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Pros Ample cargo space Massive infotainment screen The hybrid’s fuel economy Cons Tight third row The hybrid’s ride V-6’s lack of low-end punch Aside from those made in China for local consumption, every Toyota Highlander (and Kluger, as it is known in Japan and Australia) is built in a factory in Gibson County, Indiana, that

Nikola Corp.’s CEO sees a path ahead for his company even if the embattled electric-truck startup is unable to come to terms with General Motors on a proposed strategic partnership. Talks between the two companies are ongoing, but if a tentative technology-sharing and manufacturing deal announced last month falls apart, Nikola will revert to a

When we reviewed the 202o Lexus IS just a few months ago, we lamented how far it has fallen behind the curve. Rivals offered a superior drive experience and more modern interiors compared to the tech-deficient Lexus. Finally, for the new model year, the 2021 Lexus IS receives a thorough update, though not a complete

TOKYO — U.S. auto sales may take three years to recover to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels even as sales continue to rebound from an April low, the CEO of Japanese automaker Subaru Corp. said Thursday. “The feeling of Subaru America is that a return to the 17 million vehicle level could take two to three years,”

Pros Thrilling driving experience Comfortable day-to-day driving Fancy technology Cons Cargo room Ingress/egress to/from tight third row Need a family SUV that’s comfortable to drive around town but has a dose of performance? The Audi SQ7 will deliver exactly that. With its 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8, Ingolstadt is delivering the more powerful version of its three-row

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Unifor on Wednesday night agreed to a tentative labor contract, averting a strike with minutes to go. A news conference with Unifor President Jerry Dias is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET Thursday. The union provided no  details about the agreement, including its length, but said it would provide “more information” at

Pros Fun to drive Deceptively roomy inside The monster M version Cons Polarizing looks Inscrutable infotainment Brutal ride on the M version “What can be said about the X6 M that hasn’t been said before?” That’s what features editor Christian Seabaugh wondered about the third generation of BMW’s slope-roofed midsize SUV. Turns out, a lot.

British electric vehicle startup Arrival said Wednesday it has raised $118 million from U.S. funds manager BlackRock Inc. Five-year-old Arrival is focused on development of electric commercial vehicles, including vans and buses. It previously had raised $111 million from Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co and sister company Kia Motors Corp., as well as an undisclosed

Where’s Sean Evans, host of Hot Ones, when you need him? Because Travis Pastrana‘s latest Subaru WRX STI track toy is both hot and loaded with wings. Built by Subaru and Vermont SportsCar for Pastrana’s upcoming turn at the helm of Hoonigan Racing Division’s Gymkhana series, this Subie sedan trades all pretense of practicality for additional performance heat.

Euisun Chung, scion of the Hyundai Motor Group’s founding family, has been appointed chairman of the South Korean auto giant, taking the reins from his father as the carmaker drives into an era of electrification, automated driving and new mobility. The younger Chung, 49, previously the auto group’s executive vice chairman, was promoted to chairman

We’re a nimble bunch at MotorTrend. The global health crisis has affected our daily reality. Mobility is limited. Fear of mass-spread infection events is high. We take this crisis and the safety of our testers, editors, photographers, and videographers very seriously. But we also take seriously our obligation to provide our readers with the best,

Tesla Inc. has cut the price of its Model S “Long Range” sedan by 4 percent in the United States, days after the electric vehicle maker reported record quarterly deliveries. The company, which is expected to report third-quarter results on Oct. 21, cut the price to $71,990 from $74,990 in the United States. It also

LMP Automotive Holdings Inc., an emerging public auto retailer and subscription provider, said it agreed to purchase a majority stake in New York’s largest dealership group in a transaction valued at $608 million. The deal, announced late Friday, would advance LMP’s aggressive acquisition goal to grow to as many as 50 franchised new-vehicle stores within

The midengine Chevrolet Corvette has hit yet another production snag: a parts shortage that will halt assembly at the Bowling Green, Ky., plant this week. General Motors paused production of the 2020 Corvette beginning Monday, spokesman Kevin Kelly said. “Due to a temporary parts supply issue, we can confirm that Bowling Green Assembly will not

Sonic Automotive Inc. CEO David Smith is due in Mecklenburg County District Court in North Carolina on Oct. 20 to face a felony charge of assault by strangulation related to his arrest last week. Smith, Sonic’s CEO since September 2018, spent a night in the Mecklenburg County Jail after he was arrested Monday, Oct. 5,

