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This One-Off Audi TT Is Not What It Seems

The late Ferdinand Piëch may have ruled with an iron fist, but he ensured things got done. During his tenure as CEO of the Volkswagen Group from 1993 to 2002, some of the company’s most ambitious engineering projects were approved, culminating in the development of the Bugatti Veyron. He left…

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Honda Is Developing a New V-6 for its Upcoming Hybrids

It feels like the era of downsizing engines and adding complex turbocharger systems might soon come to an end. Honda has announced that it's developing a new V-6 engine that will serve as an integral part of the automaker’s next-generation hybrid system, one that will power its future large hybrid…

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This Tiny Supercapacitor Could Be the Future of Hybrid Cars

Despite the seemingly never-ending stream of news decrying the reversal of electric vehicle progress, work continues on improving hybrid and EVs. Automakers and independent firms are always researching new ways to improve battery storage and efficiency. One potential method of making hybrids better involves the use of supercapacitors.

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Bentley Isn't Giving up on Gas Engines: 'We Want To Give Our Customers a Choice'

Bentley was once bullish on electrification, unveiling the EXP 100 concept in 2019 and pledging to go fully electric by the end of the decade. Recently, however, as global enthusiasm for EVs wanes, the brand has slowed its plans—now targeting 2035 and beyond. In fact, Bentley is even preparing to…

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Infiniti Is Building a New Manual Sports Sedan. Here's Everything We Know

Nissan is preparing a new generation of its Skyline sedan for markets abroad. Here in the US, we’ll get an Infiniti-badged version of the same four-door performance car instead. While Nissan undergoes a major restructuring, the company has recognized the need for new products, which include new models for the…

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The 2026 BMW M2 CS Is an Addictively Good Drift Machine: Review

With its ravenous inline-six engine, finely tuned chassis, and unmistakable compact, two-door attitude, the current G87-generation BMW M2 is still one of the best modern performance cars out there. It’s certainly one of our favorites.

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Lexus F Models May Be in Trouble

Remember the original Lexus IS F? Lexus took an otherwise ordinary compact luxury sedan, stuffed a snarling 5.0-liter V-8 under the hood, added flared fenders and stacked exhaust tips, and unleashed it into the world. That car kicked off an entire lineup of V-8-powered F models, including the RC F…

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This Lovely Jaguar E-Type Restomod Is Lighter Than a Miata

While Jaguar is currently busy reinventing itself, there are many who still remember what the car maker used to be—the glory days of the iconic E-Type. British coachbuilder Eagle has been crafting updated versions of the E-Type for a bit now, but the company's latest creation takes things to a…

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Toyota's New V-8 Might Not Be Just for Supercars

We’ve been talking about Toyota’s new V-8 for a while, but only in the context of supercars. However, it appears the large-displacement engine could have a broader range of applications beyond high-performance vehicles. The company’s head of powertrains admitted in an interview with Australian media that it’s technically possible to…

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Honda Rules Out a Manual Gearbox for the New Prelude

Ever since Honda revived the Prelude, enthusiasts have been pleading for a manual gearbox. However, any remaining hope for a third pedal has now completely vanished. A senior company official confirmed at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show that there are no plans for a manual, citing incompatibility with the hybrid…

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This Company Made a Ferrari 599XX Race Car for the Road. It Rules

Talos Vehicles, a British engineering firm that specializes in low-volume performance cars, has unveiled a new sports car after a lengthy two years of development. On the surface, it looks like a modified version of the Ferrari 599 GTB (because it is), but the so-called XXT is closer to a…

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Travis Pastrana's New Gymkhana Car Is a 'Completely Unhinged' Subaru Brat

Gymkhana is back for its latest iteration. That means there’s a crazy new Gymkhana build to go with it. We all remember the Family Huckster—Travis Pastrana’s active aero Subaru GL built for Gymkhana 12. Now there’s an even crazier "Brataroo 9500 Turbo," a 9,500 rpm, carbon-bodied, active aero lunatic Subaru…

