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One reason many car enthusiasts despise electric vehicles is their lack of soul and personality. They can't benefit from the sound and feel of an engine and transmission, but automakers have introduced a tool that even Porsche is considering using—software that creates fake gear shifts. Is the end nigh?

Standing out in a crowded field of modified Porsche 911s is no easy task, but RML Group’s take on the iconic sports car is one of the most exciting we've seen recently. Originally unveiled in October as the P39 prototype, today marks our first official look at the new GT…

Forget bulletproof glass and 500-mile range. For this TikToker, the “perfect truck” doesn’t come from Silicon Valley hype. Instead, it comes from Subaru’s short-lived Baja, the half-car, half-truck oddball that somehow still has die-hard fans.

Ever since the Beetle was retired, the Golf has dominated Volkswagen’s sales charts. However, its top spot is now under threat from what is essentially its SUV counterpart, the T-Roc. More than two million units have been sold since the original model debuted in late 2017, and now the second…

We’ve all encountered a mysterious car noise that we can’t replicate when we get to the auto repair shop. One woman may have captured footage of an unexpected way a tech may figure out what’s wrong with a vehicle. It requires going above and beyond and possibly putting their health…

The Volkswagen Group appears to be saving the best for last. Its turbocharged five-cylinder engine is nearing retirement, but not before the 2.5 TFSI finds its way into a hardcore Golf. A new report from Autocar alleges that the Audi RS3’s inline-five will power a range-topping version of Wolfsburg’s hot…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles. The agency’s Office of Defects Investigation has received hundreds of reports of connecting rod bearing failures in the 3.5-liter V-6 engine, and this latest inquiry might uncover a new manufacturing defect.

Nissan’s VC-Turbo variable-compression engine is a fascinating bit of technology, but it’s proven problematic. The actual mechanism used to alter the compression ratio is a failure point, and Nissan recently had to issue a huge recall for various models equipped with these engines. Now, it’s got a class-action lawsuit to…

The Lamborghini Fenomeno debuted at the 2025 edition of Monterey Car Week. And the name "Fenomeno" couldn’t be more fitting; this latest creation from Sant'Agata Bolognese is truly phenomenal.

Following the 2015 debut of the 3.0 CSL Hommage R concept, BMW's kidney grilles have been steadily growing. Some of its smaller sedans still have fairly subdued kidneys, sure, but for the most part, BMW has embraced massive grilles, notably on vehicles like the iX, 4 Series, and 7 Series.…

The Yangwang U9 Track Edition is now the world’s fastest electric vehicle. BYD’s high-end sub-brand set a new world record for EVs with its 3,000-horsepower hypercar—and gas-powered competitors should take note.