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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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Astrologers Name the Three Zodiac Signs That Get the Most Exhausted Behind the Wheel — See If You’re One of Them

Astrologers Name the Three Zodiac Signs That Get the Most Exhausted Behind the Wheel — See If You’re One of Them

With Mercury currently in retrograde, astrologers have identified three zodiac signs that “burn out” behind the wheel faster than anyone else.

Airbag Risk Prompts Recall: Mercedes-Benz Calls Back 52,000 Metris Vans

Airbag Risk Prompts Recall: Mercedes-Benz Calls Back 52,000 Metris Vans

Mercedes is recalling tens of thousands of vans over a potential issue with the SRS airbag control unit.

Volkswagen to Give Away a New Golf GTI to an Avid Gamer: Anyone Can Enter for a Chance to Win

Volkswagen to Give Away a New Golf GTI to an Avid Gamer: Anyone Can Enter for a Chance to Win

Volkswagen is giving away a 2026 Golf GTI through an online game, with entries open until March 2.

You Probably Didn’t Know This: What the L, 2, and 3 Gears on an Automatic Are Really For

You Probably Didn’t Know This: What the L, 2, and 3 Gears on an Automatic Are Really For

Vehicles equipped with an “L” gear are still being built today.