Author: Jason Cooper
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Hyundai’s New Tailgate Could Give Its Pickup an Edge
Hyundai may have found a practical way to stand out in the competitive pickup truck market. A new patent filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office reveals a redesigned tailgate featuring a swing-out hinged panel and a support arm that could eliminate the need for traditional cables or hinges. Hyundai’s Flexible New Split…
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Volkswagen Cost-Cutting Plan Faces Major Labor Pushback
Volkswagen Group’s sweeping cost-cutting effort is facing resistance from the company’s own supervisory board deputy chair, who has criticized its 2030 profitability target as unrealistic amid tougher business and geopolitical conditions. Volkswagen Targets Major Cost Cuts Volkswagen Group has been considering major measures to address its profitability problems, including the possible closure of four German…
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Fiat Topolino Brings New Hope to U.S. Market
Fiat has struggled to gain traction in the U.S. in recent years, but its tiny Topolino quadricycle is generating attention ahead of its formal launch in October. The model is already drawing interest from buyers in golf-cart communities, offering Fiat a potential path to surpass the 2,000-unit annual sales mark it has been unable to…
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2027 Mini Cooper S Rooftop Edition Gets Two-Tone Look
The 2027 Mini Cooper S Rooftop Edition brings a playful twist to one of the brand’s most recognizable design elements, using contrasting colors across the Mini Cooper S 2 Door and 4 Door. The limited-edition release is part of Mini’s eight-drop celebration marking the 25th year of the modern Mini. Mini Rooftop Edition Flips the…
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GM L87 6.2-Liter V8 Faces New NHTSA Investigation
General Motors is facing a new federal investigation into its L87 6.2-liter V8 after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it received 499 complaints alleging engine failures following a previous recall remedy. The investigation covers nearly 1 million GM vehicles from the 2021-2026 model years equipped with the engine. Nearly 1 Million GM Vehicles…
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Mercedes W111 One Eleven Restomod Packs 503 HP
The Mercedes W111 One Eleven from Kugel Werks takes a classic luxury coupe and transforms it with modern Mercedes-AMG C63 S hardware, a 503-horsepower V8 and a $480,000 price tag. The result is a restomod that keeps the W111’s body while replacing much of what lies underneath. From W111 Coupe to One Eleven Purists and…
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Beats Pricier Rivals in 0-150-0 Test
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X continued its run of record-setting performance by winning Car and Driver’s 0-150-0 mph test, beating 12 other vehicles despite facing significantly more expensive competition. The result further highlighted the 1,250-horsepower hybrid’s ability to combine rapid acceleration with equally strong braking performance. Corvette ZR1X Takes the Top Spot The test was conducted…
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Lexus RX Refresh Adds More Features as Prices Rise
The Lexus RX is set for a major update focused less on exterior styling and more on comfort, convenience and features under the skin. The refreshed Lexus RX is expected to debut in late September 2026, but the changes reported so far are limited to Japan, with prices rising by as much as 400,000 yen.…
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Ford and Geely Partner on New European SUV
Ford and Geely are moving forward with a new European partnership that will use Geely’s Global Intelligent Electric Architecture (GEA) platform as the foundation for a new Ford SUV, adding another layer to the automakers’ joint effort at Ford’s Valencia, Spain, plant. Ford and Geely Form European Joint Venture Ford and Geely officially entered into…
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New Hyundai Tucson Revealed Ahead of U.S. Arrival
Hyundai has unveiled the first images of its all-new Tucson, a small SUV headed to the U.S. next year with a boxy, rugged design, more interior space and a new approach to cabin styling. The redesigned Tucson also grows in length and width, while Hyundai says it will offer “best-in-class spaciousness.” A Bolder Tucson Design…
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