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Polestar and Koenigsegg posted photos on their social media accounts of the Polestar Precept concept and Koenigsegg Gemera, saying “Stay tuned,” implying some future collaboration. Many speculated it meant the two Swedish companies are collaborating on some new tech, but Polestar told Car and Driver that it’s just for a promotional video. We’ve reached out […] More
Honda has issued a recall and stop-sale order on 136,057 Honda and Acura models, mostly from the 2018 and 2019 model years, to fix a fuel pump that could fail, causing the vehicle to stall. Included are 2018 and 2019 Acura NSX and 2019 RDX, RLX, and RLX hybrid, plus 2019 and 2019 Honda Accord, […] More
Marc UrbanoCar and Driver The 2021 Toyota Corolla is adding a sport package called Apex. It’s available for the sedan’s SE and XSE trim levels (pictured) and includes sporty appearance tweaks and available summer performance tires. Toyota will release full info on the Corolla Apex soon, and it should go on sale within the next […] More
Requescat in pacem: Bentley has retired the venerable L-series engine popularly known as the 6.75-liter V-8, with the final engine in its long history built for a Mulsanne on Monday, June 1. Bentley says it’s the “longest-serving V-8 engine in continuous production in history,” lasting almost 62 years and with 36,000 units built. Why’s it […] More
The Hyundai Santa Fe is getting a styling update for 2021 that includes a bold new face and a nicer interior. Newly available features include a Terrain Mode selector and a larger touchscreen. The 2021 Santa Fe should go on sale in the U.S. by the end of this year. Say hello to the 2021 […] More
The Japanese automaker is recalling 9502 of its 2019 and 2020 RAV4s and RAV4 hybrids because a part of the suspension can detach, potentially causing a crash. More
BMW is offering its first ever M Sport Pro package on the completely redesigned 2021 4-series, though it won’t be available for U.S. buyers. The M Sport Pro package includes the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, M Sport brakes, M seatbelts, and a Harman Kardon sound system. Overseas customers can also get black 20-inch M Performance […] More
Sales numbers for May suggest that the auto industry is on its way to recovering after dismal sales in March and April. Trucks were a strong point for the automakers that reported May sales data. This story will be updated as more automakers report May sales. The month of May saw a return to some […] More
