The 315-HP Volkswagen wagon with more torque than the Golf R hatch America gets

The Golf R Wagon makes 310 lb-ft and 58 cu ft of cargo space, outgunning the US Golf R hatch — and VW has confirmed it won't come to America.

Auto & transport roundup: Market talk

Find insight on Kia and Renault in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport.

Hyundai ramps up US-built body-on-frame pickup plans

Bold U.S. expansion: Hyundai will build its first body-on-frame midsize pickup in the U.S. by 2030, aiming to serve both domestic and global markets. Boulder Concept debut: The Boulder SUV concept showcases Hyundai’s rugged new ladder-frame platform, designed for off-road capability and versatile utility. Strategic market entry: Hyundai targets a profitable truck segment dominated by Ford, Toyota, and GM, with multi-brand platform sharing to boost competitiveness.

Toyota has a $13.6 billion battery bet nobody wants to talk about

Toyota may have moved slowly into battery-electric cars, but it is now making a massive bet on the next generation of batteries. The company showed a working prototype using solid-state technology, which promises more than 300 miles of range, charging in around 10 minutes and roughly 240,000 miles of useful battery life under the figures discussed in the video. Toyota is also investing $13.6 billion into battery technology and targeting 200 GWh of capacity by the end of the decade. If the technology can be produced affordably at scale, it could give Toyota a serious chance to leapfrog rivals that beat it to the first EV wave.

Toyota's $2,500 GR kart is small enough to fit in a minivan

Toyota's Gazoo Racing division just launched its most affordable product ever — not a car, but a 183-pound go-kart designed to fold whole into a Toyota Noah or Voxy minivan.

Toyota's hydrogen truck math: 1,500 rigs, 30 stations, one break-even number

Toyota's most interesting hydrogen project right now has nothing to do with a Mirai sitting unsold on a lot. It's the trucks that haul stampings and seat frames between suppliers, and the reason it suddenly has momentum isn't carbon. It's the Strait of Hormuz. Start with what happened to Japan's fuel supply this year. METI announced on 24 March that tankers had been unable to move through Hormuz for a prolonged period and that Middle East crude...

Tesla recalls nearly 3M vehicles as China launches its biggest automotive recall ever

Polestar reveals Formula 2030 concept and hints at what’s next for its future EVs

The new design language will gradually transition to all production models

Tom’s Guide Awards 2026: All our favorite cars of the year from EVs to hybrids and more

These are the Tom’s Guide Awards 2026 automotive winners, featuring everything from luxury rides to value-focused electric vehicles.

Tesla joins China’s largest-ever recall, covering 4.3 million vehicles

Chinese regulators announced the country’s largest automotive recall, covering about 4.3 million vehicles, over doors that may be difficult to open in emergencies. The action includes a major Tesla recall, with 2.98 million Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles affected. This China automotive recall also spans eight other automakers, with Tesla’s portion scheduled to begin September 25 following the August 21 announcement. Automakers will add warning labels, mark emergency releases, and deliver over-the-air updates, including a Tesla update that lowers windows after a collision. China will require mechanical door releases inside and outside on new vehicles from January 1, 2027.

Inside Isuzu's driverless truck plan: Real freight, real deadline, one big catch

Isuzu is now running second-generation autonomous heavy trucks on a real commercial freight route in Japan, and the freight in the trailer is Isuzu's own. That last detail is the most revealing thing about the whole program. Before getting to why, let's clear up a date that's been floating around in two contradictory forms. The fiscal year problem You'll see Isuzu's Level 4 launch target written as fiscal 2027 in some places and fiscal 2028 in...

Carmakers have a new idea to boost EV range: Add a gas engine

Hyundai, Ford and Stellantis are planning to introduce larger EVs with gas generators to solve range anxiety.

Nissan’s new electric city car is called the Pixo

The electric hatchback debuts later this month and will slot beneath the Micra

McLaren's new era includes an 810-HP hybrid supercar, a 2+2 GT, and an SUV

McLaren is evolving with the times.

