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Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Media Outlets Over Cybertruck Portrayal

The explosion involving a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas has not only captured headlines but coverage of the incident has sparked controversy as well.

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Tesla Sales Declined For The First Time In A Decade

Tesla posted its first annual sales decline in over a dozen years.

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BMW Has Killed The M8 Coupe

BMW has told dealers that production of the M8 Coupe will conclude in early 2025.

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Tesla Cybertruck Now Eligible For Federal EV Tax Credit

The Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor model is now eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles in the United States.

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Almost All Cars Sold In Norway Are Electric

Norway has once again demonstrated its position as a global leader in electric vehicle adoption.

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Ford Issues Multiple Recalls Covering Nearly 400,000 Vehicles

Ford ended 2024 by announcing a slew of recalls impacting nearly 400,000 vehicles.


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AutoGuide Show Ep 51: Year End Super Show! E39 M5, Best Cars, and More
Ford, Stellantis Top List Of Most-Recalled Automakers

Ford and Stellantis (listed by NHTSA as Chrysler) top the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) list of automakers with the most recalls.


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Average New Car Transaction Price Climbs Ever Higher In 2024

The average cost of a new car in November rose to $48,724 – the highest recorded for 2024 and a 2.3% increase over the beginning of the year.


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Sky-High Insurance Rates have Increased 51% In Three Years

According to a Washington Post report and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, car insurance rates are sky-high, and premiums are at their highest ever.


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Drivers Of These Cars Get The Most DUIs

You may have some preconceived ideas about the cars that people are most likely to drive while under the influence.

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DeTomaso Is Back After Delays And Much Hardship

DeTomaso is back with a new supercar.


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48 Vehicles Earn 2024 Top Safety Pick+ Awards

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) completed testing for the 2024 model year.


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Ford, GM Both Sending Vehicles, Donating Cash For Trump's Inauguration

Ford and General Motors have announced donations of $1 million each, along with vehicles, to support U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s January inauguration.


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These Brands Make The Most Reliable Used Cars

In a recent survey that included the owners of more than 150,000 vehicles made between 2015 and 2020, Consumer Reports found that Lexus is the car brand with the most reliable used vehicles.

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Incoming Senator Wants Stellantis Broken Up

Republican Senator-Elect Bernie Moreno is pushing Stellantis to return its American brands to American hands.


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AutoGuide Show Ep: 50 Honda/Nissan Merger, Charger Fratzonic, Prelude

This week we speculate on what a potential Honda and Nissan merger could look like. We take a first drive of the all-new Nissan Murano and the equally new Nissan Armada. We chat about Honda confirming the Prelude is coming back, and then discuss what other '90s Japanese sports car needs to come back as well.

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2025 Corvette ZR1 Is The Fastest American Car Ever Made

Chevrolet just dropped mega WTF performance stats for the 2025 Corvette ZR1.

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Honda and Nissan Merger: Everything You Need To Know

Honda and Nissan have announced official plans to merge.

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These Brands Make The Least Reliable Used Cars

The least reliable used cars in America wear the Chrysler badge, according to the results of a survey conducted by Consumer Reports.

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Tesla Makes The Most American Cars Of Them All

Taking the top four slots in the 2024 Made in America Auto Index published by American University's Kogod School of Business, Tesla earns top billing as the American automaker that uses the most domestically sourced content.

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2025 Nissan Murano First Drive Review: Easy Does It

It’s happened, it’s really happened: Nissan has updated the Murano for 2025.

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Sounds Like Porsche 718 EV Development Is Going Poorly

Porsche’s lineup is facing uncertainty as development delays and shifting market conditions create challenges for the automaker’s electric vehicle strategy.

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Red Bull Promotes Liam Lawson Alongside Max Verstappen For 2025

Red Bull Racing has confirmed Liam Lawson will join Max Verstappen for the 2024 Formula 1 season.


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Nissan Merger Talks Could Get Hostile

Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant behind Apple’s iPhone, wants Nissan—the problem is, so does Honda.

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2025 Ford Expedition SSV Is On The Beat

Ford's latest Expedition will now serve the law enforcement community with the 2025 Expedition Special Service Vehicle (SSV).


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Stanford Study Believes EV Batteries Last Longer Than We Thought

The SLAC-Stanford Battery Center has published a new study indicating that current methods for testing EV battery range (and degradation) are wrong and that batteries could last for nearly 40% longer than previously thought.


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More 2026 Honda Prelude Details Emerge

Following Honda's confirmation of the Prelude's return to the U.S. market, Japanese journalists were given a chance to test a prototype of the hybrid sports coupe.


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NHTSA Says New Seat Belt Rules Will Save 50 Lives Annually

The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a new rule that requires seat belt warnings for rear-seat passengers.


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Ram Delays 1500 REV Until 2026, Prioritizes Ramcharger Instead

Ram has announced that the launch of its fully electric 1500 REV pickup truck will be delayed until 2026, a year later than initially planned.


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Honda And Nissan Merger Talks Underway

Honda and Nissan have begun discussing a potential merger.


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2025 Toyota bZ4X Is Four Figures Cheaper Than Last Year

The 2025 Toyota bZ4X is more affordable and stylish, matching a similar price cut already announced for the mechanically identical Lexus RZ.

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2026 Honda Prelude Hybrid Will Arrive In America Late Next Year

After a 22-year hiatus, Honda is officially reviving the Prelude nameplate in North America.

