The Auto World

Some high-mileage cars are built so well, they’re more trustworthy than newer models. The Toyota Land Cruiser remains a fan favorite, even with 200,000-plus miles showing. Even humble Honda Accords often surpass that threshold with routine maintenance alone. There’s something oddly reassuring about a car that’s been around the block, literally. Sure, the new car smell is great, and there’s peace of mind when one is under warranty, but sometimes, high mileage is a badge of honor. That brings us to today’s question of the day: what’s one car you’d buy with over 200,000 miles and still sleep soundly at night? Also: These Are The Longest Lasting Cars Most Likely To Reach 250,000 Miles For plenty of drivers here in the US and abroad, there is an obvious answer. The Toyota Land Cruiser , especially in its older versions, is a no-brainer. They’re engineered like military equipment; overbuilt, under-stressed, and nearly impossible to kill. Recent generations even come with lot...

Volvo has warned that US tariffs could make it too expensive to import its EX30 SUV. President Trump has recommended a 50% tariff on goods imported from Europe. CEO Hakan Samuelsson said he expects car buyers to take on the new tariff costs. America waited what felt like an eternity to get its hands on the electric Volvo EX30 while European reviewers raved about it, but no sooner has it arrived than the EX30 is already at risk of disappearing. Volvo’s CEO has warned that he might be forced to pull the company’s smallest EV from the market because it’s simply not economically viable to import it under current US tariffs. Hakan Samuelsson, who has returned to head the company after a three-year hiatus, made the revelation as Trump’s 90-day tariff pause nears its end. European carmakers are preparing for the possibility of a June 1 introduction of a 50 percent levy on cars imported to the US from the region. Also: President Trump Just Dropped A Bomb On European Car Import...

Roughly one in ten new Cadillac EV buyers are switching over from Tesla models. The Lyriq is capturing around 25 percent of Tesla owners trading in their vehicles. Cadillac says its growing EV lineup positions it for luxury market leadership success. Electric vehicles are, nowadays, neither a niche or a novelty. As more automakers flood the market with new models, competition is heating up – and Cadillac wants in. GM’s luxury brand is making a serious push to grow its EV presence, and a part of its strategy includes luring customers away from other automakers. According to one General Motors executive speaking to CNBC, around 80 percent of new Cadillac EV buyers are coming from outside the brand. A closer look at the data shows that roughly one in 10 of those newcomers is switching over from Tesla. Review: Is Cadillac’s New Vistiq The Baby Escalade You’ve Been Waiting For? The Lyriq , Cadillac’s main weapon in its EV quiver, is a huge part of this conquest. It boasts ...

This special edition Charger rocks a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 with 807 hp and 707 lb-ft. The original owner configured it in Pitch Black with 20-inch lightweight black wheels. Several other ‘Last Call’ Charger and Challenger models have sold for under MSRP recently. There was a time not long when special Hellcats were practically guaranteed lottery tickets for dealers and collectors. But that era might be winding down, especially if the market’s response to Dodge’s ‘Last Call’ models is any indication. One practically new example recently sold for well under MSRP, despite all the hype that was supposed to surround these final gas-powered muscle machines from Dodge. Read: Barely Driven Last Call Challenger Goes For $10K Under MSRP The muscle car in question is a 2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak Last Call, which sounds less like a car and more like someone lost a bet trying to name it. It came with a sticker price of $101,305 but ended up going ...

Trump threatens 50 percent tariff on European imports, targeting vehicles and parts. The President said talks are stalling and the tariff could take effect as soon as June 1.  If Trump follows through, it could impact $45 billion worth of automotive imports. President Donald Trump is threatening the European Union with a crippling 50% tariff, which could go into effect on June 1. This could prove devastating to automotive imports, but it remains unclear if he’ll follow through with his threat as he’s only “recommending” hiking tariffs at this point. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed the European Union was “formed for the primary purpose of taking advantage of the United States on trade” and has been “very difficult to deal with.” He went on to claim Europe’s taxes, rules, trade barriers, and lawsuits against American companies have led to a trade deficit of more than $250 (£185 / €220) million. Trump stated that deficit is “totally unacceptable” and negotiat...

BMW has unveiled the Speedtop, a shooting brake follow-up to last year’s Skytop convertible. It features a two-seat layout and is described as a three-door interpretation of a BMW Touring. The special coachbuilt model will be limited to 70 units, none of which are destined for the U.S. Coachbuilding might seem like a lost art in an age of SUVs and touchscreens, but BMW isn’t ready to let it go just yet. The brand is back with another bespoke creation, this time reimagining last year’s Skytop convertible as an elegant, shooting brake-style grand tourer called the Speedtop. Debuting in concept form at the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the Speedtop will see a limited production run of just 70 units, though none are headed to the US. More: BMW’s New Shark-Nosed GT Caught Undisguised Like the Skytop, the Speedtop sits on the familiar bones of the BMW 8-Series . That shared architecture brings a few packaging limitations, particularly when it comes to proportions, b...