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 (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…...

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 (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…...

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…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (431+ words) Honda is recalling over 400,000 Civics because their alloy wheels could come off If there's one downside to splashing out on a smart set of alloy wheels for your car it's that you never get to see them when you're driving. Well, not normally, but Honda is recalling over 400,000 cars because their wheels could detach at speed giving owners a rare chance to admire them in motion. The US recall affects 2016-21 Civics that were equipped with a particular type of 18-inch alloy wheel made by a supplier in Italy. The wheels are pretty distinctive, each featuring a red stripe around the outer edge and 15 slim spokes in a mix of dark and silver finishes. Related: Toyota RAV4 And Lexus NX Recalled For Wheels And Brakes That Might Fall Off What many of them might not feature but should have is five steel…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (341+ words) Hundreds of Hummer EV pickups and SUVs may have a front passenger airbag that fails to deploy leading to a recall General Motors has issued two new recalls impacting 1,245 vehicles. While that's a small number, both involve serious safety concerns. Kicking things off is the 2026 GMC Hummer Pickup and SUV, as 354 of them have a front passenger airbag that may fail to deploy. More: GMC Just Made The 2026 Hummer EV Crabbier Than Ever According to the government agency, the front passenger airbag connection may have an improper wire crimp, which can interfere with signals to the airbag. This can result in the airbag failing to deploy as intended. GM first became aware of the issue in August, when an employee reported a wire had pulled loose from the passenger front airbag connector during assembly. This sparked an investigation, which eventually…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (399+ words) The automaker turned penny stock is doing a reverse stock split to stay listed on the Nasdaq Polestar investors got a nasty surprise on Halloween as the beleaguered automaker revealed their stock was in danger of getting delisted from the Nasdaq. At the time, the company's stock closed at $0.84, which put them well below the $1.00 requirement. Fast forward to today and things are looking even worse as Polestar's stock has plummeted to $0.53. That's a decline of nearly 37% in just a matter of weeks. More: Polestar's Stock Hangs By A Thread As Nasdaq Sounds The Alarm Today alone, there was a 15.8% drop and it can likely be chalked up to their plan to regain compliance. It calls for a 1:30 reverse stock split, which would boost the PSNY price to $15.90 per share at today's levels. The move reeks of desperation and reverse…...

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…...