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Waymo is recalling over 3,000 autonomous taxis, following an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after one of the vehicles illegally passed a stopped school bus. The incident turned out to be anything but isolated, showcasing a major defect in the company's safety programming.

The 2026 Polaris Slingshot gets some minor updates.

The three-wheeled, open cockpit vehicle that is sort of a car and and sort of not returns the Grand Touring trim and other trims get some new paint schemes.

Today we have one of those small recalls -- fewer than 100 units -- for you.

NASCAR has been involved in a trial over a major lawsuit brought by race teams 23XI Motorsports and Front Row Motorsports.

Retired basketball superstar Michael Jordan is one of the owners of 23XI Motorsports.

California is presently considering a new tax on all-electric vehicles that would charge motorists a few cents per every mile driven. The idea is being pitched as a way to make up for lost revenues as more residents now drive EVs than ever before. But the initiative is getting some pushback from the locals as government action runs behind schedule.

The 2026 Subaru Uncharted has arrived with a starting MSRP of $34,995. This makes it the most affordable all-electric model in the company’s current lineup. However, this was accomplished by making all-wheel drive an optional extra — which is something Subaru hasn’t done since Symmetrical AWD became standard equipment in 1996.

Fiat has confirmed that it will be bringing the Topolino to the United States, just days after the White House announced a desire to see more ultra-small cars on American roads.

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the all-new GLB for the 2027 model year. Slightly larger than the GLA, the forthcoming GLB’s primary function seems to be giving customers the option of third-row seating in a crossover package that resembles the significantly more expensive GLS SUV. However, the model will likewise offer a staggering number of powertrain configurations once production is sufficiently spun up.

Accompanying Donald Trump’s decision to rollback emission standards in the United States were some interesting comments about his desire to see smaller vehicle options. He specifically praised the Japanese Kei cars he had seen during a recent visit, speculating that similarly small automobiles could lower the average cost of a new vehicle in North America.

President Donald Trump is set to weaken fuel economy regulations for cars and light trucks.

Today's recall alert centers around the 2023 Bentley Bentayga.

Hundreds of Porsche models sold in Russia have mysteriously shut down. Reports from within the country, backed by countless angry posts online, have claimed that the vehicles now refuse to start. Speculation abounds as to whether this was the result of a coordinated cyber attack or simply an egregious mistake. But one thing is for certain, despite assurances to the contrary, connected cars remain shockingly vulnerable.

Toyota has confirmed that its new supercar will soon debut and introduced a ticking clock to get everyone excited. But it’s hard not to be when this promises to be the most extreme performance vehicle the brand has ever offered to the general public. This is also the first time we’ve seen the car teased without camouflage, even if Toyota is still trying to hide the finer details.

Several Volvo models are being recalled.

Jaguar is really reeling right now.

Like a lot of people, I am a "Simpsons" fan. Well, at least I was -- I've been inconsistent with newer episodes since 2006 or so. But I still check in here and there -- and I also remember a lot of gags from the old episodes. Like Bart trying to find a small souvenir license plate with his name and coming no closer than "Bort."

A couple of weeks ago we brought you this New York Times report about lead poisoning being caused by factories that produce batteries for automotive use.

Chrysler is allegedly about to enjoy a major renaissance. Chrysler CEO Christine Feuell has made overt promises that things are about to change. She has issued statements that the brand will not only start seeing new models, with assurances that some of those will see performance-focused SRT variants, but also a renewed focus on building affordable luxury cars.

One day after we wrote about how Bollinger was in serious financial strife, the company has officially closed its doors.

Auto-show media days allow journalists to poke, prod, touch, feel, and inspect new cars. But we aren't supposed to tear them apart.

Ryan James Wedding, a Canadian who is currently wanted by the American FBI for murder, attempted murder, drug trafficking, and other crimes, is on the FBI Ten Most Wanted list.

While the FBI has raised the reward for his capture to $15 million, a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR was seized as part of the investigation.

See, their is a connection to cars after all.

Hyundai is recalling about 85,000 Sonata models from 2020–2023 because a faulty check valve may allow air into the fuel tank. This can cause the tank to swell and touch hot exhaust components, which may melt the tank and increase the risk of a fire. Dealers will replace the check valve and inspect the fuel tank and engine control software, making repairs as needed at no cost. Owner notification letters are scheduled for January 16, 2026.

Mercedes-Benz appears to be changing its strategy again. This time, the goal is to revitalize sales in North America with the company’s new CEO suggesting a target of 400,000 annual sales by the end of the decade. That seems simple enough for an automotive brand the size of Mercedes. However, leadership wants every single one of those vehicles to be attributable to retail sales.

Today's featured recall involves the 2021-2024 Kia K5.

Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has partnered with Magna International to build the all-electric Aion V in Europe — dodging regional tariffs that would likely have prevented the model from selling.

In the journalism business there's something called a second-day story. This term generally applies to stories that come out of an event but aren't quite important enough to be published on said event's first day. Such is the case with this 2026 Jeep Gladiator Willys '41 Buzz trim -- there were bigger fish to fry in LA, even at Jeep's own stand.

LOS ANGELES -- Hyundai has gotten weird at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, thanks to the Hyundai Crater Concept.

It’s not looking good for Bollinger Motors. News has emerged that the company is struggling to pay its bills while employees note that their paychecks have been delayed.

LOS ANGELES -- Electric-car maker Lucid has added a new trim level to its Gravity SUV lineup. The California-based luxury marque has come out with Touring trim for the Gravity.

