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The second-generation Hyundai Palisade arrived earlier this year and is a notable improvement over the popular first-gen version. Not only does it have an ultra-modern, near-luxury look, but it comes with the option of an efficient hybrid powertrain.

With all that’s new, we were pleasantly surprised to see that the 2026 Palisade’s price still starts at under $40,000. After barely a month on sale, Hyundai is already offering cheaper leases and reduced interest rates on the three-row Palisade, making it an even better deal. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Meet the ELF (no, not the Christmas kind)

It might not be Christmas just yet, but Mercedes-Benz is working on a new vehicle that it calls the ELF, short for Experimental-Lade-Fahrzeug, or Experimental Charging Vehicle in English. The prototype is built using one of the brand’s Metris vans and is designed to be Mercedes’ mobile lab, combining vehicle engineering and infrastructure concepts to test next-generation charging technologies under real-world conditions. According to Mercedes, this experimental set of wheels is “a holistic approach” that combines all different types of EV charging tech into one vehicle.

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The return of the Honda Prelude was always bound to stir excitement – not only for fans of the nameplate, which are apparently mostly middle-aged men, but also for the entire industry that's starting to lack mainstream coupes.

With a Civic Type R-derived suspension and a new S+ Shift system, many expect Honda's latest hybrid, including us, to combine efficiency with genuine pace. After all, the formula – a 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder paired with two electric motors – produces 200 horsepower and 232 lb-ft of torque. On paper, that places it between Honda's practical hybrids and its performance icons.

However, Honda h...

It's pretty much set in stone that Toyota is revealing a new flagship performance car – a project tied to the Lexus LFA and the Toyota 2000GT lineage. But little did anyone expect the world's largest automaker to have two even stranger surprises waiting in the wings.

While the LFA successor remains mostly under wraps, two new models teased through a series of images reveal Toyota's willingness to explore the unconventional. Ahead of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, Toyota has previewed a Century coupe and a six-wheeled Lexus minivan. Yes, six wheels. Strange times, but we love what Toyota's pu...

Kia Tasman sales fall far short of expectations in AustraliaPrice cuts and free accessories offered just months after launchThe ambitious 10,000-unit sales target for 2025 looks out of reachRivals like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger continue to dominateKia confirms a Tasman-based SUV could follow if the ute succeeds.

Kia’s first-ever ute, the Tasman, was supposed to rewrite the brand’s Australian story. The Korean automaker pitched it as a rugged, all-new contender to Australia’s best-selling vehicles, the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger. With a bold design, solid off-road prowess, and a 2.2-liter turbo-diesel engine delivering 207 hp and 325 lb-ft...

X-Tomi Design renders a Honda Prelude Cabriolet with folding fabric roofRetains eCVT and 200-hp hybrid four-cylinderPrelude convertibles were built by Solaire Corporation

When Honda revealed the revived 2026 Prelude earlier this year, fans were thrilled – until the specs dropped. The coupe that was supposed to bring back the spirit of Honda’s ‘90s icons instead returned as a hybrid with an eCVT and a modest 200-hp four-banger borrowed from the Civic Hybrid. Efficient? Absolutely. Exciting? Not quite. Now, digital artist X-Tomi Design has imagined a version that might finally get some fans excited.

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When Lamborghini revealed the Lanzador concept two years ago, it was as a step into the electric era – a high-riding 2+2 "Ultra GT" that would introduce the brand's first zero-emission powertrain. It was supposed to be the next chapter for the Sant'Agata marque. However, the plan has since taken a different turn.

Recent statements from Lamborghini bosses point to the brand rethinking its approach to electrification. Instead of arriving as a fully electric grand tourer, the production Lanzador leans toward having a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) setup like the Urus SE and the Revuelto flagship supercar. The company currently see...

A Kia EV6 owner has made a modification to their car's sound system that nets owners significantly improved audio quality by rewiring the EV6's trunk-mounted subwoofer. By simply rearranging four wires that deliver power to the subwoofer, the owner claims they have solved a problem Kia or its audio supplier, Meridian, seems to have not been aware of: the EV6's speaker is "out of phase."

What The Heck Does "Out Of Phase" Mean?

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To understand how rewiring the EV6's sub fixes this issue, we've got...

