Category: Car Talk, Autos

Ford Escort ZX2 S/R: The Forgotten High-Performanc...

the short-lived Ford Escort ZX2 S/R, a high-performance hatchback that briefly competed with the likes of the Honda Civic Si befor...

Bugatti Canceled A 'MegaWatt' Veyron To Build The ...

The original W16 hypercar could've had a far more powerful swan song, but it wasn't cut out for the speed.

Early Cayenne Turbos Make For Awesome Urus Alterna...

A thrilling used alternative to the Urus emerges from Porsche's back-catalog.

Best Small Electric Cars of 2026 | New Compact EVs...

What are the best small electric cars of 2026? Use our expert BuzzScore rating to find the best compact electric cars on the marke...

What Are the Best Tire Changers for Small Auto Rep...

Using an outdated tire changer comes with high costs. Struggling with difficult tires leads to frustration, physical strain and sl...

Decoding OMODA&JAECOO: The ‘Dark Horse Equation’ o...

In 2025, OMODA&JAECOO continues to expand its global footprint with a sharp and progressive stance. While maintaining its momentum...

How a Car Accident Lawyer Protects Your Legal Righ...

Texas is a state built on movement, with sprawling highways, busy interstates, and growing cities that keep millions of drivers… R...

EV3 GT, EV4 GT & EV5 GT: Kia’s Showcase Of EV Perf...

Amongst Kia’s ever-expanding EV lineup, it’s their GT-spec models that appeal to us purists and enthusiasts the most, bringing per...

Michigan Is Suing Oil Companies For 'Suppressing' ...

The state alleges that BP, Chevron, Exxon and others have acted as a "cartel" that's "suppressed innovation" around EVs.

14 Family EVs Faced This Freezing Highway Simulati...

The EVs had to travel 361 miles under identical but simulated conditions, and a 300 kW fast charger was available at all times.

The Volkswagen ID.4 Is Getting A New Name—And It’s...

Volkswagen’s best-selling car in the U.S. will lend its name to the ID.4 later this year, when the EV gets a comprehensive facelif...

The Case For Plug-In Hybrids Is Changing. Here’s W...

Plus: More details on the long-awaited arrival of the Rivian R2, and what Tesla's investors want to hear on this week's earnings c...

GM Just Fixed One Of The Biggest Headaches Of EV C...

One less smartphone app to worry about is a win.

What's wrong with a sat-nav that points north?

'Direction of travel' nav display modes are fostering cartographical impotence It's time, comrades, for the uprising. Time for ...

The V12 Aston Martin you can buy for the price of ...

Bag a 200mph, four-seat, James Bond-approved GT for two-thirds off the new price Aston Martin’s ‘DB’ lineage of sporting GTs be...

"Completely crazy": Euro carmakers struggle with c...

China has moved away from the heavy battery box, but European makers aren’t finding it so easy European car makers are struggli...

New Renault Duster revealed: India's seminal B-SUV...

Mk1 Renault Duster "started the compact SUV segment" in India. Now it's back – and more bespoke than ever Renault has revealed ...

Jaguar commits to all-EV future, calling hybrid ru...

Newspaper report that claimed incoming electric GT would get a petrol-engined option has been dispelled JLR has extinguished re...

Trump 'Defied The Will Of Congress' In Cutting EV ...

We're looking at yet another judge telling the Trump administration the limits of executive power and more.

These Are The Coolest Pieces Of Automotive-Themed ...

There's a fine line between tasteful and cool automotive-themed clothing and cringey, tacky automotive-themed clothing.

Crashing Out At The Detroit Airport Is Understanda...

Jalopnik's official position is that you should not crash your car into the airport.

How Many Miles Will A Harley-Davidson Motorcycle L...

How common is it for a Harley to last 100,000 miles or more? We took a thorough look at what owners are saying online, and our fin...

Everything We Know About The New Mercedes-Benz 'Li...

Compared to a normal G-Class this new model looks scaled down by about 30%.

EFCC Rewards ‘Staff Of The Year’, Bilkisu Buhari B...

