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Hyundai Debuts 2026 Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 6 N Line

Hyundai just unveiled the newly redesigned Ioniq 6 at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show. The updated model builds on the Ioniq 6's original "streamliner" design, which debuted in 2022.

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Are Tariffs About To Ruin The Used Car Market?

The upcoming 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles and parts is expected to create new pressure on the used-car market, potentially sending already high prices even higher as more shoppers find themselves unable to afford new vehicles.

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2026 Honda Prelude Interior Looks Sporty and Serene

Honda just revealed the interior of the incoming Prelude coupe, offering a first official look at the cabin's design ahead of its expected market launch later this year. The hybrid two-door is set to arrive in Japan, Europe, and North America and appears to borrow heavily from other models in the Honda portfolio.

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Genesis Looks To Heritage To Move Forward

It’s an imposing building, poking up from the Suji landscape. A large box encased by full-length zigzag metal panels.


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Honda Is Selling Engine Parts From Senna's Old F1 Race Cars

The company plans to launch its new memorabilia business during the 2025 Monterey Car Week in August.

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The Dodge Charger Daytona EV Is Irrelevant To Shoppers

Dodge’s transition to electric power is going about as well as you imagined. Sales data for Q1 2025 show the brand sold more discontinued Chargers and Challengers than its all-new Charger Daytona EV, validating the question of why the battery-powered replacement came first.

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BFGoodrich Advantage Control HT Tires Are A New Choice For SUVs

BFGoodrich just introduced the Advantage Control HT, a new tire designed to meet the needs of larger crossovers, full-size SUVs, and light-duty pickups.


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Ford Bronco Pricing Is Absolutely Out Of Hand

Ford is scaling back its two-door Bronco offerings for 2025, trimming the lineup and narrowing powertrain options. The hedge trimming is so out of hand that those looking for a two-door, V6 Bronco will need to spend nearly $80,000.

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The Story Of Another Botched Ford Recall

Ford is issuing another recall for Bronco Sport and Escape models due to a fuel leak, affecting a combined 33,576 vehicles in the U.S. This recall covers 15,355 Bronco Sport models from 2021 to 2023 and 18,221 Escape models from 2020 to 2022, all equipped with the turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine.

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Vandalizing Teslas Could Be A Hate Crime Now

A recent string of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles in Washington, D.C., has led police to wonder whether the acts should qualify as hate crimes under the city’s laws protecting political affiliation.

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The Voice of Gran Turismo and Nissan’s Future - AutoGuide Show: Ep 63

If you love cars and video games with cars in them, you’ve probably heard his voice before. Now, he’s on The AutoGuide Show to tell his story.

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What You Need To Know About The New GF-7 Engine Oil Standards

The automotive world is constantly evolving, and so is the motor oil that keeps our engines alive and running smoothly. The newly introduced ILSAC GF-7 specification is set to replace GF-6 as the industry benchmark for passenger car engine oil.

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Don't Buy A Tesla Model Y For $61,630, Do This Instead...

Right now, in the spring of 2025, the only brand-new Tesla Model Y that’s available for order from the American automaker is the Long Range All-Wheel Drive version in Launch Series trim. Without any options (a buyer can choose from four colors, but a black five-seat interior is the only choice) and with the standard 19-inch wheels, Tesla says the New Model Y can travel 327 miles per charge.

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Trump Warns Automakers: "Don't Raise Prices"

During a recent call with the CEOs of major automakers operating in America, President Trump cautioned executives against raising vehicle prices in response to the tariffs. He emphasized that the tariffs aim to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign production and made it known that any price hikes in response to new tariffs would be viewed unfavorably by the White House.

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Millions Of Honda Vehicles Under Investigation For Engine Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a formal investigation into Honda and Acura models equipped with the automaker’s 3.5-liter V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission. The issue is with the automatic stop-start system, which may fail to restart the engine after shutting down at a complete stop.

