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The 2026 Porsche 911 GT3 Has A Secret Weapon: Its Tires

For 2025, Porsche updated the 911 GT3 for the 992.2 generation. Per usual from Porsche, the updates are evolutionary. Styling that meshes with the updates all other 992s received for the facelift, eight percent shorter gearing, some updated programming for the traction and stability systems, suspension changes, and more detail…

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I Drove The New Porsche 911 Cup On The Track—It Got Better Every Lap

Don’t call it a GT3 Cup.

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Volvo Just Killed Its Cheapest EV In The US

The mass EV die-off in the US continues. Following decisions by Acura, Hyundai, Kia, and others, Volvo joins the list of manufacturers stepping back from certain EV models. The company is discontinuing its entry-level EX30 electric SUV in the US after just a few years on the market.

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Holy Crap: The BMW M3 Wagon Is Actually Going Racing

BMW revealed the M3 Touring GT race car last year as an April Fool’s joke—but now it's a reality. The response to BMW’s cheeky endeavor was so loud that the automaker decided it had to produce the thing and race it at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in May.

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Porsche Owners Just Got Access To One Of America's Best Race Tracks

The Porsche Track Experience (PTX) is one of the best perks of buying a performance car from Stuttgart—aside from the fact that you now own a sublime sports car, of course. The program lets customers unleash their cars on race tracks around the world, with professional driving instructors guiding them…

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Hyundai Stops Palisade Sales, Recalls 68,500 SUVs After Fatal Incident

Hyundai has stopped selling certain trims of the 2026 Palisade. The automaker is preparing a recall of 68,500 SUVs in the United States and Canada because the power second- and third-row seats may fail to detect an occupant or an object. The recall follows the death of a young child…

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Waymo Won't Go Where Americans Need It Most. But Why?

"Can we switch sides?" my daughter asks, squinting. "The sun bothering you?" I ask her. “Yeah—I can’t see." "Sure," I say, getting up to move around the table, "let’s swap." We settle into our new seats before a massive vehicle covers the window entirely.

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2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry Debuts With Off-Road Upgrades

Although it’s only March, the Ram 1500 has already been updated twice this year. 2026 kicked off strong with the return of the TRX, followed by a new Rebel X flavor that slots between the Rebel and the Ram 1500 RHO. Now, a third revision to the truck’s portfolio introduces…

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870 Miles Without Refueling? Renault Bets On Range-Extending EVs

Renault’s ally Nissan has been selling range extenders for a decade, but the French brand has so far steered clear of using combustion engines as generators to charge the battery. However, that’s about to change. It’s working on a new platform intended for compact and midsize models, engineered primarily as…

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BMW Eyes EV Sales Matching Gas Cars In Just Four Years

While many automakers rushed to set end dates for combustion engines, only to backtrack on their EV-only agendas a few years later, BMW has remained committed to ICE. Munich advocates for a wide array of powertrains because it knows there isn’t a globally applicable solution.

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Jerry Seinfeld's Mercedes 500E Sold For Crazy Money

Jerry Seinfeld’s former Mercedes-Benz 500 E (W124) sold for $320,000 (about €276,000) at Amelia Island.

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This Chinese Automaker Wants To Race In F1

Chinese automaker BYD wants to go racing. According to a new report, the company, which makes the ultra-cheap Seagull electric vehicle, is allegedly exploring several potential motorsport series, including the World Endurance Championship and Formula 1.

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Honda Denies Killing The Prologue EV

Honda is in a tough spot with its EVs. The company recently announced it would kill three electric vehicles already in development—including the recently introduced Acura RSX—now there's a rumor that Honda may end up killing the Prologue, too.

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Google Maps Has A New Search Function For Oddly Specific Questions

Love it or hate it, AI has already infiltrated nearly every aspect of daily life—now it’s coming to your navigation app, too. Google is rolling out a new feature for Google Maps called "Ask Maps," which uses the company’s Gemini AI to answer more complex questions while you’re planning a…

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Ford Has Already Recalled 7.4 Million Cars This Year

Last year, Ford Motor Company issued more recalls than any other automaker ever. It surpassed the previous record holder, General Motors, by more than double, with 153 recalls affecting nearly 13 million vehicles.

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Kia Explains Why The 2027 Telluride No Longer Has A V6

The 2027 Kia Telluride is missing something that made it wildly popular—a naturally aspirated V6 engine. Kia replaced the 3.8-liter six-cylinder with a smaller, turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder in its newest SUV, while adding a hybrid option. But there are several good reasons for the swap.

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Toyota Recalls Over 550,000 SUVs For Seat Issues

Toyota has been forced to recall more than 550,000 vehicles in the US. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certain models have seatback mechanisms that may not lock properly in place.

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Porsche Boss Praises Electric 718: 'Great Car'

Plenty of digital ink has been spilled since Porsche announced it would take the electric route for the next-generation 718 Boxster and Cayman. The promise was made almost precisely four years ago, on March 18, 2022. At the time, then-CEO Oliver Blume said the 718 EV would go on sale…

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Bugatti Restores Veyron Prototype That Helped Set Speed Record

Bugatti keeps finding ways to make money off the Veyron even though production ended more than a decade ago. In the process, it’s technically making the record-breaking W16 supercar less exclusive. Allow us to explain. This Super Sport World Record Car Edition isn’t one of the five customer cars sold…

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Toyota Fixes GR Yaris Steering Wheel After Owners Complain

It’s hard to believe the GR Yaris was launched nearly six years ago. Although much time has passed since Toyota rolled out the three-cylinder hot hatch, the development team is still finding ways to improve the pocket rocket. For 2026, the smallest member of the Gazoo Racing lineup gets a…

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Alpine's Beloved Sports Car Is One Step Closer To America

Alpina’s arrival in the US is imminent. The French automaker previously planned to bring a slew of SUVs Stateside by 2028, but with the recent EV downturn, new reports indicate that the A110 sports car may be scheduled to come Stateside first.

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Sketches Show Alfa Romeo Models That Never Made It, Including A Miata Clone

Back in 2013, when Sergio Marchionne was still at the helm of FCA, the company announced that, through an agreement with Mazda, Alfa Romeo would develop a new roadster based on the Mazda MX-5—a modern revival of the legendary Duetto.

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Stellantis Design Boss: More Customers Are 'Asking For Sedans'

Tired of crossovers and SUVs? Good news, the tide might be turning. According to Ralph Gilles, Stellantis’ chief design officer, more people are asking for sedans. And it’s about time.

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Do You Need Carbon Ceramic Brakes?

Congratulations. After years of hustling, saving, and buying six Cayennes in a row from the same dealership, you’ve finally secured an allocation for a Porsche 911 GT3. You’re staring at the configurator, confronted with an expensive question: carbon ceramic brakes or no?

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Rivian R2 Launches With Its Priciest Trim: $57,990

When Rivian revealed the R2 a year ago, it said the new electric SUV would start at $45,000. That’s still true, but that entry-level variant isn’t going on sale until late 2027. Instead, Rivian will start selling the top-tier R2 Performance first, which goes on sale as soon as this…

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