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The New Toyota Hilux Goes Electric—But It Keeps Diesel and Gas Engines

Trucks don’t follow the typical 6–7-year life cycle of cars and SUVs, as they tend to stick around longer. However, even by pickup standards, you could argue that the Hilux has overstayed its welcome. It’s been through several facelifts, but the fact remains that it’s largely the same vehicle launched…

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'Always Check': Philly Woman Brings Car In for Inspection. Then She Finds Out Used Dealer Sold Her Car With ‘Dummy Stickers’

A Philadelphia mechanic is going viral after warning car buyers about a hidden red flag to watch for when purchasing a used vehicle.

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‘I Never Signed Off:’ Man Trades His Ford F-150 For an Audi. Then The Dealership Goes ‘Behind His Back’

It’s the kind of move that can tank a deal and leave a bad taste behind, a bad faith gesture that helps no one. And that’s exactly what one Oklahoma buyer says happened when he tried to trade his 2016 Ford F-150 King Ranch for something smaller.

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The Toyota GR Corolla Isn't Going Anywhere. But Its Three-Cylinder Might

We have a soft spot for the Toyota GR Corolla. Whether you choose the automatic or the manual model, you really can’t go wrong with the plucky little performance hatchback. Much of its charm comes from the turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine, which makes a healthy 300 horsepower. Unfortunately, that three-cylinder…

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This One-Off Audi TT Is Not What It Seems

The late Ferdinand Piëch may have ruled with an iron fist, but he ensured things got done. During his tenure as CEO of the Volkswagen Group from 1993 to 2002, some of the company’s most ambitious engineering projects were approved, culminating in the development of the Bugatti Veyron. He left…

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Bentley Isn't Giving up on Gas Engines: 'We Want To Give Our Customers a Choice'

Bentley was once bullish on electrification, unveiling the EXP 100 concept in 2019 and pledging to go fully electric by the end of the decade. Recently, however, as global enthusiasm for EVs wanes, the brand has slowed its plans—now targeting 2035 and beyond. In fact, Bentley is even preparing to…

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Toyota's New V-8 Might Not Be Just for Supercars

We’ve been talking about Toyota’s new V-8 for a while, but only in the context of supercars. However, it appears the large-displacement engine could have a broader range of applications beyond high-performance vehicles. The company’s head of powertrains admitted in an interview with Australian media that it’s technically possible to…

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The Ringbrothers 'Kingpin' Mustang Is an 800-Horsepower Piece of Art

SEMA week is here. Some of the greatest (and some of the jankiest) builds in the automotive universe all gather in Las Vegas for one big aftermarket showdown. The cast of usual suspects are all on the show floor, with the Ringbrothers being one of the most prolific builders in…

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Porsche Patented a Way to Make Tunnel Rips Even Better

An excellent exhaust note remains a great joy. The right aural blast can take an okay drive and turn it into something that sticks in your mind. You know the drill when you're approaching one; roll the windows down, drop a gear, and scream towards the light on the car…

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Here's How Mazda Plans to Use Its New Logo

At the 2025 Japan Mobility Show this week, Mazda finally made its new logo official. It’s been a long time coming, considering the trademark filing first surfaced over a year ago. As initially believed, this is indeed a subtle evolution of the symbol introduced in 1997. We’ve actually seen it…

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Nissan Confirms a New Skyline 'Somewhere Between' the Z and GT-R

After years of rumors and speculation, Nissan is officially bringing back the Skyline. Earlier this year, reports suggested the iconic nameplate would return—even though it never truly disappeared in Japan—as a rear-wheel-drive performance sedan, possibly with a manual transmission. Now, new details reveal exactly where the upcoming Skyline will fit…

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These Are the Fastest (And Slowest) Drive Thrus in America

If you’re a fast-food aficionado like I am, you know that some drive-thru windows can take a bit longer than others. On rare occasions, you’ll often have to wait as long as 10 or 15 minutes just to get your hands on that chicken sandwich or cheeseburger. Thankfully, not all…

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'Zero Fatalities, Zero Accidents:' Toyota Wants Software To Make Cars Safer. But It's Not There Yet

The era of software-defined vehicles is upon us. Executives for companies like BMW and Rivian have spoken at great length about the importance of software and how it will help shape the next generation of cars, trucks, and SUVs.

