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A Colorado man shares his experience transitioning from a Ford F-150 to a Tesla Cybertruck, highlighting the growing trend of traditional truck owners embracing electric vehicles for their innovative features.

Lamborghini introduces the Urus SE Performante, a high-performance hybrid SUV, emphasizing its strategic focus on plug-in hybrid technology over fully electric models, with 812 horsepower and a top speed of 194 mph.

The Kia K4 has been awarded Australia's best affordable small car in the 2026 CarExpert Choice Awards, praised for its stylish interior, advanced technology, and value across its model range.

The 2026 electric vehicle market offers diverse options with improved battery technology, charging infrastructure, and affordability. Experts recommend the top 10 EVs based on performance, value, and usability.

GRÜNHEIDE, Germany — Elon Musk congratulated the team at Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg on Tuesday after the plant reached a major production milestone, assembling its 750,000th vehicle since opening in March 2022. The achievement underscores the factory's rapid rise as Tesla's key European hub, even as the company eyes further expansion amid surging demand for electric vehicles.

Learn what PPF is, how it protects car paint from stone chips and scratches, where it should be applied, and whether PPF is worth it for daily drivers.

DETROIT — A massive wave of off-lease electric vehicles is poised to crash into the U.S. used-car market, creating fresh headaches for automakers already struggling with slowing new EV sales and plunging resale values.

AUSTIN, Texas — Tesla Inc. has reclaimed the title of the world's top seller of pure battery-electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, delivering 358,023 units and edging out Chinese rival BYD Co., which posted 310,389 battery-electric sales amid a sharp domestic slowdown.

SYDNEY — Electric vehicle sales in Australia have surged in the first four months of 2026, with battery-electric models capturing a record share of the new car market as buyers embrace more affordable Chinese brands and established leaders like Tesla continue strong momentum.

A daring Australian YouTube creator has captured global attention by taking a humble 1988 Ford Festiva, cutting it cleanly in half lengthwise, and engineering what is likely the narrowest street-legal car ever to roam public roads. The video, titled "I Built the THINNEST Street Legal Car," has exploded to nearly 4 million views since its March 20, 2026 release.

TOKYO — Tesla Japan's official X account unleashed a social media sensation Sunday with three breathtaking photographs of a sleek black Model Y cruising beneath tunnels of pink-and-white cherry blossoms, instantly captivating fans and underscoring the electric vehicle maker's accelerating push into the Japanese market during peak sakura season.

WASHINGTON — Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the United States because a defect could cause the driver and front passenger seat belt anchors to detach, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, federal regulators said Friday.

Hyundai Motor Group is making a bold push into the rugged body-on-frame segment long dominated by American icons, unveiling the Boulder off-road SUV concept at the 2026 New York International Auto Show and signaling it will build both a midsize pickup and a dedicated off-roader in the United States using domestically produced steel.

MELBOURNE — Toyota Australia has issued an urgent safety recall for 13,390 new-generation HiLux utes, warning that a faulty wiring installation on genuine accessory bull bars or nudge bars could cause sudden loss of electric power steering assistance, dramatically increasing steering effort and the risk of serious accidents.

SYDNEY — Australia's electric vehicle market has surged in 2026, with sales climbing sharply as more affordable models from Chinese brands challenge established players like Tesla. As of early April, EVs are on track to capture over 15% of new car sales nationally, driven by competitive pricing, improved range and expanding charging infrastructure.

Toyota Motor Corp. CEO Koji Sato delivered a stark warning to nearly 500 top suppliers this week, urging them to urgently improve productivity or face existential threats in an auto industry battered by rapid technological change, aggressive global competition and tariff turmoil.

With U.S. gasoline prices climbing above $3.98 per gallon in late March 2026 — up more than $1 since late February amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East

SYDNEY — Australia's controversial luxury car tax remains in place after the federal government signed a historic free trade agreement with the European Union on Tuesday, but buyers of high-end electric vehicles from Europe stand to save thousands of dollars thanks to a new $120,000 threshold for zero-emission models.

Sydney — Australia's new vehicle market in early 2026 continues to favor rugged utes and practical SUVs, with the Ford Ranger reclaiming the top spot as the nation's most popular model year-to-date through February, according to VFACTS data compiled by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries and industry analysts.

DETROIT — Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling approximately 550,000 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid SUVs in the United States because of a defect in the second-row seat-back locking mechanism that could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The Ford Ranger has reclaimed its position as Australia's best-selling vehicle in the opening month of 2026, underscoring the enduring popularity of utes and SUVs amid a market showing modest growth and shifting preferences toward electrified options and Chinese brands.

Beam Mobility partnered with its hardware supplier, Segway-Ninebot, to develop this rider-oriented e-bike with overwhelmingly positive results.

The revised model comes with a distinct appearance with split headlights and a rear light bar, which sets it apart from the Model 3 sedan.

Since its establishment, Cars4Us has become a trusted destination for buyers and sellers alike, offering a wide selection of quality pre-owned vehicles backed by industry expertise and exceptional customer service.

Studies have speculated that premiums for driverless cars could be reduced by 75%, especially if liability is shifted from drivers to manufacturers and technology companies.

The latest addition to Scott Disick's car collection is a $2 million Bugatti that he showed off on a date night with Kourtney.

Doug Ford claimed that his family business was running profitably.

He may be a tough and unbeaten boxer, but like any man, Floyd Mayweather Jr also appreciates gifts on special occasions, even though he could afford to buy anything from his estimated wealth of $400 million. On Sunday, for Father's Day, he received a truck. Money May posted a video of his new toy for the big boy in Instagram where he wrote, "I want to thank @badmedina for my Father's Day gift. It's still in the shop being worked on but in 2 days it will be ready for South Beach. Time...

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co is now the greenest automaker in the United States, unseating Honda Motor Co of Japan, based on the latest Automaker Rankings report released by the Union of Concerned Scientists' (UCS).