LOS ANGELES -- Apologies to the late, great Paul Harvey for using his famous phrase, but it makes sense here. Kia teased the next Telluride's design earlier this month, and now we know, well, the rest of the story as it pertains to the 2027 Kia Telluride. Kia gave us the final details at the 2026 Los Angeles Auto Show.

In a bid to adhere to emissions regulations, and perhaps see if customers would tolerate it, Mercedes-AMG began introducing four-cylinder engines about a decade ago. The decision did not go over particularly well with driving enthusiasts and AMG fans, especially as vehicle curb weights increased dramatically within the same timeframe. But Mercedes-AMG has received the message and looks to be moving away from smaller powertrains.

One of the worst-kept product secrets has been the 2026 Jeep Recon. Jeep now has a fully electric off-roader.

According to the New York Times, lead that's being recycled for car batteries is poisoning people.

Volvo looks to be abandoning lidar. Viewed by some as an essential technology for advanced driving features and so-called autonomous cars, some companies have managed to achieve promising results without lidar. After seeming wholly committed to the technology, Volvo will now be joining the ranks of those that go without.

Ram has an interesting plan for its return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026.

Today's recall involves 2023-2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XEs and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler 4XEs.

If you’re someone that prefers to work on your own vehicle, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that simple jobs haven’t gotten any easier over the years. You are certainly not alone in feeling that way. Automakers are very obviously making formerly simple maintenance routines an absolute chore and the latest example comes from the owner of a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N who dared to try and change his own brakes after some hard use.

Ford CEO Jim Farley recently told a podcaster that he was shocked by his company found when it tore apart a Tesla Model 3 and some Chinese EVs recently.

It may seem hard to believe, but Nissan has not yet offered a plug-in hybrid in the U.S. Well, enter the 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV.

We close our weekend with a recall alert involving 2021-2022 Ram trucks.

We have a recall for some 2022-2024 Toyota and Lexus vehicles with the V35A engine.

Kia has announced that it will be partnering with Disney to offer customizable infotainment screens, featuring the “beloved characters from the studio’s most iconic entertainment brands.” Depending upon your personal preferences and (let’s be honest) gender, this corporate collaboration could either be wonderful news or one of the sadder things you’ve learned this week.

Volkswagen has announced that it will now have access to Tesla's Supercharger electric-vehicle charging network.

The 2026 Nissan Pathfinder is wearing some fresh new clothes.

Mitsubishi engineers are expressing their desire to bring back the Lancer Evolution and suggested that the company hasn’t entirely abandoned the notion. However, there seems to be some debate about whether it would be a true-to-form, sport compact inspired by the world of rallying or some electrified passenger car carrying the Evo name.

Despite constant assurances from the industry that cybersecurity is everyone’s top priority, there’s been another massive data breach. This time it affects the personal data of up to 2.7 million Hyundai Motor Group customers — potentially encompassing addresses, phone numbers, driver’s licenses, and even Social Security numbers.

What do you do if you're tasked with designing the 2027 Kia Telluride? You have a popular SUV that's in demand in part because of its boxy looks.

So you don't want to change that -- but you need to tweak things enough that consumers know this model is new.

We have another recall -- this time it's the 2025 Kia Telluride and 2026 Kia Sorento.

There has been another scandal involving Flock traffic cameras. This one has the police claiming they have evidence of a Rivian owner using her car to steal a package. However, she is countering those claims with dashcam footage taken from the vehicle allegedly used to commit the crime.

We have a recall involving the 2025 Mazda CX-50, as well its hybrid version.

The Scion brand was invented by Toyota for the North American market in a bid to cater to young drivers. Unfortunately, the effort failed and the marque was dissolved in 2016. Well, the name is back and has been applied to an absolutely mental side-by-side concept Toyota sent to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show.

A car dealership has had its license suspended by the Michigan Department of State over a legal disagreement on what technically constitutes a new vehicle.

A licensing agreement between General Motors and Allison Transmissions is set to expire at the end of the year, and any Allison badges will be removed from unsolved trucks by the end of next June.

In the latest instance of people realizing vehicular connectivity is just one massive liability, we have a Norwegian probe into Chinese buses. Norway is presently growing its fleet of all-electric, Chinese-built transit vehicles and the government has become concerned that the connectivity features equipped permit a way for the buses to be remotely shut down. However, this isn’t a problem that’s limited to Chinese-made products — as the odds are good that your own vehicle boasts similar vulnerabilities.

It’s looking like North America won’t be getting the Kia EV4 because the model has been indefinitely delayed for the United States. Since the reason given by the manufacturer pertains to changing market conditions, and we’ve noticed a general lack of interest in all-electric models here, odds are good that both you and Kia aren’t going to be bothered by its absence.

Automakers building vehicles in Canada and Mexico are being squeezed by new U.S. trade enforcement, facing higher import costs due to insufficient documentation of American-made content.

It's down to one race -- and four drivers.

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa revealed during the automaker's latest earnings call that Ram is working on a full-size SUV, expected to enter production in 2028.

The bleatings of current White House occupants telling American-based automakers to BUILD MOAR CARS HERE GOBBLESS notwithstanding, Ford is setting aside nearly half a billion dollars as part of initiative to reopen a plant in India it shuttered four years ago.

Japanese automakers are considering importing U.S.-built vehicles back into Japan in a politically motivated play aimed at easing trade tensions with the Trump administration. Executives from Toyota and Nissan confirmed this week that they are looking at so-called “reverse imports,” an expensive idea that would see a small number of American-assembled vehicles sold in Japan.