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Remember when Dodge launched the third-generation Viper exclusively under the SRT name? At the time, Dodge wanted its Street Racing Technology performance sub-brand to become something bigger—an entire lineup of SRT-branded performance products that would stand out from Dodge’s ho-hum offerings, like the Caravan and Journey.

When the Honda Prelude began arriving at dealerships late last month, social media feeds were flooded with window stickers showing wild markups. One early post allegedly captured a dealer attempting to sell the hybrid coupe for $61,714, an obscene amount of money for a car like the Prelude, which starts…

For years, McLaren was adamant that it would never build an SUV. But in 2022, with a new CEO at the helm, full of fresh ideas, McLaren was finally open to the idea of adding a high-riding performance SUV to its lineup. Rumors began to swirl, and ever since, we’ve…

The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a phenomenal little sports car; it's also an excellent sandbox for tuners and modders looking to get even more out of it. Rocketeer Cars, a UK outfit that builds some pretty badass Miatas, is launching its most extreme car yet. It’s called the "Keiryo," and…

In 2026, the United States will officially be 250 years young. It’s certainly a momentous occasion in our relatively young nation’s history. You can expect flag-waving from lots of folks—but also from "the brands." Chevrolet is eager to throw its hat in the ring before you even toss out that…

There’s a misconception that SUVs have completely taken over. It’s a false impression largely fueled by Americans’ insatiable thirst for high-riding vehicles. As I pointed out in an op-ed last year, regular cars still reign supreme in many parts of the world, especially Europe.

There are, sadly, many car brands inaccessible to Americans. Although Skoda is the one we’d love to see on this side of the pond, we certainly wouldn't say no to Opel. The German automaker indirectly had a presence here through certain Buick models, such as the Regal (Insignia).

It’s hard to believe more than five years have passed since Mercedes launched the current-generation S-Class. Stuttgart’s flagship is about to receive a mid-cycle facelift to keep the full-size luxury sedan fresh before its replacement arrives late this decade. With the BMW 7 Series also about to go under the…

In a world of expensive cars, the Kia Seltos stands out as one of the best remaining affordable options. That said, the current version does look a bit outdated with a front-end design clearly from a generation ago and a dated cabin. That's why today Kia is introducing the second-generation…