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Koenigsegg Wants a Sports Car That's 'More Attainable'

Part of Koenigsegg's appeal is its exclusivity. There's no other brand quite like it—producing multi-million-dollar vehicles that are as much works of art as they are supercars. For now, the Swedish automaker’s lineup remains out of reach for most, but that may not always be the case.

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We Wanted Volkswagen to Bring Back Buttons, But Not Like This

Volkswagen has patented a new technology poised to frustrate drivers—assuming it ever makes it to production. The proposed invention, filed with the German Patent and Trademark Office in 2024, but only recently published, wants you to use your eyes to control the vehicle.

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New Audi RS6 Prototype Caught Testing—And It's No EV

As the electric vehicle market in the US shifts, automakers continue to pull back on EV projects. Audi is no exception. While the German brand recently debuted the battery-powered A6 E-Tron sedan, the company has reportedly canceled plans for its high-performance RS6 Avant EV.

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The 10 Longest-Lasting SUVs You Can Buy

Statistically speaking, if you’re shopping for a car in 2025, chances are what you’re really shopping for is an SUV. Often comfier, easier to get in and out of, and barely more expensive to buy and run than a comparable sedan, an SUV just makes more sense more of the…

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This Mustang Has More Power Than a GTD for Half the Price

RTR Vehicles has been in the aftermarket business for over 15 years, creating numerous upgrades for various Ford performance vehicles. But the company's latest creation—a hopped-up seventh-generation Mustang—might be its wildest yet.

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The Toyota GR Corolla Is Even Better for 2026. But Where's the GRMN?

The 2026 GR Corolla is here, and it’s largely the same car sold in the previous model year. While the design remains unchanged inside and out, Toyota has made some tweaks to the feisty hatchback. An additional 45.6 feet of structural adhesive has been applied at the front and rear…

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Audi Q9 Large Gas SUV Officially Confirmed for 2026 Launch

Because there aren’t enough jumbo-sized SUVs out there already, Audi is preparing its biggest Q model to date. In 2026, the Q9 will finally join the lineup after years of rumors about a luxobarge from Ingolstadt to take on the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS. The Four Rings have certainly…

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Mercedes Is Confident It Can Make 'Very Emotional' Electric Sports Cars

Enthusiasts argue that emotional electric sports cars are an oxymoron. Even if an EV has a stronger technical specifications sheet from top to bottom, traditionalists still prefer the old performance formula. Through its AMG division, Mercedes claims it can transfer decades of know-how with gas cars into purely electric vehicles.

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Acura Kills Its Electric ZDX After Just One Year

Acura is trimming its vehicle lineup yet again. After ending production of the slow-selling TLX sedan in July, the luxury automaker has now announced it will discontinue its electric ZDX SUV.

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Dead: Jeep Gladiator 4xe Plug-In Hybrid

Significant changes are happening at Stellantis. The automaker has new leadership that is attempting to salvage a lackluster product portfolio, which includes canceling projects. The Ram brand has already killed the electric 1500 REV, and now the automaker is canceling the long-promised Jeep Gladiator 4xe hybrid.

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It's Happening: McLaren Confirms a Vehicle With 'More Than Two Seats'

Despite recent launches like the Artura sports car and the W1 hypercar, McLaren's future remains uncertain. The company was recently acquired by CYVN Holdings, an arm of Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, and merged with British EV startup Forseven.

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Once Again, Stellantis Halts Production of Several Cars Because of Poor Demand

Stellantis is yet again forced to put the brakes on production for several slow-selling models. The Alfa Romeo Tonale is the headliner, and that’s hardly a surprise. Although the Italian brand was happy to report that total deliveries in Europe were up by a third in the first half of…

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Toyota Claims People Need Time to Appreciate Hybrid Sports Cars

If you haven’t checked out our latest episode of the Concept We Forgot series, we focused on Toyota’s obscure GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II. Developed over a decade ago, it was a mid-engine attempt at creating a fun, electrified vehicle. However, it never materialized into a production model. The same…