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AutoGuide Hot Takes: The Week That Made No Sense

See, we told you there was another snowstorm coming. Hope you didn’t take those winter tires off last week—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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Should You Rust Proof Your New Car?

After the purchase of any new car, an opportunity to rust proof arises. Should you do it, or is it just a waste of money?

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The 5 EVs People Are Most Interested In Right Now
Honda Wants You To Know How Tough The 2026 Passport Really Is

As part of Honda's push to reposition the Passport as a serious off-road option, the automaker suspended three 2026 Passport TrailSports nose to tail from a 140-foot crane.

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Why Is GM Threatening To Void Corvette ZR1 Warranties?

General Motors is flexing its muscle to curb vehicle flipping with strict resale rules for the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Buyers of the 1,064-horsepower Corvette will be required to sign a retention agreement promising not to sell their vehicle within the first year of ownership—similar to the one previously enforced on the C8 Z06 and E-Ray.

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The Best Dodge Charger V8 Rumor Yet!

Dodge engineers are reportedly working on reacclimating the new Charger with Hemi V8 power, potentially reviving one of the brand's most recognizable vehicles. The play would follow the rollout of the Hurricane inline-six-powered Sixpack variants, which are set to hit the street this summer. Production of the Charger Daytona EV is already in full swing.

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The Best Conventional Motor Oils

Shopping for engine oil can be daunting, with numerous brands and options available in today’s marketplace. How do you choose from all the different companies offering motor oil when they all sound the same? Well, truth be told, most reputable brands will offer similar products, and in the case of this list, you really can’t go wrong with any of the options. Some oils are better quality than others, offering more performance and working harder to keep your engine clean. But many would argue that the general consumer won’t even notice the difference between Quaker State or Pennzoil. In fact, there have been studies conducted that show most oil brands have similar products.

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Which Automakers Make The Most Vehicles In America?

President Donald Trump’s newly signed 25% tariff on imported vehicles will impact nearly every automaker selling cars in the United States, with foreign brands bearing the brunt—but domestic automakers like Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors won’t be immune either.

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VIDEO: Massive Changes Are Coming To Nissan And Infiniti

Nissan has had a rough time lately, with cash flow troubles, failed mergers, executive changes, and older products. This week, the automaker announced a plan to tackle some of those issues with 10 new vehicles expected to arrive in the next 3-4 years, including the totally new Leaf EV, which we should arrive later this year.

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Everything You Need To Know About America's 25% Auto Tariffs

You may have heard— President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and select auto parts brought into the United States.

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Trump Announces 25% Tariffs On Foreign Cars

President Donald Trump just signed an executive order imposing a 25% tariff on vehicles and specific auto parts imported into the United States. The policy is set to take effect on April 3 and aims to bolster domestic manufacturing.

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First Look At F1 25 From EA Sports

EA Sports has officially revealed F1 25 ahead of its launch on May 30, 2025. Developed by Codemasters, the new title brings a range of updates, including a revamped story mode, upgraded team management features, and exclusive content for early adopters.

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Ford Recalls Super Duty Trucks For Shifter That Could Fall Off

Ford has issued a recall for 2025 Super Duty trucks because the steering column-mounted shifter could fall off. The recall affects 11,745 F-250, F-350, and F-450 models built between December 14, 2024, and February 5, 2025, at the company’s Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.

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Nissan Turns Over A Totally New Leaf

Nissan has officially revealed the production version of the all-new, third-generation Leaf, confirming the EV's transformation from hatchback to crossover. Set to launch later this year, the redesigned Leaf marks a significant departure from the original compact hatchback layout that helped make the Leaf popular as one of the first mass-market electric vehicles when it debuted fifteen years ago.

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Audi's Attractive New A5 PHEV Models Debut

Audi has officially launched the A5 e-hybrid, a new plug-in hybrid variant of the A5 lineup. Available in two power outputs and offering up to 68 miles of electric-only driving (WLTP), the electrified fastback and wagon showcase the next step in Audi’s transition toward a more electrified portfolio.

