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The New Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Isn't All That New

There’s a perfectly logical explanation why the "new" Rogue Plug-In Hybrid doesn’t look like any other version of the compact crossover. It’s not really a Nissan. Instead, it’s a straightforward case of badge engineering. The model is essentially a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with different logos and a revised front grille,…

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It's Over: Ford Focus Production Officially Ends

[Update] Footage of the final Focus from the Saarlouis factory has been embedded below.

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First Look at Volkswagen's Next Hot R Model

Essentially a Golf in SUV format, the T-Roc is a huge deal for Volkswagen. Through the first ten months of the year, it’s Europe’s fourth best-selling model overall. Sales data from Dataforce shows the compact crossover racked up 170,931 units through October. It's an impressive feat considering that volume comes…

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Mercedes-AMG's First Bespoke SUV Spied With Deceiving Camo

In an ironic twist of fate, the first SUV developed by AMG independently of Mercedes doesn’t have a combustion engine. There are high-performance versions of everything from the GLA to the GLS, and even the EQE electric SUV, but all ride on Mercedes bones. However, this prototype is different. It’s…

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BMW Brings Back Beautiful Retro Colors On a Special M340i

Happy 50th birthday, BMW 3 Series. The beloved luxury sedan is celebrating five decades of success with a special edition model honoring every generation that came before it: The BMW M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition.

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This Tiny Four-Cylinder Engine Revs to 10,000 RPM

Combustion engines are far from dead, and they could be in production well into the next decade—and beyond. In the last year, we’ve seen automakers recommit to production gas engines alongside a series of others that push the boundaries of the technology.

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Chevrolet Keeps the Camaro ZL1 Alive for NASCAR

It’s been nearly two years since Chevrolet ended Camaro production. There’s no successor on the horizon just yet, but the Camaro isn’t completely dead—it will live on next year in NASCAR.

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You Need This Atari Pole Position Arcade for Your Game Room

"Prepare to qualify." I can still hear those words in my head from years spent in arcades. That phrase is your entry into the world of 16-bit racing. Atari’s Pole Position debuted in the fall of 1982 and proved to be an instant success. Video game fans flocked to this…

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Tesla Might Actually Add Apple CarPlay to Its Vehicles

Tesla was one of the first automakers to shun Apple CarPlay and phone mirroring in general in place of its own native software. The automaker believed its proprietary operating system provided a better experience, but a new report alleges it’s working to add the highly requested feature.

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A Chinese Automaker Tried—And Failed—To Copy Range Rover's Viral Stair Climb

In 2018, Range Rover went viral after driving a Range Rover Sport up the 999 steps to China’s Heaven’s Gate. As of this writing, the seven-year-old video has 6.7 million views and remains one of the automaker’s most memorable ads of all time.

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The 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack Is a Muscle Car for All Seasons: Review

When you tell me the road ahead packs 318 corners into just 11 miles, I know I’m heading somewhere special. But when my navigation reroutes me onto an even more circuitous route to reach the Tail of the Dragon, it feels less like an inconvenience and more like an opportunity.

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duPont Registry Group Launches duPont Registry Live, Creating a New Era for Luxury Car Auctions

duPont Registry Group (DRG), the world's leading ecosystem for the high-end automotive lifestyle, proudly announces the launch of duPont Registry Live, an exclusive auction platform designed to connect collectors with the most coveted exotic, luxury, and classic automobiles.

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Electric BMW M3 and X3 M Caught Testing in New Spy Video

The world didn’t implode when BMW launched a front-wheel-drive minivan a decade ago. The apocalypse also didn’t come when the 3 Series got a three-cylinder engine. We’re fairly certain we’ll survive the day when the M division rolls out its first production model without a combustion engine. Until the inevitable…

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Cupra's New 321 HP Hot Hatch Is Another Forbidden Fruit

In a previous op-ed, I bemoaned how draconian regulations are suffocating fun cars in Europe. In just a few years, we’ve had to say goodbye to the Subaru BRZ, Toyota GR86, Honda Civic Type R, Porsche Boxster/Cayman, and the Miata’s 2.0-liter engine. Seeing the glass half full, there are still…

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Bentley Continental GT Supersports Revealed: A 657-HP, Rear-Drive Masterpiece

Bentley introduced the 'Super Sports' name in 1925 atop its 4½ Litre chassis. It was the first Bentley model capable of reaching 100 miles per hour, and with success at Le Mans throughout the late 1920s and early 1930s, it helped cement Bentley as a serious contender in the performance…

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GM Tells Suppliers: Steer Clear of Chinese Parts

General Motors is trying to wean itself off of China. A new report alleges that the automaker has told suppliers to begin sourcing raw materials and parts from other countries.

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TVR Is Back Again—And It Could Go Electric

TVR is back—again. For real this time. Maybe. The British sports car maker that seems impossible to kill has a new owner, less than a decade after businessman Les Edgar tried—and failed—to revive the company for a second time.

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'You Can See the Power:' BMW Explains Why the M3's Rear Doors Look So Weird

Take a close look at the rear doors of a BMW M3. Notice anything odd? The way the fender and door meet isn’t exactly a smooth transition. In fact, that area of the car looks a bit off, and now you can’t unsee it. A bit unsightly? To some, sure.…

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The Toyota Tacoma Is Still the Most Popular Truck in Its Class—And It's Not Even Close

As 2025 nears its end, there’s one mid-size truck that continues to outsell the rest in the United States—the Toyota Tacoma. The Tacoma is on track to have its best sales year in a decade, and a look at the sales results proves that American buyers still prefer Japan's truck…

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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: It's Time to Give up on Your Rotary Sports Car Dreams

Mazda stopped making rotary sports cars in 2012 when the final RX-8 rolled off the assembly line. Only three years later, the company rekindled hopes for a Wankel-powered coupe with the stunning RX Vision concept shown in 2015. However, nothing came of that project, and after another three years, the…

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2026 Nissan Pathfinder Revealed: A Sharper, Smarter Three-Row SUV

Nissan is in the midst of a major lineup refresh for the US, updating everything from its Kicks and Murano SUVs to the Leaf EV and the Sentra sedan. Next up is one of its most popular SUVs: The three-row Pathfinder.

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Porsche Once Bought a BMW to Hide Its First Front-Engined Car

Automakers go to great lengths to conceal the appearance of their future products and keep prying eyes from uncovering design details. Over the decades, this has evolved into a fascinating art of deception. From masking tape and cardboard to vinyl sheets and black panels, companies have steadily refined the formula…

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Subaru Launches BRZ Special Edition With STI Upgrades

Although it’s been five years since the current-generation BRZ debuted, Subaru is still finding ways to keep its sports coupe fresh. As with most desirable special editions, the STI Sport Type RA (Record Attempt) is exclusive to Japan. It’s not a full-fledged STI, but it does benefit from a wide…

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Here's What Audi's First Formula 1 Car Will Look Like

The end of the current Formula 1 season is only weeks away, which means the start of the 2026 season is right around the corner. When it's lights out next year, Audi will be on the grid for the first time in history—and we got a peek at what the…

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