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The New Volkswagen T-Roc Is the Golf for the SUV Age

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…

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'I’m Gonna Show This to My Mechanic:' Customer Takes Car to the Shop. People Can’t Believe How the Tech Diagnoses the Issue

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…

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Volkswagen May Finally Give the Golf R a Bigger Engine

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…

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Millions of Hondas Under Federal Investigation for Faulty Engines

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.

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Nissan's Ongoing Engine Problems Have Forced Owners to Sue

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…

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Lamborghini Tells Us Exactly How the Fenomeno Came to Life

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.

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BMW Is Finally Shrinking Its Kidney Grilles—But Not On a Road Car

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.…

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This 3,000-HP Chinese Hypercar Is Now the World's Fastest EV

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.

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The New Volkswagen Tiguan Is a Huge Step In the Right Direction: Review

The Volkswagen Tiguan has always been one of the better compact SUVs in its class, but even after 18 years on the market, it’s never quite matched the dominance of rivals like those from Honda or Toyota. That could change with the all-new 2025 Tiguan, which makes massive strides to…

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10 Quickest Internal-Combustion Supercars of 2025 (So Far)

EVs rewrote the rulebook for vehicle performance with the advantage of instant torque, but there are still plenty of automakers out there making their internal-combustion cars quicker than ever.

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Woman Tries to Sell Her Maserati. Then She Sees How Much It's Depreciated

A woman tries to sell her Maserati, only to find out the harsh reality of depreciation with the brand.

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Mercedes Is Making a New V-8 That Could Be Even More Powerful Than the Last

Mercedes faced immense criticism when it abandoned the "M177" engine for the latest AMG C63. Despite rumors of an eight-cylinder return, the sports sedan is not reverting to V-8 power. However, a newly developed, large-displacement combustion engine is in the works for a late 2027 release. It’s a "next-generation, high-tech…

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'And Just Like That, You Committed a Federal Crime:' Mechanic Shows Just How Easy It Is to Change Car Mileage

Before you buy a used car, read this post. People really do have the technological capability—and the desire—to change the mileage on a well worn automobile.

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This Is The Last Nissan GT-R. But a New One Is Coming, Eventually

The inevitable has happened. Nissan is bidding a fond sayonara to the beloved GT-R. After 18 years of production, the R35 has reached the end of the assembly line. Around 48,000 units have been built since the first rolled off the Tochigi plant line back in 2007. The final example…

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Old VW Golf Meets Modern Crash Test: Proof of How Far Car Safety Has Come

Enthusiasts and journalists often complain about car bloat. Today’s vehicles are noticeably bigger and heavier than those from a few decades ago, with much of that added bulk dictated by safety regulations. Still, you’re far more likely to survive a head-on collision in a modern car than in an equivalent…

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Here's Your Chance To Buy an '80s Icon Owned By an F1 Legend

Here's your chance to buy one of the most beloved sports sedans of the 1980s, which was once owned by a Formula 1 icon. It's the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-1.6 that belonged to legendary driver Ayrton Senna, which is the star of an upcoming RM Sotheby's auction in London in…

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Mercedes Drove Its Electric Sedan 'Around the World' and Shattered 25 EV Records

Electric vehicles threaten the established order. In June, Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant long-known for its smartphones, set a Nürburgring track record for a production EV. Power is cheap, and as Mercedes-AMG prepares its new EV architecture, it put the platform through a grueling test—circumvent the Earth in eight days.

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Florida's 'Super Speeder' Law Is Only a Month Old—But Police Have Already Arrested Dozens

As of July 1, 2025, Florida's new “super speeder” law is officially in effect. What that means is that any driver caught going 50 miles per hour or more over the speed limit—or exceeding 100 miles per hour—faces a mandatory 30-day jail sentence and a $500 fine for a first…

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The Lucid Air Feels Like Nothing Else: Review

The Lucid Air doesn’t feel like anything else on the road. That’s both a good thing and a bad thing. On one hand, the Air is one of the best-driving, most efficient cars currently on the market, and that counts for a lot. But it’s also not without its quirks.

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An Affordable Lincoln EV Would 'Make Sense,' Says Jim Farley

It feels like Lincoln has been waiting, assessing the situation, and playing it safe. As other luxury brands made grand decisions to shift to battery-electric power, implementing bold and aggressive strategies to achieve those goals, Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley resisted similar pressure from his own team. He refused…

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The New Bentley Continental GT Supersports Will Be Ultra Light and Rear-Wheel Drive

Update: Bentley has released new teasers for the Continental GT Supersports with additional details. This story has been updated to reflect that.

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The New Audi Q3 Sportback Proves SUV Coupes Aren't Going Anywhere

Many thought SUVs beaten with the coupe stick would end up as nothing more than a fad. Yet the trend started by the original BMW X6 back in 2007 is still very much alive 18 years later.

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Ex-Ferrari Designer: Jaguar's New Car Looks 'Unfinished'

Frank Stephenson is a man who speaks his mind. Some of his opinions may be controversial, but he has every right to talk about car design. Having been involved in styling everything from the Ferrari F430 to the original BMW X5, the Moroccan automotive designer knows a thing or two…

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'Get Away From the Repo Man:' Doordash Driver Is About to Get Towed. Then He Pulls a Risky Maneuver

A DoorDash driver found himself in a race against a tow truck in a viral video that’s left viewers stunned.

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'Always Look Shiny On the Outside:' Auctions Offer Cheaper Vehicles. What Should You Know Before Buying One?

When rags pass for suspension bushings and gasket leaks get “fixed” with bathroom-grade silicone, it’s time to ask: What else is being hidden under that fresh wax job? Auction cars may look showroom-ready, but what you can’t see could wreck your wallet.

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