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Ford's New Supercharger Kit Turns Your Mustang Into A Supercar

Ford Racing Parts has a new supercharger kit available for the 5.0-liter V8 engine in the F-150 and Mustang. Ford developed the kit in partnership with Whipple Superchargers and comes with a factory-backed warranty.

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This Tire Changes Grip Depending On The Weather

Studded snow tires are an important feature for any car driving in the coldest conditions. The best option has long been Nokian's Hakkapelitta. It grips well on ice, stops well in slippery conditions, and can plow through deep snow.

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Audi Wants A Luxury Off-Roader—If It Makes Sense

Hard to believe it’s been 16 years since Volkswagen launched the Amarok, and there still hasn’t been an SUV equivalent. The body-on-frame truck remains on sale in Latin America, but VW has no intention of turning it into a Mercedes G-Class rival. It also seems highly unlikely that the second-gen…

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It's Official: Audi CEO Confirms Sports Car For Production

Reports that Audi is considering killing off its sports car have been greatly exaggerated. The company’s CEO has gone on record to say the Concept C is still on track and will be launched within the next two years. There’s been speculation that Porsche could potentially axe the electric 718,…

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Volkswagen’s Giant SUV For China Is A Rolling Screen Fest

With the upcoming ID.2 Polo, Volkswagen is pledging to bring back buttons, but physical controls won’t return everywhere. Ralf Brandstätter, the firm’s boss in China, said last year that while Europeans are longing for the days of analog switchgear, Chinese buyers prefer something entirely different: “AI-first, connected vehicles, with seamless…

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Stellantis Got The EV Shift Wrong. The Bill Is Enormous

Stellantis just posted its 2025 financial results, and it’s in the red for the first time since its formation in 2021. The company reported a net loss of $22.3 billion last year after it had to support $25.4 billion in unusual charges attributed to what now looks like a botched…

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Gen Z Is More Open Than Ever To Chinese Cars: Study

Chinese automakers continue to expand their footprint, but the American market largely remains off-limits due to high tariffs. Despite that, a percentage of consumers say they would consider buying a Chinese-made vehicle, and one age group is far more likely than the rest: Gen Z.

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Why Is The Audi RS5 So Heavy? Let's Look At The Numbers

The new Audi RS5 being 5,192 pounds made me realize something: Almost every performance car is absurdly heavy these days. It isn't just the RS5 or the BMW M5—two cars that got a lot of flak—but every single super sedan since the dawn of the hybrid era has become grotesquely overweight.

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Sound Up: This Ferrari 355 V8 Restomod Sounds Insane

Nearly two years ago, restoration and modernization specialist Evoluto Automobili announced it would enhance the Ferrari 355. That meant upgrading the Ferrari’s original naturally aspirated, 3.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 engine. Now, there's a new video finally capturing the car’s glorious exhaust note.

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Xiaomi's Vision Gran Turismo Hypercar Is Its Coolest Creation Yet

Following a long line of automakers before it, China's Xiaomi has designed its own Vision Gran Turismo hypercar. This is the 51st Vision Gran Turismo concept vehicle for the video game franchise—and maybe one of the coolest.

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Land Rover's Baby Defender Is Still Happening And Will Be 'Well Advanced'

We haven’t heard much about Land Rover’s long-rumored “baby” Defender lately. The last major update was in 2024, when reports suggested the pint-sized off-roader was still in the works. Now, though, the project is picking up momentum—and the company is finally ready to share a few details.

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The Subaru Trailseeker Is An Electric Adventure Wagon: Review

Toyota may share in the development of the Trailseeker, but this is the first electric vehicle with a Subaru badge that feels like a proper member of the family. There’s good power, solid off-road capability, and the sort of exterior styling only Subaru faithful could love.

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Nissan CEO Doesn't Rule Out Company Sale: 'Anything Can Happen In This Crazy World'

Being the CEO of a major automotive player may sound like a dream job to some, but that title comes with responsibilities most of us would struggle to handle. It’s particularly challenging to run a car company in dire straits, such as Nissan. Ivan Espinosa rose to the challenge when…

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BMW Made The M2 Faster Without Touching The Engine

While we wait for the M2 xDrive to go official, BMW is elevating its baby M car in another way. The M Performance Track Kit makes the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe faster without touching its inline-six engine. Although the twin-turbo, 3.0-liter remains unchanged, there are plenty of modifications designed to shave…

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Acura Will Sell Its First Model Ever In Japan

The trade deal US President Donald Trump signed with Japan last year opened the country to American car imports. Two models Japanese consumers will soon see in showrooms come from Honda.

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Hell Yeah: GTA Online Has A Kei Truck Now

The latest Grand Theft Auto Online update adds a Kei truck to the game’s vast catalog of vehicles. It is part of Rockstar’s Drift Event that launched earlier this week.

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Meet RAD: Rivian's New Division Tasked With Pushing Limits

Since launching in 2009, Rivian has been aggressively putting its production and prototype vehicles through rigorous challenges. The department in charge of these endeavors finally has a name: the Rivan Adventure Department, or RAD.

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This Shop Unlocked 1,200 Horsepower From The C8 Corvette ZR1

HP Tuners has unlocked the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s engine control module (ECM). Despite General Motors attempting to prevent tuning with new cybersecurity measures, the aftermarket company has launched an upgrade for the model that can deliver nearly 1,200 horsepower at the rear wheels.

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Toyota Is Testing A Weird New Rally Car. But Why Does It Sound Like That?

There’s some new footage out there showing what we think is Toyota’s new WRC rally car. Even though the prototype is still plenty stubby and very funny-looking, it’s definitely not a Yaris or Corolla hatchback (hell, maybe it’s a reborn Echo). To my eye, it sure looks like it could…

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AUDI Is Already Struggling In China

In 2024, Audi launched a new sub-brand in China called, well, AUDI. Developed as part of a joint venture with SAIC Motor, the AUDI brand officially debuted two years ago and has since introduced two models: a sportback and an SUV.

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This Forgotten Renault Concept Nailed The Retro Revival

Back in the 1990s, a retro wave swept through the auto industry, injecting a heavy dose of nostalgia with cars like the Nissan Figaro and the Volkswagen New Beetle. Owned by BMW at the time, the now-defunct Rover Group was also cooking up a modern take on a classic icon…

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Subaru Recalls Nearly 70,000 Cars For Fuel Leak Issues

Subaru is recalling 69,153 vehicles due to a potential fuel leak. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a "significant rise in ambient temperature" can increase fuel tank pressure, potentially causing fuel to leak from the filler cap and start a fire when the tank is nearly full.

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From Track to Taycan: How Porsche Uses Formula E As Its EV Testbed

Since the dawn of the automobile, racing has served as the world’s fastest laboratory. Powertrains, chassis, and aerodynamics, all pushed to their limits in some of the most grueling conditions, with one overarching goal in mind: to go faster.

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Maserati Sales Spiral From Bad To Worse

Stellantis has quite a few brands struggling in today’s hyper-competitive automotive industry. The conglomerate has even had to deny reports about axing or selling some of these troubled companies. It’s no secret that Maserati is going through a tough period, and the latest sales results show the downward trend continues.

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BMW Mistakenly Publishes The Names Of All 2027 Cars

BMW has pledged to launch about 40 cars by the end of next year to flesh out its Neue Klasse lineup, spearheaded by the new iX3. Although only a handful of models have been officially announced so far, a massive leak on the company’s site reveals the names of what…

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