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BMW Made The M2 Faster Without Touching The Engine

While we wait for the M2 xDrive to go official, BMW is elevating its baby M car in another way. The M Performance Track Kit makes the rear-wheel-drive sports coupe faster without touching its inline-six engine. Although the twin-turbo, 3.0-liter remains unchanged, there are plenty of modifications designed to shave…

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Acura Will Sell Its First Model Ever In Japan

The trade deal US President Donald Trump signed with Japan last year opened the country to American car imports. Two models Japanese consumers will soon see in showrooms come from Honda.

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Hell Yeah: GTA Online Has A Kei Truck Now

The latest Grand Theft Auto Online update adds a Kei truck to the game’s vast catalog of vehicles. It is part of Rockstar’s Drift Event that launched earlier this week.

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Meet RAD: Rivian's New Division Tasked With Pushing Limits

Since launching in 2009, Rivian has been aggressively putting its production and prototype vehicles through rigorous challenges. The department in charge of these endeavors finally has a name: the Rivan Adventure Department, or RAD.

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This Shop Unlocked 1,200 Horsepower From The C8 Corvette ZR1

HP Tuners has unlocked the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s engine control module (ECM). Despite General Motors attempting to prevent tuning with new cybersecurity measures, the aftermarket company has launched an upgrade for the model that can deliver nearly 1,200 horsepower at the rear wheels.

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Toyota Is Testing A Weird New Rally Car. But Why Does It Sound Like That?

There’s some new footage out there showing what we think is Toyota’s new WRC rally car. Even though the prototype is still plenty stubby and very funny-looking, it’s definitely not a Yaris or Corolla hatchback (hell, maybe it’s a reborn Echo). To my eye, it sure looks like it could…

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AUDI Is Already Struggling In China

In 2024, Audi launched a new sub-brand in China called, well, AUDI. Developed as part of a joint venture with SAIC Motor, the AUDI brand officially debuted two years ago and has since introduced two models: a sportback and an SUV.

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This Forgotten Renault Concept Nailed The Retro Revival

Back in the 1990s, a retro wave swept through the auto industry, injecting a heavy dose of nostalgia with cars like the Nissan Figaro and the Volkswagen New Beetle. Owned by BMW at the time, the now-defunct Rover Group was also cooking up a modern take on a classic icon…

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Subaru Recalls Nearly 70,000 Cars For Fuel Leak Issues

Subaru is recalling 69,153 vehicles due to a potential fuel leak. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a "significant rise in ambient temperature" can increase fuel tank pressure, potentially causing fuel to leak from the filler cap and start a fire when the tank is nearly full.

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From Track to Taycan: How Porsche Uses Formula E As Its EV Testbed

Since the dawn of the automobile, racing has served as the world’s fastest laboratory. Powertrains, chassis, and aerodynamics, all pushed to their limits in some of the most grueling conditions, with one overarching goal in mind: to go faster.

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Maserati Sales Spiral From Bad To Worse

Stellantis has quite a few brands struggling in today’s hyper-competitive automotive industry. The conglomerate has even had to deny reports about axing or selling some of these troubled companies. It’s no secret that Maserati is going through a tough period, and the latest sales results show the downward trend continues.

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BMW Mistakenly Publishes The Names Of All 2027 Cars

BMW has pledged to launch about 40 cars by the end of next year to flesh out its Neue Klasse lineup, spearheaded by the new iX3. Although only a handful of models have been officially announced so far, a massive leak on the company’s site reveals the names of what…

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Want A Manual Nissan Z Nismo? You'll Have To Beg

Nissan plans to course-correct production of its Z sports car. Initially, the automaker produced too many vehicles, which inevitably sat on dealer lots. Heavy incentives helped offload that volume, but Nissan doesn't plan on making the same mistake twice.

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Ford Issues Massive Recall For Nearly 4.4 Million Trucks

Update: The original version of this story stated that over-the-air updates would be deployed in May. Ford confirmed that those OTA updates will actually begin on March 17. The story has been updated.

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Here's What The 2027 Kia Telluride Will Cost You

The redesigned Kia Telluride SUV debuted late last year with two new powertrain options. The automaker replaced the 3.8-liter V6 with a pair of turbocharged four-cylinder engines, one of which is a hybrid. The hybrid is a first for the three-row model—and Kia just released its pricing.

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Mazda Explains How The Miata Made The New CX-5 Better To Drive

The Mazda CX-5 has always been considered the best-handling crossover in its segment. Yet, even amidst a growth spurt, for 2026, the new version is somehow even tighter and more composed than the one it replaces.

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Porsche's New Flagship SUV Won't Be Electric, Will Have A V8

At one point, Porsche was all in on electrification, with ambitious plans for an EV-heavy lineup spanning sports cars, sedans, and SUVs. But as EV demand cools—especially in the US—the automaker appears to be pulling back.

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Nissan Will Sell Body-On-Frame Pathfinder Alongside Current Version: Report

Nissan plans to expand the Pathfinder lineup with a body-on-frame variant. The new SUV will have a distinct look with a boxier design and greater capability than the current unibody version. Plus, it will come with combustion and hybrid engine options.

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The Subaru Uncharted Is Basically An Electric Crosstrek: Review

The badge on the nose might have the signature Pleides Cluster on display, but the design and interior of the new Subaru Uncharted feel very much like a Toyota product. That’s not a huge surprise considering the Uncharted is a lightly reskinned Toyota CH-R.

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Audi Defends The New RS5's Weight Gain, Calls It 'Light On Its Feet'

They say weight is the enemy of performance, but the company with the Four Rings is confident it has found a way to offset the massive heft brought by the new RS5’s plug-in hybrid system. In an official post on LinkedIn, Audi Sport’s Managing Director pledged the new fast wagon…

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One In Five New Cars Sold In Europe Last Month Didn't Have An Engine

The European Union is backing away from a ban on combustion engines, but that doesn’t mean the electric surge is slowing down. Although automakers will still be allowed to sell ICE-powered vehicles after 2035, they might not have to, assuming EV adoption continues at the same pace. In January, one…

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The World's Only Ruf Porsche 928 Is For Sale—But It's Not Cheap

When Alois Ruf puts his name on a Porsche, we all know that vehicle is something special. Typically, you'd expect to find the Ruf badge on a car that looks like a 911. But one time back in 1989, Ruf produced a very special 928.

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2027 Chrysler Pacifica Shows Off Its New Face

We’ve been hearing whispers that Chrysler had an updated Pacifica on the horizon—well, here it is. The company posted official photos of the facelifted minivan to its Facebook page, showing the sharply updated front end, and not much else.

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The BMW i8 Is Finally Getting The Engine Swap It Deserves

The BMW i8 looked like a supercar, but it never really had the performance cred to back up those looks. It had a turbocharged 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid powertrain that made a combined 360 horsepower in its final model year. Now, YouTuber Trevor Elam is fixing BMW’s biggest mistake by swapping…

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Ford Teases New Passenger Cars For Europe: 'Exciting Plans'

Ford killed its last passenger car in the US, the Fusion, in 2020. The Ford Focus lasted a bit longer in Europe, living to see the 2025 model year—but it too reached the end of the road. But even without a single passenger car on sale in the US or…

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