Samsung Wallet Now Works as Your Toyota Car Key
Samsung Electronics announced in January 2026 that Samsung Wallet now supports digital key access for select Toyota vehicles, starting with the 2026 Toyota RAV4. This partnership brings hands-free entry and remote vehicle access to Galaxy smartphone users through Ultra-Wideband and Near Field Communication technology. The rollout begins this month in North America, with European markets […]
Honda’s New V4 Engine Patents Show They’re Playing the Long Game
Honda just dropped some patent filings that motorcycle fans have been waiting years to see. Filed back in May 2024 and made public in late 2025, these documents reveal an all-new V4 engine design that looks less like paperwork and more like actual production planning. What’s different this time? Honda’s learned from past mistakes and […]
Toyota Might Actually Build That Electric Land Cruiser Pickup for America
Remember those wild Toyota concepts from the 2023 Japan Mobility Show? The sleek electric Land Cruiser Se SUV and that compact EPU pickup that looked ready to take on the Ford Maverick? They might not stay concepts forever. Japanese outlet Best Car says Toyota is planning to bring both vehicles to American showrooms, possibly as […]
How Hyundai Doubled EV Sales by Betting Against the Tax Credit Expiration
September 2025 was supposed to be a disaster for electric vehicle sales. The federal tax credit expired on September 30, and industry analysts predicted a massive slowdown. Instead, Hyundai posted their best Q3 ever, with EV sales jumping 153% in September alone. The IONIQ 5 rocketed from 3,336 units to 8,408 units compared to the […]
Toyota Thinks You’re Not Ready for Hybrid Sports Cars (But They’re Building Them Anyway)
Toyota Australia’s Sean Hanley says car enthusiasts need time to warm up to hybrid sports cars. Meanwhile, the company is already testing hybrids on the racetrack and working on electrified versions of rumored comebacks like the MR2 and Celica. Here’s the funny part: while Toyota insists you’re not ready yet, they’re betting you will be […]
Tesla Quietly Kills Cheapest Cybertruck: RWD Model Gets the Axe
The RWD Tesla Cybertruck has been discontinued, which might mean buyers have to get in at a much higher starting price point than before.
What to Look for When Buying a Pre-Owned SUV
Shopping for a used SUV doesn’t have to feel like gambling with your hard-earned money. Sure, you’re not getting that new car smell, but you’re also not taking the massive depreciation hit that comes with driving a brand-new vehicle off the lot. The trick is knowing what red flags to watch for and what questions […]
Ford Might Revive the Ranchero Name
Ford has filed a new trademark application for the classic Ranchero, hinting at a possible return, potentially as a new electric midsize pickup based on its 2027 platform. The Ford Ranchero is a classic name, used for the car/truck combination that began life under other model names in the 1950s. For years, the Ranchero name […]
Hybrids vs. EVs: Americans Shift Toward the Middle
Are you interested in driving a hybrid or an EV? If you’re wondering which would be better, the hybrids vs. EVs conversation has been going on for a few years with some interesting results.
Kia Announces New Pricing for Sportage PHEV
The latest updates from Kia America show new pricing for the Kia Sportage PHEV. It will now start at $40,490. The X-Line and X-Line Prestige models have been refreshed for more comfort and power. The new X-Line trim is also now available in a 1.6T plug-in hybrid layout.