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Here's A Super Early Look At The Volkswagen Golf 9

It's long been announced, but the first official image of the next Golf is still bound to draw plenty of attention. After all, we’re still talking about Germany’s best-selling car. At a company meeting this week in Wolfsburg, Volkswagen showed the Golf 9 in silhouette form.

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The Honda Insight Is Back, And It's Fully Electric

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The Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Is Actually Cheaper For 2026

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is a bargain. Not only is the base, now-hybrid-only model cheaper than the previous hybrid, but the plug-in-hybrid model also undercuts the previous PHEV by a few thousand dollars.

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Ford Sales Dropped In February, But One Segment Was Way Up

Ford sales might have decreased by 5.5 percent last month, and are down 5.4 percent for the year, but customers did flock to certain models in droves: big SUVs. The Bronco, Explorer, and Expedition all saw their sales jump in February by a pretty significant margin.

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Gordon Murray's $3-Million Track Monster Is Nearly Here

Would you believe that Gordon Murray’s T.50 supercar is already six years old? It seemed like just yesterday that the former McLaren F1 designer debuted his radical, fan-powered coupe. Since its debut in 2020, all 100 road-going examples of the T.50 sold out quickly. But don’t worry, an even more…

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Dodge's 900-Horsepower Charger EV May Not Be Dead Yet

Last year, a report surfaced that Dodge had canceled its high-performance Charger Banshee EV—the version rumored to produce over 900 horsepower. Plans allegedly changed after the departure of former Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares. Now, though, Dodge CEO Matt McAlear is singing a different tune about the high-performance model.

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Honda Prelude Sales Are Right Where They Should Be

If you listen to the Internet, you'll assume the new Honda Prelude exists as an affront to all things enthusiasts hold dear. The car is too expensive, too underpowered, and it doesn't deliver a product worthy of the badge on the back.

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Audi: New Supercar Could Happen 'Someday'

Audi’s lineup could certainly use more pizzazz. Thankfully, Ingolstadt is spicing up the portfolio this year with a new RS5 sedan and wagon, while the next-gen RS6 is also due in 2026 in both body styles. But neither model addresses a gap in the company’s range: a two-door car. With…

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Alfa Romeo Global Sales Are Booming But Still A Fraction Of The Germans

It’s been over a decade since the late Sergio Marchionne hit the reset button on Alfa Romeo, attempting to turn the fabled Italian brand into a true rival for the Germans. FCA poured a billion euros into the Giorgio platform to develop the Giulia and Stelvio, two models that are…

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Now You Can See Your Favorite Fast & Furious Cars In Person

Love it or hate it, the Fast Saga is a tremendously successful film franchise filled with some of the most iconic cars in movie history. If you are a fan of the Fast Furious film franchise, then you almost certainly have a favorite vehicle, too.

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Subaru Swears: 'STI Isn't Dead'

There have been a lot of questions recently about Subaru’s beloved STI badge—mainly, when will we finally get a new one? Subaru has rolled out a handful of interesting concepts, but the company still hasn’t confirmed a new STI model for production.

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Dodge Charger Hellcat Could Return For 2028: Report

Since the death of the previous generation, Dodge devotees have demanded a V8 version of the Charger. Thankfully, it could be on its way as early as next year.

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Audi Never Considered A Four-Cylinder RS5: 'Not For A Single Second'

The new Audi RS5 debuted a few weeks ago, and from the jump, we were certain it would keep its V6 engine—which it did. As some automakers downsized the engines in their performance models, like Mercedes-Benz, Audi never even considered a four-cylinder engine for the RS5.

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Every Ford Mustang Generation, Explained

Even if you don’t care about cars, you probably know the Ford Mustang. In continuous production since its debut in the 1960s, it’s remained a symbol of affordable, aspirational, American motoring, creating a new class of long-hooded, rear-drive performance cars.

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Ford's New Supercharger Kit Turns Your Mustang Into A Supercar

Ford Racing Parts has a new supercharger kit available for the 5.0-liter V8 engine in the F-150 and Mustang. Ford developed the kit in partnership with Whipple Superchargers and comes with a factory-backed warranty.

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This Tire Changes Grip Depending On The Weather

Studded snow tires are an important feature for any car driving in the coldest conditions. The best option has long been Nokian's Hakkapelitta. It grips well on ice, stops well in slippery conditions, and can plow through deep snow.

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Audi Wants A Luxury Off-Roader—If It Makes Sense

Hard to believe it’s been 16 years since Volkswagen launched the Amarok, and there still hasn’t been an SUV equivalent. The body-on-frame truck remains on sale in Latin America, but VW has no intention of turning it into a Mercedes G-Class rival. It also seems highly unlikely that the second-gen…

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It's Official: Audi CEO Confirms Sports Car For Production

Reports that Audi is considering killing off its sports car have been greatly exaggerated. The company’s CEO has gone on record to say the Concept C is still on track and will be launched within the next two years. There’s been speculation that Porsche could potentially axe the electric 718,…

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Volkswagen’s Giant SUV For China Is A Rolling Screen Fest

With the upcoming ID.2 Polo, Volkswagen is pledging to bring back buttons, but physical controls won’t return everywhere. Ralf Brandstätter, the firm’s boss in China, said last year that while Europeans are longing for the days of analog switchgear, Chinese buyers prefer something entirely different: “AI-first, connected vehicles, with seamless…

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Stellantis Got The EV Shift Wrong. The Bill Is Enormous

Stellantis just posted its 2025 financial results, and it’s in the red for the first time since its formation in 2021. The company reported a net loss of $22.3 billion last year after it had to support $25.4 billion in unusual charges attributed to what now looks like a botched…

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Gen Z Is More Open Than Ever To Chinese Cars: Study

Chinese automakers continue to expand their footprint, but the American market largely remains off-limits due to high tariffs. Despite that, a percentage of consumers say they would consider buying a Chinese-made vehicle, and one age group is far more likely than the rest: Gen Z.

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Why Is The Audi RS5 So Heavy? Let's Look At The Numbers

The new Audi RS5 being 5,192 pounds made me realize something: Almost every performance car is absurdly heavy these days. It isn't just the RS5 or the BMW M5—two cars that got a lot of flak—but every single super sedan since the dawn of the hybrid era has become grotesquely overweight.

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Sound Up: This Ferrari 355 V8 Restomod Sounds Insane

Nearly two years ago, restoration and modernization specialist Evoluto Automobili announced it would enhance the Ferrari 355. That meant upgrading the Ferrari’s original naturally aspirated, 3.5-liter flat-plane crank V8 engine. Now, there's a new video finally capturing the car’s glorious exhaust note.

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Xiaomi's Vision Gran Turismo Hypercar Is Its Coolest Creation Yet

Following a long line of automakers before it, China's Xiaomi has designed its own Vision Gran Turismo hypercar. This is the 51st Vision Gran Turismo concept vehicle for the video game franchise—and maybe one of the coolest.

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Land Rover's Baby Defender Is Still Happening And Will Be 'Well Advanced'

We haven’t heard much about Land Rover’s long-rumored “baby” Defender lately. The last major update was in 2024, when reports suggested the pint-sized off-roader was still in the works. Now, though, the project is picking up momentum—and the company is finally ready to share a few details.

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