China exported 6.2 million cars by August, shattering its 2025 record as electric vehicles offset a domestic market collapse

China exported a staggering 6.2 million passenger vehicles by August, completely shattering its 2025 record as domestic automakers rely on international EV sales to survive a collapsing local market.

Hybrids are back, but Mary Barra still thinks electric cars win

GM commits to gas and hybrid power, but long-time CEO Mary Barra reckons that all roads will eventually lead to pure battery power, regardless.

Kia PV7 van is a new electric threat to the Ford E-Transit

Kia’s new electric van has a much better range than its Ford rival.

We thought the original TRX was quick. The 2027 Ram SRT TRX we tested is even quicker

Ram added power without sacrificing the Baja-ready capability that made the original special.

America's growing EV graveyard: See the electric cars axed this year

EV sales have been in a rut. Business Insider compiled a list of cars that have been discontinued or delayed this year.

American cars that flopped hard

Some of Detroit's biggest gambles became punchlines, then decades later, prized collectibles.

VinFast signs up 13 new dealers in the Philippines

The Vietnamese automaker aims to have 60 sales outlets in place by the end of the year.

Reviewer calls Mazda's new EV SUV 'super silent' after 240-mile Autobahn run

"For that price, that's impressive."

11 non-Toyota cars with Toyota engines under the hood

Toyota's many engine designs have powered everything from revolutionary racing cars to forgotten sedans to economy commuters during decades of global operation.

Can a street BMW survive competition level power?

This 1,015HP BMW competition car transforms humble family car roots into an all out drift machine built to deliver serious power without relying on an LS swap. The radical build combines a purpose built competition setup with four figure horsepower, turning a familiar BMW shape into something engineered for smoke, speed and relentless sideways action. Every major upgrade pushes the car further from its everyday beginnings, from the drivetrain and cooling demands to the chassis changes needed to control that much power under pressure. It is a standout example of how a BMW can become a serious motorsport weapon while keeping its own distinct identity and proving there is more than one route to extreme performance.

4 weird Olympic special edition cars (and how automakers could repeat the magic today)

From the minibuses at the 1980 Moscow Olympics to the 1996 Buick Regal, these four weird Olympic special edition cars show how automakers used to take risks.

The 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C in photos

10 cars that came with a front bench seat Americans still miss

1999 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning for sale with 72,600 miles

A one-owner, first-year second-generation SVT Lightning in Bright Red, the supercharged "Mustang with a bed" that was once the fastest production truck.

Chinese EVs could crush Detroit, but American drivers may love their prices

Chinese EVs could put intense pressure on U.S. automakers if trade barriers are relaxed, investor Jason Calacanis warned. His comments followed Sen. Elissa Slotkin’s claim that she had heard rumors President Donald Trump could allow…

10 vehicles under a federal defect investigation that has not become a recall

This Porsche 911 Turbo S is a near twin to Michael Jordan’s car and looks to fetch a sky-high price

The ultimate air-cooled 911 Turbo hits the boost on Bring a Trailer.

Tesla Semi gets boost from $6 diesel; Morgan Stanley says earnings potential 'underappreciated'

The new Tesla Semi truck is an "underappreciated driver of earnings growth" over the next 15 years, according to Morgan Stanley.

Final parking space: 1979 Mercury Bobcat 3-door runabout

Last spring, we saw a 1978 Ford Pinto 3-door Runabout in its final parking space, and today we’re returning to Ford subcompact history with that car’s Mercurized sibling: the Bobcat. This car now resides in a boneyard in Greeley, Colorado, which I was visiting on a mission to buy a decklid for my 1941 Plymouth. […]

3 pickup trucks quicker than the Nissan GT-R

The Nissan GT-R screams performance with a sub-3.0 0-to-60 sprint and an equally impressive quarter-mile time, but there are some pickup trucks that beat it.

