Author: Jason Cooper
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Toyota Recalls 617 Vehicles Over Steering Knuckle Defect
Toyota is recalling 617 vehicles from the 2026 model year because forged-aluminum front steering knuckles may fracture after a significant impact, potentially reducing or eliminating steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. New Toyota Recall Involves Front Steering Knuckles The latest recall, identified as 26V598, involves forged-aluminum front steering knuckles supplied by North…
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McLaren Reveals New Logo as Brand Enters New Era
McLaren Automotive is entering a new chapter under its new ownership, backed by a £500 million ($667 million) cash injection that will support a second UK factory and the launch of new vehicles, including the brand’s first-ever SUV. Before those products arrive, McLaren is introducing a refreshed identity designed to connect its past, present and…
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New Subaru WRX and BRZ Variants Set for U.S. Debut
Subaru is preparing to reveal new 2027 WRX and BRZ variants at Boxerfest in Pennsylvania on Sunday, September 27. The automaker describes both vehicles as “limited-production, enthusiast-focused” models, pointing to new versions aimed at performance-minded buyers in the U.S. market. Subaru Teases New WRX and BRZ Models Subaru’s announcement provides only limited details, offering glimpses…
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2027 BMW X5 Costs $31,800 More in Australia
The 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive carries a significantly higher price in Australia than in the U.S., with the same gasoline-powered SUV costing about US$31,800 more before accounting for differences in equipment, taxes and country-specific costs. 2027 BMW X5 Price Difference BMW Australia offers the 2027 X5 in both gasoline and diesel 40 xDrive variants.…
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EV Demand Falls as Hybrids Gain Ground in U.S. Market
The U.S. electric vehicle market is facing a difficult recovery nearly a year after the repeal of federal EV tax credits triggered an initial buying surge followed by a prolonged slump. With incentives gone and the Trump administration relaxing fuel-economy standards, automakers are adjusting their powertrain strategies by expanding hybrid production and reinvesting in combustion…
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New Hyundai Tucson Adds Memory Reversing Assist
The all-new, fifth-generation Hyundai Tucson has been unveiled in South Korea, bringing a boxy new design along with a range of new technologies, including Memory Reversing Assist. The system allows the SUV to remember the path it has just traveled and automatically retrace it in reverse, controlling the steering to help with maneuvering and parking…
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Saudi Arabia’s Ceer Unveils 850-HP Exobot EVs
Saudi Arabia is entering the automotive manufacturing business with Ceer, its first homegrown automotive brand, and the company’s first models: the Exobot sedan and SUV. Developed as a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Foxconn, the electric vehicles feature futuristic designs and tri-motor all-wheel-drive powertrains producing 850 horsepower. Ceer Brings Established Automotive…
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Nissan Midgate Patent Could Add New Versatility to Trucks
Nissan has patented a new midgate design aimed at making pickup trucks more versatile by combining longer cargo capacity with flexible seating, storage and workspace options. The patent, filed with the US Patent Office last year as patent No. 20260274351, surfaced online last week. Nissan’s Midgate Design Extends the Cargo Area Pickup trucks are designed…
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Rare Mazda MX-5 Roadster FSW Ver.2 Gets Yellow Paint
The Mazda MX-5 Roadster FSW Ver.2 is set to become one of the rarest special versions of Mazda’s long-running roadster, with only six examples planned. Created through a collaboration between four Mazda dealers in Japan, the cars feature Sunflower Yellow paint and specially matched interior details. Only Six Yellow MX-5 Roadsters Mazda first unveiled the…
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2027 Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Get Major Power Boost
The 2027 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon are getting a significant power upgrade, with both trucks set to receive GM’s L4B engine. The new 2.7-liter turbocharged engine increases output from 310 horsepower to 350 horsepower and delivers 455 lb-ft of torque. Colorado and Canyon Get the L4B Engine According to an ordering guide obtained by…
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