On January 21, 2026, Ford Motor Company announced a major safety recall covering 119,075 vehicles in the United States because an engine block heater defect could crack and leak coolant, potentially creating a short circuit and under‑hood fire risk.

The automotive world has always been driven by innovation, but some cars did more than push the envelope: they completely rewrote the letter inside.

Across the United States, a surprisingly high number of new vehicles have been sitting on dealer lots for months -- in some cases more than a year.

Toyota routinely ranks among the most reliable car brands on the planet, and the Japanese behemoth and Volkswagen have vied for the title of world's best-selling marque in recent years.

Consumer Reports ranks Toyota as the most reliable car brand for 2026, continuing the Japanese carmaker's long reign at or near the top of reliability rankings.

When it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), Tesla often comes to mind for many people. However, there are EVs that beat Tesla in terms of range, charging speed, interior space, off-road performance and even running costs.

Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) remain incredibly popular nowadays. The 2025 AutoPacific Future Attribute Demand Study indicates that nine of the top 15 most-wanted car features involved safety technologies; the top spot went to hands-free driving setups like GM's Super Cruise and Ford's BlueCruise.

Skoda has been cautious with its rollout of electric production cars since the Citigo iV of 2020. While rival brands have been populating as many niches as possible, the Czech firm has instead focused on the renewal of its established ICE and hybrid models over the past couple of years, such as the Skoda Superb and Kodiaq, while watching and waiting.