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Audi Will Cut Options Because Having 100 Steering Wheels Is Excessive
Audi will slim down the list of options by offering fewer, higher-quality extras in a bid to reduce complexity, cut costs, and elevate a car's interior.
Audi Wants to Catch Mercedes by Selling Two Million Cars Annually
Audi is working on a new long-term strategy to boost annual sales to two million vehicles, which would represent a first for the luxury brand.
The Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI Electric Hot Hatch Is Coming Next Year
The ID.2 will become the ID. Polo when it goes on sale in 2026 together with the hot GTI. VW is changing how it names electric cars by using familiar monikers.
Kia Just Had Its Best Month Ever: 'Another Sales Milestone'
Kia just had its best sales month ever as it continues to have a strong year. Here's what models are selling, and which ones aren't.
Enthusiasts Rejoice: The Nissan Z Nismo Is Finally Getting a Manual
After many complaints, Nissan will finally offer a Z Nismo with a manual transmission alongside the nine-speed automatic.
2026 Ram 1500 Hemi First Drive Review: The V8 Is Still Enough
The Hemi Ram is back to lure pickup truck buyers from Ford and GM, and it leans all the way into the macho bit.
Rivian CEO Says China’s ‘Cars Are Actually Better:’ TDS
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said everyone's fixation on Chinese automaker's cost is all wrong.
A Dodge Charger EV Driver Got a Ticket for a Loud Exhaust
The driver was cited for a public nuisance due to his electric muscle car's "super loud" muffler, in the words of the cop who pulled him over.
New McLaren CEO Says It’s in No Hurry to Build an EV
Carmakers keep pushing back their electrification timelines. Rather than guessing when it might have one ready, McLaren is simply waiting things out.
Dog and Dirt Tested: A Year of Hard Use With Canvasback Car Seat Covers
Canvasback seat covers are a classy way to dog-proof your car. We outfitted a BMW wagon with its interior protection products to find their pros and cons.
Finally, an EV With Great Analog Switches and Gauges
This "remastered" Rolls-Royce Corniche has an 800V EV powertrain. But the dashboard is more exciting to me.
The Smart ForTwo Is Coming Back As The Mercedes-Designed, Geely-Built #2
The successor to the original Smart Car is coming back by the end of 2026.
16-Cylinder Engines Are Extremely Cool, But Only A Few Production Cars Have Used Them
Obviously, the bigger the number the better, and that goes for engines.
18,000 Waters In One Order Causes Taco Bell To Pause AI Drive-Through Rollout
After an ambitious AI rollout that brought the technology to 500 drive-through locations, the company is reassessing the plan.
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized After Getting Rear-Ended, And Things Only Get Weirder From There
The good news is, neither the Honda driver nor the Bronco driver suffered life-threatening injuries and Giuliani is also reportedly expected to recover fully.
How To Check Power Steering Fluid (And How Often You Need To Change It)
It's good practice to change it every 50,000 miles or five years. If your steering fluid is contaminated (it will be dark red), you should change it pronto.