“What is that?”, I hear you ask. It’s the KGM Torres of course, though that probably doesn’t help clear things up. First of all, KGM (or KG Mobility) is the new name for what was once SsangYong, the South Korean automaker that was acquired by the KG Group in 2022, before the KGM name was…
Name a more iconic duo — we’ll wait. Jokes aside, BMW Museum visitors are in for a real treat as the M1 sits alongside its modern-day equivalent. Unlike its source of inspiration, M’s tribute to the one and only supercar sadly never made it to production. Although mid-engined like its forebear, the Hommage actually borrowed…
J.D. Power’s latest 2025 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study is in, and it paints a pretty optimistic picture of how Americans feel about their new cars. Now in its 30th year, the APEAL Study has become a barometer for how emotionally connected new-vehicle owners feel about their purchases. This year’s report…
An interview with surfing legend Rob Machado and the team behind his incredible new custom-built surf van. Travelers with different paths have been outfitting vans to suit their needs for decades, whether they be a businessperson looking to create a mobile workspace, an explorer with a need for an on-the-go base camp, or one of…
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Autonomous driving and the technology behind it played a significant part at this year’s Shanghai motor show. For over a decade, the industry has believed that there won’t be a sudden leap from conventional cars to fully automated self-driving cars. Instead, it has expected ADAS features to gradually increase in sophistication until they become capable of…
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New-vehicle owners today are more passionate about their vehicle than ever, according to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. Overall satisfaction is 851 (on a 1,000-point scale), an increase of 4 index points from a year ago and the highest level since the study was last…
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A new traffic camera is now on Victoria’s roads, but the government won’t answer questions on what it does, or even what it looks like. Stock photo. A new type of traffic camera is now on Victoria’s roads, but the government will not provide detail on what it does, or even what it looks like….
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Kia has decided to postpone the launch of the all-new fifth-generation Sorento (MQ5), originally expected in 2026, to 2027, according to our colleagues at Woopa TV. The decision comes as the current generation Sorento, launched in 2020, continues to post record-breaking global sales, maintaining its dominance as one of Kia’s best-selling midsize SUVs. Rather than…
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Photos by Dustin W. Johnson The world of freelance automotive writers is a constantly changing place. Some go into making vehicle review videos on YouTube full-time. Others get jobs in completely unrelated industries. Many of them eventually wind up working for automotive manufacturers. One of my former freelance colleagues, Jeff, recently contacted me out of…
After debuting its two new upmarket electric cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, MG has announced the UK pricing and technical specifications of its upcoming IM5 saloon and IM6 coupé-SUV. More recently known for its sales success towards the budget-end of the UK market, offering a more affordable pathway into electric family car ownership…
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