Nissan used Auto China 2026, also known as the Beijing Auto Show, to unveil two new electrified SUV concepts, the Urban SUV PHEV Concept and the Terrano PHEV Concept. The pair are part of a broader push by the automaker to develop what are generally known as new-energy vehicles (NEVs) aimed squarely at the Chinese…
The Jetta X concept debuted at the Beijing auto show, but this SUV doesn’t wear Volkswagen badges. Jetta operates as a separate brand selling affordable vehicles in China, and it plans to launch its first electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles soon. The Jetta X previews this expansion into “New Energy Vehicles,” as they’re called in…
Asked on the Automotive News panel at the New York International Auto Show what he thought was the biggest shift in the car market since 2024, José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, didn’t hesitate. “Two years ago, we thought that by 2026 we’d be heading to full electrification,” he said. “The EV…
Out of all of the features that come installed in modern vehicles, automatic start-stop technology ranks right near the bottom of the list for most buyers. Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin has been open about his disdain for the ostensibly fuel-saving setup, going as far as to say he would eliminate it on behalf…
Canada is lowering import tariffs on a limited number of EVs built in China. The number will be capped at 49,000 vehicles, a tiny sliver of the total market. However, some domestic automakers and politicians are sounding warnings. Last month, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney announced an economic deal with China, one that would see…
Long before it was an all-electric spinoff brand, Polestar’s guiding principal was performance, as its roots lie in being a racing offshoot of Volvo. While it may have moved away from that original mission somewhat, it’s never entirely lost sight of its speedy origins. And now, it’s apparently preparing to launch what could be its…
30,000-Mile Update Despite our best efforts to shake up the latter half of our Acura Integra Type S‘s 40,000-mile test with an aftermarket manual shifter swap, our long-termer has settled into a steady rhythm of low-fuss mileage accumulation. The C/D staff continues to fawn over its virtues, our maintenance bill for its two scheduled stops…
Even affordable new and used cars are relatively expensive. While the best way to purchase a car is to pay for it in one lump sum, going this route is often not possible for many shoppers. To make the cost more manageable, many drivers choose to finance their car with an auto loan. This allows…
As Tesla announces sales that are down 9 percent over last year, a new EV king is crowned. BYD sold over 2 million battery-powered vehicles last year, making it the largest EV manufacturer globally. The U.K. is currently BYD’s biggest market outside of China, and it’s looking to expand. Chinese automaker BYD finished 2025 strong,…
Select Pillsbury Pizza Pops sold in Canada are being recalled over potential E. coli O26 contamination. The Public Health Agency of Canada says the outbreak includes 20 illnesses and 4 hospitalizations. Check your freezer for the listed varieties and dates, then toss or return them. Consider this your cue to do a quick inventory. A…