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Lotus Will Use V6 And V8 Engines Developed By Renault And Geely

It’s been nine years since Chinese automotive giant Geely bought a controlling stake in Lotus. However, it wasn’t until recently that one of the models received a combustion engine developed by the sports car brand’s parent company. The awkwardly named For Me is essentially an Eletre SUV with a plug-in…

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Volkswagen Golf EV Won't Be Here Until 2030, At Least

It is time to add Volkswagen to the growing list of automakers delaying the launch of their electric vehicles. The company's CEO has confirmed that the electric Golf won’t arrive until around 2030 at the earliest, two years later than previously expected.

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Kia Is Ready To Build An Electric Successor To The Stinger. One Thing Is Holding It Back.

Kia's design boss says that the company hasn't ruled out building a spiritual successor to the beloved Stinger. There's just one tiny matter to address first.

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VW’s Hottest Electric GTI Will Have Fake Gears

The ID. Polo GTI Clubsport is set to feature Hyundai N-style simulated gearshifts, after VW said it wasn’t interested.

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Kia Wants A Sports Sedan For The 'Gamer Generation'

Even though Kia’s lineup has expanded in recent years with a myriad of models, a true Stinger successor is still nowhere to be seen. However, a sports sedan is in the works, minus the combustion engine. The company’s design boss has revealed that a production version of last year’s Vision…

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Red Bull's First Hypercar Is Getting Closer To Reality

Red Bull’s RB17 hypercar is one step closer to reality. The company has started the final assembly of the first unit, with deliveries expected to begin next spring.

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BMW Says The Electric M3 Will 'Stay True To BMW M DNA'

BMW M3 shoppers will soon have a choice: do you keep your combustion powertrain or embrace electrons? The next-generation M3 will arrive as both a full battery-electric super sedan and a gas-powered motoring icon. But don't worry, BMW swears it will keep its soul.

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The Next Mercedes SL Could Ditch Performance For Comfort

When the updated Mercedes-AMG SL arrives sometime next year, it could be a bit softer than the current car. The success of the Maybach SL allegedly has the automaker considering a slightly different path for the convertible, which shares its platform with the GT.

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Audi Considers 'Technological Possibilities' To Keep Five-Cylinder Alive In Europe

Audi’s five-cylinder engine is dead in Europe. Emissions regulations have made it difficult for the automaker to continue offering it on the continent, but it might have a future there.

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Kia Promises New Mid-Size Truck For US And Global 'Flagship' SUV

Kia has big plans for the rest of the decade. Today, the Korean automaker laid out its mid-to-long-term strategy through 2030, detailing several upcoming models, which include a mid-size body-on-frame pickup for the United States and a global "flagship" electric SUV. The automaker presented its global plan at its annual…

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McLaren Will Reveal Its Big Comeback Plan This Summer

The future of McLaren has been murky. After the automaker’s sale in 2024 and the appointment of a new CEO last year, few concrete details have emerged about the brand’s long-term direction. But that should change in the coming months.

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The Toyota Celica Sport Could Have AWD And A 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine

Toyota has been talking about bringing back the Celica for nearly four years. It has been dropping hints ever since, whether through its Grip anime series or by filing trademarks to protect its cherished nameplate. Some dealers have apparently already seen the car behind closed doors, but publicly, it remains…

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Jaguar's Design Boss Is Officially Leaving The Company

It looks like JLR’s long-time design boss, Gerry McGovern, is officially leaving the company. For real, this time. His departure from the automaker, scheduled for the end of March, follows a report late last year alleging he had been "escorted out of the office." JLR denied it at the time,…

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The Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Is Coming With 646 Horsepower: Report

"Uncompromising AMG." That’s how Mercedes described its new high-performance coupe when it released teaser images earlier this year. Few details were shared, except that the tail-happy prototype was based on the CLE and that the production model would be part of the ultra-exclusive “Mythos” series. While we wait for the…

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New Alpine A110 Staying Electric, But There's A Gas Backup Plan

One of Europe’s most beloved sports cars is going electric. Alpine is readying an all-new version of the A110, with two electric motors, two battery packs, and a lightweight driving feel. It’s destined to take on rivals like Audi and Porsche in the burgeoning EV sports car space.

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Land Rover's Baby Defender Is Still Happening And Will Be 'Well Advanced'

We haven’t heard much about Land Rover’s long-rumored “baby” Defender lately. The last major update was in 2024, when reports suggested the pint-sized off-roader was still in the works. Now, though, the project is picking up momentum—and the company is finally ready to share a few details.

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Porsche's New Flagship SUV Won't Be Electric, Will Have A V8

At one point, Porsche was all in on electrification, with ambitious plans for an EV-heavy lineup spanning sports cars, sedans, and SUVs. But as EV demand cools—especially in the US—the automaker appears to be pulling back.

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Mercedes-Benz's 'Baby' G-Class Won't Be EV Only

Mercedes-Benz is changing course. The automaker will no longer offer its upcoming "Baby" G-Class exclusively as a battery-electric vehicle. The new model will also allegedly feature a hybrid powertrain option.

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Mercedes Will Put A Combustion Engine In Its Baby G-Class: Report

The smaller Mercedes G-Class was originally planned as a pure EV, but a new report says hybrid power is on the menu, too.

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Apple's Former Design Chief: Huge Touchscreens Are 'The Wrong Technology'

Customers are getting fed up with touchscreens in their cars—and automakers are finally starting to take notice. After years of piling more and more functions into giant central displays, car companies are beginning to reverse course, reintroducing physical buttons and knobs in greater numbers than we’ve seen in years.

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Mercedes Has Plans For Another EV. This Time, With Over 1,000 HP

Mercedes-AMG remains committed to EVs and SUVs. That's no shock considering SUVs account for more than half of the automaker's global sales volume.

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The Weird Audi A2 Is Coming Back, But Not As You Know It

Audi is gearing up for a busy 2026, with multiple product launches locked in for the remainder of the year. While enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the new RS5, the SUV-loving crowd has its eyes on the next-generation Q7 and the first-ever Q9. At the other end of the lineup, Ingolstadt…

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Kia Wants To Make Its EVs Even Smaller And More Affordable

The Korean automaker is reportedly developing an EV1 to offer Picanto buyers an EV alternative and enter a segment that will soon become much more competitive.

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The BMW 4 Series Isn't Going Anywhere. And It Should Keep Its Gas Engine

For years, there’s been talk that the BMW 4 Series might be living on borrowed time. But based on new information, that doesn’t seem to be the case at all. While some competitors are scaling back their two-door offerings—or dropping them entirely—BMW is making it clear that the 4 Series…

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Trump Is Ready For Chinese EVs: 'Let China Come In'

Todays biggest EV news: Trump says 'let China in,' these three automakers are the most innovative EV companies and a look inside Ford's $20 billion writedown.

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