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While a similar event went on in Gothenburg, Sweden, we went to London to see Volvo unveil the latest iteration of the XC60. Volvo spent a lot of effort and money on showing off what are, essentially, further refreshes to the midsize SUV. This is obviously a critical segment for the brand, which is trying to make an about-face after changing up its electric plans.

The Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is on the list of modern-day dream cars, and, like many dream cars, it's not so much the sticker price that has you putting it off until "maybe someday," it's the cost of ownership. When it comes to luxury cars, specialty maintenance takes a big bite out of every paycheck. In the case of the Dodge Hellcat, steep insurance costs are a major hurdle to ownership.

One of the most sought-after options in the auto industry right now is under fire due to catastrophic failure, and it sits right above your head. In 2026 alone, over 500 complaints have been filed across 17 different automakers about exploding panoramic sunroofs. Not failing or cracking sunroofs, exploding ones. Most of the complaints report the glass roofs will spontaneously shatter with no obvious cause, many times at highway speeds, with a sound that resembles a gunshot.

There are two models in Ford’s lineup older than any other it offers today. One not only serves as the best-selling vehicle in the country, it also holds the distinction of being the most popular pickup in the country. That’s something it doesn’t take lightly. It worked hard to get itself there. So, what about the one it produces that's in a league of its own?

Lexus did not reinvent its NX model for 2027, and that's for good reason. Small changes to one of the company's most popular SUVs mean it answers owner's wishes with an updated design that makes it more distinct from other family crossovers. Now, with only hybrid engines like the Toyota RAV4 it's based on, it's also more efficient and easier to live with. Here are all the angles of the latest premium Japanese SUV, inside and out.

Don't be deceived by the unfortunate color combinations in the picture above. Yes, you've seen the new 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT muscle truck in yellow and black – like a bumble bee, get it? But Ram threw us a curveball: The first retail Rumble Bee, painted red and black (at right), was just auctioned off for charity for $1.5 million, along with a yellow and black 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SRT-10.

Ford is in the midst of a recall nightmare at the moment, topping the charts during a particularly bad year for the whole industry in that regard. As a matter of fact, 2026 is well on track to become the worst recent year in terms of vehicles recalled at this pace, and the problem isn’t limited to Ford. Toyota and multiple Stellantis brands are heavily contributing to it, as well, but Blue Oval does hold the lead by a huge margin.

Hyundai Group has been very clear that it wants to bring cars like the Genesis X Convertible to market. Now CarBuzz has just found a patent for a vehicle firewall that shows how it could happen. Wait, did we say vehicle firewall? This is why our patent investigative team is so good. It turns out, this Hyundai firewall idea would be used for an open-top car with a long hood. Both of those details scream rear-drive flagship like the Genesis X Convertible concept car.

Looking at Subaru’s current lineup, if you’re shopping for an SUV specifically, there’s a bit of an anomaly that’s kind of hard to ignore; the fact that there’s “only” a $3,000 gap when you compare the Subaru Crosstrek vs the Subaru Forester. Depending on what you’re after and how you look at this, the minimum base MSRP difference between the Crosstrek and the Forester is either trivial or a huge deal.

Engineering life in the automotive industry is all about innovation. OEMs are constantly in pursuit of the next best thing while trying to remain competitive, staying ahead of tightening emissions rules, electrification advances, and crazy performance targets. Against this backdrop, manufacturers often spend a fortune replacing yesterday's hardware with something cleaner, smaller, more potent, or more efficient.