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'Original Transmission': Expert Comes Across a 2009 Toyota Tacoma. Then He's Shocked When He Checks the Mileage

Toyota trucks have long had a reputation for longevity, but even that doesn’t quite prepare you for seeing a Tacoma with more than 620,000 miles and its original transmission still kicking. That’s what one Rhode Island salesman stumbled across at his dealership, and the internet couldn’t look away.

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From Forza to GTA: The Best New Racing Games Coming Soon

When Gran Trak 10 debuted on the Atari console in 1974, it was revolutionary. For the first time ever, gamers could get behind the wheel of a virtual race car and test their skills on a track—albeit a very basic one.

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Dead: Audi A7 and S7

The Audi A7 and S7 are dead in America. The automaker is rejiggering its lineup, and it will not offer either model here for 2026 as it prepares the model’s indirect replacement.

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Car Companies Want One Thing From Your Tires—Drivers Want Another

A tire like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S is not a single entity. There’s the version that Michelin sells to you, and the many versions Michelin develops specifically for automakers. These are wildly different, and it’s because what automakers want and what individual buyers want are not the same.

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Young Woman Thinks the Lincoln Corsair Is Out of Her Price Range. Then She Visits the Dealership

Luxury brands often battle old reputations. For one young buyer, all it took was a dealership visit to turn Lincoln’s Corsair from “not my thing” to “can’t stop recommending.”

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Honda Is Hiding Two Coupes Under Cover. Are They Preludes?

In the age of TikTok and shrinking attention spans, traditional auto shows are starting to look like relics of the past. Most of the action now happens on social media, as old-school marketing methods are no longer as effective. Still, some classic car events have stood the test of time.…

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'I Had the Same Issues:' Woman Puts Her Chevy Malibu in Park. Then She Turns Off the Car and the Dash Reads 'Shift to Park'

You’ve parked your car. You’ve turned it off. However, the dash indicates that you haven’t. And until you convince it otherwise, you're stuck. That’s the maddening situation one Chevrolet Malibu driver experienced when her vehicle refused to acknowledge it was in park despite all evidence to the contrary.

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The New Tesla Model Y Performance Is Here. Can It Reverse Slumping Sales?

Tesla updated the Model Y earlier this year, but held back the hot Performance flavor. Now, the range-topping variant has officially arrived. Curiously, its debut takes place in Europe, where Elon Musk’s company has been on a downward spiral so far this year. According to sales data published by the…

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Nissan Drops From Top 10 In Global Auto Sales. Even Suzuki Is Better

Nissan’s recent struggles are no secret. The company is grappling with financial issues, cutting jobs at its factories, and facing class-action lawsuits over faulty engines. Unsurprisingly, its sales numbers reflect that.

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Ford Issues Four More Recalls Affecting 1.7 Million Cars

Ford's recall nightmare continues with four new ones from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This brings the automaker's total for the year to 108, by our count. The latest ones affect 1.17 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles across a wide range of years and models, dating back to…

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These Cars Actually Got Cheaper for 2026

Everywhere you look, prices are going up. Food, electronics, and subscription services are costlier than ever, and cars can't escape these broader economic trends.

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Lotus Is Slashing Jobs In the UK: 'A Punch in the Stomach'

Lotus’s rebirth under Geely ownership has been slow going. The Emira sports car showed plenty of promise, but was hampered by production delays and a price higher than initially promised. The Emeya and Eletre EVs haven’t proven hugely popular either, and being made in China, they are prohibitively expensive thanks…

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10 Quickest EVs of 2025 (So Far)

One of the biggest advantages of an electric performance car is the instant torque available from a standstill—regardless of battery size or the number of motors on each axle. EVs have essentially rewritten the rulebook on straight-line performance.

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Is It Legal To Install Custom Backup Beepers on Your Truck?

Kyle Miller, a mechanic who goes by @kylemiller2217 on TikTok, posted a video of a Toyota truck he worked on, and it might cause you to get your hearing checked.

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The Nissan GT-R's 'Godfather' Wants a Gas-Powered R36

Earlier this week, enthusiasts bid farewell to the mighty GT-R. After 18 years of production and about 48,000 cars built, the R35 is officially no more. Nissan’s CEO, Ivan Espinosa, promises that Godzilla will roar again someday, but one big question remains: will it still have a combustion engine? The…

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Skoda's Forgotten Pickup Truck Is Back—And It Looks Better Than Ever

Although not fully developed by the Volkswagen Group, the Felicia was the first Skoda to benefit from German engineering know-how. Launched in 1994 as a replacement for the Favorit, it remained on sale until the Fabia arrived at the turn of the century. During its six-year run, the subcompact hatchback…

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Detroit Man Says One Feature Makes '98 Suburbans Top '25 Yukons

A Michigan man has gone viral for sharing a unique feature in his 1998 Chevrolet Suburban that brings passengers closer together.

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Mercedes Boss Urges Europe to Drop the Gas Engine Ban

It’s only been a few weeks since the Mercedes CEO was brutally honest about his prediction for where Europe’s car industry is headed. Speaking with German business newspaper Handelsblatt, Ola Källenius said the EU needs a “reality check” to avoid “heading at full speed against a wall” and even "collapse."…

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Don't Worry, An Electric Ford Mustang Isn't Happening Anytime Soon

The automotive industry's transition to electric vehicles isn't going as planned. Adoption is slower than expected, and recent policy changes—in the US especially— could further hinder sales. That's why Ford has no plans to build an electric Mustang anytime soon.

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A New Hyundai Tucson Is Coming for 2027. Here's Everything We Know

The Hyundai Tucson turns 20 this year, believe it or not. With that, the brand's best-selling vehicle is set to undergo a major refresh. Even though it’s such an important model for Hyundai, it appears the automaker has no plans to play it safe with the next-generation revamp.

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Porsche Might Add a Controversial Feature To Its EVs: 'I Wanted to Hate It'

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?

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The New GT Hypercar Is a Highly Modified Porsche With Serious Horsepower

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…

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Man Saves Enough for 'the Perfect Truck.' Then He Reveals It

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.

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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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