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04/01/2026

Hyundai surprised almost everyone today when it unveiled a body on frame SUV: Boulder. The Korean brand has big ambitions in America, and it is finding ways to appeal to its audience with a more rugged model.

03/13/2026

Are you in Austin for ? Check out Rivian's Electric Joyride in the middle of the street at Congress and 8th!

Rivian officially launched its all-new R2, and we had a chance to take a ride on a man-made off-road course in the middle of Austin, Texas.

03/11/2026

We tested Nokian Tires’ new studded winter tires at the company’s testing center north of the Arctic Circle. Yeah, it’s cold! ❄️

These aren’t just any studded tires—they’re designed so the studs retract into the adaptive base layer depending on the temperature and the surface. Check out our on-site video to see these tires in action on a frozen Finnish lake.

02/20/2026

The 2026 RS3 is giving serious “I’m perfect for a chase scene in an action movie” vibes in this Kyalami Green finish. I kid you not, the guy driving the shuttle bus at the airport said, “Well, there’s a statement car” when he pulled up to it to drop me off.

02/12/2026

Every time I lock the door of the Rivian R1T, it makes a hooting owl sound. It cracks me up because people stop and look at it every time 😆

02/12/2026

Are you watching the Olympics? Pay extra attention to Team USA and it's bobsled and skeleton teams today and Saturday. The team paired up with Honda to test and improve their aerodynamics in Honda's Ohio wind tunnel, and those findings could lead to a medal. Read more here at Popular Science:

In West Liberty, Ohio, Team USA athletes boarded their bobsleds to gather data on aerodynamics.

01/28/2026

Volvo launched its new EV, the EX60, in Sweden last week. And with it, Volvo's new multi-adaptive seat belts. Check out Kristin's story here at Ars Technica:

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/01/how-volvos-new-adaptive-seat-belts-will-reduce-injuries-during-a-crash/

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The EX60 senses a passenger's size and weight, determining how much force to use.

01/15/2026

Congratulations to ! Today, announced its 50 jurors chose the new Palisade as the Utility Vehicle of the Year. Here are a few reasons why it’s well deserved.

12/16/2025

Slate Auto CEO Chris Berman answers questions about the upcoming Slate trucks here:

(BTW, it's 13 degrees!)

We invited Slate reservation holders to ask anything — and then handed the mic to our CEO.

12/13/2025

Can a Toyota hydrogen-powered Class 8 semi truck beat a diesel in a drag race? Take a look.

12/01/2025

Want a supercar with a big red bow this Christmas? Check out Kristin's 7 top choices on Forbes:

Lamborghini
Ferrari
Maserati
McLaren
Aston Martin.. and a couple of all-American surprises

Want a supercar this Christmas? Check out this holiday list of 7 top supercars ripe for a big red bow in your driveway.