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Hyundai, Kia Unveil Clever Safety Tech That Can See Beyond Obstacles

Road safety has immensely benefited from the proliferation of cameras, sensors and radars on modern vehicles, but these devices have limitations and cannot see or detect everything. Hyundai and Kia believe they have found a way to address the situation, particularly regarding pedestrian safety. Their new Vision Pulse technology employs …February 3, 2026

On this day in history: February 3

1948: The beginning of the Tailfin era. Harley Earl and Cadillac produce the first finned 1948 Cadillac. Earl credits the P-38 Lighting as the inspiration for the car

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China to Ban Hidden Car Door Handles, Setting New Safety Standards

China will ban hidden door handles on cars from next year over safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist design popularised by Tesla . The new rules could prompt automakers globally to rethink vehicle door designs as China increasingly positions itself as a standards-setter in the rapidly expanding international EV market, …February 3, 2026

Just 4 Out of 18 Compact SUVs Ace This New Safety Test

The U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which performs a variety of collision tests on new vehicles, recently updated its whiplash prevention test and found that only four out of the first 18 compact SUVs tested earn a good rating. “Neck sprains and strains are the most frequently reported injuries …February 3, 2026

BYD Has Inside Track to Sell EVs in Canada, Here’s Why

Who will be the first to benefit from Ottawa's green light to import 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles annually at the preferential tariff of 6.1%? Brands already established in Canada, such as Tesla , Volvo and Polestar , have a head start, no doubt about it. As for companies based in …February 2, 2026

Lexus Axes Yet Another Car and Lovely V8 Along With It

It's official: the Lexus LC coupe and convertible will cease production in August and therefore won’t return after the 2026 model year. Only 143 units were sold in Canada last year. Toyota's luxury brand confirmed the news to U.S. media outlets including Car and Driver , adding that " Lexus …February 2, 2026

Toyota Prius’ Doors Could Open While Driving, New Recall Coming

The current-generation Toyota Prius , including the Prius Plug-in Hybrid , finds itself in an awkward situation again requiring a new safety recall. “There is a possibility that certain circumstances can cause water to enter the electric door switches on the rear doors of the subject vehicles and cause a …January 30, 2026

Ram ProMaster City to Return, CEO Says

The compact van market in North America has completely evaporated since the pandemic. Ram , for one, discontinued the ProMaster City at the end of the 2022 model year. However, with all the disruptions and changes of plans in the automotive industry right now, plus the return of Tim Kuniskis …January 30, 2026

44,000 Older Hyundai Palisades Await Side Curtain Airbag Fix

While the new, second-generation 2026 Hyundai Palisade is garnering much praise so far, including the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year award , the company has just announced a safety recall covering all first-generation model years. More specifically, 43,990 Palisades from 2020 to 2025 are affected in Canada. According …January 30, 2026

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Keeps Pushing the Envelope

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is all-new for 2027, with fresh styling and many updated components and technologies. Those unfamiliar with the full-size luxury sedan may have trouble spotting differences with the outgoing model, but it’s hard to blame the German automaker as customers in this segment typically prefer classy designs that …January 29, 2026

Bentley Introduces New Continental GT S With 670 Horsepower

The new Bentley Continental GT lineup welcomes a fourth member with the return of the S model, which packs more power than the base GT but obviously not as much as the Speed and Supersports . The latter, incidentally, is the only one that doesn’t feature hybrid tech and all-wheel …January 29, 2026

Hyundai Santa Cruz Won’t Get Second Generation, Report Claims

The Hyundai Santa Cruz , a small pickup that is no longer imported into Canada due to tariffs on vehicles coming from the U.S., will be retired at the end of its first and only generation. In other words, it will not be renewed and will never gain a hybrid …January 29, 2026

Toyota Remains No. 1 in Global Car Sales Despite U.S. Trade Tensions

Japanese auto giant Toyota said on Thursday that global sales hit a new record last year, despite trade tensions, as it retained its title as the world’s top automaker and widened the gap with German rival Volkswagen . Sales, including those of subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino Motors, rose 4.6 percent …January 29, 2026

Tesla Kills Model S, Model X to Build Optimus Robots

Tesla , whose global sales plummeted in 2025 and net profit dropped by 61% in the fourth quarter, is now taking a radical step by ending production of the Model S and Model X that helped put the EV maker on the map. During the company's latest earnings call on …January 29, 2026

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