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US Luxury Automotive Market Set to Surpass $200 Billion by 2035, First Comprehensive Data-Backed BCG Study Finds

A new study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that the U.S. luxury automotive market is on track for significant growth, with total value projected to reach $215 billion by 2035. The research highlights expanding opportunities for investors, automakers, and luxury lifestyle brands as demand accelerates across the high-end vehicle…

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A New Dodge Durango Is Coming in 2029. Here's Everything We Know

Nearly two decades will separate the launch of the third-generation Dodge Durango from the upcoming fourth-generation model. Dodge will replace the current Durango by the end of the decade with one that will ride on a Stellantis platform, which likely means we’ll see a series of new powertrain options, too.

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Peugeot Thinks a Rectangular Steering Wheel Makes Sense

Peugeot has a long history of breaking the mold in design, and its newest concept is a testament to the enduring French flair. The Polygon proves it’s still hip to be square in 2025, adopting an aggressively angular design that continues inside. Open the gullwing doors and you’ll see how…

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This New Volkswagen Doesn't Really Look Like a VW

The Volkswagen Group has been riding the gravy train in China for decades, but the days of dominance are over. The rise of domestic automakers with affordable, tech-laden cars is putting a serious dent in the balance sheets of legacy brands, forcing them to rethink their strategies.

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Hyundai Hypes New 'Mind-Blowing' Pickup Truck

Although Hyundai has been selling the Porter for nearly half a century in Korea, the brand isn’t widely known for pickups. That started to change in 2021 when the cabover truck was joined by the Santa Cruz, a compact unibody pickup. More workhorses are on the way, one engineered with…

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Audi RS3 GT Spied Testing as Five-Cylinder Hot Hatch Finale

Audi has recently reaffirmed its long-term commitment to combustion engines, extending beyond the previously announced 2032 cutoff date. However, not all ICEs will make it that far. We’ve already said goodbye to the A8 flagship’s W12 and the R8 supercar’s V-10, and now another signature engine is heading for retirement.…

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Ford Racing Teases a 'Production Road Car' for 2026. Could It Be a New GT?

Outside of a few special editions that have trickled out over the last few years—like the pricey Mk IV—the second-generation Ford GT effectively ended production in 2022. After six successful years, Ford retired its flagship two-door performance car, offering no sign that a successor was in the works.

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Porsche Has a Clever Plan to Make Its Hybrids Lighter and More Powerful

Axial flux motors are still a fledgling technology, but they’re quickly becoming the go-to choice for some high-performance hybrid systems. Thanks to their minimal weight, compact design, and impressive power outputs, companies like Ferrari and Lamborghini have already integrated them into some of their latest road cars.

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The Cheapest Jeep Now Costs Over $30,000

Jeep has undertaken an aggressive price-correction strategy going into next year. After MSRPs increased across the board during the Covid-19 pandemic amid declining sales, the company took measures to correct course. The automaker reduced the starting price on several models, even admitting it went too far in some cases. But…

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The New Mercedes GLB Has Three Screens, Seven Seats, and Plenty of Stars

Mercedes is in the midst of renewing its compact car lineup to fend off competition from BMW’s smallest models. While Munich hasn’t offered a seven-seater since discontinuing the 2 Series Gran Tourer a few years ago, Stuttgart still sees demand for a three-row vehicle in this class. Enter the second-generation…

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Paul Walker's Evo and Other Iconic Movie Cars Are Heading to Auction

Later this month, Bonhams will host an online auction featuring 50 original film and TV vehicles alongside 19 pieces of movie memorabilia—all offered at no reserve. The cars and memorabilia in question come from the Movie Cars Central Museum located just outside of Paris and operated by Franck Galiègue—so you…

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Mitsubishi Still Wants a New Evo: 'We Have a Dream'

The last Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution left the US in 2016 with the discontinuation of the Evo X. Nearly a decade has passed since then, and Mitsubishi has remained silent about a potential successor—until now.

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RIP: These EVs Won't Make It to 2026

Whether it's subpar charging infrastructure, the federal government replacing incentives with tariffs, tighter budgets, or all of the above, demand for EVs is clearly slowing—and automakers are reacting in real time.

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2026 Toyota Hilux Base Model Still Has a Manual Gearbox

Automakers usually put their best foot forward at a new model’s launch by showcasing high-end trim levels. However, every now and then, some also reveal the entry-level version, giving prospective buyers a chance to see the most affordable configuration. Toyota knows there’s still a market for a no-nonsense truck, which…

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'Ain’t No Way With a USB Port:' Woman’s Kia Optima Goes Missing From Driveway. She Can’t Believe Where She Finds It

A TikTok user went viral after sharing a near-horror story: Her car vanished from her driveway, and she later found it a mile away.

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‘Insurance Is a Scam’: Truck Hits Woman's Toyota Corolla. Then She Looks Up Her Insurance

A New York woman’s Toyota is in rough shape after an uninsured semi-truck driver crashed into her. To make matters even worse, she doesn’t have collision insurance.

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'Your Wallet Starts Crying': Mechanic Drains Oil Pan. He Can’t Believe What Comes Out

A mechanic drained an oil pan and couldn’t believe what he discovered.

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BMW Has 'Huge Demand' for the M2 CS. But It Will Be Hard to Get

BMW clearly has a hit on its hands with the 2026 M2 CS. The G87-generation M2 delivers serious driving delights, but the CS version cranks things up a notch. And it’s a notch that’s appealing to BMW fans, as word has it that the car is expected to sell out…

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Finally: The Dodge Durango Hellcat Is Legal in All 50 States

Update, 12/22: Dodge has announced today that the Durango R/T and Hellcat models are legal in all 50 states. Previously, the V-8-powered SUV was restricted in states that followed CARB regulations, like California. Now, buyers in those states can finally get their hands on the V-8 SUV.

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'Yeah, this is why:' Toyota Tech Changes Oil On a Mercedes. Then He Realizes How Much It'll Cost

Call it a car culture clash. German luxury met Japanese practicality when a Toyota tech tried to change the oil on a Mercedes-Benz SUV, and discovered that even routine maintenance can turn into a design showdown.

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This Toyota FJ Cruiser Took 1,000 Hours to Restore. Time Well Spent

If you need more proof that letting a car sit is bad, take this 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser. It underwent a full frame-off restoration after the owner, who had bought it new, wanted to perform some minor rust repair and mechanical work. The project snowballed, and Greg’s Restorations spent about…

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2027 Kia Telluride Revealed: A Handsome Hybrid Three-Row SUV

Update: This story has been updated with more information about the 2027 Kia Telluride, specifically details regarding the new powertrain options, fuel economy, and the Telluride's dimensions—including cargo capacity.

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Here's How We'd Design the Corvette ZR1X of Our Dreams

As if the 1,064-horsepower Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 weren’t wild enough, the engineers in Detroit decided to notch things up to 11 with the 1,250-hp ZR1X—a Ferrari-beating, Nürburgring-dominating supercar in its own right.

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‘Who Can Afford That?’: Driver Wants to Trade Mazda CX-5 for CX-70. Then Salesman Tells Him Monthly Payment

A Mazda CX-5 owner who brought his car in for service was stunned by a dealership’s offer.

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Driving 20 Years of Bentley Flying Spur Shows How Much—And How Little—Has Changed

There are so many anniversaries, celebrations, and reasons to crack open a bottle of something special this year that I’m ashamed to admit that a fair few have passed me by. I imagine it’ll be the same case for you.

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