EFCC rewards ‘Staff Of The Year’, Bilkisu Buhari Bala, with brand new GAC GS3 Crossover SUV. Also honoured were 24 officers select...

Exclusive Look At 2027 S-Class, Bugatti “F.K.P. Ho...

Exclusive look at 2027 S-Class, Trump’s Cadillac Escalade, W123 turns 50, Chiron SS-based Bugatti “F.K.P. Hommage”, news in the pa...

McLaren 750S Owner Allowed Man Admiring His N1 Bil...

McLaren 750S owner allowed Indian man admiring his N1 billion hypercar to take photos with it. Due to the kind gesture, the video ...

Armored Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, The Official Car...

Armored Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, the official car of Sheriff Oborevwori, the governor of oil-rich Delta State.  Sheriff’s Mercede...

Moment Chief Adebutu ‘Baba Ijebu’ Arrived In Style...

Moment Chief Adebutu ‘Baba Ijebu’ arrived in style at the Oba of Lagos Palace in Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (S580).  His Mercedes-Ma...

Ram’s CEO Says Dodge And Ram Could Reunite, But Do...

Tim Kuniskis still says Dodge Ram and believes a formal merger wouldn’t matter much to most buyers

India’s New Renault Duster Looks Like A Rich Man’s...

The Duster returns to India with premium tech and a hybrid option, but skips the AWD found in global models

Tesla’s Trying To Sell The Cybertruck Somewhere Yo...

American sales of the Cybertruck collapsed by 68.1 percent in the final quarter of 2025

Texas Replaced Paper Tags For Metal, Now The Fake ...

Authorities warn fake metal license plates are replacing paper tag fraud across Texas

Rivian Could Be About Steal One Of The Land Cruise...

It's possible that the R1S could be updated for the second time

Canada Just Opened the Doors to Cheap Chinese EVs ...

Headlines Said “EV Market Cooling Off”… The Actual...

2025 EV sales report just dropped and it’s basically the biggest plot twist of the year: Every headline: “EV slowdown! The post He...

Skoda Kushaq Facelift Unveiled in India

Skoda India unveiled the refreshed Skoda Kushaq Facelift with bold styling, panoramic sunroof, rear massager, new 8-speed AT & enh...

Tata Punch Facelift Secures 5-Star Bharat NCAP Saf...

Tata Punch facelift aces Bharat NCAP crash tests with 5 stars, scoring high in adult and child safety protection. Tata Motors’ new...

Skoda Kylaq Gets New Classic+ and Prestige+ Varian...

Skoda India expands the Skoda Kylaq range with new Classic+ and Prestige+ trims, added features and updated pricing for 2026. Skod...

VinFast VF6 Secures 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rati...

VinFast VF6 EV mid-size SUV earns top 5-star Bharat NCAP crash test rating for adult and child safety, showcasing strong protectio...

VinFast VF7 Secures 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rati...

VinFast VF7 electric SUV earns a top 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating across all variants, highlighting strong crash protection an...

New Lamborghini Small SUV Rendered. Do You Like It...

Lamborghini caused such a huge stir with the Urus that it eventually forced other companies to come up with similar models. Thus, ...

Cupra Terramar Puts On an ABT Jog Suit, Gains More...

Do you remember the Terramar, aka Cupra’s compact crossover that will blow two candles off its birthday cake later this year? Well...

F1: Five Storylines To Look Out for at the Barcelo...

Just over a month after Max Verstappen crossed the line to win the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the Formula 1 charabanc is back in a...

Digitally Reborn 2027 Ford Thunderbird Super Coupe...

The Ford Motor Company finished last year in third position across the US automotive market with over 2.2 million units, an honora...

NASA AI May Have Uncovered Thousands More Alien Pl...

The race to compile a sort of catalogue of the planets orbiting distant Suns is intensifying, with the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman ...

De Tomaso Is Back, And Its Stunning P72 Supercar H...

De Tomaso is now ironing out the final production snags ahead of P72 customer deliveries commencing shortly.

Laminated Glass Has Been Keeping Drivers Safe For ...

NHTSA credits nearly 10,000 lives saved to this simple invention.

