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Depending on who you ask, the first traditional seatbelt debuted as a concept 70 years ago—happy birthday, king. Even though there’s a bit of controversy over when the first official seatbelt was patented (inventors Roger Griswold and Hugh de Haven applied for a patent in 1955), Volvo’s two-point, cross-chest diagonal…

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BMW 3 Series Goes Electric: The i3 Returns March 18

Update: BMW has released images of camouflaged prototypes undergoing final testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. The disguised i3 50 xDrive sedan uses the same dual-motor setup as the iX3 50 xDrive Neue SUV, with an identical combined output of 463 horsepower and 476 pound-feet (645 Newton-meters) of torque.

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Gordon Murray's $3-Million Track Monster Is Nearly Here

Would you believe that Gordon Murray’s T.50 supercar is already six years old? It seemed like just yesterday that the former McLaren F1 designer debuted his radical, fan-powered coupe. Since its debut in 2020, all 100 road-going examples of the T.50 sold out quickly. But don’t worry, an even more…

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Dodge Charger Hellcat Could Return For 2028: Report

Since the death of the previous generation, Dodge devotees have demanded a V8 version of the Charger. Thankfully, it could be on its way as early as next year.

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Ford's New Supercharger Kit Turns Your Mustang Into A Supercar

Ford Racing Parts has a new supercharger kit available for the 5.0-liter V8 engine in the F-150 and Mustang. Ford developed the kit in partnership with Whipple Superchargers and comes with a factory-backed warranty.

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Volkswagen’s Giant SUV For China Is A Rolling Screen Fest

With the upcoming ID.2 Polo, Volkswagen is pledging to bring back buttons, but physical controls won’t return everywhere. Ralf Brandstätter, the firm’s boss in China, said last year that while Europeans are longing for the days of analog switchgear, Chinese buyers prefer something entirely different: “AI-first, connected vehicles, with seamless…

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BMW Made The M2 Faster Without Touching The Engine

While we wait for the M2 xDrive to go official, BMW is elevating its baby M car in another way. The M Performance Track Kit makes the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe faster without touching its inline-six engine. Although the twin-turbo, 3.0-liter remains unchanged, there are plenty of modifications designed to shave…

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Hell Yeah: GTA Online Has A Kei Truck Now

The latest Grand Theft Auto Online update adds a Kei truck to the game’s vast catalog of vehicles. It is part of Rockstar’s Drift Event that launched earlier this week.

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This Shop Unlocked 1,200 Horsepower From The C8 Corvette ZR1

HP Tuners has unlocked the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s engine control module (ECM). Despite General Motors attempting to prevent tuning with new cybersecurity measures, the aftermarket company has launched an upgrade for the model that can deliver nearly 1,200 horsepower at the rear wheels.

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Ford Issues Massive Recall For Nearly 4.4 Million Trucks

Update: The original version of this story stated that over-the-air updates would be deployed in May. Ford confirmed that those OTA updates will actually begin on March 17. The story has been updated.

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Here's What The 2027 Kia Telluride Will Cost You

The redesigned Kia Telluride SUV debuted late last year with two new powertrain options. The automaker replaced the 3.8-liter V6 with a pair of turbocharged four-cylinder engines, one of which is a hybrid. The hybrid is a first for the three-row model—and Kia just released its pricing.

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The Subaru Uncharted Is Basically An Electric Crosstrek: Review

The badge on the nose might have the signature Pleides Cluster on display, but the design and interior of the new Subaru Uncharted feel very much like a Toyota product. That’s not a huge surprise considering the Uncharted is a lightly reskinned Toyota CH-R.

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Audi Defends The New RS5's Weight Gain, Calls It 'Light On Its Feet'

They say weight is the enemy of performance, but the company with the Four Rings is confident it has found a way to offset the massive heft brought by the new RS5’s plug-in hybrid system. In an official post on LinkedIn, Audi Sport’s Managing Director pledged the new fast wagon…

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One In Five New Cars Sold In Europe Last Month Didn't Have An Engine

The European Union is backing away from a ban on combustion engines, but that doesn’t mean the electric surge is slowing down. Although automakers will still be allowed to sell ICE-powered vehicles after 2035, they might not have to, assuming EV adoption continues at the same pace. In January, one…

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2027 Chrysler Pacifica Shows Off Its New Face

We’ve been hearing whispers that Chrysler had an updated Pacifica on the horizon—well, here it is. The company posted official photos of the facelifted minivan to its Facebook page, showing the sharply updated front end, and not much else.

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The BMW i8 Is Finally Getting The Engine Swap It Deserves

The BMW i8 looked like a supercar, but it never really had the performance cred to back up those looks. It had a turbocharged 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid powertrain that made a combined 360 horsepower in its final model year. Now, YouTuber Trevor Elam is fixing BMW’s biggest mistake by swapping…

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Why Jeep's New Hurricane Four Turbo Engine Is Actually Insane

You know, with EVs and hybrids being such a thing right now, it’s rare to come across a genuinely cool new internal combustion engine that isn’t made for something preposterously inaccessible, like Bugatti's naturally aspirated V16 or Lamborghini's 10,000 rpm V8. But there might be a new contender for most…

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New Audi RS6 Spied With Plug-In Hybrid Power

Hot on the heels of the new RS5 Avant’s reveal, Audi has been spotted putting the finishing touches on its bigger brother. The RS6 wagon looks nearly ready to shed its disguise and reveal those bulging wheel arches, complete with front-fender vents inherited from the previous-generation RS6 GT. At the…

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Meet The Diesel Plug-In Hybrid Pickup America Won't Get

Chery Automotive has introduced a new truck concept for the Australian market. It's codenamed the KP31, and it features a unique powertrain under the hood: a plug-in hybrid diesel. It goes on sale later this year in Australia.

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Polestar Sets Its Sights On BMW M And Mercedes-AMG

Four new models in just three years, with one clear goal: to challenge the German high-performance elite. That’s the roadmap laid out by Polestar, as it prepares for a major lineup transformation over the next few years.

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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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