New-car prices top $50K again: Why budget buyers and long loans feel it most

The average new vehicle in America sold for $50,089 in August. That figure will get passed around dealership break rooms and family group chats all week, and it's accurate. It's also the least interesting number in the data. The transaction average rose 0.5% from July and 1.9% from a year earlier, and August was the first month this year to clear $50,000, per Kelley Blue Book's figures, released September 10 by parent company Cox Automotive....

Can this tiny 0.6L Suzuki beat the Mazda MX-5?

Mike Fernie introduces Drivetribe’s new project car, a tiny Suzuki Cappuccino named Yuki. With a 660cc turbocharged three-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, manual gearbox, and a lightweight Kei car body, it delivers a very different kind of fun compared with bigger sports cars. The team plans to upgrade the suspension, brakes, tyres, and engine output from 63 HP toward 100 HP, with one main question in mind: can this small Japanese roadster become a cheaper, lighter, and more entertaining alternative to the Mazda MX-5?

Why Canada could become a major EV market

2025 Audi S e-tron GT / RS e-tron GT performance

Read our expert 2025 Audi S e-tron GT / RS e-tron GT Performance review covering performance, pricing, features, specs, fuel economy, warranty details, and photos of this electric luxury sports sedan.

Japan built a sleeper sedan before BMW—and it's crazy cheap

The early '80s Nissan Maxima borrowed its engine and suspension from the 240Z and 280Z, making it a true four-door sports car on a budget.

Tesla Roadster teaser hides a 'Back to the Future' Easter egg: Here's what it says

Tesla Inc. TSLA dropped a new teaser for its long-delayed Roadster over the weekend, and eagle-eyed fans quickly found more than a launch date buried inside the image. TSLA stock is moving. See the chart and price action here. The teaser shows the rear end of the hypercar bathed in red light, with four white plumes firing beneath it and the date “10.01” stamped across the bottom. The caption read simply “Go for launch.” Buried in the shadows...

8 production cars built around a W12 or V16 engine

Ford's own lawyers may have just leaked the next-gen Bronco's design to the entire world

Ford patent drawings published in August 2026 reveal what appears to be the 2029 Bronco redesign, with a new liftgate, narrower rear window, and overlanding features.

2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus coupe for sale with 50,700 miles

A first-generation R8 V10 Plus in striking Jet Blue Metallic with the glorious naturally aspirated V10 and Quattro, priced against a documented accident.

2024 Porsche 911 Carrera T for sale with 8,500 miles

A low-mileage, one-owner 992 Carrera T in rare Chalk with the seven-speed manual and a loaded T specification, offered at no reserve.

Pony.ai debuts Level 4 electric truck, eyes Europe rollout

Global debut: Pony.ai introduced its Gen-4 Level 4 autonomous electric truck in Germany, co-developed with GAC Commercial Vehicle. Production timeline: Mass production is set for later this year, targeting freight, logistics, and port operations. Expansion strategy: Plans include entering European and Middle Eastern markets within two years, focusing on regions with high labor costs or shortages.

The family sedan with a 300-HP V6 nobody expected

Toyota transformed its most trusted family sedan with a 301-hp naturally aspirated V6, chassis upgrades, and a sporty look for $31,040.

The cheapest Toyota track toy is here, and it’s also the sharpest of them all

Gazoo Racing launches an entry-level go-kart for $2,490 to get more people into motorsport

The new Lotus Esprit will be a 1,000-hp hybrid supercar. Here's everything we know

Lotus is taking the legendary name in a new direction, with a hybrid V8 and more than 1,000 horsepower. Here's what we know.

Ram 1500 REV slips again with 60 new models still to come

Stellantis wants 60 new vehicles on sale by 2030 as proof its turnaround plan works. The Ram 1500 REV and Jeep Grand Wagoneer EREV have now been delayed so many times that their history says more about the blitz's real risk than the announcement itself did.

Xiaomi begins delivering an SUV US buyers cannot legally get

The seven-seat version undercuts the average American midsize SUV.