Mansory's latest monstrosity is the Grand EntréeJust eight examples will be builtIt features a host of performance and exterior modifications

More Madness From Mansory

German tuner Mansory never lets taste get in the way of an outrageous design, and its latest modified Mercedes-Benz stays true to that form. The Grand Entrée is a 2025 Mercedes-AMG G 63 equipped with the expectedly-unsubtle Mansory visual changes, plus some performance upgrades, plus the suicide doors that Mansory recently debuted on its P820 Linea D'Arabo build.

Also known as coach doors, these rear-hinged doors are something you'd normally expected to...

Nissan to unveil the next-generation Elgrand and all new Ariya at the Japan Mobility Show in TokyoThis is all a part of Nissan's greater Re:Imagine strategyThe show is to present new Nissan ideas about mobility, connectivity and refinement

As technology goes, you can guarantee that if a Japanese motor show is taking place, the show will be at the absolute pinnacle. This is exemplified further when considering Japanese manufacturers taking the opportunity in their home country to show off, flex their muscles, and wow the world with what may become mainstream in coming years. So from the end...

Volvo earns another major safety accolade

Decades after it patented the modern three-point safety belt—and then offered the patent for free in the interests of industry-wide safety standards—Volvo has still found a way to innovate with this pivotal passive safety feature.

The Swedish brand’s world-first multi-adaptive safety belt has been recognized as one of the Best Inventions o...

A record quarter driven by expiring incentives

Lucid Motors just posted its best quarter ever. The luxury EV startup delivered 4,078 vehicles in the third quarter of 2025, marking its seventh consecutive delivery record and a 46% year-over-year increase. It’s a sign that Lucid’s long-awaited production ramp is finally gaining traction — though the timing might have had more to do with tax credits than a sudden surge in demand.

Lucid wasn’t alone in its success. EV makers across the board — including Tesla, Ford, GM, and Rivian — reported blowout quarters as buyers raced to secure the $7,500 federal EV t...

The RAV4’s greatest rival was a hit from the start

A staple of the Honda lineup for years, the CR-V compact crossover has just turned 30. Yes, this RAV4 rival was officially introduced in Japan three decades ago, when the first generation went on sale there.

Since then, the CR-V has become Honda’s best-selling individual model in several markets, including the United States. Cumulative global sales of the CR-V have now surpassed 15 million units, and the crossover is sold in about 150 countries.

The CR-V successfully nailed the basics—every generation has been practi...

Customer Complaints Could Push Volvo Toward Key Card Exit

Volvo's controversial decision to replace traditional key fobs with credit card-style keys in its EX30 and EX90 electric vehicles may be short-lived. Stephen Connor, Managing Director of Volvo Australia, revealed to Drive that the company is considering scrapping the key card system entirely based on customer feedback. It's not hard to understand why owners are frustrated.

The key card requires a cumbersome two-step process. Users must tap it against the B pillar to unlock, then place it on the center console to start the vehicle. Connor...

Mercedes has a new plan to reduce carbon emissions in its partsHowever, its messaging is weakened by its stance on internal combustion enginesMercedes' CEO has lobbied against the EU's 2035 ban

This week, Mercedes-Benz announced it was the "first automotive company to join the 'Renewable Carbon Initiative' (RCI)." The company's press release called it a "pioneering step towards fossil-free vehicle components." Mercedes highlighted its commitment to responsible resource use, even as its CEO says the auto market will "collapse" if the European Union goes through with its proposed 2035 ban on the sale of combustion engines.

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For Porsche, certain physical controls in the company's interiors are now taboo. These won't be removed, say company executives, after the brand initially did so in its Taycan EV. The Taycan made more extensive use of haptics and touch controls than previous Porsche models, and eschewed the brand's button-heavy interiors from products like the 911 and Macan. Porsche isn't the first company to learn this lesson, with consumers projecting a strong preference for certain physical controls.

The Cayenne Electric Keeps Some Physical Controls

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Speaking to The Drive, Porsche Cayenne electronics manager, Dirk Assfalg...

