Toyota issued a recall for excessive mud and dirt build-up, which can wear a hole in the hoses. Toyota is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 Tacoma pickups because mud and dirt build-up could wear a hole in the rear brake lines. It affects 106,061 trucks—ones with four-wheel drive, 16-inch brakes, and 17-inch wheels. According to … Read more
A GR Celica trademark recently appeared in Brazil, and Celica is already trademarked all around the world. There’s more evidence that a new Toyota Celica is actually happening. Not only that, it appears a performance-oriented version could be part of the car’s rebirth. A trademark filing from Toyota in Brazil features the Celica name with … Read more
The small electric crossover gets a jacked-up suspension and all-terrain tires. One of many new models teased last week by Volvo is officially here. The EX30 Cross Country builds upon the hugely successful small electric crossover, which racked up 98,100 sales in 2024, its first year on sale. The rugged derivative gets all the goodies … Read more
Buyers appreciate the V-8 for its smoothness. The downsizing era is in full swing. BMW stopped selling a V-12 7 Series in 2022 when the M760i was retired. You can still have twelve cylinders in a Rolls-Royce, but the V-12 is never coming back in a car featuring the famous roundel. The V-10 has been … Read more
Tesla’s small sedan is surprisingly capable on snow. The Tesla Model 3 is one of the best-selling electric vehicles in America. It’s quick on dry surfaces thanks to its dual-motor setup making over 400 horsepower, but it’s also a star on snow and ice, according to the latest Team O’Neil Rally School video on YouTube. … Read more
Sales for the stylish crossover continued to fall last year, suggesting its imminent demise. The Chevrolet Blazer might not be around much longer. A new report from GM Authority, citing “sources close to that matter,” alleges the automaker will eliminate the gas-powered crossover from its American lineup after 2025. Sales for the stylish crossover continued … Read more
BMW’s all-electric M3 is getting closer to production. The company promises it’ll “exceed” all expectations of an M3. BMW plans to unveil a fully electric version of its iconic M3 performance sedan later this year. Ahead of that reveal, it’s been teasing the public with short videos documenting the car’s development, alongside interviews with engineers. … Read more
Hot hatch power for a pair of family SUVs and a wagon. Volkswagen is spicing up its European portfolio by giving three of its sensible cars the heart of a hot hatchback. From now on, the Tiguan and Tayron SUVs and the Passat wagon can be ordered with the same turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in … Read more
Big comfort, subdued package. Lexus occupies an interesting space in the luxury car market. It doesn’t have the same prestige as the German brands, thanks mostly to its Toyota origins. But those same origins make Lexus uniquely appealing to a certain type of buyer, one that prioritizes straightforward functionality and reliability over outright performance or … Read more
Despite its name, this forgotten concept ultimately led to the Dodge Stealth and Mitsubishi 3000GT. Chrysler was on a roll in the 1980s. Dangerously close to bankruptcy, the company turned things around by 1983 and went on to buy AMC, Jeep, and Lamborghini, while launching an entirely new vehicle segment with the minivan—all in the … Read more