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Millions of Hondas Under Federal Investigation for Faulty Engines
NHSTA is looking into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles for connecting rod bearing failures. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 1.4 million Honda…
Nissan’s Ongoing Engine Problems Have Forced Owners to Sue
Nissan just recalled the variable-compression VC-Turbo engine in various Rogue and Altima models over bearing failures. Now, there’s a class-action lawsuit. Nissan’s VC-Turbo variable-compression engine is a fascinating bit of…
Mercedes Is Making a New V-8 That Could Be Even More Powerful Than the Last
And it’ll also be more fuel efficient. Mercedes faced immense criticism when it abandoned the “M177” engine for the latest AMG C63. Despite rumors of an eight-cylinder return, the sports…
Old VW Golf Meets Modern Crash Test: Proof of How Far Car Safety Has Come
Had there been people inside the Golf Mk2, they would’ve had little chance of surviving. Enthusiasts and journalists often complain about car bloat. Today’s vehicles are noticeably bigger and heavier…
(VIDEO) Watch Haulotte’s new electric articulating boom operate with zero emissions
Haulotte has launched the next-generation 20-metre articulating boom from the Pulseo range: HA20 E and HA20 E PRO, 100 percent electric rough terrain. This MEWP joins the HA16 E and…
Chrysler’s Overlanding Van Concept Has the Coolest Badge Ever
The world needs a lifted Pacifica. Chrysler might have pioneered the minivan segment 40 years ago, but the culture around them has exploded. Despite being a family vehicle designed for…
Acura Isn’t Giving Up on Sporty Cars: ‘The SUV Is Not Everything’
The company confirmed in a recent interview that sedans and sports cars won’t be gone from the Acura lineup for good. Next year, Acura will retire the TLX sedan after…
What Is a Software-Defined Vehicle? Rivian’s CEO Explains
The term ‘software-defined vehicle’ is pretty nebulous to an outsider, but it’s an important concept. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe explains. The term “software-defined vehicle” (SDV) always seemed like a bit…
The Jeep Cherokee Is Back—And It’s a Hybrid
It starts at $38,990, with the higher-end trims going on sale later this year before the entry-level ones arrive at dealers in 2026. The Jeep Cherokee took a brief hiatus…
What Exactly Is an ‘AI Hypercar?’ We’ll Find Out Next Month
Pininfarina worked with a startup called Vittori to create the 1,100-horsepower Turbio. It debuts next month in Miami. When you hear the name Pininfarina, you probably think of sultry supercars…