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Tom Matano was a little shocked when he first visited Mazda’s design studio in Hiroshima. He joined the company in 1983 to head up the California design studio at the newly formed Mazda Research of America (MRA). At the time, his colleagues in Japan were working on the second-generation FC…

India is one of the last bastions of cheap cars. Econoboxes are still prevalent in the world’s most populous country where Skoda recently launched a $9,300 crossover with ventilated seats. The traditional sedan segment is well-covered as well, and Maruti Suzuki just launched the fourth-generation Dzire (no, that’s not a…

After launching its first-ever pickup truck, Kia is back to its modus operandi, which is to pump out SUVs. Its biggest of the gas-fueled lot, the Telluride, is gearing up for a second generation. The current model has been around for nearly six years, so it's no surprise a successor…

Head to Audi’s German website and you’ll find no fewer than 12 SUVs, as small as the Q2 and as big as the Q8. There’s something for everyone since the Four Rings have gasoline, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and electric models. What you won’t find in the configurator is a dedicated…

Much like Toyota, Hyundai is one of the few automakers that hasn’t completely given up on traditional switchgear. You’ll find a decent number of old-school buttons even in the most recent products. In fact, we previously pointed out how the latest Ioniq 5 and Tucson have more physical controls than…

What's your definition of a catastrophic engine failure? On the outside, this 5.2-liter V-10 from an Audi S6 doesn't look terrible. It sat outside without an intake manifold, but that doesn't mean the internals are junk. But they are. In fact, just about everything inside this engine is scrap metal.

Early spring in Tokyo is magical. That’s when sakura—the Japanese cherry blossoms—envelop the city in delicate waves of white and pink. The flowers usually bloom in early April, and within mere weeks, they’re gone. The beauty and impermanence of these falling petals draws people from around the world.

 Trucks used to be tools. They weren’t fancy or luxurious. Automakers designed them to get things done without too much pomp and circumstance getting in the way of hard work. A stunning restoration of this 1978 Ford F-250 Highboy serves as a glorious reminder to how awesome these pickups used…

"Even the rich cry" is an expression that reminds us even those living in comfort can face difficult times. In the automotive field, these days, this is the case for Porsche. The company that built its reputation on sports cars flourished with an expansion into SUVs and luxury sedans. But times…

Looking for the quickest production cars on the planet? You've found them. Every car in this new Dragtimes video is incredibly quick. At 1,020 horsepower, the Tesla Model S Plaid is actually the underdog here, because it's facing the 1,234-hp Lucid Air Sapphire. And both are playing second fiddle to…

The Honda EV Plus might just be the most important EV you've never heard of. This electric car was the first on the American market to use something besides lead-acid car batteries for power. Instead, it used an innovative nickel-metal hydride battery and a Honda-developed brushless motor for an impressive…