The Best Auto News in the United States of America Top US Car News Top Car news and new auto information updated for your convenience. Home Top Automotive NewsRare Rides Icons: The Jeep Wagoneer, The First Luxury SUV Ever (Part XV)After the unsuccessful relaunch of the Grand Wagoneer nameplate on the ZJ platform in 1993, the storied model name was put on ice. The years rolled by as SUVs of all sizes continued to gain popularity and morph into the adjacent Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV). This was great news for Jeep, which saw its sales […] Corey LewisLuxe!! 2026 Genesis G90 Prestige BlackThis is luxury, you won’t believe the executive back seats! Connie Peters, TTAC CreatorFeds Investigating 115K Rivian R1T, R1S VehiclesThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into nearly 115,000 Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles after receiving complaints about a left rear toe link separation in some 2023 and 2024 model year vehicles. Michael StrongNissan Tells Aussies Manuals are Coming BackDespite consistent reports that basically every automaker in existence is moving further away from manual transmissions, Nissan has offered a nugget of hope. The brand has suggested that demand for the formerly standard transmission was slowly coming back. Matt PoskyVolkswagen Putting Manual Transmission to Bed After 2026Volkswagen will be completely abandoning the manual transmission at the end of this year. VW presently offers just one model with a clutch, the Jetta GLI. But the plan is to scrub the manual option on the sport sedan and run exclusively with the DSG. Matt PoskyRAV4 Lineup ExplainedWhich RAV4 is best for you? I break down the differences, trims, powertrains, even color! Robin Warner, TTAC CreatorHigh-Speed Amphibious Rescue Truck: From Truck to Boat in 10 SecondsThe Phibian from Gibbs Amphibians is a 30-foot high-speed amphibious truck designed for disaster relief, flood rescue, and military logistics. Your Future Machine | TTAC CreatorHow Brake Lights Work on Your Volkswagen EVHave you ever wondered exactly when your EV's brake lights illuminate during one-pedal driving? Unlike traditional gas cars with a simple mechanical pedal switch, modern EVs use software to calculate your rate of deceleration — making the brake lights a bit of a mystery from the driver's seat. VWIDTalk Podcast, TTAC CreatorAWD Toyota Tercel Ice Trails and Close CallsIn this MARS Archive story, we catch up with Luke, Michigan’s go-to guy for all things Toyota Tercel. With a garage full of 80s Tercels, shelves stacked with rare parts, and a YouTube channel of over 3,000 subscribers, Luke has built a community around one of the quirkiest and most lovable off-road platforms out there. Michigan Automotive Relic Society | TTAC CreatorHow Are American States ‘Running Out’ of Fuel?While the United States continues to endure elevated fuel prices, California recently signaled that it may be just weeks away from a legitimate energy crisis. But how exactly does a net oil exporter, like the U.S., even run into a situation where there’s not enough gasoline for domestic residents? Matt Posky
