2025 Maserati GT2 Stradale delivers speed with ease

Maserati gave the GT2 Stradale lots of the GT2 race car’s visual DNA The GT2 Stradale is less tunable than a 911 GT3 RS and quieter than an Artura The GT2 Stradale arrives in the U.S. in August and costs $311,995 Maserati’s going back to its racing roots. Or at least it’s trying.  The storied…

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Bugatti boss provides first taste of Tourbillon’s V-16 howl

New video shows a prototype of the Bugatti Tourbillon hybrid hypercar The video provides a clear taste of the Tourbillon’s newly developed 8.3-liter V-16 engine The Tourbillon enters production in 2026 and carries a starting price of about $4 million Bugatti surprised many last year when, instead of revealing an electric successor to its Chiron…

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Drive To Survive” season 7 arrives March 7 on Netflix

The seventh season of Netflix’s docuseries “Formula 1: Drive To Survive” hits the streaming service Mar. 7. The release date, confirmed in a Feb. 7 post on X from Netflix’s official account, is one week before the 2025-season-opening Australian Grand Prix, giving viewers a chance to catch up on last season before the new one gets underway….

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Volvo plans five-model product blitz in 2025

After record sales in 2024, Volvo plans to launch five new or updated models in 2025 Two of the vehicles are expected to be the EX30 Cross Country and ES90 Volvo will follow up in 2026 with the first EVs based on the next-generation SPA3 platform Volvo, in a recent press conference outlining its financial…

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Ford plans extended-range powertrains for large SUVs, pickups

Gasoline extended-range electric large SUVs and trucks are coming, says Ford CEO Ford developing body-on-frame platforms with support for multi-energy powertrains Reports point to the technology not being ready before 2027 Ford CEO Jim Farley has revealed that the automaker is developing gasoline extended-range powertrains for its large electric SUVs and pickup trucks, following the…

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Mercedes-AMG has a special SL 63 for Golden Coast fans

Mercedes-Benz AMG has unveiled its second special-edition SL 63 in as many years, designed exclusively for the U.S. market. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL 63 Manufaktur Golden Coast follows in the footsteps of last year’s Big Sur edition, paying homage to the beauty of the American West Coast. Developed by Mercedes’ Manufaktur personalization division, the…

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This is what the electric BMW M3 might sound like

An electric BMW M3 is in the works and prototypes have been spotted A video provides a taste of the generated sound within the cabin of one of the prototypes The electric M3 is due around 2027 and will still have a gas-powered counterpart BMW is working on a new generation of electric vehicles, known…

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2028 Porsche Cayenne Coupe EV spied for first time

An electric Cayenne based on the PPE platform is due for launch in the next 12-18 months An electric Cayenne Coupe variant is also coming, a prototype for which has been spotted Gas and plug-in hybrid Cayennes will live alongside the electric generation Porsche is out testing prototypes for an electric Cayenne, and the latest…

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2025 Lexus LX 700h hybrid mucks around and finds out

Lexus’s flagship SUV now gets hybrid power It’s rated at 457 hp, more than the similar Toyota twin-turbos Adaptive suspension, crawl control, and all-terrain drive modes included Prices start with the $115,350 LX 700h Overtrail—our pick of the lineup On a hilltop near Napa, somewhere out among the vines, I tap a switch to ensure…

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Honda, Nissan may be about to cancel proposed merger

Honda and Nissan may be about to walk away from a planned merger Reports out of Japan claim Honda wants increased control over Nissan The merger would be worth $58 billion and would create the world’s fourth-largest automaker A decision on the merger between Honda and Nissan proposed by the automakers last December was anticipated…

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2025 Aston Martin Valkyrie LMH race car revealed

Aston Martin has revealed the Valkyrie LMH race car designed to compete at the top level of endurance racing The car will be entered in the IMSA SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship The car will be fielded by the new team Aston Martin THOR The long road to Aston Martin’s Valkyrie racing at…

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2026 Jeep Cherokee spied for first time

A redesigned Jeep Cherokee is expected to debut in 2025 Latest prototype sighting points to a bigger, brawnier design for the new Cherokee Jeep officials have hinted at a hybrid powertrain for the new Cherokee Stellantis’ SUV brand, Jeep, has several new models in the pipeline, and a prototype for one of them has just…

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Aston Martin scales back electric-car plans

