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The McLaren P1's Designer Thinks the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Is 'Stunning'

Believe it or not, Frank Stephenson, the famed car designer, is still gushing about the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. The Italian automaker revealed the car nearly two years ago, pledging to build just 33 examples. It's a faithful tribute to the 33 Stradale of the late 1960s, considering the quagmire…

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This Might Be Nissan's New Sedan Before You're Supposed to See It

Update: This story has been updated with more information regarding Nissan's EV concept in China.

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Woman Starts Driving. Then Water Starts Pouring Onto Her Mercedes G-Wagon's Dashboard and Touchscreen

This woman’s luxury car couldn’t even handle a bit of rain. Now she’s wondering if it’s a sign to get rid of it entirely. There are a few places where you expect to get wet: The shower, the beach, and even at the water park. But inside your own car—which…

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Woman Gets Into Her Kia. Then Out of Nowhere, Her Screen Starts Smoking

Kia makes some excellent cars, but it's also had its fair share of quality issues, as Kelley Blue Book reports. To add another jab, the South Korean auto giant recently went viral for all the wrong reasons. In a TikTok video with more than 1.2 million views, West Virginia mom and…

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‘Doesn’t Even Smell Like Gas’: Texas Man Drives Volkswagen to 76 Gas Station. Then He Realizes He Filled Up On a Mystery Liquid

A Houston motorist says he spent $52 at the pump before realizing something was seriously wrong with the fuel. What came out wasn’t gas, and it could cause major damage.In a TikTok video viewed more than 1.4 million times, creator Kam Jackson (@kamiibltzjackson) shows us what happened recently when he…

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Why Carbon-Ceramic Brakes Are Expensive. And Why They Might Be Worth It

A couple of years ago, a Brembo engineer told me something that stuck: If you buy a car with carbon-ceramic brakes, you’ll likely never need to replace the rotors. I’d heard the benefits of carbon-ceramic brakes talked up before, but this particularly bold claim seemed wild, an answer to the ultimate…

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963 RSP Revealed: Meet Porsche's Street-Legal Le Mans Hypercar

For years, the difference between road car and race car was a bit more nebulous than it is now. Especially at places like Le Mans, it wasn’t until the 1960s that the paths for road cars and top-flight prototypes started to diverge. Now, the stuff you see at the pointy…

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VW's New EV Platform Still Supports Combustion Engines

It’s been a little over four years since Volkswagen announced SSP, its all-encompassing electric vehicle architecture. The Scalable Systems Platform was originally expected to be ready by now, but it has been delayed until later this decade. Multiple reports from German media attributed the setback to VW’s software division, Cariad.…

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Regulations Have Killed Fun Cars In Europe

Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed the gradual demise of performance vehicles in Europe. Honda’s decision to retire the Civic Type R this week follows a long string of similar announcements by other brands. Not because they wanted to, but because they had to. Honda diplomatically says the CTR…

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Chrysler Finally Has Its Own Design Studio

Chrysler is turning 100 this year—a big deal for any company. To celebrate, the brand is making some major changes to its operations over the next few years in hopes of getting the storied American automaker back on track.

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Another State Could Legalize Japanese Mini Trucks

A bipartisan bill introduced in Oregon this week would legalize the registering of imported Kei trucks. If passed, the state would become the latest to take direct action to protect these vehicles when they comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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Lotus Says the Emira Will Be Even Better to Drive for 2026

Although Lotus only began selling the Emira in the United States last year, the automaker is already improving the sports car. The Emira debuted in 2021 and went on sale in some parts of the world in 2022. For 2026, Lotus has made several technical upgrades that enhance its track…

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BMW to Keep Making Z4 Because People Keep Buying Them: Report

The BMW Z4 might be sticking around for longer than expected. The German roadster was rumored to bow out in October 2025, though a report dating back to 2023 suggested production had been extended to March of next year. Now, a new rumor claims Z4 production has been stretched even…

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duPont Registry Launches New Car Leasing Platform for Luxury & Exotic Vehicles

