Toyota Motor sold a record 11.2 million vehicles in 2023, it said on Tuesday, taking the crown as the world’s top-selling automaker for a fourth straight year. The Japanese automaker reported a 7.2% jump in global group sales last year, including those of truck unit Hino Motors and small-car maker Daihatsu, helped by record overseas … Read more
KIM Jong-un is said to be giving top end Mercedes cars to members of his inner circle – but no one knows how he is getting them. The North Korean dictator clearly isn’t short of cash despite ruling over an impoverished nation as he has been splashing out on a slew of fancy cars. 6 … Read more
Toyota is recalling just over 1 million vehicles in the U.S. over an issue with the airbags. In a notice posted online on Wednesday, Toyota said a potential defect in the front passenger seat airbag could prevent it from properly deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, or worse. The recall involves various … Read more
2025 Lexus UX300h F SportImage: Lexus Lexus’s smallest crossover, the UX, might get ignored by some because it’s been a bit down on power since its introduction. While the brand made moves to remedy this by making the UX’s sole powertrain option a 181 horsepower hybrid setup for 2023, prior to that buyers could choose … Read more
Image: Volkswagen Volkswagen Group, owner of the U.S.-based EV charging infrastructure operator Electrify America, has finally announced its commitment to the North American Charging Standard (NACS, also known as the Tesla charger) beginning in 2025 for many of its brands. The company said it will also explore adapter options so preexisting electrified vehicles can charge … Read more
Here we present our weekly Jalopnik series that recaps the latest in car buying. We’ve showcased our most read offerings as well as some you may have missed. My First Automotive Love: Bob and the C4 Corvette It Just Got Harder For Car Dealers To Scam You Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images) The Federal Trade … Read more