Aston Martin has scaled back its plans for future electric cars It will stay partnered with Lucid and Mercedes-Benz for powertrain pieces Some gas engines will stick around for “as long as possible” DBX will remain the only Aston SUV; Lagonda project’s a no-go Five months after taking the top job at Aston Martin, CEO…

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Palm Beach International Raceway listed for sale

Palm Beach International Raceway may not have the provenance of fellow Florida racetracks Daytona and Sebring, but unlike those tracks, it’s for sale. As reported by The Drive Tuesday, Palm Beach International Raceway is now listed for sale by real estate firm CBRE at an undisclosed price. This comes after the local zoning commission blocked…

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Jeep has three new models and powertrains coming

Stellantis on Thursday confirmed that it’s continuing to renovate the Jeep lineup as part of an overall push for new products. Addressing dealers at the National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA) show in New Orleans, Stellantis confirmed “three all-new Jeep nameplates and three new powertrains—ICE, hybrid, and electric,” according to the automaker after the meeting. Jeep…

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Toyota remains top-selling carmaker in 2024 with 10.8M sales

Toyota ended 2024 with global sales of 10.8 million vehicles, including those from its premium Lexus brand, small-car subsidiary Daihatsu, and commercial vehicle division Hino Motors. Despite a 3.7% decline from the previous year, Toyota maintained its position as the world’s largest automaker by sales volume for the fifth consecutive year. Volkswagen Group ranked second,…

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BMW teases first M3 CS Touring

BMW is about to take the performance of its M3 Touring station wagon sold overseas up a notch with the launch of a hardcore CS version. The automaker took to social media on Jan. 28 to share photos of camouflaged prototypes for the new M3 CS Touring. These prototypes, based on the updated 2025 M3,…

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2026 Toyota RAV4 spied with boxy new design

A redesigned sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 is anticipated to debut in 2025 The new RAV4 may be offered exclusively with hybrid powertrains The starting price should continue to remain in the low $30,000 range The Toyota RAV4 has stood for decades as a symbol of an affordable and practical vehicle with stellar dependability. However, with the…

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2026 BMW iX gets updated styling and a lower price

The refreshed 2026 BMW iX lineup expands Every iX has more than 300 miles of range The revised BMW iX costs $76,325 and arrives in the second quarter The 2026 BMW iX marks the first major update since the electric midsize SUV debuted for the 2022 model year, bringing power and efficiency upgrades as well…

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2027 Porsche 718 Cayman EV spied for first time

Porsche has been spotted testing an electric 718 Cayman Expected to debut in late 2026, it will trail an electric 718 Boxster by about a year The gas-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman end production in 2025 Porsche fans will soon have to get used to the idea of an electric sports car from the brand….

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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S takes electric leap of SUV faith

The Wagoneer S costs $71,995 in its launch-edition form It’s the quickest Jeep ever, besting the Hemi-powered Trackhawk EPA ratings: 303 miles on Falken tires, 270 miles on Pirellis Think urban wagon, not off-roader   It’s taken a while to strike out on the EV trail, but now Jeep has its first American-market electric vehicle…

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Audi Q6 E-Tron Off-Road concept teases a wild rugged EV

Audi has provided a first look at its rugged Q6 E-Tron Off-Road concept The concept features portal axles for increased ground clearance, along with other modifications aimed at off-roading Audi hasn’t announced whether production is planned Audi took to social media on Thursday to post the first photos of a wild off-roader concept based on…

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2025 Goodwood Revival celebrates VW Type 2 Split Screens

The Goodwood Revival is one of the greatest gatherings of vintage race cars on the planet, but this year it will celebrate a decidedly un-sporty vehicle. An opening parade for the 2025 Goodwood Revival will feature “the most varied collection” of Volkswagen Type 2 Split Screen vans and pickups in the world, organizers boasted. It…

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Factory Five Racing marks 30 years with Mk5 Roadster kit

Kit car expert Factory Five Racing has unveiled the Mk5 Roadster kit The Mk5 introduces a stiffer chassis that also boasts more space and support for more powertrain options The kit starts at $24,990, and requires an engine and transmission, plus wheels and tires Several companies can build you a Shelby Cobra replica, but Factory…

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Ram midsize truck confirmed for 2027

A successor to the Dakota should begin production by 2027, 16 years after the Dakota was discontinued The UAW pressured Stellantis to keep its commitment to the idled Belvidere, Illinois plant The plans come as Stellantis has cooled on EV truck production Stellantis will move ahead with plans to build a midsize pickup truck—likely for…

