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The rumors were true—the Touareg’s days are numbered. Volkswagen has confirmed its flagship SUV will retire next year. After 1.2 million units sold since its 2002 debut, the so-called "poor man’s" Audi Q7 will bow out in late March 2026, when order books officially close. Before it leaves, the luxobarge…

Although Toyota has intensified its teaser campaign in recent days, the much-hyped supercar won’t debut at the Japan Mobility Show in late October after all. The wait won’t be long, though; an official countdown page reveals that the premiere is scheduled for December 4 at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. The…

The Dodge/Ram Dakota left production in 2011. Since then, the mid-size pickup segment has gained in popularity, but Stellantis hasn't been able to join in on the fun. Finally, though, Ram is working on a new mid-sizer, and as part of a $13 billion investment in the US, the automaker…

Project Motor Racing is one of the most intriguing sim-racing titles on the horizon. Many of the same folks behind the underrated Project Cars 2 are also behind this new franchise, which looks to distinguish itself with a neat car and track list and a realistic career mode. And this gameplay trailer is really…

BMW is looking ahead to the future with the Neue Klasse EV platform, but the company isn't forgetting its internal-combustion past. We recently spoke with BMW's RD head, Dr. Joachim Post, and while our conversation focused largely on the Neue Klasse and what comes next, he did touch on internal…

BMW started making cars in the 1920s, but it wasn’t until 1962 with the introduction of the Neue Klasse—New Class—sedan that it started making the sort of cars we’d recognize today. The 1500 and its progeny, including the legendary 2002, were well-built, premium, elegant, and sporty. They laid the groundwork…

Ahead of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, it seems domestic automakers have agreed not to steal each other’s spotlight during the teaser campaign. On Monday, Toyota previewed an electric Corolla and a Century Coupe. Yesterday, Mazda gave us a glimpse of a swoopy four-door concept. Today, it’s Subaru’s turn to…

Dodge has been building the current-generation Durango since 2010, making it one of the oldest vehicles still on sale in the United States. Nevertheless, a replacement isn’t coming anytime soon. Parent company Stellantis has announced that a successor won’t arrive until 2029, by which time the current model will have…

This might come as a surprise, but Hyundai has been experimenting with mid-engine prototypes for over a decade. Work on the RM (Racing Midship) project began in 2012, but it wasn’t until a couple of years later that the RM14 broke cover as a rear-wheel-drive Veloster with its engine mounted…