The 2016 Hyundai Tucson is being recalled to address a software issue that could disable acceleration. Affecting about 41,000 units in the U.S., the issue is caused by a fault in the Tucson’s transmission control module that is supplied by Dymos Incorporated. Responsible for controlling...
Volvo has revealed the new V90 Cross Country, a car that taps into 20 years of the Cross Country brand, Volvo’s off-road capable wagon. This latest Cross Country will get a 65mm (2.5 inch) bump in ride height compared to the regular V90, giving it a total of 210mm (8.2 inches) of ground...
This week a North Carolina computer programmer proved he’d discovered a previously not-known-about crash camera function in a Tesla Model S that records events from a collision. The system uses the camera eye to capture imagery that could be considered evidence for Tesla cars that suffer an...
The next-generation Ford Expedition, due to hit the market in 2017 as a 2018 model year vehicle, will use aluminum body panels to help save weight. The brand confirmed the news to its investors, along with its plan to introduce four all-new SUVs in the near future to further capitalize on the hot...
For many in the automotive world, it’s hard to believe nearly a decade has passed since GM and Chrysler filed for bankruptcy. Opening old wounds by reminding us all how dire things were between 2008 and 2010, the film is like a flashback to the Great Recession’s darkest days when the...
For some, the way a car sounds is more important than the way it looks. There’s no mistaking the deep, throaty note of a V8 or the exotic rumble of a V12, but sometimes, some engines and exhaust setups totally miss the mark. Some would blame it on increased emissions standards that have...
Looking to create a new brand image and put its diesel emissions scandal in the past, Volkswagen is now squarely focused on electrification. That is according to Christian Senger, the head of Volkswagen’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) group, who spoke with Autoblog at a recent Volkswagen...
Ford is going to offer a more comprehensive look at Gymkhana Nine thanks to virtual reality (VR) and 360-degree cameras. The brand has released a short teaser video which includes some behind-the-scenes footage along with the ability for the viewer to have control of the camera angle. This full...
Volkswagen is heavily considering adding an all-wheel-drive variant of the Golf hatchback to its North American lineup, The Truth About Cars has learned. Dr. Hendrik Muth, vice-president of VW’s product marketing and strategy, explained during a recent media event that the addition of...
The Volkswagen GTI will lose its two-door variant in the U.S. as the automaker jettisons low-volume offerings in its post-diesel scandal world. Mark Baruth broke the story at Jalopnik after a Volkswagen product manager mentioned the cancellation during the company’s recent Golf Alltrack media...
A leaked document could have just revealed the specifications for the highly anticipated 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. A user on FordRaptorForum.com has posted screenshots from Ford’s eSourceBook application showing that the high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine being used in the new Raptor...
Tesla has revealed the cause of a Model S fire that happened last month in France. The sedan caught fire during a test drive in Biarritz, France, and after an investigation, a Tesla spokesperson has confirmed to Fox News that a loose electrical connection was the cause. Two guests and a Tesla...
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack will be priced from $26,670 including destination. This off-road focused Golf SportWagen variant is powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 170 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque and will initially be offered with a six-speed...
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is just one of those cars that leaves a mark on anyone who drives it. All of your AutoGuide.com editors have been lucky enough to pilot a few MX-5 Miatas in their careers, so we asked them: What’s Your Favorite Mazda MX-5 Miata Memory? Here’s what they said: Jodi...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) accidentally gave a preview of the upcoming Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV. The automaker posted a video on its YouTube channel that had footage of a crossover boasting Alfa Romeo’s signature front end at the Fiat Cassino plant in Italy, where the Alfa Romeo Giulia...