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EV theft is virtually non-existent compared to gas and diesel-powered vehicles

Data shows that EVs are far less likely to be stolen than traditional gas or diesel vehicles. While there is no hard data as to why, there are several theories.


Ford should stop selling EVs

Quick ReadChinese automakers now dominate global EVs, and American tariffs keeping them out won't last forever, threatening Ford and GM's future.Tesla's (TSLA) $1.49T market cap dwarfs Ford's (F) $56B valuation despite Tesla selling fewer than 2 million vehicles versus Ford's 4.5 million.US EV sales hit just 5% of new car purchases and fell over 20...


Colorado man swaps Ford F-150 for Tesla Cybertruck and says the difference is like going from the Victorian era to the future

This was quite the endorsement


NASCAR team boss goes public with the truth behind Toyota’s horsepower conspiracy

The Toyota-backed teams in the Cup Series are performing strongly this season, and when there are such humongous performance gaps, people often ask questions. A recent theory floating around online is that Toyota engines are racing with added horsepower this season. On the Door Bumper Clear podcast, Tommy Baldwin pushed back against this theory, stating […]


2021 Audi Q5 Hybrid Is Bid to Just $10,500 on Bring a Trailer With Hours Left

A 2021 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e, the plug-in hybrid and most powerful version of Audi's compact luxury SUV, this Daytona Gray Pearl example shows 50,000 miles. It is offered for sale on Bring a Trailer at no reserve, with bidding at just $10,500 and only hours remaining. The hook is a well-equipped luxury ...


Aston Martin Valhalla plug-in hybrid nears $1 million at auction

A nearly new example of Aston Martin's first plug-in hybrid supercar has already drawn bidding past $1 million at auction, with the sale set to close within a day. Bring a Trailer The 2026 Aston Martin Valhalla is one of a planned run of 999 cars and was built in February 2026 before being delivered new in the United States through Aston Martin Palm Beach in Florida. It has since traveled just 189 miles and is now being offered by a dealer in...


A new golden age: Corvette ZR1 vs. Mustang GTD vs. 911 GT3 RS

Much of our content is devoted to celebrating America’s glorious automotive past (see recent stories on the Chrysler C-300, why Packard still matters, and the history of the Offy, one of the most amazing engines ever to race), but we’d be remiss in not noting that our nation’s automotive present is also pretty darned great. […]


9 eye-catching cars from the 2026 RM Sotheby’s Woodcote Park auction

On July 8, RM Sotheby’s hosted a new U.K. sale, held in conjunction with the Royal Automobile Club and its concours at Woodcote Park, the club’s stately 350-acre estate. A little over 40 cars were on offer, most of them sports or racing cars from the prewar era to the 2000s and 2010s. RM Sotheby’s […]


How rare is the Lexus SC 300 & did it come with a 2JZ under the hood?

The Lexus SC 300 coupe isn't a car you often see on American roads. But is it truly that scarce? And did it really share an engine the Toyota Supra?


2027 Nissan Sentra

Use the table of contents to jump to a section The 2027 Nissan Sentra compact sedan is the second model year of the 9th-generation car, and while it’s better positioned now to take on rivals like the Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, Honda Civic, and Hyundai Elantra, it majors on value and efficiency, not ...


Tesla has torn down its Model S and Model X factory in just 46 days after 14 years of service and this is what will be replacing it

It’s the end of an era


Presenting the 2026 Car and Driver EV of the Year

This year's winner provides the deep satisfaction of getting more car than you paid for.


Hardcore Toyota GR GT spied chasing down a Porsche 911 GT3 RS

A camouflaged GR GT prototype shadowed a 911 GT3 RS at the Ring, hinting at a track-focused special due after the 2027 launch


The $9.9K micro SUV we wish Hyundai and Kia would sell in the US

The Casper compact car offers a powerful turbo engine, enhancing performance while balancing compact benefits for diverse drivers.


We tested the new 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV. Does its two-speed gearbox greatly boost efficiency?

Reducing motor speed helps the new electric CLA go further on a charge, especially during highway driving.


Ruf's next performance car will have 1,000 HP. Here's our first look

Ruf’s new twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter flat-eight engine sounds like an absolute monster.


Even ChatGPT is now in Mercedes cars — see what happens inside

Mercedes-Benz Japan unveils the redesigned CLA and CLA Shooting Brake, featuring advanced tech, a sleek design, and hybrid powertrains.


10 performance cars that prove downsizing isn't so bad after all

Despite initial backlash, automakers of the 2010s proved the value of smaller, turbocharged engines. What are the best examples of these performance cars?


10 of the most successful models in Toyota history

Discover the top 10 most successful models in Toyota history. Learn how these iconic cars have shaped the automotive industry with their enduring innovations.


The new Nissan Micra EV might just replace a petrol hatchback!

