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New European design boss explains why future models will look to Japanese culture for a unique identityNissan is working on showcasing more of its Japanese heritage in the designs of future models, according to its new European design chief.
Giovanny Arroba, a veteran of the Japanese firm who has previously worked in design centres in the US and Japan, took over as the head of Nissan Design Europe in Paddington, London last year.
Speaking to the Autocar Meets podcast, he explained the impor

The 2026 Chicago Auto Show is underway One thing that the Chicago show has been doing in recent years is working to create other activities for visitors to do in addition to looking at cars. Some of these things are directly related to cars -- such as test tracks. Others are not -- there's an indoor run planned.Going to an auto show as a paying customer is usually fun for enthusiasts, but people tagging along who aren't car nuts might want to find another way to spend their time at the show. And

It's podcast time again! This week, we speak with Alex Kwanten from U.S. News and World Report about thebest cars for your money.We discuss waterless car-washing with TTAC contributor Matthew Guy for our Stuff We Use segment, and we also talk about the increased horsepower in NASCAR.You can find us wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking  here. If you like what you hear, please leave a review!We thank Matthew and Alex for their time and Matt Posky for editing. Most of all, we thank yo

The original Jeep Wagoneer persisted over two decades, and was produced by three different owners of Jeep as it became an SUV icon known around the world. As the largest SUV of the Jeep brand, it began with simple utilitarian roots like all off-road vehicles of the time. Eventually it was edited, updated, and glossed into the first true luxury SUV the world had ever seen. Unlike most of our Rare Rides Icons the Wagoneer persists today, but as a very different kind of vehicle than it originated.

New details about the 2028 Nissan Xterra have emerged after the automaker previewed the model in Las Vegas to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) earlier this week. The event also revealed that the forthcoming Xterra won’t be Nissan’s only new body-on-frame model.According toAutomotive News, the automaker told dealers that the SUV will be the first of five new models to utilize the novel body-on-frame platform. Included in the list will be the next-generation Nissan Pa

Stellantis N.V. officials revealed the company will post a net loss when it reports its full-year earnings later this month, due to a $26.2 billion charge it took as part of a strategic “reset” it began in the second half of 2025.The biggest chunk of the charge, $17.4 billion, came from write downs related to the realignment of its product plans — moving away from electric vehicles (EVs) — to build vehicles customers are demanding and that meet new U.S. emissions regulati

Owner Jason Goddard bought this track car in Dubai before shipping it over to the UKWhen he bought his BAC Mono in sunny Dubai four years ago, did Jason Goddard ever imagine that one day, back home living in England after 14 years working in the Middle East, he'd be driving it in the middle of winter on lifeless carbon brakes up the M6 to BAC's Liverpool factory for its service? 
"It was bitterly cold and a hairy drive," he recalls. "It had been snowing the day before. There's no roof so yo

This small EV is easy to live with, assuming you don't mind touchscreensThe EX30 is the smallest model in Volvo's current line-up, but apparently you can fit an elephant in it. 
Okay, it's a metaphorical elephant in the form of a 12.3in touchscreen mounted in the middle of the EX30's minimalist dashboard, but it's absolutely one we need to address.
That screen, or rather Volvo's decision to minimise the amount of switchgear by using it to control almost every function (heating, foglights, g

VW ID 3 rival will spearhead wave of Europe-focused hybrids and EVs as firm hedges bets on electrificationHyundai will launch five new electrified models in Europe over the next 18 months, including three small B- and C-segment cars, beginning with the Ioniq 3 hatchback in April.
The Korean company has confirmed that it will unwrap its new electric hatchback – a rival to the Volkswagen ID 3, Renault Megane and Peugeot e-308 – at Milan Design Week in Italy in two months' time.
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Production version of Gran Equator X concept could use bespoke Genesis platform
Premium brand moves away from Hyundai group platforms to emphasise its distinct characteristicsGenesis will introduce a new, bespoke platform next year, as part of a move to make its cars more distinct to drive and cement its positioning as a standalone premium brand.
The new architecture, which will be compatible with electric and hybrid drivetrains, is described as completely different from the Hyundai group archit