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Polestar 2 to receive direct replacement under new CEO

Polestar’s top-selling 2 compact liftback will receive a direct replacement The redesigned 2 is anticipated to arrive before the end of the decade Polestar plans to move into Volvo dealerships in some markets to help increase its sales footprint Swedish electric performance marque Polestar will launch a direct replacement for its top-selling Polestar 2 when…

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2026 Mazda CX-5 spied for first time

Mazda has been spotted testing prototypes for a third-generation CX-5 The new CX-5 is expected to debut later this year, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. Mazda has confirmed a hybrid option is in the works Mazda’s top-selling CX-5 compact crossover is about to be redesigned, and a prototype has been spotted for…

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Porsche made an in-wheel electric motor in 1900

In-wheel motors are now a much-discussed topic for performance electric vehicles, but Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche engineering company and father to Ferry Porsche, the founder of the Porsche sports car brand, worked on them over 100 years ago. At the turn of the 20th century, electric cars gave internal combustion a run…

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Ineos Grenadier back in production

Ineos Automotive announced late Thursday that production of the rugged Grenadier SUV and Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck has resumed at the vehicles’ plant in Hambach, France. Production was paused last September after the Grenadier’s seat supplier, Recaro Automotive, ceased production in July due to insolvency. Italian seat manufacturer Proma Group stepped in, agreeing to take…

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2026 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport body-on-frame SUV spied

Mitsubishi is developing a new Pajero Sport, the current generation of which is sold as the Montero Sport in some markets Sales of the midsize SUV are expected to start in 2026, though a U.S. launch is unlikely Mitsubishi may also be planning a new version of the larger Pajero/Montero, thanks to a new partnership…

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Porsche reportedly mulls new generation of gas Macan

Porsche may launch a new generation of the gas Macan Electric Macan sales are off to a good start but long-term performance is uncertain Porsche sees continued high demand for gas engines in luxury segments The slowing growth in demand for electric vehicles may result in Porsche reversing its decision to offer its second-generation Macan…

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Acura RSX returning as electric crossover

Acura’s second EV will be the RSX crossover It enters production in late 2025 at the Honda EV Hub plant in Ohio It will share a platform with Honda’s 0 Series EVs, which will also be built in Ohio Acura will revive its RSX nameplate later this year for an electric crossover, the automaker has…

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2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster ready to drop its top

            A redesigned Aston Martin Vantage Roadster reaches showrooms in Q2 2025 The luxury convertible sports car matches its coupe counterpart’s 656 hp A weight increase of only 132 pounds was required to implement the convertible roof Aston Martin launched a redesigned Vantage coupe last year, and late on Tuesday,…

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Ken Block’s Hoonitruck heads to auction

Ken Block’s “Hoonitruck,” a heavily modified 1977 Ford F-150 used in the late rally driver and viral-video star’s “Gymkhana” series, will be up for grabs at Barrett-Jackson’s annual Scottsdale, Arizona, collector car auction, which starts on Jan. 18. The truck was commissioned by Block, who died in 2023 in a snowmobile crash, as a follow-up…

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Cadillac F1 to become a full works team by 2030

The Cadillac F1 team will be a full works team with its own chassis and power units The new GM Performance Power Units will be responsible for Cadillac F1’s power units The Cadillac F1 team is anticipated to start racing in 2026, initially running Ferrari power units General Motors is taking steps to ensure that…

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Ford Mustang EcoBoost gets Dark Horse upgrades via RTR

RTR Vehicles, the performance collaboration between Ford and professional drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr., late on Thursday revealed the 2025 Mustang RTR. Set to make its formal debut on Friday at the 2025 Detroit auto show, the new performance Mustang is based on the latest Mustang EcoBoost and will be built by Ford on the same…

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Italdesign establishes US headquarters in Metro Detroit

Legendary Italian design house Italdesign, now part of the Volkswagen Group, plans to establish a U.S. headquarters in Bloomfield Township, part of the greater Metro Detroit area. According to Italdesign, which presented its Quintessenza GT concept at this week’s 2025 CES event in Las Vegas, establishing the U.S. headquarters will help the company build closer…

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Why the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N won

Six vehicles competed for Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025, five of them EVs Five of the competitors are considered crossovers or SUVs The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N was the most fun to drive of the group The transition from internal-combustion to electric power continued at a slower pace than expected this year, but…

