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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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Even Audi RS5 Owners Will Pay Extra For Infotainment Themes

You would think spending six figures on a car unlocks nearly every feature imaginable, but that’s not how today’s vehicles work. Automakers have no qualms about forcing you to pay for downloadable content and subscription fees in order to unlock your car’s full potential. That kind of profiteering includes Audi’s…

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The 2026 Mazda CX-5 Just Raised Its Own Bar: Review

The Mazda CX-5 has always been one of the best-handling vehicles in its segment, and the automaker’s focus on making a fun-to-drive family crossover resulted in a dedicated fan base. But for as fun as it was, the previous CX-5 had its shortcomings.

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The Jeep Cherokee Was Worthy Of A Comeback: Review

The Jeep Cherokee is back. After a years-long hiatus for Jeep’s mid-size crossover, it returns with all-new… everything. A new hybrid-only powertrain. A swanky new infotainment system. And a new, very ridgy interior space.

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Volkswagen Revisits The Golf GTI With Three Times More Cylinders Than Seats

Volkswagen’s 50th-anniversary celebrations for the Golf GTI are in full swing. To mark such an important milestone, the Germans have been dusting off concept cars that dared to stray from the usual GTI formula. The rear-wheel-drive W12 from 2007 was the wackiest of them all, while the roofless roadster from…

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The Mercedes 'Baby' G-Class Might Look Something Like This

A smaller take on an iconic SUV—that’s the general idea behind Mercedes-Benz’s upcoming "Baby" G-Class. This pint-sized off-roader will expand the German luxury automaker’s SUV lineup by one, offering a more compact yet still capable alternative to the legendary G-Class.

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The Tesla Cybertruck Just Got Way Cheaper—But It Won't Last

Tesla recently introduced a new, cheaper Cybertruck variant. With a starting price of $61,985 (all prices include the $1,995 destination fee), it's the cheapest Cybertruck to date and packs two electric motors with all-wheel drive. That said, the deal may not last.

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VW Resurrects The Twin-Turbo V6 Golf GTI Roadster That Never Was

Volkswagen is blowing out 50 candles on the GTI’s anniversary cake by revisiting some of the most striking cars to carry the Grand Tourer Injection banner. Although smaller models like the Polo supermini and the dinky Lupo or up! have received the hot hatch treatment, the three famous letters are…

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These Are The Most Dependable Car Brands Of 2026

JD Power’s latest Vehicle Dependability Study has recorded the highest number of overall problems per vehicle since 2022. Premium vehicles remain less dependable than mass-market ones, with the gap between the two growing in the 2026 study.

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Polestar Is Finally Giving People What They Want: Buttons

With new regulations taking effect overseas and customers still fed up with screens, automakers are finally starting to dial back the touchscreen overload. Even Polestar—a brand that launched with nearly every function baked into one massive display—will soon bring physical buttons to its cabins.

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This $350K Mustang Boss 429 Isn't Just Another Restomod—It's Better

Yes, I am fully aware that I recently wrote an entire article highlighting how "the rich" have ruined the classic car hobby. That's still true. But what's also true is that a properly done restomod can be an amazing machine.

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BMW 'Wouldn't Say No' To A High-Performance M Off-Roader

BMW might be getting serious about off-roading. The German automaker already offers a rugged version of the X5 and is developing its own rival to the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Now, a new report suggests the brand could be considering a high-performance off-roader wearing an M badge.

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Jeep Might Put A Hemi V8 Back In The Grand Cherokee

Under Stellantis’ stewardship, the American brands of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have suffered. The automakers' intended shift toward battery-electric vehicles and new combustion powertrains did not resonate with a customer base built on V8 engines. Ram has already corrected much of that, though, with the reintroduction of the Hemi in the…

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Car Ownership Is Up For Debate In Congress. Here's What's At Stake

In November 2024, I wrote a story about imported Kei trucks and the state-level restrictions being placed on them across the country. In Texas, the Department of Motor Vehicles simply changed its policy, preventing owners from registering with the state, even though the vehicles were 25 years old or older,…

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2026 Ram 1500 Rebel X Goes Full Combat Mode In Military Green

When the 1500 Rebel turned 10 years old, Ram celebrated the milestone with the off-road-focused Rebel X. It debuted for the 2025 model year with a long list of standard goodies, plus a dedicated Rough Road Cruise Control system. It’s back for 2026 after being a “customer favorite last year,”…

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Volkswagen Group Eyes 'Massive' Cost Cuts: Report

Here we go again. The Volkswagen Group may have already implemented a cost-cutting strategy, but it’s apparently not enough. Despite saving an unspecified amount in the double-digit billion-euro range, according to a company spokesperson, it now needs to trim even more. A new report from Germany claims the automotive conglomerate…

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This Volvo P1800 Restomod Is Just Perfect

Autoforma, a Dutch restomod design company, has introduced a stunning take on the P1800ES shooting brake from the early 1970s. The company is offering the car in three trims, starting with the Forward Fashionista—the most extreme variant.

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We Visited The Shop That Invented Insane Off-Road Restomods

If you’re a fan of vintage Ford Broncos or FJ40 Toyota Land Cruisers, you’ve probably heard of Icon 4x4. Jonathan Ward, founder of Icon, and his team practically invented the elevated off-road vintage truck restomod—and they’re still going strong today.

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Mazda Explains Why The CX-5 Ditches The Controller Knob For A Touchscreen

Mazda has a new infotainment system that ditches the commander knob it launched over a decade ago for a massive touchscreen instead. At the time, Mazda Connect was the company’s approach to controlling the infotainment screen in a way that "was developed to be a less distracting and more intuitive…

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China Is Banning The 'Yoke' Steering Wheel

The yoke-style steering wheel was the hot new thing just a few years ago. Tesla pioneered the idea, with its dramatic chopped tiller debuting in the refreshed Model S and Model X in 2021. Since then, we’ve seen automakers like Lexus follow suit in the US.

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Subaru Is Asking Customers If They Want A Manual SUV

Even with so many manuals disappearing over the past few years, some companies endeavour to keep the manual transmission alive. Subaru is one of them. The company still offers manual options on its BRZ and WRX, and now it may be gauging interest for an entirely different manual-transmission vehicle.

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BFGoodrich's Iconic Off-Road Tire Is 50 Years Old. That's A Big Deal

BFGoodrich has been cranking out all-terrain tires for decades. The legend of off-road racing has supported countless teams on their quest for Baja glory. Now, in 2026, BFG looks back as its Radial All-Terrain T/A tire turns 50 years old.

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Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda's Dream Lineup? All Hot Hatchbacks

Higher-ups in the automotive industry are typically cooped up in an office all day, but Akio Toyoda is not one of them. Under the “Morizo” pseudonym, the company’s chairman has been racing cars as a second gig since the 2007 Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race for Toyota’s Gazoo Racing team. Even…

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It's Not Just Auto Stop/Start. The EPA Wants To Gut Emissions Regulations

Update: This story has been updated with specific details related to criteria pollutants and air toxics, as outlined by the EPA.

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End Of An Era: A Major Performance Brake Maker Shuts Down After 27 Years

It’s the end of an era for a major enthusiast brand: StopTech will cease operations after 27 years in the business of making high-performance brakes, alongside OEM replacement brands Raybestos and Centric. This marks a major shift in the aftermarket brake business, with StopTech representing a major share in the…

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