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BMW Killed The 6 Series Years Ago. But It Still Sold Two Cars In 2025

Every now and then, BMW likes to experiment with niche models, some stranger than others. The 6 Series Gran Turismo and the 5 Series–badged model before it were among the oddest, conceived as large hatchbacks for buyers with very specific tastes. These GTs were positioned as alternatives to the 5…

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Volvo EX60: First Official Look Inside

Update: Volvo has shared fresh teaser images of the EX60, offering a first look at the cabin, where a large, tablet-style touchscreen takes center stage. There’s a physical volume control, but little else in the way of conventional switchgear.

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The Cheapest Mercedes Will No Longer Be Made In Germany

It was less than a year ago that Mercedes announced the A-Class would be discontinued as part of a decision to scale back its compact-car lineup. However, the company’s entry-level vehicle is getting a new lease on life, with production extended until 2028. It won’t carry the “Made in Germany”…

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Caterham's New Sports Car Is Coming To The US: 'We're Going To Take America Very Seriously'

Despite seeming like a shrinking segment, US sports car buyers could soon have a new, exciting option. Caterham plans to bring its upcoming Project V to the North American market.

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2026 Rezvani Tank Revealed: Now Packing 1,000 Horsepower

Rezvani has redesigned its popular Tank SUV for 2026. The new-and-improved Tank has an all-new exterior design that’s sharper and somehow even more aggressive than before. We didn't think it was possible.

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The BMW X4 Could Return As An EV. Here's Everything We Know

With the current BMW X4 nearing the end of its production run, BMW is looking set to fill the gap in its coupe-SUV lineup with a fully electric replacement. That said, this new model likely won’t arrive as a direct one-for-one successor.

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Do Americans Even Want Chinese Cars?

The prospect of buying a new car is more out of reach than ever for many Americans. Average new-car transaction prices still hover around $50,000, while most of the country’s cheapest vehicles have disappeared over the past decade. Heading into 2026, there may not be a single new car sold…

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This Toyota GR86 Got An AE86 Makeover—Pop-Up Headlights And All

The Toyota AE86 Corolla is a legend for a reason. The rear-wheel-drive sports car from the mid-1980s became an icon thanks to the Japanese television show Initial D. Now, a Japanese tuner has put the AE86’s front end on a new GR86, including pop-up headlights and all. It looks killer.

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The Honda Civic Type R Nearly Costs $50,000 Now

The 2026 Honda Civic Type R will start at $48,090, including the $1,195 destination charge. That’s $1,000 more expensive than the 2025 model.

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Ford's New 'High-Performance Sports Car' Debuts On January 15

Ford has big plans surrounding this year's Detroit Auto Show. The company’s racing division recently released a teaser video previewing a "high-performance sports car," along with several announcements leading up to the kickoff of this year’s racing season. So mark your calendar: it all takes place on January 15.

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Toyota Officially Spins Off Gazoo Racing As A Standalone Performance Brand

Toyota’s already large corporate umbrella is expanding to make room for a fifth brand. Just months after Century was spun off as a standalone marque, Gazoo Racing is also becoming a distinct entity. The world’s largest carmaker has long hinted at a clearer separation between Toyota and GR models, and…

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Porsche: 'We Were Wrong' About Axing An Important Gas Model

As of January 1, Oliver Blume is no longer Porsche’s CEO. The 57-year-old executive oversaw the Zuffenhausen brand for a decade before stepping aside to make way for former McLaren CEO Michael Leiters. Blume, who remains Volkswagen Group CEO, candidly admitted in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung that discontinuing…

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Mazda Miata Sales Are Still Strong A Decade After Launch

Usually, when a car approaches the end of its life cycle, its popularity begins to wane. However, sales figures show that the beloved Miata doesn’t follow that trend. It’s easy to see why, since the MX-5 doesn’t have a direct rival, although some buyers do cross-shop it with the Subaru…

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The Top Five Fast & Furious Physics-Defying Scenes: Video

The insanity started with a relatively simple film. An undercover LA police officer, working with the FBI, infiltrates a gang of street racers to figure out how and why electronic goods are being stolen. The Fast and the Furious kicked off a franchise that followed a familiar path, until everything roars well past…

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This Map Details Every Crash On Angeles Crest Highway

Angeles Crest often makes headlines. Whether it’s idiots flying off cliffs, rogue influencers driving recklessly for internet clout, or horrifying crashes, it is an unfortunate hotspot for well-publicized incidents. As a local, I’ve always wondered: Just how bad is the situation on Crest? Well, someone made a map of nearly…

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The Ford Mustang Is Still America's Best-Selling Sports Car

Sports cars have never been big sellers. They serve a niche segment of the market willing to live with certain compromises in order to enjoy a specific driving experience. Still, fewer customers than are making that choice as sports car sales largely cratered last year—even as some models saw increases.

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Ford is Bringing F1 To Detroit. Here's Why That Matters

Formula 1 has long been a European affair. Cars were revealed under rain clouds hanging over Silverstone or on Italy's famous Fiorano asphalt. But on 15 January, the F1 world will look to the birthplace of the muscle car, Detroit, for Red Bull's unveiling of its 2026 challenger.

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Most Cars Will Still Have Gas Engines By 2035: Bosch

Gas-powered cars aren’t going anywhere—but they won’t be alone in propelling tomorrow’s vehicles. Bosch believes that 70 percent of cars in North America through 2035 will still come with internal combustion engines, but they might be used in hybrids or as range extenders.

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One Major Chinese Automaker Is Seriously Considering The US

Geely Holding Group could start building and selling vehicles from brands like Zeekr and Lynk Co. in the United States by the end of the decade. If all goes to plan, the Chinese auto conglomerate that owns Lotus, Polestar, and Volvo could use the latter's South Carolina factory to get…

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This Microcar Set The Slowest Nürburgring Lap Time Ever

Automakers love to brag about how fast their cars can lap the dreaded Nürburgring. But what about how slow they can go around the famed circuit? That’s exactly what French automaker Ligier wanted to find out.

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Ram's Excellent 10-Year Warranty Isn't Going Anywhere

Great news: Ram just extended its 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty for the 2026 model year. The automaker had planned to discontinue offering it on January 2, but it's keeping the warranty around for at least another year.

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The Toyota Corolla And Camry Are Still Selling Great In SUV-Crazy America

Toyota had a strong 2025 in North America, with demand climbing 8.1 percent to 2,147,811 vehicles. While SUVs and trucks predictably carried much of the load, pun intended, demand for regular cars remains healthy. Even though the Corolla is aging, its popularity persists. The larger Camry continues to hold down…

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Dodge Sales Fell Hard In 2025, But Alfa Romeo Was Even Worse

Given everything that has gone on at Stellantis over the past year, 2025 could have been far worse. Full sales results for the company’s U.S. operations are out, and the automotive conglomerate ended the year down just three percent overall. Deliveries slipped to 1,260,344 units, weighed down primarily by Alfa…

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Sony And Honda Are Making An SUV

The first concept vehicle to break cover in 2026 comes from a brand you might not even know existed. Afeela is the product of Sony Honda Mobility, a joint venture between the two Japanese giants formed to build electric vehicles. Although the EV market is cooling in the United States,…

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The Toyota Tacoma Just Had Its Best Year Ever

The Toyota Tacoma remains one of the most popular pickup trucks in America, posting huge sales figures year after year. This past year was no exception. The mid-size pickup just wrapped up its best 12 months ever, more than 30 years after debuting in the US.

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