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There is good news for YouTube Premium subscribers who love podcasts, as the platform just announced three new features heading their way. This update shows how serious YouTube is about competing with audio-first apps like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, especially as Netflix is also ramping up its investment in video podcasts. What are the new podcast features for Youtube Premium subscribers? YouTube The first addition is On-the-go mode, which is the most useful feature of the three. When you are running, commuting, or just doing something else with your hands, it switches your podcast to an audio-friendly layout with a…

Fifty years is enough to change a lot of things, but that doesn’t apply to Volkswagen’s iconic hot hatch, the Golf GTI. As the model celebrates its 50th birthday in 2026, it still represents what a hot hatch should be today. Moreover, to celebrate this memorable moment, Volkswagen has unveiled a special edition called the GTI Edition 50. While it’s not the first time we have seen a special-edition Golf GTI, the Edition 50 is on a mission to become the fastest version ever. We were lucky enough to experience the GTI Edition 50 at this year’s Society of Motor…

Automotive For generations of driving enthusiasts, Volkswagen has been one of the few mainstream brands that continued to embrace the manual transmission even as much of the industry shifted toward automatics and electrification. Unfortunately, that chapter is officially coming to a close. Volkswagen has confirmed that the 2026 Jetta GLI will be the final manual-transmission Volkswagen sold in North America, marking the end of an era for drivers who still value the connection and engagement of rowing through their own gears. The news hits especially hard because the Jetta GLI has long been one of the last affordable…

Motorola’s latest Razr Ultra proves that its flip foldable format has evolved to become more than just a nostalgic gimmick. I’d understand if you’re not interested in shelling out $1,499.99 for the 2026 model, but the similar 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra with 512GB of storage is a much more palatable $699.99 unlocked at Best Buy (was $1,299.99) in all colors, while just the green color is available at this price at Amazon. Those may not feel as luxurious in the hand as the 2026 model’s Alcantara finish, but it looks nearly identical and now costs hundreds less. The discount brings…

Related Lamborghini’s CEO Makes His Position Clear Front three-quarters shot of the Lamborghini Lanzador Concept.Lamborghini Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann didn’t mince words. Speaking to CNBC after Ferrari’s Luce reveal drew widespread criticism, Winkelmann said canceling the Lanzador and pivoting to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles was “the right way to go” for Lamborghini. His reasoning was direct: customers aren’t ready for a fully electric Lamborghini. The Lanzador had been positioned as Lamborghini’s first pure EV—a 2+2 grand tourer concept unveiled in 2023 that was intended to reach production. Killing it wasn’t a quiet internal decision; it was a public course correction,…

It’s been three years since we brought you this list of the best SUVs of 2023, based on a multitude of scoring metrics designed to identify models that stand out from the pack. The Cadillac Lyriq, Genesis GV70, and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid all had strong showings, as did multiple Volvo SUVs. Below, we’re checking in on our most-recommended SUVs of 2023 to see where they’re at today, what you’ll pay for one now that someone else has absorbed the delivery charge and initial depreciation costs, and just how cheap some of the hottest electric SUV options of 2023 have become…

BYD launched the Song Ultra DM-i hybrid SUV in China on May 28, 2026. Credit: BYD The Song Ultra DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV starts at 129,900 yuan ($19,160) and offers a pure electric range of up to 310 kilometers. The model features an AI agent, as the artificial intelligence wave begins to enter the auto industry on a larger scale. BYD (HKEX: 1211) has launched the new Song Ultra DM-i SUV (sport utility vehicle), as the Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker accelerates the expansion of its plug-in hybrid product lineup. The Song Ultra DM-i hit the market at a…

Deliveries are expected later in the year. Slate just revealed that pre-orders for its upcoming all-electric truck open up on June 24. Consumers will be able to finalize configurations and lock in a delivery window by plopping down $300. However, it’s non-refundable. This will only be available to folks who have already handed over $50 as a “reservation fee.” Final pricing will be revealed on that date, likely directly to buyers as they go through the configuration process. When these barebones trucks were first announced, a key selling point was their $20,000 price. However, that figure assumed a $7,500 federal…

Speaking to Auto Express back in 2025, Alfa Romeo’s then head of marketing and communication, Cristiano Fiorio (now General Manager of the firm’s Bottega Fuoriserie team) said: “The purpose of Alfa Romeo is to offer cars that are nice to drive and which respond to your needs. If you have to understand the technology before driving, that cannot be an Alfa Romeo.”  If the new Stelvio arrives before the Giulia and upcoming family hatchback, it could be the first Alfa Romeo to make use of ‘STLA Brain’. This electrical system appears to work in a similar fashion to BMW’s Neue Klasse ‘Heart of Joy’, found…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Stellantis has big plans in the next four years with a massive product push to turn things around that will include 60 new vehicles and 50 refreshes by 2030. Ram is a key player in this plan and one of those models is the brand’s first SUV, the three-row Ramcharger. Set to arrive in the coming years, the Ramcharger will open an entirely new door for the brand to capture buyers it can’t touch today. But how…