The next-generation Alfa Romeo Stelvio is nearing its global debut, marking the second generation for the brand’s first SUV. Alfa’s "New Chapter" June announcement was thought to be its launchpad, but that turned out to be a disappointment (it was about Alfa Romeo's sponsorship of a sailing team). Since then, the automaker has yet to release official photos or teasers of the new model.

Fortunately, independent digital creators have filled the void. One of them, known as Kelsonic, has produced a series of renderings that attempt to visualize what Alfa’s next SUV might look like...

Would You Pick Tesla's $8,000 FSD—or This Killer Aero Kit Instead?

Revealed in late August, the Tesla Model Y Performance is one of the quickest crossovers you can buy for under $60,000, with the ability to launch itself from zero to 60 in only 3.3 seconds. The performance upgrades are tasteful but not overbearing, from the larger wheels to the carbon spoiler.

It still doesn’t look as quick as it i...

By now, most people are familiar with Volkswagen’s growing range of ID electric vehicles. From the compact ID.3 to the ID.7 sedan and ID. Buzz van, the German brand’s lineup covers nearly every mainstream segment. However, there are also ID models that rarely make international headlines. One of these is the ID.UNYX, a China-exclusive series developed by Volkswagen Anhui.

The first UNYX model, the ID.UNYX 06, debuted last year as a sibling to the Cupra Tavascan, featuring a similar coupe-like SUV body. Now, the brand is preparing a second model, the ID.UNYX 07, set to l...

An incredible deviation from the norm

Some cars are undisputed champions of automotive history. They capture the imaginations of the public to unparalleled degrees with their incredible stories and heroic achievements. The Ferrari 250 GTO is one such car, built by Ferrari for homologation into the FIA's Group 3 Grand Touring Car. While Rosso Corsa is the de facto Ferrari color in modern times, the 36 examples of the 250 GTO were more often than not finished in Rosso Cina, with a few silver, gray, blue, and even green. However, a single example, Chassis No. 3729GT, was finished in Bianco (white...

An incredible deviation from the norm

Some cars are undisputed champions of automotive history. They capture the imaginations of the public to unparalleled degrees with their incredible stories and heroic achievements. The Ferrari 250 GTO is one such car, built by Ferrari for homologation into the FIA's Group 3 Grand Touring Car. While Rosso Corsa is the de facto Ferrari color in modern times, the 36 examples of the 250 GTO were more often than not finished in Rosso Cina, with a few silver, gray, blue, and even green. However, a single example, Chassis No. 3729GT, was finished in Bianco (white...

Toyota is teasing a new flagship supercar, set to debut on October 13 at Fuji Speedway.The model is expected to succeed both the 2000GT and the Lexus LFA.Early hints suggest a twin-turbo V8 hybrid with up to 900 horsepower.The legacy of its predecessors could shape its future collectability and market value.

Toyota is preparing to unveil a new flagship supercar during a livestream on October 13 at Fuji Speedway, the symbolic home of its Lexus F performance brand. The teasers show a low-slung coupe wearing a GR badge, implying Toyota's Gazoo Racing division is leading development. Many believe it's...

Ferrari has confirmed that internal combustion will remain a cornerstone of its lineup, even as the company accelerates its hybrid and electric programs. At its 2025 Capital Markets Day, Ferrari outlined a long-term plan to continue producing its iconic V6, V8, and V12 engines well into the next decade, calling combustion “part of Ferrari’s DNA.”

The Maranello automaker says this approach is rooted in “technology neutrality”, a philosophy that treats gasoline, hybrid, and electric propulsion as complementary, not competitive. By 2030, Ferrari expects its global lineup to be 40 percent internal combustion, 40 percent hybrid, and 20 percent fully electric, a mix that cont...

BMW opens the world's first AI car factory in Hungary

BMW has taken a bold step in automobile production by launching the world's first artificial intelligence-controlled factory in Debrecen, Hungary. This facility is designed based on the principles of BMW’s iFactory guidelines, utilizing virtual planning methods before being constructed in the real world. It's the first factory that uses only renewable energy for its daily operations, and it's also completely free from fossil fuels and runs entirely on electricity. We decode why this facility is setting the benchmark everyone else will chase from now on.

