870 Miles Without Refueling? Renault Bets On Range-Extending EVs
Renault’s next electric cars will have a gas engine working as a generator to charge the battery. The range-extender option will boost range by over 400 miles. Without a range…
Japan’s Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Can Power Your Home For A Week
The Japanese RAV4 PHEV adds an ‘HV power supply’ mode (V2H/V2L). It can power a typical home for up to 6.5 days at 400W usage. Uses a 100V outlet, offering…
Nissan Rogue Recalled For Engine Issues: 642,000 Affected
Two separate recalls affect 642,698 2023-2025 Nissan Rogue SUVs. Both recalls involve the model’s 1.5-liter three-cylinder VC Turbo engines. Some of the vehicles were involved in a previous recall. Nissan…
Stellantis Is Bringing Back Diesel Due To ‘Customer Demand’
Stellantis has decided to keep diesel engines in its product portfolio in Europe. The automaker is continuing the produce diesel version of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, DS 7, and other…
‘We Were Wrong’ About Axing An Important Gas Model
Former CEO Oliver Blume candidly admits the strategy didn’t work. The first-gen Macan dies this year. A replacement isn’t coming until 2028. As of January 1, Oliver Blume is no…
‘We Need To Go to the US’
One thing that remains constant in the automotive industry is change, and there has been a lot of it in the last few years. Tariffs, Chinese electric vehicles, and government…
A New Ford Bronco Is Coming—But Only for Europe
The Ford Bronco lineup is growing once again. With the standard Bronco and Bronco Sport already available in the US—as well as the Bronco EV available exclusively in China—the Blue…
‘Feedback From Customers:’ Audi Tells Us Why Some Physical Controls Are Back
Audi’s stunning Concept C not only previews a future electric sports car but also introduces a new design language and a more ergonomic interior layout. We’ve been promised a return…
Wendy’s Employees Can Snag a Discount on Durango Hellcats—Yes, Seriously
If you work at Wendy’s, you might be able to sling more than just fries or a delicious Frosty. Wendy’s employees qualify for a discount on select Stellantis vehicles. One…
Honda Is Developing a New V-6 for its Upcoming Hybrids
It feels like the era of downsizing engines and adding complex turbocharger systems might soon come to an end. Honda has announced that it’s developing a new V-6 engine that…