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Depending on who you ask, the first traditional seatbelt debuted as a concept 70 years ago—happy birthday, king. Even though there’s a bit of controversy over when the first official seatbelt was patented (inventors Roger Griswold and Hugh de Haven applied for a patent in 1955), Volvo’s two-point, cross-chest diagonal…

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Ford Recalls 605,000 Vehicles For Windshield Wiper Issue

Ford is recalling 604,533 vehicles because their windshield wipers may fail. Some front wiper motors may have misaligned terminals, resulting in intermittent functionality before they completely fail.

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The Ram 1500 Isn't Better With A V8, But It Is Charming: Review

For as long as Ram has been a thing, so too has the Hemi V8. The first Ram 1500 debuted with a V8 in 1994 while still under the Dodge umbrella, and the Hemi carried over without so much as a hiccup with the newly minted Ram brand in 2010.

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These Car Brands Have The Cheapest And Priciest Destination Fees

You’re not imagining it: destination fees have skyrocketed in recent years. What used to be a few hundred dollars added to the price of a new car has turned into a $1,000, $2,000, or even $3,000 mandatory charge, depending on the automaker.

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Kia's Fastest EV6 Is No Longer Available In The US

Update 3/5/2026: Kia has provided Motor1 with the following statement concerning the 2026 EV6GT:

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Volkswagen's Cupra Born Electric Hot Hatch Gets More Buttons

The Volkswagen Group’s SEAT spun off Cupra into a separate brand in 2018, yet it’s already outselling its parent company by a significant margin. In 2025, Cupra sales rose 32.5 percent year-over-year to a record 328,800 units. The new brand finished 71,400 vehicles ahead of the historic Martorell-based automaker. For…

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BMW 3 Series Goes Electric: The i3 Returns March 18

Update: BMW has released images of camouflaged prototypes undergoing final testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. The disguised i3 50 xDrive sedan uses the same dual-motor setup as the iX3 50 xDrive Neue SUV, with an identical combined output of 463 horsepower and 476 pound-feet (645 Newton-meters) of torque.

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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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