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Buyers Are Noticing The Quality Of These Pickup Trucks Right Away
Stellantis Rolls Out Two-Tier Connectivity Plan

Many services now become free for 10 years; others like remote start now require a subscription after three months.

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The Clock Is Ticking For EV Tax Credits

President Donald Trump has signed the “Big Beautiful Bill” into law, and among its far-reaching provisions is the elimination of all current federal tax credits for new and used electric vehicles.

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The Latest F1 Trophies Were Made Entirely From LEGO

This year's Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone saw the top 3 drivers receiving trophies made entirely from LEGO bricks as part of the sport's 75th anniversary celebrations.

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The 2026 Porsche 911 Club Coupe is a Rare Birthday Gift

The Club Coupe will be limited to just 70 units, making it one of the rarest modern 911s.

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How The 'Big Beautiful Bill' Could Save You $10,000 On Your Next Car

The U.S. Senate has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, a sweeping tax and policy package that includes a proposed deduction for interest paid on loans for new vehicles assembled in the United States.

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Fiat Announces 500 Hybrid With Six-Speed Manual Transmission

Fiat is resurrecting the combustion engine for its timeless city car.

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People Are Really Happy With The Quality Of These SUVs
Fourth of July: The 10 Most Iconic American Cars
2026 BMW M2 CS Lays Claim To Nürburgring Lap Record

The record run beats the Audi RS3 by almost eight seconds.

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New Cars From These Brands Have The Most Problems In 2025

After leading the rankings in 2024, Ram fell all the way to seventh-from-last place in the 2025 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.

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BMW M Division Planning New "Dream Car"

BMW’s M division is reportedly prepping a new limited-production model. While still early in development, the company has confirmed it’s moving toward a low-volume special edition car.

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Ariel Atom Gets 525 hp Anniversary Special

The Ariel Motor Company has been producing stripped down, serious driver’s cars for 25 years now. Yup, for a quarter of a century, the brand has produced scaffolding-like chassises with grippy tires, powerful engines, and a lot of baked-in fun. Although the manufacturer does produce the off-road Nomad, most of these cars have been the street legal, yet track-focused Atom.

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Ram Can't Keep Up With All The Hemi 1500 Orders

Ram’s decision to offer the 5.7-liter Hemi V8 in the 1500 pickup again was a strategic move that would have been considered brilliant if the brand hadn't made the boneheaded decision to cancel the V8 in the first place.

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Almost Half A Million Nissans Could Have Defective Engines

Nissan just announced a major recall affecting 443,899 vehicles across both Nissan and Infiniti brands due to a risk of catastrophic engine failure.

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Even Ferrari Is Guilty Of This Mistake

Ferrari is backtracking on one of its more controversial tech decisions.

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Ferrari Gives The Roma An Amalfi Makeover For 2026

Ferrari has taken the wraps off its latest grand tourer, the 2026 Amalfi, a front-engined 2+2 coupe that effectively replaces the Roma.

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Porsche Introduces The All-Wheel Drive 911 4S Family For 2026

Porsche just added to the 992.2 911 family with the refreshed 2026 Carrera 4S Coupe, Cabriolet, and Targa 4S. As expected, these new all-wheel drive "S" variants adopt the same suite of upgrades introduced in the rear-wheel drive Carrera S models earlier this year, but with traction-focused enhancements and a noticeable bump in standard features—and price.

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SRT is Reborn, Let the V8 Burnouts Begin

It’s baaaack. Furthering Stellantis’ moves in North America to get away from the Europeanification of the brand, a Mopar legend is back; the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division.

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Sudden Drive Power Loss Causes BMW To Recall EVs

BMW is issuing a recall across its entire range of electric vehicles to fix a critical software bug that could abruptly shut down the drive motor. The automaker says that the loss of power could occur with little notice—a concern that prompted the safety campaign.

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2026 Mazda CX-5 Teases Sharper Styling; Full Reveal July 10

The "all-new" CX-5 looks to get sharper styling, but keeps a familiar shape.

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Uber Drivers Say Charging Is Their Biggest Barrier To EV Use

The push to rapidly electrify ride-hailing fleets is facing a new hurdle—charging infrastructure. According to data from Uber's recent driver survey, vehicle cost is no longer the primary concern stopping U.S. and U.K. drivers from switching to electric vehicles.

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Mazda Rotary, Electric Trucks, Legendary Lexus: AutoGuide Show Ep 76

This week we discuss our all-electric pick-up truck comparison between the Chevrolet Silverado EV and Ford F-150 Lightning. Kyle takes a look at the new Ford Explorer Tremor and drives the Hyundai Santa Fe. We also discuss a possible new Mazda sports car that could use some form of rotary power.

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7 Cars That Need to Be Convertibles
These Cars Are Selling So Fast Dealers Can't Keep Them In Stock

Cars that fly off the showroom floor as fast as dealerships can stock them aren’t likely to be found at discount prices.

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Don't Spend $47,045 On A 2025 Honda Civic Type R, Do This Instead...

How do we feel about the Honda Civic Type R?

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Firey, Abandoned Car Carrying Ship Finally Sinks

About three weeks after the fire broke out, the inevitable has happened as the Morning Midas is now sunk. The big transport ship caught fire around three weeks ago, believed to have started in the bay containing electric vehicles. The crew could not extinguish the fire and abandoned ship, leaving a big smoldering pile of steel floating around the ocean.

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The Best Car Care Sale of the Summer
Xiaomi S7 Ultra Prototype Smashes Four-Door Nürburgring Record

This 1,527-horsepower EV is now the third-quickest vehicle at the 'Ring.

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Judge Rules Trump Administration Can't Withhold EV Charging Funds

16 states along with the District of Columbia have filed suit against the federal government.

