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The Ford Bronco Raptor is a seriously impressive performance off-roader, but all that pace and capability comes at a price: $82,685, to be specific, and that’s before options. Since the basic Bronco is more than enough trail-readiness for the average buyer, that leaves some wanting the power of a “Braptor” without a need for the massive Fox shocks and other saurian bits. Ford may not be willing to sell exactly that package, but it now has those buyers covered with the next best thing. Starting in the 2027 model year, Ford will offer the Bronco Raptor’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 as an option for Outer Banks, Badlands, and Heritage Edition trim levels of Bronco. This version of the engine is slightly detuned, offering 380 horsepower rather than the Raptor’s 414 hp, but it still adds some serious pace to more basic Broncos that previously saw max output come in the form of a turbocharged 2.7-liter V-6 making 330 hp and 414 pound-feet of torque (versus the 440 lb-ft of the new engine). Buyers hoping to get a manual with that much force behind it will be disappointed, though; the Raptor V-6 can be had only with the 10-speed automatic transmission.

Maserati has been the subject of plenty of speculation lately, and its absence from the Paris Motor Show this week has only added fuel to the fire. Will the brand survive? Will it have a new owner? And will the Quattroporte ever make a comeback? Yes, no, and sort of are the best answers we can provide at this time. First, the good news: Maserati sales may be down, but the brand is not going away. According to a report by Auto Express, Maserati will reveal its future vision in the form of concept cars set to debut in Modena, Italy this December. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa promises this December presentation will not be full of vaporware and pipe dreams. “It won’t just be about slides, but a real plan that will secure the future for our beloved luxury brand,” said Filosa when addressing the media. That future is expected to include a new SUV roughly the size of the discontinued Levante. According to Maserati’s CEO, Santo Ficili: “A new concept car will be presented.

This article was updated in October 2026. Breakdowns rarely happen somewhere convenient. A dead battery in your driveway is annoying; a flat tire on the shoulder of a dark highway in bad weather is a much bigger problem. Even with roadside assistance a phone call away, a properly stocked emergency kit gives you the tools to handle smaller problems yourself and stay safe while you wait for help. Car Survival-Kit Necessities Include:Roadside Emergency Kit​Portable Jump Starter​Portable Tire Inflator​Roadside Safety Beacons​The basics haven’t changed much, but the gear has improved. Along with reflective triangles, a flashlight, a first-aid kit, gloves, and basic tools, consider carrying a portable jump starter, tire inflator, and backup phone charger. AAA also recommends water, snacks, rain gear, a blanket, and seasonal essentials such as a snow shovel. What belongs in your kit depends on where and how you drive. A daily commuter won’t need the same supplies as someone heading cross-country or driving through snow. Tailor your kit to your vehicle and travel habits, and check it regularly to replace expired supplies and recharge batteries.

Honda recalled more than one million Accord and CR-V units earlier this summer because of a peculiar issue: a faulty tire sealant bottle. Now, the owners of more than 4000 more CR-Vs and Accords will soon head to the dealership ... for the same reason. A new recall filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday, October 8, says an additional 4804 Accord and CR-V units are affected. Like the original recall, the recall includes 2023–2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2025–2026 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell EV, and 2023–2026 Accord Hybrid models. The issue remains the same as well. Federal regulators say pressure may build inside the tire sealant bottle if it is improperly connected to the tire valve, potentially causing sealant to explode out of the bottle cap. Michael SimariHowever, this recall focuses not only on the existing pressure issue, but on a separate logistical issue. Recall documents filed with NHTSA claim that the supplier, Tek Corporation, accidentally mixed faulty tire sealant bottles with new bottles and resupplied Honda with the faulty bottles.

Tesla Powerwalls did most of the heavy lifting as California’s home batteries set a new grid record last week. On October 6, more than 85,000 Powerwall owners sent over 600 MW to the grid, the bulk of a combined 745 MW dispatch that Sunrun announced today. That’s 28% more than the 580 MW record the two companies set less than a month ago. And it’s bigger than most gas peaker plants in the state.

Jump to:How Does It Drive? What Is It Like to Live With? Should I Buy One? Highlights and LowlightsThe crossover and the SUV continue to cross-pollinate, with rugged-looking versions of road-biased models being cash crops for automakers these days. The aesthetic of these “adventure-ready” crossovers definitely feels more natural for some brands than others, with Mini not an obvious inclusion on that list given styling traditionally focused on cuteness. With a suspension lift and some aggressive all-terrain tires, can the new Countryman Untamed Edition change that perception? The Lowdown:MiniThe new 2027 Mini Countryman Untamed Edition will be available in both gas-powered and EV versions. All Untamed models receive a 0.6-inch suspension lift, Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tires, and model-specific 19-inch wheels. Ground clearance rises to 8.75 inches on the gasoline model. Mini has also reprogrammed the ABS, stability control, and electrically assisted steering for mild off-road use and improved both approach and departure angles. Exclusive blue sport seats freshen up the interior. Our expert editors test every vehicle we review. Read more about how we test and review cars here

Want to be among the first to own Ford’s new EV pickup? You can now sign up for a preorder invite for the upcoming $30,000 Ford Fathom. Although preorders for the Fathom won’t officially open until early 2027, Ford is now inviting interested buyers to sign up for a preorder invite and become one of the first to own its all-new electric pickup.

