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The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is all-new for 2025. The updated sheet metal should make it more appealing to American sensibilities, while several other improvements modernize the cabin. But VW will only offer the SUV in a two-row configuration going forward.

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…

It feels simultaneously like yesterday and a lifetime ago when Hyundai spun its Genesis nameplate into an entire luxury brand. In reality it’s been almost 10 years, which is long enough for even the company’s newer models to experience mid-cycle refreshes. The Genesis GV70 crossover is next on the list. 

Back in 2021 Lotus confirmed its Emira sports car would be the last internal combustion-powered vehicle in its lineup, with the brand set to go all-electric by 2028. In a refreshing reversal, the China-owned British manufacturer says it's now axed that plan, instead turning to hybrid power for upcoming models.

Determining the correct order of operations for any project can be difficult, but especially this one. There’s just so much to do, and first steps are the hardest to take. The last time we spoke, this project hadn’t really left the computer. But now I finally have a mockup to…

American cars have never been extremely popular in Japan, where domestic brands rule with an iron fist. The "why" of that fact is a matter of perspective, a reflection of the outlooks, governments, and indeed the cultures of each nation. But answering that question directly is perhaps less informative than…

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…