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We Took a BMW X5 Rock-Crawling. It's Better Than You Think

BMW has never been in the business of off-roading. Its crossovers perform best on pavement, with the looks, ride quality, and performance you expect from the German luxury automaker. That is, until now.

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Ford's Employee Pricing For Everyone Won't Get You a Cheap Raptor

Amid all the tariff talk and general anarchy in the automotive world, Ford is hoping to keep buyers motivated by opening up employee pricing to everyone. The program is available on most vehicles in Ford and Lincoln lineups, including models built in the US as well as those imported. Ford's…

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So It Begins: Stellantis Idles Canada, Mexico Plants Over Tariffs

Just one day after the Trump administration announced its finalized plans for a 25 percent import tariffs on cars, and on the same day those tariffs go into effect, Stellantis announced it's pausing production at Canada and Mexico plants. CNBC reports that Stellantis will idle the Windsor, Ontario assembly for…

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America's Beautiful, Forgotten Hypercars

In its purest form, a concept car is a look into an automaker's crystal ball. It showcases new technology, over-the-top design, and outrageous performance. While most concepts take center stage at auto shows, more often than not, they’re relegated to a dusty museum or sent to a crusher afterward.

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Hyundai Won't Raise Prices Over Tariffs, But Kills Free Maintenance

Tariffs threaten to increase the price of new cars, but not every automaker will pass the costs to the consumer. Hyundai CEO José Muñoz said this week the company will not increase its prices to offset tariff costs. But changes are coming to the company's dealership experience. Hyundai is allegedly…

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McLaren Will Make More Than Supercars

McLaren will soon undergo a huge corporate shakeup. Over the next six months, the British supercar maker will be restructured into a new holding company, merging with Forseven, a British startup backed by CYVN Holdings, the Abu Dhabi-based company that agreed to purchase McLaren back in October.

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What Makes a Car Beautiful?

The cars we love are machines designed by humans. The Pontiac Aztek, Lamborghini Miura, Citroën 2CV, and Chrysler PT Cruiser—beautiful or not—were all styled with purpose and intent. But that doesn't mean the public embraces every new car that pushes design boundaries.

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The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Makes So Much Sense: First Drive Review

The new Subaru Forester is a bit sluggish and it doesn’t have great fuel economy; The new Forester Hybrid solves both of those problems for not a whole lot more money. It’s a no-brainer.

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The Genesis G90 Looks Even Better as a Coupe

Genesis is becoming the new Cadillac for concept cars that rarely make it to production. The stunning 2021 X and 2022 X Convertible concepts are still fresh in our minds, and now, a new pair has arrived to tempt us even more. Like their predecessors, these latest designs are essentially…

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The New Hyundai Nexo Shows Hydrogen Isn't Dead

When Hyundai rolled out the Initium hydrogen concept in late October 2024, it gave us a solid preview of the new Nexo. Fast-forward to April 2025, the hydrogen crossover is entering its second generation. It’s the first production model to embrace a fresh design language, dubbed “Art of Steel.” Vastly…

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The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Gets Split Headlights

Although the Ioniq 6 has been around for three years, it still looks like it traveled back in time. Despite its avant-garde styling, Hyundai is already giving the electric sedan a mid-cycle update. It’s still as polarizing as ever, perhaps even more so after switching to split headlights. The redesigned…

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2025 EV Sales So Far: GM Wins, Tesla Loses

First-quarter sales results are rolling in, and things are looking up for most automakers. Toyota sales are off to a strong start, Mazda and Subaru had record months, and Kia had its best quarter ever. But when digging into the data, results for electric vehicles were much more mixed.

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Mazda and Subaru Just Had Their Best Months Ever

Mazda and Subaru revealed sales numbers for the first quarter of 2025, with each brand posting record numbers for the month of March. Mazda sales jumped by 16.1 percent compared to March 2024, while Subaru saw a 16.6-percent increase. The massive gains might have something to do with tariffs.

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Audi Is Selling Its Fastest Race Cars

There are "rare opportunities" and there are genuinely rare opportunities. This is the latter. Audi announced that it's selling examples of its fastest, most technologically advanced race cars ever: The Le Mans-winning R18 LMP1 and the RS5 DTM. If you can buy it, you should.

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The Dodge Charger EV Is Already Outselling the Supra in 2025

Update: Nissan has released sales figures for its Z sports car. This story has been updated with those figures.

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The Man Behind Hyundai's Design Revolution: Interview With SangYup Lee

Over the last decade, Hyundai has emerged as a design leader in the automotive industry, and its luxury arm, Genesis, is upending the traditional hierarchy with distinctive, beautiful cars. Much of that credit goes to SangYup Lee, who joined Hyundai as design chief in 2016. He’s one of the most…

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Kia Sales Are Booming

Kia's strong start to 2025 continued through February and March, which resulted in the company having its best first quarter ever. The brand saw its sales increase 10.7 percent through the first three months of the year compared to 2024, moving 198,850 vehicles. March was also a record-breaking month for…

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The Nissan Rogue and Pathfinder Are Actually Cheaper for 2025

Last year, Nissan reduced Rogue production. Now, the Japanese automaker is cutting the crossover’s price for 2025. The entry-level 2025 Rogue S with front-wheel drive now starts at $29,980 with the $1,390 destination charge. That’s $640 cheaper than last year—and it's not just for the cheapest trim.

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Wheels Are More Complex Than Ever. Here's Why

Once upon a time, most new cars came with simple steel wheels designed for strength. Hubcaps took care of the styling, even on snazzy luxury cars. There were some exceptions of course, but even when widespread use of styled aluminum wheels expanded in the 1980s, designs remained relatively simple.

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The 2025 Audi RS E-Tron GT Is the Q-Ship GOAT: First Drive Review

A Japanese shinkansen travels at 200 miles per hour in a smooth, serene silence. Onboard, a salaryman brims his beer glass without worry that a single drop of Sapporo will spill.

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Why Volkswagen Golf GTI and R Sales Are Way Down

With the first quarter of the year in its rearview mirror, Volkswagen of America is happy to report deliveries are up 7.1 percent. While the Taos and Jetta did all the heavy lifting, the Golf GTI and R sales fell off a cliff. The hot hatches suffered a double-digit decrease,…

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Nissan Is Rebadging Two Renault Models

Alliances help automakers cut costs and speed up development. With Nissan in desperate need of fresh products to bounce back after more than a few rough years, it’s eager to capitalize on its partnership with Renault. After announcing plans last month to bring back the Micra supermini as a reskinned…

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The 2026 Honda Prelude's Interior Looks Familiar

Honda took everyone by surprise at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show with the return of the Prelude. The low-slung sports coupe had all windows blacked out to keep prying eyes from looking inside the cabin. After about a year and a half since the car’s unexpected return, we can finally…

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These Two BMWs Aren't Real. We Wish They Were

April Fool's Day hasn’t been the same since the whole "Voltswagen" fiasco four years ago (remember that?). But a few automakers still take the opportunity to have some fun and celebrate the occasion via their official channels.

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Toyota Is Already Off To a Strong Start In 2025

Toyota was one of the best-selling automakers in all of 2024, and the company hopes to continue that success in 2025 with a strong opening to the new year.

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