DETROIT — Exotic and practical, progressive and conservative, modern and traditional. The all-new 2026 Lexus ES has a dual personality: it’s offered in electric and gas models while sporting flashy design for customers shy on the latest tech.

Rolling into Supino’s Pizzeria in Eastern Market to satisfy my appetite for the best Brooklyn pie...Read more

As consumers continue to look for big vehicles across all manufacturers’ footprints, Nissan continues to provide excellence with its flagship Armada SUV.

Recently, tested the NISMO edition, which boasts great exterior aesthetics and serious interior flare for those NISMO brand followers ready for all the craze. NISMO stands for Nissan ...Read more

There is an unwritten law in the car business that says if you're selling a compact hatchback, it must resemble either a kitchen appliance or a Transformer having an emotional breakdown. Bonus points if it has enough fake vents to cool a nuclear reactor that isn't actually there.

Then there's the Mazda3 Hatchback. It doesn't wear six spoilers. ...Read more

My earliest memory is sitting on the front bench seat of my parents’ Pinehurst Green 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser wagon. A typical American family, we went on to own a Chevy Blazer and a 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass diesel wagon — woodgrain and all.

It's no surprise these vehicles became enduring American icons, says Richard Ratay, author of ...Read more

San Diego chipmaker Qualcomm announced Wednesday that BMW has chosen it as the lead chip supplier for the automaker’s next-generation vehicles, extending a partnership into the next decade.

The deal builds on a relationship that began in 2021, when BMW first selected Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Ride technology for its driver-assist and self-...Read more

Stellantis NV reported a profitable second quarter Thursday that was boosted by rising demand for its vehicles in North America, but investors aren't yet convinced by the carmaker's ambitious new turnaround plan as shares fell in New York and elsewhere.

The maker of Jeep, Ram and Fiat vehicles posted quarterly net profit of $335 million (293 ...Read more

In the wake of the United Auto Workers corruption scandal several years ago, the federal watchdog overseeing the Detroit union issued a seemingly basic recommendation: Create an annual budget.

The UAW — a sprawling organization with roughly 400,000 dues-paying members and more than $1 billion spread across several funds — had not previously...Read more

Amazon.com Inc.’s driverless-car business will be allowed to commercially deploy as many as 2,500 vehicles annually in the U.S. over the next two years, clearing the way for more robotaxis in a market dominated by Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced Thursday that it will give a temporary ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. is betting a pick up in pickup production will set the stage in the second half of 2026 for next year when it has major product launches, hopes for trade clarity and the start of a new business vertical.

Second-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations sent shares of the Dearborn automaker up almost 4% on Wednesday after...Read more

Since the start of the year, four high-speed charging stations have opened in Bentonville, Arkansas, even though the state has been a laggard in transitioning to electric vehicles.

Bentonville, however, is Walmart Inc. country and these are Walmart chargers — three at stores near the company’s headquarters and one at the airport.

In a ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. is recalling almost 80,000 SUVs for an issue where an unoccupied driver's seat may unexpectedly recline and trap a passenger.

The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker has issued the recall on certain 2026-27 Explorers and Lincoln Aviators. A remedy is under development, and it's unclear when a fix will be made available. A trapped ...Read more

Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday declared a $1.3 billion net loss in the second quarter of 2026 related to one-time special charges for changes in its electric vehicle plans, but the company increased its financial guidance for the year on strong pricing, mix and demand.

The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker now is forecasting annual operating income of...Read more

Roundabouts have emerged in force on Minnesota roads in the last two decades, now numbering nearly 600.

Drivers tend to love or hate them — specifically, they hate the way other drivers use them. But they’re beloved by traffic engineers, who praise the way they keep vehicles flowing and reduce serious crashes.

Once in a while, though, they...Read more

When an automotive journalist drives somebody else’s car, the price of gas might not be top of mind. However, when said journalist takes a summer trip to visit relatives, state parks, and his old hometown, gas prices matter.

That's why this journalist took advantage of the opportunity to test-drive the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited. It ...Read more

GAYDON, England — This week witnessed another luxury automobile unveiling. Yet this time, it seems to have wandered off script. Range Rover, the company that became fabulously wealthy convincing the world's affluent that every trip to the opera required eight inches of ground clearance and enough suspension travel to cross the Kalahari, has ...Read more

Even chart-topping commuter vehicles are held to lower expectations by consumers than other types of vehicles. They serve a purpose, are relatively inexpensive, and have limited frills and no thrills.

But KIA has gained tremendous traction in this market segment in recent years with redesigns, new model roll-outs and expansive hybrid options, ...Read more

BROOKLYN, Michigan — In the year after Ford Custom Garage launched, offering special vehicle packages outfitted by dealers and upfitters before delivery to customers, sales have more than tripled this year over the last.

The channel, one of three under the Ford Customization division, offers personality and performance at an affordable price ...Read more

MEMPHIS ― Is candy food? Is the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla transportation?

Inspired by Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division, the hell-raising hot hatch is a daily sugar high. WAUUUURGH! I nailed the throttle out of my cul-de-sac into the twisties. WAUUUURGH! I nailed it onto the I-75 on-ramp north to Auburn Hills. WAUUUURGH! I stomped on it out of a ...Read more

U.S. auto safety regulators will start developing new requirements to ensure drivers and passengers can safely exit their vehicles, a significant move to address issues exposed by sometimes deadly incidents in which people have become trapped inside cars.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Thursday that it would begin the ...Read more

WASHINGTON — The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee approved a series of six nominations and seven bills on Wednesday, including a measure to limit the use of vehicles and vehicle technologies developed by foreign entities of concern on American roadways.

The bill, introduced by Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, and co-sponsored ...Read more