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  • A front three quarters shot of the 1998 GT parked in front of an original orange 1279 GT with a big 1998 GT badge
    6

    Mini 1998 GT Edition Gets JCW Brakes And Looks, But It Has Nothing To Do With The '90s

    The 1998 GT is named after the displacement of its base-model engine, and though it looks pretty cool, it's quite pricey.

    By Logan K. Carter 11 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung driving on track
    28

    Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung Is Even More Ridiculous Than An American Will Sound Pronouncing Its Name

    Only 30 of this new V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive Mythos Series model will be built, and they're all sold out already.

    By Daniel Golson 12 hours ago Read More
  • 2028 Volvo XC40 front 3/4 view
    21

    2028 Volvo XC40 Refresh Is Slightly More Chiseled, Charming, And Smarter Inside

    The XC40 has been in production since late 2017, which may as well be since the beginning of the universe, so Volvo's giving it a fairly substantial facelift.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 1 day ago Read More
  • A photo of the Pleos Connect center screen inside a Grandeur with a tan interior

    Hyundai's New Pleos Connect Infotainment System Is High-Tech Without Completely Losing The Plot

    I tried Pleos in a Korean-market Hyundai Grandeur, and found it to be intuitive for such a still-touchscreen-heavy user experience.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • The profile of the 1990 Eagle Optima concept parked outside in front of trees
    11

    After Chrysler Bought AMC, We Almost Got This V8 Sports Sedan

    It emerged amid the wildest time in Chrysler's history, carrying Lamborghini's design DNA and a proper V8. But it became a V6 sedan that no one remembers today.

    By Charles Krome 4 days ago Read More
  • A white Ford Maverick XL at a dealership lot.
    33

    Why The Ford Maverick Went With Unibody Construction Instead Of Body-On-Frame

    The Ford Maverick wasn't conceived with the traditional pickup customer in mind, so it's not a traditional pickup. Maybe that's what makes it so great.

    By Kiran Menon 4 days ago Read More
  • Front shot of a 1927 Ford Model T one-ton truck
    3

    More Than A Century Before The Slate Truck, Kits Turned Model Ts Into One-Ton Trucks

    The forthcoming Slate truck might have captured the imagination of customers, but Ford came up with a similar idea more than 100 years earlier.

    By Chloe Clougher 5 days ago Read More
  • Rear 3/4 view of a white Polestar 4 SUV
    46

    New Polestar 4 SUV Is Really More Like A Wagon, But It's Also Not That Wagon-Like... Whatever, It Looks Good!

    Whatever you want to call the Polestar 4 SUV, it's a damn shame we won't be getting it in the United States anymore.

    By Daniel Golson 8 days ago Read More
  • Front view of the 2027 Lexus IS Special Appearance Package.
    34

    The Devil Works Hard, But Whoever Is Keeping The IS Alive At Lexus Works Harder

    Despite entering its thirteenth year of life, the Lexus IS is still soldiering on with a new Special Appearance Package that has some great green paint.

    By Chris Tsui 9 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a red 997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe parked on a concrete surface with a body of water in the background
    31

    5 Performance Cars Slower Than The Ford Fathom's Targeted 4.5-Second 0-60

    The Ford Fathom pickup is expected to get from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, meaning it'll accelerate faster than some amazing and very desirable sports cars.

    By Monday Goma 9 days ago Read More
  • Side profile of a red BMW M1.
    56

    8 Ostentatious Cars That Defined The Wedge-Shape Era

    Cars may look alike today, but the late 1960s through the 1980s were a different story. The wedge shape produced some seriously wild sports car designs.

    By Max Larsen 11 days ago Read More
  • A promotional image showing the inner workings of the Saab Sensonic transmission.
    20

    Why Saab Killed Its Revolutionary Sensonic Clutchless Manual Transmission

    Saab's clever Sensonic manual transmission came without a clutch pedal, but the idea never caught on. What prevented this clever technology from being a hit?

    By Peter Nelson 15 days ago Read More
  • 2028 Genesis GV90 Neolun Roof Airbag diagram
    18

    How The Genesis GV90's Full-Length Roof Airbag Will Keep You Safe And Inside The Car In A Rollover Crash

    This is apparently the first roof airbag in the world, and it'll protect you from whacking your head on the sunroof in addition to stopping you from flying out.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 17 days ago Read More
  • A green Subaru SVX parked on the law at The Quail next to a white Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V
    22

    There Were So Many Awesome JDM Cars At Monterey Car Week, And One Of The Rarest Was A Ferrari

    Two of the four HKS Zero-R R32 GT-Rs, one of the ten Ferrari J50s, and a Le Mans–winning Mazda 787B were just some of the best Japanese cars at Pebble Beach.