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The Ringbrothers 'Kingpin' Mustang Is an 800-Horsepower Piece of Art

SEMA week is here. Some of the greatest (and some of the jankiest) builds in the automotive universe all gather in Las Vegas for one big aftermarket showdown. The cast of usual suspects are all on the show floor, with the Ringbrothers being one of the most prolific builders in…

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'We're Changing the Structure:' GM's Software Boss Steps Down Amid Major Overhaul

Last month, General Motors announced that it would launch a new zonal architecture meant to transform how the company builds its vehicles, with software playing a vital role. Recently, though, the company made some changes to who will oversee that team.

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There's a Reason BMW Brought the M5 Touring to America, Not the M3

The BMW M5 Touring is the automaker’s first performance wagon in the US in, well, a very long time—but it’s already proving to be a big hit. Through the first few months of 2025, demand for the M5 Touring outpaced that of the sedan, putting it on track to become…

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The 10 Longest-Lasting Sedans You Can Buy

Sedans have seen a steady decline in popularity over the past few years. Once the go-to choice for families, the classic four-door has been overtaken by crossovers and SUVs. These larger vehicles offer more practicality, sure, but that often comes with a higher cost of entry.

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Ford Reveals F-150 Raptor R With 900+ HP. But You Can't Buy It (Yet)

The horsepower wars may be over in the supercar world, but in trucklandia, the numbers keep climbing. Not satisfied with “only” 720 horsepower in the F-150 Raptor R, Ford decided there was room for more, way more. Possibly a preemptive answer to the returning Ram TRX, the Blue Oval’s supertruck…

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Ford Maverick Street Truck Gets 300 HP With the Mustang's Turbo

Ford revived the street truck formula a little over a year ago with the launch of the Maverick Lobo. For this year’s SEMA, the Blue Oval is taking things a step further by equipping its smallest pickup with a host of Ford Performance Parts. Compatible with the AWD XL, XLT,…

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Mazda's Rotary Sports Car Revival Faces an Uncertain Future

Hard to believe it’s already been two years since Mazda lifted the covers off the Iconic SP. Given the company’s track record of not bringing promising concept cars to fruition, we’ve been cautiously optimistic ever since. After all, we’ve been burned before: Remember the 2015 RX-Vision? That rotary-powered, rear-wheel-drive coupe…

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Audi Has Three Major Debuts Planned for 2026

Audi hasn’t been doing too well lately. Sales fell 11.8 percent last year to 1,671,218 vehicles and haven’t rebounded in the first nine months of 2025. Through September, shipments continued to decline, dropping 4.8 percent to 1,175,765 units. That’s despite the launch of several new core products, including the A5,…

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Kia Sales Are Way Up—But Its EVs Continue to Struggle

Kia continues to cook this year, with the Korean automaker recording its best October ever. The automaker sold just over 69,000 cars last month, beating October 2024’s sales by just 94 units. But some models definitely fared better than others.

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Porsche Patented a Way to Make Tunnel Rips Even Better

An excellent exhaust note remains a great joy. The right aural blast can take an okay drive and turn it into something that sticks in your mind. You know the drill when you're approaching one; roll the windows down, drop a gear, and scream towards the light on the car…

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Grand Theft Auto Won't Leave the US. The Game's Co-Founder Explains Why

Outside of the London expansion for the first Grand Theft Auto video game, the series has settled on satirizing America ever since. Gamers have committed mass atrocities in fictionalized versions of New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, and there’s a simple reason for that: There’s no place like the good ol' United States.

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Honda Engineers Want a New S2000. We're Not Holding Out Hope

Honda introduced the S2000 at the turn of the century, just over 25 years ago. It was a purpose-built convertible sports car that the automaker produced for a decade, and rumors of its return swirled for years, with no new car ever materializing. There are no definitive plans to resurrect the model, but there’s clearly still…

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BMW Is Killing Its M Competition Models. But for Good Reason

Update: This story has been updated with a confirmation from BMW and additional clarification on current Competition models.

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