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Best Roadsters | 2025 Convertible Roadsters Rated

Few cars embody the image of living the good life quite like roadsters. These 2-door drop-tops ooze style and laid-back charm, but they also have a fair amount of power to ensure an effortless driving experience. Luxury is important, too, especially in a convertible, so many of these cars are plushly appointed. That being said,…

Awesome Concepts That Never Made It To Production

For motor manufacturers, concept cars can mean a great deal, or they can mean nothing at all. Often, they’re a way of gauging public interest before committing to production. But all too often, they’re celebratory models or indications of future design intent. In some cases, some manufacturers seemingly build concepts merely to disappoint us by…

Driving The 5-Cylinder Hyper Hatch America Is Deprived Of Breaks Our Hearts

America may be the world’s second-biggest car market, behind only China, but that doesn’t mean we get access to the broadest selection. Automakers pick and choose what cars come to America based on sales trends and market demographics, leading to us missing out on some cool stuff. Forbidden fruit, we often call it, lamenting how…

Gordon Murray Will Custom-Make The One-Off Car Of Your Dreams

Gordon Murray is about to launch a new part of his automotive empire. Gordon Murray Special Vehicles is set up to build…wait for it… special vehicles. In this case, that means even more exclusive one-offs of the company’s already ultra-limited volume sports cars like the T.50. It will also build all-new bespoke models on a…

Unlikely Automotive Heroes That Mattered More Than You Think

Once in a while, a car comes along that changes paradigms or even creates new ones. It can happen at a company level, a brand level, or at an industry level, and the cars usually turn up with little fanfare and take time for their importance to emerge. Early examples include the Pontiac LeMans, which,…

This Ford GT Will Anger Purists And Delight Sneakerheads

It’s hard to surprise us with any brands that try an automotive tie-up to help boost every product involved, but, well, this one has done it. It’s a Ford GT from noted car customizer Mansory, and it was inspired by NBA player Steph Curry and his partnership with apparel company Under Armour. 2022 Ford GT…

The Most Expensive Electric Cars You Can Buy In 2025

There’s so much choice when it comes to buying electric vehicles these days, and that’s only increasing in the future: from record-breaking supercars like the Rimac Nevera to efficiency-focused city runabouts like the Chevrolet Equinox EV, there is something for everyone. And for those who have a hefty amount of money to spend on higher-priced…

Video: Acura Is Finally Giving People The Powertrains They Want

Acura is not going all-electric. Good – people prefer hybrids.

Best Manual Hatchbacks | 2025 Ratings

With most automakers standardizing the use of an automatic gearbox in their vehicles, why even bother hunting for a manual hatchback? Well, for the driving enthusiast on a budget, there is no better means of affordable driving enjoyment. Thanks to their peppy but small engines, nimble, compact dimensions, and, in this case, an engaging stick…

10 Rare Wagons That Are Actually Cool

Yes, there is something about a station wagon that shouts “Labrador!” when you see it. Especially that bulky rear-end, with space intended for a whole junior hockey team plus the family dog. But throughout the years, there have been some standout wagons that have defied the notion of being only a labrador-carrier. The modern leaders…

Tesla Cybertruck Vs. Ford F-150 Lightning

Tesla officially revealed the Cybertruck and began deliveries in late 2023, marking its first all-new EV since the Model Y. Now, over a year later, the futuristic truck is finally making its way into the hands of more customers. 2025 Tesla Cybertruck Base MSRP $79,990 Base Trim Engine EV Base Trim Horsepower 600 HP Base…

The Most Controversial Car Designs of All Time

Some cars are so popular and well-designed they manage to transcend the domain of automotive enthusiasts and become pop-culture icons, cementing their place in car history as examples of what to do when building a car. The Aston Martin DBS and Lexus LC made our list of the most beautiful modern cars of all time…

Ranking Every Cadillac V Model By 0-60 MPH Times

Cadillac’s V-series recently celebrated 20 years, as it spans all the way back to 2004 with the introduction of the CTS-V. At the time, Cadillac was desperate to reinvent itself and shed its “cars for old-timers” reputation that it had held for decades. Their boldest idea was to create a hot version of one of…

The Rare Turbocharged Mazda MX-5 That Wasn’t A Mazdaspeed Miata

When looking for an affordable and approachable performance car, few fulfill the role better than the trusty Mazda MX-5. For over 30 years, the Miata has functioned as a shiny new sports car that drivers can enjoy directly from the showroom, or perhaps as a project car for younger gearheads looking to build the road-going…

GM’s New Tailgate Patent Makes Loading Easier (If It’s Strong Enough)

General Motors loves to reinvent the pickup bed. It began with the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 and its MultiPro tailgate, which offers several different functions that range from a bed-extending load stop to a standing desk surface – the feature has since spread to the Silverado lineup, as well as the Sierra EV and Silverado…

Video: Hyundai's Epic Retro Sports Car Appears To Be Taking Shape

The blutty imagery seems to hide Hyundai’s hydrogen sports car, with other cars on the way too.

Ram’s First Fully Electric Vehicle Gets A Lot Cheaper For 2025

The Ram ProMaster EV is about to get a whole lot cheaper. While the 2024 model started at $77,995 plus $1,995 destination, the 2025 version of the electric van will be offered in more body styles that’ll make it $21,500 cheaper than before. Formerly only offered in a step van variant with an extra-high roof…

Video: Toyota Wants To Give The New Celica A GR Badge

It seems time for the Celica to join the Gazoo Racing family.

The Hyundai Casper Cross Is An Adorable Inster For The Home Market

Hyundai pulled the sheets of its newest product for the South Korean Market, the cloyingly cute Casper Electric Cross. If the micro-sized crossover looks familiar, that’s because it’s all but identical to the Inster Cross that we’ve seen before, which is destined for the garages of entry-level shoppers in Europe. Chunky black cladding, a revised…

Video: This 750-HP Audi RS Q8 Is Rarer Than Most Supercars

$240,000 is a lot of money, but it’s a bargain for Lambo-beating power.

This Gadget Will Stop EV Haters From Complaining About Charging

Electric vehicle adoption has been slowly but steadily increasing in the United States, yet many shoppers are still resistant to change. They will cite range, cost, and infrastructure as reasons for their EV aversion, but at least one of those complaints is about to improve in a major way. Tesla’s Supercharger network is currently known…

Which Electrified Kia Crossover is Best?

