The Dodge Hornet tried to wedge itself into a narrow corner of the crossover market. It turns out that market doesn’t actually exist.
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BrightDrop is gone, but the Hyundai Staria may be GM’s already developed EV van solution.
Alex Kierstein
January 14, 2026
Europe and China strike a deal on EV imports, because China has made itself indispensable to an ecoconscious EU.
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Rory Carroll
January 9, 2026
Stellantis drops PHEVs to refocus on “more competitive electrified solutions.” Here’s what this means for Jeep, Ram, and other brands.
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January 9, 2026
A DIY subculture emerges to fix emergency door release issues. It shouldn’t be like this.
Alex Kierstein
December 30, 2025
The antidote for whatever ails you at the moment is a chibi Skyline build headed to the Tokyo Auto Salon.
Alex Kierstein
January 9, 2026
1000 horsepower from a motor that fits in a backpack. Is this what EVs have been missing?
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Fernando Pino
October 14, 2025
A viral post on Reddit alleges some truly cynical policies that pay “desperate” drivers less, among other things. Is this the price of convenience?
Alex Kierstein
January 5, 2026
Geely brought Zeekr and Lynk & Co. models to CES and hinted at future US sales.
Alex Kierstein
January 7, 2026
We know him for the giubo. Milan knows him for the art.
Alex Kierstein
October 30, 2025
Is 2025 really the right time for an electric Ferrari?
Tim Stevens
October 19, 2025
Forget the six-figure Skylines and Supras and check out these overlooked gems from Japan.
Fiat’s CEO makes a surprising announcement: the Fiat Topolino is coming to America. The way it’ll be sold, and why, are both obvious and baffling.
Alex Kierstein
December 10, 2025
Impressive numbers, but more impressive than the numbers.
Travis Okulski
October 22, 2025
For two short years, you could sail a Renault with a Gordini engine and a charming fiberglass hull with a space-age design. It was a flop.
Alex Kierstein
November 26, 2025
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Alex Kierstein
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