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Your Car May Soon Be Monitoring Everything You Do Behind The Wheel

Next year could be the start of a new surveillance era. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed by Congress in 2021, included a statute requiring new cars to have driver-monitoring systems designed to detect impaired drivers. The bill gave automakers three years to develop the technology, which should roll…

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RIP: These Dead EVs Won't Make It To 2027

The market is shifting quickly. Less than five years ago, many automakers were fully committed to electrification. Now, companies are scaling back their ambitious EV plans as federal incentives fade, sales slow, and demand softens.

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Man’s Jeep Needs A Fuel Pump. Then The Mechanic Tries Something Extremely Dangerous: ‘This Is A Rite Of Passage’

A mechanic is going viral on Facebook after pulling off a move that has some viewers calling it risky—and others calling it part of the job.

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Jeep's Smallest SUV Teases A New Illuminated Grille

The updated Jeep Avenger is back with more teasers—this time in two forms. Ahead of its expected reveal toward the end of 2026, the facelift of one of Italy’s best-selling crossovers is being "spoiled" by a fresh set of new spy photos, along with a first official image that previews…

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Why The Jeep Compass Represents A Shift Back To Honest SUV Design

Over the past few years, some SUVs have moved away from their tall, boxy roots in favor of sleeker designs. Sloping rooflines, coupe-like rear ends, and tighter proportions have become the norm. What was once a body style meant to convey presence and strength has often ended up working against…

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Hotter Lamborghini Revuelto Flaunts Rear Wing In Nürburgring Test

With Bugatti recently cutting ties with the Volkswagen Group, Lamborghini is now the only supercar manufacturer that remains part of the German automotive conglomerate. Sant’Agata Bolognese comes off the back of a record year, with sales in 2025 surging to 10,747 cars. Rather than resting on its laurels, the Raging…

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Woman Trades In Her Car. Then It Catches Fire: ‘Doesn’t Even Make It Past The Appraisal Process’

Having your car catch fire is a dangerous and typically terrifying experience. For one woman, the timing couldn’t have been worse.

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Purists, Look Away: The Next Porsche 911 GT3 Could Go Turbo

Naturally aspirated engines are a dying breed in Europe, and it’s not necessarily because that’s what automakers wanted. The EU’s ongoing push for vehicles that consume less fuel and emit fewer CO2 emissions has directly affected the availability of production models powered by NA engines. Only a handful of cars…

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Hyundai's Flagship Sedan Gets A Bold Makeover For 2027

Having been around since 1986, Grandeur is one of the oldest nameplates in Hyundai’s portfolio. Nevertheless, it’s one of the company’s lesser-known products, partly because it’s sold only in certain markets. While the first two generations were essentially Mitsubishi Debonairs with a different badge, the others were all-Hyundai efforts. Launched…

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Woman With 611 Credit Score Says Dealerships Won’t Sell Her A Car. Then A Salesman Makes Her An Intriguing Offer

A man is going viral on TikTok after sharing a phone call with a woman who says she’s been struggling to get approved for a car

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Woman Goes To Discount Tire. Then They Accuse Her Of Stealing A Hyundai Santa Fe: ‘A Tire Shop Should Never Be Running Your VIN’

A woman went to a Discount Tire in Brentwood, Tennessee, to get the tires on her Hyundai Santa Fe rotated. Then she says she was accused of bringing someone else’s vehicle into the shop.

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Chrysler Might Actually Build An Off-Road Minivan

Last summer, Chrysler introduced an overlander based on the Pacifica minivan. The brand called it the Grizzly Peak concept, which featured an assortment of off-road-oriented upgrades. Now, Chrysler might actually put it into production.

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Woman Goes To AutoZone With A Car Emergency. Then The Worker Gives Her $300: ‘He’s Absolutely Not Supposed To’

Sometimes, everyone needs a hero. More surprising is when that hero emerges at one of the most unlikely places of all: the auto parts store.

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This Ford Mustang Dragster Is The Quickest EV In The World

Ford recently made news with some fresh track records. The fast times continue, though, as the Blue Oval brand set another new record—but this one is of the straight-line variety.

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Mitsubishi Recalls 108,000 SUVs For Liftgate Issues

Mitsubishi is recalling over 100,000 SUVs. The vehicle could have corroded liftgate springs that might unexpectedly fail. This is an expansion of an earlier recall. It affects the 2014-2020 Outlander and the 2018-2022 Outlander PHEV.

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Alfa Romeo CEO: The 'World Is Not Ready Everywhere' For EVs

Batteries are inevitable, whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Alfa Romeo recognizes this shift and plans a mix of hybrid and fully electric models—but even the brand admits that full electrification isn’t quite ready for primetime.

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Watch: The Corvette ZR1X Shatters More Lap Records

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has set two more track records. While it may no longer be the American king of Nürburgring—that honor goes to the Mustang GTD—the Corvette now holds the fastest lap at Sonoma Raceway and NCM Motorsport Park.

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Stellantis Is Focusing On The Four Brands That 'Really Matter:' Report

When Stellantis was created in 2021 following the PSA-FCA mega-merger, Carlos Tavares vowed to keep all 14 brands and secure their future through investment. The Portuguese executive has since left the automotive conglomerate before his five-year contract expired, and his replacement is reportedly about to shake things up. Although Antonio…

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Woman Gets Into Car. Then She Admits She Has No Idea What The Cigarette Lighter Is: ‘How Did You Make It This Far?’

A TikTok creator who posts mostly about hair, beauty, and travel held up her phone charger next to another, slightly larger socket in her new car’s dashboard and asked her followers what the second one was for. The 10-second video has drawn more than 3,800 views and a comments section…

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The New Audi Q4 Loses Buttons And Adds A Passenger Screen

Audi’s desirable Concept C promises a return to form with more physical buttons and less reliance on screens. However, it’s unrealistic to expect Ingolstadt’s pledge to materialize overnight, as product development takes time. Before the electric sports car arrives next year and signals a new era, it’s business as usual…

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The Freelander 8 Is A New Boxy SUV With A Familiar Name

It’s barely been a few weeks since the Freelander Concept 97 broke cover in China, and now the production version is ready for the limelight. Unveiled at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, the Freelander 8 is the first product to emerge from a collaboration between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery…

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'Is There Video?': Man Suspects Toyota Dealership Is 'Scamming' HIm. Then He Catches The Worker In A Lie

A TikTok creator who brought his Toyota in for routine service says he caught the advisor in a contradiction within minutes, was refused a copy of his own write-up when he asked for a second opinion, and then drove to a different Toyota dealer the next day to confirm what…

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Uber Driver Picks Up Customer. Then He Calls Out All Riders For The Same Faux Pas: 'What Gave You The Unmitigated Gall?'

An Uber driver calls out a passenger after she had the audacity to try to pull off a move that lacked common courtesy.

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Woman Goes To Walmart For An Oil Filter. Then She Realizes People Have Been Snatching Them All Up: ‘Wix, Puralator, Mobil 1’

A woman is going viral on TikTok after flagging what she says is a frustrating issue with something as basic as routine car maintenance.

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‘Nightmare’: Woman Buys From Carvana. Then She Realizes The Nearest Eligible Mechanic Is 90 Minutes Away. Then It Gets Worse

Buying a car online at 2 a.m. on a whim seems like a good idea in the moment. You think you’ve found a great deal and have the funds to get it, so why not?

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