Dutch Boutique Turning Porsche 914 Into 904 Restomod

The Porsche 904 Carrera GTS stands as one of Stuttgart's most significant racing machines. With only 106 examples built between 1963 and 1964, this mid-engined marvel won several races, including first and second at the 1964 Targa Florio. Meanwhile, the Porsche 914 occupies the opposite end of the desirability spectrum. Often dismissed as Porsche’s ugly duckling, it lacks the racing pedigree and emotional appeal that collectors crave. 

Enter Aerfal Automotive, a Dutch startup that's challenging the saturated market of Porsche 911 restomods by doing something refreshingly different. The company aims to revive the Porsche 904 in the...

Less Really Can Be More

As the song says, sometimes you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. The current midsize Ford Ranger is an appealing pickup truck in its own right, but its size and emphasis on creature comforts makes it easier appreciate the last compact Rangers from the 1990s and early 2000s, which largely toiled in anonymity during their production run.

This 1994 Ford Ranger XL is a reminder of what we've lost. Spotted by Barn Finds, it's located in Seattle and is being offered for sale on Craigslist with an asking price...

The Ioniq 5 continues to gain traction, with year-to-date sales up 36 percent in 2025.Hyundai has reduced the 2026 Ioniq 5 prices by as much as $9,800 across all trims.Deep discounts on 2025 models make them still worth considering.Buyers must weigh the savings against minor updates for 2026.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is quite popular right now in the US, with sales figures backing it up. As of September 2025, Hyundai has moved 41,091 units of the model – a 36 percent increase compared with the same period last year. That momentum is expected to continue into 2026, thanks to an aggressive pricing strategy that makes the updated model substantially ch...

With EV sales widely expected to tank now that federal tax credits have ended, automakers from around the world are rethinking their commitments to the technology. In recent weeks, we’ve gotten word models like the Nissan Ariya, Acura ZDX and Volvo ES90 will either be pulled from production or won’t make it to the U.S. market.

Other EVs are being delayed or, in some cases, will now be offered alongside gas or hybrid options, as Dodge has done with the Charger and Charger Daytona muscle cars. Here’s a look at how electrification plans are ch...

Vittori Used AI And Pininfarina to Design A Hypercar

Pininfarina has been giving shape to automotive dreams since 1930. The Italian design house has sculpted everything from the most beautiful Ferraris ever to the electric Battista hypercar. So when Californian startup Vittori approached them to design the Turbio hypercar, we’re sure eyebrows raised. Not because of the audacity of a young hypercar company seeking the best, but because of how they wanted to do it: with AI leading the charge.

Carlos Cruz, CEO and founder of Vittori, didn't follow the traditional playbook. Instead of arriving wi...

It’s been called an “existential threat,” which is why an unusual alliance of traditional automakers has fought so hard to keep Chinese brands like Geely, BYD and Great Wall out of the U.S. market. But as Autoblog recently reported, Pres. Donald Trump is widely expected to open the door to those low-cost manufacturers as part of the “grand” deal he claims he’s negotiating with the Beijing government.

That’s created panic in many circles, Ford CEO Jim Farley warning this would create an “existential threat” to the established auto industry. But at least one industry leader se...

The SLS AMG was AMG’s first standalone model and a modern tribute to the 300 SL Gullwing.Fewer than 2,000 coupes were built worldwide between 2010 and 2014.A 2012 example with just 5,000 miles is currently up for auction.The listing includes full documentation, accessories, and a clean Carfax report.

When Mercedes-AMG unveiled the SLS in 2010, it marked something new for Affalterbach-based tuner. It was the first model fully developed by AMG, not merely tuned by it. The car revived the legendary gullwing design of the 1950s 300 SL while introducing a front mid-engine layout, rear-mounted transmission, and a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 that de...

While most automakers are doubling down on battery-electric cars, Toyota continues to chart its own course, one that keeps hydrogen fuel cells at the center of its long-term strategy. The company calls this approach “multi-pathway,” a philosophy that embraces hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery EVs, and hydrogen together rather than treating one technology as the universal answer.

Toyota’s leadership has said repeatedly that hydrogen is the missing piece for achieving zero emissions in areas where batteries face limits, especially in heavy transport, industrial use, and high-demand fleet operations. The brand believes hydrogen could begin to replace diesel within...

