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Thanks, Tariffs: Volkswagen Prices Are Going Up for 2026
The Jetta and Golf get big price jumps, while the Atlas maintains its 2025 pricing. Volkswagen prices are going up on several models for 2026. While the automaker promised earlier…
Hyundai Issued a Massive Recall for Nearly Every Palisade
The recall affects 568,580 Palisade SUVs—which is just about all of them since 2019. Hyundai is recalling every first-generation Palisade because a small percentage of them might have defective seat…
(VIDEO) Volvo CE partners with Siemens on its first all-electric deconstruction site
A fleet of all-electric construction machines from Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Trucks has successfully delivered a landmark project in sustainable urban development, powering the world's first fully electric deconstruction…
Hyundai Might Build Its Own Toyota 4Runner Rival
Today, Hyundai announced it’s making a new, body-on-frame pickup for America. It might also make an SUV variant. Today in New York, Hyundai outlined its future plans. CEO José Muñoz…
Porsche Doesn’t Want the Manual to Die: ‘Thinking About All Possibilities’
The engineer in charge of the 911 hints at more special-edition, manual models to come. Right now, there are only two manual Porsche 911 models on sale in the US—the…
10 Cars That Hold Their Value Best
From Porsche to Toyota, these 10 cars hold their value best over time. The pandemic was a challenging yet interesting time for carmakers. The inventory was initially high when people…
Hyundai Design Boss Asks: ‘Why Do We Need a Screen?’
Touchscreens have little use if consumers want physical buttons and controls. Simon Loasby, head of Hyundai’s design center in Korea, is asking the right questions. As automakers begin to reorient…
Mazda’s Lineup Remains Shockingly Affordable for 2026
The Mazda3 starts at under $26,000 and the CX-50 is cheaper to start for 2026. New car prices continue to climb, with even the once-most-affordable offerings now out of reach…
Mercedes-Benz Is Bringing Back Buttons: ‘Physical Buttons Are Better’
The GLC’s button-filled steering will be the standard one in future Mercedes models. Mercedes-Benz launched the new GLC earlier this month, with the crossover’s new, bigger screen getting all the…
No Regrets: Porsche Remains Committed to ‘Brilliant’ Electric Sports Cars
There’s no going back: the Boxster and Cayman are losing their gas engines. It’s hard to believe more than three years have passed since Porsche announced the 718 would go…