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In general, Japanese manufacturers have been more willing to push technical boundaries when it comes to experimenting with different types of engine configurations. We have seen all kinds of different engines come into production. From rotary engines to square fours, to V4s, to inline sixes, and from two-strokes to four-strokes, we’ve literally seen it all. […]
In an era of rising fuel prices and growing interest in electrified powertrains, the used car market has become a fertile hunting ground for buyers who want Lexus refinement with hybrid economy. Among luxury compact SUVs, the Lexus UX 250h stands out as the highest-MPG Lexus crossover you can realistically buy for under $35,000, combining […]
There can’t be many cars that show how quickly the enthusiast landscape has changed like the Fiat 124 Spider. Less than a decade ago we were all a bit mean about the Fiata; After all, who would want a heavier, uglier turbocharged MX-5? Especially since the badge on our shores didn’t radiate many nostalgic compliments. […]
Toyota is reviving the Scion brand as a “mobility company” that will serve as a testing ground for Toyota, a company chief engineer said. Toyota first marked the brand’s revival with the Scion 01 concept at the 2025 SEMA show in November. Don Federico, the concept’s chief engineer, spoke to Road and rail about the […]
Hyundai And Come on are seeking a resolution that could cost them hundreds of millions of dollars, Minnesota’s attorney general announced as part of a settlement. Automakers are being forced to adapt anti-theft technology to existing models that became targets of widespread thefts following a 2021 TikTok trend. The settlement was reached by 35 states […]
Have a pre-purchase inspection performed The best thing you can do before purchasing a used vehicle is to have a pre-purchase inspection (or PPI) carried out. It’s a simple process: find and pay a local mechanic to have the vehicle you’re considering inspected to ensure there are no hidden problems. It’s a small price to […]
Gorden Wagener, Chief Design Officer of Mercedes-Benz since 2016, will step down on January 31, 2026. Mercedes said it was Wagener’s decision to leave the company and that he will be succeeded by Bastian Baudy, who is currently Mercedes-AMG’s chief designer. Wagener’s design portfolio includes the AMG GT, concept cars such as the Vision Iconic […]
At some point in the automotive timeline, the word “Sport” became associated with overly stiff suspensions. Damper and spring tuning have become so non-compliant that every encounter with road imperfections compresses the cerebrospinal fluid like a water balloon being stepped on. The experience isn’t pleasant, and it was our biggest complaint with the outgoing BMW […]
