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caranddriver.com > news > a70/24/5408 > hyundai-kona-electric-skipping-2026-model-year

Hyundai's Most Affordable EV Is Skipping the 2026 Model Year as Demand Slows

Hyundai's Most Affordable EV Is Skipping the 2026 Model Year as Demand Slows1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (256+ words) Hyundai says there is enough Kona EV inventory to meet current demand, with the subcompact SUV set to return for the 2027 model year. The Kona Electric is not permanently dead, however. "There is adequate stock of 2025 model year Kona Electric…...

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caranddriver.com > features > g15/08/6429 > safest-suv

These Are Our Top Picks for the Safest SUVs with the Best Safety Ratings

These Are Our Top Picks for the Safest SUVs with the Best Safety Ratings2+ hour, 14+ min ago   (1011+ words) These SUVs earn the best crash-test, headlight, and driver-assistance safety ratings from the IIHS while also being rated highly in Car and Driver testing. Active safety tech required for crash avoidance and mitigation tests includes forward collision warning, pedestrian detection,…...

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caranddriver.com > features > a70/24/5627 > hybrid-car-types-explained-pros-cons

What Are the Different Types of Hybrid Cars? Your Guide to The Pros and Cons of Each

What Are the Different Types of Hybrid Cars? Your Guide to The Pros and Cons of Each5+ hour, 13+ min ago   (957+ words) When your new-car research includes hybrids, you may come across some unfamiliar technical terms. Here's what you need to know. The Toyota Prius was not the first hybrid car brought to market, but it was the first modern gasoline-electric vehicle…...

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caranddriver.com > features > g70/07/5516 > editors-choice-2026-evs

Editors' Choice 2026: EVs

Editors' Choice 2026: EVs1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1113+ words) Our favorite EVs combine engaging driving dynamics with solid driving range. Battery-powered vehicles are no longer the compromised machines of yore. Credit battery advancements that allow today's electric cars to travel hundreds of miles on a full charge. While charging…...

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caranddriver.com > features > g70/07/5403 > editors-choice-2026-luxury-suvs

The Luxury SUVs That Made Our 2026 Editors' Choice List

The Luxury SUVs That Made Our 2026 Editors' Choice List1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1141+ words) Our annual list of the best vehicles on sale includes a selection of premium crossovers with real presence. HIGHS: Well-developed ride and handling balance, capable four- and six-cylinder powertrains boost acceleration and save fuel. LOWS: Clunky styling elements front and…...

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caranddriver.com > news > a70/20/3756 > de-tomaso-v-12-engine-p900-details

Does the De Tomaso P900 Have the Craziest Engine You've Ever Seen? Probably

Does the De Tomaso P900 Have the Craziest Engine You've Ever Seen? Probably2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (455+ words) For $3 million, you get the De Tomaso P900, fitted with a 900-HP V-12 that looks like twisting mass of steel intestines. In space, nobody can hear you scream. Presumably, the cold, hard vacuum should also mean that we shouldn't all be able…...

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caranddriver.com > shopping-advice > a70/16/1333 > hyundai-palisade-vs-kia-telluride-spec-comparison

Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride: Comparing Korea's Mid-Size Three-Row SUVs

Hyundai Palisade vs. Kia Telluride: Comparing Korea's Mid-Size Three-Row SUVs4+ day, 28+ min ago   (756+ words) The Hyundai Palisade was redesigned last year, while the second-generation Kia Telluride has just made its debut. Here's how they stack up in terms of size, passenger space, luggage capacity, powertrains, and pricing. The Hyundai Palisade and the Kia Telluride…...

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caranddriver.com > news > a70/20/2755 > vw-golf-gti-future-new-engine

VW Exec Says the Golf GTI and Golf R Hot Hatches Have a Fruitful Future with Revamped Engines

VW Exec Says the Golf GTI and Golf R Hot Hatches Have a Fruitful Future with Revamped Engines4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (298+ words) An executive reportedly said VW is working to make the EA888 2.0-liter engine compliant with emissions regulations beyond 2030. Fear not, for the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R aren't going anywhere any time soon, at least not according to a new…...

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caranddriver.com > news > a70/19/2885 > bridgestone-blizzak-icepeak-winter-tire-details

Bridgestone's New Blizzak IcePeak Tire Promises Longer Life for Everyday Winter Driving

Bridgestone's New Blizzak IcePeak Tire Promises Longer Life for Everyday Winter Driving5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (471+ words) The latest Blizzak winter tire meets a new ice-grip standard and replaces the WS90 and DM-V2 lines. When you do shop for winter tires, you're likely to encounter Bridgestone's Blizzak line. We've run Blizzaks on countless long-term cars as well as many…...

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caranddriver.com > reviews > a70/11/4912 > 2026-honda-pilot-drive

2026 Honda Pilot Gets Just Enough Upgrades to Stay Afloat Among the Tide of 3-Row SUVs

2026 Honda Pilot Gets Just Enough Upgrades to Stay Afloat Among the Tide of 3-Row SUVs6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (358+ words) The upgraded Pilot's extra equipment and freshened look help it remain a solid, if unexciting, choice in this competitive segment. The first changes you'll notice are to the front end, which now has a larger grille and a more prominent…...