Author: Jason Cooper

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport PHEV brings 324 horsepower to a mainstream family crossover, pairing a 22.7 kWh battery with dual electric motors and all-wheel drive. Recent drag races show just how dramatically the electrified powertrain changes the RAV4’s straight-line performance. RAV4 GR Sport PHEV Shows the Power of Electric Torque Toyota recently introduced…

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Tesla sales showed signs of recovery in the third quarter, with the electric vehicle maker delivering more vehicles worldwide than previously expected. The rebound comes after several months of sluggish sales as Tesla faces competition in both China and the U.S. Tesla Beats Previous Sales Estimate Tesla sold 486,532 vehicles worldwide during the period, according…

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The California Highway Patrol has announced that its last Chevrolet Camaro has entered service, marking the latest addition to a law enforcement fleet that has included a range of distinctive vehicles. The CHP shared the news on social media nearly three years after production of the sixth-generation muscle car ended. CHP’s Final Camaro Comes With…

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BMW is moving beyond the software-defined vehicle era and toward what it calls AI-defined vehicles, a shift that could change how the automaker develops cars and organizes its business. The company is expanding artificial intelligence across vehicle development, manufacturing and other areas as it targets more agile development and faster decision-making. BMW Expands AI Across…

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The 2027 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid will carry a significantly larger price premium over the base gas model, with the gap rising to $5,880. The increase comes as Toyota drops the entry-level Hybrid S trim, while the gas-powered Corolla Cross continues to outsell its hybrid variants by an even wider margin this year. Corolla Cross…

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The Ford Maverick continued its strong sales run in the third quarter, with 27,793 pickups sold, a 59.6% increase from the same period last year. Through September, Ford has sold 74,300 Mavericks, setting a new sales record for the model. Ford Maverick Sales Keep Climbing The Maverick’s hybrid version remains a key part of its…

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The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is subject to a service advisory over a potential taillight water leak, affecting vehicles that have not yet been sold and are still sitting in dealership inventory lots. The issue reportedly involves a partially seated taillamp harness grommet that could allow water to enter the vehicle during heavy rain. Chevrolet Bolt…

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Nissan sales in the U.S. continued to gain momentum in the third quarter of 2026, with Nissan Group reporting 7.8% growth in retail sales. But the latest figures also show a clear divide across the lineup, as SUVs and trucks posted strong gains while Nissan’s cars continued to decline. Nissan Sales Grow for 19 Straight…

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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid sales have fallen sharply this year even as overall Corolla Cross sales continue to rise, creating a striking split between the automaker’s smaller SUV and its larger hybrid models. Through September, Corolla Cross sales increased 22.9% to 90,131, while hybrid sales dropped 43.5% to 13,905. Corolla Cross Hybrid Sales Continue to…

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Ford’s affordable electric pickup, the Fathom, may face delays as the automaker continues working to optimize the Universal Electric Vehicle platform needed to produce it at scale. Ford CEO Jim Farley said the company still has significant work ahead to launch the truck at the targeted cost and schedule. Ford Fathom Production May Face Delays…

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