Marcus Webb 
Land Rover has launched a massive recall affecting 250,857 SUVs due to a critical airbag defect that could prevent deployment during a crash. The recall covers the Range Rover, Defender, and Discovery models spanning multiple model years. Specifically, the affected…
Meet the 1998 Daihatsu Hijet DeckVan—a bizarre JDM oddball now for sale in South Carolina that somehow splits the difference between a van and a pickup. This eighth-generation Hijet is built to Japanese kei regulations, so its 660cc three-cylinder engine…
Lada has added a six-speed manual transmission to the Iskra SW wagon lineup, pairing it with the range-topping 1.6-liter engine that produces 105 HP (78 kW / 106 PS). The new Iskra SW Drive trim replaces the outgoing CVT with…
Mercedes-AMG is putting the finishing touches on its high-performance electric C-Class, with prototypes now spotted testing in the Alps ahead of a likely debut later this year. The AMG variant will share the standard C-Class Electric’s design language but pack…
Bentley’s upcoming electric crossover, codenamed Barnato, has been caught in new spy shots both inside and out, confirming its ultra-luxury credentials and striking design cues. The model closely mirrors the Porsche Cayenne Electric in profile, but Bentley has infused its…
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…
Mazda’s Mazdaspeed AZ-1 is a mid-engined, gullwing-door Kei supercar that has quietly become one of the most sought-after Japanese imports in the U.S. This 1993 Autozam-badged gem, built for just two model years, delivers a modest 64 HP from its…
Lexus has officially killed the LF-ZC, its planned electric sedan concept, but the Japanese brand gave the green light to a direct successor on the very same day. The move preserves years of engineering work, including the gigacast modular platform…
Polestar has confirmed it will stop selling cars in the United States beginning with the 2027 model year due to a new US regulation that blocks the import and sale of connected vehicles tied to China or Russia. The restriction,…
Porsche’s long-awaited electric 718 Boxster/Cayman is still on track, but a near-production prototype wearing Ingolstadt plates suggests Audi’s electric sports car, the Concept C, may arrive first. A test mule registered in Audi’s hometown of Ingolstadt was spotted at the…