June 5, 2025 – Miami, FL – duPont Registry Group (DRG), the trailblazer in the luxury and exotic automotive ecosystem, proudly announces the launch of duPont Registry New Car Leasing, a first-of-its-kind customized service designed to redefine the nationwide leasing experience for new luxury sedans, SUVs and exotic sports cars…

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Audi Driver Hits Woman’s Car On the Highway and Flees. Now Her Realtor Friend Is Offering a Discount to Anyone Who Finds Them

A New York woman went viral on TikTok after publicly defending her friend, who she said was recently involved in a hit-and-run with an Audi driver.Kaitlyn Chen (@chenkaitlyn), who’s been documenting her “realty journey” in New York and Long Island, shared footage of what appeared to be her friend just…

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Volvo Superfan Explains Why They're 'One Of the Best Cars' Under $5K For Teens. He Might Be Onto Something

A Volvo S60 owner says his vehicle is “one of the best cars for teens” under $5,000. That’s TikToker @majkic06, who shows off a Volvo S60 from the 2000s.A series of on-screen text overlays accompany several glamour shots of the shiny vehicle in Majkic’s viral post. The clip, which has…

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UK Car Production Falls to Lowest Levels in 70 Years

Vehicle production in the United Kingdom fell to its lowest level in 70 years after a combination of poor holiday timing and tariff uncertainty, according to Wards Auto. Citing the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK built just 59,203 units in April, the lowest monthly level since 1952,…

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Ram Just Proved America Can't Quit the V-8

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said the brand "screwed up" by dropping the Hemi V-8 for the 1500 pickup, so now it's making a much-heralded return. It turns out that even as we head towards an electric—or at least an electrified future—eight cylinders, grouped in fours, and spaced 90 degrees apart,…

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Honda Wants to Make the 'World's Most Efficient' Hybrids

As electric vehicle enthusiasm wanes and more buyers pivot back to traditional gas cars and hybrids, many automakers are doing the same. Honda has already hinted at slowing its roll on EV production, and now the Japanese automaker wants to go all-in on hybrids.

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Subaru WRX Sales Have Fallen Off a Cliff

Subaru released its May sales results this week, and things weren’t rosy. The entire brand is down 10.4 percent for the month, with some models seeing sharp decreases compared to May 2024. However, it was the WRX that saw the biggest decline, with sales down a whopping 71.2 percent last…

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Ram's 'Symbol of Protest' Badge for Hemi V-8s Is Ridiculous and Genius

It's official: the Hemi is back. Ram announced today the 5.7-liter V-8 will return unchanged, an available option for the 1500 pickup in the 2026 model year, with order books open now. Every new Ram equipped with a Hemi will receive a badge on the front fenders, dubbed the "Symbol…

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The New Galaxy A7 Isn't a Smartphone. It's a Sedan With Insane Range

We rarely cover cars sold exclusively in China, but we’re willing to make an exception on occasion if there’s a compelling reason. Geely’s latest product meets the criteria with its unusual name, impressive driving range, and the simple fact that it’s not another SUV. Roughly the same size as a…

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Honda Says It's Forced to Kill The Civic Type R In Europe

Honda is saying sayonara to the Civic Type R in Europe with a final send-off aptly named the Ultimate Edition. Sales of the Japanese hot hatch will come to an end next year on the Old Continent. Before it bows out, the compact performance car is available in any color…

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Volvo's Smart New Seatbelt Adapts to Your Body

Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin invented the modern three-point safety belt in 1959, and the company gave away the patent for free. It's estimated that the invention has saved more than one million lives. Now, the Swedish automaker aims to take seatbelt technology to the next level.

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The Hemi V-8 Is Back: ‘We Screwed Up,' Says Ram CEO

The Hemi-powered Ram 1500 is back, and it goes on sale this summer for the 2026 model year. It won't be the standard engine in the pickup, but if you're a cylinder counter and can't live without eight of them, it'll cost up to $1,200 to upgrade. Order books are…

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