Mercedes-Benz is turning a corner with its flagship electric vehicle, reuniting its top-selling battery-powered sedan with the revered S-Class badge. Instead of keeping the EQS as a standalone high-end electric flagship, the German automaker will unify electric and combustion powertrains under a single nameplate family that will span the globe. That approach recognizes lessons learned […]
10 Durable V8 Engines Built to Survive Extreme Mileage and Keep Running for Years
There is no other automotive engine design that inspires as much passion as a properly built V8 engine. Aside from its glorious exhaust note and variable torque output, there are a select few V8 engines that also have a more admirable trait: exceptional strength. V8 engines with that characteristic are the result of those engines […]
Redefining Automotive Elegance: How Japanese Luxury Cars Offer Refined Excellence for Less
Japanese brands prove over 30 years you don’t need to pay eye-watering amounts or constantly worry about maintenance to indulge in luxury motoring. And Japanese luxury cars have gained a following for smooth rides, hushed interiors, precision fit and finish, superior build quality and mechanical reliability. For a long time, German and Italian counterparts might […]
Ford F-150 Raptor versus Tremor: Comparing Engines, Performance, and Capabilities
Ford’s off-road truck offering provides multiple options for customers looking to get off-road, but the F-150 Tremor and F-150 Raptor do that in two very different ways. These pickups are equipped for trails, but their mechanicals, powertrains and personalities are totally different. The Tremor blends trail-ready parts with all of the amenities that a truck […]
10 Imported Cars That Looked Promising on Paper But Failed Drivers in Reality
For many decades, it has been a particularly difficult continent to penetrate for foreign manufacturers, even with successful models abroad. Newcomers, entering the American market after achieving commercial success in Europe or Asia, often came with high expectations, the guarantee of European expertise, inexpensive motoring, good design, or the latest features. The American consumer traditionally […]
Texas Updates Vehicle Registration Rules to Require Valid Unexpired Photo Identification Across State
Vehicles are a vital part of daily life for people in Texas, where hundreds of millions of residents traverse miles of highways, cities, small towns, and border towns. Texas is a big place, with 94 million acres spread across 268,596 square miles, 254 counties, and a population of more than 31 million residents. Vehicle registration […]
Fincantieri Marinette Marine Secures Major U.S. Navy Constellation Class Frigate Contracts
Fincantieri Marinette Marine is a major contributor to the construction of the US Navy’s Constellation-class frigates in Marinette, Wisconsin. The DoD has awarded the firm a $526 million contract for the fourth Constellation-class frigate, following on from the initial April 2020 contractual obligation for the future USS Constellation at a cost of $795 million. The […]
How Changing Wheels and Aerodynamics Boosted Fuel Efficiency in an Audi A2
A 500 Audi A2 1.4 TDI was able to show how surprisingly eye-opening a wheel change can be to everyday fuel economy with minimal cost and fuss. Original 14-inch wheels saw an indicated 68.8mpg average on the trip computer but after the wheels had been swapped out the figure increased to 71.8mpg and kept on […]
Hyundai Set to Overtake Ford in U.S. Quarterly Vehicle Sales
U.S. Automotive Market Poised to Shift This quarter will mark a new first in U.S. automaker market share: Hyundai Motor Group will overtake Ford Motor Company. Cox Automotive’s U.S. automaker market share forecast for Q3 2026 (Sept. 24, 2026) is at 511,421 new vehicle sales for Hyundai Motor Group (Hyundai Motor, Kia and Genesis) versus […]
Bipartisan Legislation Proposes Ban on Chinese Connected Vehicles in United States Market
The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, authored by a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, seeks a permanent ban for Chinese-made vehicles and connected automotive technologies. The legislation, which sets its sights on issues related to national security, automotive manufacturing, supply chains, connected-vehicle data, and competition, is sponsored in the Senate by Senators Bernie Moreno […]