Europe’s new-car market roared back to life in May 2026, with 1,152,523 registrations across the EU, EFTA (Iceland, Norway, Switzerland), and the UK—a 3.6% year-over-year jump. The EU alone grew 3.2%, while the UK matched the overall rise at 3.6%.…
Agility Robotics, the Oregon-based maker of the humanoid warehouse robot Digit, announced on June 24, 2026, that it will go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), valuing the firm at $2.5 billion. The move marks the…
General Motors is staring down the barrel of losing its long-held U.S. auto sales crown to Toyota as American buyers stampede toward gasoline-electric hybrids, according to a mid-2026 forecast from Cox Automotive. The Japanese automaker is projected to grab 15.8%…
Honda is bringing back the quirky Element as a hybrid in 2029, according to Auto News. Production is slated to begin at Honda’s Ohio plant, with the model targeting a global audience and an ambitious first-year output of 100,000 units.…
Automakers represented by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation—including General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai—warned they may halt all new and used vehicle sales in California starting July 1, 2026, unless the state delays enforcement of a 2024 law aimed at…
Inline-six engines—often called straight-sixes—have powered legends from JDM sports cars to German muscle machines and even heavy-duty semis, and now they’re making a comeback in luxury and performance segments. But despite their smoothness and character, these long, linear powerplants come…
A fresh-faced American automaker is gunning for the budget pickup segment with a trio of no-frills trucks and SUVs that blend Japanese Kei-car DNA with Texas-built grit. REO Industries—named after a defunct 1905 brand resurrected by Texas realtor Zach De…
Ford’s all-new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform has been under development for years as a low-cost foundation for future electric models, starting with a mid-size pickup scheduled to debut later this year and enter production at Louisville Assembly in 2027.…
Ford’s SUV lineup has become a go-to for used-car shoppers in the U.S., with several models ranking among the most popular choices in the first quarter of 2026. According to Experian’s Q1 2026 Automotive Consumer Trends & Analysis Report, Ford…
Dogs love car rides for the sights, smells, and adventure, but which vehicles actually make the best rides for our four-legged co-pilots? After polling Jalopnik’s commentariat, the consensus is clear: space, comfort, and easy access are king. Whether it’s a…