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Subaru Teases Gas and Electric STI Concepts

Ahead of the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, it seems domestic automakers have agreed not to steal each other’s spotlight during the teaser campaign. On Monday, Toyota previewed an electric Corolla and a Century Coupe. Yesterday, Mazda gave us a glimpse of a swoopy four-door concept. Today, it’s Subaru’s turn to…

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Next-Generation Dodge Durango Confirmed for 2029 Launch

Dodge has been building the current-generation Durango since 2010, making it one of the oldest vehicles still on sale in the United States. Nevertheless, a replacement isn’t coming anytime soon. Parent company Stellantis has announced that a successor won’t arrive until 2029, by which time the current model will have…

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Hyundai Is Developing a New ICE for Mid-Engine Cars

This might come as a surprise, but Hyundai has been experimenting with mid-engine prototypes for over a decade. Work on the RM (Racing Midship) project began in 2012, but it wasn’t until a couple of years later that the RM14 broke cover as a rear-wheel-drive Veloster with its engine mounted…

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Spyker Refuses To Die

Spyker, the long-troubled Dutch sports car company, has been saved from bankruptcy. Again. The company's founder, Victor Muller, has secured the brand's intellectual property rights and will now "focus on producing hand-built super sports cars," according to a social media post.

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Why Do So Many Cars Have Split Headlights?

Forget the classic look of two large headlights at each corner of the front end. Today’s cars see the world with new eyes: slim, sharp, and high on the bumper. LED daytime running lights (DRLs) have taken center stage visually, while the main headlights are now often hidden in the…

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Average New Car Prices Just Hit a Record High

If you recently went looking for a new car, you may have been shocked by the sticker prices. The range of affordable models continues to dwindle, while price tags balloon on already expensive SUVs and trucks, leading people to pay more than ever for a new vehicle.

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2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Is Way Cheaper, Gets a Range-Extended Powertrain

The revived Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer haven't been a success. So for 2026, Jeep is rethinking things, dropping the "Wagoneer" name and making the Grand Wagoneer a lot cheaper. In addition to a facelift, Jeep is also adding a range-extended EV (REEV) powertrain from the upcoming Ram 1500 REV.

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Nissan's Boss Would 'Love' a New Sports Car

It’s hard to believe 12 years have passed since Nissan taunted enthusiasts with a pair of concepts. The IDx Freeflow and IDx Nismo previewed an exciting future for an affordable rear-wheel-drive coupe that ultimately never came to fruition.

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What Is Mazda Teasing Here?

After Toyota announced its lineup for the Japan Mobility Show yesterday, it’s now Mazda’s turn to preview what lies ahead. The sole teaser image initially made us think of the long-awaited RX revival, but once we dialed up the brightness, we noticed those were actually the rear doors. The swoopy…

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Mercedes Finally Made Its Big, Illuminated Grille Look Good

Love it or hate it, the pixelated grille Mercedes-Benz introduced on the new GLC isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. As a matter of fact, even more Mercedes models are expected to have big, bright grilles over the next few years. But unlike the GLC, this new Vision Iconic concept wears the…

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Ferrari Will Launch 20 New Cars in Just a Few Years

The cadence of new Ferrari products has accelerated in recent years, and Maranello is about to shift into an even higher gear. Between 2026 and 2030, an average of four new models will debut annually, so get ready for 20 cars in just five years. That’s a remarkable output for…

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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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