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'A Real Porsche:' CEO Says New Gas SUV Won't Be A Rebadged Audi

Europeans had to say goodbye to the first-generation Macan in 2024 when Porsche retired the model after it failed to meet new cybersecurity regulations. Globally, the gasoline-fueled crossover is going out of production sometime in the middle of the year, leaving a huge gap in the company’s lineup. That void…

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These New Lowrider Stamps From The US Postal Service Rule

Lowrider culture got started in post-WWII America. The exact birthplace of the lowrider remains up for debate, but the importance of lowrider culture to Chicanos and Mexican Americans is clear.

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Buick Might Bring Back The Sedan: Report

Buick hasn’t sold a sedan in the United States since 2020, when the automaker discontinued production of the last Regal (even though the nameplate lives on in China). Now, though, a new report alleges that Buick might return to the segment.

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The Kia Telluride Has Better Wading Depth Than Bronco And Defender

The most hardcore off-road offerings on the marketplace have nothing on the new 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro. At least, in one very specific metric that you don't actually use that often: wading depth.

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Ferrari Will Replace Your Touch-Capacitive Steering Wheel Controls With Real Buttons

Less than a year ago, Ferrari admitted it made a mistake. When it launched the SF90, the automaker wanted to cram as much new technology into the hybrid supercar as possible, opting for capacitive touch buttons on the steering wheel instead of real, tactile buttons. Owners hated it.

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The 2026 Audi Q3 Is (Mostly) A Return To Form: Review

The new generation of Audi is in full swing. Its entire lineup is in the midst of a revamp, with fresh infotainment systems, interiors, and promises of a new horizon after the broader Volkswagen Group's dog days. This transformation started, for the most part, with the big-boy Audis—the S5, Q5,…

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Audi A8 Successor Coming Later This Decade: Exclusive

It’s been a month since Audi closed the order books for the A8 in Germany. Although the company stopped short of confirming the full-size luxury sedan’s demise, such a move typically marks the beginning of the end for a car. With the release of its annual report earlier today, we…

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The 2027 Kia Telluride Flourishes In The Flagship Role: Review

Kia developed the Telluride to lift its entire brand. That’s what a proper flagship is designed to do. A quick look at year-over-year Telluride sales figures tells you that the vehicle is hugely popular—but that’s only part of the story.

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Bentley Has Been Profitable For Seven Years In A Row

2025 wasn’t the best year for Bentley, but it could’ve been even worse for the Audi-owned brand. With US tariffs and contracting demand in China, traditional luxury automakers are under pressure. Nevertheless, sales didn’t fall off a cliff, declining by just 4.8 percent to 10,131 units.

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Bentley Has 'No Intention' Of Converting Its First EV To Gas Power

Even amid ongoing uncertainty, Bentley is plowing ahead with its first fully electric vehicle. Described by the luxury automaker as an "Urban SUV," the electric crossover is expected to arrive by the end of the year—and unlike some competitors, it won’t be reworked to accommodate an internal-combustion engine.

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The Audi A2 Is Officially Coming Back: First Teaser

The rumors were true. Audi is indeed dusting off the “A2” name for a new model. This time around, it won’t feature gasoline or diesel engines, as the moniker will be repurposed for a purely electric car. Known by its full name as the Audi A2 E-Tron, the upcoming EV…

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Peugeot Defies The EV Wave With A New Gas Engine

The death of combustion engines has been greatly exaggerated. Bombastic headlines about EVs taking over in X years have come and gone. It's true that electric cars continue to gain traction in many parts of the world, but in 2026, ICE vehicles still dominate. Even in the European Union, where…

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Chevy Might Ditch The Corvette E-Ray For A Grand Sport Hybrid: Report

There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that Chevrolet will add a Grand Sport variant to its Corvette lineup later this year. The new trim will allegedly arrive in two flavors, with an electrified version set to replace the Corvette E-Ray hybrid.

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Porsche Is Developing A Gearbox That Switches Between Manual And Automatic

Porsche has filed a new patent for a transmission gear selector that can operate like a manual or an automatic, depending on the driver's preference. The automaker filed for the patent in August 2024 with the German Patent and Trademark Office, but it was not published until early March.

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The 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 Has A Secret Weapon: Its Tires

For 2025, Porsche updated the 911 GT3 for the 992.2 generation. Per usual from Porsche, the updates are evolutionary. Styling that meshes with the updates all other 992s received for the facelift, eight percent shorter gearing, some updated programming for the traction and stability systems, suspension changes, and more detail…

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I Drove The New Porsche 911 Cup On The Track—It Got Better Every Lap

Don’t call it a GT3 Cup.

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Volvo Just Killed Its Cheapest EV In The US

The mass EV die-off in the US continues. Following decisions by Acura, Hyundai, Kia, and others, Volvo joins the list of manufacturers stepping back from certain EV models. The company is discontinuing its entry-level EX30 electric SUV in the US after just a few years on the market.

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Holy Crap: The BMW M3 Wagon Is Actually Going Racing

BMW revealed the M3 Touring GT race car last year as an April Fool’s joke—but now it's a reality. The response to BMW’s cheeky endeavor was so loud that the automaker decided it had to produce the thing and race it at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in May.

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Porsche Owners Just Got Access To One Of America's Best Race Tracks

The Porsche Track Experience (PTX) is one of the best perks of buying a performance car from Stuttgart—aside from the fact that you now own a sublime sports car, of course. The program lets customers unleash their cars on race tracks around the world, with professional driving instructors guiding them…

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Hyundai Stops Palisade Sales, Recalls 68,500 SUVs After Fatal Incident

Hyundai has stopped selling certain trims of the 2026 Palisade. The automaker is preparing a recall of 68,500 SUVs in the United States and Canada because the power second- and third-row seats may fail to detect an occupant or an object. The recall follows the death of a young child…

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Waymo Won't Go Where Americans Need It Most. But Why?

"Can we switch sides?" my daughter asks, squinting. "The sun bothering you?" I ask her. “Yeah—I can’t see." "Sure," I say, getting up to move around the table, "let’s swap." We settle into our new seats before a massive vehicle covers the window entirely.

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2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry Debuts With Off-Road Upgrades

Although it’s only March, the Ram 1500 has already been updated twice this year. 2026 kicked off strong with the return of the TRX, followed by a new Rebel X flavor that slots between the Rebel and the Ram 1500 RHO. Now, a third revision to the truck’s portfolio introduces…

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870 Miles Without Refueling? Renault Bets On Range-Extending EVs

Renault’s ally Nissan has been selling range extenders for a decade, but the French brand has so far steered clear of using combustion engines as generators to charge the battery. However, that’s about to change. It’s working on a new platform intended for compact and midsize models, engineered primarily as…

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BMW Eyes EV Sales Matching Gas Cars In Just Four Years

While many automakers rushed to set end dates for combustion engines, only to backtrack on their EV-only agendas a few years later, BMW has remained committed to ICE. Munich advocates for a wide array of powertrains because it knows there isn’t a globally applicable solution.

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Jerry Seinfeld's Mercedes 500E Sold For Crazy Money

Jerry Seinfeld’s former Mercedes-Benz 500 E (W124) sold for $320,000 (about €276,000) at Amelia Island.

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