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Watch the Lexus LFA Tear Up the Nürburgring, Before It Became a Legend

It's fun to go back through the archive. And with Toyota and Lexus's new sports car inching closer to reality, we're going to take a look back at its predecessor, the mighty Lexus LFA. Back in 2009, when this website was still called WorldCarFans, we uploaded a video of a near-production-ready…

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Ferrari's Electric Car Matters

I wouldn’t be surprised if you read the first details on Ferrari’s EV with bemusement. The “Electtrica” was conceived in a world where luxury automakers believed there would be high demand for premium EVs. But that demand has failed to materialize.

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Mercedes-Benz Teases an Even Bigger Light-Up Grille

The distinguishing design feature of Mercedes-Benz's newest EVs is a huge, light-up grille. We first saw it on the new GLC with EQ Technology, and the upcoming C-Class EV will get something similar. But, Mercedes is going bigger. Much bigger. Mercedes design chief Gorden Wagener teased an even larger light-up…

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Cadillac Wants to Predict the Future

The automotive industry is at an inflection point. Software has changed what consumers expect from today's vehicles, and the increase in processing power unlocks new possibilities. Screens, connectivity, advanced safety features, and autonomy are changing how automakers think about and design tomorrow's vehicles.

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The New Toyota Corolla Makes a Surprise Appearance

While we were patiently waiting for the Lexus LFR to break cover, Toyota dropped a different kind of bombshell. The supercar remains missing in action, but the much-hyped livestream from Japan still delivered several interesting cars. Alongside the Lexus LS six-wheeled minivan and the Century coupe on stilts, there was…

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Toyota's Super-Luxury Century Brand Shows Stately Coupe

The 2025 Japan Mobility Show is shaping up to be a real treat if you’re into unconventional cars. Lexus just teased a boxy, wacky LS-based minivan, but another member of the Toyota empire is also gearing up for an intriguing debut. Century, the de facto flagship brand, is bringing this…

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Lexus Teases an LS Minivan With Six Wheels. Yes, Really

Lexus recently signaled the beginning of the end for the LS with a Heritage Edition honoring the car that essentially launched Toyota’s luxury brand. But much has changed in the 36 years since the original LS debuted. In 2025, some buyers would rather drive, or be chauffeured, in a minivan.

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'Stay Tuned:' Even Audi Wants a Mercedes-Benz G-Class Rival

Nearly three years have passed since Audi’s former design chief hinted at a possible Mercedes-Benz G-Class rival. While the rugged off-road icon continues to enjoy strong sales, Audi has yet to introduce a competing model.

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They Don't Make Supercars Like This Anymore

You may not have heard of Capricorn Group, but you've likely seen its work. The company is a German outfit that supplies components to Formula 1, LMP1, World Endurance Championship, and other racing clients. The group just introduced its first supercar—and it's unlike anything on the market currently.

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This Limited-Run BMW M2 Is Retro Done Right

The BMW 2002 is one of the most important models in the company’s history. It helped lay the foundation for many of the high-performance BMWs we love today, inspiring modern icons like the 2 Series and the M3. It was the ultimate driving machine before the "Ultimate Driving Machine."

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This Is What Makes the Miata Perfect

Spirituality can mean so many things. It can be theology—your gods, deities, the divine—or it can be philosophy, the approach to life—Tao, balance, peace. It can even be whatever you make spiritual, the simple act of movement, a critical thought, or the smell of burning wood against a winter night.

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Here's Our First Look at Toyota's New Sports Car

Update 2: Toyota did not reveal its new sports car on Monday. Instead, the automaker unveiled a new Corolla concept and kicked off a countdown to December 4 on its Toyota Gazoo Racing website. It reads "The Soul Lives On." Check it out, and set your watches.

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Ferrari's Gas Engines Aren't Going Anywhere—Including the V-12

Ferrari is readying its first electric vehicle. The so-called Electtrica is scheduled to arrive late next year, signifying a new era for the iconic automaker, but it’ll be one of more than a dozen cars Ferrari plans to launch between 2026 and 2030.