Kia’s SUV hybrid lineup consists of three distinctly different models, but each is available as both a traditional hybrid and a plug-in model, while some are sold with gas-only or even fully-electric trims too. So, despite only three nameplates appearing, the range of choice available when considering a Kia hybrid SUV in 2025 can be…

Here’s What A Fully Loaded Mazda CX-90 Will Cost You

The value proposition is a big part of Mazda’s appeal. The brand has been leaning into the luxury segment lately, while keeping their models fairly affordable across the board. These cars feel luxurious in every way but the price tag, and have become a serious contender for brands like Lexus and Acura, decades since they…

Best All-Wheel-Drive Hatchbacks | 2025 Ratings

Historically, hatchbacks have been front-wheel drive, owing to their positioning as more budget-oriented vehicles. However, as these vehicle types grew larger and more powerful, the need for the all-wheel-drive hatchback increased. For the 2025 model year, there are only a handful of AWD hatchbacks left – it’s simply another body style of vehicle that has…

Best Electric Cars for Seniors for 2025

EVs may be a product of futuristic technology, but that doesn’t mean they don’t hold value as transportation for senior citizens. The best electric cars for seniors have many benefits, not the least of which are lower costs due to using electricity and not gas, as well as their practicality and reliability expectations. And, with…

Subaru Bares Grand Master Plan To Sell More Cars This Year

The Subaru Forester Hybrid has been officially confirmed for this year, with a price tag that starts at $34,995, signaling the automaker’s entry into the electrified market. Arriving at dealerships this spring, one could argue that this move is rather late, but as they say, better late than never. Plus Subaru’s banking on this strategy…

Closer Competitors Than You Would Expect

If you want a capable off-road SUV right off the showroom floor, your choices are about as good as they’ve ever been. It’s getting better, too, with the introduction of the fully redesigned 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Toyota will offer a couple different levels and flavors of off-road equipment, with the top-tier option being the TRD…

What We’d Love to See in the Next-Gen Hyundai Palisade

The Hyundai Palisade made its debut for the 2020 model year as a fully featured three-row SUV with seating for up to eight people. It has a roomy interior with lots of creature comforts that give it a decidedly upscale appeal. The lineup includes the availability of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and a wide…

The Legal Loophole That Lets You Drive Foreign Exotica In USA

The Show or Display rule is a fantastic bit of legislation that allows wealthy enthusiasts to legally import a car to the USA that was never sold here, without the 25-year wait associated with JDM icons. But did you know that Bill Gates helped get the law passed? And did you know it was the…

Video: West Coast Customs And The Fast Family Team Up For The Super Bowl

“We heard you like ice cream, so check out what we did to the trunk.”

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Gets A Little Cheaper For Several Reasons

After a few months of 2024 model year vehicles, Jeep is ready to move the Wagoneer S EV into 2025. The new year comes with a new model, too. The new 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited grade offers a lower price than the Launch Edition. It’s not the launch year anymore, but the Wagoneer S…

Chrysler Is Officially A Minivan-Only Brand In 2025

Quick Links Chrysler Now Only Offers Minivans From New For some years now, Chrysler has been a dead brand walking. Offering outdated vehicles, and focusing on unpopular segments, it has slowly eroded its range to the point where, in 2025, the only new Chrysler you can buy is a minivan. While the Chrysler Pacifica is…

This Is What A GM 6.2-Liter V8 Engine Failure At 4 Miles Looks Like

We’ve previously reported on the woes General Motors has been facing regarding the L87 6.2-liter V8 found in its trucks and SUVs. The growing number of engine failures has meant a shortage of replacement parts, leaving owners’ vehicles stranded at the service department without an immediate fix. One such car found its way into the…

Video: Trump Changes Tune On Mexico And Canada Tariffs

The tariffs have been delayed, but not for long.

Revisiting Torque Steer And How Manufacturers Eliminated It

We don’t read much about torque steer in modern cars, because manufacturers have all but engineered the phenomenon out of their latest offerings. It’s more of a problem on really powerful front-wheel-drive cars that put plenty of torque through their front wheels, and cars like the Mazdaspeed 3 were well-known for the steering jumping around,…

How Car Enthusiasts Are Adapting to Electric Vehicles

Just for the heck of it – what else is a motoring journalist going to do with their time? – we typed “Electric cars – yes or no?” into a Google search to see what the consensus seems to be on the wisdom of switching to electric. Judging by the internet – and let’s be…

Jaguar’s 10-Year-Old V8-Powered Mercedes SL Rival Is A Bargain In 2025

When it comes to powerful, luxurious coupes, the Germans are hard to beat. They’ve given us models like the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, the BMW 8 Series, and the Audi S5, among several others in various size categories. But this particular type of vehicle has hailed from many nations. Japan gave us the Lexus LC and RC…

Why Alfa’s Modern Mid-Engine Sports Car Will Become A Collectible

Alfa Romeo has built its reputation on producing some of the most passionate and beautiful sports cars in history, and the 4C was no exception. Introduced as a concept in 2011, the world immediately fell in love with the future of the Alfa Romeo brand, with its classic teledial wheels, iconic triangular front grille, and…

Best 5-Seater SUVs of 2025 | Top SUVs with 5 Seats

As some of the most popular cars in the USA, sports utility vehicles are available in a variety of forms and configurations, with 5-seater SUVs considered the best in terms of practicality and city-centric convenience. An SUV in a 5-seat configuration is great for young single professionals who appreciate the value of practicality, but it’s…

How The Ford Pinto Ultimately Made Cars Safer

There are a few things that can make the auto industry safer. One is legislation. Airbags became mandatory in the US in late 1998, and traffic fatalities have been on the decline ever since. The steady progress of automotive technology is the second thing making the industry safer. Road users are more protected with features…

Best Volkswagen Beetle Model Years For Reliability

There are only a handful of models, from any manufacturer, throughout history that can pull off what the Volkswagen Beetle has achieved. Not only was it a true people’s car, mobilizing millions throughout its life, but the revived New Beetle also became a style icon, and is now fast becoming a modern classic, too. Available…

Rezvani’s 935-Inspired RR1 Supercar Is Getting A Face Transplant

About a year ago, oddball car customizer Rezvani – you might recognize their SWAT-like SUVs – showed a modern Porsche 911 with a load of details from the classic Porsche 935 racer nicknamed Moby Dick. It called the car the Rezvani RR1 and said it had plans for production. Now, the car builder is getting…

Best 7-seater SUVs | 2025 7-Passenger Cars Rated

The minivan was once the vehicle of choice when it was necessary to transport more than five occupants. However, three-row SUVs significantly changed this picture, eating into minivan sales in the early 2000s. That trend has continued to this day, evidenced by the fact that there are multiple 7-seater SUVs for sale in 2025 but…

Video: BMW M3 CS Touring Debuts As The Ultimate Sports Wagon

Just like other contemporary CS models, this has almost 550 hp.

