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These 10 Cars Will Make Your Insurance Go Up

Full-coverage car insurance rose, on average, 10% over the last year.

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Porsche Admits It Was Very Wrong

Like many others, Porsche is revising its electrification strategy after slower-than-expected EV adoption and shifting market conditions have gutted the company's financial performance.

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Tesla Is About To Make Austin A Whole Lot Weirder

Tesla will begin deploying a small fleet of robotaxis in Austin, Texas, as part of a pilot program intended to evaluate its new Unsupervised Full-Self Driving system.

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Dodge Charger Daytona With Four Doors Debuts

Dodge has decided the four-door Charger Daytona EV won't go on sale until the latter half of 2025. The adjustment means the four-door electric sedan will debut as a 2026 model year vehicle—same as the internal-combustion Charger Sixpack.

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Here's How Toyota Made a 100% Hybrid 2026 RAV4 Lineup Possible

Toyota has bulked up its North American supply chain to make the all-hybrid 2026 RAV4 lineup a reality.

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Things Are Getting Dark At Jeep

Jeep has introduced a new special edition for the 2025 Gladiator lineup, named the Dark Sky.

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Have You Seen The Trailer For The New F1 Movie?

A third and final trailer has been released for the upcoming F1 movie.

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Everything We Know About The 2026 RAV4 GR Sport

The modern automotive market has frustrated enthusiasts by incorporating performance-oriented SUVs at the expense of hatchbacks, wagons, and sedans.

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Why Your New Subaru Is About To Get More Expensive

Subaru has announced price adjustments for almost all of its models and trim levels, which are expected to take effect in early June.

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2026 Toyota RAV4 Debuts: All-Hybrid Lineup, More Tech, 320-HP GR Sport

The best-selling non-pickup vehicle in North America is going all-in on hybrid power, including an uprated plug-in variant.

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New Tiguan, 2 New Toyota EVs, BMW X3, Merc E450: AutoGuide Show EP 70
U.S. Could Declare Fuel Economy Rules Illegal

The U.S. Transportation Department is getting ready to declare that fuel economy rules established under the Biden administration overstepped legal bounds by factoring electric vehicles into the calculations.

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Honda Walks Back EV Strategy, Promises More Hybrids Instead

Honda is rethinking its playbook when it comes to electric vehicles and the software that powers them. Honda says the market for EVs isn't quite what was initially projected; instead, the automaker plans on bringing even more hybrid models to market—I am Soichiro's complete lack of surprise.

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2025 Lexus IS 500 Ultimate Edition Reads Like a Swan Song For the V8

The Ultimate Edition will be limited to just 500 units for North America.

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Ram Patents A Fabric Diffuser That's A Rear Awning For Trucks

Stellantis has just filled an interesting patent for a retractable, fabric rear diffuser. Rear diffusers are normally fixated to the lower rear portion of a vehicle and work to either improve aerodynamic airflow, create downforce, or both. In this application it appears Stellantis is more focused on improving aerodynamic efficiency. As the company states:

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2026 Toyota RAV4 Teases Boxy Looks, Full Reveal May 20

The most important new vehicle launch of the year is just a day away.

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2026 Infiniti QX60 Borrows Tech From QX80, Adds Sport Trim

The looks are different too—but good luck spotting the changes.

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Trump EPA Head Promises to 'Fix' Common Car Feature That Isn't Broken

Lee Zeldin, who is currently serving as the 17th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), tweeted that “everyone hates” start/stop systems, “so we’re fixing it.”

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AutoGuide Hot Takes: Summertime Surprises

We’re fast approaching the summer holiday season—as always, AutoGuide is here for it. We don’t always cover every piece of news, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have thoughts and opinions—many of them. 

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These Electric Vehicles Lose The Most Value After Five Years

EV owners, we have bad news. On average, electric cars lose more value after five years than any other major vehicle segment.

