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A class action lawsuit was served to Valvoline after its Instant Oil Change facility filled a 2025 Kia Sorento with oil that did not meet the vehicle manufacturer's specifications. According to the suit, the vehicle manufacturer's oil specification for the Sorento is 0W-30. Despite that, the ...

A report from The Drive states that Dodge CEO Matt McAlear is not ruling out a new sports model priced under $30,000. At that price point, it would undercut every affordable sports car currently available in the U.S., including the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Toyota GR86. Affordability is one ...

It hasn’t been long since Aston Martin initiated a voluntary recall of the DBX, following concerns about its tire pressure monitoring system. That issue alone was enough to raise eyebrows about a model that serves as the brand’s volume seller. Now, just a week later, the DBX is facing a new recall, ...

“Six for 6 in 2026,” that’s Randy Parker’s shorthand for the automaker’s latest goal – a sixth consecutive year of record sales for Hyundai Motor America, where he serves as CEO. But that’s just the beginning of what the Korean carmaker has in mind. Hyundai has come a long way since it launched ...

In 2025, Mercedes-Benz took a direct hit from tariffs imposed by the US government. The bill: about $1.2 billion in extra costs, which helped drag earnings down by 57%. The German marque wasn’t alone – automakers across the board lost tens of billions as import duties piled up. Mercedes didn’t ...

As average gas prices across the United States have topped $4.00 per gallon for the first time since August 2022 and continue to trend upward reaching $4.08 on April 2, Americans are starting to really feel it at the pump. Since late February 2026, gas prices surged over 30%—a rise of more than $1 ...

Unless you’re a motorsport diehard, Lola Cars probably isn’t a name you hear every day. The British brand has mostly kept out of the limelight lately, even though it built some of the most important race cars in history. In the 1960s, Lola’s machines went up against the big names and earned a ...

Forget stolen catalytic converters or wheels getting jacked overnight. Amsterdam has a wing mirror theft epidemic, specifically, the kind packed with cameras, blind spot sensors, and heating elements found on high-end luxury cars. A recent Instagram reel highlighting the bagged-up mirrors lining ...

The electric vehicle boom has hit a more complicated phase. After years of relentless growth, markets like the United States have shown their first signs of softening. Reports indicate EV sales dipped for the first time in years, a signal that early adopters have largely been captured while ...

Nissan continues to support the electric vehicle market with the new Leaf introduced last year, as its affordability makes it a more accessible option for those looking to make the switch or simply buy a new EV. Unfortunately, though, some examples are already facing an early setback after the ...

The Mercedes-Benz EQS hasn't had the easiest of lives. It was met with a mixed reception when it was new, and it's also one of the slowest-selling cars the German automaker has ever produced. On paper, the car was groundbreaking and revolutionary, but people simply weren't convinced enough to go to ...

NWS Marquette has upgraded to Ice Storm Warnings across Michigan's Upper Peninsula as a second wave of freezing rain takes aim at highways already battered by two days of ice, sleet and snow. The warnings take effect Friday evening and persist through Saturday afternoon, with ice accumulations up ...

Mazda is one of the brands that has successfully reinvented itself and gained a whole new type of following. From just being another Japanese brand, it transformed into offering more upscale models with even more premium designs and feel. The brand's patented Kodo design language has given the ...

We’ve known for a while that Nissan is working on the next GT-R, even as earlier plans hinted at an all-electric future for the badge. That idea hasn’t completely disappeared, but it’s clearly not the full story anymore. Now, there’s a bit more clarity thanks to comments from Ponz Pandikuthira, ...

It's safe to say that Audi is one of the pioneers of the inline-five engine. Even though it wasn't the first, five-cylinders have become one of its hallmarks, especially back in the '80s. That said, the first inline-five was from Mercedes-Benz, but its development was led by Ferdinand Piëch of the ...

Jaguar has issued a recall for over 16,000 I-Pace electric crossovers in the UK over a potential fire safety risk, sending owners into panic mode. In a notice issued to I-Pace customers, Jaguar said some of the EVs have experienced thermal overload in the battery, which “may present as smoke or ...

If you are planning to drive anywhere between the Rockies and the Great Lakes this Easter weekend, read this first. The National Weather Service has Winter Storm Warnings active across 12 states, and what should worry you is not the snow totals on their own. It is when those totals arrive. Two ...

Now, reverse importing to Japan isn't new. Honda, Toyota, and Mitsubishi did it way back in the '90s. The practice is making a comeback, though, as a way of appeasement to avoid retaliatory tariffs that could make Japanese-built cars prohibitively expensive, as well as to improve Japan-U.S. trade ...

Believe it or not, Nissan actually managed to get through 2025 in decent shape, posting slight gains largely thanks to its SUV-heavy lineup. That same script is playing out again in the first quarter of 2026, and it’s not exactly subtle. The Nissan Rogue remains the centerpiece, with 70,174 units ...

It won't be too long before Jaguar restarts production with its first-ever electric GT. First impressions had been made, and it's said to be a promising product. The yet-to-be-named model is crucial for Jaguar, and if it fails, we might as well wave goodbye to the British automaker for good. The ...

Pikes Peak is a mountain range in Colorado that is normally just a geological feature, but it also has a long and storied motoring history. Dubbed the "Race to the Clouds," it began its inaugural race in 1916. The race takes place on a 12.42-mile course with 156 turns, climbing from ...