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'You Can See the Power:' BMW Explains Why the M3's Rear Doors Look So Weird

Take a close look at the rear doors of a BMW M3. Notice anything odd? The way the fender and door meet isn’t exactly a smooth transition. In fact, that area of the car looks a bit off, and now you can’t unsee it. A bit unsightly? To some, sure.…

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The Toyota Tacoma Is Still the Most Popular Truck in Its Class—And It's Not Even Close

As 2025 nears its end, there’s one mid-size truck that continues to outsell the rest in the United States—the Toyota Tacoma. The Tacoma is on track to have its best sales year in a decade, and a look at the sales results proves that American buyers still prefer Japan's truck…

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Nissan Still Has 'No Clear Plan' for the Next GT-R

Nissan has been very adamant that the GT-R will be back. What's less certain is the form that a new iteration of the iconic sports car might take—electric, combustion, or hybrid. Currently, it's something the automaker is actively exploring.

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Mazda: It's Time to Give up on Your Rotary Sports Car Dreams

Mazda stopped making rotary sports cars in 2012 when the final RX-8 rolled off the assembly line. Only three years later, the company rekindled hopes for a Wankel-powered coupe with the stunning RX Vision concept shown in 2015. However, nothing came of that project, and after another three years, the…

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2026 Nissan Pathfinder Revealed: A Sharper, Smarter Three-Row SUV

Nissan is in the midst of a major lineup refresh for the US, updating everything from its Kicks and Murano SUVs to the Leaf EV and the Sentra sedan. Next up is one of its most popular SUVs: The three-row Pathfinder.

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Porsche Once Bought a BMW to Hide Its First Front-Engined Car

Automakers go to great lengths to conceal the appearance of their future products and keep prying eyes from uncovering design details. Over the decades, this has evolved into a fascinating art of deception. From masking tape and cardboard to vinyl sheets and black panels, companies have steadily refined the formula…

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Subaru Launches BRZ Special Edition With STI Upgrades

Although it’s been five years since the current-generation BRZ debuted, Subaru is still finding ways to keep its sports coupe fresh. As with most desirable special editions, the STI Sport Type RA (Record Attempt) is exclusive to Japan. It’s not a full-fledged STI, but it does benefit from a wide…

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Here's What Audi's First Formula 1 Car Will Look Like

The end of the current Formula 1 season is only weeks away, which means the start of the 2026 season is right around the corner. When it's lights out next year, Audi will be on the grid for the first time in history—and we got a peek at what the…

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Gran Turismo 7 Is Getting One of Its Biggest Updates Ever

It’s been over three years since the latest Gran Turismo release on PlayStation 5, and Polyphony Digital has routinely delivered updates and downloadable content since then. Today, though, the studio is preparing to launch one of its biggest updates so far—and it’ll cost you.

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GM's New Small-Block V-8 Could Come In Two Flavors, With a Powerful Base Engine

General Motors might have made a considerable investment in electrification, but the American automaker is still spending money to keep the V-8 engine alive. Earlier this year, GM announced it would spend $888 million to develop a sixth-generation V-8, and now a new report allegedly reveals the displacements.

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The V-8 Jeep Wrangler Is Back for 2026—And It's Way Cheaper

Earlier this year, Jeep reassured enthusiasts that the V-8-powered Wrangler wasn’t going to die. CEO Bob Broderdorf said that the 6.4-liter Hemi would "have a home" at the brand after 2025, and we now know what that looks like. Jeep is launching a limited-edition Wrangler Moab 392 for 2026, keeping…

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McLaren's First SUV Is Coming In 2028 With a Hybrid V-8: Report

McLaren has been teasing the idea of a performance SUV for several years, but now it may finally become a reality. According to a new report, the British supercar manufacturer’s first high-riding performance vehicle is set to debut in 2028, complete with a hybrid V-8 powertrain.