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GM Finds New High Wings For 2025 Corvette ZR1

Chevrolet has resumed processing initial 2025 Corvette ZR1 orders after a delay caused by limited availability of the high wing as part of the carbon fiber aero package that helps make the ZR1 the fastest American production car ever built.

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Porsche Says If You Want A Manual Gearbox, Just Ask...

Porsche has significantly limited manual transmission availability for the 2025 911 lineup, but the company hasn’t ruled out reversing course—if enough customers ask for it.

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‘First To The Finish’ Is ‘Drive To Survive’ For the Rest of Us

Amazon’s female-fronted docuseries on the MX-5 Cup impresses with real action and emotion.

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Going To A Dodge Dealership Really Sucks

With a score of 810 (on a 1,000-point scale), Dodge earned the lowest tally of any category in J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study.

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Stolen Corvettes For Sale At Pop-Up Shop In Lowe's Parking Lot

An audacious theft at the Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has landed one person in custody, with authorities still searching for additional suspects. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, a group of thieves made off with eight brand-new Chevrolet Corvettes last week.

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The Hemi V8 Will Be Made In The USA Again

You've heard it before— the Hemi V8 may not be gone for good. According to the latest report, Stellantis is preparing to restart production of several Hemi V8 engine variants as early as this summer at its Dundee Engine Plant in Michigan.

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Sexy And Topless: 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante Debuts

Aston Martin has officially unveiled the 2026 Vanquish Volante, bringing topless motoring to its most potent front-engine production car. As a convertible version of the new Vanquish, the Volante retains the same 5.2-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine, delivering 824 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels through an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.

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Which Car Brands Have The Best Dealership Experience?

The top five brands in the premium category were the only ones with scores over the segment average of 878 points. Interestingly, Porsche SUV owners reported slightly higher ratings (917) than Porsche car owners (906). We’re not sure what 911, Boxster and Cayman owners are experiencing differently than Cayenne and Macan owners, but J.D. Power says getting problems fixed the first time, combining repairs with recalls, providing good communication and employing trustworthy service personnel were key factors in the overall results.

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5 Dumb Mistakes I Made Buying Used Cars

Buying used cars is an experience that can be tricky to navigate for someone who hasn’t done it before. 

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FBI Issues Public Service Announcement About Tesla

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a public service announcement regarding the recent violent incidents targeting Tesla vehicles and dealerships across the United States. The attacks, which include arson, gunfire, and vandalism, have occurred in at least nine states since January 2025.

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Speed Academy, Hybrid Haulers, Reassessing EVs - AutoGuide Show: Ep 62
Lewis Hamilton Working On F40 Revival With Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton’s high-profile move to Ferrari ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season has already made waves—he won his first F1 sprint race this weekend. But the seven-time world champion is now hinting at a legacy beyond the grid. In a recent interview, Hamilton revealed he wants to co-create a Ferrari road car—one inspired by the iconic F40. He’s even given it a name: the F44.

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Ford Outdoes General Motors With Latest Transmission Investigation

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a preliminary investigation into nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks following reports of unexpected transmission downshifts that may cause temporary rear wheel lock-up.

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Never Mind Tesla, The President Is Getting A New Cadillac Escalade

Members of the U.S. Secret Service visited General Motors’ Tech Center in Warren, Michigan this week to explore advancements in armored vehicle technology, as the automaker focuses on the next generation of SUVs used to transport the president of the United States.

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Daniel Cudmore Talks Cars, Stunts, and Missing His Mustang

Daniel Cudmore might be best known for portraying towering characters like Colossus in X-Men or a Volturi enforcer in Twilight, but off-screen, he’s just as enthusiastic about cars as he is about sci-fi franchises. In the most recent episode of the AutoGuide Podcast, Cudmore joined hosts Mike Schlee and Kyle Patrick to talk about growing up with fast machines, questionable first mods, and why car shopping is complicated when you’re six-foot-six.

