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Porsche does a great business with special-edition 911 models. These extremely profitable limited runs are like gold to collectors, who are all willing to pay big prices to get their hands on one, and spend even more money on further customization. Recent trademark fillings with the EU Intellectual Property Office…

Hardcore track and amateur racing people often scoff at racing school. "Why would I need racing school?" They wonder. "I do so many track days." Or, it could be that you’ve done dozens of LeMons, Lucky Dog, or Champ Car races—it's all the same. The general attitude in amateur paddocks across…

Diesel engines used to be the de facto choice for Europeans interested in covering long trips without the hassle of frequent refueling. Once the efficiency king, diesel has largely fallen out of favor due to stringent emissions regulations in the EU. However, Toyota is confident it has found a better…

Nissan is trying to bounce back after enduring more than a few rough years. It lost $4.5 billion in the past 12 months and is planning drastic changes to cut costs. The troubled automaker is laying off 20,000 workers and closing seven factories before the decade’s end. But the Re:Nissan…

In early 2017, former Toyota CEO and President Akio Toyoda issued a company-wide decree: “No more boring cars.” He backed up that statement with exciting products like the GR Yaris, GR Corolla, and the Supra. Pictured here, the GR GT3 concept is all but confirmed to spawn a road-going version,…

The concept of a "sporty" RAV4 sounds like an oxymoron, doesn't it? Sure, some brave, brilliant souls have turned early RAVs into off-road machines. But that story entertains us because a RAV4 shouldn't be out there bashing rocks, not because of its history as an enthusiast vehicle. 

Toyota’s Hybrid System (THS) doesn't get enough credit. On the market for nearly two decades, THS is one of the most elegant pieces of engineering the car world has ever seen. But it’s a system that isn’t terribly well understood. Knowing how it works, at least vaguely, is key to…

The Toyota RAV4 is one of the brand's most successful vehicles. Last year alone, Toyota sold 475,193 units of the RAV4 in the US, third only to the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F Series. But last year's RAV was already six years old and riding an outdated platform, so it…

Back in 2013, Ferrari made the decision to split with longtime external design firm Pininfarina. The move was surprising, given the decades of collaboration and legendary products from the brands. In the years since, Ferrari has grown its own design center, Centro Stile, into a hub for the brand. In…

Ford is facing a class action lawsuit that alleges the Transit Trail no longer lives up to what the automaker promised. The rugged van faced a recall in early 2024 stemming from its 30.5-inch Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse tires, which could rub against the wheel liner in certain situations. Ford's solution? Swap…

Time is running out if you're after a cheaper Subaru. Prices on specific models and trims will increase starting as soon as June. Subaru America told Reuters yesterday that its prices are increasing due to “current market conditions.” Prices will increase between $750 and $2,055 depending on the model and trim,…