China Auto Company GAC Enters Australia with AION V, M8 PHEV and EMZOOM; Launches Australian Local Strategy to Build a Benchmark Market in the South Pacific

SYDNEY, Jan. 21, 2026 -- On November 18, 2025, GAC hosted its brand and new model launch ceremony in Sydney, officially unveiling its Australia Local Strategy—"GAC: Growing Australian Confidence"—the localized implementation of the company's global "One GAC 2.0" strategy. ... Continue reading

Sacrificing safety is not the way to make cars affordable

By David Harkey President, IIHS-HLDIThe average new vehicle today costs a whopping $50,000. But don’t blame safety: For half that amount, you can find a vehicle with state-of-the-art engineering to protect you and your family in the event of a crash as well as proven technologies to keep you from crashing in the firs ... Continue reading

Chicago Auto Show's Ninth Annual "What Drives Her" Award Finalists Announced

2026 Program and Award Ceremony to be held on Feb. 6CHICAGO, Jan. ... Continue reading

Ford Recalling 119,000 Vehicles

Washington January 21 2026; Ford is recalling about 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA reports that the recall involves some 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer and 2024 Explorer vehicles as ... Continue reading

Choosing the Right Rental Car for Driving in Costa Rica

Costa Rica rewards preparation behind the wheel. From city streets to coastal roads and mountain routes, choosing the right rental car shapes comfort, safety, and how much of the country you can realistically reach. ... Continue reading

Opaia Launches Angola's Only Car Assembly Plant

LUANDA, Angola, Jan. 21, 2026 -- Opaia, Angola's leading diversified group of companies focused on value creation throughout Africa, is pleased to announce the launch of Opaia Motors - Angola's only domestic producer of quality, affordable, commercial and private cars and buses. ... Continue reading

E-Z-GO® Introduces All-New Liberty™ Vehicle for 2027 Model Year

AUGUSTA, Ga., Jan. 21, 2026 -- Textron E-Z-GO LLC, a Textron Inc. company, announces the next generation of its groundbreaking E-Z-GO® Liberty™ vehicle for the 2027 model year, redesigned from the ground up to offer an unparalleled ride, whether it's traveling the neighborhood or traversing the golf course. ... Continue reading

2026 Honda HR-V AWD EX-L – Review by David Colman +VIDEO

A great choice for the younger car buyer ... Continue reading

2025 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo Premium - Review by David Colman

This simple, handsome compact SUV proved itself the perfect antidote to the unremitting deluge of oversized, over-complicated, misnamed "sport" utility vehicles that have recently occupied my driveway. ... Continue reading

2026 Jeep Cherokee Takes Adventure Further Than Ever

2026 Jeep Cherokee looks to its adventurous past, innovates for the future with premiere of Stellantis' new 1.6-liter turbo-four hybrid powertrain New propulsion system: more than 500 miles of range and an estimated 37 mpg combined The classic SUV, redefined: bold, boxy exterior design blends iconic cues with modern st ... Continue reading

Battling Anti-Ethanol Snake Oil Myths

Slogging Through The Muck & Mire of Ethanol Ignorance ... Continue reading

Top Freight Dispatching Companies in the U.S.

With each new year, logistics become more complex. This happens due to increased documentation requirements and rate volatility. ... Continue reading