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The next BMW M4 may be electric only

BMW’s next 4-Series will reportedly be offered exclusively with electric power, including the M4 variant The electric 4-Series will be based on BMW’s Neue Klasse next-generation EV platform The electric M4 is anticipated to offer close to 700 hp in base form The BMW M performance skunkworks is working on a quad-motor electric powertrain that…

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Rivian patents heated headlight lenses

Modern LED headlights have a problem: They’re bright, compact, and energy-efficient, but they don’t generate as much heat as HID or halogen lights. That means they’re more likely to accumulate a coating of snow, ice, or moisture that can disrupt illumination. Rivian appears to be working on a solution. In a patent application filed with…

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“I see a very strong recovery”

Ponz Pandikuthira, chief planning officer of Nissan Americas, sees strong momentum as it refreshes its portfolio Nissan has redesigned profitable QX80 and Armada, sees good demand for entry Kicks “There’s no way we’re going to run out of cash in 12 months,” Pandikuthira said The headlines suggest Nissan is in trouble. Cutting 9,000 jobs, slashing 20%…

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Genesis testing 48-volt metal-coated heated windshield tech

Heated windshields are a fairly common feature, but Genesis is testing new hardware it claims can defrost windshields faster while using less energy. Instead of the embedded wires used in current heated windshields’ Genesis version relies on 20 layers of transparent metal coating, which can conduct current supplied by a 48-volt electrical system to heat…

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Nissan Xterra might return to tackle Toyota 4Runner

Trademarks for the Nissan Xtrerra name are being renewed, hinting at a possible return of the rugged SUV. Nissan filed trademark renewal applications for “Xterra” and “Nissan Xterra” in the U.S. Dec. 23, 2024. Both trademarks apply to “motor vehicles, namely automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and structural parts thereof.” 2015 Nissan Xterra Trademark filings can…

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Bugatti Tourbillon chassis deep dive

The Bugatti Tourbillon marks a new era for the supercar builder not only by using a plug-in hybrid powertrain, but with the debut of a new platform replacing the one that formed the basis for both the Veyron and Chiron. In a video posted to Bugatti’s YouTube channeL—part of a series of deep dives into…

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Rimac may have just teased its F1-rivaling track car

Rimac may have provided a first glimpse at a single-seat track car in the works, which Rimac CEO and founder Mate Rimac has hinted will outpace current Formula 1 cars and top-level endurance racers. As first noted by The Supercar Blog, page nine of the latest issue of Rimac’s official magazine shows a sketch depicting…

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Dodge Charger Daytona convertible coming via aftermarket

Florida’s Drop Top Customs is almost ready to deliver a convertible conversion for the latest Dodge Charger Photos of the Charger Daytona EV with the conversion applied have been posted to social media Pricing hasn’t been announced but a conversion for the previous Challenger costs $23,999 Dodge hasn’t announced plans to offer a convertible version…

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Gordon Murray plans track-focused T.33s for mid-2025

The GMA T.33 supercar is set to gain a track-focused “s” version The T.33s will be the third and final version of the V-12-powered T.33 GMA will then launch a different type of car boasting a new platform The U.K.’s Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) will unveil a more track-focused “s” version as the third and…

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Nissan technical college students built a Z wagon

Students from Nissan’s technical college have prepared a trio of concepts for the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon The concepts include a Nissan Z station wagon that features elements from three separate Nissan vehicles The lineup also features a heavily tuned Nissan Bluebird and a modern interpretation of the Kenmary-era Nissan Skyline Students from Nissan’s in-house…

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Ford patents its steer-by-wire system

Ford is following other automakers in developing a steer-by-wire system, a recently discovered patent filing shows. The filing in question was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 19, 2024, but was submitted by Ford just over two years earlier, on Nov. 14, 2022. But it deals not with steer-by-wire as…

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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid spied for first time

Sixth-generation Subaru Forester gains hybrid powertrain in 2025 Powertrain will likely be new Strong Hybrid with uprated electric motor Rugged Forester Wilderness also in the works Subaru has offered hybrid versions of the Forester in other markets for years, but an electrified version of the popular compact crossover is finally coming to the U.S., and…

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Aston Martin may straight-pipe the Valkyrie race car

