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When Volkswagen Got Weird: The Three-Wheeler With Gullwing Doors

Long before hybrids and EVs, the idea of an economical car centered on a small, lightweight vehicle powered by a thrifty engine. As technology advanced, aerodynamics entered the equation, allowing automakers to further cut fuel consumption by reducing air resistance. In the mid-1980s, Volkswagen pushed the concept even further with…

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Ford Explains Why It Killed Sedans: 'We Couldn't Find A Way To Compete And Be Profitable'

Ford hasn’t sold a sedan in the United States since the Fusion was discontinued in 2020, a year after the larger Taurus was axed. Other beloved nameplates, like the Fiesta and Focus, have also been retired, leaving the Blue Oval without a traditional car in its lineup, apart from the…

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The Rich Get Richer: Lamborghini Smashes Another Sales Record

Where would Lamborghini be today if it weren’t for the Volkswagen Group? It's a question we often ask ourselves, wondering whether we'd even be talking about the company today if it weren't for VW's takeover in 1998. Modern raging bulls might lack some of the rawness of the pre-VW era,…

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Bugatti Veyron Test Driver Describes Braking From 249 MPH: 'Incredibly Stressful'

We’re fortunate to be contemporaries of the Bugatti Veyron, a record-breaking car that boldly leapt into the unknown in the 2000s. Nothing quite like it had existed before, and it’s hard to imagine another supercar having such a profound impact, at least in our lifetimes. Even though most of us…

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The Formula 1 Technology You Use Without Even Realizing It

Toto Wolff once called his Mercedes Formula 1 cars the "fastest laboratory in the world". While this may be a cliché that makes our eyes roll faster than a Pirelli, it's undeniable.

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Mazda's Electric Sedan Is Stealing Buyers From Volkswagen

Mazda’s first EV failed to gain traction among European buyers, as slow sales of the MX-30 forced the company to prematurely pull the plug on the electric crossover in 2025. Even the range-extending version, which used a rotary engine as a generator, has since been retired from the continent. In…

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Jaguar Dealer Sounds Alarm: 'There Is No Business Case For The Brand'

Jaguar wants to step out of BMW’s shadow and chase Bentley by moving upmarket through a bold rebranding. It’s waving goodbye to combustion engines once and for all, putting all of its eggs in the EV basket. We were supposed to see the first production model of this new era…

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The Biggest Things Netflix's 'Drive To Survive' Gets Wrong About F1—And Why It Doesn't Matter

I'll get one thing out of the way first: Drive to Survive is the best piece of marketing Formula 1 has ever done. It cracked the American market, blew up global viewership, and turned team principals into rockstars.

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Someone Once Stole The Shift Knob From BMW's $20M McLaren F1 GTR

The McLaren F1 remains high atop the list of the all-time greatest automobiles. It's a supercar benchmark that designers and engineers still strive to emulate to this day.

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The BMW 4 Series Isn't Going Anywhere. And It Should Keep Its Gas Engine

For years, there’s been talk that the BMW 4 Series might be living on borrowed time. But based on new information, that doesn’t seem to be the case at all. While some competitors are scaling back their two-door offerings—or dropping them entirely—BMW is making it clear that the 4 Series…

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Mansory's Koenigsegg Jesko Isn't As Bad As You Think

Mansory has modified its first Koenigsegg—and it’s a Jesko. It was built as part of a promotion with online casino Spartans.com, and the good news is, it doesn't look nearly as bad as you might think.

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We're Obsessed With This Tiny Honda Fit Race Car

Honda just recently launched an updated version of the Fit in China—and it's adorable. But hidden in the debut photos was something we weren't expecting: a Fit race car concept with all the trimmings.

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The Most Popular Car Color Last Year Was A Boring One (Again)

American car buyers hate color. Sorry, but it’s true. Despite the number of eye-catching greens, purples, and yellows that hit the market last year, the data shows that buyers largely ignored them.

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This Fiat 124 Spider Build Has An Unlikely Engine Swap. Here's How It Happened

The Fiat 124 Spider is the Mazda Miata’s oft-forgotten Italian sibling. Even though it shared a platform with the ND Miata, it had a different engine, an older transmission, and a quirkier design that never fully resonated with enthusiasts.

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Every Third Porsche Sold In Europe Last Year Was Electric

You know we’re living in a weird timeline when pure combustion-engine cars become the minority at Porsche in its homeland, Europe. Full-year sales results across the continent show that plug-in hybrids and purely electric cars outsold ICE-only models for the first time ever. PHEVs and EVs climbed to a 57.9-percent…

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Porsche Broke Its US Sales Record By The Slimmest Of Margins

Update: This story has been updated with global sales data.

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The VW ID. Buzz Had A Buzzing Year As Global Sales Doubled In 2025

The ID. Buzz got off to a rocky start in the United States. Not only did it arrive in North America much later than in Europe, but its relatively skimpy range and high price also made it a tough sell. Although it hasn’t been outright canceled in the U.S., the…

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Ford's New WEC Engine Is Based On The Coyote V8: 'We Are Doing Everything In-House'

A naturally aspirated 5.4-liter V8 engine will power Ford’s upcoming FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar when it returns to the series in 2027. It’s based on Ford’s 5.0-liter Coyote and is a derivative of the engines that power the Mustang GT3 and GT4.

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The Average New Car Transaction Price Is The Highest Its Ever Been

In the continuining sage of "Everything is Too Expensive" news, the average new-car transaction price hit a record high in December of 2025. According to Cox Automotive, car buyers paid an average price of $50,326 to get their new ride off the dealer lot.

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'Ford Racing Can't Be A Marketing Department:' Ford's CEO On The Business Of Performance

There's an old saying in the motorsports world: "The best way to make a small fortune in racing is to start with a large one."

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Here's Why The Ford Mustang GTD Is Banned From Racing

The "race cars for the road" cliche is dying. Not because of an ever-increasing effort to dull and maim road cars, but in fact quite the opposite. Machines like the new Mustang GTD and Porsche 911 GT3 RS are no longer race car copies; they are technically superior in a…

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BMW’s Big Engines Will Continue, Even The V12

Stricter emissions regulations are widely regarded as the Achilles’ heel of large-displacement combustion engines. It’s especially challenging in the European Union, where the forthcoming Euro 7 standard is causing automakers significant headaches. However, BMW has taken precautionary measures to ensure its larger engines won’t be outlawed when EU7 comes into…

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Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Revealed: A Sinister Supercharged Pony Car

Ford has upped the ante with the Mustang Dark Horse SC. Under the hood is a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The automaker will release the car’s official power numbers and the price later in the year, right before deliveries begin this summer.

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Mercedes Gears Up For Lots Of New Car Debuts In 2026

Mercedes teased the S-Class’ massive facelift earlier this week, but there’s much more to come in 2026. We’ve now learned that the luxury sedan’s premiere on January 29 will be followed by the posh Maybach S-Class, featuring an even longer wheelbase and a V12 engine. Looking beyond the flagship, many…

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BMW’s Most Powerful Production Model Gets A Huge Price Cut

BMW robbed us of a mid-engine supercar to build the XM instead, a decision met with immense criticism from fans of the fabled roundel. Sales numbers haven’t been encouraging either, as the plug-in hybrid SUV has consistently sat at the bottom of the rankings. In 2025, only 1,878 vehicles were…

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