A $250,000 budget unlocks a wild mix of new cars, from razor-sharp sports sedans to burly off-roaders and even a few sensible choices. Our readers weighed in with their dream purchases, revealing a spectrum of tastes—some chasing raw performance, others…
Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn, currently a fugitive facing financial allegations, has weighed in on investor calls for his return to the automaker. In an interview with Reuters, Ghosn framed the push as a rational reaction to years of failed…
Troy, a Boston-based professional fresh out of a Vermont military college, is trading in his 2006 Audi A4 3.2 Avant — a college-era beater with dents, scrapes, and occasional oil leaks — for a more refined daily driver. His budget…
Private equity giant Bain Capital is set to acquire a controlling 51% stake in Volkswagen’s heavy-diesel engine unit Everllence for approximately $8.4 billion, with Volkswagen retaining a 49% holding, according to a company statement confirmed by Bloomberg. The deal is…
Ford Motor Co. has reversed course on its reliance on artificial intelligence for quality control by rehiring 350 veteran engineers—dubbed “gray beards”—over the past three years to address persistent defects that cost the automaker billions. These experienced engineers, many recruited…
American drivers are holding onto their cars longer than ever amid sky-high repair costs, making DIY maintenance a necessity. But if you’re still piloting a 4.6-liter Ford Thunderbird from the 10th generation, you’re in for a special kind of frustration.…
Volvo’s 2025 XC60 lands in the slightly above-average reliability bracket according to Consumer Reports’ latest owner survey, putting it on par with post-2022 facelift models. J.D. Power’s 74/100 score for quality and reliability further confirms the XC60 sits in the…
If the daily news cycle feels like a relentless downpour of gloom, Fifth Gear Classic’s new YouTube channel offers a free, bite-sized escape into the cars and fashion of the early 2000s. The channel’s Full Episodes playlist delivers every episode…
A recent reader poll asked automotive enthusiasts to share their favorite types of driving, and the responses revealed a surprising mix of mature, practical, and adrenaline-fueled preferences. Gone are the days when hooliganism and track days dominated the conversation—today’s drivers…
Volkswagen Group is doubling down on its cost-cutting crusade with a sweeping plan to slash complexity across its sprawling model lineup. The German automotive giant is targeting fewer models and variants, prioritizing high-volume products that sell best rather than maintaining…