Chris Martin

Chris Martin

Chris Martin is an automotive writer covering new vehicle launches, industry developments and emerging trends from across the global car market. His work focuses on bringing readers clear and useful updates on the latest models, performance vehicles, automotive technology and important developments from major manufacturers.

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Bentley Is Volkswagen-Owned, Yet Its Cars Are Still Built in Britain

Bentley Is Volkswagen-Owned, Yet Its Cars Are Still Built in Britain

Volkswagen has owned Bentley since 1998, but the luxury marque remains closely tied to its historic Crewe factory, where its current models are assembled in England despite their extensive German engineering and component links.

Oct 17, 2026
Avatr to Enter Europe in 2027 With a Sleek Estate and Seven More Models

Avatr to Enter Europe in 2027 With a Sleek Estate and Seven More Models

Avatr has not yet launched in Europe, but the Chinese automaker is preparing its arrival from a global design center in Munich, Germany.

Oct 13, 2026
This Mini Coupe Replica Started Life as a Suzuki Swift

This Mini Coupe Replica Started Life as a Suzuki Swift

An Indonesian owner transformed a Suzuki Swift into a distinctive two-seat-style replica inspired by the first-generation Mini Coupe.

Oct 10, 2026
BYD Explains How an Australian Documentary Hacked the Shark 6

BYD Explains How an Australian Documentary Hacked the Shark 6

BYD has responded to an Australian documentary’s claims about security weaknesses in the popular Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup, explaining how the vehicle’s systems were accessed and outlining software and hardware fixes.

Oct 7, 2026
California’s Three-Day Used-Car Return Rule Comes With Fees Up to $750

California’s Three-Day Used-Car Return Rule Comes With Fees Up to $750

California now requires licensed dealers to offer a three-day cancellation period on qualifying used-car purchases and leases, while also imposing clearer pricing and add-on requirements.

Oct 7, 2026
2027 Ford Everest Wolftrak Brings New Colors and Towing Gear to Australia

2027 Ford Everest Wolftrak Brings New Colors and Towing Gear to Australia

Ford has introduced the 2027 Everest Wolftrak in Australia, replacing the Wildtrak with distinctive new styling, additional color choices, and standard equipment for towing.

Oct 7, 2026
GM CEO Mary Barra Earned $48.2 Million in 2025, Nearly Three Times Ford’s Farley

GM CEO Mary Barra Earned $48.2 Million in 2025, Nearly Three Times Ford’s Farley

GM’s stock climbed from $51.77 early in 2025 to above $83 by year-end, helping Mary Barra collect her largest compensation package since becoming the automaker’s CEO.

Oct 5, 2026
GM’s EV Sales Plunge as Third-Quarter Deliveries Drop 5.5%

GM’s EV Sales Plunge as Third-Quarter Deliveries Drop 5.5%

General Motors’ U.S. sales fell 5.5% year over year in the third quarter, while deliveries of its electric vehicles declined even more sharply.

Oct 4, 2026
2027 Toyota Grand Highlander Woodland Adds a Touch of Off-Road Attitude

2027 Toyota Grand Highlander Woodland Adds a Touch of Off-Road Attitude

Toyota’s 2027 Grand Highlander lineup introduces a Woodland Edition with all-terrain tires, taller springs, and an extra half-inch of ground clearance.

Oct 2, 2026
Updated BMW X3 M50 xDrive Gains 44 HP and a Stealthy Black Package

Updated BMW X3 M50 xDrive Gains 44 HP and a Stealthy Black Package

BMW’s most powerful new X3 now delivers 437 hp, while an optional Black Package adds darker styling and 22-inch wheels.

Oct 2, 2026
2027 Hyundai Tucson Debuts Bold New Design and Expanded Hybrid Lineup

2027 Hyundai Tucson Debuts Bold New Design and Expanded Hybrid Lineup

Hyundai has fully unveiled its fifth-generation Tucson, including rugged XRT and XRT Pro variants alongside combustion, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

Oct 2, 2026
Entry-Level 2026 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Sells Out in 90 Minutes

Entry-Level 2026 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee Sells Out in 90 Minutes

Ram needed less than two hours to sell the entire 2026 allocation of its entry-level Rumble Bee equipped with the 5.7-liter Hemi V8.

Oct 1, 2026
2027 Honda Civic Type R Sharpens Its Edge in America as Europe Says Goodbye

2027 Honda Civic Type R Sharpens Its Edge in America as Europe Says Goodbye

Honda updates the North American Civic Type R with revised styling, chassis tuning and smarter technology for 2027, while stricter emissions regulations have ended the hot hatch’s run in Europe after 2026.

Oct 1, 2026
BMW 3-Series Touring Rendered Ahead of 2025 Debut, Joined by Electric i3 Wagon

BMW 3-Series Touring Rendered Ahead of 2025 Debut, Joined by Electric i3 Wagon

Fresh renderings preview the more practical G50 3-Series ahead of its expected official reveal next year, while BMW is also preparing an all-electric i3 Touring.

Oct 1, 2026
Toyota Drops a Caravan on the Hilux BEV to Recreate Top Gear’s Famous Test

Toyota Drops a Caravan on the Hilux BEV to Recreate Top Gear’s Famous Test

Toyota’s electric Hilux survived a modern version of Top Gear’s infamous caravan stunt, driving away despite significant damage and setting the stage for a tougher challenge.

Oct 1, 2026
Chevrolet Bolt Reportedly Ending Production Again in 2027

Chevrolet Bolt Reportedly Ending Production Again in 2027

Chevrolet’s revived Bolt appears headed for an even shorter run than GM originally planned, with production reportedly cut by about 75 percent.

Oct 1, 2026
Aston Martin DBX GT Combines 717-HP Power With Added Luxury

Aston Martin DBX GT Combines 717-HP Power With Added Luxury

Aston Martin’s new DBX GT pairs a more lavish cabin with super-SUV performance, reaching 60 mph in 3.1 seconds.

Oct 1, 2026
Nissan Puts Hybrids at the Center of Its North American Strategy

Nissan Puts Hybrids at the Center of Its North American Strategy

Nissan’s push toward broader hybrid adoption means the Mitsubishi-based Rogue Plug-In Hybrid will not continue.

Sep 30, 2026
UK Police Can Now Seize Vehicles Used for Illegal Off-Roading Without Warning

UK Police Can Now Seize Vehicles Used for Illegal Off-Roading Without Warning

New powers allow UK police to confiscate vehicles involved in antisocial driving on or off-road, putting illegal off-roaders at risk of a very long journey home.

Sep 30, 2026
2027 BMW 3-Series Debuts With Up To 437 HP, US Launch Set For Early 2027

2027 BMW 3-Series Debuts With Up To 437 HP, US Launch Set For Early 2027

The combustion-powered 3-Series closely mirrors the electric i3, but its proportions and several design details set it apart.

Sep 30, 2026