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2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is a Trail-Seeking EV With Prius Face

Toyota's third EV on these shores is its largest yet, with 375 horsepower, 260 miles (418 kilometers) of range... and a familiar shape.

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10 Vehicles With The Best Resale Value After 5 Years

The average vehicle across all vehicular segments in the United States loses 45.6% of its initial value of its first five years on the road. Comparatively, that figure stood at just 38.8% in 2023 as both the new and used car markets showed residual effects from the Covid-19 pandemic. Even as residual values drop in 2025, however, some in-demand vehicles retain more of their initial value over time than others, according to iSeeCars.com’s annual report on depreciation.

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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan First Drive Review: Upscale Right-Sizing

Is this the Goldilocks Tiguan? The smallish SUV that’s just right sized for Volkswagen?

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VIDEO: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

The third generation Volkswagen Tiguan is here and it looks to find balance between the small first generation and supersized second generation. With more rounded styling, the new SUV isn’t a radical departure from the current model.

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10 SUVs Everyone Wants Right Now

The Jeep Wrangler, an old-school sport utility vehicle, has long been portrayed as the ultimate machine for freedom-lovers with wind-in-the-hair aspirations. And, for the third month in a row, it was the most-researched SUV in America in April of 2025.

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Survey Says: EV Owners Are (Mostly) Happy With Their Electric Cars

Nearly 9% of vehicles sold in America last year were electric. Based on feedback from a recent survey, that number is likely to continue climbing.

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2026 Toyota C-HR Revives Brand's Smallest SUV as 338-HP EV

The C-HR grows up, and now has performance to match its looks.

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Bad News For Tesla Owners

Tesla owners have seen the value of their cars drop dramatically in the past 12 months. According to a study by iSeeCars.com, the value drop across all Tesla models landed at more than $3,500 with the Model S seeing the most depreciation of any car over the last year. T

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2026 Toyota bZ Cleans Up Looks and Name, Adds Power and Range

Toyota's only dedicated EV in North America now has much more impressive stats.

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Cars From These Brands Are Involved In More Accidents

Drivers in the United States were involved in 5,930,496 car crashes over the course of the 2022 calendar year, which is the most recent year with full statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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How To Tow A Car

Towing a car safely isn’t just about hitching up and hitting the road. It requires the right tools, an understanding of your vehicle’s towing limits, and proper techniques to avoid costly mistakes or safety hazards. With the 2025 Toyota Tundra, drivers have access to a capable platform built to handle towing tasks with confidence.

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Trump Wants to Make Your Toy Cars More Expensive Too

Hot Wheels' parent company Mattel is the latest brand to find itself in the president's tariff crosshairs.

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These Cars Lose The Most Value After One Year

Overall, used car prices increased around 1% last year. Some cars, though, lost an alarming amount over the past 12 months.

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These Are The Cars No One Wants Right Now

Low-volume specialty vehicles dominate the list, along with plug-in hybrids

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2025 Subaru Forester Sport: Three Quick Takes

The Sport model slots in the middle of the Forester lineup, which was updated for the 2025 model year. The sixth generation has more standard equipment, boxier styling and a hybrid powertrain. The Sport model is powered by Subaru’s tried-and-true 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (180 hp, 178 lb-ft of torque) teamed with a CVT and Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive.

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Jeep Teases Out 2026 Grand Cherokee Changes

The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee is in line for a light refresh. The automaker released a pair of teaser images previewing the updated design.

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AutoGuide Hot Takes: Make Cadillac Great Again

Friendly reminder for motorcyclists, riding in the oncoming lane to avoid traffic is not lane splitting, it's careless driving (riding)—as always, AutoGuide is here for it. We don’t always cover every piece of news, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have thoughts and opinions—many of them.

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The Perils Of Software Defined Vehicles

Xiaomi has backtracked on a controversial software update for its high-performance SU7 Ultra EV after owners got mad.

