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In the first half of this decade, there was a race to set a cutoff date for the ol’ combustion engine. Volvo claimed an early lead, announcing in early 2021 that it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. But like many other automakers, it has since…

At the 2025 Japan Mobility Show this week, Mazda finally made its new logo official. It’s been a long time coming, considering the trademark filing first surfaced over a year ago. As initially believed, this is indeed a subtle evolution of the symbol introduced in 1997. We’ve actually seen it…

If you’re a fast-food aficionado like I am, you know that some drive-thru windows can take a bit longer than others. On rare occasions, you’ll often have to wait as long as 10 or 15 minutes just to get your hands on that chicken sandwich or cheeseburger. Thankfully, not all…

Scout Motors is doing all it can to position itself as the antithesis of modern cars. Its concepts have big screens and cutting-edge technology, but the brand is intentional with how you interact with all those features. The Terra and Traveler are packed with physical controls, which Scout CEO Scott Keogh said in a recent interview,…

The era of software-defined vehicles is upon us. Executives for companies like BMW and Rivian have spoken at great length about the importance of software and how it will help shape the next generation of cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Chris Forsberg has a healthy habit of unveiling top-notch machinery in the halls of SEMA. The three-time Formula Drift champion has long had a strong relationship with Nissan, and his excellent custom builds reflect that—spanning everything from old sports cars to modern trucks. This year, Forsberg created a custom Nissan…

Does doors-off automatically equal off-road party time? It has for Jeep for decades. Now Nissan wants in on the open-air fun—at least in an aftermarket fashion. The automaker has taken a Frontier and turned it into something you could actually use to explore the, well, frontier. Say hello to the…

The new Nissan Armada is a vast improvement over the previous generation. It’s better in every way and could be the foundation for a stellar off-road vehicle. Nissan is teasing that possibility with the Dune Patrol concept, which features an assortment of off-road prototype parts.   

We’ve spoken at great length about Toyota’s new, smaller, and lighter four-cylinder engines that will power everything. However, there’s been little information regarding a large-displacement ICE designed specifically for the company’s new flagship performance vehicle. The GR-badged supercar is set to premiere in early December, and yes, it will have…