Aston Martin’s Valkyrie AMR-LMH race car may swap out its mufflers for a straight-pipe setup for competition in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, Racer has learned. The Valkyrie AMR-LMH is being developed in time for the 2025 motorsports season and is set to be fielded by Aston Martin in partnership with Heart of Racing in both…

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Genesis to go from scale model to Le Mans in 18 months

Genesis’ LMDh race car currently only exists as a half-scale model To speed up development, Genesis will build a V-8 from two 4-cylinder engines from Hyundai’s World Rally Championship program Six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx is serving as an advisor for the program Genesis in December launched its own motorsports division, Genesis Magma Racing…

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Rolls-Royce restomod takes classic luxury electric

A U.K.-based company plans to offer electric conversions of classic Rolls-Royce luxury cars starting in Spring 2026. Evice recently unveiled a prototype of its conversion package as a first step toward the planned commercial launch. Called the XP1, it’s a modified Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow sedan, but Evice aims to offer conversions of the Corniche convertible…

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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class makes time stand still

I’d been trudging up to the Alps chalet, my feet stopped in their snowy tracks. A glimmering gold W126 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sat on winter tires, with chains on the rears. It looked perfect. Instantly I was transported to a garage in Fargo, N.D., that belonged to my grandparents, Grandpa and Nonnie as I called them….

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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV caught on video

Mercedes-Benz’s third-generation CLA-Class has been spotted testing The new CLA-Class will offer choice of electric and hybrid powertrains The new CLA-Class is the first member of a downsized compact lineup at Mercedes Mercedes-Benz is developing a redesigned CLA-Class set to launch next year as a 2026 model in the U.S. For the new generation, the…

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First retail 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 heads to auction

The first sale will happen at Barrett-Jackson’s upcoming Scottsdale auction All proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross Customer deliveries for the ZR1 are scheduled to start in early 2025 With the arrival of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and its screaming twin-turbocharged V-8 capable of hitting 1,064 hp, America’s sports car is verging on hypercar…

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Stellantis developing heated wheel-well liners

Stellantis is looking to patent heated wheel wells to keep snow and ice from building up during winter driving. This feature is described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Oct. 31, 2024, but filed by Stellantis Apr. 25, 2023. As described in the filing, it would rely…

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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju revealed as wild overlander

The U.K.’s Ineos continues to showcase the versatility of its Grenadier off-roader with the reveal on Wednesday of the Grenadier Quartermaster Kaiju, a wild overlander built to conquer Australia’s harsh terrain. The Grenadier Quartermaster is the pickup sibling to the Grenadier SUV, and the new Kaiju version—its name derived from the Japanese word for “monster”…

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2026 Honda Prelude’s interior revealed

The Honda Prelude has been out of production for more than two decades, but a new generation is coming and was confirmed by Honda on Tuesday for launch in the U.S. by late 2025. The timing points to it arriving as a 2026 model. The exterior design of the new Prelude was previewed by a…

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2025 Corvette ZR1 hits 9s, posts fastest 0-60 mph time yet

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 lives up to expectations by setting new performance benchmarks, including the quickest-ever 0-60 mph time for a production Corvette. The new ZR1 will reach 60 mph from a standstill in 2.3 seconds, and run the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds, both with the optional ZTK Performance Package, Chevy confirmed Thursday…

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class EV spied for first time

Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes for a second-generation GLB-Class based on the MMA platform The new GLB-Class is expected to debut in 2026 Both electric and hybrid powertrains are in the pipeline A redesigned GLB-Class compact crossover is shaping up to be the second member of Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation compact family, following the redesigned CLA-Class, which arrives…

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Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull F1 team

With the 2024 season over the F1 drama ensues. On Wednesday Sergio Perez, known as Checo, announced on Instagram he is parting ways with Red Bull Racing now that the 2024 season’s complete. “Driving for Red Bull has been an unforgettable experience and I’ll always cherish the successes we achieved together,” Perez said. Perez signed…

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Next-gen user interface set for 2025 CES

BMW to Present the New BMW Panoramic iDrive User Interface During 2025 CES Actor and comedian Tim Meadows has been hired to help present the user interface BMW Panoramic iDrive will first feature in BMW’s Neue Klasse family of EVs, the first member of which is due in 2025 BMW will use the 2025 Consumer…

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Michelin and Brembo are reducing braking distances with AI