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New Study Finds Modern Cars Struggle With Blind Spots

Modern vehicles might be safer for their occupants than ever before, but they’re objectively worse at providing forward visibility to their operators.

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Driving 3 Iconic Lexuses to Celebrate the Automaker's 35th Anniversary

Lexus is celebrating 35 years in Canada. It’s a milestone reached last year in the United States, but that doesn’t make it any less significant. From the goal of a Japanese manufacturer making luxury automobiles to a worldwide powerhouse, Lexus has achieved a lot in a relatively short time.

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Mercedes-AMG Unveils GT XX Concept Previewing New Super Sedan
2026 Infiniti QX60 Pricing (Mostly) Holds Steady Despite Refresh

A year after receiving a new turbocharged engine, Infiniti’s top selling vehicle, the three-row QX60 receives a hefty overhaul for the 2026 model year. There’s a new look on the exterior, with a redesigned grille, illuminated three-dimensional INFINITI emblem, refreshed lower bumper, new daytime running lights, and what Infiniti calls a cleaner surfacing on the liftgate and rear fascia.

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Ford Escape Faces State-Level Sales Ban

Ford’s long-running compact crossover may have one more model year left in it, but availability could be limited due to emissions regulations—thanks, California!

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GM Recalls Chevrolet's Biggest Boys For Brake Fire Risk

General Motors is recalling more than 62,000 Chevrolet Silverados in the U.S. due to a defect in the braking system that could increase the risk of a fire.

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7 Racing Films To Watch If You're Excited For F1 The Movie
Everything We Know About The 2026 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

The 2026 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is expected to make a return after disappearing in 2022. Anticipated to debut in late 2025 as a 2026 model, this iteration is expected to be the most powerful GT500 to date.

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Formula 1 And MotoGP Are Now Owned By The Same People

After more than a year of deliberation, the European Union has approved Liberty Media’s acquisition of MotoGP. The merger was previously blocked over antitrust concerns.

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Koenigsegg Unveils Latest Megacar: Meet Sadair’s Spear
Sounds Like Mazda Is Working On A New RX-7

Mazda’s long-rumored return to rotary-powered performance is shaping up as the Iconic SP concept inches closer to a production reality.

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Dodge Chargers With Combustion Engines Are Officially In Production

Stellantis is accelerating production of its gasoline-powered Dodge Charger models at the Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario, a strategic pivot back to internal combustion engines welcomed by enthusiasts.

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It’s Not April 1st, Nissan Really is Building an Armada NISMO

Another Nissan model is getting the full NISMO treatment, and it's a vehicle we did not expect. The big, jumbo Armada SUV is set to get a street-orientated performance model later this year, simply called the Armada NISMO.

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Safety Regulators Already Looking At Tesla Robotaxi Driving Standards

Tesla’s debut of its driverless ride-hailing service in Austin has already attracted the attention of federal safety regulators.

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Hands-On Preview: 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Expands Off-Road Thrills

Ford's Tremor family gains a fifth member, and its first unibody SUV, in the latest Explorer model.

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Toyotas Will Cost An Average $270 More Starting Next Month

Lexus models aren't excluded; they'll see an increase of $208 on average, too.

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Why Civic is Better, Nissan LEAF Changes, ZR1X: AutoGuide Show Ep 75
Ford Tells Truck Owners To Stop Driving Over Rookie Mistake

Ford has asked owners of 2025 F-Series Super Duty trucks to stop driving due to a critical issue with their truck's braking system.

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Mustang Mach-E Recalled Over Risk of Trapping People Inside

Ford is recalling just under 200,000 Mustang Mach-E all-electric SUVs, ranging from 2021-2025 model years. This issue relates to the risk of trapping people, specifically children, inside. We’ve commented time, and time again about the funky door handle and lock system in the Mustang Mach-E.

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Tesla Robotaxis Are Officially On The Loose In Texas

Tesla has rolled out its long-promised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking its first real-world deployment of autonomous ride-hailing.

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At 50 Years Old, The Volkswagen GTI Is Faster Than Ever

The Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50, now the most powerful and quickest front-drive Volkswagen to ever circle the Nürburgring.

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Ridiculously Loud Dodge Charger Daytona Recalled for Being Too Quiet

Yes, you read that right. The all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona, noted for its controversial, and very loud Fratzonic exhaust system, is being recalled for being too quiet. In fairness this has nothing to do with the chambered speaker Fratzonic system that can emit an ear piercing 126 decibels.

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90s Nostalgia: HWA’s Mercedes 190E Evo Will Race The Nürburgring 24

German engineering house HWA has announced plans to enter its modernized 190E “Evo” into the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours.

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Cars Painted These Colors Hold Their Value Longer

Cars sold in uncommon colors tend to hold their value better than cars wearing common or mundane hues.

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The Audi RS6 Will Continue Making Proper Noises Into The Future

Aud's next-generation RS6 will offer both a plug-in hybrid V8 and a fully electric variant for the first time in the model’s history.

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Ram Makes An Unmatched Promise To All New Pickup Owners

Ram just introduced a new 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty for all 2026 model year trucks, a play designed to maximize durability in a segment where longevity matters as much as towing capacity.

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The Wagons Still Popular With Families
Waymo Heads To New York City With Robotaxis In Tow

Waymo is heading to New York City next month, intending to deploy autonomous vehicles in the country’s most densely packed and unpredictable urban environment.

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Honda Recalls Over 250,000 Vehicles For Brake Pedal Problem

Honda just issued a recall for more than 259,000 vehicles in the United States due to a manufacturing defect that could compromise braking performance.

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These Are The Most American Cars Money Can Buy

The most American car comes from an American brand, but it doesn’t take long for foreign-owned companies to make an appearance on the latest Cars.com’s American-Made Index.

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