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I'm sure it's crossed your mind before: "What if X automaker made Y car?" Whether it's an all-new model, a cross cut of several, or simply a key tweak to a beloved classic, those little what-ifs could elevate great cars to legends in our minds.

Nissan put the new Z on sale in 2021, but it took the company a long time to ramp up production. Finally, it seems to be churning out Zs at a decent clip, and for the first time in its history, Nissan's new sports car outsold its closest rival, the…

When somebody asks me what electric car they should buy, the answer often is some Hyundai or Kia. That's not to say that the South Korean automaker makes the only good EVs around. But its offerings are some of the best, offering fast charging speeds, great range and style in spades. We…

The manual transmission is a dying breed. Waning demand and stricter emissions regulations have forced dozens of automakers to ditch the do-it-yourself shifter over the last few years. This year is no different. A few hatchbacks, a handful of sedans, and even a pickup truck all lost their six-speeds for…

It’s officially 2025, and the previous year’s sales results are trickling out. Early this morning, Rivian announced its sales results and things are looking up — Rivian sold more cars in 2024 than it did in 2023. 

Toyota introduced the manual-transmission GR Supra partway through 2023, finally putting a clutch pedal in its flagship sports car. It proved relatively popular, accounting for 43% of Supras sold in the US in 2023. For 2024, the manual take rate went up by quite a bit—Toyota tells us 65% of…

The Defender brand has announced plans to enter the Dakar Rally in 2026 as part of a three-year programme.

It’s January, which means automakers are tallying their sales numbers from last year. In Kia’s case, it had a fantastic 2024 on all fronts, including electric models.

Sebastien Loeb says he is 'not obsessed' with winning the Dakar Rally after coming close to clinching the top prize on several occasions.