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta Isn’t Coming Back

We’ve got bad news for Alfa Romeo fans. On top of the company’s polarizing plans to remake the Giulia sedan as a crossover, the snorty Giulietta hatchback won’t be making a return. The Giulietta, which was axed globally in 2020, has become the latest victim of an SUV-crazy world, with Alfa Romeo focusing its efforts…

Video: Volkswagen's Fanciest Sedan Isn't Coming To America Anymore

It was delayed over and over, and now the delay is permanent.

The First-Gen Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Is A Good And Bad Used Purchase

There are fewer things more rewarding for gearheads than trawling through used vehicle listings, desperately combing through to find a hidden treasure you could snap up for a bargain. These come in all shapes and sizes, from forgotten 1990s sports cars to sports sedans that haven’t quite reached classic status yet, such as the Mazdaspeed…

The Unsung Hero Of 2024 Was An American-Made EV

Quick Links Small Price, Big Performance What You get For Your Money It’s no secret that electric vehicles are continuing to gain popularity in the US. Last year, electric cars accounted for 8.7 percent of all new vehicle sales, compared to 7.8 percent the year prior. As EV tech continues to improve and prices fall…

SUVs With Fold-Flat Seats. 2025 Crossovers With Fold-Flat Seats Rated

Versatility is what sets the SUV segment apart, and for the most part, this comprises SUVs with fold-flat seats. This classification is known for its practicality, and the ability to drop down the back seats and increase interior volume for maximum storage takes things to a whole other level. This makes SUVS and crossovers with…

Italian Tuner Has A Cure For F40 Crashes

Some high-profile Ferrari F40 crashes have shaken some but inspired others. Officine Fioravanti is one of the companies that has been inspired. Its F40 Alte Prestazioni is a handling package that is meant to take some of the risk out of taking your big-dollar Ferrari supercar out for a nice Sunday drive, bringing its safety…

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S First Drive Review: Upscale Electrification

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is a bold entry into Jeep’s SUV lineup, blending EV technology with the luxury and capability synonymous with the Wagoneer name. It is not, however, just another variant of the existing gas-powered Wagoneer, but a wholly new vehicle on a new platform. This is also the brand’s first EV in…

The Last Convertible-Only Cars Left On Sale In America

The convertible has always been a symbol of freedom and excitement out on the open road, but the segment is slowly but surely shrinking in the USA. Top brands like Audi have recently announced it will no longer have any convertibles in its lineup (goodby Audi A5 Cabriolet). Drop-tops are a luxury item – one…

The Most Efficient Vehicles For 2025

One of the best parts of buying a car in 2025 is the wealth of fuel-efficient options on the market. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric, and combustion; no matter what you choose, there is a vehicle out there that will save you money at the pump and the charger, and those vehicles are only set to…

When Is Refinancing Your Auto Loan Worth The Headache?

Is it a good idea to refinance your car loan? We can give you the short answer right up front: probably not. If you’re looking to make lower payments, that’s going to result in paying more interest in the long term, and refinancing should be a last resort. But, there are circumstances where refinancing is…

Every Time Chrysler Tried To Build A Turbine-Powered Car

The automotive world has always kept one eye looking towards the future, with innovative concept cars and high-tech features showcasing what mobility could look like. This was especially true in the 1950s and 60s: as the Jet Age kicked into high gear, with economic prosperity and scientific discoveries going hand-in-hand, the notion of a better…

Video: GT350 Returns With Over 800 HP Thanks To Shelby, Not Ford

Shelby American is going racing, and the GT350 is just the foundation.

The Ram Midsize Truck Is Coming In 2027, According To The UAW

Ram is about to re-enter the midsize truck market within the next couple years, if reporting from Automotive News is to be believed. Citing a company memo, the outlet reports that Stellantis will reopen its idle facility in Belvidere, Illinois, and return around 1,500 employees to work there to build the truck, which will slot…

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Is The Best Car To Crash, Says Euro NCAP

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has another feather to stick in its cap. According to the Euro New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), Mercedes’ mid-size sedan was the best vehicle the agency tested last year, with a five-star overall safety rating, good showings in each crash test, and excellent performance from its active safety features. As a…

Cheapest 300-Horsepower Hybrid In America

Hybrids cost a bit more than comparable combustion-only vehicles. For instance, the 2024 Toyota Corolla starts out at a nice low price of $22,175 for a sedan with an internal combustion engine (ICE), while the cheapest hybrid version sells for $23,500. That might not be a huge price bump, but you’re also taking a hit…

Volvo Is Making The EX30 EV Rugged

Volvo doesn’t get the attention that Subaru’s Outback gets, or even the oddball appreciation once pointed AMC’s way, but the Swedish automaker was one of the first to make a lifted off-road car. Its latest model, spotted by the CarBuzz photographers during winter testing, looks like the next evolution of the off-road car. It’s a…

The 10 Biggest Car Markets In The World

In 2024, almost 65 million passenger cars were sold around the world. That equates to 5.4-million cars per month. That’s a lot of cars spread across the globe. But which country ranks highest with the highest number of vehicles sold for 2024? 2024 Tesla Model Y Base MSRP $42,990 Engine Electric Horsepower 295-455 hp Torque…

This Is The Cheapest New Lexus In America

When looking for a reliable vehicle that gives you a taste of the high life, there are fewer options better than a Lexus. The Toyota premium brand topped the 2024 J.D Power Vehicle Dependability Study, a full 12 problems per vehicle on average less than second-placed Toyota, and it has been in the luxury business…

10 Most Important SUVs Going On Sale This Year

SUVs are the staple of car companies today – the market can’t get enough of them. Every automaker has them – in fact, some automakers like Buick offer only SUVs and crossovers – the Enclave, Envista, Encore, and Envision models are all the automaker sells these days. That’s because next to pickup trucks, crossovers and…

Modern Cars Are On A Path Of Rapid Obsolescence

Since the automobile first came about at the end of the 19th century, maintenance and repairs have been an essential, albeit annoying, aspect of car ownership. Every single vehicle that’s ever graced the world’s roads has needed some sort of repair throughout its lifespan. During the car’s early years, owners took the responsibility of repair…

Cheapest 600-hp Pickup Truck In America

No vehicle is off limits these days when it comes to performance. Family sedans, commuter hatchbacks, and even the dependable work truck have all been elevated to a level never seen before. Power is easier to make than ever before, especially thanks to the dawn of the electric era, and buyers are willing to pay…

10 Great New or Slightly Used Alternatives To a 2025 BMW M3

Whatever your preference for fast four-seaters, no debate over which trumps the practical performance pile is complete without mention of the BMW M3. A killer cocktail of speed, handling, track and daily usability, each passing iteration of the M3 has brought about a quantum leap in supercar-slaying awesomeness. 2025 BMW M3 Sedan Base MSRP $76,000…

What We Know About Every Mazda Spirit Racing Model Revealed So Far

Mazda gave the automotive world a welcome surprise last year when the company announced a new high-performance road-going vehicle division that would carry forward the essence of the now-defunct Mazdaspeed. The new venture is called Mazda Spirit Racing (MSR), and three MSR variants of Mazda models have already been introduced to the world, albeit some…

What Happens Once Ford Cans Its Only Plug-In Hybrid?