Michelin and Brembo have pooled their talents in the area of artificial intelligence and other smart technologies to help make vehicles safer, especially when it comes to reducing braking distances. Announced on Dec. 12, the partnership is focused on the exchange of real-time data between Michelin’s tire monitoring software and Brembo’s Sensify brake system, which…

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2025 Nissan Armada Pro-4X gets stuck but overcomes

Armada Pro-4X comes with an air suspension, a locking rear differential, skid plates, and all-terrain tires That gear might not be enough get the full-size SUV through the muckiest Midwestern mud The twin-turbo V-6 that replaces the V-8 is a solid engine  The mud could swallow the boot off of your foot. Two days of…

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2026 Audi A7 Allroad soft-roader spied again

Audi’s current gas-powered A6 range will soon be replaced by an expanded A7 family Gas-powered Audis will use odd-numbered names while electric-powered models use even numbers for their names The current Audi A6 Allroad will be replaced by a new Audi A7 Allroad, and prototypes have been spotted A next-generation Audi A7 family is in…

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Callum Skye EV off-roader interior revealed

Callum, the eponymous firm of veteran Jaguar designer Ian Callum, has revealed the interior of its planned electric off-roader. The first vehicle to carry the firm’s own brand name, the Callum Skye was announced last November with an eye toward eventual production. Callum followed that up with definitive specifications this past spring and has begun…

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Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist

The Acura ZDX Type S is a Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist The ZDX is well controlled and pleasant to drive, though its design is divisive  At $75,850 in Type S form it costs a pretty penny Our experience with General Motor’s midsize EV crossovers has been a good one. We liked the…

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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Hybrid spied

A redesigned Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class starts sales in 2025 The new CLA-Class will offer the choice of hybrid and electric powertrains Underpinning the range will be Mercedes’ MMA modular platform designed for compact cars Mercedes-Benz is working on a redesigned CLA-Class that’s due for sale next year as a 2026 model in the U.S., and this…

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2026 Nissan Leaf spied with crossover body

Nissan has been spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Leaf, the automaker’s nameplate for its first volume electric vehicle. The prototype is for a third-generation Leaf expected to launch next year, meaning we’ll likely see it arrive as a 2026 model in the U.S. 2025 Nissan Leaf The first two generations of the Leaf…

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Tim Kuniskis, father of the Hellcats, returns to Stellantis

Tim Kuniskis, the executive perhaps most influential in spreading horsepower across Stellantis’ U.S. brands, has returned to the automaker after retiring in May. Kuniskis spent more than three decades working with various brands within Stellantis’ North American portfolio prior to retiring, most recently serving as CEO of Dodge and Ram. He returns to Stellantis effective…

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Jeep designed a grille guard that converts into a bench

Grille guards protect radiators while making vehicles look tougher, but Jeep is looking to give them another purpose. The Stellantis brand has designed a grille guard that folds down to serve as a bench. This was disclosed in a patent application submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on April 28, 2023,…

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U-Haul Toy Hauler aims for track days

Next year, U-Haul will add a new trailer to its rental fleet that’s perfect for hauling race cars to and from the track. Called the Toy Hauler, this trailer measures just over 23 feet long and 8.5 feet wide. That creates 16 feet of usable deck space, and U-Haul included drive-over fenders to maximize use…

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Praga Bohema track-focused hypercar starts deliveries

Czech Republic’s Praga has delivered its first Bohema hypercar The mid-engine hypercar features carbon-fiber construction and a tuned Nissan GT-R engine Pricing starts at $1.5 million and only 89 will be built Many performance cars are billed as race cars for the road, but few are more worthy of that claim than Praga’s Bohema hypercar….

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2026 Audi A7 sedan spied again

Audi is developing a new A7 with both sedan and wagon body styles The new A7 will debut in early 2025 and likely arrive as a 2026 model in the U.S. Audi is likely to use the PPC platform for the new A7, which supports gas and plug-in hybrid powertrains The Audi A6 has been…

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class spied: Second facelift coming

The current Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class will receive a second facelift Updated front and rear lightning elements along with a larger touchscreen are in store The updated Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is expected to arrive in 2026 as a 2027 model Mercedes-Benz appears to be preparing a second update for its GLE-Class midsize SUV, one more substantial than the…

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Pagani Utopia recalled because of airbag issue

The Pagani Utopia is a rare, hand-built supercar, but even it has succumbed to a recall. Pagani issued a recall for the V-12 supercar due to a manufacturing issue with the passenger-side dashboard panel, which may cause the airbag behind the panel to fail to deploy correctly in the event of a crash. The panel…