Aston Martin has a new flagship in the DB range

Earlier this week, Aston Martin revealed the 2026 DB12 S with "class-leading" performance figures, further separating its so-called "Super Tourer" from the rest of the competition. Along with more power, a louder exhaust, less weight, and quicker acceleration times, the DB12 S also promises improved agility and better braking. Let's take a closer look.

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Under the hood of the DB12 S remains a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, but while the regular DB12 produces 671 horsepower, the DB12 S makes 690 hp at 6,000 rpm...

Ram confirms the Dakota's revival after more than a decade.The midsize truck returns first to South America, not the US.Built in Argentina, the new Dakota shares cues with the Nightfall Concept.A separate, US-bound body-on-frame version is also in development.

After being discontinued in 2011, the Ram Dakota is officially making a comeback. Previously known as a small work-ready pickup under Dodge, the nameplate is being revived as a midsize Ram-branded truck. But there's a catch: the first market to receive it isn't North America. Instead, Ram is launching it in South America, where the brand sees growing...

Dodge was long the king of muscle cars, and now there’s a chance to bring its iconic supercharged Hemi V8 into your own garage. A brand-new 6.2-liter Hellcrate V8 is listed on eBay by Steve White Motors for under $20,000, complete with a 2-year Mopar manufacturer warranty. While some new 2023 Dodge Hellcats are still available at big discounts, the Hellcrate provides a simple, plug-and-play way to add Hellcat-level performance to a project car like a Plymouth Prowler.

The Hellcrate Engine

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The Hellcrate engine, which debuted at the 2017 SEMA Show, is the same 6.2-l...

A chip off the ol' block

As it presses forward on its own electrification journey, MINI is following in the footsteps of its parent brand, BMW, by introducing a “ChargeForward” program for MINI vehicles. The program is available on the 2025 and newer MINI Countryman SE ALL4, 2020-2024 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and 2017-2024 MINI Countryman PHEV. MINI drivers can use ChargeForward via XCEL Energy, PSEG Long Island, Eversource, PSE, DTE, and SMUD charging stations after enrollment, available through the MINI app.

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What is ChargeForward?

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The future of ridesharing just got a major upgrade

In a new announcement, ridesharing giant Lyft has partnered with the Silicon Valley-based autonomous vehicle company Tensor, launching what could be the most ambitious robotaxi program yet. What makes it different this time around is that not only will regular, everyday people be able to hail rides piloted by driverless vehicles, but the public will also be able to own the very autonomous cars that’ll be doing the driving. Lyft and Tensor's strategic partnership will make Tensor’s Robocar the first personally-owned autonomous vehicle to be “Lyft-ready” directly...

Toyota and Sumitomo Metal Mining are developing cathode materials for solid-state batteries Could lead to smaller, longer-lasting, faster-charging EV batteries First solid-state battery EVs expected between 2027 and 2028

Toyota is edging closer to what could be the most important leap in EV innovation yet. In partnership with Sumitomo Metal Mining, the automaker has achieved a promising breakthrough in solid-state battery development. While semi-solid-state batteries have made progress in China, Toyota seems confident it’s closing in on a true solid-state solution.

New Chapter in EV Battery Tech

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Automakers have relied on lithium-ion ba...

Range likely won't exceed U.S. versionsIt follows a similar version of the Model 3 revealed in AugustMeanwhile, Tesla is cutting content to lower the Model Y's U.S. price

Tesla Continues To Tweak The Model Y

Following the launch of a refreshed version earlier this year, Tesla is preparing a longer-range variant of the Model Y for the Chinese market, regulatory filings with the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show. The range boost comes from offering a single-motor rear-wheel drive powertrain with a nickel cobalt manganese (NMC) battery pack, something that isn't currently available...

When you spend nearly $100,000 on a luxury electric vehicle, the last thing you expect is to be stranded in your own driveway because your car won't recognize its key. Yet that's exactly the nightmare facing owners of Lucid's new Gravity SUV, where its smart key technology has become the vehicle's most frustrating flaw.

The Lucid Gravity starts at $94,900 for the Grand Touring model. For that premium price, buyers get 450 miles of range and over 800 horsepower in a stunning seven-seat electric SUV designed to compete with luxury EVs like the Cadillac Escalade IQ. But those impressive specifications mean...