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The EU's Decision to Cancel 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Leaves Automakers at Odds

In March 2021, Volvo said it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. However, the lofty EV goal was dropped in September 2024, when the Geely-owned company said plug-in hybrids would stick around for a little while beyond 2030. Despite getting cold feet, the automaker headquartered in…

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The First Dakar-Winning Mitsubishi Pajero Gets the Restoration It Deserves: Video

Mitsubishi has a lengthy list of motorsport accomplishments. While the automaker began racing on pavement, the glory really arrived when Mitsubishi took to the dirt. There was a time when Mitsubishi dominated in rally, but the most impressive racing efforts unfolded over the lengthy, grueling stages of the Dakar Rally.

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We Spotted a Lexus Minivan In California. How'd It Get Here?

Despite its de facto status as an uncool car, the minivan makes a lot of sense for a lot of families. Today's people movers drive well, have excellent features, and keep everyone in your crew comfortable. Outside the US, however, the minivan market is more diverse than you might expect.

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The EU Is Officially Dropping Its 2035 Combustion Engine Ban

Under the European Union’s (EU) proposed plan, new combustion engines would have effectively been banned after 2035. But with EV enthusiasm cooling and more automakers reinvesting in combustion technology, the EU has officially decided to loosen its restrictions.

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The Most Reliable Car Brands of 2025, Ranked

When buying a new car, reliability remains one of the biggest deciding factors. No one wants to spend their time shuttling between repair shops and dealing with warranty claims, especially once coverage lapses and repair costs start to add up. For many buyers, long-term dependability can matter even more than…

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The Nissan Altima Refuses to Die

We thought the writing was on the wall for the Nissan Altima. Mid-size sedans don’t sell like they used to, and most automakers have stopped building them entirely. But believe it or not, the Altima is sticking around for at least one more model year—albeit with a few tweaks to…

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What Happened to Jaguar?

Jaguar is an iconic brand known for its beautiful sports cars and elegant yet understated sedans. The E-Type became an icon, while the F-Type stood out as one of the loudest, tail-happiest, and best-looking sports cars on the market. And let’s not forget that in 2018, Jaguar even offered a…

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Nissan Will Double Its Nismo Lineup in a Performance Push

2025 will go down in history as the year Nissan bid farewell to the GT-R R35, but enthusiasts now have a reason to look forward to the future. While the timing of Godzilla’s return remains uncertain, there’s good news about the company’s performance car lineup. A renewed and somewhat surprising…

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Volkswagen Is Lining Up a Wave of New Models for 2026

As the year draws to a close, Volkswagen is looking ahead to a particularly busy 2026, backed by a strong product offensive. The company’s sales chief, Martin Sander, says Wolfsburg is gearing up for “unprecedented launch activities” worldwide. These will include updates to existing models as well as new additions…

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Ford Says Half Its Lineup Will Be Electrified by 2030: 'This Is a Customer-Driven Shift'

The automotive industry is always trying to find the high and low watermarks of customer demand. Most automakers were aggressively pursuing electric vehicles just a few years ago, but consumer costs, infrastructure improvement needs, and the current political climate dictated a need for a change in strategy.

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There's a New Ford Lightning—But It's Not Completely Electric

Ford’s electric vehicle lineup is about to look very different. To meet the ever-changing needs of the American market (and in an effort to combat slow sales), the Blue Oval is rethinking its electric F-150 Lightning for the next generation.

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Which Stellantis Brands Should Stay—And Which Ones Should Go?

Stellantis has 14 automotive brands. That’s a lot, but it’s not all that unusual for a massive auto conglomerate. The problem is that for every Peugeot and Jeep—two of its most successful brands—there’s also an Abarth, a Lancia, or a Vauxhall. Although Stellantis does have several popular namesakes, other brands…

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Dead: Maserati's Four-Cylinder Engine

The Maserati Grecale might be one of the brand’s freshest vehicles, but the Italian automaker is already making a few powertrain tweaks for 2026. The crossover will drop the base four-cylinder engine from the lineup and increase the model’s starting price, but it’s not all bad news.