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The Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro Is Awesome—Maybe Too Awesome: Review

With more buyers eager to ditch their phones and disappear into the woods over a long weekend, automakers have taken notice. These days, you can’t walk through a dealership lot without laying eyes on some lifted rig with chunky tires and plastic cladding (or at least a crossover doing a…

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Don't Worry, Porsches Will 'Always' Have a Volume Knob

Some automakers have gone overboard with interior design, replacing traditional knobs and buttons with touch-sensitive controls and oversized touchscreens. Porsche followed this trend with the launch of the electric Taycan, removing many physical controls. But the company now appears to be rethinking that approach.

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Ferrari Releases Details for Its First EV. And It Sounds Incredible

There doesn’t seem to be a ton of demand for electric supercars, but Ferrari is still forging ahead. The car, which is simply called the Electtrica for now, will make its full debut sometime next year. In the meantime, Ferrari is revealing preliminary specs on this new model—and from a…

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Audi's Five-Cylinder Engine Powers a New Car. It's Not The One We Wanted

Good news: The Volkswagen Group is putting Audi’s turbocharged 2.5-liter engine in another car besides the RS3. Bad news: it’s not the long-rumored Golf R with five cylinders. Instead, Cupra once again gains access to Ingolstadt’s illustrious inline-five. The Formentor VZ5 originally debuted in early 2021 as a special edition…

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The New Chevy Bolt Stays Affordable, Charges Way Faster

When Nissan introduced the new Leaf in August, it proudly announced that the third-generation model would be the most affordable EV in the United States. However, that’s no longer the case. Undercutting the $31,485 Leaf S+ is Chevrolet’s returning Bolt, specifically the crossover-style EUV. The launch edition arrives early next…

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‘I Would Sue:’ Man Takes Daytona to Walmart for an Oil Change. Then They Catch the Workers Doing This with His Car

Dropping your car off for a quick oil change is supposed to be a routine task. You shouldn’t have to wonder if the shop crew is joyriding your engine behind closed doors. But that’s exactly what one Texas driver saw when he filmed Walmart oil change techs flooring his car…

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The Audi A4 Will Be Back—But It's Going Electric

Last year, Audi killed the long-running A4 in favor of the A5 Sportback as part of a plan to use odd-number nomenclature for gas cars, and even numbers for EVs. Audi has since abandoned that bizarre plan, but the A4 was still a casualty. Now, however, the A4 is coming…

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Nissan Is Bringing Back the Xterra. Here's Everything We Know

Rugged off-road SUVs are as popular as ever. The Ford Bronco just achieved its best third-quarter sales results in history, up 42 percent so far this year. But soon, Ford and others will have major competition in the form of a third-generation Nissan Xterra.

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Volvo May Finally Get Rid of Its Most Annoying Feature

When I drove the Volvo EX30, one of the most frustrating features was its key card entry system. Instead of a traditional key fob, the EX30 uses a credit card-sized device for entry and startup. It was maddening.

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Spotted: Lamborghini May Already Cooking up a Hotter Revuelto 'S'

You can't stay still in the car world, and that's doubly true with supercars. Lamborghini just brought out the crazy, 1,001-horsepower Revuelto, but it seems the company is already working on a hotter version. Is this the Revuelto "S?"

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BMW and Toyota Were Right: Going All in on EVs Was a Mistake

At the beginning of the decade, car companies rushed to set expiration dates for combustion engines. It's as if there was a race to see who could go all-in on EVs first, with companies like Volvo and Bentley pledging to abandon gas cars by 2030. Others, like Ford of Europe,…

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The Base Tesla Model Y Still Has a Glass Roof. You Just Can't See It From Inside

Stripping down cars to lower the asking price is a decades-old practice. Tesla’s new Model Y Standard cuts plenty of features to bring the sticker price down to $41,630, a full $5,000 less than the Premium. You lose the ventilated front seats, power-adjustable steering wheel, heated rear seats, and the…

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