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The driver’s view is of a wide display strip, in the center of which – as in other Kia models – is the 5.3-inch area for the climate controls. However, its position is so awkward that the steering wheel rim constantly obscures part of the information, and it’s impossible to reach the controls with your fingers. It’s just as well then, that the Koreans have also provided manual buttons for adjusting the vehicle’s temperature.  Advertisement – Article continues belowThe 12.3-inch touchscreen is not ideally positioned either. To reach the far right corners, the driver has to lean forward out of…

The Mazda MX-5 is a breath of fresh air compared to everything else on the road. As cars have gotten fatter, bigger, and more expensive, this humble Japanese sports car just keeps racking up sales, now in its 37th year on the market. Almost every manufacturer has taken their drop-tops off sale, but the Miata refuses to die. And here at CarBuzz, we’re in love with them. In fact, there are writers here who own more than one. There’s nothing else quite like it, and as sports cars become more complicated with hybrid and electric power, not much compares to…

Fastco Canada has opened a 66,635‑square‑foot distribution centre in Vaughan, Ont. The company’s provincial expansion goal is to improve access to inventory for dealers. The move from Pickering increases the company’s ability to stock a wider range of aftermarket, OER and OEM wheel products closer to retailers. According to the release, the Vaughan facility will also support mounting and balancing services, giving dealers faster access to local solutions. “Our goal is simple: make it easier and faster for Ontario dealers to do business with Fastco,” said Lee Chaplin, president of Fastco Canada. “Vaughan puts significantly more inventory closer to our…

They feature an open-ear design that reduces pressure and heat buildup. Shokz just introduced the OpenFit Air 2 earbuds, a refresh of the original model. These earbuds are around 17 percent lighter than the previous version, clocking in at 7.2g per unit. That’s around the same weight as a handful of paperclips. This is an open-ear design, which delivers a couple of benefits. First of all, there’s no ear canal pressure, as the earbuds don’t create a seal of any kind. The design also gives users quicker access to their surroundings, making them a decent choice for exercising outside in…

Rumors of Volkswagen launching a pickup truck in the US have circulated for years, and while it finally looks like the automaker might be ready, elsewhere in the Americas, it’s already onto its third vehicle with a bed. Yes, after enjoying some success with its long-running Saveiro compact pickup and more recently the Amarok midsize pickup, essentially a clone of the Ford Ranger, VW has now given us a first look at a new compact design aimed directly at the Ranger’s smaller sibling. Targeting The Maverick, Tukan Style 2027 Volkswagen Tukan Front 3/4 ViewVolkswagen Volkswagen’s latest pickup is a compact…

Xpeng Iron humanoid robot on display at the company’s headquarters in Guangzhou, China, in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost. Dogotix has secured $900 million in funding commitments, with $600 million from external investors including IDG Capital, Alibaba, Tencent and Gaorong Ventures. Xpeng will continue to consolidate Dogotix after the transaction and will hold about 81.97% if additional investments are excluded. Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) plans to carve out its robotics business into Dogotix as a standalone operation and bring in about $900 million in funding commitments. The arrangement will establish a standalone valuation and financing channels for the capital-intensive robotics business while…

What is more impressive than power? Consistency. A recent long-term review of a luxury SUV demonstrated that it lost virtually no performance after 40,000 miles of use, managing a five-second zero-to-60 mph run at the end of the test. Not only that, it retained its performance while requiring no significant mechanical repairs during that time period. BMW and Mercedes have dominated the performance luxury SUV segment for years, but a Korean challenger is proving that the gap is closing by the minute. Not only is this rival SUV proving remarkably reliable, but the brand also backs its product with one…

ASUS Zenbook A14 (UX3407NA) MSRP $1,349.00 “Weighs almost nothing, lasts all day, and finally makes Windows on Arm easy to forget.” Pros Impressively light Ceraluminum construction Top-tier battery life Snapdragon X2 Elite brings some serious performance upgrades OLED display still looks excellent Decent port selection Cons 1200p display with 60Hz is a letdown 16GB of soldered RAM SSD performance trails recent rivals Both USB-C ports are on the same side Quick take Picking up the ASUS Zenbook A14 for the first time messed with my perception of how much a 14-inch laptop should weigh. My review unit comes in at…

The digital interfaces will need to live within a technological ecosystem that’s already in place, especially with the firm’s new and expensive curved display that’s been integrated into the fresh Q3, Q4 and the existing A3. Audi is yet to confirm whether this unit will be integrated into the next A3 or if it will adopt a new solution. But despite the company’s desire to reduce the digital real estate in its new models, buyers of this class of car will still expect such tech alongside more physical controls, so we expect a pair of large displays will remain. Platform…

We’re always on the hunt for bargains that might not cost much up front, but repay dividends in terms of power, performance, and comfort. What better place to start that search than old flagship luxury sedans? In order to set boundaries, we wanted to look at today’s market first. The average price of a new car reached almost $52,000 recently. That’s far too much to invest in a used sedan that will cost thousands more in maintenance later on, so we went a step further and kept our budget below that of a new base Honda Civic. The 2026 Civic…