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2025 Subaru WRX lineup drops base car, jumps $3,065

The 2025 Subaru WRX sees an effective $3,065 price increase because of the deletion of the base model from its lineup. The least-expensive WRX is now the Premium grade, which starts at $36,920 with the mandatory $1,170 destination fee. That’s compared to $33,855 for the 2024 base model, with $50 of that difference due to…

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Toyota Supra A90 Final Edition announced, but not for US

Toyota has revealed the Supra A90 Final Edition to mark the approaching end of the fifth-generation Supra’s production The Supra A90 Final Edition features a power increase to 429 hp, along with extensive aerodynamic and chassis upgrades Production will be limited to 300 units, and the U.S. is not on the list of confirmed markets…

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Alan Mann Racing turns 60 – learn its history

The U.K.’s Alan Mann Racing today specializes in maintaining classic cars and developing restomods, but it was once a mainstay of the racing scene, as this video explains. Alan Mann Racing, or AMR for short, was founded in 1964 by racing enthusiast Alan Mann, who’d gotten his start running a garage that prepared race cars…

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Jeep patents drone system as an off-road assistant

Jeep is looking at ways to integrate drones with its vehicles, as recent patent filings indicate. One possible use Jeep is looking to patent is off-road spotting. Instead of a person getting out of the vehicle to survey the terrain ahead and direct the driver over the appropriate line through obstacles, Jeep proposes deploying a…

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These are the cars of Netflix’s “Senna” mini-series

To make a mini-series about the life of F1 legend Ayrton Senna, Netflix needed a fleet of replica F1 race cars. To populate its small-screen grids, the streaming service turned to Argentina’s Crespis, which built 22 cars for the series, a video released ahead of “Senna’s” premiere explains. These included replicas of every car the…

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class EV spotted again

Electric Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class spied ahead of 2026 U.S. launch New EV will replace EQC electric compact crossover sold overseas High-performance AMG variant planned Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing a prototype for an electric compact crossover that will end up replacing the EQC. The EQC is the compact crossover whose 2020 debut marked the arrival of…

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2027 Audi SQ7 spied for first time

The upcoming third-generation Audi Q7 has been spotted testing in sporty SQ7 guise A debut for the new Q7 is expected in late 2025 or early the following year The new midsize three-row SUV may be among the last Audis launched with a gas engine Audi is working on a redesign for its Q7, and…

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Toyota confirms new Celica

Toyota is working on a modern Celica The new sports car is expected to complement, rather than replace, the GR86 and Supra. The jury is still out on whether the car will pack a gas engine or be an EV Toyota’s renewed interest in performance and sports cars may bring yet another gift to enthusiasts:…

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Cadillac confirmed for F1 in 2026

After nearly two years of negotiations, Cadillac looks set to join the F1 grid in 2026. General Motors on Monday announced an agreement in principle with F1 to launch its Cadillac-branded team and a corresponding power unit program, although the latter may not be ready in time for Cadillac’s debut as F1’s 11th team. GM…

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Verstappen wins fourth F1 title at 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Max Verstappen was named the 2024 F1 Drivers’ Champion after the Las Vegas Grand Prix McLaren still leads the Constructors’ Championship with two races left this season George Russell led a one-two finish for Mercedes-Benz AMG in Las Vegas Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen secured his fourth-straight Formula 1 World Championship title following Saturday’s 2024…

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GM developing adaptive springs for suspension systems

General Motors is looking to apply technology from adaptive dampers to springs for future suspension systems, a recently surfaced patent filing indicates. GM was a pioneer of magnetorheological dampers, which use a magnetic fluid to quickly alter damper firmness. In a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 7,…

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Mercedes In-Drive considers moving brakes into an EV’s electric motor

Mercedes In-Drive relocates the brakes to inside an EV’s motor housing In-Drive remains a friction-based brake system In-Drive is in active testing with no timeline for production announced Future Mercedes-Benz EVs might not have brakes sitting behind their wheels. Mercedes-Benz engineers in Germany showed Motor Authority its latest EV drivetrain innovation called In-Drive. It’s a…

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2025 Kia EV6 gains new looks, bigger battery

