Why Suzuki took Consumer Reports to court over its testing – Jalopnik

Gestalt images/Shutterstock Consumer Reports’ results can sometimes be quite damning. The publication is known for its impartiality, and that can lead to negative press. For example, we covered 67 used models that you shouldn’t buy, according to Consumer Reports. Now automakers should expect bad press; after all, […]

The last production car with a hand crank was still for sale new in 1997: Jalopnik

The first cars lacked some of today’s modern conveniences, including electric starters. It wasn’t until 1912, when Charles F. Kettering invented one for Cadillac, that there was even an option besides manual starting. However, rather than becoming a footnote in early automotive history, the hand crank persisted on some […]

Mercedes has secretly modernized the original AMG Super Sedan

Ex-Mercedes design boss Gorden Wagner discovers a ‘Red Pig’ reboot. The original AMG sedan took second place at the 1971 Spa 24 Hours. The spectacular tribute will likely remain a one-off effort. Mercedes bought a majority stake in AMG in 1999 before becoming a wholly owned subsidiary six years later. However, the company had been […]

Toyota UA80 transmission problems cause lawsuit

The eight-speed gearbox, torque converters and software from Lexus and Toyota are said to be defective. February 17, 2026 – A lawsuit has been filed against the Toyota UA80 transmission after customers complained about problems with the eight-speed gearbox. In addition to the Toyota UA80 transmission, the class action lawsuit alleges that the torque converters […]