Author: Jason Cooper
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Genesis GV90 Redefines Luxury With New In-Car Theater
The Genesis GV90 is introducing a new approach to modern luxury with technology designed to transform the flagship SUV’s cabin into a private entertainment space, led by its pop-up OLED Cinematic Display and next-generation infotainment system. Genesis GV90 Brings a New Luxury Focus Luxury remains one of the most difficult segments for automakers to enter…
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Chinese Automakers Face Tougher U.S. Market Restrictions
The door to the U.S. market remains open to Chinese automakers under limited conditions, but lawmakers are moving to strengthen existing restrictions that could make it harder for the Trump administration and future administrations to ease them. Senators Push to Strengthen Restrictions Earlier this year, U.S. President Donald Trump said Chinese automakers could enter the…
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Hyundai Ioniq V Launches in China With $16,500 Starting Price
Hyundai’s first Ioniq-branded model for the Chinese market, the Ioniq V, is set to go on sale September 29 with a starting price of RMB110,000, or approximately $16,500, for a midsize electric sedan equipped with an advanced powertrain and technology. Hyundai Ioniq V Starts at RMB110,000 The Hyundai Ioniq V has been available for pre-sales…
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New BMW 3 Series G50 Debut Set for September 30
The next-generation BMW 3 Series is finally nearing its official debut, with the eighth-generation G50 set to break cover on September 30. The new sports sedan will look significantly different from the outgoing G20 while sharing several visual and technological elements with the i3 electric sedan revealed in March. BMW 3 Series G50 Debut Date…
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Volkswagen Steering Recall Expands to 4 Million Cars
A steering defect involving a single bolt is driving Volkswagen Group toward a global recall of about four million vehicles, according to a new report from Germany. The recall is expected to affect Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, and Seat vehicles worldwide and goes beyond the 208,724 vehicles already recalled in the United States. Volkswagen Group Faces…
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Hyundai Could Outsell Ford in the U.S. in Q3 2026
Hyundai is on track for a strong 2026 in the U.S., and Cox Automotive expects the automaker to achieve a notable milestone in the third quarter: outselling Ford for the period. The projection comes after Hyundai recorded its best August sales in U.S. brand history and built on its best first-half sales. Hyundai Could Move…
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Tesla Roadster Patent Reveals Massive Active Rear Wing
The Tesla Roadster is just days away from another event, 12 years after the car was first announced. While the fate of its promised rocket thrusters remains unknown, a new patent provides details about another extreme performance feature: a massive active rear wing designed to generate substantial downforce. Huge Tesla Roadster Wing Could Appear Next…
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Rivian Recalls Nearly 100,000 Vehicles Over Camera Issue
Rivian is recalling nearly 100,000 vehicles because a rearview camera display may not appear quickly enough under a specific sequence of conditions, creating an issue tied to federal motor vehicle safety requirements. Rear Camera Display Could Be Briefly Blocked The recall covers 62,259 R1S SUVs from 2022-2027 and 34,008 R1T pickups from 2022-2026. It also…
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BMW X5 Expert Explains Which Generation to Buy
Sean Troy bought his 103rd BMW X5 just two days before recording the latest episode of the BMWBLOG Podcast. At 28 years old, Troy still owns 28 X5s, with 15 parked outside his shop in Georgia and the rest stored at his father’s shop in Charleston. So when asked which X5 someone should buy with…
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Mazda Doubles Down on Combustion Engines as EV Hype Fades
Mazda is not rushing to abandon combustion engines for an all-electric future, with the automaker saying gasoline-powered vehicles will remain highly relevant in key markets including the U.S. and Japan. Mazda Sticks With Combustion Engines While many automakers raced to catch up with Tesla and invested heavily in electric vehicles, Mazda took a more cautious…
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