Best 6-seater SUVs | 2026 Ratings | CarBuzz

What are the best 6-seater SUVs of 2026? Use our expert BuzzScore rating to find the safest or most reliable 6-seater SUVs on the ...

Nissan Frontier Towing Capacity Comparison For 202...

The Frontier is the sole Nissan truck in the US. This is how the model lineup compares and what the numbers look like against its ...

Ford's Forgotten Sport Truck Gives You A 300-HP V8...

A 300-hp V8-powered sport truck for $10,000? But there are a few caveats.

Germany's New EV Subsidies Apply To Extended-Range...

Germany is reviving its EV subsidy program, and this time both Chinese-built and extended-range EVs will be eligible for incentive...

2027 Kia Niro Facelift Brings A New Face And Bigge...

The affordable EV has been on sale practically unchanged since the 2023 model year.

Why LFP Became The Dominant EV Battery Chemistry I...

Lithium-iron phosphate is now the most widely deployed EV battery chemistry in the world. Thank China's dominance in the space.

Kia Niro gets sharp new look and interior tweaks

Mid-sized crossover gets an angular new look and reworked interior; hybrid, PHEV and EV versions all continue Kia has unveiled ...

The hidden flaws in the robotaxi business case

Autonomous driving promises billions for investors, but is that going to be the reality? Amid the rubble of future business cas...

Can You Really Put GM LS Heads On A Ford Small Blo...

General Motors' LS engines and Ford's small-block V8s are some of the most famous motors in auto history, but can you combine them...

Can You Still Buy Tires With White Letters?

Remember the old-school white lettering on a muscle car's sidewalls? We find out whether you can still find new examples for your ...

Which Harley-Davidson Is Used For Police Duty?

Since 1908, Harley-Davidson has supplied motorcycles to law enforcement across the country. Can you guess which Harleys are curren...

Why Your Tire Keeps Losing Air – Even Without A Pu...

Ever find your tire pressures are low, but there's no sign of a puncture? Here are the main reasons why it happens, and what you n...

Glaring Headlights Might Be Annoying, But They're ...

That doesn't mean it isn't still a problem, just that the evidence that's currently available doesn't show an increase in glare-re...

Honda 0 Series Sedan Has Been Delayed Again

The Honda 0 Series sedan will not hit the market this year, however, as it has been delayed to 2027, the Japanese company confirme...

Lamborghini Achieved Its Best-ever Result In 2025 ...

Automobili Lamborghini achieve its best-ever result in 2025 with 10,747 vehicle deliveries – besting the 10,687 units in 2024. Key...

Ford Considering Bringing Back Sedans In The US

At Ford, apparently, they are reconsidering the vehicle segment from which they mostly withdrew a few years ago. Ford’s North Amer...

A Time Is Coming When Many Will Drive Chinese Bran...

China has once again confirmed its status as the world’s largest car market, for the 17th year in a row. Official data for 2025 sh...

Toyota Land Cruiser (LC300) Makes Its European Deb...

Toyota has brought the most powerful Land Cruiser ever to Europe, but contrary to expectations, it won’t be available in most mark...

GM And Honda Split Up On Fuel Cells, And The CR-V ...

Production at the Fuel Cell System Manufacturing joint-venture will end, likely dooming the CR-V e:FCEV

Toyota Made A Pink Sedan, And The Reason Is Actual...

The executive sedan usually wears black or gray, but this one was built to boost your appetite for fruit

Mercedes Found A New Way To Make The Facelifted SL...

The facelifted drop top has been spied with a new front end featuring starry headlights

Now That It’s Dead, You Can Buy A New Hornet For N...

Dodge dealers are offloading leftover Hornets at deep discounts, with some models selling under $20,000

Forget The Banana In The Tailpipe, This Beverly Hi...

A fridge, a box truck, and one absurdly well-executed PIT made for a holiday police chase that ended in the most LA way possible

Rocketliner Mach 8 Passenger VTOL Bridges the Gap ...

I have to admit, the world of aviation is much more creative when it comes to dreaming its future than those of land or naval tran...

10 Hot Wheels Trucks I Unboxed in the Snow in Janu...

I have been on a bit of a Hot Wheels and diecast shopping spree for the past month or so. It’s a situation I’ve been through befor...

