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Ferrari Trademarks Hint at Two New Special Editions

Ferrari does a remarkable job concealing its future products from the public. It’s not an automaker known for leaks, but now and then, a tidbit of information surfaces that spools up the rumor mill to full power as everyone ponders what it could mean. The latest is a pair of…

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GM's EV Sales Are Booming. But Can It Catch Tesla?

If you work on any of GM's electric vehicles, give yourself a pat on the back. This past week, the company released a full list of EV sales figures for the first quarter of 2025, and the numbers are shockingly good (pun intended).

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‘Lawyer Up’: Woman Drops Off Mercedes At Dealership For Oil Change. Then She's Told It’s Totaled, Costs $27K To ‘Fix 5 Wires’

A Mercedes owner says her car was totaled after bringing it into the dealership for a simple oil change. Abby Calhoun (@abbycalhoun.blog) posted a viral TikTok that’s accrued over 1.8 million views documenting her shock upon learning of the vehicular catastrophe.

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These Might Be the Last V-8-Powered Jaguars Ever

Jaguar is going through a major rebranding right now. It stopped producing every model last year except for the F-Pace, but even it is on borrowed time. The automaker is getting ready to say goodbye to the model—and its V-8 engine—as it shifts to electric, giving the SUV a limited-run…

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The BMW M3 Touring Is Just Better Than the Sedan: Review

The BMW M3 was, at launch, a polarizing car. Not because of its power, nor due to its pedigree, but instead because of its odd maw. Time has been kind to the M3 (also the M4), and the public seems to have gotten used to the grille; the latest car…

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The BMW 5 Series Is Dominating In Europe Right Now

Mercedes-Benz and BMW unveiled the current E-Class and 5 Series within a month of each other in 2023. Buyers are clearly favoring one over the other so far this year, and those in Stuttgart have to be a bit disappointed with the trend. The 5 Series is outselling the E-Class…

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Woman Visits Toyota Dealership. Then a Salesman Refuses to Give Her a Pricing Breakdown When She’s Quoted $27,500

A woman is swearing off a Toyota dealership in a Dallas suburb after they purportedly refused to give her a pricing breakdown for a $27,500 vehicle. But not everyone is sympathetic to her cause.

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'I'm Convinced:' Driver Tries Hack to Get Scuffs Off Your Paint. All You Need Is Comet, Water, and a Rag

This scuff-removing hack is going viral on TikTok. But is it really worth risking your paint job?

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Apple CarPlay Gets Even Better With iOS 26. Here's How

Apple is rolling out new software for iPhone users beginning this fall: iOS 26. With that, we’ll see key updates to our iPhones and iPads, but most importantly for automotive enthusiasts, there will be major changes to the Apple CarPlay experience.

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Man Says This is the Real Reason Some Cars Have the Gas Tank on the Driver's Side. Is His Viral Claim True?

If you’ve ever wondered why some cars have their gas caps on the passenger side while others have them on the driver’s side, you’re not alone. One content creator on TikTok claims it’s all about traditional gender roles—but not everyone agrees.

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Car Shipments to the US Have Fallen Off a Cliff. Guess Why

Sea-based car shipments to the United States fell off a cliff in May, down over 70 percent versus the same time last year, according to Automotive News. Citing trade database Descartes Datamyne, the report claims there were nearly 10,000 fewer vehicles imported via ocean ports.

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First-Time Shopper Buys Her ‘Dream Car.’ Then the Salesman ‘Scams’ Her out of Her Audi

One Houston woman says she had a nightmare experience trying to custom order her dream car, only to be steered toward something else entirely by an unscrupulous salesman.

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The New Nissan Leaf Is Torquier. But That's Not Even Its Biggest Upgrade

Nissan has been teasing the new Leaf since the end of March, when the first official image was at the center of the company’s product onslaught. Since then, we’ve learned that it will be the company’s most aerodynamic production model, although the version for the United States won’t be as…

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Here's Why Mechanics Hate Sending You Videos. And Why They're Wrong

First, it was photo evidence. Then it was inspection reports. Now your car’s oil change comes with a bonus feature: a mechanic begging you to approve repairs on camera, like OnlyFans for alternators.

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'I Haven't Seen This Car Before:' Mechanic Works on Customer's Ford. Then He Takes a Closer Look at the Windshield Sticker

One mechanic is about to change the oil on his new customer’s Ford when he takes a closer look at a sticker on the windshield. With nearly 20,000 miles between oil changes, is this Ford a ticking time bomb, or is it a simple case of a forgetful technician?

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This Jaguar E-Type Restomod Hides a V-12 Secret

The E-Type is one of Jaguar's most iconic vehicles. Production lasted from 1961 to 1974, spanning three generations. These days, the E-Type is a prime candidate for the restomod treatment; buyers who want the Jag's iconic looks with a modern powertrain and technology.

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Woman Doesn't Want to Get Taken Advantage of at the Mechanic. So She Puts on a Disguise

A woman on TikTok says she dressed up as a man—fake beard and all—before heading to the mechanic in hopes of avoiding being taken advantage of.

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The Kia Tasman Pickup Might Spawn a Toyota 4Runner SUV Rival

Kia introduced the Tasman, its first truck, last October for markets like Asia and Australia. However, the company might already have bigger plans to expand the model's appeal.

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'This Is, By Far, The Perfect Vehicle:' Mechanic Spots 2017 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Edition at Auction. Then He Sees the Price

Robb the Car Guy (@robbthecarguy) has highlighted yet another example as to why Toyotas aren’t the first choice for used car dealers. While acknowledging their excellent build quality, he says that prices for used vehicles make profiting off of them a difficult prospect.

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Woman Walks Up to a Brand-New Ford Lariat. Then She Learns it has a New 'Luxury' Feature

Dealerships always highlight the new features and perks of car models to lure people into buying. Sometimes these features don’t necessarily improve the car’s performance so much as its aesthetic or vibe. Still, they’re packaged as something you can’t miss out on.

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BMW Will Start Hiking Prices In July

Most of BMW’s lineup is about to get more expensive for 2026. The automaker recently informed dealers that prices for many of its models would increase by 1.9 percent starting July 1, and customers could pay as much as $2,500 more than before on certain cars.

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Every Hot Hatchback You Can Buy In 2025

Hot hatchbacks don't have the same stranglehold over the affordable performance segment that they once did. At least, not in the US. As recently as the mid-2010s, we were spoiled for choice with options like the Fiat 500 Abarth, the Ford Focus and Fiesta STs, the Mazdaspeed 3—and so many…

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Woman Starts Her GMC Denali SUV. Then It Sputters Out

A woman captured the moment her GMC Yukon Denali sputtered out on video. She then asked the internet if this is "normal." Unfortunately for her, the answer appears to be yes.

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The New Cadillac Optiq-V Packs a Ton of Power, Tesla Charging

Cadillac is going all-in on performance with its V-Series cars—including the automaker's latest electric vehicles. The Lyriq was the first EV to get the V-Series performance treatment, and now that nameplate extends to the smaller Optiq.

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'Big Gap Here:' Man Buys Hyundai Elantra. Then He Realizes Newer Models All Have This Design Flaw That Leads To Rust

A man learned the hard way to trust your instincts after he bought a 2021 Hyundai Elantra. His concern about a potential design quirk leading to rust was correct.

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