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QOTD: What Road Trip Car Are You Picking?
We have a story today about two of our contributors taking an epic road trip.
How Winter Tires Enhance Safety in Snow and Ice
We know a solid percentage of the B&B reside in an area devoid of snow, ice, and all the related frozen misery which can fall from the sky. You lot can either click away to another news item or s...
Used Car of the Day: 2003 BMW 540i M Sport
Today we bring you a 2003 BMW 540i M Sport that's an oldie, but apparently, also a goody.
Road Rally Review: Driving a Volkswagen ID. Buzz for 5,000 miles through Europe
In 2017, VW displayed a retro electric van concept with a retro style, harkening back to the iconic T2 Transporter or micro bus. Like any concept, there was speculation whether it’d actually ge...
Ford CEO Said Chinese Automakers Represent An "Existential Threat"
American automakers have largely ignored Chinese vehicles, as they’ve traditionally been viewed as knockoffs of existing models, but that attitude is shifting – hard. Following a recent trip ...
BMW and Redwood Materials Team Up to Recycle EV Batteries
While most people have gotten over the early concerns about EV ownership, like range, charging, and driving experience, one significant question doesn’t have an airtight answer: What happens to...
Volvo's New Product Roadmap Includes More Hybrids and Plug-In Hybrids
Like other automakers, Volvo is questioning its commitment to a fully electric future. The Swedish company recently revealed its plans to introduce ten new and updated models over the next two ye...
Not for You: Italy rescinds EU funds earmarked for Stellantis
Use it or lose it, right? The decision by Stellantis to pause on new construction of a so-called Gigafactory in Italy has resulted in that country’s government deciding to use funds previously ...
QOTD: What '90s Car Name Should be Resurrected for a Crossover?
It seems Dodge might bring back the Stealth name and slap it on a SUV to replace the Durango.
Used Car of the Day: 2004 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG
Few 20-year-old cars with 200K miles on the odometer could make me take notice. This 2004 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG is one of them.
Jeep Gladiator Drops Manual Transmission and MSRP, Gets 4xe
In this day and age, it isn’t uncommon for brands to shelve a manual transmission option when the new model year rolls around, especially if the take rate isn’t overly high. Jeep has done jus...
Drive Notes: 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE AWD
Today I have a 2025 Toyota Camry XLE AWD in my driveway.
Ram Plans An Early 2025 Launch for the All-Electric 1500 REV Pickup
Dodge has two electrified pickups on the horizon – one EV and another with a range-extending gas engine. The automaker’s CEO recently confirmed a rough release date for the fully electric Ram...
Chevy Bolt Owners Need To Visit a Dealer Before Accessing Tesla's Supercharger Network
Following Ford’s announcement that it would join Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), General Motors jumped on board. The automaker recently made good on that promise, offering ad...
Dodge May Revive the Stealth As An SUV To Replace the Aging Durango
Everyone bellyaching about wanting a return of the Mitsubishi 3000GT or Dodge Stealth may get what they want, but not how they want it. Recent reports suggest that the Stealth nameplate could ret...
Porsche Patents A Two Times Three Stroke Engine
Porsche is working on an innovative engine concept that could bring significant gains in efficiency and power density.
QOTD: What Apple CarPlay Features Would You Like?
We took some time this morning to show you what new Apple CarPlay features await iOS users as iOS 18 launches.
Used Car of the Day: 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ Sport
Today we bring you a 1987 Jeep Wrangler YJ Sport.
UAW Warns Dodge Durango Assembly May Leave U.S.
The United Automobile Workers(UAW) is presently beefing with Stellantis leadership and has yet to let up. On Monday, the union filed federal unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor ...
Dodge Opens the Order Books for the Electric Charger Daytona
Do you think electric muscle cars are cool? Like rowdy fake exhaust sounds? If so, you’ll be excited to learn that Dodge has opened the order books for its upcoming Charger Daytona R/T. Early a...
Toyota Highlander Turns 25
While no one was looking, the Toyota Highlander had its 25th birthday, originally showing up in the calendar year 2000 as a 2001 model – causing the sort of mathematics chicanery in which us m...
Stuff We Use: Compressors
On our never-ending quest to improve this place by listening to feedback from the B&B, we are taking a new tack with these product posts, choosing instead to focus on items we have actually used ...
The Grand Tour's "One for the Road," Retiring a Trio
Last Friday brought us the final episode of a car show concept that started over 20 years ago. It’s been a long time coming, with much hemming and hawing in the media over the conclusion of The...
Apple's iOS 18 Update Brings a Host of CarPlay Upgrades
It’s that time of year again. Apple fans are gearing up for the release of the new iPhone, Apple Watch, and more, but the company also officially rolls out its annual operating system update ar...
2025 Buick Enclave Review -- Bucking Buick’s Stereotype
To some, Buick is a name synonymous with cars for grandparents that had little-to-no personality and left much to the imagination. But to others, Buick is the name of a manufacturer pushing the b...
