Colin Beresford
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Mercedes Hints at a V-12–Powered S-Class Maybach in Teaser
Mercedes shows a photo of what could be a new S-class to commemorate 100 years of the luxury sub-brand Maybach. → Read More
2022 Polestar 2 Adds Front-Wheel-Drive Variant, More Configuration Choices
The Polestar 2 will also offer an optional heat pump which can boost range by up to 10 percent. → Read More
2021 Mazda CX-30 Review, Pricing, and Specs
The CX-30 takes everything we love about the Mazda 3 hatchback and gives it an SUV makeover, which catapults it to the head of the small-crossover class. → Read More
Spotify 'Car Thing' Will Bring Streaming Infotainment to More Vehicles
The popular audio streaming service intends for the Car Thing to simplify streaming music and podcasts in cars that lack robust infotainment systems. → Read More
12-Volt Batteries in Some 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-Es Are Dying, Leaving Owners Stranded
Ford said in a service bulletin that as a result of a software glitch, the 12-volt batteries in some Mach-Es are dying while the vehicle is being charged. → Read More
Porsche Issues Stop Sale on 2021 Cayman, Boxster, 718 Spyder
190 of the coupes have been recalled in the U.S. due to a connecting rod possibly cracking. Some of them will have their engines replaced to fix the issue. → Read More
Polestar Announces Project 0 to Build a Carbon-Neutral Car by 2030
Rather than offset emissions by planting trees, the Volvo affiliate will change the way its cars are made, targeting a fully carbon-neutral company by 2040. → Read More
Car Buyers Flocked to Dealers in First Quarter after a Tough 2020
Hyundai, Nissan, and Toyota were among those showing double-digit sales growth, while the Mazda CX-30 and Subaru Crosstrek were two of the sales standouts. → Read More
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Comes into View before April 15 Reveal
Hyundai’s first pickup truck will look much like the concept from 2015, but the production model will be a four-door crew cab. → Read More
Honda, Acura Recall 628K Vehicles for Defective Fuel Pumps
Honda and Acura have recalled 2019 and 2020 vehicles including the CR-V and Accord for fuel pumps which can malfunction and cause the engine to lose power. → Read More
VW of America Reportedly Changing Name to 'Voltswagen,' Maybe
VW of America posted online, then removed, a press release announcing the new EV-friendly name. Will you drive an electric Voltswagen someday, or is it a joke? → Read More
Ford Issues Stop Sale of its Electric Vehicle Home Charging Equipment
Ford stopped the sale of its at-home charging equipment back in February, as first reported by Automotive News. It’s unclear when it’ll be available again. → Read More
Dodge Charger, Challenger Get Security Mode Limiting Power to 3 HP
Dodge is offering another layer of security to certain Charger and Challenger sedans; a code that limits top speed to idle to thwart thieves and joyriders. → Read More
Lexus EV Concept Teased ahead of March 30 Reveal
Lexus is set to unveil a 'brand transformation' on March 30, and at the same time, the luxury brand will unveil this electric concept. → Read More
Geely Launches Zeekr Premium-EV Brand in China to Compete with Tesla
Geely, one of the biggest automakers in China and the owner of Volvo, is launching a new premium electric vehicle brand that it is calling Zeekr. → Read More
2020 Porsche Taycan Gets Update to Improve Acceleration, Charging
Last year's Taycan EV gets an upgrade that shaves 0.2 second off the Turbo S’s zero-to-124-mph time and brings it more in line with 2021 models. → Read More
California Senators Push Biden to Set End Date for Gasoline-Car Sales
Two politicians are urging the president to follow California's lead and set a date when people will no longer be allowed to buy new gasoline-powered vehicles. → Read More
China, Worried about Cameras, Is Restricting Where Teslas Can Go
Tesla vehicles are being restricted from military and some state-owned facilities because China fears cameras are collecting sensitive info, Bloomberg reports. → Read More
Hyundai Recalls 95,000 Genesis Sedans, G80 for Possible Fire Risk
Hyundai has recalled the 2015–2016 Genesis sedan and the 2017-2020 Genesis G80 for a faulty anti-lock-brake system. Hyundai recommends parking the cars outside. → Read More
2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder Pickup Claims 120-MPH Top Speed
Ahead of the government bid cycle this spring, Ford has released a new 'police responder' version of the pickup truck it redesigned last year. → Read More