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Koenigsegg Just Reclaimed a Very Important Hypercar Speed Record

All it took for Koenigsegg to reclaim the 0-249-0 mph record from Rimac was a few software tweaks to the Jesko Absolut. The company’s software engineers recalibrated the Light Speed Transmission and engine management system while introducing a new torque control system that now allows the Absolut to manage traction…

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Ram's Hemi-Themed Mechanical Bull Wasn't Stolen After All

Update: This story has been updated with new information from Ram, and an official statement from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

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In Defense of the Toyota GR Corolla Automatic

Some cars absolutely need a manual transmission. Buying an automatic Mazda Miata, for example, is an indefensible decision. The short-throw six-speed is a large part of what makes that sports car so iconic.

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Spotted: New McLaren Artura Variants Caught Testing

The McLaren Artura had a rough launch. The automaker delayed deliveries and paused production in 2023 to implement additional quality control procedures, with its CEO admitting the car wasn't “mature.” Despite all that, it seems McLaren might be ready to give the plug-in hybrid supercar a few updates.

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Czinger Cancels GT Car and SUV So It Can Build More Supercars

Czinger, the small American carmaker known for using 3D printing to manufacture its 21C supercar, announced plans in 2022 to expand its lineup to include a grand tourer and a Lamborghini Urus-fighting SUV. Now, that's no longer the case, according to the company's chief commercial officer.

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Ford's $30,000 Truck Isn't a Slate Competitor. It's Something Different

Yesterday, Ford dropped a pretty significant bombshell: The company is building a $30,000 electric pickup truck using an entirely new manufacturing process at its Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky. That truck is destined to arrive in 2027.

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Cadillac Will Hand-Paint Your Blackwing a Custom Color—But It'll Cost You

Luxury-car buyers want something unique. It’s not just enough to have a fancy car—you need a fancy car that’s unlike the one your neighbor’s got. This has proven to be great business for a bunch of carmakers, and Cadillac is getting in on the game. It just announced Curated by…

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Toyota Wants to Use Its New Gas Engines for Everything

Toyota is adamant that the internal combustion engine still has a bright future despite the rise of electric vehicles. The world’s largest carmaker has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to ICE by partnering with fellow Japanese brands Subaru and Mazda on a new family of gas engines. Smaller and lighter four-cylinder…

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Mercedes CEO Warns Europe's Car Industry Could Collapse: 'We Need a Reality Check'

Only a few years ago, Mercedes-Benz was confident about going all-in on electric vehicles in Europe. In 2021, it projected that by the end of the decade, it would stop selling cars with combustion engines "where market conditions allow." Not only has the luxury brand dropped this ambitious goal, but…

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There's a New V-12 Supercar—And Yes, It Has a Manual

Everywhere you look, there’s a new electric supercar with outrageous horsepower figures, gliding along to 60 miles per hour in complete silence. But despite the spectacle, customers simply aren’t falling in love with these battery-powered machines. Because while a battery-powered sedan might make sense, a top-tier performance car needs sound—real,…

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The Ultimate Guide to Monterey Car Week 2025

For classic car and supercar enthusiasts alike, Monterey Car Week is one of the most exciting events of the year—it's like Christmas in August. The annual automotive extravaganza has been around for 75 years, and it promises to be even more extravagant going into 2025.

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Ford Is Changing the Way It Builds Cars Forever: '40 Percent Faster'

Today, Ford announced a massive $5-billion investment in its American manufacturing facilities, with the promise of creating or securing over 4,000 jobs across the Louisville Assembly Plant and the BlueOval Battery Park in Michigan.

