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Nissan Still Has 'No Clear Plan' for the Next GT-R

Nissan has been very adamant that the GT-R will be back. What's less certain is the form that a new iteration of the iconic sports car might take—electric, combustion, or hybrid. Currently, it's something the automaker is actively exploring.

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Mazda's Rotary Sports Car Revival Faces an Uncertain Future

Hard to believe it’s already been two years since Mazda lifted the covers off the Iconic SP. Given the company’s track record of not bringing promising concept cars to fruition, we’ve been cautiously optimistic ever since. After all, we’ve been burned before: Remember the 2015 RX-Vision? That rotary-powered, rear-wheel-drive coupe…

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Norton’s Next Big Adventure Bike Is Coming, and I Might’ve Seen It Early

TVS is reportedly developing a 600–700cc twin for Norton to rival the likes of the Honda Transalp and Yamaha Ténéré 700.

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Going live: how F1 TV became a billion-dollar business

Race coverage began in the pre-war era but remained patchy until the 1980s because of technical shortcomings – and sheer stupidity

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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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BMW’s New Designer Wants to Add Value, Not Shock

BMW has taken plenty of flak in recent years for some of its questionable design choices. It’s not just the radical reinterpretations of the iconic kidney grille drawing criticism, but also features like split headlights and increasingly fussy lines that contribute to an overall busy design language. The Internet often…

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The Next Porsche Boxster/Cayman Might Keep the Flat-Six, But Go Hybrid

October marks the end of production for the current-generation Boxster and Cayman. What comes next? Well, it’s complicated. Porsche initially announced that the 718 would be available only in electric form, but then the automaker changed its mind. Those EVs are still on the way, but they’ll be joined by…

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Lamborghini Is Planning More Off-Road Supercars

Under the Audi corporate umbrella, Lamborghini isn’t as wild as it was in the Countach era, but perhaps that’s for the better. Business wasn’t exactly booming back then, and the company seemed to change hands every other week. Its lowest point came in late 1978 when it filed for bankruptcy.…

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Yes, really – Peugeot’s next concept car will have a square steering wheel that works like a ‘video game controller’

Future Peugeot models could sport a square wheel – for reasons unknown to man.

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BMW Is Updating Every Model to Match the iX3: 'We Have To Do It Across the Range'

The BMW iX3 and the Neue Klasse architecture that it rides on will radically reshape the automaker's lineup over the next 24 months. BMW plans to roll out the platform's digital architecture across its portfolio and has more than 40 new or facelifted models scheduled to launch.

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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-Benz Is Bringing Back Buttons: 'Physical Buttons Are Better'

Mercedes-Benz launched the new GLC earlier this month, with the crossover's new, bigger screen getting all the attention. However, if you notice, despite the obnoxiously large display on the dash, the car does still have physical controls—buttons, switches, and rollers that are located on the steering wheel.

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Mercedes Might Make an Electric Porsche 911 Fighter: 'Emotionally, Yes, We Should Do That'

Electric vehicles are in an odd spot right now. Regulations are changing and sales are stagnating, but that doesn't mean automakers are completely abandoning big batteries for thirsty engines. Mercedes-AMG has the AMG GT XX coming soon, but it might spawn a two-door variant—if the company can justify the investment.

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The Ford Focus Hatch Is Dead. It May Return As An EV Crossover: Report

It will become a hybrid and electric crossover with a focus on affordability slotting between the Puma and Explorer EV.

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The Ford Focus Could Return—Yes, As an SUV: Report

After more than 25 years of success in the compact car segment, Ford is ending production of its beloved Focus hatchback later this year. While we’ll certainly miss it, the Focus name may not be gone for long.

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One German Automaker Vows To Keep the V-12 Alive

With the way things were going, the V-12 was destined to disappear as automakers downsized engines and added forced induction. They remain endangered, but V-12s are still far from extinct if Mercedes-Benz has its way. The automaker recently announced that the V-12 will stick around for a bit longer.

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Mercedes-Benz's 'Baby G' Won't Be Just a Mini G-Class: 'It’s a Completely New Development'

Even though the G-Class nameplate is nearly 50 years old, it remains one of Mercedes-Benz’s most iconic vehicles. Now, the German automaker is looking to build on that legacy with a new model—unofficially dubbed the “Baby G”—set to arrive sometime in the next year.

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After Killing the Gas Macan, Porsche Is Now Scrambling for a Replacement: Report

Porsche is scrambling. Going fully electric with the Macan was a bold decision that came at the wrong time, as luxury EV demand faltered in the US and Europe, and Porsche sales essentially collapsed in China. Porsche won’t revive the gas-powered Macan, sadly, but the company is making a successor—and it's…

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This Is The Last Volvo V90

Update: The very last V90 has rolled off the assembly line at the plant in Torslanda, Sweden. The car is now part of the Volvo Heritage Collection. You can see it at the World of Volvo in central Gothenburg alongside its predecessors.

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Volkswagen May Finally Give the Golf R a Bigger Engine

The Volkswagen Group appears to be saving the best for last. Its turbocharged five-cylinder engine is nearing retirement, but not before the 2.5 TFSI finds its way into a hardcore Golf. A new report from Autocar alleges that the Audi RS3’s inline-five will power a range-topping version of Wolfsburg’s hot…

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The New Bentley Continental GT Supersports Will Be Ultra Light and Rear-Wheel Drive

Update: Bentley has released new teasers for the Continental GT Supersports with additional details. This story has been updated to reflect that.

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Mercedes Might Buy Engines From Its Biggest Rival, BMW

In a strange twist, we might soon see BMW engines powering Mercedes-Benz cars. According to a rumor first reported by German publication Manager Magazin, the tri-star brand is in talks with BMW to purchase four-cylinder motors for its lineup starting in 2027.

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Ford Isn't Giving Up on Regular Cars: 'You'll Be Pleasantly Surprised'

Remember when Ford used to sell regular cars? Technically, it still does, but the Mustang is a niche model, and the Taurus pictured here is restricted to just a handful of markets. Still, the Blue Oval plans to launch new products that aren’t trucks, SUVs, or vans. That promise comes…

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Czinger Cancels GT Car and SUV So It Can Build More Supercars

Czinger, the small American carmaker known for using 3D printing to manufacture its 21C supercar, announced plans in 2022 to expand its lineup to include a grand tourer and a Lamborghini Urus-fighting SUV. Now, that's no longer the case, according to the company's chief commercial officer.

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One of Volkswagen’s EVs Is Already Facing The Chopping Block

After a hesitant start, the Volkswagen Group’s EV onslaught is finally paying off. In the first half of the year, global EV sales for the entire automotive conglomerate rose 47 percent to about 465,000 units, giving the company an 11-percent share of the global market. However, it’s not all sunshine…

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