QOTD: Have You Spotted a New Mail Truck Yet?
We reported last week that the new mail trucks are finally hitting the road.
GM Said To Be In Talks With Japanese Supplier To Build Chinese Batteries Domestically
General Motors is reportedly in talks to purchase electric vehicle batteries from China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) with the twist being that the cells would technically be assembl...
Used Car of the Day: 1984 Audi 4000 quattro Race Car
Today I bring you a 1984 Audi 4000 quattro that has been modified to go racing.
Big Surprise: The Tesla Cybertruck Chews Through Tires Shockingly Fast
At this point, it’s pretty common knowledge that EVs tend to chew through tires in a way that surprises many new owners. Tesla Cybertruck buyers apparently didn’t get that message , as many a...
Ford Debuts Ranger PHEV for Global Markets
Though it’s an American automaker, Ford has pushed the Ranger further forward in other markets than in its home country. The company offers several forbidden-fruit Ranger variants in other coun...
Fisker's Bankruptcy Means Owners Are On the Hook for Recall Repairs
Early Fisker buyers have been through the wringer, from watching their vehicle values drop through the floor to worries about the company’s financial stability. Now, we’re learning that Fiske...
Junkyard Find: 1980 Honda Accord Hatchback
The American Honda Motor Company sold the first-generation Accord in the United States from 1976 through 1981, and that car brought Honda success here far beyond that achieved by motorcycles and ...
QOTD: Are You a Spy Shot Fanatic?
We had spy photographer Brian Williams on our podcast today , and his appearance got me thinking. Do you enjoy seeing spy shots online and in car magazines?
Report: The New Mail Trucks Are Finally Starting to Arrive
After what feels like an eternity, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is finally getting its new mail trucks. While they’re certainly not going to be the prettiest vehicles on the road, th...
On the Road With an Automotive Spy Photographer
Hello and happy podcast day!
Dodge is Offering a Stout Discount On the 2025 Durango Hellcat
Automakers often want to wring every last penny of profit out of existing vehicles before discontinuing them, and Dodge is one of the best at the practice. It rolled out several “final-edition�...
Biden Admin Slaps Heavy Tariffs On Chinese Vehicles
The Biden administration has confirmed significant tariff increases on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles, as part of an effort to protect U.S. industries from China's ov...
Car By Volvo Subscription Service Is Dead for the "Foreseeable Future"
For a short time, it felt like car subscriptions might be the vehicle ownership model of the future, but they never took off. One of the more well-known services, Car by Volvo, debuted in 2017, b...
2025 Nissan Kicks Review – Mixing It Up
We often bemoan the demise of low-cost sedans and hatchbacks, but there are still affordable wheels out there – they just happen to be crossovers and utility vehicles Such as the 2025 Nissan Ki...
Used Car of the Day: 1994 Mazda B2300
Today we bring you a fun relic of 1990s corporate synergy -- this 1994 Mazda B2300 pickup truck.
Rare Rides Icons: The Cadillac Eldorado, Distinctly Luxurious (Part XXXIV)
As we covered in our last installment , the Cadillac Eldorado was “all-new” for 1963 as GM repositioned its flailing flagship convertible. While the rest of the lineup existed as a refresh of...
U.S. Dealers Are Very Angry With Stellantis Leadership Right Now
Stellantis’ U.S. dealer network is none too pleased with the manufacturer and looks to be blaming CEO Carlos Tavares. The National Dealer Council has sent an open letter to the executive and it...
General Motors And Hyundai Commit To Each Other
General Motors and Hyundai have announced an agreement to explore potential future collaborations in strategic areas such as vehicle development, supply chain solutions, and clean-energy technolo...
Volkswagen Announces the Refreshed 2025 Taos
Volkswagen’s smallest crossover is getting an overhaul for the 2025 model year. The Taos, which debuted a few years ago, will see refreshed exterior styling, new interior fixtures, and an upgra...
Nissan Reduces Output of Two Popular Models In Hopes of Improving Inventory Glut
Nissan dealers have struggled with profitability amid a glut of inventory and diminishing buyer interest, but the automaker has taken steps to improve the situation. Earlier this year, Nissan imp...
Another Corporate Partnership Springs Up to Improve the Public Charging Network
We recently reported that the American EV charging network is woefully underdeveloped in most states, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t a significant effort underway to improve the situa...
QOTD: What Do You Want to Know about the 2025 Nissan Kicks?
I am in southern California right now to the drive the 2025 Nissan Kicks.
Used Car of the Day: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
We continue the cheap wheels theme with today's UCOTD: A naturally-aspirated 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS.
Volkswagen ID4 Again Recalled Due to Defective Door Handles
On Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that Volkswagen would need to recall 98,806 all-electric crossovers over an issue with the doors. The matter is effecti...
NHTSA Probes 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Over Fire Risk
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into basically every Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator from the 2021-2023 model years. The probe is looking into...