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Thanks, Tariffs: Two Luxury Automakers Just Announced Price Hikes for 2026

New car prices aren’t expected to drop anytime soon. Inflation and ongoing tariffs continue to push vehicle costs higher, particularly for certain luxury brands—and that trend is likely to continue into 2026. Some automakers have already announced price increases for the coming year.

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Porsche's Electric Sports Car Platform Could Support Gas Engines After All

In 2022, Porsche announced plans to launch fully electric replacements for the Boxster and Cayman later this decade. Despite a weaker-than-expected rise in EV adoption, the gas-free 718 duo is still very much on the way. That said, Zuffenhausen has come to terms with the reality that ICE models remain…

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Mercedes Will Use Screws to Make Headlights Repairable

There’s a growing trend among European automakers to reduce waste and protect our fragile environment. Jaguar Land Rover recently announced plans to remove magnesium from the dashboard's cross-car beam, a move expected to cut more than 50,000 tons of CO₂ annually. BMW, meanwhile, claims that roughly a third of the…

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The Corvette ZR1 Won't Stop Breaking Lap Records: Video

Lap records continue to fall for the mighty Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Earlier in 2025, Chevy put its supercar to work across five iconic circuits. Now, the ZR1 can add another top time to its growing list of accomplishments.

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Did the $15,000 Mods on Our Subaru BRZ Actually Work? Video

In episode 1 of our Subaru BRZ project series, we took the BRZ to the track for the first time after installing the initial round of $15,000 worth of upgrades. Spoiler alert: we did make it faster—but not without plenty of trial and error. You can watch episode 1 right…

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This Unassuming Volkswagen Beetle Packs 600 Horsepower. Here's How It Happened

At first glance, this Marathon Blue Volkswagen Beetle 1303 looks pretty normal. But when you take a closer look, you can tell it's something special. Without a hint of engine noise, the rear wheels spin up, tire smoke billows, and tiny bits of rubber spray across the asphalt. It's a…

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Study: US Luxury Car Market Will Nearly Double to $215 Billion by 2035

An exclusive new study led by Boston Consulting Group with duPont Registry Group projects that the US luxury and exotic automotive sector will grow from approximately $110 billion today to as much as $215 billion by 2035, underscoring the category’s rising influence within an increasingly interconnected luxury-lifestyle ecosystem.

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This Gorgeous 911 GT3 Was Designed for a Porsche Legend

Ferdinand Alexander Porsche is a legend in Zuffenhausen. Best known as the father of the 911, he also brought icons like the 904 Carrera GTS and the 804 Formula 1 car to life. Yesterday, he would have turned 90—and to mark the occasion, Porsche unveiled a very special tribute.

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Stellantis Can't Decide Which of Its 14 Brands To Keep

Stellantis calls its vast portfolio a “constellation of 14 iconic automotive brands,” but managing all of them isn’t easy. In Europe, that constellation includes Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Maserati, Abarth, Lancia, Citroën, Peugeot, DS Automobiles, Opel, and Vauxhall. On the American side, there’s Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Ram. Some are severely…

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The EU Nears Decision Allowing Combustion Engines Beyond 2040

If there’s one word that immediately springs to mind in the context of the European Union, it’s definitely “regulation.” Automakers are continually constrained by increasingly stringent guidelines they must meet to sell their cars. Ever-tighter fleet emissions targets are burdening manufacturers, forcing them to prioritize EVs, which have notoriously low…

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Caterham's Electric Sports Car Is Still Very Much Alive

Remember the Caterham Project V? First revealed in 2023, it was the boutique British sports car maker’s vision for a lightweight electric performance car. At just 2,623 pounds—only a bit heavier than a Miata—and with 268 horsepower from a single rear-mounted motor, the concept certainly sounded promising on paper.

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Ohio Rejected 891 Vanity Plates This Year. Some of Them Are Hilarious

The heavy hand of government censorship is at it again. This year, Ohio officials silenced hundreds of car owners looking to make a statement with custom license plates. The state's Bureau of Motor Vehicles has denied 891 vanity plate requests so far this year, and some of them are pretty…

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