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See The One-Off Ferrari Breadvan Crash During 2022 Le Mans Classic
Over the weekend, motorsport fans had the pleasure of watching what was arguably one of the most exciting Formula 1…
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Motorenn Announces Grand Opening of New Service Center in Los Angeles
Presented by Motorenn. The grand opening of the new Motorenn Service Center has been announced as the Los Angeles-based startup…
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Abandoned History: Ford’s Cruise-O-Matic and the C Family of Automatic Transmissions (Part IV)
Last time on our Abandoned History coverage of Ford’s historical Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission, we spent some time in Russia. Communist…
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Junkyard Gem: 1937 Hudson Terraplane
In the 15 years that I’ve been writing about automotive history as viewed through the lens of the car graveyard,…
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Porsche Design Releases The New P’8937 Sunglasses, Available Now
The Porsche Design shades that won the German Design Award for 2022. Using its luxury lifestyle branch to bring sportscar…
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Red Bull Advanced Technologies Announces The New RB17 F1-Based Hypercar
Racing’s favorite energy drink brand is becoming a hypercar manufacturer. Known for a formidable F1 team along with a host…
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Rare Rides Icons: The History of Stutz, Stop and Go Fast (Part XIV)
We return to our coverage of the reborn and neoclassically-focused Stutz Motor Company today, at a point of considerable change…
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Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato Production Car Spied Up Close
There have been several versions of the Huracan since its public reveal in December 2014. The latest of which has…
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Ram, Jeep EcoDiesel 3.0s Recalled for Fuel Pump Failures
Stellantis has issued a recall of nearly 140,000 Jeep and Ram models equipped with the 3.0-liter, six-cylinder EcoDiesel engine due…
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The New BRABUS B30 And D30 Take The Mercedes-Benz C Class To The Next Level
Leave it to BRABUS to bring a Mercedes-Benz to the next level. The C-Class is one of the staple models…
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Carlos Sainz Jr. wins British Grand Prix for first career F1 victory
SILVERSTONE, England — Carlos Sainz Jr. won his his first career Formula One race on Sunday with a victory at…
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View Photos of the 2023 Genesis Electrified G80
Genesis There are purpose-built EVs designed from the ground up and there are internal-combustion vehicles converted to electric power. The…
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View Photos of the 2022 BMW M4 Competition xDrive
Andi HedrickCar and Driver The 2022 BMW M4 Competition coupe (and its M3 Competition sedan counterpart) isn’t lacking for power,…
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We Put 3 Top Radar Detectors to the Test
Are Radar Detectors Legal? For the most part, radar detectors are legal for use in personal vehicles in all U.S.…
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View Photos of the 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec
Michael SimariCar and Driver Acura resurrects the Integra nameplate for its new entry-level offering, which replaces the mediocre ILX sedan.…
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The Best EVs of 2022
Car and Driver Electric vehicles are no longer the punchlines of the past. Limited driving range, tiny dimensions, and long…
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2022 Jaguar F-Type P450: Late, Great, V-8
Jaguar is looking for a new job. After a century of building beautiful, internal-combustion-engine cars, it’s pulling a Blues Brothers…
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Red Bull Announces RB17 Hypercar, Designed by Adrian Newey
Red Bull Advanced Technologies This sketch illustrates the form of a forthcoming Red Bull track-only hypercar. Designed by Adrian Newey,…
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2004 Volkswagen R32 Is Our Bring a Trailer Auction Pick of the Day
• The 2004 Volkswagen R32 was the 240-hp all-wheel-drive alternative to the GTI before the Golf R. • We once…
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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Revealed, Looking Like the Future
Hyundai has revealed the first photos of the 2024 Ioniq 6, an electric sedan. The Ioniq 6 will ride on…
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2023 Acura Integra vs. Honda Civic: How They Compare
The return of the Integra nameplate to the Acura lineup spurred lots of discussion. Is this a real Integra? Can…
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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6: What We Know So Far
Overview Hyundai is aiming to compete with the Tesla Model 3 with its upcoming EV sedan model called the Ioniq…
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Here’s How the 2023 Kia Carnival Compares to the Honda Odyssey
Minivan face-offs might sound as exciting as making toast, but the 2023 Kia Carnival and the 2023 Honda Odyssey are…
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2023 BMW X3 M Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview With its catlike reflexes and impressive power figures, the 2023 BMW X3 M feels and drives more like a…
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View Photos of the 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8
Andi HedrickCar and Driver Volvo is working on a plan to become fully electric by 2030, and an enhanced plug-in-hybrid…
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E.C.D. Automotive Design Is Now Building Restomod Jaguar E-Types
