3+ mon, 3+ day ago (227+ words) The clock is winding down for enthusiasts hoping to drive away in a limited-production 2025 Ford Mustang GT 60th Anniversary Edition Convertible. Entries for the sweepstakes close Sunday, August 31, with the grand prize winner set to be announced on September 6. The giveaway, run by the Mustang Club of America, offers one of just 1,965 Anniversary Edition models built to commemorate six decades of the iconic pony car. Finished in Wimbledon White with a distinctive red stripe and Carmine Red leather-trimmed interior, the convertible pays homage to the original 1965 Mustang while integrating modern performance features. As part of the promotion, every entry into the Mustang sweepstakes also qualifies participants for additional flash drawings, including a $1,000 road trip prize to be awarded September 2. Recent winners of smaller giveaways, such as coolers and cash prizes, demonstrate the multiple opportunities for participants to take home something extra....

4+ mon, 3+ day ago (500+ words) Online car buying hit $320.4 billion in global sales in 2023, and is set to double by 2034 as shoppers demand transparent pricing and home delivery. Carvana alone delivered 416,000 vehicles in 2024, up 33% year-over-year, and booked $13.7 billion in revenue with $404 million net income. Buyers skip ... Unstoppable Growth of Online Car Buying Online car buying hit $320.4 billion in global sales in 2023, and is set to double by 2034 as shoppers demand transparent pricing and home delivery. Carvana alone delivered 416,000 vehicles in 2024, up 33% year-over-year, and booked $13.7 billion in revenue with $404 million net income. Buyers skip the dealership trip and review every spec, every trim, in minutes. No salesperson pitch " just data and instant quotes. How Digital Tools Beat the Showroom Online platforms break down barriers. An average buyer compares five cars in under 10 minutes, versus two dealership visits over several days. Interactive payment calculators update monthly rates…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (761+ words) While the C8 Corvette may be making headlines as the record-setting, supercar-killing, mid-engined American monster that it is, the C7 Corvette still holds a special place in enthusiasts' hearts. The C7 was likely the last front-engined Corvette, a formula that carried the nameplate for seven ... A Corvette worthy of the name This example is C7 ZR1, the highest-performance variant unveiled for the 2019 model year, which was also the C7's last year of production. It's finished in Torch Red with Carbon Flash accents and sits on ZR1 Carbon Flash-painted wheels with contrasting red-painted brake calipers. The interior carries the carbon fiber treatment, with a carbon fiber instrument panel, and a leather-wrapped carbon fiber steering wheel. Optional equipment on this one includes the Sueded Microfiber-Wrapped Upper Trim Package and the 3ZR package, which adds a Bose 10-speaker sound system, navigation, Performance Data Recorder, heated and ventilated seats, and front…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago (443+ words) If you live in Los Angeles, you can buy certified pre-owned and used cars from any brand through Amazon Autos, though only from Hyundai dealership inventories. Back in December, when Amazon Autos finally opened to the world (well, certain cities in America), you could only buy new Hyundai models from participating dealerships. As of this week that's now changed, at least if you live in Los Angeles. If you do, you are now able to browse for all of the dealerships' inventory, including certified pre-owned and used cars from any brand. Browsing Amazon right now, I spy Mazdas, Subarus, and BMWs, among other brands. You may be wondering: if you don't like it, can you just box it up and ship it back to Amazon like normal? Actually, you sort of can. Amazon gives you a 3-day/300-mile return policy…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (679+ words) For enthusiasts who have been holding off on buying a Nissan Z due to outrageous dealer markups, the wait has finally paid off. After years of excessive pricing, dealerships across the U.S. are now offering the 400-horsepower coupe well below its sticker price. Related: This automaker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy The drastic price reduction is due to a combination of factors. First, the overall market for sports cars remains niche, and the initial wave of Z hype has died down. Second, Nissan as a brand has been struggling with sales in recent years, leading dealers to push for volume rather than high-margin markups. The strategy appears to be paying off. After selling just under 1,800 Zs in 2023, price drops helped Nissan dealers increase that figure by some 80% the following year, selling 3,164 Zs in 2024. In a surprising feat, the Z even managed to…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago (386+ words) EV & Future Tech Deals & Buying Guides New Vehicles & Reviews What happens when one of India's biggest automakers channels Gotham's Dark Knight? According to Electrek, Mahindra's answer is the Batman Edition BE 6, a limited-run electric SUV that the company says "brings to life a rare fusion of cinematic heritage and modern luxury." With only 300 units planned and a starting price of "27.79 lakh (about $27,500), according to Electrek, this is less about mass adoption and more about creating a collector's piece. The BE 6 is already a key EV in Mahindra's lineup, and the Batman Edition raises the bar with a Satin Black exterior, gold-painted suspension components, and Bat emblems integrated across the body and cabin, per Electrek. Inside, drivers get suede and leather upholstery stitched with sepia-gold accents, along with a numbered Batman plaque on the dashboard to mark its exclusivity. Not everyone…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (145+ words) If you're looking to buy a used car but are unsure which brand to choose, Consumer Reports has some recommendations. If you're looking to buy a used car but are unsure which brand to choose, Consumer Reports has some recommendations. It looked at which carmakers are most reliable after five and 10 years of use to determine which makes the most sense to buy used. "Brands like Lexus (TM) and Toyota have a history of conservative redesigns, incrementally improving their entire product line rather than introducing many all-new systems," Steven Elek, CR's senior automotive data analyst, said. "Our data consistently shows over time that cars from those brands are reliable when new, and they continue to be reliable as they age." Check out which five brands make the most sense to buy used " and which five make the least sense....

