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Regulations Have Killed Fun Cars In Europe

Over the last few years, we’ve witnessed the gradual demise of performance vehicles in Europe. Honda’s decision to retire the Civic Type R this week follows a long string of similar announcements by other brands. Not because they wanted to, but because they had to. Honda diplomatically says the CTR…

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Chrysler Finally Has Its Own Design Studio

Chrysler is turning 100 this year—a big deal for any company. To celebrate, the brand is making some major changes to its operations over the next few years in hopes of getting the storied American automaker back on track.

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Another State Could Legalize Japanese Mini Trucks

A bipartisan bill introduced in Oregon this week would legalize the registering of imported Kei trucks. If passed, the state would become the latest to take direct action to protect these vehicles when they comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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Lotus Says the Emira Will Be Even Better to Drive for 2026

Although Lotus only began selling the Emira in the United States last year, the automaker is already improving the sports car. The Emira debuted in 2021 and went on sale in some parts of the world in 2022. For 2026, Lotus has made several technical upgrades that enhance its track…

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BMW to Keep Making Z4 Because People Keep Buying Them: Report

The BMW Z4 might be sticking around for longer than expected. The German roadster was rumored to bow out in October 2025, though a report dating back to 2023 suggested production had been extended to March of next year. Now, a new rumor claims Z4 production has been stretched even…

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duPont Registry Launches New Car Leasing Platform for Luxury & Exotic Vehicles

June 5, 2025 – Miami, FL – duPont Registry Group (DRG), the trailblazer in the luxury and exotic automotive ecosystem, proudly announces the launch of duPont Registry New Car Leasing, a first-of-its-kind customized service designed to redefine the nationwide leasing experience for new luxury sedans, SUVs and exotic sports cars…

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Audi Driver Hits Woman’s Car On the Highway and Flees. Now Her Realtor Friend Is Offering a Discount to Anyone Who Finds Them

A New York woman went viral on TikTok after publicly defending her friend, who she said was recently involved in a hit-and-run with an Audi driver.Kaitlyn Chen (@chenkaitlyn), who’s been documenting her “realty journey” in New York and Long Island, shared footage of what appeared to be her friend just…

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Volvo Superfan Explains Why They're 'One Of the Best Cars' Under $5K For Teens. He Might Be Onto Something

A Volvo S60 owner says his vehicle is “one of the best cars for teens” under $5,000. That’s TikToker @majkic06, who shows off a Volvo S60 from the 2000s.A series of on-screen text overlays accompany several glamour shots of the shiny vehicle in Majkic’s viral post. The clip, which has…

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UK Car Production Falls to Lowest Levels in 70 Years

Vehicle production in the United Kingdom fell to its lowest level in 70 years after a combination of poor holiday timing and tariff uncertainty, according to Wards Auto. Citing the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK built just 59,203 units in April, the lowest monthly level since 1952,…

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Ram Just Proved America Can't Quit the V-8

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis said the brand "screwed up" by dropping the Hemi V-8 for the 1500 pickup, so now it's making a much-heralded return. It turns out that even as we head towards an electric—or at least an electrified future—eight cylinders, grouped in fours, and spaced 90 degrees apart,…

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Honda Wants to Make the 'World's Most Efficient' Hybrids

As electric vehicle enthusiasm wanes and more buyers pivot back to traditional gas cars and hybrids, many automakers are doing the same. Honda has already hinted at slowing its roll on EV production, and now the Japanese automaker wants to go all-in on hybrids.

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Subaru WRX Sales Have Fallen Off a Cliff

Subaru released its May sales results this week, and things weren’t rosy. The entire brand is down 10.4 percent for the month, with some models seeing sharp decreases compared to May 2024. However, it was the WRX that saw the biggest decline, with sales down a whopping 71.2 percent last…

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Ram's 'Symbol of Protest' Badge for Hemi V-8s Is Ridiculous and Genius

It's official: the Hemi is back. Ram announced today the 5.7-liter V-8 will return unchanged, an available option for the 1500 pickup in the 2026 model year, with order books open now. Every new Ram equipped with a Hemi will receive a badge on the front fenders, dubbed the "Symbol…

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The New Galaxy A7 Isn't a Smartphone. It's a Sedan With Insane Range

We rarely cover cars sold exclusively in China, but we’re willing to make an exception on occasion if there’s a compelling reason. Geely’s latest product meets the criteria with its unusual name, impressive driving range, and the simple fact that it’s not another SUV. Roughly the same size as a…

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Honda Says It's Forced to Kill The Civic Type R In Europe

Honda is saying sayonara to the Civic Type R in Europe with a final send-off aptly named the Ultimate Edition. Sales of the Japanese hot hatch will come to an end next year on the Old Continent. Before it bows out, the compact performance car is available in any color…

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Volvo's Smart New Seatbelt Adapts to Your Body

Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin invented the modern three-point safety belt in 1959, and the company gave away the patent for free. It's estimated that the invention has saved more than one million lives. Now, the Swedish automaker aims to take seatbelt technology to the next level.

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The Hemi V-8 Is Back: ‘We Screwed Up,' Says Ram CEO

The Hemi-powered Ram 1500 is back, and it goes on sale this summer for the 2026 model year. It won't be the standard engine in the pickup, but if you're a cylinder counter and can't live without eight of them, it'll cost up to $1,200 to upgrade. Order books are…

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Bollinger Motors Has Been Saved From the Brink of Death

Bollinger Motors has been saved. Mullen Automotive has acquired an additional 21 percent of the company, bringing its total ownership to 95 percent. Despite having complete control over Bollinger, Mullen said the automaker will maintain “its own brand identity and focus.”

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Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Cabriolet: The Good and the Bad

These days, convertibles are a rare breed, let alone convertibles with actual performance to boot. Most of them died decades ago, never to be seen again. The 2025 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Cabriolet, then, is one of the last examples of a dying breed.

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Next-Gen Shelby GT500 Looks Menacing in New Spy Shots

Since the debut of the S650 Mustang in 2023, we've been waiting for a hardcore Shelby model. Rumors of the high-performance muscle car have been circulating for years, but nothing's been made official. That'll likely change soon, judging by these spy photos of a seemingly complete Shelby GT500 mule captured driving…

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Your Car’s Color Might Be Killing Its Resale Value

If you’re someone concerned about resale value, then the color you pick might be more important than you think. A new study reveals that not all cars depreciate the same, and if you want to get the most money for your vehicle down the line, you’re better off going bright…

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Hyundai Elantra N Sales Are Up Nearly 300 Percent This Year

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Why The New Nissan Leaf Is Less Aerodynamic In America

The importance of Nissan’s new Leaf cannot be overstated. The troubled Japanese automaker is in crisis mode after losing money for several years and a recently failed merger with Honda. It desperately needs a successful product in the immediate future to bounce back, especially after posting a $4.5 billion loss…

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The Once-Dominant Volkswagen Golf Is Quietly Fading

Since the first Golf rolled off the assembly line in late March 1974, Volkswagen has built more than 37 million units. It’s by far the company’s most popular car ever, comfortably surpassing the Beetle (21.5 million) and the Polo (20 million). But the once-dominant Golf may be past its prime.…

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The Ford Hot Hatch Is Officially Dead

Ford’s hot hatch journey began with a modest attempt in 1980, when the Fiesta Supersport was launched. Things got more serious the following year with the beefier Fiesta XR2. However, it was the 1984 Escort RS that truly cemented the company’s contribution to this exciting niche of practical performance cars.…

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