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This Off-Road Nissan Armada Has a Ton of Awesome 'Prototype Nismo' Parts

The new Nissan Armada is a vast improvement over the previous generation. It’s better in every way and could be the foundation for a stellar off-road vehicle. Nissan is teasing that possibility with the Dune Patrol concept, which features an assortment of off-road prototype parts.

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These Are the New Cars Buyers Can't Wait To Get Rid Of

Buying a new car should be a long-term commitment. They’re expensive, and depreciation kills the car’s resale value as soon as you drive it off the lot—money you’ll never recover.

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Ram's New V-8 Street Truck Concept Is for the Dudes

Ram performed a course correction earlier this year by reviving the Hemi-powered 1500 pickup. It reintroduced the 5.7-liter V-8 to the model for 2026, and the truck brand is highlighting its return with a wicked-looking SEMA concept. It’s called "The Dude," and it takes inspiration from the Dude sport trim package Dodge offered…

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The Dodge Charger Sixpack Gets Its First Mopar Makeover

We get it—the electric Dodge Charger isn’t exactly the successor fans hoped for when Dodge announced a new version of its beloved muscle car. Fortunately, the company still offers the Charger Sixpack, powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine that's actually quite good.

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Subaru's New STI Concept Looks Ready for Production

Subaru hasn't built a proper STI model in the US in years—not since the previous WRX STI bowed out in 2021. While the company has previously said that a new gas-powered STI isn’t in the cards, its latest concept has us thinking otherwise. This car looks shockingly close to production.

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Mazda's New 'Coupe' Concept Has a Plug-In Hybrid Rotary Engine. And It Looks Gorgeous

Mazda revealed two concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 that offer a peek at the brand’s potential future styling and the technology that may lie beneath. Mazda President and CEO Masahiro Moro said the automaker "envisions a future where the more kilometers you drive, the more you help reduce…

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The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Has an Impressive New Turbo-Four Engine

Stellantis has a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It’s called Hurricane 4 Turbo, and it’s one of the first mass-produced engines to utilize a passive turbulent jet ignition (TJI) system. It makes 324 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, and we’ll see it first in the refreshed 2026 Grand Cherokee that…

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The Manual NSX Restomod Is Officially Here. And It Looks Lovely

Update: This story has been updated with new photos showing the entire exterior of the car, plus details about its new name. Jas Motorsport calls it 'Tensei.' The story has been updated to reflect that.

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Building Luftgekühlt: How the Ultimate Porsche Event Comes to Life

If you’re not a hardcore Porsche nerd like some of us, you might not know what Luftgekühlt means. Literally, it’s German for "air-cooled." But in this context, Luftgekühlt is the brainchild of two-time Le Mans winner Patrick Long and Southern California creative director Howie Idelson, who set out to share…

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Ford Is Pausing F-150 Lightning Production To Focus on Gas Trucks

Ford F-150 Lightning production will remain paused for the foreseeable future. After the devastating fire at Novelis's aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, the automaker will shift its production priorities, increasing gas and hybrid F-Series output in the first quarter of 2026.

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Stellantis Could Split Up, Suggests Former CEO Carlos Tavares

Carlos Tavares resigned as CEO of Stellantis in December 2024. The company has since appointed Antonio Filosa as his successor and begun restructuring several of its brands as the auto giant looks toward a brighter future. According to Tavares, however, that future may be uncertain.

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This Rare Skoda Goes Back to the Future

Skoda’s design team has been having fun after hours by revisiting classic models and sketching how they might look with the brand’s latest design language. The “Modern Solid” styling has now been applied to one of the rarest cars ever made by the Czech automaker. The 1000 MBX debuted in…

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