GM's third-quarter profit jump is mostly a missing EV write-off. The real growth came from pickup margins, and the 2027 Silverado's higher prices are what the $20 billion buyback rests on.
Analysis · Pricing
New York's case against CarGurus shows a deal badge that ignores mandatory fees measures listing format, not price. I expect out-the-door ratings to become the norm.
Analysis · EVs
MyFirstEV put 12,000 first-time buyers into EVs, yet California's EV share slipped in the quarter it launched. The state's lead runs on $6 gas and home chargers.
Analysis · Safety
Capping a battery Volkswagen can't yet fix is defensible. Applying that cap remotely, by default, with days to refuse sets a precedent owners shouldn't accept.
Analysis · Policy
The V8 came back when fuel-economy fines hit $0. NHTSA's final rule keeps it safe through 2031, and the agency's own numbers show who pays.
Analysis · Pricing
New-car prices have barely moved since early 2024. The cost of keeping one running is up 18%. The price hike has moved past the dealership.
Analysis · Safety
The two alleged U.S. fires in Hyundai's file date to 2021 and 2022. What finally forced this recall came from Korea, and owners still have no fix.
News
Porsche’s Electric Future: Saying Goodbye to Combustion Engines.
News · One-Off
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's Agera RS came back with the Jesko's V8 and the CC850's manual-automatic gearbox. Up to 1,600 hp on E85.
News · Jeep
Discover why Jeep’s premium pricing strategy is affecting sales of the Wrangler and Gladiator, with steep costs for automatic transmissions.
News · Two Years On
Ford's EV sales rose 61% in Q2 2024. In Q2 2026 they fell 41% to 9,746, the F-150 Lightning was gone, and the Maverick Hybrid set a record.
News · Mercedes-Benz
Discover the epitome of automotive luxury with the Mercedes-Maybach SL. Featuring bespoke enhancements, powerful engines, and exquisite interiors that redefine the roadster experience.
News · Land Rover
Meet the Land Rover Defender OCTA, featuring a BMW-sourced 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 626 hp and cutting-edge off-road enhancements, debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
News · Two Years On
The F1-themed DBX707 of July 2024 changed paint and trim, not power. Nine months later Aston put a stronger, lighter DBX S above it.
News · Mazda
Exclusive features await, including a unique paint option and enhanced performance upgrades.
News
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Breaks Speed Record with 27.83-second Sprint from 0-400-0 km/h, Outperforming Regera’s Previous Record.
News · Spy Shots Revisited
In July 2024 camouflaged prototypes hinted at a Neue Klasse-style X5. BMW revealed it on June 30, 2026, with gas, plug-in and electric versions from $69,800.
News · Two Years On
Audi's 640-PS RS Q8 performance lapped the Nordschleife in 7:36.698 in 2024. In May 2026 Xiaomi's electric YU7 GT went 1.8 seconds faster.
News · Ford
Ford confirms the all-electric Capri coupe-crossover will debut on July 10, built on VW’s MEB platform.
