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How will the new Defender fare against Dakar's fastest cars?

Land Rover's Defender makes its debut on Saturday in the Stock class of the Dakar Rally, but how does the speed of the D7X-R compare to the cars in the T1+ Ultimate class? Team principal Ian James shares his views

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Bugatti's Next One-Off Hypercar May Honor the Veyron

It’s been 20 years since Bugatti began building new cars, launching the 1,000-horsepower Veyron 16.4 in 2005. Capable of reaching 253 miles per hour with its quad-turbocharged 8.0-liter W-16 engine, the Veyron redefined what was possible in a production vehicle. Now a special one-off from Bugatti will allegedly honor the…

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Alpina Is Now BMW Alpina. Here's What That Means

As of January 1, 2026, Alpina is officially part of the BMW Group. With the acquisition announced back in 2022 now complete, BMW has given its newly absorbed luxury marque a unique name: BMW Alpina.

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Is Mitsubishi Teasing a New Montero?

There’s plenty of evidence that Mitsubishi is preparing to launch a new SUV. In October, the automaker unveiled the Elevance Concept, which we suspected previews a new Pajero that ended production in 2021. Spy photographers captured a boxy prototype in July, and this week, an official video shows a brief…

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Why keyless cars are easy pickings – and how to keep yours safe

Using inexpensive devices, thieves can unlock and start vehicles in seconds

The Independent UK

Another Special Ferrari Might Be On the Way

Ferrari will launch 20 cars between now and 2030. That means we’ll see four new models a year on average for the next five years, and a new trademark filing might provide a hint of what’s to come. The automaker has filed for the Ferrari HC25 name with the World…

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The Concept Cars That Defined 2025

Concept cars have graced auto show floors since the late 1930s, showcasing designs and technologies that could one day make it to production. That idea is still true today. But over the past 85 years, concept cars have evolved into sleeker, sharper, and more futuristic machines.

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These are leading contenders for the 2026 Dakar Rally

The 48th edition of the world's biggest cross-country rally is nearly upon us. Here’s a look at the main contenders for victory in Dakar

Motorsport

The leading contenders for the 2026 Dakar Rally

The 48th edition of the world's biggest cross-country rally is nearly upon us. Here’s a look at the main contenders for victory in Dakar

Autosport

Porsche to recall more than 170,000 vehicles over rearview camera problem

Customers are set to be contacted by Porsche if their vehicle needs to be recalled after the traffic authority found rearview cameras may not display images

The Independent UK

I’ve been using the Leica M EV1 for a week: here are my first impressions after photographing a Christmas party

The M EV1 is Leica's latest rangefinder-style digital camera, and having used it for a week, I love it... but I have some questions about it too.

Tom’s Guide

Polestar 2 now offers a Bowers & Wilkins sound system option – this is how it sounds

While this B&W sound system is not as extensive as those on the Polestar 3 and Volvo EX90, it’s still impressive

Honda's New Hybrids Will Sound Better Because Americans Like Loud Cars

Hybrids aren’t known for sounding the best, often prioritizing everyday usability over auditory pleasure. But Americans are built different; we want our hybrids to sound good. Honda, which has been producing hybrids since 1999, is developing its next-generation hybrid system that’ll hit our streets with a specific exhaust tune.

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This Tesla-Crushing EV Was The Best Car I Drove In 2025. Here's Why

This Ferrari-looking crossover is beating the Model Y in China for a reason. Not many cars can compare.

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Dead: Karma Revero

Last week, Karma Automotive announced it had built the final production Revero. The car has had a complicated history, starting life as the Fisker Karma over a decade ago. Fisker went bankrupt in 2013, and the company that emerged from the sale of the assets revamped the Karma as the…

RideApart

This Retro-Looking Cruiser Is Packing a V4 Engine, Not a V-Twin Like We Would've Guessed

The Benda Dark Flag 950 blends old-school cruiser looks with the smooth punch of a modern V4 engine.

InsideEVs

The Karma Revero Is Dead

The Revero was born from the Fisker Karma. Now, that legacy will be carried on by the Gyesera.

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A Honda Prelude Type R Isn't Happening: 'No Plans at the Moment'

Despite rumors to the contrary, Honda has no current plans to deliver a Type S or Type R variant of the new Prelude. I wouldn’t necessarily call this shocking news, but I don’t think it’s reason to believe more sporting versions of the Prelude aren’t still to come.

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A Century Later, This Historic Italian Automaker Is Back

In 2026, the name Itala will make its return to European roads. The DR Automobiles Group recently announced that it had acquired the historic Italian brand, which wrote some of the most important chapters in the country’s automotive history more than a century ago.

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This Lifted Toyota GR86 Was Made To Rally. And You Can Actually Buy One

Sports cars aren’t supposed to go off-road. At least, not on purpose. But companies like Lamborghini and Porsche flipped the script with their lifted, ruggedized supercars in the Huracan Sterrato and the 911 Dakar. Real ones will also remember the Aixam Mega Track.

InsideEVs

This 1962 Mercury Comet EV Was Born From A Wrecked Nissan Leaf

The goal was to turn a dead classic wagon into a running EV for less than $6,000, using Nissan Leaf parts. And it worked.

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Listen To Subaru's New STI Model Rev Its Boxer Engine

Update: This story has been updated with a new teaser video in which you can hear the sound of Subaru's new STI model.

Autosport

Why replacing Mercedes’ hugely successful GT3 car is such a challenge

A new Mercedes GT3 is in development, but replacing one of the most successful GT cars ever built is anything but straightforward

Motor1

This Hemi V-8-Powered Jeep Renegade Is an Excellent Use of Free Will

The Jeep Renegade never exactly had a glowing reputation. It was the cheapest and least capable SUV in Jeep’s lineup, so much so that it didn’t even make it past the 2023 model year due to weak demand. Performance was never part of the plan either—but one owner clearly didn’t…

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Trump's Kei Car Solution Only Creates More Expensive Problems

Cheap, affordable cars have all but disappeared from showrooms, replaced by high-priced crossovers and SUVs that many Americans can’t really afford. That’s a problem in 99 percent of the country where a vehicle is required for daily life. If you have a job, go to school, or want to buy…

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