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Qualcomm has entered the automotive cockpit technology market aggressively and is poised to become dominant in the segment. This will result in cars shipping with far more advanced cockpit technology that is also far more reliable.

The 2025 Subaru Ascent has arrived with two new trim levels. Here's what customers will find at Subaru retailers this fall. Should you buy now or wait another year? 

A Cybertruck owner says he was informed by Tesla that his brand-new truck experienced a critical failure as he was on his way to take delivery. Despite this, he decided to buy the fixed “new” truck, and he’s now questioning his decision.

How is Subaru doing with customer satisfaction? Buyers of the Crosstrek, Forester, Outback, and other new models score higher on Subaru than last year. Check out all the car brands' scores and learn how Subaru compares with Toyota.

Chinese EVs are dropping in price in Australia by significant amounts showcasing China’s materials and manufacturing advantages. If these advantages aren’t mitigated China is likely to own this market by 2035 when EVs are expected to be the market.

EV charging in cities is problematic due to the lack of chargers even though EVs, due to their slow and stop and go efficiency advantages would lead you to otherwise favor this kind of car. Detroit is putting chargers on streetlamps for a solution.

MG takes the top sales spot in Australia from the Model Y. Tesla is evolving to become just another car company, and other car brands, like MG, are moving into the vacuum that this creates.

Which are the best new 2024 and 2025 vehicles for winter driving? Here are the 15 best if you live in snow country and Subaru's top five models for snow lovers. 

Zach purchased a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek and embarked on an epic 23,000-mile road trip in search of three things: self-discovery, human connection, and personal growth. He found them all, but not without risking everything. Here is Zach's inspiring story. 

The GR86 Legacy Concept foreshadows the future of Toyota's GR86. Features much of what we will find, but likely no all-wheel drive

There's new information on the next-generation 2026 Subaru Outback. The remodeled Outback has been spotted testing in Michigan, and here are the new details.

Elon Musk has been handsomely rewarded for his strong support of Donald Trump after the latter spectacularly won the 2024 presidential election. Following Trump’s victory, Tesla’s stock rose 15%, increasing Musk’s personal wealth by $25 billion.

The next-generation Forester was supposed to be Subaru's flagship model, but its sales tell a different story. Why isn't the all-new Forester selling better? Are there production issues, or is something else at play?

Ford's CEO Jim Farley says he doesn't want to give up his Chinese EV. Does he love it more than the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Bronco SUV, or F-150 pickup? Find out what he said and why he won't give up his Chinese EV. 

Last year, the Subaru Outback was the top-selling carline for Subaru of America. Now, the popular midsize is being overtaken by the smaller Crosstrek. The Outback still holds one thing over the Forester. 

In case you needed more proof that Toyota is reviving the FJ Cruiser, here it is.

Fisker Inc, the maker of the Ocean electric vehicle, hired a North Korean spy who funneled millions of dollars to North Korea's ballistic missile program. Here are the chilling details.

Following in GEICO’s footsteps, more insurance companies are dropping Cybertruck policies. One such individual who lost his Cybertruck coverage says his insurer cited the "high cost of replacing Cybertruck parts" as the main reason.

The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek is good now and getting better. The Crosstrek appears to be unbeatable. What happened in October sent it soaring even higher, and what's next for the hot subcompact SUV could launch it into greatness. 

What happens when a Subaru salesperson fails to disclose every detail about your new 2024 Impreza RS hatch? Bob was in disbelief when he discovered crucial information during the post-sale walk around. Here is his enlightening story. 

A new report from iSeeCars reveals that Toyota has the highest percentage of long-term owners at the brand level and is ranked number one as the most-loved now. Which are the most-loved Toyota models? Why is the Toyota RAV4 ranked so low?

The wait time to buy a Cybertruck has shrunk from months to weeks to days. It now takes Tesla less than 10 days to build and deliver a brand new $79,990 Cybertruck. This raises concerns that Tesla might soon run out of Cybertruck buyers.

Musk says flying cars are coming but we’ve actually had them for around a century, they just sucked. But we are making incredible progress and if we can get AI into a scaled-up air-traffic-control and get a high-density lightweight battery solution.

While the Aptera may be the closest thing we now have to the EV of the future, it isn’t yet the ideal EV for the present except for some unique use cases that could be strong enough, if the company focuses, to carry the company through to that future.

The amount of EV misinformation is increasing, and EVs are having growing pains, but the market remains relatively strong. For most countries, the full pivot to EVs is around a decade out.

Ford Motor Co. is paying its U.S. dealers to take F-150 Lightning pickups from its new EV distribution centers. Find out how much they receive in incentives and what it means for new truck shoppers now.

Rather than buy new cars, Richard drives older vehicles. His wife drives an older Subaru Forester, and he recently purchased a 12-year-old Mini Cooper. Here is Richard's story that many readers can identify with.

These trends are no longer common in the SUV segment, but Toyota among other carmakers, may be bringing them back.

The 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show runs next week, Nov. 5 – Nov. 8 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is one of the biggest automotive events in the nation and Mopar is making sure Ram trucks get noticed.

Tesla’s lead Cybertruck engineer, Wes Morrill, has clarified the Cybertruck tow hitch’s small 160 lb vertical load rating. Wes explains how the vertical load rating changes with distance and says, “The 11,000 lbs tow rating isn’t absolute.”