Marcus Webb 
The average marketed price of a new car has hit a record high of $51,974, according to data from Automotive News and Catalyst IQ. This represents a $2,421 or 4.9% increase from the same day last year, and $314 higher…
Lamborghini has turned up the heat on its Urus SE with a new Performante PHEV variant for 2027, packing 801 horsepower and a raft of chassis upgrades aimed at sharpening dynamics without sacrificing daily usability. The headline number is the…
Buc-ee’s has built a reputation on colossal travel centers that double as tourist attractions, but the chain’s roots were far more modest. The first store in Lake Jackson, Texas, opened in 1982 at just 3,000 square feet—small enough to fit…
Fuzzy dice once embodied rebellion and risk in car culture, but their meaning has eroded over decades. The trend traces back to WWII pilots who placed dice on instrument panels—often with seven pips for luck or as a dark nod…
Kia’s subcompact Niro crossover is getting a 2027 refresh that sharpens its styling, upgrades its tech, and refines its ride—while dropping both the fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The updated Niro keeps the same hybrid setup: a 1.6-liter four-cylinder…
Kroger announced on July 1, 2026, plans to acquire regional grocer Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, a cash-and-liabilities deal that includes $1.25 billion in cash and the assumption of approximately $400 million in outstanding liabilities. The transaction, subject to regulatory…
Kia America has delivered a blockbuster June, posting its best-ever monthly sales and setting a new all-time record for first-half deliveries. Total June sales jumped 10.4% year-over-year to 70,507 units, while year-to-date sales surged 3.4% to 430,727 units. The surge…
Suzuki has expanded its mid-size sportbike lineup for 2026 with two fresh GSX-8 models: the retro-styled GSX-8T and the faired GSX-8TT. Following the naked GSX-8S (2023) and the fully faired GSX-8R (2024), the GSX-8TT arrives as Suzuki’s latest middleweight sportbike,…
Mercedes-Benz is leveraging anonymized vehicle data to modernize road infrastructure management across Europe, addressing long-standing issues like potholes, damaged road surfaces, and confusing signage. By aggregating sensor data from modern Mercedes-Benz vehicles—collected voluntarily from customers—the automaker helps authorities detect road…
The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team has announced a new multi-year strategic partnership with Vercel, a leading edge infrastructure platform that helps global companies develop, deliver, and scale the fastest digital experiences. According to Richard Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer of…