The electric vehicle industry is a little rocky at the moment, with manufacturers around the world doing their best to tempt drivers to invest in the future. Even EV market leader Tesla was forced to offer price cuts on its models after it suffered slower sales growth in 2024, while the sales of hybrids and…

There’s Only One Convertible Muscle Car Left In The USA

What’s more American than a convertible muscle car? Well, according to the North American year-end top-sellers list for 2024, full-size pickups like the Ford F-150 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, EVs like the Tesla Model Y, and a bunch of SUVs rounding out the top twenty. Among these, the top-selling vehicles that aren’t trucks are…

The Electric BMW M3 Is Taking Shape

Whether you like it or not, the electric BMW M3 is inevitable, and as these new spy shots confirm, it will adopt several styling cues from the Vision Neue Klasse concept revealed back in September 2023. That being said, this is still clearly a pretty early development mule, as the arches are tacked on and…

Every Rival The Tesla Model Y Beat In 2024

Since its introduction in 2020, the Tesla Model Y has quickly established itself as the go-to vehicle for electric enthusiasts. The Model Y has proven popular with those seeking a long-range vehicle boasting more space for both luggage and passengers. Much has been said of the Tesla Y’s declining sales figures for the final quarter…

2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe Test Drive Review: 800 HP As Standard

A four-door can’t be a coupe; it can’t be a supercar either, supposedly. Mercedes-Benz begs to differ – on both those points. The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe is a car that defies definitions. As the name implies, it has four doors, but it’s also referred to as a coupe, continuing…

The Most Powerful Pickup Truck You Can Buy For Under $40k

If you wanted to quantify the pickup truck with a common ambiguous statement, you’d say it’s a “jack of all trades”. These days, the pickup truck has grown far past its simple roots, where its only worry was how much hay it could fit in its bed and how much weight it can tow. Of…

Video: Somebody Has Finally Made The Toyota bZ4X Look Good

Toyota’s quirky bZ4X gets a bunch of futuristic aesthetic upgrades from Modellista.

Virginia Gets $10 Million From The Feds To Build EV Chargers

US Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner announced that the Virginia Department of Energy would receive $10.8 million in federal funding to install 392 electric vehicle chargers. The senators, who represent Virginia for the Democratic Party, said in a joint statement that the chargers would be strategically placed near rural and urban tourism destinations…

Modellista Makes The Toyota bZ4X Cool With Cyberpunk Makeover

The Toyota bZ4X isn’t really a bad car. But its biggest problem is that there isn’t really any reason to get it compared to its competitors. The Hyundai and Kia E-GMP cars including Ioniq 5 and EV6 offer far better charging and more driving performance. The Volkswagen ID.4 drives better, the Nissan Ariya has a…

10 Supercars And High-End Sportscars That Have Become Relatively Affordable

Supercars and the high-end sports cars you see in movies generally feel unattainable. Their prices are higher than their lofty performance figures and they seem reserved for the rich and famous. But time is the great equalizer, as the saying goes, so most supercars will drop in price given enough time. You may have thought…

Alpina Is About To Take BMW Luxury To New Heights

BMW tuning firm and now in-house modification company Alpina is planning something new. The company posted a teaser of its latest model on its Facebook page (the post is embedded at the bottom of this article), and it has us scrambling to figure out the automaker’s plans. Our best guess is that you’re looking at…

Best SUVs with a Manual Transmission for 2025

Driving a stick shift isn’t popular in the US, so finding an SUV with a manual transmission is likely to be tricky. Manual gearboxes are generally reserved for muscle cars and vehicles aimed at providing an engaging experience for the driver, and since various types of automatic transmission options exist, the most efficient ones are…

Bentley Finally Opens The Heritage Garage To Everyone

Bentley is bringing its storied heritage to audiences worldwide with a new virtual tour of its factory in Crewe, offering an exclusive look at the Heritage Garage. This unique experience highlights nearly a century of British automotive history, featuring iconic models such as the legendary 1929 4½ Litre Blower, which has a continuation series, and…

How Long Do Brakes Last On A Car?

We often take cars for granted. Anyone with a driving license can purchase one, but few understand how they work or how to take proper care of them when things go wrong. Don’t worry, cars are engineering marvels with many mechanical components – it takes mechanics years to learn everything. Most of us use our…

Alfa Romeo Introduces An Intense Lineup To Jack Up US Sales

Alfa Romeo – actually the entire Stellantis portfolio in the US – didn’t do well in 2024, selling only 8,865 vehicles for the entire year – a 19% decline compared to its numbers in 2023. The Italian brand has already trimmed its lineup to core models for 2025MY and now, it’s starting the year by…

The Cybersecurity Risks Threatening The Automotive Industry, And How To Combat Them

The automotive industry is changing rapidly, and cars are getting smarter and smarter. With more elaborate electronic components, more sophisticated infotainment systems, and more ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) on board, they are essentially large computers on wheels. All these high-tech features bring numerous advantages, of course, but they can also pose a risk on…

The Most Affordable 200-HP Sedan Available In America

Most of us reading this would own cars with ludicrously-high power figures if price were no option. Imagine being able to get into a Bugatti Mistral or a Ferrari 12Cilindri. Who wouldn’t jump on that opportunity? Sadly, though, the real world has a knack for crushing dreams, and cars such as those are reserved for…

You Can Now Legally Import One Of The Most Savage Sports Cars Ever Made

While measuring speed and acceleration is an empirical, objective pursuit, experiencing it is somewhat more subjective. The Bugatti Veyron was one of the first explosively fast cars that isolated the driver from the sensation of speed. EVs took it to the next level. Aside from the lung-crushing G-forces, you may as well be traveling by…

Why Supercharged Engines Are A Dying Breed

The humble supercharger, which has helped boost power outputs for as long as cars have existed, is now on its way out. Increasingly compact and efficient turbochargers, as well as other methods of boosting power output like hybrid systems, have made supercharging all but obsolete, its disadvantages overtaking its advantages in the eyes of consumers.…

