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Ram unveiled its competitor to the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Ford F-150 Lightning—the Ram 1500 REV—at the 2023 New York Auto Show. Originally slated to launch last year as the company’s first fully electric truck, Ram has now officially canceled the project.

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We Tested Kumho's New Rugged-Terrain Tire. It Was Genuinely Impressive

Update: The previous version of this story referred to Kumho's Road Venture RT as an "all-terrain" tire, when the Road Venture RT is classified as a "rugged-terrain" tire. The story has been updated to reflect that change.

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We Spotted the New BMW X7 Testing in Germany

The IAA Mobility Show in Munich is over, but the surprises didn't stop at the convention doors. En route to the Bavarian capital, the director of Motor1 Italy, Lorenzo Curatti, photographed a still heavily camouflaged BMW prototype driving on public roads.

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One Hyundai Design Boss Is Fed Up With Light Bars: 'I've Seen Enough'

Lighting is one of the most talked-about design elements on modern cars. From split headlights and illuminated logos to the increasingly common light bar, there's plenty of fodder to go around. But not everyone is a fan.

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Data Doesn't Lie: Drivers Still Want Volume Knobs

Glance inside most modern cars and you'll notice something is missing—buttons and knobs. Some automakers have embraced screens and decided that digging through menus at 70 miles per hour is worth the saved space. Others have gone further, turning physical controls into touch-capacitive buttons and sliders. But that sort of…

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What Porsche's Active Suspension Does (And Doesn’t) Do

Like a lot of people interested in vehicle dynamics, I’m fascinated by active suspension. That is, an automotive suspension capable of generating its own force, regardless of external (road) input. It gives engineers total control over how a car moves, and the implications for ride and handling are profound.

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'There Is No Truth to This:' Mercedes Won't Use BMW Engines After All

After speculation surrounding the potential of a historic engine supply agreement between Mercedes-Benz and BMW, an official denial has been issued. Markus Schaefer, Chief Technology Officer and member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz Group, stated that the company has no intention of using external engines—especially not from a…

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Is This the Toyota GRMN Corolla?

Back in March, Toyota teased us with a spicy GR Corolla wrapped in the usual Gazoo Racing camouflage. We spotted vented fenders and a larger rear spoiler, which led us to believe it could be a range-topping GRMN version. If these new images are anything to go by, that assumption…

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Volkswagen Boss Criticizes Pop-Out Door Handles: 'Terrible to Operate'

Volkswagen has taken a lot of flak in recent years for changing things that should’ve been left alone. Examples include cramming most functions into a supersized screen or turning the climate and audio volume controls into touch sliders, which initially weren’t even illuminated. Wolfsburg has heard the criticism and promises…

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Toyota Will Make Land Cruiser and RAV4 EVs: Report

Update 9/12/25: Added a statement from a Toyota representative.

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The Audi RS6 EV Is Dead On Arrival

Automakers are in a tough spot. Electric vehicle adoption isn't progressing as quickly as many had expected, prompting companies to reassess their strategies. Several manufacturers have already canceled planned EV projects—and the latest casualty appears to be the Audi RS6 E-Tron.

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The Ford Focus Could Return—Yes, As an SUV: Report

After more than 25 years of success in the compact car segment, Ford is ending production of its beloved Focus hatchback later this year. While we’ll certainly miss it, the Focus name may not be gone for long.

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The Mercedes-AMG E53 Is the Cheapest Performance Wagon In America

Performance wagons are having something of a moment, and Mercedes, which sold fast wagons in the States years before Audi and BMW, is getting back in the game with its plug-in hybrid E53 Wagon. Today, Mercedes confirmed pricing for the E53 Wagon, which will start at $94,500 when it arrives at dealers…

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The 10 Longest-Lasting Trucks You Can Buy

Max towing, max payload, horsepower, torque, ground clearance. There are many metrics by which buyers judge pickup trucks, but one that’s less quantifiable is dependability. An iSeeCars.com study, however, set out to quantify just that.

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Audi Explains Why Its Five-Cylinder Engine Is Dying

We're sad to report that Audi’s inline-five is not long for this world. It has already disappeared from the TT and RS Q3, both of which have been discontinued. The RS3 is now the sole-surviving RS model with the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, but its days are numbered. In about two years,…

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The New Nissan Sentra Makes an Early Debut

Nissan gave us a taste of the next-generation Sentra when it teased several future models at the end of March. That’s when we saw the new Leaf alongside a group of cars hiding in the shadows. By then, spy shots of a prototype had already confirmed the company’s commitment to…

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This Is What the Updated Toyota Corolla Will Look Like

Update: This story has been updated with new images from MIIT. Although it may not seem like it, the current generation of the Toyota Corolla has already been on the market for six years. Despite a light facelift in certain markets for 2025, the compact sedan's age is starting to…

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Audi's New Sport Cars Won't Be a TT Successor: 'It Will Not Have the TT Name'

Audi is introducing a new sports car soon. It’s not a successor to the TT or R8, but something entirely different based on the new Concept C. While it will be electric, the new sports car will reportedly have the software necessary to trick you into thinking you’re driving a…

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Toyota Is Making New Parts for Its Most-Beloved Four-Cylinder Engine

Toyota’s 4A-GE four-cylinder is a legend. This twin-cam, four-valve 1.6-liter engine found a home in many of Toyota’s best performance cars of the 1980s, the AE86 Corolla and AW11 MR2 being the most notable. Toyota Gazoo Racing, which offers reproduction parts for many classic Toyota models, just announced it’s making…

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Ford Is Building a $30,000 Electric Truck. Here's Everything We Know

Believe it or not, Ford is adding yet another pickup to its lineup—this time, a fully electric model. While we've seen electric trucks from Ford before, this one will be smaller, more in line with the compact Maverick rather than the full-size F-150 Lightning.

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'Myth:' BMW Says Apple CarPlay Isn't As Popular As You Think

Studies show that most car buyers won’t even consider a new vehicle unless it includes Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Despite this, some automakers still aren’t convinced that smartphone mirroring should be standard in every new model they produce.

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Why Mid-Engine Cars Handle So Well: Motor101

Even if you have only a passing interest in cars, you know the fast ones usually have their engines behind the driver. When handling is a priority, putting the engine behind the passenger compartment, but ahead of the rear axle, is ideal.

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Volvo Boss Thinks All New Cars Will Be Electric by 2035: 'There's No Turning Back'

It was more than four years ago when Volvo announced it would go fully electric by the end of the decade. But reality soon set in, showing that the rise of EVs wasn’t unfolding as quickly as the Geely-owned company had hoped. The Swedes have since abandoned their EV-only pledge…

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Volkswagen Asked Its Italian Designers to Draw a Coupe You Can’t Buy

The Volkswagen Group is on the verge of spicing up its electric lineup with the Porsche Boxster and Cayman EVs. Audi’s Concept C is also slated for a 2027 launch, but what about VW’s mainstream brand? Wolfsburg isn’t planning a dedicated sports car, yet it asked Italdesign to sketch one…

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BMW Says Europe's Gas Engine Ban 'Can Kill an Industry'

BMW watched from the sidelines as Audi, Porsche, Mercedes, Volvo, and others announced lofty EV goals a few years ago, only to backtrack in recent months. Munich never vowed to go fully electric within a set timeframe, instead preferring to give customers the freedom of choice. It projects demand will…

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