1+ week, 3+ day ago (375+ words) An owner was reportedly served an ad trying to get them to buy a new Jeep Imagine starting up your vehicle and instantly being greeted not not by your infotainment screen's usual startup logo, but by an advertisement. While that sounds like something from a dystopian future, it's already happening thanks to Jeep. According to a Redditor, their 2022 Grand Cherokee tried to sell them another vehicle. In this case, the "marketing notification" informed them of a $1,500 loyalty bonus cash offer on the purchase of a new Jeep. More: Jeep's Pop-up Ads Are Driving People Mad At Every Stoplight That's an annoying way to start your day, but the pop-up did provide a phone number to call to opt out. Unfortunately, it's just the generic Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Alfa Romeo, and Fiat Connect number designed for "general inquiries about brand Connect…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (321+ words) Ford dealers are now listing certified pre-owned vehicles on Amazon Autos and consumers can buy them online Amazon Autos continues to expand as customers can now purchase certified pre-owned Ford vehicles online. The program is being launched in Dallas, Seattle, and Los Angeles, but there are plans to expand to other markets as well. As with previous tie-ups, the collaboration means shoppers can browse used vehicles from the comfort of their home. If they find something they like, customers can buy the vehicle online and then schedule a time to pick it up. Users will be shown vehicles within a 75-mile radius and they can see itemized pricing as well as apply for financing online. More: Amazon Now Sells Used And Certified Pre-Owned Cars While buying a vehicle sight unseen isn't ideal, Ford said all models have passed a multi-point…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (396+ words) A wild new hot hatch arrives with track-ready hardware, removable seats, and more than 320 horsepower driving the front wheels Do you like the Volkswagen Golf R, but wish it had front-wheel drive and a ridiculous name? If so, you're in luck as Cupra has introduced the new Leon VZ TCR. Billed as the "most powerful front-wheel drive Leon ever," the limited edition hatchback pays tribute to the similarly named race car and features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine developing 321 hp (239 kW / 325 PS) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. It's connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which enables the model to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 5.6 seconds. The car also has an "unrestricted top speed," but the company declined to say how fast it can go. More: Cupra Formentor And Leon Get A Shark-Nose And More Power Besides the almighty engine, the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (413+ words) As this auction shows, now might be the best time ever to buy a low mileage manic muscle car Dodge is in the midst of a transformation that doesn't include the Challenger. Those who want a two-door muscle car could look to the new Charger SixPack, leaving fans of two-door V8s with a choice: embrace Dodge's next chapter or turn back the clock and explore the used market. For those leaning toward the latter, deals like this 2023 Hellcat might feel like a small miracle. More: Someone Kept This 1999 Camaro Z28 Untouched For 26 Years Listed on Bring A Trailer with just 47 miles on the odometer, this is as new as a 2023 Challenger SRT Hellcat gets. Moreover, this is a Jailbreak edition, so the original buyer had the option to add all sorts of personalized touches. It seems that they might have decided to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (403+ words) The brand's upcoming #6 sedan surfaces in revealing prototype shots, ahead of an expected launch in China within the next year Smart might be eager to reconnect with its roots when the next-generation Fortwo arrives in late 2026, but the brand has a surprising second act in the works, one that ventures far from its comfort zone. The company that's a joint venture between China's Geely and Mercedes-Benz is developing its first-ever sedan, a move that pushes into new territory. The four-door model is expected to join Smart's lineup in the coming months, marking an important shift for the company best known for its pint-sized city cars. More: Smart Just Killed Hopes Of A ForFour Comeback One prototype was spotted by a Weibo user during road testing in Cixi, Ningbo. Its aerodynamic shape fits the modern electric sedan template, complete with a…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (504+ words) Heritage Customs" 130 Defender conversion is big on pose and short on practicality with just 38 inches of bed length Land Rover gave the green light to an EV version of its modern Defender, but decided not to extend the same courtesy to a pickup variant, reasoning it wasn"t a priority. But Netherlands-based Heritage Customs was happy to fill that niche and has just unveiled the first modern Defender truck. We"ve actually covered Heritage"s project before, back in June 2024, but all we had to go on then was a bunch of renderings. Related: This Armored Defender Octa Has The Perfect Exit For Bad Dates Now the team has built the real thing out of a long-wheelbase Defender 130, finally giving Land Rover fans an alternative to the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster, which of course takes inspiration from the classic Defender 110 pickup....

2+ week, 4+ day ago (340+ words) Is Ford hinting at a new GT500 or an even more extreme version of the Mustang GTD? The 2026 Detroit Auto Show kicks off on January 14, but the most anticipated debut won't happen inside Huntington Place. Instead, Ford Racing plans to steal the spotlight across town at Michigan Central Station on January 15, where something special is waiting under wraps. More: This Secret Mustang Prototype Could Obliterate Every GT500 Before It The company is keeping the project tightly under control for now, but promised to give fans an "exclusive sneak peek at an all-new Ford Racing production road car " a testament to how deeply we're integrating our racing innovation into the vehicles you drive every day." This suggests we can expect a road-going model, which will presumably be based on a Mustang or Raptor. Ford CEO Jim Farley is eager to get the American…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (390+ words) When you think of a Porsche 718 Boxster S, you imagine mid-engine handling kicks, steely steering precision and a boxer howl enveloping the open cabin. What probably doesn't even cross your mind is a rolling "camera studio" complete with power inverters, harness mounts, and camera rigs. Yet that's exactly what nine apprentices at Porsche's Leipzig facility turned a 718 into because some of those first qualities make it perfect for the job. More: Why It Takes Five People To Operate LA's Famous Porsche Camera Car Back in 2017, the junior technicians set out to build the perfect camera car capable of keeping up with then-current Porsches on the Leipzig test track. The company already had an older Boxster-based rig, but it was struggling to keep pace with Porsche's newer metal, so a modern 350 hp (355 PS) Boxster S donor car was drafted in. How…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (247+ words) It seems that the Korean brand is serious about expanding the lineup of the G90 Genesis caught our attention this week with the V8-powered Magma GT concept alongside the production version of the GV60 Magma performance EV. However, those two were not the only debuts in a special event at the Circuit Paul Ricard in France, as they were joined by the G90 Wingback concept. This is a wagon version of the G90 flagship sedan, which would be the equivalent of a (non-existent) BMW 7-Series Touring, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Estate, or Audi A8 Avant. As if the new bodystyle wasn't intriguing enough, Genesis threw in performance and chassis upgrades from the Magma division to make it even more interesting. More: 2027 Genesis GV60 Magma Wants To Make BMW And AMG Sweat The follow-up to the stunning G90 Coupe and Convertible concepts from April 2025 proves that Genesis is serious about…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago (310+ words) It's official, size matters. That's the word from the Ontario Provincial Police It's official, size matters. That's the word from the Ontario Provincial Police as they recently came across a big load shoved into a tight rear end. We'll give you a minute to get your mind out of the gutter, but the department recently chastised a driver for not being very smart. The irony was that he was driving a Smart ForTwo. According to viral social media posts, authorities stopped the car in Carleton Place early yesterday morning for trying to haul a massive ladder in the tiny car. There's no word on how tall the ladder was, but the first-generation ForTwo was a mere 98.4 inches (2,500 mm) long. More: Not So Smart Driver Tries To Outrun Police In Arizona With A ForTwo Judging by the picture, the ladder was more…...