Why New Vehicles Are Bigger, Heavier, And More Powerful Than Ever Before

Vehicles getting larger and larger is a well-known phenomenon, with even modern small city cars being the size of family hatchbacks from 20 or 30 years ago. There are a multitude of reasons for this (mostly people want the latest to be bigger and better than the last), but there are other interesting trends that…

Design Chief Michael Simcoe Retires After 42 years With GM

General Motors has announced that Michael Simcoe, Senior Vice President of GM Global Design, will retire later in 2025. Simcoe has been with GM for 42 years, having started with Holden in his native Australia in 1983 off the back of a Diploma of Art Industrial Design from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and…

9 Top Tips To Make Your Manual Gearbox Last Longer

Americans predominantly buy automatic cars nowadays, with the number of manuals dwindling by the day. Every year, we lose a couple of stick-shift cars, and this is likely to continue until there isn’t a single one left. At the moment, manual transmissions are restricted to a few models in the US, mainly affordable entry-level cars…

Sony Honda Afeela Launches With A Message Board On The Nose

Remember the Afeela? The electric car from Honda and Sony that the two companies say will “revolutionize the mobility experience” is no longer just a concept and an idea. The two companies, under the banner Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), are building it. You can make a reservation for the Afeela 1 today, and production is…

Only 2 Pickup Trucks In America Give You 200 HP For Under $30,000

The average price of a new car in America is perilously close to $50,000, with the latest figures from October 2024 currently teetering around $48,625. That’s bad news for the bulk of us, but for the bargain-hunters, cheap cars and trucks can still be found, and some don’t even feel like that much of a…

Nissan Z Outsells Toyota GR Supra For The First Time In 2024

Nissan isn’t exactly trouncing its rivals on the sales charts, but there is one segment where the brand will have Toyota zeeing red. Nissan’s sports coupe, the Nissan Z, has managed to outsell the Toyota GR Supra in 2024. It’s the first time the Z has outsold the modern Supra, and a sign that it…

Jeep Compass Vs. Cherokee: Rugged Crossovers Compared

In an era of crossover fever, the Jeep brand continues to stand tall thanks to its reputation for ruggedness versus the more typical soft-roading daily driver offered by so many brands. But within that Jeep family, there is more than one way to get your crossover-meets-mild-off-roader fix, which is where this Jeep Compass vs. Jeep…

The Most Badass 1977 Ford F-150 Is Looking For A New Owner

In 2018, the late great Ken Block introduced one of the most unique and badass Ford F-150 trucks ever built, ahead of Hoonigan’s GymkhanaTEN. Based on the 1977 F-150 as a tribute to his late father’s truck, the custom drift truck was affectionately called “Hoonitruck” – and it’s ready for a new home via Barrett-Jackson’s…

Best Nissan Frontier Model Years For Reliability

Nissan introduced the Frontier as its capable mid-size pickup truck in the late 1990s, and ever since then, production has been continuous, with multiple generations and facelifts working well to keep the Frontier looking fresh and relevant in the face of ever-changing competition. 2025 Nissan Frontier Base Trim Engine 3.8L V6 Gas Base Trim Transmission…

Mazda CX-80 PHEV Moose Test Results Are Poor, But Not Terrible

The Mazda CX-80, a three-row crossover designed for larger families and available in European and Asian markets, shares its underpinnings with the Mazda CX-90 designed for US market. While spacious and comfortable, as you would expect considering Mazda’s consistency there with its larger SUVs, independent testing by Spanish publication km77 has revealed flaws in the…

The Toxic Waste Florida Wants to Mix Into Roads

The word of the day is phosphogypsum: a waste product of the fertilizer industry full of sketchy substances that decay into sketchier substances best avoided by living creatures who enjoy being alive and healthy. Florida will soon be home to the first road in the country made with phosphogypsum in its base, and while the…

Chevy Spark EUV Coming Back As Electric Jeep Rival

Midway through 2024, CarBuzzspotted a patent from General Motors for the name “Chevrolet Spark EUV,” suggesting that the small hatchback could return, this time as a lifted crossover of some sort. Thanks to the folks at GM Authority, we now know exactly what the new Spark EUV will look like and at least one market…

One Of America’s Most Legendary Drag Racing Stories Could Be A Lie

Dodge played an important role in the street racing scene, releasing a series of high-performance muscle cars throughout the 1960s and early ’70s that had the power to take on the best from the likes of Ford, Chevrolet, and just about anyone else. Dodge Like many automakers, Dodge evolved from being a machine shop that…

The Cheapest Tesla Cybertruck May Be Arriving Soon

If you’ve been waiting for the cheapest version of the Tesla Cybertruck to go on sale, 2025 may finally be your year. Tesla currently sells two versions of the Cybertruck: the All-Wheel Drive starting at $79,990 and the Cyberbeast for $99,990. Though the company has not made any official announcements, the long-awaited Cybertruck Rear-Wheel Drive…

10 Cars With 2JZ Engines You Probably Didn’t Know About

The 2JZ engine has acquired a legendary, enduring cult status in the automotive world. Widely considered to be one of the best engines in JDM history, both for performance and versatility, it is also one of the most iconic. Thanks to the world-famous orange Toyota Supra in the Fast and Furious movie series, it has…

2025 Toyota GR Supra Images: Interior And Exterior Gallery

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The Automakers With The Most Recalls In 2024

Are vehicle recalls becoming more common? There’s evidence to suggest that they are. This year alone, the NHTSA has reported more than 300 recalls from various manufacturers, which is higher than the number of recalls last year during the same period. Related How Toyota Can Bounce Back From It’s Recent Recall Nightmares Toyota has had…

Video: There's An Easy Way To Turn Your 4×4 Into An Off-Road Beast

Who doesn’t want more torque with a simple mod?

America’s Cheapest Combustion-Only 600-HP Sports Sedan

Family sedans with 600 horsepower used to be a rarity, but nowadays, they’re relatively commonplace. However, they typically bear six-figure price tags, meaning they’re not exactly affordable. EVs are more attainable than most and are an easy ticket to big horsepower, but what if we remove EVs and hybrids from the equation? What then is…

Bolt-On Mod Turns Your 4×4 Into The Ultimate Off-Roader

Portal axles are one of those killer off-road features that not many people know about, and even fewer people add them to their own rigs. It’s a one-stop way to add higher ground clearance without ruining your suspension geometry. At the same time, it gives you even lower gears for the extra stump-pulling torque you…

The Biggest Recalls Of 2024

While it’s never fun, recalls are a way of life. Throughout the year, automakers and the National Highway Transit Safety Administration (NHTSA) work hard to locate problems that arise with cars out on the road and flush out issues before they ruin a customer’s day. Some automakers put out a voluntary recall, and at other…

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The rounded edges of the CLA have been sharpened, but only a little.

