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It’s been a little over four years since Volkswagen announced SSP, its all-encompassing electric vehicle architecture. The Scalable Systems Platform was originally expected to be ready by now, but it has been delayed until later this decade. Multiple reports from German media attributed the setback to VW’s software division, Cariad.…

Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed the gradual demise of performance vehicles in Europe. Honda’s decision to retire the Civic Type R this week follows a long string of similar announcements by other brands. Not because they wanted to, but because they had to. Honda diplomatically says the CTR…

Chrysler is turning 100 this year—a big deal for any company. To celebrate, the brand is making some major changes to its operations over the next few years in hopes of getting the storied American automaker back on track.

A bipartisan bill introduced in Oregon this week would legalize the registering of imported Kei trucks. If passed, the state would become the latest to take direct action to protect these vehicles when they comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Although Lotus only began selling the Emira in the United States last year, the automaker is already improving the sports car. The Emira debuted in 2021 and went on sale in some parts of the world in 2022. For 2026, Lotus has made several technical upgrades that enhance its track…

The BMW Z4 might be sticking around for longer than expected. The German roadster was rumored to bow out in October 2025, though a report dating back to 2023 suggested production had been extended to March of next year. Now, a new rumor claims Z4 production has been stretched even…

June 5, 2025 – Miami, FL – duPont Registry Group (DRG), the trailblazer in the luxury and exotic automotive ecosystem, proudly announces the launch of duPont Registry New Car Leasing, a first-of-its-kind customized service designed to redefine the nationwide leasing experience for new luxury sedans, SUVs and exotic sports cars…

A New York woman went viral on TikTok after publicly defending her friend, who she said was recently involved in a hit-and-run with an Audi driver.Kaitlyn Chen (@chenkaitlyn), who’s been documenting her “realty journey” in New York and Long Island, shared footage of what appeared to be her friend just…

A Volvo S60 owner says his vehicle is “one of the best cars for teens” under $5,000. That’s TikToker @majkic06, who shows off a Volvo S60 from the 2000s.A series of on-screen text overlays accompany several glamour shots of the shiny vehicle in Majkic’s viral post. The clip, which has…

Vehicle production in the United Kingdom fell to its lowest level in 70 years after a combination of poor holiday timing and tariff uncertainty, according to Wards Auto. Citing the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK built just 59,203 units in April, the lowest monthly level since 1952,…

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said the brand "screwed up" by dropping the Hemi V-8 for the 1500 pickup, so now it's making a much-heralded return. It turns out that even as we head towards an electric—or at least an electrified future—eight cylinders, grouped in fours, and spaced 90 degrees apart,…