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Kia Explains Why The 2027 Telluride No Longer Has A V6

The 2027 Kia Telluride is missing something that made it wildly popular—a naturally aspirated V6 engine. Kia replaced the 3.8-liter six-cylinder with a smaller, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder in its newest SUV, while adding a hybrid option. But there are several good reasons for the swap.

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Toyota Recalls Over 550,000 SUVs For Seat Issues

Toyota has been forced to recall more than 550,000 vehicles in the US. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain models have seatback mechanisms that may not lock properly in place.

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Porsche Boss Praises Electric 718: 'Great Car'

Plenty of digital ink has been spilled since Porsche announced it would take the electric route for the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman. The promise was made almost precisely four years ago, on March 18, 2022. At the time, then-CEO Oliver Blume said the 718 EV would go on sale…

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Bugatti Restores Veyron Prototype That Helped Set Speed Record

Bugatti keeps finding ways to make money off the Veyron even though production ended more than a decade ago. In the process, it’s technically making the record-breaking W16 supercar less exclusive. Allow us to explain. This Super Sport World Record Car Edition isn’t one of the five customer cars sold…

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Toyota Fixes GR Yaris Steering Wheel After Owners Complain

It’s hard to believe the GR Yaris was launched nearly six years ago. Although much time has passed since Toyota rolled out the three-cylinder hot hatch, the development team is still finding ways to improve the pocket rocket. For 2026, the smallest member of the Gazoo Racing lineup gets a…

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Alpine's Beloved Sports Car Is One Step Closer To America

Alpina’s arrival in the US is imminent. The French automaker previously planned to bring a slew of SUVs Stateside by 2028, but with the recent EV downturn, new reports indicate that the A110 sports car may be scheduled to come Stateside first.

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Sketches Show Alfa Romeo Models That Never Made It, Including A Miata Clone

Back in 2013, when Sergio Marchionne was still at the helm of FCA, the company announced that, through an agreement with Mazda, Alfa Romeo would develop a new roadster based on the Mazda MX-5—a modern revival of the legendary Duetto.

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Stellantis Design Boss: More Customers Are 'Asking For Sedans'

Tired of crossovers and SUVs? Good news, the tide might be turning. According to Ralph Gilles, Stellantis’ chief design officer, more people are asking for sedans. And it’s about time.

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Do You Need Carbon Ceramic Brakes?

Congratulations. After years of hustling, saving, and buying six Cayennes in a row from the same dealership, you’ve finally secured an allocation for a Porsche 911 GT3. You’re staring at the configurator, confronted with an expensive question: carbon ceramic brakes or no?

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Rivian R2 Launches With Its Priciest Trim: $57,990

When Rivian revealed the R2 a year ago, it said the new electric SUV would start at $45,000. That’s still true, but that entry-level variant isn’t going on sale until late 2027. Instead, Rivian will start selling the top-tier R2 Performance first, which goes on sale as soon as this…

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Ferrari Amalfi Spider Revealed: 631 Horsepower And No Roof

Sometimes, a car's biggest upgrade comes from taking something away. In the case of the Ferrari Amalfi Spider, that means losing the coupe’s fixed roof and replacing it with a carefully engineered soft top designed with specific shapes and materials.

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Not A Golf Yet: Volkswagen ID.3 Becomes The ID.3 Neo

One of the most popular EVs in Germany is set to get a major update soon, along with a new name. The ID.3 won’t become an “ID. Golf” yet; that’s expected no earlier than 2028 with the ninth-generation Golf. But in April 2026, Volkswagen will introduce the ID.3 Neo. Now,…

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Honda Kills Three EVs, And The Acura RSX Is One of Them

It was less than a year ago when Honda reinvented the Acura RSX as an electric crossover, but the EV died before it could live. It was scheduled to go on sale later this year, but that’s no longer happening. Along with two Honda-badged electric vehicles, the RSX has officially…

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The New BMW 7 Series Will Keep The Huge Grille And Split Lights

The new iX3 marks a radical design departure for BMW, but we won't see the fresh look on all BMW cars. Although most models from Munich will embrace the Neue Klasse aesthetic in the coming years, the 7 Series won’t be one of them. The luxury sedan is getting a…

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Volkswagen Group Has 20 New Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them

Last year wasn’t an easy one for the Volkswagen Group, as was the case for many automakers. The company saw its operating profit drop 53 percent compared to 2024, due largely to factors like tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, costs tied to adjustments in Porsche’s product strategy, and more.

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Infiniti's Biggest SUV Might Get A Performance Trim With 600 HP

Over the last few years, Infiniti has downsized its portfolio, killing off many of its cars to focus heavily on crossovers and SUVs. In 2024, the company unveiled the new QX80, which could soon spawn a high-performance version.

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Ford CEO: Manual Mustang Isn't Going Anywhere

The manual transmission, like sedans, isn't dead. They are just not as popular as they used to be, and it happens. Tastes change, and new trends emerge, but not every automaker is willing to cave to peer pressure, like Ford. The American automaker has zero plans to ditch the manual…

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BMW Is Building A G-Class Rival. Here's Everything We Know

As SUVs continue to boom in popularity, so too does interest in rugged, off-road–focused models. Many automakers have turned their everyday crossovers into more capable adventure vehicles—or launched entirely new models designed with off-road capability in mind. Now BMW is finally ready to join the trend, as the German automaker…

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Ferrari Is Cooking Up A Hotter V12 SUV With A Meaner Purosangue

While we wait for Maranello to launch its first electric vehicle, the previously most controversial model is reportedly getting an update. Ferrari is looking to introduce a performance version of its Purosangue SUV later this year. It’s claimed to retain the naturally aspirated V12 engine, although it's unclear whether more…

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States Are Finally Cracking Down On Montana's Supercar Registration Loophole

For years now, if you purchased an expensive car but wanted to avoid paying the potentially high taxes on said car, you could register it in Montana. All you need to do is create an LLC in that state, then register your car to that business.

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Audi Says Looks Still Matter Most To Buyers

The Concept C hits the reset button on Audi’s design at a time when the company’s sales are falling. Demand dropped by 2.9 percent last year compared to 2024, which wasn’t a great year either, as shipments plummeted by 11.8 percent versus 2023. Changing how cars look could significantly impact…

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Ram Is Bringing Back A Van You Might Actually Want

Ram is reviving the ProMaster City van. It’s all-new for 2027, at least for the United States, and it will go on sale a year from now.

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Porsche Is Considering A New Hypercar (Update)

[UPDATE] In a statement to Motor1, a Porsche spokesperson has confirmed the company is considering a new hypercar, adding that a new GT model is also a possibility.

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The 2026 Dodge Charger R/T Delivers All-Season Entertainment: Review

Dodge is quick to call the Charger a muscle car, which would make sense given its history. But I don’t think it really fits that bill. While this new Charger is definitely a sharper, sleeker version of the car it replaces, it actually more closely resembles a different type of…

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Rejoice: This Luxurious Mercedes-Benz Minivan Is Coming To America

Mercedes-Benz has a new electric van called the VLE. It’s a car we would expect to see in China, where luxury minivans serve as limousines—but America won’t be missing out on this one. The automaker plans to offer a long-wheelbase version of the VLE in the United States.

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