    By Daniel Golson 17 days ago Read More
  • Beauty front 3/4 of 2011 Kia GT Concept
    7

    The Kia Stinger Started As The Brand's First Rear-Wheel-Drive Concept In 2011

    Kia killed the Stinger in 2023, but its award-winning design lives on. Here's how a 2011 rear-wheel-drive concept car created by an Audi veteran started it all.

    By Charles Krome 19 days ago Read More
  • A black Audi RS6 Avant with silver wheels
    4

    Did This Audi RS Model Really Share A Lamborghini Engine? Well, It's Complicated

    One of the famous Audi RS models was rumored to share engine technology with a Lamborghini, but to what extent is that the case? And why do the engines differ?

    By Kiran Menon 20 days ago Read More
  • Andy Kalmowitz's crotch in the BMW M2 CS's M Carbon Bucket seats
    82

    Ow! My Balls!

    The M Carbon Buckets in BMW's M2 CS did a commendable job holding my thunder thighs in place, but seem designed to ensure I can't have children in the future.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 20 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of an orange and blue Bugatti Veyron
    36

    Bugatti Is Making Larger OEM Veyron Wheels That Don't Need To Use $40,000 PAX Tires

    The new wheel setup debuted in Monterey on a Veyron that underwent Bugatti's full recommission program, receiving a fresh color scheme and other new options.

    By Daniel Golson 21 days ago Read More
  • An infographic of the 2016 Volvo XC90 showcasing its PowerPulse anti-lag system.
    6

    Volvo Used Compressed Air To Spin A Turbo For Lag-Free Boost, But It Didn't Catch On

    When other automakers were addressing turbo lag with variable-geometry turbos, sequential turbocharging, or electrical assistance, Volvo had a different idea.

    By Viraaj Bhatnagar 22 days ago Read More
  • 2028 Genesis GV90 Neolun coach doors open
    131

    2028 Genesis GV90 Neolun Brutally Mogs Rolls-Royce With B-Pillar-Less Coach Doors And Heated Wood Floors

    Beyond the optional coach doors this 657-hp electric flagship SUV also has a motorized shifter, cashmere and stone trim, swiveling seats and a full roof airbag.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 22 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a 2027 Hyundai Tucson
    50

    2027 Hyundai Tucson Looks Even Wilder Than The New Elantra

    Hyundai revealed the radical design of the fifth-gen Tucson in Korea, but we probably won't have to wait long to get U.S.-spec details.

    By Daniel Golson 23 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of the 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale Pininfarina Coupe at Pebble Beach
    3

    This Proto-GTO 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale Pininfarina Coupe Will Be Coming To Your Gran Turismo Garage

    This year's Gran Turismo Trophy went to this 1961 Ferrari 250 GT Sperimentale Pininfarina Coupe, a prototype racer that led to the creation of the 250 GTO.

    By Daniel Golson 23 days ago Read More
  • Door card and dashboard of the Bentley Torcal.
    21

    Bentley Torcal EV Is Getting Sheep Wool Upholstery And Ombré Wood Trim

    It's the first wool upholstery in a car to achieve 100% certification by the Responsible Wool Standard, and the wood is made from 1,000 individual layers.

    By Chris Tsui 23 days ago Read More
  • A black Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster at Pebble Beach
    17

    One-Of-Two 1935 Duesenberg SSJ Special Speedster Once Owned By Clark Gable Wins 75th Pebble Beach Concours

    With over 200 cars competing, the Duesenberg took home the title of Best of Show, beating out a 1938 Delahaye and two different Ferrari 375s.

    By Daniel Golson 25 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 view of a green Spyker C8 Preliator XXV Coupe
    34

    Spyker Is Back With The 800-HP, Gold-Plated, Manual-Only C8 Preliator XXV Coupe

    As of earlier this week Spyker had already sold 19 of the 25 it's going to make, and the one you see here is the first production unit already delivered.

    By Daniel Golson 28 days ago Read More
  • Porsche Flachbau RS one-off customer build based on a 991.2 911 GT2 RS
    7

    Moby Dick-Inspired Slantnose 911 GT2 RS Explains Porsche's Mysterious 'Flachbau' And 'Flachbau RS' Trademarks

    The Flachbau RS is based on a 991.2 GT2 RS, and three prototypes were developed and tested at the Nürburgring to make sure its performance back up the wing.

    By Collin Woodard 28 days ago Read More
  • A blue E36-generation BMW 325i drift car at a competition.
    6

    The BMW M50 Inline-Six Is Why Cheap E36 325is Still Refuse To Die

    The BMW E36 325i is still hugely popular with car enthusiasts, but the reason so many examples survive is because that 2.5-liter engine is just so good.

    By Peter Nelson 28 days ago Read More
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