Automotive design trends, like fashion, are cyclical. What was once dismissed as outdated or awkward can later be embraced as timeless or even iconic. The same goes for car designs: jellybean-shaped ’90s coupes and the gaudy excesses of the ’70s…
Lexus’s fifth-generation RX 350, launched in 2023, rides on the brand’s new GA-K platform, trading its predecessor’s familiar look for a bolder, more rigid design. While the chassis and powertrain updates didn’t transform it into a driver’s car—our 2023 first…
Modern automatic transmissions are increasingly ditching the traditional dipstick in favor of “sealed” units, marketed with “lifetime” automatic transmission fluid (ATF). But here’s the catch: there’s no such thing as a forever fluid. Servicing these sealed gearboxes isn’t a DIY…
Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have announced the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance, aiming to realize air mobility for all. The alliance will combine Joby’s expertise in electric aviation with Toyota’s production systems and operational excellence. The…
Genesis’s first SUV, the 2021 GV80, has defied typical depreciation forecasts after five years on the used market. Industry tools like iSeeCars and CarEdge had projected the GV80 would lose roughly 48.5% to 49.8% of its original sticker price by…
The auto industry has seen numerous innovations and technological developments over the years, from disc brakes to three-point seatbelts, making cars safer, more efficient, and useful. However, as technology advances, older cars can become outdated and potentially obsolete. According to…
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…
Lime, the electric bike and scooter rental company backed by Uber Technologies Inc., has filed for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise up to $180.9 million. The company is offering 6.7 million shares priced between $24 and…
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…
Toyota’s UZ engine family is one of the most celebrated lineups in automotive history, powering everything from luxury sedans to rugged SUVs and trucks over a 24-year production run from 1989 to 2013. The family consists of three distinct V8s—each…