Volvo ended its Care by Volvo subscription program in August, Automotive News (subscription required) has learned. The program was introduced in the U.S. in 2017 and covered not only the vehicle but also maintenance and insurance in the one monthly price. Volvo now plans to return its focus to traditional sales and leasing models. A …
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The dual-clutch automatic transmission’s rarity at VW just increased. At the reveal of the 2025 Taos on Thursday in Orlando, Florida, Volkswagen told Motor Authority its DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission is now dead in the U.S. aside from some performance vehicle applications. The 2024 Taos subcompact crossover SUV was the last mainstream holdout to offer …
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Toyota is testing a hotter version of its GR Corolla New model will likely be a GRMN Corolla Prototypes feature new aerodynamic features aimed at increasing downforce Toyota looks to be readying the next step in performance for its feisty GR Corolla. The hot hatchback was launched for the 2023 model year and has been …
Toyota now aims for a million or more EVs in 2026, down from 1.5 million It plans to start making next-gen batteries in Japan in 2026, including solid-state cells At an eventual 9 gigawatt-hours annually, the advanced batteries are likely only for niche models EVs Toyota will ramp up EV production to at least one …
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Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. In today’s world, where the quest for always-chilled beverages, accessible through reusable straws, has become a big deal, insulated tumblers have solidified their place as indispensable companions, be it for on-the-go adventures or simply working …
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The Wagoneer name came back to life recently, nearly three decades after being used for about ten minutes on a trim-level designation for a woodie-fied first-year Grand Cherokee, but the vehicle we’re supposed to think of when we see the word Wagoneer is the original SJ version, which was designed by the legendary Brooks Stevens and …
More so than almost any other previous EV, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N targets driving enthusiasts. Many of those enthusiasts may also be new to EVs and charging, so Hyundai is offering some options to help get them started. For customers who purchase or lease a new Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai is providing a …
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Chrysler sold PT Cruisers in the United States for the 2001 through 2010 model years, with sales strong at first and then gradually diminishing as the 21st century got rolling and the initial retro-styling novelty wore off. Because it was based on the Dodge/Plymouth Neon, performance parts were readily available for the PT Cruiser; eventually, …
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If you live anywhere near an urban center, there’s a good chance that you will spend more time than you’d like looking for parking. Planners try to incorporate as many parking spaces as possible, but it’s rarely enough to handle the influx of commuters and everyday drivers that most cities endure. Waiting on a solution …
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American fans of the Mitsubishi Chariot family enjoyed a gratifying range of badging choices for their vehicles during the middle 1990s, with the shortened three-door version available here with Mitsubishi, Dodge, Plymouth and Eagle badging. Of those, the one sold as the Eagle Summit Wagon is the hardest to find today. I was able to …