Porsche Hybrids Ranked From Slowest To Quickest

Porsche is introducing more electrified vehicles to its sports car fleet, and although the much-anticipated 911 Hybrid is still in the pipeline, there are currently two core Porsche hybrids on sale in the USA; the Cayenne and Panamera. Porsche Porsche is a German sports car manufacturer and part of the broader Volkswagen Group since August…

Ferrari Purosangue Becomes A Sinister-Looking Hot Hatch For The Elite

The Ferrari Purosangue is a tricky car to modify. Apart from possible lawsuits due to the Italian marque’s restrictions, there’s a good chance to go overboard, just like Mansory did with its own take on the not-an-SUV Ferrari. This won’t sit well with fans, of course, especially considering that the nameplate itself isn’t exactly a…

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For the bulk of its history, Mercedes-Benz has offered vehicles with their considerable, and even not so sizable, powerplants out front. From the fire-breathing 2024 AMG GT and SLR McLaren, to the city-friendly A-Class, having the engine over or behind the front axle has always been the go-to recipe. This doesn’t mean every one of…

The Coolest-Looking Concept Cars That Debuted In 2024 (So Far)

2024 has been an exciting year for car enthusiasts, with automakers from around the world unveiling incredible concepts as they move toward a zero-emissions future. Concepts are always exciting because they aren’t constrained by the same rules (and sometimes even the laws of physics) as our production cars, allowing them to push the boundaries of…

10 Supercars And Hypercars The Corvette ZR1 Will Gap Over A Quarter-Mile

Always the underdog, the Chevrolet Corvette will soon have a new ace up its sleeve. The 2025 ZR1’s release is nearing closer each day, and it will soon be able to wreak havoc across the world’s roads, and laugh in the faces of million-dollar supercars and hypercars that simply can’t keep up with the ‘Vette’s…

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Formula One drivers, regardless of their status in the sport, are attracted to fast cars of all sorts. For example, even before securing a Red Bull seat for 2025 earlier this month, Liam Lawson had been building a heavily modified Toyota GR Supra. On the opposite end of the scale, drivers who have years of…

The Cars With The Highest Top Speeds Unveiled In 2024

Cars are becoming faster and faster as each year goes by. Think back to roughly two decades ago when the pool for the fastest cars on earth consisted of a mere handful of models, but now the number of cars aiming for the title of “fastest car in the world” has nearly doubled. Several manufacturers…

The Craziest Option Ever Requested By A Hennessey Venom F5 Buyer

Hennessey has come a long way from the early days of “making fast cars faster” as John Hennessey puts it. Now, it’s a bona fide automaker, a wild tuner, and even has ambitions for ultra-low-volume, high-horsepower custom builds. Related How Hennessey Is Transforming Itself Into A Serious Supercar Contender Hennessey has realized it needs to…

10 Great Used Off-Road SUVs For Half The Price Of New Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has finally made landfall in the United States, signaling the departure of the V6 engine that has powered the nameplate for decades and ushered the nameplate into a new era. For most of this year, the previous generation Toyota 4Runner has been offered to the public, but now the chiseled SUV…

Hyundai Gives Old EVs Free NACS Adapter, But Tesla Superchargers Are Too Slow

If you have a Hyundai EV, then the Korean car company has a holiday gift for you. Owners of current cars will get a free Tesla Supercharger adapter. The new NACS plug will let CCS-port EV owners use more than 20,000 US Supercharger sites. The free adapter covers not just Hyundai’s latest EVs but even…

All The Crazy Numbers Behind The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

For most of us, the cars we don’t have or can’t afford are nothing more than a collection of numbers. Things like horsepower and torque we can’t experience, a price we can’t afford, and a top speed way beyond what you’re legally allowed to do. Gearheads’ brains are exceptionally well-equipped when it comes to memorizing…

2025 Nissan Ariya Gets Simpler But Pricier

Is a wireless device charger worth $180? Nissan thinks so because that’s the difference in price between the 2024 Nissan Ariya EV and the 2025 model year. It’s actually a pretty small change for a new model year these days. It’s still cheaper than the MY2023 Ariya to boot after Nissan slashed around $4,000 from…

There Are Only Two Ford Model Lines Left With A V8 Engine

These days, much of the automotive news is centered on electrification, hybridization, and smaller internal combustion engines with forced induction as part of a collective effort to wean the automobile off of dinosaur fuel. But that doesn’t mean the classic V8 engine is dead. Far from it, in fact, especially at Ford. Everyone knows the…

The Last Straight-8 Engines Built By American Car Manufacturers

Modern automakers tend to favor a small number of highly popular engine formats, such as the inline-four, inline-six, V6, or V8. However, over the course of automotive history, and especially during its first couple of decades, automakers have employed a wide variety of weird and wonderful engine designs, with varying degrees of success. Related Why…

Why The Ford Taurus Was Such A Hit In The 1990s

It’s hard for enthusiasts to fully grasp how big of a deal the Ford Taurus was when it arrived in 1986. This revolutionary new sedan wasn’t just radically different from everything else in the Ford lineup, but fundamentally different from nearly anything else on sale. Over the next ten years, it would help Ford rise…

The Fastest Front-Wheel Drive Cars Around The Nürburgring

Nürburgring lap times are always an eye-catching spectacle that allows a near-standardized measure of a vehicle’s performance. The Ford Mustang GTD recently became the first American car to lap the famed track in under seven minutes. Earlier this year, the Mercedes-AMG ONE was the first model to complete a lap time of under six minutes…

The Highest Mileage Pickup Truck In The World Is Not A Toyota

The Toyota brand ranks highly in vehicle dependability studies. A recent JD Power Vehicle Dependability study rated the Toyota Tundra in the number one spot in the large light duty pickup segment. The Tacoma claimed the top spot in the midsize pickup class. Several car or engine companies have high mileage clubs for customers who…

Nissan’s Sexy New Murano Has A Not-So-Sexy Price Tag

The aging Nissan Murano has finally been replaced for 2025. In trying to find a place for it in the brand’s lineup, Nissan has gone more upscale and more overtly stylish. Making the Murano more premium, with new interior themes, a larger cabin, and new levels of quiet has worked, we found in our first…

10 Of The Fastest Cars Under $10k: Budget Speed Demons

Cars are getting pretty expensive, with the average new car transaction price in the US hovering at around $50k. And for performance enthusiasts, things get more expensive, especially when you’re in pursuit of high-horsepower thrills. But what can you get on the secondhand market if you’re willing to lower your budget – and your standards…