This Guards Red 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach P...

What you're looking at here is a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder deemed just one of four North American-sold cars with a Guards Red exteri...

Tilting Electric Trike TRINITY Is Backed by will.i...

Multi-hyphenate music producer, artist and entrepreneur will.i.am, has toyed with automotive design before, but never with such am...

Triumph Trident and Tiger Sport Get a Completely R...

After ending 2025 with a bang by releasing an avalanche of new and revised motorcycles, British Triumph took a relatively long bre...

2026 Kia K4 Hatchback First Drive Review: There's ...

Kia's new hatchback may seem like a risky move - but at this point, Kia seems to be hitting it out of the park.

Jaguar Dealers In Panic Mode Over Brand's EV Trans...

Jaguar dealers warn the brand’s electric transformation lacks a business case, as the entire ICE lineup ends before new EVs hit sh...

The Best Engine May Not Be The One You Expected

Here are the best engines in 2026 for towing, fuel efficiency, and more.

Porsche Tacan, Macan Get Plug & Charge At Tesla St...

It's like a pit crew, but for annoying financial transactions

Acura Warranty Compared To The Best In The Busines...

Acura is Honda's luxury arm and offers high-tech luxury vehicles. But how does the warranty compare with the industry leaders?

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The New Second-Generation Volkswagen T-Roc Now On ...

Yes, you heard that right, one of the UK’s and Europe’s best-selling Volkswagen models will be receiving a whole new… Read more » ...

Mazda Reportedly Puts Its New EV On The Backburner...

The automaker’s first EV based on its new in-house bespoke platform has been delayed to 2029 at the earliest, Japanese media repor...

The U.S. Military's Abrams Tank Is Going Hybrid

The first M1E3 Abrams tank prototype was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, promising a 50% bump in efficiency.

Kia Meta Turismo: Could This Be A High-Performance...

Kia's design boss says this concept points to a future flagship—and a new era of Kia styling.

China’s Lightweight SC01 Electric Roadster Is Head...

While the Tesla Roadster is still missing in action, European production of this little-known EV is set to begin in Italy.

'Nobody’s Going To Wait': Acura And The Industry's...

Acura dealers seethe over an EV focus—but highlight a bigger problem. Plus, auto stocks tumble as America instigates a conflict ov...

Dacia won't limit petrol car sales to meet ZEV man...

New Bigster put on a strong performance in the second half of 2025 Brand's market share is up across much of Europe but down ...

Kia sticking with buttons as it ramps up in-car te...

Balance between physical and digitl controls is key in brand's bid to appeal to global audiences Kia will ramp up the use of di...

Nissan’s 42% efficiency breakthrough: The new tech...

e-Power system hits new levels of thermal efficiency by treating the combustion engine strictly as a generator Combustion engin...

Audi E-tron GT

Heavily upgraded electric four-door gains a sub-£90k entry version that could be the one to have Although it's keeping its optio...

The best small electric cars - driven, rated and r...

Electric cars may already be cheaper than you think – and they're set to get even cheaper. We rank the best cars on sale The UK...

Consider These Pros And Cons Before Buying A Germa...

Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and BMW all got their start in Germany. Consider these pros and cons before checking out...

What Would You Name Your Big Boat If You Could Aff...

Are you picking a nautical pun? Naming it after your mother? Sending a message to the kids you graduated high school with and stil...

At $22,000, Is This 1973 Volvo P1800ES A Shooting ...

What's your opinion on this classic Volvo and that $22,000 price tag? Does that feel fair? Or is this shooting brake's seller shoo...

Even Dealers Think New Cars Cost Too Much

We're looking at the unaffordability of modern cars, except those with sharp angles and Italian branding and more.

These Movie Stars Are The Best Drivers In Hollywoo...

Yes, a few readers wanted to consider where celebrities ranked on the Top Gear test track leaderboard.

Lexus Driver Falls Asleep Behind The Wheels, Ram S...

Lexus driver falls asleep behind The wheels, ram SUV into another vehicle on the 3rd Mainland bridge. In the 3-vehicle accident, a...