Production version of Gran Equator X concept could use bespoke Genesis platform
Premium brand moves away from Hyundai group platforms to emphasise its distinct characteristicsGenesis will introduce a new, bespoke platform next year, as part of a move to make its cars more distinct to drive and cement its positioning as a stand-alone premium brand.
The new platform, which will be compatible with electric and hybrid drivetrains, is described as completely different from the Hyundai group architect

Owners of new GM full-size pickups who want a truck with an Allison Transmission won’t have to take it on faith that the transmission in their truck does come from Allison: there will be a badge again. Last fall, the automaker and its longtime supplier of 10-speed automatic transmissions for its heavy-duty pickups revealed the “Allison Transmission” badge that had so long adorned the vehicle would no longer be seen on the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD.However, some t

Today we go between Minnesota and Florida for this 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI. This one has bounced between the Land of 10,000 Lakes and the Sunshine State, and it has about 144,000 miles on it. It has the DSG automatic transmission.A long list of maintenance has been done, and the car's downsides seem only to be minor cosmetic damager and the EGR valve triggering the check-engine light. It seems everything else works and if the car stays up north, note that it has heated seats.You can

The new model will be based on the same platform as AMG's so-called super-SUV
New model expected in 2027 as performance brand plans to "double down" on SUVs, said CEOMercedes-AMG will launch a coupe variant of its incoming 1000bhp SUV as the third model in its EV range, CEO Michael Schiebe has confirmed to Autocar.
The decision to launch a SUV Coupe, which is expected to be unveiled in the second half of 2027, is because the brand “will double down on SUVs”, said Schiebe. The bodysty

Although many automakers are bolstering their hybrid model offerings as electric vehicle (EV) sales decline, some plug-in hybrids aren’t making the cut. The latest to go? The 2026 Kia Niro PHEV. “Due to changing market conditions, the  2026 Niro PHEV will no longer be available in the U.S. market,” Kia spokespeople told  KBB.com in a statement. The Niro comes in three forms: hybrid, battery-electric, and PHEV.The Niro was Kia’s lowest-selling mode

The first generation SVT Lightning. It was built by hot rodders for hot rodders. The full size pickup truck evolved from a work only vehicle into a daily driver for many Americans. Ford had positioned itself at the forefront of this market trend by adding trim levels with many options and creature comforts to their F-Series lineup but they had never tried to market a factory performance version of The F-series. This would be their first attempt.For more Ford related content subscribe here: 

More than a decade of effort by the United Auto Workers finally paid off, in the form of a tentative contract covering about 3,200 hourly workers at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. The length of the deal wasn’t released, but it includes a 20 percent raise for plant workers, plus $6,550 bonuses after the contract is ratified by hourly employees. They’ll also get a $2,550 annual bonus for life of the contract. The deal also lowers health care costs while providing bett

1958 Subaru 360 popularised kei class
In light of the EU's proposals for a new small vehicle class, we look back at the birth of the Japanese kei carThe EU's leaders recently accepted an industry proposal for a new class of small, low-cost cars as European manufacturers struggle to remain competitive while being forced into electrification.
Named E-car, this takes inspiration from Japan's thriving kei jidosha ('light vehicle') class, which arose from a very different scenario in 1949.
Pre-war Ja

With 4059 registrations, the newcomer earned second place in the UK's new car charts last monthThe Jaecoo 7 was the UK’s second-best-selling new car last month, when its 4059 registrations proved enough to beat long-established front-runners such as the Ford Puma, Nissan Qashqai and Vauxhall Corsa.
Indeed, according to data issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), it was only 616 units behind the Kia Sportage, the top-ranked car in January.
Although the SM

A ten-year-old car for such a low price is hard to disagree with - especially when it's as competent as the SanderoGood news! You can now have a Dacia Sandero for less than the cost of an annual railway season ticket.
The Sandero was designed to rival budget superminis such as the Fiat Panda and Kia Rio, but it also represents a compelling alternative to the bus and train. And used prices now start from around £1000.
When the Mk2 version (2013-2020) was launched, it made headlines for