Honda’s Retro-Futuristic Concepts Are Returning At CES 2025

Honda has announced its return at next year’s CES with a pair of concepts as part of the electric Honda 0 Series models. Based on its teaser images, the upcoming concepts appear to be an update to the ones presented at CES 2024, especially the low-slung model. However, a closer look reveals that there will…

You Have This Mazda To Thank For A Feature Found In Almost Every New Car Today

Quick Links Technically, It Wasn’t The First Where would we be without GPS? Probably not where we need to be most of the time. Short for Global Positioning System, GPS navigation has become one of the most common modern amenities we, as automotive consumers, are accustomed to using daily, both on our mobile devices and…

Porsche Needs To Redesign Its 3-Row SUV From Scratch And Fast

Porsche’s electric efforts are struggling. Part of the blame is on demand, with slower-than-anticipated adoption of the Taycan in Europe and the US and falling sales in China. Part of it is because of battery issues, with a struggle there leading to delays in the 718 Boxster and Cayman electrification program. Porsche Porsche is a…

10 Motors That Just Won’t Die

Car enthusiasts may enjoy tinkering with their engines from time to time, but the majority of car and truck owners see their vehicles as appliances to get to and from work. When a vehicle is an appliance, reliability is crucial, and while we’ve already dealt with the most reliable cars ever made, today we’re highlighting…

Video: BMW's Most Beautiful Car This Decade Is A Relative Bargain

The BMW Skytop is cheaper than the BMW 3.0 CSL, but it doesn’t matter.

The Highest Mileage Honda In The World

Mileage records have been a part of automotive history for decades, with some cars succeeding in hitting the sought-after million-mile mark and gaining their place in the automotive hall of fame. Some brands known for their exceptional reliability record, such as Toyota and Honda, are widely represented in the high mileage club: in this article…

2025 Nissan Armada First Drive Review: More Capable, More Luxurious

The all-new 2025 Nissan Armada enters its third generation with new styling, a new engine, and the addition of an off-road capable Pro-4X trim. This three-row SUV has seating for up to eight people in a roomy interior that now includes more front-row and third-row legroom and increased cargo capacity. This is the flagship SUV…

The 12-Cylinder Volkswagen That Drove At 200 MPH For 24 Hours Straight

As the turn of the new millennium approached, Volkswagen CEO Ferdinand Piëch wanted to show the world that the brand wasn’t just about the ‘people’s car’, and that it was capable of so much more. Ordering VWs power plant designers to develop a W-configuration 12-cylinder engine was one thing, but he also wanted a special…

The First Hybrid Car In America Wasn’t The One You Think

Quick Links A Look At The 1999 Honda Insight The Long Tail Of The Honda Insight Ask most people to name the first hybrid car available in the US, and they’ll probably go with the Toyota Prius. If they really know their history, maybe they’ll cite some early prototype like the four-motor Lohner-Porsche from 1900,…

The Fastest Front-Wheel Drive Cars In America

Front-wheel-drive (FWD) cars might not have the same reputation for raw speed as their rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive counterparts, but they have evolved dramatically over the years. They’re no longer strictly options for those trying to save a few thousand dollars, as models like the Volkswagen GTI and Honda Civic Type R have shown that FWD…

People Who Drive Electric Are Overwhelmingly Happy With Their Choice

All-electric vehicle sales growth may be slowing for now, but that doesn’t mean those that have bought into the latest and greatest technologies aren’t happy. Far from it, in fact, according to a survey by the Global EV Alliance (GEVA). The survey was, as the name suggests, global and covered 23,000 respondents from 18 different…

Every Modern 4-Seat Ferrari Ranked By Horsepower

The Ferrari Purosangue may have come as a shock to some Ferrari fans, but in truth, it was an inevitable move in our SUV-obsessed world. And unlike most supercar manufacturers, Ferrari has a long history of producing four-seater models dating back to the 1948 166 Inter. In fact, it has built close to 20 different…

Toyota Is Giving You Five Figures Off Its Electric Crossover

Toyota is ending the year with “Toyotathon” – an incredible flurry of deals for its vehicles until January 6, 2025. Part of the promos is a huge discount on the 2024 bZ4X, whether through leasing or financing. But perhaps the most intriguing of all is that Toyota is also employing nearly identical deals for the…

The E39 BMW M5-Powered Supercar That Was Too Gnarly For America

The history of cars is full of obscure, low-volume creations that did not become household names and remain the preserve of die-hard enthusiasts. It’s also full of short-lived automakers, small firms that failed to catch on and only managed to produce a handful of models before folding. These two elements are combined in one particularly…

10,000-RPM Ford Escort Mk1 Is Not A Restomod

The Mk1 Ford Escort is one of Britain’s favorite cars, lauded as a rally hero and beloved for bringing accessible performance to the mainstream masses in its heyday, not unlike the Mustang on this side of the pond. Numerous outfits have created Escort restomods, and many of them are excellent, but Boreham Motorworks is doing…

Audi S Line Models Explained: More Show, Same Go

With automakers constantly changing naming systems, engine names, and trim levels, it’s hard to keep up. Audi is a prime example, changing from simple engine designations, such as 2.0 TFSI (which was a 2.0-liter gas engine), to names like 35 or 55 TFSI. We know it’s not a 55-liter engine, but what is it? Audi…

Tesla Robotaxi To Rely On Remote Control Failsafe When FSD Fails

Tesla’s much-ballyhooed Robotaxi driverless ride-hail service isn’t quite ready to embrace full autonomy just yet. A Reuters report on Deutsche Bank’s communications with Tesla investor relations chief Travis Axelrod said that the two-seat robotaxi may need human intervention “at least initially for safety and redundancy purposes.” That statement suggests that the car will still need…

10 Forgotten Ford Models

By our estimation, Ford has built more than 160 car models in its 118-year history. Add 18 vans, 6 MPVs, 20 SUVs, and around 50 trucks; then there’s its back catalog of tractors, military vehicles, race cars, and concept cars. That’s not an exact count, but it’s close enough to show that we have a…

Why Does No One Want The Last 109 Dodge Challenger Black Ghosts?