• E.C.D. Automotive Design is now restomodding the classic Jaguar E-Type. • The company will offer gasoline or electric powertrains.…
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Hyundai Sadly Deals Death Knell to the Veloster N
The Hyundai Veloster N will not return for the 2023 model year, the company announced today. Hyundai said the decision…
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Best Cars for Learning Manual: Window Shop with Car and Driver
It’s an art that needs to be learned. The tender dance of clutch, shifter and human being that is operating…
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Tested: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Is a Familiar Brute
From the July/August 2022 issue of Car and Driver. It’s almost too simple. Automakers are sprinting full speed ahead toward…
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Tested: 2022 Hyundai Kona N vs. Cherohala Skyway
You often have the Cherohala all to yourself. Marc UrbanoCar and Driver From the July/August 2022 issue of Car and…
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The Kia EV6 Can Charge Other Electric Cars
While the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has received a lot of attention for its ability to function as a mobile…
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More Than 12% of New Car Payments Top $1000 a Month
There are increasing numbers of new car buyers who are financing their purchases and paying more than $1000 a month.…
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Check Out This New Two-Tone McLaren 765LT Spider Customized By MSO Bespoke
A Mclaren customized by MSO Bespoke is art on wheels. MSO Bespoke is McLaren’s division that specializes in making the…
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Stunning Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan gives the Tesla Model 3 its first true rival
More than five years after the arrival of the Tesla Model 3, the U.S. vehicle market will get a true…
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Junkyard Find: 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
The Mazda Miata has been with us for well over three decades, becoming the best-selling two-seat sports car in history…
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Jaguar Land Rover’s Bespoke ordering program boosts profit, satisfaction at Land Rover Princeton
Land Rover Princeton’s sales staff is trained on guiding customers through the Bespoke ordering process. Part of that includes showing…
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Check The Spec: A 1-of-1 2021 McLaren Elva Finished In MSO Grigio Madeline Over Tan Aniline
A true one-of-a-kind spec aside the other 148-chassis in the world. With a fleet of supercars and hypercars that showcase…
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The New Ducati MotoE Prototype Is The Brand’s First Electric Motorcycle
Ducati’s made a shocking announcement. Known for fast and beautiful two-wheeled Italian machines, Ducati is a brand known for uncompromised…
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Tesla Brings Back Enhanced Autopilot for $6K – Kelley Blue Book
Tesla will once again offer three separate suites of driver assistance features instead of two. Enhanced Autopilot, the middle brother,…
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Rivian deploys first DC fast chargers as part of Adventure Network for electric trucks
Rivian on Monday announced the first three DC fast-charging sites for its Adventure Network supporting the R1T electric pickup truck and…
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What the FTC’s proposals on car dealer ads, F&I mean
FTC commissioners voted 4-1 on Monday to go beyond federal advertising law and the federal prohibition on unfair and deceptive…
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Volvo Cars to build electric car manufacturing plant in Slovakia
Volvo Cars gears up for long-term sustainable growth with new Slovakia electric car manufacturing plant Geely-owned Volvo Cars will build…
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GM’s Fort Wayne plant to close week of July 4 because of chip shortage
General Motors said it will close its assembly plant in Fort Wayne, Ind., the week of July 4 because of…
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Honda Recalls 112K Ridgelines Due to Possible Fuel Tank Detachment
Honda is recalling more than 112,000 Ridgeline pickup trucks for gas tank straps that can rust away over time and…
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2023 Kia Soul Starts Just Under $20,000 – Kelley Blue Book
A brand-new Soul will cost you a little over $20,000 next year, once you include the cost of shipping it.…
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 aces crash-tests, makes IIHS Top Safety Pick+ honor roll
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric received a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)—the…
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Will battery fires derail electric micromobility? | Automotive World
Battery fires can happen in all sorts of electrified transport, from heavy trucks and passenger cars to e-bikes and scooters.…
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What the EPA ruling means for the carbon footprint of your electric car
Electric cars are only as clean as the grid they plug into, and the emissions from using your EV will…
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Brose names new operations chief
Stefan Krug is managing Brose Group’s central production division from today. The Coburg native assumed responsibility for the automotive supplier’s…
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Tesla target of new lawsuit that claims racial abuse against Black workers
SAN FRANCISCO — Fifteen Black former or current employees at Tesla Inc. filed a lawsuit against the electric vehicle maker…
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