Local taxation quirks shaped the positioning of Renault's new Indian-market Duster
India’s new trade deals with the EU and UK are more about good optics than generating big export volumesIndia’s famously closed automotive market is now slowly opening up after free trade agreements signed by first the UK and now the European Union promise to lower some of the formidable barriers erected to protect the country’s industry.
It is an important market because last year India sold so

"We are not a generic brand," CEO says, as Citroën looks to better differentiate its cars from competitorsCitroën will go "as far as possible" to ensure the next-generation C4 stands out from its rivals and range-mates as part of a push for more 'experimental' designs across its line-up. 
The third generation of the French brand's C-segment hatchback is entering its sixth year on sale, making it the oldest model in the line-up, and will be due for replacement within the next two y

A social-media ad from Buick that seems to compare the current Buick Envista crossover to the legendary Buick GNX is getting some attention -- none of it good. Our friends at rival Jalopnik sum it up well -- the Envista isn't a bad vehicle, but no one will think of it as cool, like they did the GNX. The GNX was cool back in the day and it's still cool now. But the Envista is just another anonymous crossover. I don't even notice them in traffic.Some will argue that Buick hasn't been cool in a ver

Despite taking a surplus of criticism for attempting to normalize subscription-based heated seats, BMW says it remains committed to vehicle subscriptions.
Based on recent actions, the brand's official stance on the matter could have been predicted. But it's always nice to have confirmation before making any sizable purchases.
According toThe Drive, the German automaker remains convinced that the “features-as-a-service model” will be a core aspect of its current and future business. T

Charging anxiety replaced range anxiety as one of the top issues potential electric vehicle buyers grappled with in the last two years. A  new report reveals that public DC fast-charging port installations grew 30 percent last year — just as EV sales are plummeting.Although electric vehicle sales are waning in the wake of the end of the $7,500 federal tax credit, the 141 million fast-charging sessions — also a 30 percent year-over-year increase — show that the more ch

As Ford and General Motors are taking billions of dollars in charges given that their electric vehicle plans didn’t play out as they had intended, presumably enhanced efforts will be made to help bolster their financial positions. There are various levers that have various levels of lift associated with them, like reducing materials costs and warranty costs (as for this latter one, realize that comparatively inexpensive over-the-air update fixes can take a company only so far), and to the

Aptera is a fully electric, solar-powered vehicle engineered for maximum efficiency and range. Its lightweight, ultra-aerodynamic design dramatically reduces energy consumption, allowing it to travel farther than traditional EVs. Built-in solar panels can add up to 40 miles of charge per day from sunlight alone, reducing the need to plug in. Depending on the configuration, Aptera offers an impressive range between 250 and 1,000 miles on a full charge. Buyers can choose between front-wheel drive

While most automakers that reported January sales Tuesday offered positive news, Ford Motor Co. didn’t follow suit Wednesday as its January sales fell 5.3 percent. Many of the company’s biggest competitors, such as Toyota, Honda, Kia, and Hyundai,  saw gains as high as 13 percent on a year-over-year basis. Those automakers rode hybrids and, in some cases, sedans to increases despite weather issues impacting much of the country. However, Ford didn’t fare nearly as

Lepas L4 is likely to be among the first models it brings to the UK
New marque will join Chery, Omoda and Jaecoo as their parent firm targets a big slice of the UK marketChinese car maker Chery has confirmed it will bring its new Lepas brand to the UK later this year, having already launched Omoda, Jaecoo and the Chery brand itself here in the past two years.
Conceived for the European market – with a name that's said to be a portmanteau of ‘leopard&rsqu

It's amazing how much difference a throttle or steering tune can make to the driving experienceModern car steering is a very complex dance between shafts and cogs, software, suspension geometry and flexing tyres.
But you would hope that operating it should be simple, as subconscious as breathing: turn the wheel clockwise to go right, turn it twice as much to turn twice as sharply.
Same with the accelerator pedal. Particularly with electric motors having a flat torque curve in most everyday speed