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US Luxury Automotive Market Set to Surpass $200 Billion by 2035, First Comprehensive Data-Backed BCG Study Finds

A new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that the U.S. luxury automotive market is on track for significant growth, with total value projected to reach $215 billion by 2035. The research highlights expanding opportunities for investors, automakers, and luxury lifestyle brands as demand accelerates across the high-end vehicle…

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A New Dodge Durango Is Coming in 2029. Here's Everything We Know

Nearly two decades will separate the launch of the third-generation Dodge Durango from the upcoming fourth-generation model. Dodge will replace the current Durango by the end of the decade with one that will ride on a Stellantis platform, which likely means we’ll see a series of new powertrain options, too.

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Peugeot Thinks a Rectangular Steering Wheel Makes Sense

Peugeot has a long history of breaking the mold in design, and its newest concept is a testament to the enduring French flair. The Polygon proves it’s still hip to be square in 2025, adopting an aggressively angular design that continues inside. Open the gullwing doors and you’ll see how…

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This New Volkswagen Doesn't Really Look Like a VW

The Volkswagen Group has been riding the gravy train in China for decades, but the days of dominance are over. The rise of domestic automakers with affordable, tech-laden cars is putting a serious dent in the balance sheets of legacy brands, forcing them to rethink their strategies.

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Hyundai Hypes New 'Mind-Blowing' Pickup Truck

Although Hyundai has been selling the Porter for nearly half a century in Korea, the brand isn’t widely known for pickups. That started to change in 2021 when the cabover truck was joined by the Santa Cruz, a compact unibody pickup. More workhorses are on the way, one engineered with…

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Audi RS3 GT Spied Testing as Five-Cylinder Hot Hatch Finale

Audi has recently reaffirmed its long-term commitment to combustion engines, extending beyond the previously announced 2032 cutoff date. However, not all ICEs will make it that far. We’ve already said goodbye to the A8 flagship’s W12 and the R8 supercar’s V-10, and now another signature engine is heading for retirement.…

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Ford Racing Teases a 'Production Road Car' for 2026. Could It Be a New GT?

Outside of a few special editions that have trickled out over the last few years—like the pricey Mk IV—the second-generation Ford GT effectively ended production in 2022. After six successful years, Ford retired its flagship two-door performance car, offering no sign that a successor was in the works.

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Porsche Has a Clever Plan to Make Its Hybrids Lighter and More Powerful

Axial flux motors are still a fledgling technology, but they’re quickly becoming the go-to choice for some high-performance hybrid systems. Thanks to their minimal weight, compact design, and impressive power outputs, companies like Ferrari and Lamborghini have already integrated them into some of their latest road cars.

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The Cheapest Jeep Now Costs Over $30,000

Jeep has undertaken an aggressive price-correction strategy going into next year. After MSRPs increased across the board during the Covid-19 pandemic amid declining sales, the company took measures to correct course. The automaker reduced the starting price on several models, even admitting it went too far in some cases. But…

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The New Mercedes GLB Has Three Screens, Seven Seats, and Plenty of Stars

Mercedes is in the midst of renewing its compact car lineup to fend off competition from BMW’s smallest models. While Munich hasn’t offered a seven-seater since discontinuing the 2 Series Gran Tourer a few years ago, Stuttgart still sees demand for a three-row vehicle in this class. Enter the second-generation…

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Paul Walker's Evo and Other Iconic Movie Cars Are Heading to Auction

Later this month, Bonhams will host an online auction featuring 50 original film and TV vehicles alongside 19 pieces of movie memorabilia—all offered at no reserve. The cars and memorabilia in question come from the Movie Cars Central Museum located just outside of Paris and operated by Franck Galiègue—so you…

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Mitsubishi Still Wants a New Evo: 'We Have a Dream'

The last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution left the US in 2016 with the discontinuation of the Evo X. Nearly a decade has passed since then, and Mitsubishi has remained silent about a potential successor—until now.

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RIP: These EVs Won't Make It to 2026

Whether it's subpar charging infrastructure, the federal government replacing incentives with tariffs, tighter budgets, or all of the above, demand for EVs is clearly slowing—and automakers are reacting in real time.

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