The US electric SUV and broader electric car market experienced a sharp contraction in the first quarter of 2026. This marks a dramatic change from the rapid, policy-led growth of previous years. Heavily inspired by the end of Federal $7,500 EV Tax Credit On September 30, 2025. It is also influenced by persistently high financing
Max Verstappen has sharply criticized Formula 1’s hybrid engine rules, declaring he is “fed up” with repeating his warnings as more rivals finally acknowledge the flaws he identified years ago. The Red Bull driver, a four-time world champion, has been consistently opposed to the 50:50 power output split between internal combustion engines (ICE) and electric
Adventure bikes are supposed to exist to take riders beyond cities, dealerships and reliable phone signals. Yet many of the most desirable machines in this class now come with elaborate electronics, premium suspension components, multiple software-controlled riding modes, and servicing requirements that can become costly after the warranty expires. More capacity is hardly a bad
Somewhere on a dealer lot right now there’s a compact sedan that costs less than a loaded BMW 3 Series and revs to 7,100 rpm. Looks like it should wear a muscle car badge. It puts to shame cars that cost more and have flashy logos. And the company that made it pulled the plug
Adventure bikes have become surprisingly expensive. It’s not unusual to see ADV bikes pushing 15 to 20 grand before luggage, crash protection, or even the first tank of fuel. Yet price alone rarely determines how enjoyable a motorcycle will be once the pavement disappears or the highway stretches into the horizon. The best adventure bikes
KTM is not having the best MotoGP season, as reliability issues have plagued the Austrian manufacturer. There were several retirements, mostly at mid-field finishes, and only Pedro Acosta, soon to be wearing Ducati red, finished anywhere close to the leaders. But the team’s bikes have been facing continuous problems, due to which the results have
Toyota executive believes that quality, durability and reliability are the company’s strongest assets. The strong dealer network and after sales support have also contributed to the company’s success. However, the rise of Chinese brands is spectacular. With sales of more than 10.5 million cars in 2025, Toyota (including Lexus) retains the global sales crown for
Esteban Ocon faces a brutal battle for his Formula 1 survival as sharks circle around his vulnerable Haas seat, including powerhouse interest from Ferrari, McLaren and Toyota all attempting to pry their own protégés into the cockpit before the season is over. Ocon, 29, has endured a difficult tenure at Haas. The Frenchman has consistently
Only in the 70s did Japanese manufacturers begin to be considered a real threat to the status quo. Until then, they were ridiculed by the European and American manufacturers who dominated the motorcycle industry. While small displacement motorcycles, including the famous Honda Super Cub, offered customers cheap, reliable transportation, they were considered capable of doing