2027 Kia Seltos First Drive Review: Do the Bolder Design, Hybrid Option, and Bigger Tech Upgrades Make Kia’s Small SUV the New Value Leader Over the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and Hyundai Kona?
The 2027 Kia Seltos goes bigger on design and tech, with a hybrid option that could make it the new value leader in its class.
Alex Torque
Why 2026 and 2027 Toyota Sienna, Kia Carnival Hybrid, and Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Owners Are Building a New DIY Family-Hauler Community: Brake Upgrades, Tire Choices, Hitch Setups, Cargo Mods, and Home Maintenance That Make Modern Minivans Surprisingly Enthusiast-Friendly
Minivan owners are proving hybrids can be enthusiast-friendly with brake upgrades, smart tire choices, hitch setups, and practical home maintenance.
Mike Wrenchworth
Slate Auto Reveals Pricing and Opens Preorders in June 2026: What the Startup’s New Affordable EV Could Mean for 2027 Entry-Level Electric Car Buyers, Tesla’s Low-Cost Plans, and the Fight for a Truly Cheap American EV
Slate Auto shares pricing and opens June 2026 preorders for an affordable EV, raising big questions about whether truly cheap American EVs can exist.
Sarah Greenfield
2027 Audi RS5 First Drive Review: Can Audi’s Heavier, Tech-Packed Performance Coupe Still Outsmart the BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance?
Despite the extra weight and software, the 2027 Audi RS5 still drives like a wicked road car that refuses to feel sterile.
Alex Torque
Why 2026 and 2027 Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai Elantra N, and Volkswagen Golf GTI Owners Are Building a New DIY Front-Wheel-Drive Track Community: Brake Cooling, Tire Rotation Strategy, Alignment Basics, and Pad-and-Fluid Upgrades That Keep Daily-Driven Hot Hatches Fast and Reliable
A new DIY FWD track community is taking shape around the Civic Type R, Elantra N, and Golf GTI with smart brake cooling, tires, and fluid upgrades.
Mike Wrenchworth
May 2026 U.S. Auto Sales Hold Steady as EV Momentum Cools and Hybrids Gain Ground: What Current Demand Means for 2026–2027 Models From GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, and Tesla
May 2026 U.S. auto sales stayed resilient, but the mix shifted as EV growth cooled and hybrids surged—reshaping what 2026–2027 buyers will want.
Sarah Greenfield
2026 Lexus ES 500e First Drive Review: Can Lexus’s New Electric Luxury Sedan Really Challenge the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE on Range, Comfort, and Value?
The 2026 Lexus ES 500e brings a new electric luxury vibe, targeting BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE with a focus on range, comfort, and value.
Alex Torque
Why 2026 and 2027 Toyota Prius Prime, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Kia K4 Hybrid Owners Are Building a New High-MPG DIY Community: Tires, Brake Upgrades, Aero Tweaks, Scan-Tool Diagnostics, and Practical Mods That Make Efficient Daily Drivers More Fun Without Looking Tacky
Hybrid owners are sharing practical mods for higher MPG and sharper throttle response, from tires and brakes to aero tweaks and scan-tool diagnostics.
Mike Wrenchworth
EV Apps Become a 2026 Battleground: Why JD Power’s Rising Owner-Satisfaction Scores Matter for Tesla, Rivian, Ford, Hyundai, and GM Buyers Choosing 2026–2027 Electric Cars
Buying 2026–2027 EVs now hinges on app experience, and JD Power’s satisfaction scores reveal who’s winning for Tesla, Rivian, Ford, Hyundai, and GM.
Sarah Greenfield
2026 Toyota RAV4 First Drive Review: Do the New Hybrid Standard, Smarter Tech, and Safety Upgrades Keep Toyota’s Bestseller Ahead of the Honda CR-V Hybrid and Mazda CX-5?
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 tightens the formula with a new standard hybrid, smarter tech, and fresh safety upgrades. Here’s what that means versus CR-V Hybrid and CX-5.
Alex Torque
Why 2026 and 2027 Subaru Outback Wilderness, Honda Passport TrailSport, and Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Owners Are Building a New Soft-Road DIY Community: Tire, Skid Plate, Recovery, and Home-Maintenance Upgrades That Make Daily-Driven Adventure Rigs More Capable Without Going Full Overland
A new soft-road DIY community is turning Subaru Outback Wilderness, Passport TrailSport, and Bronco Sport Badlands into tougher daily adventure rigs.
Mike Wrenchworth
China’s New EV and AI Standards Blueprint in May 2026: How Emerging Software, Battery, and Driver-Assist Rules Could Reshape 2027 Global Cars From BYD, Geely, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla
China’s May 2026 EV and AI standards blueprint may dictate 2027 global car design, software, batteries, and driver-assist features for top brands.
Sarah Greenfield