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The Kia EV9 has seen success as one of America's first mainstream three-row electric SUVs. Now Hyundai is getting its own version with the new Ioniq 9. Using the same E-GMP electric platform as its Kia cousin, the new Ioniq 9 promises loads of space, lavish amenities, and lots of…

Here's a glimpse of the future we seldom see. Stellantis on Wednesday unveiled what it calls the STLA Frame, the platform its large body-on-frame vehicles will soon begin using. It's a flexible architecture designed from the ground up to accommodate fully electric powertrains, range-extended electric powertrains, internal combustion powertrains, and…

Volkswagen Group's crisis in Europe could result in several manufacturing plants shutting down, but VW's works council thinks that can be avoided. The employee-led group recently proposed a sweeping cut in wages across blue-collar and white-collar jobs. Works council leader Daniela Cavallo believes this would be enough to avoid mass…

Ford of Europe was a success not that long ago, building great cars customers loved in huge numbers. Then it decided to end production of a number of those cars, notably the Mondeo and Fiesta to focus on to crossovers and EVs. It's a bet that hasn't paid off. Ford…

Comedian and noted gearhead Jay Leno can't seem to catch a break. After lighting himself on fire in 2022 and crashing his motorcycle in 2023, he's once again sustained some serious injuries. This time, he managed to fall 60 feet down a hill and smash his head on a rock. 

In its 110-year history, Maserati has passed through various hands, from those of the founder to Stellantis, finding itself in the same deck as Citroën and DS. The proximity to France repeats (in part) a story already lived through, the one from 1968 to 1975, which saw the Double Chevron as…

It’s no secret that whenever a new car is introduced, it’s usually bigger and heavier than its predecessor. Automakers typically blame stricter safety regulations and our apparent need for more technology crammed inside a spacious cabin. Be that as it may, we’re still genuinely surprised with how much fat some…

Jaguar as we know it is dead. It’s about to enter a new era by ditching combustion engines to compete in ultra-luxury EV territory. But if you long for the good old days of the leaping cat, the XJS is making a spectacular return. No, Jag isn’t bringing it back.…

When you’re driving for the Ferrari Formula 1 team, it’s part of the job description to say nice things about the road cars carrying the Prancing Horse. Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc were asked by the higher-ups from Maranello to hop behind the seat of the new flagship to…