The automotive industry is once again bracing for a seismic shift as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20. At the forefront of industry concerns are Trump’s proposed tariffs—most notably, a sweeping 10% tariff on global imports and a staggering 60% tariff on goods from China. These policies, if implemented,…
Audi revolutionized the concept of practical performance cars with the introduction of its Avant series, blending the utility of a station wagon with the exhilaration of a sports car. This innovative approach began with early models, where Audi first merged the comfort and spaciousness of family-friendly wagons with robust performance capabilities. Over the years, this…
Who should take the coveted Car of the Year crown? Mark Tisshaw: It’s my third cycle as Autocar’s COTY representative and it feels like the mean, median and mode car tested in that time is a 4.6m-long electric crossover weighing close to two tonnes, having around 200bhp and a range of 270 miles, created by a…
The Genesis G80 luxury sedan will be offered in a blacked-out edition in Australia from later this year. The 2025 Genesis G80 Black has been unveiled in South Korea with – as its name suggests – a darkened theme inside and out. Genesis has confirmed the G80 Black sedan will launch in Australia later this…
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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 showcased groundbreaking innovations in mobility and technology, with Hyundai IONIQ 9 and Samsung SmartThings IoT platform captivating audiences, offering a glimpse into a future where automobiles and smart homes seamlessly integrate in the era of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs). Hyundai IONIQ 9 and the SDV Revolution Hyundai Motor has…
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When Honda launched the Acura line in 1986, they created something that the world had never seen before: a true top-tier luxury car from Japan. Sure, the Japanese had been building cars such as the Sovereign and President for their home market for years, but those were not seen in the rest of the world…
Given how vast the tuning scene is in 2025, it’s hard to imagine a time when ordering aftermarket parts for your car wasn’t as simple as clicking a button. This shift isn’t limited to the aftermarket world. Nearly every major auto manufacturer now offers a level of customisation beyond just optional extras – think BMW’s…
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Según el estudio de evaluación de sitios web de fabricantes estadounidenses 2025 de J.D. Power, solo el 50% de los compradores de vehículos nuevos del mercado masivo y el 52% de los compradores de vehículos nuevos de alta gama, indican que el sitio web del fabricante estaba más organizado y moderno que otros sitios que…
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A Japanese Yakuza leader pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday for attempting to traffic military-grade weapons and roughly 1,100 lbs of narcotics. Those charges alone will get someone locked up for quite a long time—throw in another conviction for trying to offload thousands of pounds of uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, and it’s unlikely Takeshi…
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It’s very likely that the Skoda Kodiaq is one of those cars: beloved by those who own one for its size and typically thought-out functionality, and considered a bit much by those who don’t. Mainly for its size. The vRS version is the same but more so because it implies a go-faster attitude. And with…