Lamborghini Set A New Sales Record Without Selling...

In a volatile global economy, Lamborghini’s 2025 deliveries surge to an all-time high, with strong demand across its lineup

Before You Buy A Small SUV, Look At Kia’s 2026 K4 ...

The new compact hatchback from Kia blends sharp styling, strong tech, and real practicality at a compelling price

The Biggest Winner In Canada’s EV Deal With China ...

Canada will cut red tape, allowing new Chinese EVs to gain local certification in as little as eight weeks

Redesigned 2027 Kia Niro Desperately Wants To Be A...

New nose with grille-less look brings Kia’s combustion crossover into line with models like the EV3 and EV5

Tony Stark Drove This One-Off NSX And Now Acura’s ...

The custom-built Acura NSX Roadster from The Avengers will be auctioned for charity

A Tiny House That Feels Just Like Home Is the Secr...

The thing about tiny homes, compared to all kinds of RVs, is precisely that they offer the full comfort of a home, only on a small...

Man Pulls Off Heist, Buys New 2026 Corvette ZR1 Fr...

This 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 3LZ Convertible features $43,000 worth of optional extras to go with its Black exterior and Jet B...

Ford's $30,000 Electric Truck Has Started Prototyp...

Ford may have chickened out about electric vehicles in the US, but it hasn't abandoned its most precious EV project. The so-called...

Russian Mogul’s Former $34M Toy Is One of the Fast...

This awe-inspiring superyachts from one of the world’s top five builders (Heesen) is a hall-of-famer from every point of view – de...

Chevrolet Express: The Last New Car You Can Still ...

The Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana have been on the market in current form since 1996 and are the last cars sold without an info...

Mercedes EQS, EQE SUV and Sedans Return To America...

Mercedes is bringing back four EQ EVs, but will they find more customers this time?

Hyundai Patents A Jeep-Like Removable Roof For A N...

Hyundai's new US truck is looking at the whole truck industry for good ideas

GM Launches Wuling Xingguang 560

This GM SUV is one third the price of its cheapest US offering

Everything You Need To Know About The Lifter Tick ...

It's an easy enough problem to prevent. Ignore it and you might as well toss the whole truck in the trash.

Hyundai axes the i10 in the UK

These Are Your Local Driving Gripes

Over 100 of you sounded off in the comments about what drives you nuts about driving where you live.

Man Buys 1979 Porsche 924, Fixes It and Makes a Ca...

I love myself a solid camper, but when one is built around a Porsche from 1979, you can understand my surprise and downright curio...

F1: Haas Reveals Bright New Livery for the 2026 Se...

Haas has revealed the livery of its challenger for the 2026 Formula 1 season: the VF-26. The 2026 season marks Haas' 11th season i...

Defender D7X‑R Narrowly Misses Sweeping the Podium...

It must be really something to be a member of a race team that takes part in a competition as grueling as the Dakar Rally and wins...

Top 10 Most Expensive Cars Sold at Kissimmee 2026

After over a week of intense bidding, Mecum's Kissimmee 2026 auction came to a halt this Sunday. The event saw thousands of vehicl...

Heybike's Ranger 3.0 Pro E-Bike Is One of the Year...

There are countless e-bikes to choose from these days, with wild design after wild design promising to be your go-to solution for ...

The Acura Integra Type S Is The Only Real Rival To...

There's not a lot of choice if you want more than 300 hp in your manual FWD hatchback.

The Previous-Gen Toyota Tacoma V6 Can Be Worth Mor...

People are paying a premium for the previous Tacoma with its reliable, naturally aspirated V6 engine.

All 2026 Volvo Recalls By Model In One Place

All of the latest Volvo recalls listed by model, in one place.

Ferrari's New Torque-Vectoring Steering Wheel Will...

Imagine being able to control which wheel gets the most torque with just the flick of a wrist.

Mazda vs. Volkswagen: How Does Japan Fare Against ...

Japanese automakers go up against the best Germany has to offer - who will come out on top?

Young drivers linked to disproportionately more se...

New MG4 Urban heads to UK next month

Back to the future: Ford Fiesta Urba