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UPDATE (July 9, 2026 at 4:00 pm): Hyundai reached out to Autoblog and clarified that the myQ Connected Garage technology will be a new service to be added on top of its existing HomeLink physical garage door/gate controls. In the company's own words: "Our vehicles continue to be available with ...

A recall has been issued for approximately 5,400 examples of the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander and Lexus TX after a defect in the rear axle carrier that could increase crash risk was discovered. While the Grand Highlander recall campaign is relatively small, especially by recall standards related to ...

For the most part, every car that Mercedes-Benz launches, you're pretty much guaranteed an AMG version down the line. After all, this was a company that turned the R-Class minivan into a tire-shredding people carrier with a 6.2-liter V8. There's no doubt, then, that even the smallest Mercedes ...

Audi of America’s struggles from 2025 have, unfortunately, carried over into 2026. It’s not how the company wanted to move forward, but at least it’s making an effort to at least soften the blow. With that, changes to select models have been announced for the 2027 model year, and it’s one the ...

Now that we're past the halfway point of 2026, more and more automakers are releasing their respective mid-year sales reports. In the luxury market, BMW further widened its gap versus Lexus, reporting a positive growth with 186,944 vehicles sold so far. Lexus, on the other hand, shifted 169,712 ...

Before McLaren became a supercar heavyweight, Bruce McLaren was already dreaming beyond just Formula 1 and Can-Am. He wanted to put his race-bred engineering on the street, and the M6GT was supposed to kick things off. But after Bruce’s tragic death in 1970, the project stalled out, leaving the ...

Subaru of America reported its June sales earlier this week, and on the surface it was a strong month: 54,909 vehicles sold, an 18.1 percent jump over the same month last year. One model explains most of the good news. The Forester is on a tear, and it's increasingly the reason Subaru's numbers ...

Honda has recalled over 300,000 Odyssey minivans for a malfunctioning rearview camera display. At over 205 inches in length, the Odyssey is one of the larger vehicles on the market, so drivers will naturally rely on the rearview camera even more than they would in a smaller vehicle. This recall is ...

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been the Blue Oval’s electric golden child, racking up over 51,000 sales in the US in 2025 alone. That’s more than the classic gas-powered Mustang coupe and convertible combined – a plot twist nobody saw coming, though that’s been shifting at this point. But now, a big ...

Perfectly timed to coincide with its 100th anniversary year, Maserati has revealed a new GT racing car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Known as Project GT4, the racer is based on the Gran Turismo road car and has been designed to compete in one of the most dynamic international GT categories in ...

By now, nobody bats an eye when Rolls-Royce drops another one-off. Bespoke isn’t just a box to tick for this British icon – it’s the whole point. Owners want their cars to tell their own stories, show off their quirks, and sometimes even sneak in a bit of family history. The latest, however, ...

Mid-cycle refreshes are usually the kind of thing you need a side-by-side lineup to spot. That was true with the latest Defender updates. Scrolling through the official images, I figured most folks would be hard-pressed to point out what’s actually changed. In the metal, however, the new Defender ...

Earlier this year, the Acura NSX found itself in the Italian spotlight, with not one but two legendary design houses giving it a fresh look. While Pininfarina went retro with its take on the first-gen NSX, Italdesign decided to shake things up by using the second-generation hybrid as its blank ...

McLaren barely had time to wipe the grease off its hands from last week's restoration project before rolling out something completely fresh. The British marque has pulled the covers off the 788HS – a limited-edition supercar that officially brings the curtain down on the celebrated 720S series. For ...

If your week involves an interstate run through the nation's midsection, the atmosphere is not cooperating. The Storm Prediction Center has placed a Slight Risk across the central Plains into the mid Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys, with severe wind gusts and hail expected through the ...

One of Ayrton Senna's race-used Formula 1 helmets has sold for an incredible £500,000 ($670,000) at Budds, highlighting the enduring appeal of one of motorsport's greatest icons. The Shoei helmet was worn during three Grands Prix in 1992, including Senna's victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. To ...

The auto industry has a massive, multi-million-dollar leak. Tech-savvy fraudsters are posing as legitimate transport carriers to steal some of the most expensive vehicles right out of dealership lots before they ever reach their final buyers. Cargo theft is getting dangerously sophisticated, ...

VinFast's story is an incredible one, coming onto the scene relatively out of nowhere back in 2017. Despite numerous struggles and a few missteps, they are still alive and well; in fact, throughout the rest of the developing world, VinFast is growing and even thriving. The lineup is varied, with ...

The American automotive aftermarket is on the verge of a massive consolidation. O’Reilly Automotive has tabled a $10 billion cash bid to acquire the automotive parts division of Genuine Parts Company (GPC)—better known to consumers and mechanics as NAPA Auto Parts. If finalized, this deal won't ...

Bentley has finally named its first electric car. The Torcal, a luxury SUV due for a full reveal on September 23, is the biggest new-model moment for the 107-year-old marque in years, and it arrives just as the high-end EV market it is entering has turned cold. It joins the Continental GT, Flying ...

GWM has just opened pre-sales for the new-generation Tank 300, a comprehensive update with over 553 upgrades, but a largely similar look to the previous generation. If the boxy silhouette looks familiar, that's the point. Squared-off fenders, an upright windshield, and round headlights stacked just ...

Sure, cars these days are packed with massive screens and more apps than you’ll ever use, but let’s be honest: nothing beats good music on the road. No wonder streaming has become a must-have for modern cars. Apple Music, now boasting over 100 million subscribers as of early 2026, is right up there ...

The electrification era has shown varying strategies among automakers, with some planning to become all-electric as soon as 2030. Toyota, meanwhile, has remained steady with a multi-powertrain strategy, so much so that the RAV4 is available with traditional gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid ...

Pagani Automobili has just announced that it will be participating in the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Italian automotive atelier has committed to a display at the festival, showcasing a curated lineup of hypercars that embody the automaker's vision. If you find yourself at the Festival ...

Yet another Tesla lawsuit is on the table again, and this time it's a plaintiff in Oregon filing the case. Maria Salcedo filed a lawsuit alleging that her Tesla vehicle suddenly caught fire while she was driving on January 8, 2025. Details aren't all there, however, because the lawsuit doesn't ...