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The New Toyota Hilux Goes Electric—But It Keeps Diesel and Gas Engines

Trucks don’t follow the typical 6–7-year life cycle of cars and SUVs, as they tend to stick around longer. However, even by pickup standards, you could argue that the Hilux has overstayed its welcome. It’s been through several facelifts, but the fact remains that it’s largely the same vehicle launched…

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‘We Pride Ourselves on Honesty:’ Woman Gets Online Quote On Toyota Sienna. Then the Salesman ‘Lies’ To Her

Buying a car can be overwhelming and, if you’re not careful, it’s easy to get taken advantage of. Even after you’ve done the research, looked at online quotes and price comparisons, dealerships still find ways to make the process confusing.

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'Always Check': Philly Woman Brings Car In for Inspection. Then She Finds Out Used Dealer Sold Her Car With ‘Dummy Stickers’

A Philadelphia mechanic is going viral after warning car buyers about a hidden red flag to watch for when purchasing a used vehicle.

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'Car Could Have Caught on Fire:' Texas Man Gets Take 5 Oil Change. Then He Finds Something Unexpected Inside His Tire

A Texas man's routine oil change turned into a potential safety nightmare when he discovered something flammable lodged in his brake system after he says he visited a Take 5 Oil Change location.

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‘I Never Signed Off:’ Man Trades His Ford F-150 For an Audi. Then The Dealership Goes ‘Behind His Back’

It’s the kind of move that can tank a deal and leave a bad taste behind, a bad faith gesture that helps no one. And that’s exactly what one Oklahoma buyer says happened when he tried to trade his 2016 Ford F-150 King Ranch for something smaller.

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'This story is WILD!:' Salesman Says Car Dealers Use Tax Credits to 'Scam' Customers. How Does It Work?

A Utah-based EV dealer has exposed how some dealerships allegedly manipulate federal tax credit rules, drawing outrage from viewers, and revealing questionable practices in the used electric vehicle market.

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'Bro Is Letting Secrets Out': Expert Says the Best O'Reilly Parts Aren’t on Display. Then He Shows Where To Find Them

A car detailing expert has revealed what he says are some of the best products you can buy to clean and care for your vehicle—and the secret is that you can find them all in one place.

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The Subaru BRZ and WRX Just Aren't Selling

Dear enthusiasts, if you want to continue to have cool car options, then you need to buy those cars. While that sentence seems like a simple fix to a more complex problem, I completely understand that it’s difficult to purchase anything at the moment. Especially something as major as a…

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This Forgotten Alfa Romeo Coupe Was More Than Just a Design Exercise

We’re still rooting for Alfa Romeo to flourish and become a true rival to the German trifecta. The brand remains some distance from challenging BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi, partly because parent company Stellantis is taking its time with the next-generation Giulia and Stelvio. Much like Audi’s effort to recapture its…

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The Cadillac CT4 Is Dead. But More GM Sedans Could Be on the Way

Sedans remain a dying breed. Last month, General Motors announced that it would discontinue the current Cadillac CT4 entirely after the 2026 model year, while promising to replace the CT5 with a new sedan within the next few years. Now, a report alleges that GM is planning to offer another passenger car—but…

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'They Were Sitting There for 5 Minutes:' Austin Woman Narrowly Avoids T-Bone Crash. Then She Realizes It's a Setup

An Austin woman was driving home from work when a black car suddenly pulled directly into her path. The incident left her shaken and other drivers stunned by her evasive maneuver—but the real shock came when she learned this might be part of a growing trend targeting drivers across the country.

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Toyota Hints at New GR Model for America. Is It the Supercar?

About a year ago, Toyota subtly hinted at the return of the Celica and MR2 in an episode of its GRIP anime series. The sports cars appeared on a whiteboard labeled Celica Mk8 and MR2 Mk4, clearly referring to next-generation models. Also on the list was the GR GT3, a…

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Toyota Recalls Over 1 Million Cars for Backup Camera Issues

Toyota has issued a massive recall that affects more than one million vehicles. They may have a defect that prevents the rearview camera from displaying properly on the infotainment screen if the driver performs certain actions too soon after starting the vehicle.

