A newly filed patent from Stellantis describes a split, fold-down tailgate that could work for sedans and hatchbacks, significantly boosting cargo volumes. The patent, filed in France, depicts a split tailgate with a lower section that folds down flat and…
Toyota Motor Corp. reported a fiscal first-quarter net profit of 1.48 trillion yen ($9.4 billion) on August 4, 2026, nearly doubling its 841 billion yen profit from the same period a year earlier. The Japanese automaker attributed the surge to…
In 1955, Chrysler launched its Imperial division to compete in the luxury segment against Cadillac and Lincoln, positioning the brand as a leader in high-tech innovation. By 1958, the division introduced Auto-Pilot, one of the first modern cruise-control systems, on…
The MythBusters team put the urban legend to the test: if you can’t avoid hitting a moose, should you speed up or brake? The answer is brutal. In the show’s Alaska Special episode, hosts Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant…
Subaru’s 2026 WRX Base trim delivers a turbocharged punch for just $33,690, proving that a budget-friendly performance sedan can still thrill on and off the track. The base model retains the same 2.4-liter turbocharged Boxer four-cylinder engine found across the…
Mercedes-Benz is expanding the order book for its new electric Grand Limousine, the VLE, with additional variants that hit the market immediately. Customers can now choose from four distinct trim levels: the standard lineup, the EXCLUSIVE trim, and two new…
A reckless Mercedes-Benz sedan driver slammed into the rear of a Ford F-150 pickup truck in a high-speed collision captured on video, leaving the Mercedes spinning off the road and crashing into a tree. The incident occurred when a Lamborghini…
Ford is rolling out aggressive July 2026 sales incentives on the 2026 Mustang, anchored by a nationwide Summer Sales Event that includes interest-free financing and up to 90 days of payment deferral. The campaign spans lease and retail offers across…
A 28-year-old man survived a catastrophic explosion inside his Audi in Totowa, New Jersey, on Monday morning, leaving investigators scrambling for answers. The blast, which occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m., reduced the vehicle to a twisted wreck, with debris scattered…
Mercedes-AMG has electrified its iconic compact-sedan hot hatch with the new CLA45 EV, unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The all-electric CLA45 delivers a headline-grabbing 671 horsepower—up from 416 in the outgoing gas model—via a trio of axial-flux electric…