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The Escape Will Die So Ford's New Mid-Size EV Pickup Can Live

Ford's self-described "Model T moment" is here. The company just revealed a new low-cost, flexible vehicle architecture that it plans to use as an underpinning for a slew of new EVs, including a mid-size pickup truck. To build the platform, Ford introduced what it calls its Universal EV Production System,…

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Ford Is Building a $30,000, Mid-Size Electric Pickup Truck

Jim Farley and Ford’s answer to the “existential threat” that China poses to the Western automakers is here. Almost. The Blue Oval revealed today its “Model T” moment, and it’s more than just a car, or even a range of cars. Ford is introducing its new “Universal EV Platform” alongside…

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Ian Callum's Vanquish Shooting Brake Looks Awesome—But It's Not Perfect

Ian Callum has done it again. The British designer, known for his work at Aston Martin and Jaguar, now runs his own design house simply dubbed Callum. There, he's known for restomods and redesigns on cars that include the Vanquish and the original Mini Cooper.

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BMW Once Considered Selling Range Rovers Directly—Yes, Really

It’s hard to imagine a time when BMW’s portfolio wasn’t chock-full of SUVs. The current lineup starts with the X1 and tops out with the X7, alongside the unconventionally styled iX and XM models. Elsewhere in the BMW Group family, there's the Mini Aceman and Countryman, the Alpina XB7, and…

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Audi RS6 Orders Hit an All-Time High

It’s been six years since Audi introduced the current-generation RS6 Avant. Although a new A6 Avant has been on sale in Europe for a few months, the old super wagon remains available. Usually, demand fades when a car nears retirement, but that’s not the case with Ingolstadt’s ultimate family hauler.…

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Jaguar's New Boss: There's Been an 'Exciting Response' to the Rebrand

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell is stepping down after just three years in the role, with Tata Motors' current CFO set to take his place. Starting in November, PB Balaji will assume the reins and lead Jaguar’s contentious rebranding push. The soon-to-be chief has already defended the brand’s "Copy…

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Screw Emissions: Dodge Durango Goes V-8-Only for 2026

Dodge is going all-in on being Stellantis’ performance brand. The automaker has announced that it’ll make the V-8 engine the standard powertrain across the Durango lineup for 2026.

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Every Convertible You Can Still Buy in 2025

Unless you’re shopping for a supercar or a Wrangler-style off-roader where roof panels can be taken off by hand, the options for a new convertible in 2025 are pretty slim. The days of the Average Joe being able to afford an impractical indulgence, such as a two-door car that can’t…

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Dodge CEO Basically Confirms the V-8 Charger's Return: 'Don't Be Surprised if it Would Fit'

Dodge CEO Matt McAlear has all but confirmed what we already suspected. The American carmaker is leaning back into combustion-powered cars, and a Hemi V-8-powered Charger is very much back on the table.

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The Dodge Charger Sixpack Is Way Cheaper Than the EV

Dodge just revealed a bunch of new details on its upcoming Dodge Charger Sixpack, including pricing. The highly anticipated gas-powered version of the company's muscle car will get two power output options, as well as standard all-wheel drive, with the ability to switch to rear-wheel drive on demand. And it'll…

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Rezvani’s Retro-Themed 911 Is Cooler Than Most Actual Porsches

It's wild to think Rezvani has been around for over a decade, churning out slick-looking supercars and military-inspired SUVs. Now, the California-based company is turning its attention to retro-themed Porsches. The firm has unveiled a pair of 935-inspired creations it calls the RR1 600 and the RR1 750.

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Can the Honda Passport TrailSport Keep Up With the Toyota 4Runner?

The Toyota 4Runner has carved out an interesting niche for itself. The truck-based, adventure-bound SUV isn’t quite as brawny as the Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco, yet it delivers the same level of off-road prowess. And it does so while being more comfortable and more reliable.

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One of Volkswagen’s EVs Is Already Facing The Chopping Block

After a hesitant start, the Volkswagen Group’s EV onslaught is finally paying off. In the first half of the year, global EV sales for the entire automotive conglomerate rose 47 percent to about 465,000 units, giving the company an 11-percent share of the global market. However, it’s not all sunshine…

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