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This Beautiful Honda S2000 Build Revs to a Ridiculous 10,000 RPM

It’s been 15 years since Honda S2000 production ended, and while the company ponders a potential successor, it’s still an important sports car. Bulletproof Automotive, a Los Angeles-based company that offers tuning products, race car builds, and more, has taken an S2000 and tuned it to the max.

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Buy a $30-Million Penthouse, Get a Bespoke Pagani Utopia

Update: The original version of this story stated that customers who purchased either of the two Miami penthouses received a Pagani Utopia for free. Instead, buyers of either penthouse will have the opportunity to purchase the Utopia Roadster Miami Edition. This story has been updated to reflect that.

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The 10 Longest-Lasting Car Brands You Can Buy From

Second only to buying a home, purchasing a vehicle is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make. While personal taste and style certainly influence the choice, reliability is often the deciding factor. Buyers want a car that will last.

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The Toyota GR Corolla Isn't Going Anywhere. But Its Three-Cylinder Might

We have a soft spot for the Toyota GR Corolla. Whether you choose the automatic or the manual model, you really can’t go wrong with the plucky little performance hatchback. Much of its charm comes from the turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine, which makes a healthy 300 horsepower. Unfortunately, that three-cylinder…

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The New Renault Twingo Is a Retro-Chic EV for the Masses

Renault is on a roll when it comes to attractive retro-modern designs. The 5 E-Tech Electric is an excellent throwback to the original model Americans know as the Le Car, while the 4 E-Tech Electric has superbly captured the spirit of the more utilitarian 4. For 2026, another fabled name…

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EV Makers: Stop Charging More Money for Less Range

Electric vehicles are radically different compared to combustion-powered ones. Yes, both types of cars transport people, but that's like comparing a wood-burning stove to an induction one. Or the telegraph to the smartphone.

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This One-Off Audi TT Is Not What It Seems

The late Ferdinand Piëch may have ruled with an iron fist, but he ensured things got done. During his tenure as CEO of the Volkswagen Group from 1993 to 2002, some of the company’s most ambitious engineering projects were approved, culminating in the development of the Bugatti Veyron. He left…

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Honda Is Developing a New V-6 for its Upcoming Hybrids

It feels like the era of downsizing engines and adding complex turbocharger systems might soon come to an end. Honda has announced that it's developing a new V-6 engine that will serve as an integral part of the automaker’s next-generation hybrid system, one that will power its future large hybrid…

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This Tiny Supercapacitor Could Be the Future of Hybrid Cars

Despite the seemingly never-ending stream of news decrying the reversal of electric vehicle progress, work continues on improving hybrid and EVs. Automakers and independent firms are always researching new ways to improve battery storage and efficiency. One potential method of making hybrids better involves the use of supercapacitors.

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Bentley Isn't Giving up on Gas Engines: 'We Want To Give Our Customers a Choice'

Bentley was once bullish on electrification, unveiling the EXP 100 concept in 2019 and pledging to go fully electric by the end of the decade. Recently, however, as global enthusiasm for EVs wanes, the brand has slowed its plans—now targeting 2035 and beyond. In fact, Bentley is even preparing to…

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Infiniti Is Building a New Manual Sports Sedan. Here's Everything We Know

Nissan is preparing a new generation of its Skyline sedan for markets abroad. Here in the US, we’ll get an Infiniti-badged version of the same four-door performance car instead. While Nissan undergoes a major restructuring, the company has recognized the need for new products, which include new models for the…

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The 2026 BMW M2 CS Is an Addictively Good Drift Machine: Review

With its ravenous inline-six engine, finely tuned chassis, and unmistakable compact, two-door attitude, the current G87-generation BMW M2 is still one of the best modern performance cars out there. It’s certainly one of our favorites.

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