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Chinese EV manufacturer Nio still only sells a fraction of the vehicles that the likes of Tesla and BYD do, but it's already ready to introduce two new brands, Onvo and Le Dao, to help boost sales by offering EVs at lower price points than its own premium offerings. Onvo is aimed at families and revealed its first model, the L60 compact crossover...

Stellantis has re-upped the trademark for a classic muscle car nameplate. On April 30, the automaker filed an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a new trademark on the Cuda nameplate. The application covers "motor vehicles, namely concept motor vehicles," hinting that even if the Cuda doesn't return as a...

Lamborghini recently teamed up with fellow Italian company Sonus Faber on the development of a premium audio system for the Revuelto. The new audio system was added to the V-12 plug-in hybrid supercar's options list in May, and includes seven speakers in total, including one mounted in the center of the dash. New Jersey's Specialty Vehicle...

Ineos only started production of its first model, the Grenadier SUV, two years ago, but the newly established company, part of the British chemicals giant of the same name, has already launched the Quartermaster pickup truck variant and confirmed plans for a separate electric SUV to be called the Fusilier. The company has no plans of slowing...

Rolls-Royce has received regulatory approval for an application to expand its Goodwood plant in the U.K., and plans to start construction of the new additions to the site soon. However, the expansion isn't aimed at enabling Rolls-Royce to grow volumes beyond the record 6,032 vehicles it delivered in 2023. Instead, it's to enable even more...

Mercedes-Benz has stopped development of a next-generation platform for mid- and full-size electric vehicles as the automaker seeks to reduce spending in the EV segment amid a slowdown in sales. The news was first reported on Monday by Germany's Handelsblatt and since confirmed by Mercedes to fellow German outlet Automobilwoche. "The pace of...

The Lamborghini Revuelto with its modern V-12 engine is no doubt one of the best sounding cars on the planet, but sometimes the driver may want to listen to his or her favorite tunes instead, and Lamborghini wants this experience to be just as memorable. That’s why the automaker has partnered with one of the best audio companies in the...

Back in the 1960s, the muscle cars from Pennsylvania dealership Yenko Chevrolet were highly regarded for their performance modifications. And today the cars are among the most collectable of that era. But there are also new Yenkos in production, though this time around the name is used under license from owner General Marketing Capital. And...

Cruise on Monday announced its robotaxis will return to the road for the first time since last October, when the fleet was parked following an accident with a pedestrian in San Francisco. The relaunch will take place in Phoenix, and only two robotaxis will be in operation initially, in each case with a safety driver behind the wheel. Cruise...

Ferrari has filed a patent application for a side exhaust system, which could give its future road cars a different look. The application in question was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 28, and was originally filed by Ferrari on Aug. 24, 2023. In it, Ferrari discusses an asymmetrical design, with the...

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been updated for 2025, and among the updates is the addition of a fully electric grade. It's called the G 580 with EQ Technology, and it features a four-motor powertrain that delivers a peak 579 hp and the ability to execute a tank turn, or what Mercedes likes to call the G-Turn. We just tested it. The Ford Mustang...

The Kia EV6 has received a mid-cycle refresh that includes significant changes to the electric compact crossover, inside and out. The updated EV6 made its debut in Kia's home market of Korea overnight, where order books are already open. Timing for the U.S. hasn't been announced. The current EV6 arrived here for the 2022 model year and spawned the...

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E features the new Rally performance grade to serve as the model's flagship. It's inspired by rallycross racing, but that inspiration doesn't only extend to the vehicle's looks. Ford on Tuesday provided some insight into the testing that took place during the Mustang Mach-E Rally's development, much of which included...

Mercedes-Benz appears to be preparing a second update for its GLE-Class midsize SUV, one more substantial than the previous update. A GLE-Class prototype with a new front-end design hidden under some camouflage gear has been spotted testing, confirming that work on an updated version is underway. Parts of the interior have also been concealed and...

The deal is back. Lebanon Ford, a Ford dealership near Dayton, Ohio, is offering up a turnkey 2024 Ford Mustang with 810 hp for just $49,995. Lebanon Ford made a name for itself late last decade offering similar upgrade packages for the previous-generation Mustang, with some 800-hp deals starting from just $39,995. Like with most things, prices...

Zeekr has followed in the footsteps of fellow EV startup Rivian by raising funds via an initial public offering in the U.S. Shares of the Chinese company started trading as American depositary receipts on May 10 on the New York Stock Exchange, under the ticker symbol “ZK.” Due to an oversubscription, Zeekr expanded the size of its IPO...

Mercedes-Benz mints money with the G-Class. At one point a late-1970s leftover in its model plan, the G has rocketed in status to become one of its bestselling and most profitable—and glitziest—Benz vehicles. It remains its most capable off-roader, no question: with three differential locks, nine forward gears, plenty of inches of...

It's been three years since JLR announced a radical plan to transform Jaguar into an ultra-luxury brand selling only electric vehicles. The automaker has revealed very few details on that plan since, but CEO Adrian Mardell has now confirmed a concept will debut later this year at an event in the U.S. Mardell mentioned the concept while speaking to...

Aston Martin's Vantage sports car has been thoroughly overhauled, gaining new styling, a much-improved interior, and plenty of extra horsepower in the process. The car is due at dealerships later this year, and we've just tested one. The ID.Buzz, VW's spiritual successor to the iconic Microbus with electric power, standard third-row seats, and the...

The long wait for the Volkswagen ID.Buzz in U.S. showrooms is almost over. The three-row electric minivan serving as the spiritual successor to the iconic Microbus is due to start sales in the U.S. in the second half of the year as a 2025 model, and VW on Monday confirmed some of the specifications for this market. The all-important pricing...