Will the ability to run on emissions-cutting HVO be enough to turn the tide for diesels?When the discussion around greenhouse gases from the transport sector really got going years ago, it was often said that the quickest way to reduce CO₂ emissions was not to change the powertrain technology but the fuel.
Introducing a new model from scratch takes several years. Then add to that the ongoing debate as to which alternative to the internal combustion engine is best in the long term and the c

Roofless Italian fun for the same price as a Hermes handbag - and not as unreliable as you might thinkNow, these are cheap. I’ve just found a 50,000-miler for £5000, and you can shave at least a grand off if you don’t mind doubling that mileage. 
One major reason for the cheapness, apart from age, is that the Barchetta was offered only with left-hand drive – although specialists DTR turned six examples into right-hookers. 
Another is the curious brand image of F

Cropley and Prior talk driving the new electric Jaguar prototype, revised Ineos Grenadier, Retromobile and more!In the latest episode of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about driving the new electric Jaguar prototype, the revised Ineos Grenadier and ADAS.
Plus, the pair talk about the French classic car show Retromobile, massive body lean from Renault 14s, Andy Wilman, and much more, including your correspondence. 
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London Mustang modder gives Dark Horse 3.0-litre Whipple supercharger and lots of blue AlcantaraIn the modern context, you probably wouldn’t describe the Ford Mustang as ‘sanitised’.
Roaring naturally aspirated V8, manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive: as mass-produced cars go, this is about as old-school as it gets.
But the latest versions actually handle and, while certainly not underpowered, they’re not stupidly overpowered either. Which is all good for gathering stars in

Today's QOTD comes to us courtesy of The Smoking Tire. The Smoking Tire tries to answer the question -- what cars should every enthusiast drive at least once? So, with a hat tip to Matt Farah and friends, we're curious about the same thing.Their list is long -- and I can't argue with any of the suggestions. In fact, there's a few that I need to drive myself.So, your turn. What cars should every enthusiast drive at least once? You know what to do -- sound off below.[Image: Mazda]Become a TTA

Stellantis has issued a recall for 2021-2023 Jeep Grand Cherokees.Chrysler/Stellantis is recalling 80,620 vehicles due to a suspension issue that could increase the risk of a crash. The recall covers 2021–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2022–2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee models equipped with rear coil springs that may have been installed incorrectly and could detach while driving.Dealers will inspect the rear coil spring assembly and make any necessary repairs at no cost. Chrysler plans to

Top 8 Best Oil Drain PansIf you followed our advice about socket sets and garage door openers, you’re well on your way to dabbling in a bit of automotive DIY. A good place to start? The simple oil change. Since oil is the lifeblood of your car, it’s an excellent idea to understand why it’s important to change it regularly.Ah, who are we kidding? You lot know all of this better than the rust pattern on the floors of your hoopties. If there’s one thing that ties this TTAC c

Today we go to the East Coast for this 2016 Subaru WRX STI. This one has 125K miles on the odometer, but there's a new Type RA short block with less than 10,000 miles on it.The heads have been rebuilt, the clutch is new, and the flywheel is resurfaced.There are some other minor mods, and there is some minor cosmetic damage that the seller suggests is "normal" for a 10-year-old car.You can find this one for sale in New Jersey for $18,000. Click here for more.[Images: Seller]Become a TTAC ins

Chris Russo, SmartCharge Clean Energy Program Manager at Con Edison wants to give you money as SmartCharge incentivizes off-peak charging to balance grid demand and make everybody a winner. Chris joins to show to share the marketing secrets he learned at Tesla and how he applies them at Con Edison, as he shares insights on consumer behavior, the importance of data in infrastructure planning, and the future of EV adoption in New York. The conversation also touches on the Power Ready program, micr

Friend of the site Connie Peters has a video review of the 2026 Volvo XC60. Click below to see what she thought of the XC60 -- or take a gander at our transcript below.Connie Peters is an automotive video creator and journalist covering all types of cars and trucks for the past 10 years in suburban Vancouver. You can watch all of her  videos on her YouTube channel or find here on social media: Instagram.com/xoconniepeters, TikTok.com/@xoconniepeters, Facebook.com/xoconniepeters, T

