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Ford is close to revealing an updated Expedition A teaser photo reveals a new front end design Spy shots suggest a rugged Expedition Tremor model will be introduced Ford gave its F-150 an update for the 2024 model year, and now the pickup truck's Expedition SUV counterpart is about to go under the knife. The current Expedition arrived in 2017 as a...

Red Bull Racing feeder team RB has dropped Daniel Ricciardo Liam Lawson will race with RB for the remainder of the season Lawson may be promoted to Red Bull if he manages to outperform current RB driver Yuki Tsunoda Daniel Ricciardo has been dropped by the RB Formula 1 team, potentially marking the end of his F1 career. The Red Bull Racing feeder...

Jeep may turn to traditional hybrids to attract price-sensitive buyers Jeep already offers traditional hybrid powertrain in the Avenger subcompact crossover Jeep still pushing ahead with EVs Jeep plans to investigate traditional hybrid powertrains as a lower-cost alternative to plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains, a senior executive has...

Bentley has abandoned its plan to only sell EVs by 2030 Bentley still plans to launch its first EV in late 2026 Rivals Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce still expected to launch multiple EVs this decade Bentley only two years ago was committed to launching five electric vehicles this decade on the road to becoming a pure EV brand as soon as 2030...

A live-action Hot Wheels movie is already in the works and now Mattel’s other tiny toy car brand, Matchbox, is getting a movie of its own. The new movie “Matchbox” was announced by Apple Original Films on Sept. 17, and it's set to star WWE personality-turned-Hollywood actor John Cena. Cena is a genuine car guy, who daily drives a...

The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron reaches dealerships by the end of 2024 The compact electric crossover is priced from $65,095 The price undercuts the related Porsche Macan EV by more than $12,000 Audi's new Q6 E-Tron sails into showrooms later this year, and the automaker on Wednesday announced pricing information. The electric compact crossover arrives as...

A new McLaren hypercar may be just around the corner, and not just any old hypercar, but the successor to the P1. McLaren on Wednesday released a video to social media listing the attributes of its cars whose names end with the number “1,” i.e. the F1 and P1. The video concludes with the date Oct. 6 on display, suggesting that this is...

Hyundai and Kia's next-generation infotainment system due in 2026 New infotainment system will integrate Samsung's SmartThings app New infotainment system will offer some features that relate to aspects of a user's lifestyle and tastes beyond the vehicle Hyundai and Kia on Wednesday announced a partnership with Samsung to develop a next-generation...

Is the Sasquatch, or Bigfoot, as the rumored beast is more commonly known, real? Ford is at least open to the possibility and has built a Bronco that would be ideal for anyone looking to find out. It's a one-off build based on the 2024 Bronco Badlands model equipped with the available Sasquatch off-road package, and it will be given away as part...

Redesigned Audi A5 will soon spawn high-performance RS 5 flagship New RS 5 will come with liftback and wagon body styles Power will likely come from plug-in hybrid powertrain built around twin-turbo V-6 Audi has a new A5 on its hands, and once again there will be a high-performance RS 5 flagship, prototypes for which are still out testing. Our...

Vigilante 4x4 has built a 1979 Jeep Cherokee S restomod powered by a Viper V-10 The engine is a tuned example built by Prefix and displacing 9.0 liters Vigilante 4x4 builds start at $295,000 Vigilante 4x4 is a company that has built up a reputation for building classic Jeeps that retain their original looks but boast modern mechanicals, including...

The Renault 5 isn't the only iconic nameplate Renault plans to revive for the electric era. A modern Renault 4 is also in the works, and a prototype has been spotted again. The original 4, also known as the 4L, was produced for more than 30 years, finally ending in 1994. Available in a variety of body styles, though primarily a four-door...

The U.S. Commerce Department on Monday proposed a ban on the U.S. sale of connected vehicles fitted with Chinese software and hardware systems, due to national security concerns surrounding the collection of data, and the possibility the vehicles may be manipulated remotely. The ban, if approved, would be introduced as soon as 2026, starting with...

Stellantis is searching for a successor to current CEO Carlos Tavares, whose contract is set to expire in early 2026. The information was first reported on Tuesday by Bloomberg, citing confirmation from the automaker. Stellantis told the news agency that it was normal procedure to initiate a search for a successor to Tavares in anticipation of his...

The redesigned Honda Passport will keep its V-6 engine The TrailSport model will return to the lineup and looks beefier than today's model The 2026 Honda Passport will on sale in 2025 A redesigned Honda Passport arrives for the 2026 model year, and just like its predecessor will feature a rugged TrailSport model. Honda on Tuesday released more...

The GR Corolla gets a mild update for 2025, which includes a new front fascia The GR Corolla also gains an automatic transmission option The 2025 GR Corolla arrives this winter with a $39,995 starting price Like a fine wine, the Toyota GR Corolla just gets better with age. Toyota has introduced several updates for the GR Corolla for the 2025 model...

The Kia Sportage will sport a refresh for 2026 The Sportage's update will feature revised front and rear ends with Sorento-like lighting elements The 2026 Kia Sportage should debut in 2025 Kia engineers have been spotted testing prototypes for an updated Sportage expected in showrooms next year as a 2026 model. The current Sportage, on sale since...

Ram is out testing prototypes for an updated Heavy Duty, but the brand provided an early look on Tuesday of some of the styling changes. Due later this year as a 2025 model, the updated truck can be identified by new lights at both ends as well as a revised grille that adopts extra slats and appears to integrate a large sensor at its base. The...

Rolls-Royce started sales of its first electric vehicle last year in the form of the Spectre coupe. It has proven to be a huge hit, with order books already filled through 2025 prior to the start of production a year ago. Rolls-Royce doesn't plan to rest on its laurels, though. According to Automotive News (subscription required), the automaker is...

The 2025 F-Series Super Duty offers a new Platinum Plus package New package adds extras like a satin finish for the grille and Smoked Truffle interior color The Super Duty continues to deliver a payload of up to 8,000 pounds and towing capacity of up to 40,000 pounds Pricing for the 2025 F-Series Super Duty starts at $47,295, including destination...