The new Nissan Micra EV marks the return of one of Nissan’s most recognizable small cars, now transformed into a fully electric hatchback built on the same platform as the Renault 5. Available with 40 kWh and 52 kWh battery options offering up to 253 miles of claimed range, it supports DC fast charging up to 100 kW, includes battery preconditioning, a heat pump, vehicle-to-load capability, and Google-powered infotainment. While the mechanical package closely mirrors the Renault 5, Nissan has introduced its own styling with distinctive circular headlights, unique body details, fresh interior themes, and subtle Japanese-inspired design touches. This first look explores the Micra’s design, cabin technology, rear-seat practicality, 326-liter boot, charging features, driving-focused controls, and whether Nissan has done enough to give this familiar EV platform a unique identity for buyers looking for a stylish and practical compact electric hatch.


Chery readies compact global pickup targeting Maverick buyers

Global market focus: Chery’s compact pickup is aimed at markets like China, South America, South Africa, and Asia-Pacific, skipping the U.S. Urban-friendly design: The truck blends crossover styling with pickup utility, prioritizing comfort and versatility over full-size towing power. Upscale feature set: Likely amenities include a large infotainment screen, wireless connectivity, and premium touches such as heated seats and a panoramic roof.


Japanese buyers are getting American-built SUVs with a quality warning

For years, Japanese automakers have been shipping cars out to the rest of the world. Now, in a twist nobody saw coming, they're bringing American-built models back home to Japan. You can thank all the trade talk and pressure from President Trump to even out the score. Toyota's already rolling out ...


Big electric trucks flopped at Ford, GM, and Ram. What comes next?

Slate, Tello, and Ford are betting smaller, less expensive electric trucks will succeed where first-gen heavyweights didn't.


Our first look at Alpine's electric A110 may just be a prototype, but it certainly looks promising

The company calls the absurdly-named A110 Future a 'mule' rather than a 'concept,' so the final car could be a greater departure from the last-gen A110 that recently wrapped production.


2025 Porsche 911

Use the table of contents to jump to a section The Porsche 911 has reinvented itself continually over more than six decades, adapting its rear-engine blueprint and preserving its identity through its modernization process into the 21st century. For the 2025 Porsche 911, the sports car is designated ...


Audi A3 July lease deals start below $400 per month

As the A4 kept getting bigger, Audi eventually felt the need to offer the A3 in the U.S. in 2005 for the 2026 model year. Prior to that, the compact model had been offered in Europe as far back as 1997, so what America got was the second generation. But it wasn't until the introduction of the sedan ...


5 of the flashiest cars in the Fast & Furious that we'd most like to own

In its two-decade-plus history, the 'Fast & Furious' franchise has featured a bunch of snazzy vehicles. Here are five we would like in our garage.


Rare treasures of a car collection you’ve (probably) never heard of

Inside the terrific car collection of Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani in Qatar


Top 15 biggest auto manufacturers in the world ranked

Discover the global automotive giants shaping the industry, ranked by scale, influence, production, and market presence.


Photos: World firsts for cabin, software and safety system — inside the new Lexus ES EV

The eighth-generation Lexus ES arrives as a battery-electric sedan first — a Lexus first — and brings three headline technologies with it. The car introduces the Arene software platform in a production model for the first time, a world-first system of hidden cabin switches that only appear when your hand moves toward them, and a safety feature that can detect an incapacitated driver, stop the car automatically and call for emergency help. In Australia the car launches as the ES 350e and ES 500e battery-electric models from $77,000 and $84,000 before on-road costs, with the ES 300h hybrid following later in 2026. Both EVs share a 74.7 kWh battery. The ES 350e produces 221 hp in front-wheel drive; the ES 500e produces 338 hp with all-wheel drive and 0-62 mph in 5.9 seconds.


How 1971's Nissan EV4 was way ahead of its time

Nissan made a pair of electric vehicles in the 1970s that were far ahead of their time, bringing a vision of what was to come with EVs of the future.


The engine that turned an economy car into a giant killer

The Audi TT RS used a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-five to match the R8's 0-60 time at nearly half the price.


GWM boosts beetle-lookalike EV with more power, possible new name

Power and speed: The updated Ora Ballet Cat gains a 201hp motor and 180km/h top speed, up from 169hp and 155km/h. Design stays retro: It keeps its VW Beetle-inspired styling and unique female-oriented features like ‘Warm Man Mode’ and a selfie camera. Sales revival bid: Despite selling only 8,523 units since 2022, GWM hopes the refresh and possible Ora 6 rebrand will improve market appeal.


Porsche adds Macan Electric GTS as sales slide

New GTS trim: Porsche’s 2026 Macan Electric adds a GTS model with PASM, sport dampers, black trim, and optional rear-wheel steering. Sales downturn: Global Porsche deliveries fell 16% in early 2026, with EVs like the Taycan and Macan Electric trailing expectations. Hybrid momentum: The GTS arrives amid softer EV sales in the U.S., where hybrids are capturing a growing share of buyers.


