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To say Porsche is struggling in China would be an understatement. Sales fell 28 percent to 56,887 cars in 2024. Through September this year, the decline continued, with shipments dropping another 26 percent. Looking ahead, Zuffenhausen has a plan called “Winning Back China,” although it concedes that returning to previous…

Every now and then, Land Rover reminds us that the old-school Defender is still available. Although production of the original British off-roader ended a decade ago, the company’s Classic division will still sell you one through its Works Bespoke program. These are fully restored vehicles built between 2012 and 2016…

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 That said, the current version does look a bit outdated with a front-end design clearly from a generation ago and a dated cabin.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…

Already Porsche's best performance car, the 911 GT3 is about to get even better thanks to two new custom-made Pirelli tires. The Italian tire maker—already responsible for equipping the entire 911 lineup with its P Zero range—has developed two versions specifically for Porsche’s most hardcore model: the P Zero R…

What makes a car a classic? Performance, design, and rarity all play a role, of course. But trying to predict which modern vehicles could achieve classic status is no easy task. Fortunately, Hagerty has been doing this for years, and this year’s Bull Market List has some interesting vehicles of…