Author name: Traci Thornton

Buying a car can be fun and bring a lot of freedom, but things can go sideways when it comes time for repairs. Some car brands are better than others, however, and Consumer Reports recently ranked the least- and most-expensive brands for owners to repair. There are few surprises on this list, but the cheapest […]

Rolls-Royce inaugurated a customization center called Private Office in Shanghai, China, in 2023, and it will bring the first three cars created in the facility to the 2024 Beijing show. The builds are based on the Spectre, the Phantom, and the Ghost, and they’re inspired by travel. The cars are grouped under the Spirit of

When Porsche refreshed the third-generation Cayenne for the 2024 model year, the GTS took the year off, Porsche more keen to get its Turbo and E-Hybrid trims out. As the driver-centric performance option nodding to purity, the Gran Turismo Sport trim in standard and Coupe forms always seeks the sharpest balance of handling and weight

Think of a compact hatchback. If it isn’t a Volkswagen Golf, you probably used to own a Mazda3. Perhaps it’s more ubiquitous in Europe, but the Golf has long stood as the prime example of a compact hatchback supposedly being more functional than a compact sedan. “Try putting that in a Jetta,” you can imagine

Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. In the face of inflation, rising fuel costs and environmental concerns, many households are reevaluating their transportation needs. Opting for an electric bike (eBike) as an alternative to purchasing a second car presents a financially

Ford’s commitment to the V8 isn’t limited to its range of models. The brand offers enthusiast several eight-cylinders in its catalog of crate engines, and it just added the updated 5.0-liter Coyote engine that it developed to power variants of the 2024 Mustang to the portfolio. Assigned part number M-6007-M50D, the V8 is nearly identical

LONDON — Automakers from General Motors to Volvo Cars, alongside utilities and charging app operators are calculating their financial cut as EVs that allow their owners to sell power back to grids become a more realistic prospect. Bidirectional, or vehicle-to-grid (V2G), charging lets EV owners charge at overnight off-peak rates then sell power back to

In October last year, Kia showed its new EV5 two-row electric SUV for Asian markets as part of the Hyundai Group’s first EV day in Seoul, South Korea. A ‘Honey I shrunk the crossover’ version of the EV9, the EV5 hit the market in three trims. The entry-level version packs a 64-kilowatt-hour battery pack juicing