The 10 fastest Porsches ever made, ranked

Want to know which Porsche is the fastest? We have you covered. Here are the 10 fastest models of the legendary German automobile manufacturer.


This tiny EV shoots off like a bullet in 1.55 seconds — what’s its secret weapon?

McMurtry Automotive unveils the Spéirling Pure, a high-performance electric hypercar with advanced features and impressive specs.


Auto exports set new record by growing 5.8 pct in June

auto exports-tally SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's auto exports rose 5.8 percent in June from a year earlier to reach a record high, fueled by strong electric and hybrid vehicle sales, data showed Wednesday. The combined value of automobile exports came to US$6.79 billion last month, according to data from the Ministry of Trade, Industry a...


The car industry bloodbath: How China's global EV domination has crushed the world's biggest brands

As more drivers go electric, esteemed brands and luxury carmakers have been forced to close factories and scrambled to stay relevant.


EV prices fall over 4% as Tesla records marginal price drop—small, medium pickup sales jump more than 12%

The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) Average Transaction Price (ATP) declined 4.5% in June, despite the absence of Federal incentives for all-electric vehicles amid President Donald Trump‘s anti-EV stance. Subcompact SUV Sales Surged 23% In a report released by Kelley Blue Book on Monday, the ATP for vehicles in the U.S. during June increased less than 1% year over year to $49,758. The subcompact SUV segment, with an ATP of $31,113, jumped 23% YoY in...


Suppy’s Garage Ep.1: We’re Turning TWO Brand New 2026 Dodge Chargers Into Drift Cars!

We have tackled some wild builds here at Hemmings, but our latest project at Suppy’s Garage might just be the most ambitious countdown clock we’ve ever set. In Episode 1, Mike Musto lets Suppy know that he’s being dropped directly into the pressure cooker: transforming two brand-new, pre-production 2026 Dodge Chargers into competition-spec drift cars… The post Suppy’s Garage Ep.1: We’re Turning TWO Brand New 2026 Dodge Chargers Into Drift Cars!...


5 Japanese cars you can finally import to the US

There are several Japanese cars that need to be 25 years old before being imported to the U.S. due to emission laws. Here are five that now qualify in 2025.


Meet our new Toyota Supra project car build

Our Toyota GR Supra project car begins its exciting modification journey with carefully selected performance upgrades and future tuning plans. Follow every stage as this A90 Supra evolves into an impressive street and track machine.


Volkswagen debuts ID Cross EV SUV with up to 265-mile range

New compact EV: Volkswagen launches the ID.Cross, a battery-powered version of its T-Cross SUV, with two battery sizes and up to 265 miles of range. Fast charging: The ID.Cross supports rapid charging from 10 to 80 percent in about 23 minutes, enhancing convenience for drivers. Practical design: Features include a 475-litre boot, extra 25-litre frunk, and advanced infotainment, offering more space than the petrol T-Cross.


Every Hyundai model made in the USA

While Korean automotive manufacturer Hyundai has certainly found its footing in North America, you may be surprised at where the stateside models are made.


How one phone call exposed the truth about the king of Dubai's car

What seemed like the opportunity of a lifetime quickly became an unbelievable mystery. After buying what he believed was a royal family's supercar through a trusted insider, an unexpected phone call revealed that the vehicle may never have been sold in the first place. The shocking truth exposed a deception that fooled everyone involved, turning an ordinary purchase into an unforgettable story. Even years later, the car remains at the center of one of the strangest supercar scandals imaginable.


BMW races to catch up in a Chinese EV market that won't slow down

BMW is betting on its long-awaited Neue Klasse electric cars to revive its fortunes in China after two years of declining sales. The problem for the German automaker is that China's EV race may have already moved on without it. Reuters Senior Auto Correspondent for Europe, Nick Carey, explains why BMW and fellow German automakers like Volkswagen are having a tough time in China.


Jay Leno unveils a forgotten $10 million Mercedes Gullwing treasure

With classic cars, one would have ordinary discoveries, and the second category are rediscovered legends. The tales of the lost garages, dusty barns, and the lost treasures have always been attractive to the enthusiasts. In many cases, such stories result in deteriorated old cars of low prices. However, there are occasions, when a discovery occurs that is so extraordinary that it seems as though the discovery is a lost fragment of history. Such...


California enacts $3,500 rebates on some EVs

California will begin offering instant rebates of up to $3,500 to first-time electric vehicle (EV) buyers later this summer, replacing some of the incentives lost after the Trump administration phased out EV and clean energy tax credits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed new legislation establishing a $270 million rebate program for California…


2026 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2027 Rivian R2: I drove both adventure SUVs—here’s my honest gas vs electric comparison review

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner and 2027 Rivian R2 are less rivals in a literal sense, and more so spiritually. The Toyota is a body-on-frame SUV with available gas and hybrid powertrains, up to seven seats, a roll-down rear window, decades of earned trail credibility, and a resale-value reputation that ...