Opel is breaking from convention with its next-generation Astra, dropping the traditional hatchback body in favor of a wagon. Speaking to Auto Express, Opel CEO Florian Huettl confirmed that the successor—built on Stellantis’ new STLA One platform—will skip the familiar…
Kia has given its affordable Niro crossover a head-to-toe refresh for 2027, trading electric power for a hybrid-only lineup and dialing up the style and tech. The updated model lands in U.S. showrooms this summer with sharper looks, a modernized…
Lamborghini has resurrected the Urus Performante for 2027 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, adding 146 horsepower to push total output to 801 HP. The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 works with an electric motor integrated into the ZF eight-speed transmission to deliver…
Hyundai is recalling 96,310 SUVs due to a critical software flaw that can cause the instrument panel display to go blank while driving. The recall covers the 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson, including both hybrid variants. According to the automaker, a software…
Christian von Koenigsegg, founder and CEO of Koenigsegg, has made it clear: the Swedish hypercar maker isn’t pivoting to electric vehicles anytime soon. Speaking during a tour of the company’s Ängelholm factory for the unveiling of the Sadair’s Spear Lego…
Mazda has refreshed its Flair Crossover for the Japanese market with subtle styling updates and a raft of new safety tech, keeping it in lockstep with its Suzuki Hustler twin. The kei-based crossover remains Japan-exclusive, where it outsells the Mazda-badged…
Audi’s 2026 A3 compact-car range rolls out a comprehensive interior and tech refresh across all body styles and powertrains, including the S3 and RS3 performance models. The headline change is the elimination of most physical buttons in the cabin, replaced…
The Bovensiepen 05 GT is a limited-run, Alpina-badged beast built on the BMW M5 Touring, packing a fire-breathing hybrid V8 that cranks out 790 HP and 1,100 Nm of torque. That’s a 72-HP bump over the donor M5’s powertrain, thanks…
Japanese tuner Damd has launched a retro-inspired styling kit for Suzuki’s Spacia Gear kei van, transforming its boxy silhouette into a pocket-sized off-roader with tasteful upgrades. The Noct kit starts at $880 (¥140,800) and includes a custom grille, headlight bezels,…
Chevrolet is gunning for a new production-car benchmark at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this weekend with its fire-breathing Corvette ZR1X. The 2027 model will tackle the 12.42-mile (20 km) course—packed with 156 corners and a 4,725-foot (1,440 m)…