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline receives a testosterone makeover, morphing from a friendly-looking pickup truck to one that exudes more ruggedness and capability. This is step one of Honda’s new light truck strategy of beefing up—and talking up—the capabilities of its utility vehicles in a world eschewing passenger cars at a rapid pace. Look for the brand’s

When drivers start up the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Durango this fall, they’ll be introduced to the next-generation version of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ heralded Uconnect infotainment system. The latest iteration, Uconnect 5, runs on an Android-based operating system and has processing speeds five times faster than those of its predecessor. It enables two Bluetooth

I was on my final haul of the season, moving the last two kitchen-table chairs, four large wooden flower boxes, two coolers, suitcases, and other miscellaneous items on an almost 12-hour trek north. It was a perfect assignment for the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, which has the most interior space in the midsize SUV

When drivers start up the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Durango this fall, they’ll be introduced to the next-generation version of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ heralded Uconnect infotainment system. The latest iteration, Uconnect 5, runs on an Android-based operating system and has processing speeds five times faster than those of its predecessor. It enables two Bluetooth

Chrysler (now Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) has always been clever with the branding of its performance vehicles. You’re likely familiar with the Hellcat and the Demon, and that’s not even scratching the surface of classic models such as the Superbird, Road Runner, Super Bee, and Rampage. We couldn’t resist putting that last one in there to see if

LOS ANGELES — A year ago, the mantra being pushed by Honda executives was that “cars matter” — a compelling message for a brand that derived almost half its volume from sedans and hatchbacks at the time. But as the market continues its relentless shift toward crossovers and pickups, it turns out that trucks matter

The most obvious changes are the brand new driver’s area, the addition of a fully digital driver’s display that the brand is calling the Acura Precision Cockpit, and a brand new central tunnel that contains a drive mode selector much like the one found in the NSX supercar. Another massive screen sits atop the dashboard,

Nissan is shifting strategy on commercial vehicle sales now that it is pulling the plug on work vans. The automaker confirmed Friday that it will end production of full-size NV cargo and passenger vans in Canton, Miss., and the compact NV200 van in Cuernavaca, Mexico, next summer. Automotive News reported those plans in June. With

We’ve been waiting years for Mazda to bring back its rotary engine, and now, it’s finally happening—albeit not in a sports car such as a revived RX-7 as we hoped. Instead, in an expected move, the first modern Mazda to get a rotary engine is the MX-30 electric crossover. In it, the smooth-running engine will

Half of U.S. fire departments have no protocols in place to fight fires that break out in the growing number of battery-powered vehicles on the road, according to accident investigators. Only a quarter of fire departments have dedicated training for fighting blazes involving the EVs, according to the survey released Wednesday by the National Transportation

Future Ford Bronco owners are probably as excited as anyone right now to get their rigs into the great outdoors for some off-road adventure. Sure, some will do more traditional wheeling with their rigs, but there’s a whole lot of interest in long-distance—off-the-grid—overlanding these days. Ford is providing some inspiration for these individuals in the

Dealers face a number of service department challenges beyond the pandemic, including declining rates of customer retention and satisfaction. But there are solutions out there. Speakers: Eliza Johnson, Director, Carlisle & CompanyScott Doering, Vice President of Customer Service, Volvo Car USANick Latino, COO, Performance Auto GroupDawn Matthews, Service and Parts Director, David Auto GroupScott Thompson,

Amidst 2020’s ongoing 2020-ness, it would seem irresponsible for anyone to promote or encourage gatherings, let alone college football tailgates. Dos Equis is doing just that with its Save Our Saturdays marketing ploy celebrating football’s “return,” but makes up for those potentially disastrous optics with free beer and an even cooler delivery vehicle for those

Tesla co-founder J.B. Straubel wants to build his startup Redwood Materials into the world’s top battery recycling company and one of the largest battery materials companies, he said at a technology conference Wednesday. Straubel aims to leverage two partnerships, one with Panasonic Corp., the Japanese battery manufacturer that is teamed with Tesla at the Nevada

McLaren‘s next supercar looks to bring gasoline-electric hybrid power to the masses. Okay, so those masses are still rich as sin and just a drop in the bucket of the overall population, more one-percenters than ever will be able to get a McLaren hybrid. That’s because the company’s prior such cars were the the limited-run P1 and