Max Power was peak '90s reading - and now it needs to be brought backThe 1990s wasn't just a golden decade for sports cars and supercars: it also ushered in the era of the modified car.
Young drivers, buoyed by a strong economy, access to innumerable cheap motors and an explosion in the fibreglass and in-car entertainment markets, flocked to put their own spin on almost everything they could get their hands on.
Peugeot 205s, Citroën Saxos and Vauxhall Novas were by far the hottest propertie

This is your handy guide to every new car coming in 2026, from £12k EVs to £20m hypercarsNew year, new cars: 2026 is shaping up to be a big one for the industry, with plenty of brands and models making their debuts.
From the baby EVs that didn't seem possible only a few years ago to ripsnorting V8 supercars and VIP-hauling vans, there's something here to catch the eye of everyone.
Here's our breakdown of every new car coming to the UK in 2026, from Aion to Zenvo.
Every new car coming

New A2 E-tron will indirectly replace A1 and Q2, using Volkswagen ID 3 underpinningsAudi is set to revive the A2 name for its new distinctively styled entry-level model, senior sources at the company have revealed.
Due to be unveiled before the end of the year, the new model is seen as an indirect modern-day successor to the early-noughties original.
It will feature – as test mules have shown – a one-box exterior design with a short bonnet and split-window tailgate highly reminiscent

Ampere spin-off was supposed to generate huge profits but has been folded back into the Renault mothershipAmpere was spun out of Renault at the end of 2023 to take control of the company’s EV and software development – but right from the start, investors were sceptical. 
“What’s the point?” asked Daniel Roeska, analyst at the bank Bernstein, following then Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo’s big pitch.
The idea was that Ampere was to be a “new mode

I was channel surfing over the weekend and came across Fargo a couple of times. The 1996 Coen brothers movie, not the TV show based on it. The one awash in Oldsmobiles. I always get a kick out of Frances McDormand shouting "tan Ciera! Tan Ciera!" when I watch this flick. Not to mention the other hot Oldsmobile action that takes place on deserted winter two-lanes and in the Twin Cities.Yet no one ever thinks of these old Cutlass Cieras as movie cars.I was thinking of that as I looked over our Jun

Today's recall alert involves the 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra. Toyota is recalling approximately 161,268 model-year 2024–2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickups equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor system due to a rearview camera issue. When the vehicle is placed in reverse, the rearview image may fail to display, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. The issue means the vehicles do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 for r

Today we have for you a 2000 Jaguar S-Type with the 4.0-liter engine. There are only 53,000 on this one and our seller says it runs and drives well. The interior appears to be in good shape, and the AC was just fixed. It seems the biggest issue might be an ECM.You can find this one in Naples, Florida, for $4,500. Click here for more.[Image: Seller]Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by  subsc

Reports have emerged that Porsche leadership is considering abandoning the planned all-electric version of the 718 due to budget issues and dwindlingEV sales. While the company has enjoyed great success over the last fifteen years, 2025 threw up some red flags that need to be accounted for.Global volumes dropped by about 10 percent and was primarily attributed to declining sales in China. But the elephant in the room is the sharp spike in Porsche's operating costs, which have been partially driv

Join us for another episode of VW ID Talk! In this episode, Jeremy and Jan do a deep dive into their personal builds: a customized 2025 VW ID. Buzz and a highly modified VW ID.4. We discuss how to achieve the "OEM Plus" look, integrating European-spec parts onto North American vehicles, and the challenges of modifying electric vehicles on the MEB platform. From enabling Matrix headlights and swapping tail lights to 3D-printed interior hacks and suspension lowering, we cover it all.
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A team at General Motors patented a technology designed to let drivers know of accidents before they happen — or at least before the driver can see the potential collision — using reflective head-up displays. GM and every other major automaker currently uses a collection of sensors, radar, cameras, lidar, and other technology to warn drivers of potentially imminent crashes. They’re better known as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and other technologies. Now,