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Hot Wheels Is Going After LEGO With New Brick Shop Brand

Mattel is launching a new toy brand called Brick Shop, and it's aimed squarely at LEGO enthusiasts.

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This Is The C8 Corvette's New Interior

Chevrolet has unveiled the C8 Corvette's mid-cycle refresh. The update focuses almost exclusively on the interior, with a reworked cabin based on customer feedback.

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Life Could Get More Expensive For EV Owners

Owning an electric vehicle could become a bit more expensive in the U.S. after lawmakers suggested implementing an annual $250 fee on EV owners.

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10 Cars People Are Researching Right Now

For the third month in a row (we'll go ahead and predict the trend will continue for the foreseeable future), the Ford F-150 was the most-researched vehicle in America in April. Lest you think that the rest of the list also stayed the same, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 came in second place ahead of last month’s Toyota RAV4. And that’s hardly the only movement up or down for April.

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Auto Parts Will Remain Tariff Exempt

The White House's revised auto tariff plan will completely exempt auto parts that comply with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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Toyota Gives the Corolla Hatchback the FX Treatment for 2026

Orange you glad this is a thing?

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Jeep Shows Off 2026 Compass With Multiple Powertrains

Jeep has officially revealed the next-generation Compass as the brand looks to expand its global footprint beyond North America.

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How To Load A Trailer The Right Way

Towing a car might seem straightforward, but doing it safely and efficiently is all about the details.


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New Porsche Driving Center Set To Open At Laguna Seca Next Year

Porsche has announced it will become the Official Car of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, expanding its longstanding relationship with the historic Monterey track, where Porsche has hosted four editions of the Rennsport Reunion since 2011.

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Bozi Tatarevic, VW GTI, Mustang Worries, Ram Patent: AutoGuide Ep 68
Ford Could Revive Fiesta As An EV

Ford might be considering reviving the Fiesta, but not in the way most might expect.

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2026 Ram 1500 Express Is For Shoppers Tried Of High Pickup Prices

Ram has reintroduced the Express trim for the 2026 Ram 1500, starting at $44,495—including a $2,095 destination charge—it will target value-conscious full-size buyers left behind by MSRP creep.

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Chevy Tahoe And Suburban Get 625 Horsepower V8

Hennessey Performance has transformed the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban with the introduction of the H600 package.

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AutoGuide Hot Takes: Gone In 60 Seconds

It's going to be a long summer for automakers as everyone tries to carve out a tariff strategy—as always, AutoGuide is here for it. We don’t always cover every piece of news, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have thoughts and opinions—many of them. 

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U.S. Tries To Undo California's 2035 Ban On Combustion Cars

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 246-164 to revoke the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waiver that allowed California to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035.

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2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid Does Its Best Subaru Imitation

Honda is adding to the TrailSport family with the debut of the 2026 CR-V TrailSport Hybrid—though without the off-road hardware upgrades seen on other TrailSport models.

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Ford Passes Porsche At The Nürburgring—Again

Ford has returned to the NĂĽrburgring Nordschleife with its 815-horsepower Mustang GTD, setting another new lap record for American cars, and returning fire on Porsche.

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China Is Coming For Your V8

Chinese automotive giant Great Wall Motors has announced the development of its first-ever V8 engine—a new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8.

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Ford Kills Zonal Architecture Software Program

Ford Motor Company has officially canceled its ambitious fully-networked "zonal" vehicle architecture project, a next-generation software platform intended to unify and modernize the electronic systems across its entire lineup.

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Tesla Says Elon Musk Is Here To Stay

The Tesla board is pushing back against a report claiming the automaker is quietly searching for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk.

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2026 Camry Nightshade: Big on Black-Out Details, Short on Surprises

Toyota is reintroducing the Nightshade model for its most popular sedan.

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Which Trucks Hold Value Best After 5 Years?

Pickup trucks hold their value better in the United States than any other type of vehicle.

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