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Jeep Announces The Eight-Speed Automatic Will Return To V6 Wranglers

With Tavares gone, Jeep is listening to what shoppers want.


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Rivian Named Most Loved Brand in Owner Satisfaction Survey

With a satisfaction score of five (out of five points) and 86% of owners saying that they’d buy one again, Rivian came out on top as the Most Loved Brand in Consumer Reports’ latest Owner Satisfaction survey.

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Driving the Electric Dodge Charger & Talking Cars With a Comedian

This week Mike drives the all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona and the updated 2025 Infiniti QX60. Kyle takes a spin in the refreshed 2025 Volkswagen Taos as well as the 2024 BMW M4 Convertible. We discuss the return of the Renault R5 Turbo and discuss what other cars need to make a comeback.

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The 2025 Kia K4 Is Here To Take On The Establishment

The Kia K4 is all new for 2025, with a new fastback design and a techy new interior wrapped in a compact sedan silhouette.


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2025 Lexus GX Costs More Dollars, Delivers More Features

Lexus is giving the 2025 GX a slight fresh-up following the SUV's 2024 redesign.


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Lamborghini Pushes Back EV Project To 2029

Lamborghini has confirmed that its first all-electric vehicle will arrive in 2029.

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Stellantis Shifts Strategy Under New Leadership

Stellantis is undergoing significant strategic changes following the abrupt resignation of CEO Carlos Tavares on December 1.


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Jeep Named Least Loved Brand in Owner Satisfaction Survey

Just 51% of Jeep owners who responded to Consumer Reports’ latest satisfaction survey said that they’d buy the same vehicle again.


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Renault Resurrects The R5 Turbo

Renault’s R5 Turbo is back, sans the turbo. That’s because this new Renault 5 Turbo is electric. Instead of a mid-mounted four-cylinder turbocharged engine, Renault will power this high-powered hot hatch with two electric motors placed on the EV’s rear axle. The OG Turbo made around 160 horsepower, but this will be good for more than three times that, with over 500 horsepower. For whatever reason, Renault has neglected to provide torque specs, but it’s safe to assume the figure is equally stratospheric.

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Larger, Taller Vehicles Are 3x Worse For Pedestrians

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released a new study highlighting a critical—and often overlooked—factor in pedestrian safety: vehicle height.


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F1 News And Rumors: Hamilton’s Ferrari, Perez’s Future, 2025 Questions

The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marks the end of an era for Formula 1 as Lewis Hamilton wraps up his stint with Mercedes-AMG Petronas. After a storied partnership that delivered six championships and countless records, Hamilton will move to Ferrari for the 2025 season.

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2025 Aston Martin Valhalla Finally Arrives

It’s been a long road for Aston Martin’s Valhalla.


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Helping You Choose The Best Vehicle For Overlanding

Overlanding is an adventurous and self-reliant form of travel, typically in remote areas, where the journey is just as important as the destination.


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Driving the 2025 Nissan Armada and Murano: What Do You Want to Know?

Hello from Tennessee, where Nissan is hosting AutoGuide and various other media for the launch of the 2025 Armada and Murano.

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Jeep Scores Dead Last in Consumer Reports Brand Report Card Rankings

Jeep owners, we have some bad news.


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Cadillac Unveils Pricing for the All-Electric Escalade IQ

Cadillac has officially announced pricing for the 2025 Escalade IQ

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Subaru Earns Top Score in Consumer Reports Brand Report Card Rankings

Subaru makes the best cars sold in America, at least according to Consumer Reports.

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VIDEO: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona First Drive: An Electric Muscle Car?

The 2024 Dodge Charger is a completely new take on the classic nameplate. Although gasoline powered versions are on their way next year, to start we are driving the all-electric Daytona. Two models are available at launch, the R/T and the Scat Pack. Both feature dual motors and all-wheel drive standard and will initially come as a two-door coupe.

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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Review: A Brave New World For Muscle Cars

Can an electric vehicle stir one’s soul? Can it indulge that child within us that never grew up? Can it be a muscle car? Can it make noise?

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This Guy Killed The Hemi And Nobody Liked Him—Allegedly

Carlos Tavares' recent departure from Stellantis has revealed a series of missteps that left the automaker reeling.

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GM Will "Refocus" Cruise And Autonomous Vehicle Development

General Motors announced changes to its autonomous driving strategy, moving to prioritize the development of advanced driver assistance systems.

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Cadillac F1 Partners With Ferrari For Engine And Gearbox Supply

Ferrari has announced a multi-year agreement to supply power units and gearboxes to the Cadillac F1 team, starting in the 2026 season.

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Top 5 Most Reliable Car Companies In America

The average cost of a new vehicle in America is hovering around $48,000 these days, and the last thing anyone wants to see is a major repair bill on top of the monthly payment.


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Tesla Robotaxi Service Expected To Debut In 2025

Tesla’s upcoming autonomous vehicle fleet will have backup human operators, ready to step in remotely for safety.


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Who Makes The Least Reliable Vehicles In America?

According to Consumer Reports, Rivian makes the least reliable vehicles in America.


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2025 Toyota 4Runner Pricing Announced

Toyota's iconic 4Runner is finally set to enter its sixth generation.


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European People's Party Is Trying To Save Combustion

The European People's Party, the largest political group in the European Union, is launching a campaign to dent the EU's stringent CO2 emission reduction policies for cars.


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