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'Dealerships Just Have My Social Security Number?': Woman Goes Car Shopping But Doesn’t Buy. Then The Phone Rings

A woman says she recently learned something that put her off car dealerships forever. Now she’s determined to "buy private" from now on.

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Ford CEO: Tesla Is No Longer The EV Benchmark

For the last decade or longer, Tesla has set the bar for electric vehicles. Even though the brand has been around since the mid-2000s, launching the Lotus-based Roadster in 2008, it wasn’t until the 2010s that the rest of the industry started to pay attention. But according to one CEO,…

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'Don't Know Whether To Cry Or Laugh': Transmission Light Comes On In Woman's Kia. Then She Trades It In

Two hours before a woman was supposed to trade in her Kia, she sat behind the wheel, watching the dashboard light up and feeling the engine start to shake. What should have been a routine hand-off before taking possession of a new car suddenly looked like a deal that was…

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As Rivals Ditch Sedans, BMW Sees 7 Series As An 'Opportunity To Grow'

Modern buyers looking for something large and luxurious often gravitate toward high-priced premium SUVs rather than traditional executive sedans. But that doesn’t mean the four-door segment is disappearing—at least not for BMW.

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F1 Boss: Politicians Created 'Almost Unrecoverable' Issues For Automakers

The future of the automotive industry has never felt more uncertain. The end of globalization, ongoing tariffs, and rising competition from China have placed enormous pressure on automakers—particularly those in Europe.

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Mercedes Is Building An 'Extreme' CLE With A V8—Here's Everything We Know

There is one variant missing from the CLE lineup: the CLE 63. With the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 offering just 443 horsepower, that’s certainly not the best AMG can do. That’s why an even hotter coupe is coming—but it won’t be a proper CLE 63, it will be something even more…

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GM Says It Has 'Not Canceled Any Electric Trucks'

Production for the GMC Hummer EV started in late 2021. It was General Motors’ first vehicle on the new Ultium battery platform and the first big step toward selling only electric vehicles by 2035. That platform would go on to underpin the Chevrolet Silverado EV and the Cadillac Escalade IQ—but…

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Porsche And Pixar Are Teaming Up Again

Remember Sally? Not the actual Cars character, but the real-life 911 that shared her name. Back in 2022, Porsche created a one-off inspired by Sally Carrera, finished in Sally Blue Metallic with custom wheels and even her signature "tattoo" on the back bumper.

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'The More You Know:' Expert Opens Honda Door. Then He Realizes The Door Open Warning Beep Is A Secret Code

Honda owners across generations have heard it thousands of times, most of them without directly realizing it. Anyone who's opened the door to a Honda with the key still in the ignition gets a warning in the form of a series of quick beeps.

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BMW's Flagship Sedan Gets A Big Interior Upgrade And More EV Range

The seventh-generation BMW 7 Series went on sale in the early 2020s, and now the automaker is refreshing the model inside and out. This isn’t a new generation, but a mid-cycle refresh that tweaks the powertrains and completely updates the cabin with the brand’s latest Neue Klasse flair.

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I Drove A Nissan Rogue Hybrid Prototype—It's A Big Step Forward

Like it or not, hybridization is quickly becoming the new norm. Ongoing regulatory changes, stricter fuel economy standards, and skyrocketing gas prices mean that electrification, in some form or another, is almost entirely inevitable. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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Ferrari's First EV Could Be Way Pricier Than Expected

We’re a little over a month away from a day many thought would never come: the reveal of an electric Ferrari. However, the Luce has been a long time coming, having been announced years in advance. Maranello has shared only glimpses of the cabin, while the exterior has been draped…

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'Crashing Out': Woman Goes Shopping For A Ford Expedition. Then The Salesman Tells Her The Monthly Payment

Perusing the rows of shiny new vehicles can give anyone fantasies about what it would be like to be behind those wheels every day. It can be hard to convince yourself otherwise after you fall in love with one.

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The Smart Car Is Finally Tiny Again

The Smart brand has changed radically since 2019, when Mercedes and Geely established a 50:50 joint venture. Production now takes place exclusively in China, and all models are significantly larger and heavier than their predecessors. The company currently has a pair of SUVs and even a sedan nearly as long…

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'These New Cars…': Woman Buys Brand-New Kia. Then Her Check Engine Light Comes On A Week Later

A brand-new car with 200 miles on it shouldn't be giving you problems. And if it is, you might want to return it—or at least take it to get checked. That's exactly what happened to one woman's Kia.

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Man Goes To Discount Tire With A Wheel Leaking Air. Then A Worker Steps In: 'Without Getting A New Tire?'

Auto parts stores and their employees often get a bad rap. People complain about high prices, inconsistent service, and unknowledgeable staff.

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The Chevrolet Sonic Is Back—But Not For The US

The Chevrolet Sonic returns! Just don't expect to see one on your local dealer lot, as the sub-compact superstar has been revived as a crossover exclusively for the South American market.

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Volkswagen's Struggles Continue: The Company Is Slashing Capacity Again

In 2019, before the pandemic, Volkswagen Group was riding high. The German auto conglomerate sold nearly 11 million cars worldwide and was preparing for 12 million, but it never got close to that figure. Since 2020, the company has failed to sell more than 10 million vehicles a year, which…

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The New Nissan Xterra Should Cost 'Below $40,000'

Nissan is preparing a new Xterra, and people have been concerned about the price. New-car prices aren’t going down, but when the Xterra goes on sale, it won’t completely break the bank.

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I Drove A Radial-Engined Dune Buggy On Ice—It Was Pure Joy

Strolling through the paddock of the FAT Ice Race Big Sky, I couldn’t help but feel like I was in a Forza Horizon garage come to life. A Ferrari 250 GTO and Enzo sit just down the way from a rally-prepped Toyota Corolla and Nissan Patrol. A Ford GT occupies…

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Man Parks His Dodge At His House. Then He Gets A Letter From Police Saying It’s Going To Be Towed: 'Nothing But Trouble'

A Missouri man received a warning from the police saying his Dodge Challenger will be towed for not having license plates. That’s weird, he says, because the car does have a license plate.

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Volkswagen Resets Its Sedan Design With Bold New EV

The 2026 Beijing Auto Show hasn’t even started yet, but the Volkswagen Group is already jumping the gun by unveiling some of its newest models. We’ve seen the Jetta reinvented as a boxy electric SUV, and now it’s time to check out what may be the most interesting sedan since…

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What Are Forged Wheels?

If you’ve spent any time researching luxury high-performance cars or aftermarket wheels in general, you’ve probably heard of forged wheels. Even if you secretly have no idea what that actually means, you’ve probably already gathered from context (and the type of cars they usually come on) that forged is better…

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This Volkswagen Jetta Electric SUV Is Real And Interesting

The Jetta has been around since 1979 as a sensible compact model, serving as the sedan sibling to the Golf hatchback. Nearly half a century and seven generations later, it retains the original's formula. However, Jetta stands for something different in China. The Volkswagen Group and local partner FAW spun…

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'Embarrassed Is An Understatement': Woman Goes To AutoZone. Then Someone Taps On Her Window Before She Pulls Out

Getting hit on in public, let alone in a parking lot, is awkward enough on its own, especially if you’re not interested in the person.

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