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One of Volkswagen’s EVs Is Already Facing The Chopping Block

After a hesitant start, the Volkswagen Group’s EV onslaught is finally paying off. In the first half of the year, global EV sales for the entire automotive conglomerate rose 47 percent to about 465,000 units, giving the company an 11-percent share of the global market. However, it’s not all sunshine…

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The Dodge Durango Hellcat Refuses to Die

Dodge has been suggesting the eventual demise of the Durango SRT Hellcat since its original reveal in 2020. Back then, the company planned to make about 2,000 units before ending production. Demand for the supercharged V-8-powered SUV never settled, though, so the company tacked on another 1,000 units for customers.…

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The Bentley W-12 Is Dead—But Not Before One Last Hurrah

Bentley's iconic W-12 engine is heading to the big junkyard in the sky after more than 20 years in production and over 100,000 12-cylinder vehicles produced. But it's not going out on a whimper.

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America's Most Stolen Vehicle Is a Muscle-Car Favorite

If you own a Camaro built from 2022 to 2024, we suggest keeping a close eye on it. According to new data released on Thursday by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), sixth-generation Camaros from those model years are 13 times more likely to be stolen than the average…

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Bugatti's W-16 Might Not Be Dead After All

Bugatti's legendary W-16 engine has been in production since 2005, where it debuted in the Veyron 16.4. It's been a staple of the company's lineup since, powering every model from the brand in various forms.

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BMW's Electric M Cars Won't Have Silly Names: Report

BMW's Neue Klasse era officially kicks off next month with the debut of the iX3. Soon, every BMW will look like and have similar features to the automaker's bold new electric SUV— including performance cars. Thankfully, though, most of them should retain their iconic names.

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'Jeep Fans, Don't Worry:' The V-8 Wrangler Won't Die After All

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 has had a rollercoaster existence. Introduced in 2020 as the first V-8-powered Wrangler in 40 years, it was originally set to end production in 2024. Hell, Jeep even released a "Final Edition" trim to send off the much-loved off-roader.

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The 2025 Audi S5 Isn't Better Than Its Predecessor: Review

The last generation Audi A4 and A5 were underrated. They never seemed to win the comparison tests or the hearts and minds of enthusiasts at large, but they represented everything Audi did well—handsome design, superb build quality, excellent ergonomics, and strong driving dynamics to boot. The new S5 isn’t necessarily…

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These Are Bugatti's Best Special Edition Hypercars

The new Brouillard might be one of the most beautiful special edition Bugattis we've ever seen. At least, in this author's humble opinion. Based on the now-discontinued W-16 chassis, the one-of-one Bug has gorgeous lines, a beautiful interior, and a few fun features to boot. Peep the tiny horse sculpture…

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This Abandoned Alfa Romeo Dealer Hides a Treasure Trove of Iconic Cars

There are numerous abandoned dealerships around the world, and every now and then, we'll tell you about a specific find. They’ll have sheds crammed with models of all kinds, among which cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars are hidden. Or even more. But that’s not the case here.

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Lessons Learned: A 1,000-Mile EV Road Trip Across Italy in a Polestar 3

"It’s not quite like the Super Bowl," said one of the staff members of the 2025 Mille Miglia to my very American question of equivalences. "But it is one of the biggest events in Italy. You will see the crowds."

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Meet Bugatti's Beautiful New One-Of-One Hypercar: Brouillard

Update: This story has been updated with live photos and video from The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.

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Honda Explains Why 'Electric Cars Are Not the Goal'

As with many other car manufacturers, Honda has scaled back its EV ambitions. Last year, it allocated 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) for electrification, only to cut that by 30 percent a few months ago. The company had also aimed for purely electric cars to account for 30 percent of…

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GM and Hyundai Will Develop Trucks, Cars, and Vans Together

We certainly didn’t have a General Motors and Hyundai tie-up on our bingo cards last year when the two signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a potential collaboration. Then again, perhaps we shouldn’t have been surprised. After all, weirder things have happened. Remember DaimlerChrysler? And we don’t even have…

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Volkswagen Is Killing the Touareg After 24 Years

Volkswagen hasn't sold the Touareg in the United States since 2017. The automaker replaced it with the more mainstream and affordable Atlas, which remains VW's top SUV in America. The company has sold the Touareg elsewhere since then, but a new report alleges Volkswagen will discontinue production in 2026, 24…

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Cadillac Abandons All-EV Plan, Will Refresh XT5 Crossover

Cadillac is the brand that’s leading General Motors into its electrified era. It already sells several electric vehicles, but it’s not abandoning future buyers who might want a traditional gasoline engine. The automaker will refresh the XT5 for 2027, with plans to build it at General Motors' Spring Hill, Tennessee,…

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BMW Has Confirmed a New X7. Here's Everything We Know

The second-generation BMW X7 is officially on the way. Following rumors that the company was working on a new iteration of its beloved three-row SUV, the Bavarian automaker confirmed the new X7's arrival in the next few years, likely early in 2027 for the 2028 model year.

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Are You Good at Naming Things? Ford Is Hiring

Mustang, Bronco, Raptor, Explorer, Maverick. Ford has some great names in its portfolio, but it’s looking for more. If you’re good with names, inquire within. Ford is now hiring a “Nomenclature Strategist” who reports to the company’s Director of Global Nomenclature. Yes, this is a real thing.

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The Corvette ZR1X Is An Absolute Bargain

When Chevrolet debuted the C8 Corvette in 2020, the automaker loudly and proudly promoted its sub-$60,000 starting price. It was a genuinely impressive number at the time, given that most other mid-engined cars of the day neared six figures.

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The New Infiniti QX80 Is Already Getting More Expensive

Infiniti updated the QX50 for 2025, but the automaker is already making a few tweaks for the upcoming model year. It's replacing the QX80 Sensory trim with a new Sport grade that features unique styling bits. The QX80 is also more expensive across the board for 2026, partly due to…

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Mercedes CEO: 'We Eat, Sleep, and Drink Cars'

Mercedes is planning the "biggest product launch program in history,” with 18 cars set to debut next year and another 14 models in 2027. Most will be next-generation vehicles or facelifts of existing models, but a few all-new additions are also in the pipeline. All told, the Stuttgart-based luxury automaker…

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Alfa Romeo's Boss Is Optimistic: 'We Can Invent Everything We Want'

14. That’s how many brands are under the Stellantis corporate umbrella. Some are performing better than others. Alfa Romeo is somewhere in between. While it’s nowhere near the level of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Audi, sales are flourishing. In the first half of 2025, global deliveries rose by 20 percent. Junior,…

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Buick Continues to Cook In China With a New Retro-Futuristic Sedan Concept

Buick is largely forgotten in the US, but in China, it's a pretty big deal. If you need proof, just look at the company's latest concept car. The Buick Electra Orbit is a stunning new concept from GM's Chinese subsidiary that "marries the romance of the 1950s with futuristic technology…

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Nissan Wants to 'Enhance' Its Performance EVs. So It's Turning to an Unlikely Source

Nissan's future remains murky as the struggling Japanese automaker attempts to fix its financial outlook. That future could include new Nismo models designed with the help of Nissan's Formula E team.

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Porsche Will Teach You How to Drive in Its Most Hardcore 911

My driving-school car was, well, I don’t remember. I know it was some 1990s GM full-size sedan, maybe a Buick Park Avenue. The point is that it was forgettable. It was not a Porsche 911 GT3 RS with a Manthey Racing performance kit.

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