The sun has set, but the sky is still bright, and the gray twilight will last until dawn. A man with a string trimmer is cutting the grass on the roof of his house in the small Faroese village of Bøur, protected from falling by nothing more than his sense of balance on the steep-pitched turf. In the road below, a group of tourists is vying to capture the best angle of the five peaks of Tindhólmur, an improbably shaped islet that rises more than 860 feet from the waters of the Sørvágsfjørður fjord, looking like an AI hallucination turned real. As a distant rumble fills the air, the evening is set to turn a shade more surreal. This story originally appeared in Volume 37 of Road & Track. Soon the sound resolves to the unmistakable, bass-heavy notes of big-capacity engines in the other­wise still air. Then a long line of cars appears, proceeding slowly through the village’s narrow main street. A C5 Corvette leads the parade of Americana that also includes a thunderous second-­gen Camaro, a Ford Ranchero, and a diesel V-8 Chevy C/K pickup, among many others. I came to the Faroe Islands to investigate car culture in remote places. I’ve definitely found it.

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The world record for the longest journey on an electric motorcycle on a single charge has just been absolutely demolished. And it was done so by a Zero Motorcycles rider traveling 436.5 km (271.2 miles) before finally running out of juice.

Tesla says it will finally stream its next-generation Roadster event this Thursday, October 15, at 7:55 pm Central, two weeks after it was supposed to happen. It’s the latest date in a long list of them. Tesla first showed the Roadster in November 2017 and promised production in 2020. Nearly nine years later, it hasn’t delivered a single one.

EVs are giving oil-importing countries some breathing room during the Hormuz energy crisis. Between March and August, their EV fleets displaced an estimated $20 billion worth of crude oil, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember. And while more countries are going electric, the US is losing ground. Fifteen countries, including India and Brazil, have overtaken it this year in the share of new vehicles sold that are fully electric.

The 2027 BMW i3 and iX3 start at $61,500, but the electric sedan is nearly $80 less a month to lease. How much does it cost to lease the 2027 BMW i3 and iX3?

On Tuesday, Acura confirmed that three new SUVs will join the U. S. market in the coming years. One of those will be an “adventure-ready” model, expected to be the first Acura built with trails in mind since the short-lived SLX of the late 1990s. Rumors of an all-new model circulated earlier this summer, and the Japanese automaker confirmed its plans in a business roadmap announced on October 13. Acura will develop three new SUVs to diversify its model lineup, including an “adventure-ready” model and a new 8-passenger SUV. A new RDX Hybrid, likely to resemble a concept shown back in May, will also join the lineup. Acura"We are making a big commitment to Acura by delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers at all life stages, which will create a sustainable long-term direction for the brand," said Eiji Fujimura, president & CEO of American Honda. "The Acura business foundation is sharply focused on the needs of the customer, delivering new products that offer value for money on a premium level, and increasing our speed to market to ensure that our products are highly competitive and meet the latest market conditions.

New EVs still cost less than they did a year ago, but September brought buyers a double hit: higher prices and smaller discounts. The average transaction price (ATP) paid for a new EV in the US rose to $55,879 in September, according to Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. That’s up about 2.4% from August’s downwardly revised average of $54,574.

Doug Field, the engineer who ran Tesla’s Model 3 program and later Ford’s entire EV operation, is now president of Mind Robotics, the industrial robotics startup Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe spun out of Rivian last year. He lands at a company that has now raised more than $1 billion in under a year, and he’ll run product, engineering, and operations alongside Scaringe.

Prices for the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV now start at over $45,000 after another price hike. How much does the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV cost?

Lia Block entered the Lake Superior Performance Rally leading the ARA championship with a chance to become the first woman to win in the series' history. She held that lead throughout Saturday ... then it all fell apart on the power stage. A few rocks and a double puncture separated the 20-year-old from a historic first; at around 5:50, halfway through the stage, Block lost control of her Hyundai i20 N Rally2 shortly after going over those rocks. From the back of a car a few steps from the podium in the Marquette, Michigan forest, Block walked Road & Track through that final power stage. “We were in the perfect position to win the championship,” Block told us. “All we had to do was finish second or third in the power stage, and that seemed like a pretty easy thing to do. But about midway through the stage, there was a bunch of rocks, and somehow we just hit one wrong, and we had a double puncture on the left side, so both tires blew up, and so we were basically crawling it to the finish.”Block needed to stay in second or third in the power stage to win the championship, but exposed bedrock on the racing line knocked her out of points contention.