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Many Mazda Owners Don’t Know This: How to Unlock Hidden Features

Many Mazda Owners Don’t Know This: How to Unlock Hidden Features

Cars come in different trims—everyone knows that. And the higher the trim, the higher the price tag. But sometimes the hardware is already there… it’s just not activated.

How Iconic Car Brands Got Their Names: 15 Surprising Short Stories You Won’t Hear at the Dealership

How Iconic Car Brands Got Their Names: 15 Surprising Short Stories You Won’t Hear at the Dealership

You probably know that BMW stands for Bavarian Motor Works and that Mercedes was named after an Austrian businessman’s daughter. But what about the brand named after a French aristocrat who founded Detroit?

Small Toyota Sub-Brand Kei Truck Turned Into a Home on Wheels

Small Toyota Sub-Brand Kei Truck Turned Into a Home on Wheels

The living module is accessed through a rear entry door.

Tesla Switches FSD to $99-a-Month Subscription in the U.S.; Transfer Option to End in 2026

Tesla Switches FSD to $99-a-Month Subscription in the U.S.; Transfer Option to End in 2026

Starting today, FSD is available only by subscription at $99 per month.

The 10 Wildest Police Cars in the World: Crime Doesn’t Stand a Chance

The 10 Wildest Police Cars in the World: Crime Doesn’t Stand a Chance

Which police vehicles around the world are the wildest—and most powerful—ever to wear a badge?

Cupra Delays U.S. Launch—but Isn’t Giving Up on the Market, Brand Chief Says

Cupra Delays U.S. Launch—but Isn’t Giving Up on the Market, Brand Chief Says

“Have we already written off the U.S.?”—according to Cupra’s CEO, that’s a question he hears all the time.

Ford’s Electric Vehicles Racked Up Nearly $5 Billion in Losses

Ford’s Electric Vehicles Racked Up Nearly $5 Billion in Losses

The American auto giant has released its annual report—and the numbers are sobering.

What Happens If You Try Driving in the Snow on Summer Tires?

What Happens If You Try Driving in the Snow on Summer Tires?

Think all-season tires are a marketing gimmick? Driving on summer performance rubber in a snowstorm is a guaranteed recipe for a totaled car and a skyrocketing insurance premium.

Volvo Cars Recalls S60L Sedans Over Safety Risk

Volvo Cars Recalls S60L Sedans Over Safety Risk

Owners of this model are urged to remain especially vigilant.

What Is Hypermiling? Smart Ways to Save Gas

What Is Hypermiling? Smart Ways to Save Gas

Here’s the good news: you can stretch every tank of gas further by using a few simple hypermiling techniques.

Toyota RAV4 2026 Production Begins in Canada for the U.S.: Crossover Goes Hybrid-Only in North America

Toyota RAV4 2026 Production Begins in Canada for the U.S.: Crossover Goes Hybrid-Only in North America

Assembly is ramping up at the Woodstock, Ontario plant, with crossovers destined for U.S. customers.

AUDI E7X Ready for Production: New Crossover Without the Four Rings

AUDI E7X Ready for Production: New Crossover Without the Four Rings

AUDI E7X—a five-meter SUV from the SAIC–Audi joint venture—is undergoing cold-weather testing in China. Here’s what we know about the upcoming large crossover.

Militem Magnum 700 — A RAM TRX Drenched in Luxury for $180,000

Militem Magnum 700 — A RAM TRX Drenched in Luxury for $180,000

This super truck costs $180,000—but you won’t get a single extra horsepower for the money.

Former Nissan and Mercedes Plant in Mexico May Be Sold to Chinese Automakers: What We Know

Former Nissan and Mercedes Plant in Mexico May Be Sold to Chinese Automakers: What We Know

The COMPAS facility in Mexico, officially set to close in May 2026, could be acquired by Chinese manufacturers. Here’s what we know about the potential deal.

Valentine’s Day Gift Picks for the One You Love—Who Also Loves Their Car

Valentine’s Day Gift Picks for the One You Love—Who Also Loves Their Car

The clock is ticking: Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. A perfect excuse to surprise your favorite person.

Setting the Direction at Home — Then Worldwide: China to Approve Solid-State Battery Standard

Setting the Direction at Home — Then Worldwide: China to Approve Solid-State Battery Standard

China is set to release its first national standard for solid-state batteries in July 2026, as the country prepares for mass production next year.