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Image: ShutterstockThe automotive industry has an uncanny ability to invent solutions for problems that did not exist, only to create a brand-new set of anxieties in the process.Consider the proximity key fob. For decades, the simple act of inserting a mechanical key into a tumbler worked flawlessly. Then came the push-button start, sold as the ultimate baseline of modern luxury.
Fast forward to the current discourse in " The Car Lounge" and the community is locked into a debate over a deeply r

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney approved the deal in January to reduce import tariffs on a small number of Chinese-made electric vehicles, U.S. President Donald Trump quickly criticized the move and threatened to slap a 100-percent tariff on vehicles coming to the U.S. from Canada.Well, the first round of vehicles, 18 Lotus Eletre performance SUVs, are enroute to Montreal. It won’t be long before more vehicles are loaded onto ships for America’s polite neighbor (mostly) to

Toyota may be preparing to resurrect its most unconventional people-mover.Reports surfacing from Japanese outlet,MotorFan, indicate the automaker is actively working on a modern successor to the mid-engined, egg-shaped Previa minivan—known in its home market as the Estima.
According to the report, Toyota plans to slot the resurrected family hauler into its global lineup as a more dynamic, "driver-oriented" alternative. While Japanese outlets are notoriously optimistic, Toyota has lent sub

I loved it and drove many of its competitors recently, including the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland, Mazda CX-5, and Honda CR-V.Friend of the site Connie Peters looks at the 2026 Jeep Cherokee Limited Hybrid. Take a look at the video or transcript below to see what she thinks. 
The TTAC Creators Series tells stories and amplifies creators from all corners of the car world, including culture, dealerships, collections, modified builds and more.
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Honda Motor America is recalling over 325,000 Odyssey minivans from the 2018 to 2020 model years because the rearview cameras may fail to emit an image because of water intrusion into the camera.Water can get into the camera assembly and cause the printed circuit board to corrode. If that happens, the image may not display when the minivan is in reverse, increasing the chances of a crash.In many instances, this will be the second recall for the problem. According to the  filing with the Na

Korean brand’s new diesel pick-up truck takes the fight to the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiluxThe pick-up truck market has become somewhat predictable of late. If you want a refined, comfortable load-lugger, you buy a Ford Ranger or a Volkswagen Amarok; if you want something more utilitarian and robust, there’s the Toyota Hilux or an Isuzu D-Max. But if you want to save money, desire a payload-worth of standard kit and require strong pulling power, the new KGM

Revitalised brand brings car-like refinement and tiny tax bills to the pick-up segment with new electric 4x4While pitching its new Musso Rhino as a traditional workhorse, KGM is venturing into new territory with its all-new Musso EV, an electric four-wheel-drive pick-up truck. 
This is a very niche segment: it has only the Maxus eTerron9 and Isuzu D-Max EV or company, although the pool of electric pick-ups is set to expand with the arrival of the Toyota Hilux E

Most city dwellers pay dearly for a car they rarely use, and still, it's hard to access when it truly matters. Ezra Goldman, the visionary behind Upshift, is changing that game. He reveals how autonomous car subscriptions, featuring remote-controlled fleet vehicles, innovative operational models, and strategic teleoperation, are set to reshape urban mobility.  You'll discover why current car-sharing models like Zipcar and traditional rentals fall short for parts of the population with spec

Ford Ranger PHEV rival brings Golf GTI performance, 4x4 credentials, long electric range - but not VAT reliefBYD is entering the UK commercial vehicle market with the Shark, a plug-in hybrid pick-up truck that has sports car performance and nearly 60 miles of electric-only range.
This will be the UK's second PHEV pick-up, following the petrol-electric version of the best-selling Ford Ranger - which it resoundingly beats in several key metrics on paper.
The Shark gets a combined 430bhp

The arrival of an infant means I must find efficient, family-friendly transport – but it must also have soulI'm on the hunt for new wheels: something nimble and efficient but with a bit of soul. It takes me back 10 years, when I was on a similar quest.
Commuting from London to Northampton in my Mk1 Focus RS, the drudgery of the M1 did not sit well with the fuel bills. The eventual solution was an original Honda Insight; a safer bet would have been to lease a Volkswagen Up, but the little a

If you need a car for your job, there are a few ways your employer can help. Which one is right for you?Businesses have offered company cars to job-need drivers (and as a perk to retain staff) for decades. They are owned or leased by the employer, but also available for drivers to use outside work hours, just like a privately owned car. 
What are the advantages of a company car? 
You’re unlikely to get any unexpected bills. Employers pay for the car (or lease it), most of the run

The 80s was a time of great music, quirky fashion and some downright brilliant cars - prepare for nostalgia
Big hair, shoulder pads, Ronnie & Maggie… and some amazing cars that often caught the zeitgeist.
Here’s the selection that we think firmly holds the hero car medal from the memorable decade that was the 1980s: 
 Porsche 944
The 924 was an important car in Porsche’s yesteryear with the company selling over 150,000 cars between 1976 and 1986 - an admirable fi

Rugged, high-riding Octavia rival promises to be the best-value option in its classDacia has fully revealed its new petrol-powered Striker crossover and said the Skoda Octavia rival will start from less than £25,000 when it hits the UK in the coming months.
The Striker is a high-riding, 4x4-influenced model that, says Dacia, combines “the qualities of an SUV, estate car and saloon”.
It is Dacia’s second C-segment model after the closely related Bigster SUV. It will b

Modular T1X platform helps Chery to build cars at low cost
Chinese firms are often accused of making losses but some, such as BYD and Chery, are generating huge marginsA common refrain about the Chinese car industry is that its firms don’t make money. For rivals, it would be comforting to know that phenomenal market-share growth among Chinese brands isn’t sustainable.
For some, including electric-focused start-ups like Nio and Xpeng, that’s true. But it’s not true for the

Autocar rendering shows how the Topolino could be made more sporting
More aggressive version of the cute quadricycle could boost standing with under-17sFiat is considering launching a hot Abarth version of the Topolino quadricycle in order to boost interest among younger buyers.
The tiny two-seater is part of a wider push by the Italian firm into micromobility designed to increase uptake among younger drivers.
The Topolino is classified as an L6 quadricycle, which means in countries such as

City-slicking Defender Vertex brings a fresh look for the 4x4, as old 'AJ' V8 retires and hardcore Octa loses 93bhpThe Land Rover Defender has gained a new urban-focused specification as part of a wide-reaching mid-life update.
Named Defender Vertex, it is positioned alongside the second-from-top X trim and brings a fresh look for the six-year-old SUV.
It introduces a notably larger front grille, body-coloured skirts and cladding and a subtle roof spoiler – though the spoiler can be added