The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class debuts with updated styling, new technology and more powerful engines. A new V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft provides surprising performance in the luxury flagship. Updated screens and rear-seat technology modernize the already high-tech cabin. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is an icon. For more than 70 years, it has been the favorite choice […]
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Happy Thursday! It’s January 29, 2026 and this is The Morning Shift: your daily digest of the most important car news from around the world, in one place. Here are the top stories shaping the way Americans drive and get around. In this morning’s […]
Plymouth Listen, I know we all love sports cars. I love it too, but after driving some bona fide family cars early this year, like the Honda Passport, Polestar 4, Subaru Outback Wilderness, and Toyota Crown, I’ve really gained an appreciation for what goes into building a […]
When the Lincoln Navigator and its Ford cousin, the Expedition, were redesigned for 2025, they got more than just updated styling and circular steering wheels. The jumbo SUVs also received a rare and beautiful new feature: a tailgate. Some people think tailgates belong exclusively on pickups, or have no opinion about tailgates at all. I’m […]
The class action lawsuit includes several Acura and Honda models that may have engine problems. January 29, 2026 – Problems with the Honda 3.5-liter V6 engine have led to a lawsuit alleging that a recall and other actions by Honda failed to repair several Acura and Honda models. The class action includes these vehicles equipped […]
For many, owning a Chevrolet is as patriotic as it gets. After all, the bow tie badge represents an important part of the made-in-the-US movement. But what if your wheels of freedom aren’t made in the USA at all? An easy way to find out is to take a […]
The RS5 will be Audi’s first plug-in hybrid RS model. Expect a V6 engine under the hood. The new RS5 will be available as a liftback and station wagon. When Audi outlined its plans for 2026 a few months ago, it conveniently left out what will arguably be its most exciting product. In addition to […]
Hips don’t lie, Shakira once said. Well, so do the numbers, and the V-shaped chart above makes it clear what impact marrying Geely has had on Proton’s sales. Everyone here who is yet to find the right life partner, here is your inspiration. In 2010, the national automaker sold 153,041 cars to gain a 26% […]
The Insurance Institute for Transportation Safety (IIHS) announced today that it is implementing a new crash test that evaluates the ability of the front seat head restraints to prevent common whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions. The IIHS has tested front head restraints for decades, but recently stopped evaluating the […]
Production of Model S and X will end in 2026, after years of serving as Tesla’s flagship. Fremont will transition to manufacturing Optimus robots, not cars. Tesla seems to be going all-in on AI and robotics. Say goodbye to the Tesla Model S and Model X. The EV maker will end production of its two […]