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Mercedes Celebrates V-12 Engines With an Opulent Maybach S-Class

Mercedes has faced harsh criticism for demoting the AMG C63 to a four-cylinder, but deep down, it (probably) knows there’s no replacement for displacement. While archrivals BMW and Audi have long abandoned V-12 engines, and Bentley has retired the W-12, the ultra-rich can still buy an S-Class with a dozen…

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A Ford Mustang Hybrid Might Actually Happen

It was 2017 when Mark Fields, Ford's CEO at the time, announced a hybrid Mustang. Since then, there have been rumors and reports of an electrified Mustang—and the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV—but no production Mustang hybrid. Now, we know that Ford is at least working on a hybridized Mustang.

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10 Cars That Hold Their Value Worst

It’s nearly impossible to predict where the auto industry is headed in the next decade. Just a few years ago, many automakers made commitments to going full-EV. Now, hybrids are gaining in popularity once again, while fuel-economy standards have been effectively nullified in the US.

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Why You Should Buy a Volvo XC90 PHEV, Not a Lexus TX

Good three-row luxury SUVs aren’t hard to find, but only a few offer plug-in hybrid powertrains. The Volvo XC90 introduced its plug-in hybrid variant for the 2016 model year and has remained one of the top choices in the segment ever since.

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BMW Is Still Committed to Sedans: 'The Core of the Brand'

SUVs have dominated the American market for well over a decade, with half of the 20 best-selling vehicles in the US last year being SUVs. While many automakers have abandoned sedans in favor of more profitable crossovers, BMW isn’t ready to give up on the traditional four-door just yet.

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The 2026 Nissan Sentra Is a Sleeker, Smarter Civic Competitor. We Got an Early Look

The Nissan Sentra is a vital model for the brand. Soon, it will be the automaker’s entry-level offering with the company potentially discontinuing the Versa after the 2025 model year. As one of the few remaining affordable options for consumers, the Sentra receives a much-needed redesign for the 2026 model…

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The Electric Ferrari Looks Hilarious With Fake Body Panels

All the spy photos we’ve seen so far of the electric Ferrari have been misleading. That’s because Maranello had been testing its first EV using a mule fitted with Levante body panels. Those Maserati bits are finally gone, replaced by an even stranger camouflage.

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Bentley Sticking With Gas Engines Amid 'Dip In Demand for Luxury EVs'

Bentley was among the first automakers to enthusiastically announce plans to hop on the electric bandwagon. Five years ago, Crewe pledged to abolish combustion-engine cars by the end of the decade. Reality struck in 2024, when former CEO Adrian Hallmark revealed the company would continue selling plug-in hybrids beyond 2030.…

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Mercedes Plans New Entry-Level Car Because Volume Matters

It’s been a few years since Mercedes stopped selling the A-Class in the United States, but the baby Benz remains alive and well in other parts of the world. Citing strong demand in Europe, the three-pointed star has extended the life cycle of its entry-level car by two years, until…

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BMW Charts a New Design Direction: 'Way More Subtle' Cars Ahead

When did BMW’s design peak? There’s no definitive answer, but consensus usually falls somewhere between the 1980s and 2000s. Personally, I’d argue Albrecht von Goertz’s 507 Roadster with a factory hardtop from the late 1950s is the prettiest car ever to wear the roundel. Fast-forward to the 2020s, and shouty…

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Highest And Lowest Gas Prices By State: Over $4 Average

The national average price for a gallon of regular gas has crossed the $4 mark, $1 more than just one month ago. The price now sits at $4.06 a gallon, according to the latest data gathered from AAA. That’s up from $2.98 just a month ago, with the conflict in…

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Willow Springs Gets Its First Major Improvements: 'We Are Excited to Preserve the History'

Willow Springs International Raceway's first improvements are complete. The track's new owner has renovated the Streets of Willow Springs road course and the kart track, laying down new asphalt on both to replace the old and cracked surfaces.

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