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AutoGuide Hot Takes: The United States Of Tesla

Remember, it’s usually best to get your car rust-proofed during the spring to help chase away lingering moisture and defend against humidity—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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Mercedes-AMG Prices Its Porsche 911 Rival

Mercedes-AMG has announced pricing for the 2025 AMG GT 63 Pro 4MATIC+. The new model joins the top of the AMG GT lineup alongside the hybrid GT 63 S E Performance, and notably undercuts its main rival—the Porsche 911 GT3—by over $27,000.

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Powered By Politics, Tesla Owners Can't Sell Their Cars Fast Enough

A growing number of Tesla owners are turning in their vehicles at dealerships, with data showing a record spike in trade-ins amid the ongoing backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration.

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General Motors Plans To Let Hyundai Rebadge Chevrolet Pickup Trucks

Hyundai and General Motors are nearing a major partnership that could see the South Korean automaker producing electric commercial vans for both brands—and potentially selling GM's midsize pickups under the Hyundai badge in North America.

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You Could Spend $69,995 On A C8 Corvette, Or You Could Do This...

Chevrolet’s groundbreaking sports car first appeared in 1953 as a fun little two-seater powered by a six-cylinder engine. It quickly morphed into a world-beating machine that sold on the triple pillars of performance, style, and a comparatively low purchase price. Today, the ‘Vette stands out as the single best performance-per-dollar equation in the automotive world.

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Mitsubishi's Next EV Will Come From iPhone Maker

Mitsubishi is reportedly interested in outsourcing electric vehicle production to Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics giant responsible for producing the iPhone you're reading this article on. Foxconn was previously interested in working with Nissan.

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The Wagons People Want To Buy Right Now
The Tesla Cybertruck Is Falling Apart

Tesla has issued a recall for all 46,096 Cybertrucks in existence due to a cosmetic panel that can detach while driving, creating a potential road hazard.

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BMW Has Proof That People Still Want Wagons

Wagons may be a niche segment in today’s SUV-dominated market, but BMW’s M5 Touring is proving that wagon's niche status may be supply-driven rather than demand-limited. The first-ever M5 Touring sold in the U.S. has drawn more interest than BMW initially projected.

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How To Test Drive a Used Car And Not Get Ripped Off

Uncertainty is a key source of stress in the used-car shopping process, and smart shoppers take effective steps to avoid it. Recently, we published this story on how to test-drive a new car like a pro.

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If EVs Could Charge In 5 Minutes, Would You Switch?

Chinese firm, BYD, has officially unveiled its Super e-Platform, a groundbreaking EV architecture that promises to deliver the fastest charging speeds in the world. With a 1,000-volt electrical system and the ability to handle 1,000 kW of charging power, BYD's latest innovation could make EV charging times nearly as quick as filling your tank with gas.

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These Are 2025's Most Reliable Automakers

The results are in. According to J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), which reports on problems reported by owners of vehicles that are three years old, Lexus makes the most trouble-free cars in America.


Lexus’ score of 140 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) is 62 points better than average.

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GM Partners With Nvidia To Automate Vehicles

General Motors is expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities through a new partnership with Nvidia, which will provide AI-powered chips and software for both advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and factory automation, the companies confirmed.

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Mercedes Kills Most Popular Entry-Level Model

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the A-Class will not be getting another generation, marking the end of the road for the brand's most popular entry-level model.

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Why Your Tesla Could Soon Be Uninsurable

Tesla owners may soon see their insurance premiums rise due to an unexpected factor: vandalism.


Insurance analysts warn that increasing incidents of Teslas being damaged—spray-painted, set on fire, or even shot—are putting pressure on insurers, potentially leading to higher comprehensive coverage costs.

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