The Kia EV6 has received a mid-cycle refresh that includes significant changes, inside and out Among the updates is a bigger battery and a lot more power for the EV6 GT variant Pricing information will be announced closer to the market launch in the first half of 2025 An updated EV6 made its debut in…

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2026 Genesis GV70 refresh includes updated EV, NACS port

New cabin design, interface highlight interior changes GV70 Electrified gets a larger 84-kwh battery pack, range not yet confirmed New Terrain Mode, improvements to adaptive damping represent the mechanical updates Genesis has revealed refreshed versions of its GV70 lineup for 2026, including a revamped cabin design and new interface. 2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 models get…

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2026 Kia EV4 electric hatch caught on video

Kia is working on an EV4 as one of 14 electric vehicles the automaker will offer by the end of 2027 The EV4 has been spied testing in hatchback form A sleek EV4 liftback is also out testing Kia has been spotted testing the hatchback body style for its upcoming EV4 electric compact car. The…

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New Audi A5 launched as proper sedan in China

Audi A5L launches at 2024 Guangzhou auto show The A5L is a long-wheelbase A5 with a conventional trunk lid A5s bound for the U.S. feature a liftback design The new Audi A5 that goes on sale next spring as the replacement for both the current A5 Sportback and gas-powered A4 is referred to by Audi…

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Final Porsche 911 Dakar is a Sonderwunsch special

Porsche 911 Dakar production has ended after a 2,500-car run The final 911 Dakar has three-tone paint applied by hand More rugged 911s are possible in the future The 2,500-car production run for the 911 Dakar has reached its end, with the final example featuring a bespoke livery cooked up by Sonderwunsch, Porsche’s personalization department….

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2027 BMW 3-Series spied with gas engine, Neue Klasse styling

Redesigned BMW 3-Series currently testing with gas and electric powertrains Electric variant will use Neue Klasse dedicated EV platform Gas variant will use updated version of current 3-Series’ CLAR platform BMW has been spotted testing a prototype for the next 3-Series sedan for the first time. The current 3-Series, the seventh generation of the nameplate,…

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Jaguar releases first photos of new ultra-luxury EV

Jaguar working on three ultra-luxury EVs to replace current lineup First will be four-door grand tourer debuting in 2025 Concept expected at 2024 Miami Art Week in early December Jaguar has finally given us a glimpse of its plans, first announced in 2021, to transform into an ultra-luxury brand exclusively selling electric vehicles by as…

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2026 Ferrari Roma successor spied for first time

Ferrari Roma successor spotted testing in public view New coupe will likely be a heavy update rather than complete redesign Powertrain may incorporate hybrid technology Engineers from Ferrari have been spotted testing what’s likely to be the successor to the Roma coupe. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but the shape is similar to the Roma….

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2026 Porsche 911 GT3 RS spied with updates

Updated Porsche 911 GT3 RS spotted testing at the Nürburgring Hardcore 911 expected in 2025 as a 2026 model in U.S. Updated Turbo and Turbo S also expected for 2026 model year Porsche in May revealed the first models from the updated 992-generation 911 family, though the track-focused 911 GT3 RS wasn’t one of them….

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Alpine F1 team to use Mercedes power units from 2026

Alpine F1 team will make switch to Mercedes-Benz AMG power units in 2026 Agreement lasts until at least 2030 Former supplier Renault is ending F1 power unit program to focus on EV technology The Alpine Formula 1 team on Tuesday announced plans to switch to power units and gearboxes from Mercedes-Benz AMG starting in 2026,…

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2026 Kia Telluride spied for first time

Redesigned Kia Telluride expected to debut in 2025 as a 2026 model New Telluride expected to offer hybrid powertrain for the first time Redesigned version of related Hyundai Palisade has also been spotted Engineers from Kia have been spotted testing a camouflaged prototype for a redesigned Telluride for the first time. It is being developed…

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Tesla Model S Plaid revealed in police spec

California-based UP.FIT, a division of Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance, has turned a Tesla Model S Plaid into a police car. Debuting at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the Plaid police cruiser is destined for a community outreach program of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, according to Unplugged Performance. The company’s UP.FIT division has…

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GM discontinuing Cadillac XT4 after giving it a refresh

Cadillac XT4 production ends in early 2025 XT4 sales down 12% this year despite recent refresh Plant to be retooled for next-generation Chevy Bolt EV General Motors will end production of the Cadillac XT4 in January to free up capacity at the compact crossover’s Kansas plant for production of a next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, Reuters…

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