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (318+ words) In addition to providing on-call roadside service, travel booking and resources, and a number of auto-related discounts to its 60 million members, the American Automobile Association (AAA) also... Check Out: Here's How Much Cars Made in the US Cost Compared to Mexico, Canada and China Read Next: 5 Cities You Need To Consider If You're Retiring in 2025 Due to the looming threat of automotive price-hikes due to President Donald Trump's tariffs policies, new cars may be more expensive than ever by the end of the year. As such, discerning shoppers may wish to buy on a budget " which is where AAA's "Best Vehicles Under $40K" list comes in handy. From it, GOBankingRates has culled the 10 highest-scoring vehicles (based on the Car Guide's scoring method of 0-130). Hybrids and electric vehicles dominated the list, highlighting just how affordable hybrid vehicles are becoming as their technology…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago (255+ words) EV & Future Tech Deals & Buying Guides New Vehicles & Reviews Ford is issuing yet another recall, and this time its for its popular line of pickup trucks. The automaker, in its third recall in recent weeks, is recalling 115,539 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty pickups that are of the 2020 and 2021 model years. Here's what you need to know about the recall details and what you should do if you have one of these vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the reason for the recall is the steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column, causing a loss of steering control. No injuries or accidents have been reported to date. Ford first learned of the issue in late June when it was brought to the attention of the automaker's Critical Concern Review Group. Owners of the affected Ford pickup trucks…...

7+ mon, 6+ day ago (211+ words) Yahoo Autos is your source for automotive news, research tools and conversation. The 2026 Lexus ES sees the luxury sedan enter a new generation that brings about new styling, and will offer both hybrid and electric options when it arrives next year. The total redesign of the ES swaps the previous generation's smooth design for harder edges. Lexus says the inspiration for the design comes from the 2023 LF-ZC concept, but we're also seeing some of Lexus's RZ SUV. The new generation offers a hybrid powertrain along with a pair of fully electric models. As with so many other automakers in recent years, Lexus opted for the split headlight design. Lexus says the new model measures about 6.5 inches longer than before. The wheelbase is longer, too, though it hasn't grown as much, and now spans three inches longer than before. The ES…...