China's growing influence in the global auto industry has become a major issue in the United States, with lawmakers increasingly scrutinizing foreign ownership of automakers. While much of the focus has been on keeping Chinese brands out of the U.S. market, proposed legislation could also have unintended consequences for long-established manufacturers already operating in the States.

Affordable performance cars with manual transmissions have become increasingly rare, as stricter emissions regulations and changing consumer preferences continue to reshape the market. For enthusiasts, every discontinued three-pedal model feels like another reminder that the golden age of accessible sports sedans is slowly fading.

Apple Maps was a joke magnet when it first launched, but it's now good enough that one of the world's largest automakers will depend on it. Ford has revealed that Apple Maps will underpin navigation in EVs based on the company's new Universal Electic Vehicle (UEV) platform, including the highly touted $30,000 electric pickup truck.

The last year has been a roller-coaster for those competing in the world of electric vehicles. From tariffs to the removal of the federal tax incentive for EVs, demand for electric vehicles has slowed down drastically. For those that invested the most, like Honda, this turbulence has been quite costly. Now it has officially claimed another victim.

Even the sportiest of EVs have struggled to really garner the praise of driving enthusiasts. Creating an electric car that feels fun to drive has proven to be one of the biggest challenges that modern automakers have had to face. One slightly surprising brand has, however, seemingly cracked the code. The Ioniq 5 N is undoubtedly one of the most entertaining cars on the market, electric or not.