When Dodge rolled out its set of Last Call models, one particular Challenger stood out from the rest, at least to us lovers of noir. We’re talking about the Dodge Challenger Black Ghost, and just like the Charger King Daytona, the Black Ghost is limited to 300 units only, making it the rarest Challenger among…

All The Naturally-Aspirated V8 Cars You Can Buy In 2025

In a world that’s going electric, sometimes you have to take solace in a V8. This universally beloved engine configuration can trace its origins almost to the very beginning of internal combustion, when power was all about displacement and gas was cheap. When increasing the size just wasn’t cutting it anymore, automakers came up with…

World Famous Restomodder Wants To Steal Singer’s Thunder

If you haven’t heard of ECD Auto Design before, it’s a Florida-based firm specializing in high-end Land Rover Defender and Range Rover restomods. While those models have been ECD’s bread and butter, it’s toyed with Jaguar E-Types and even Toyota Land Cruisers, on occasion, performing restomod surgeries that range from LS swaps to full electrification.…

The First Hot Hatch Was Not The Golf GTI

The Volkswagen Golf GTI may have been responsible for the hot hatch boom in the late 1970s, the vehicle combining enthralling pace with affordability, practicality, and reliability, though this doesn’t mean it was the first of the breed. As it turns out, the first true hot hatch turned up over five years before the GTI…

Not-So-Popular Lexus EV Will Stay In The Market Longer Than It Should

Lexus is reportedly delaying its next-generation electric vehicles (EVs), citing strategic considerations. Originally slated for production by 2026, Lexus’s parent company, Toyota, wants to postpone the launch of next-generation Lexus EVs until 2027. This will keep the Lexus RZ – the brand’s not-so-popular EV despite its pretty attractive pricing – in the market for another…

The Mid-Engined Ferrari V8 Hot Hatch You’ve Never Heard Of

While performance cars from established manufacturers such as Ferrari and Porsche are welcomed by gearheads all over the world, there’s nothing quite like a random coach-built example that combines random ingredients you’d never have thought to try. Cars like the Alfa Romeo Disco Volante fall into this category. Small Swiss engineering company named Sbarro decided…

The Most Sensible And Practical Electric Pickup Truck Available In The USA

The electric pickup segment is still in its infancy, with only a few viable models to pick from right now. We’ve already seen that EV trucks can carry their weight, with the F-150 Lightning towing up to 7,700 lbs, but the high price points may scare many drivers off of making the switch. Give it…

10 Times Automakers Sued Their Customers

When thinking of lawsuits in the automotive world, the most frequent scenario is that of customers suing automakers. Whether it’s a defective part, a mismanaged recall, or rodent-attracting wire insulation, there have been plenty of reasons why customers have been unhappy with the companies building their cars over the decades. The reverse scenario, however, happens…

Tesla Is Looking For Help With Its Public Image, Seeking A New Public Relations Representative

Amid all the other crazy things going on in the world in 2020, Tesla ditched its entire in-house public relations department with no immediate plans for replacement, relying instead on the bombastic Elon Musk to disseminate information via social media. In fact, when the much-anticipated Cybertruck made its production debut last year, Tesla hosted the…

10 Reliable Used Kia Models That Won’t Let You Down

In the pantheon of automakers, Kia doesn’t immediately come to mind as a desirable brand. Buyers would rather hop over to the Lexus, Audi or BMW dealership than consider an older Kia. Whilst nowadays, its styling has changed radically, and its new EV models are winning awards, it was not that long ago that an…

Another 130,000 GM Trucks Recalled For Tailgates Falling Open

General Motors launched a huge recall in February 2024 with 323,232 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models, due to the risks of their tailgates unexpectedly opening. The new recall, more accurately, an expansion of the previous recall, adds another 132,037 Silverado 2500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD models from the 2024 model year to…

10 Times Motorbike Engines Were Used In Cars

The two-wheeled and four-wheeled worlds don’t come into contact that often, but when they do, the results are unique automotive creations with a character all their own. While motorcycle engines, with their small displacement and high-revving nature, are very different from the ones usually found in cars, their characteristics can occasionally come in useful in…

Kia Finally Confirms The Electric Tasman We All Knew Was Coming

The Kia Tasman was revealed a little more than a month ago, and as the teaser images and spy shots suggested, its styling is rather unconventional. Despite that, it’s created quite the buzz, not just in the markets where it will be sold, but also those for which it is yet to be confirmed or…

Is America Missing Out On The Mazda CX-60? We’ve Driven It To Find Out

Mazda is in the middle of a renaissance, spurred on by a bevy of SUV-shaped products for the global market with newcomers like the CX-50, CX-70, and CX-90 catering to US audiences. But two models we miss out on are the CX-60 and the three-row CX-80, destined primarily for European markets where size doesn’t matter…

Ford Reveals Puma Gen-E, The Sub-Compact Electric Crossover Continuing The Fiesta’s Legacy

Ford has taken the wraps off its newest EV, turning the European-market Puma crossover into a mini Mustang Mach-E lookalike called the Puma Gen-E. This new model isn’t a replacement for the existing lineup, which comprises hybrid powertrains and the Puma ST – the de facto replacement for the now-defunct Ford Fiesta ST. The Puma…

The Forgotten British Sports Sedan That Was Powered By A Mustang V8

For gearheads looking to add a potent sports sedan to their driveway, the choice is pretty much never-ending. Iconic models such as the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz E63 can be had for cheap on the used market, as can the all-wheel-drive Audi RS4 or S6. Drivers after a bit of British in their lives…

The Godfather Of Formula 1’s Prized Car Collection Could Be Yours

Imagine living through the early years of the now global sporting event that is Formula 1 and getting the chance to own some of the greatest race cars that graced the pinnacle of motorsport. That’s Bernie Ecclestone for you, and he’s now ready to let go of his prized and carefully stored and maintained Formula…

Seven Brands That Offer The Best Delivery Experiences

For car enthusiasts, purchasing a vehicle is more than just buying a car, it’s a deeply personal milestone that is worthy of celebration, even if it’s your first car, and it’s a rusty old Honda Civic. We all remember the feeling of getting behind the wheel of our first car for the very first time.…

2025 Infiniti QX80 Images: Interior And Exterior Gallery

2025 Infiniti QX80 Base MSRP $82,450 Engine 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 Gas Horsepower 450 hp Torque 516 lb-ft Transmission 9-speed automatic Drivetrain RWD or AWD Towing Capacity 8500 lbs Expand 1 Infiniti Standard 2025 Infiniti QX80 interior content includes a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel with a power-adjustable column. Open-pore wood trim is available. 2 Infiniti…

Toyota GR Supra’s Final Goodbye Teaches Nissan Z Nismo A Lesson In How To Build A Sports Car

In a shock move, Toyota Japan has unveiled the final edition of the GR Supra. We know it’s going to be the final edition because that’s the rather unimaginative name Toyota blessed it with. Odd naming aside, this is the rumored GRMN model we saw doing laps at the Nürburgring, and even though it doesn’t…

2024 Mazda CX-90 Images: Interior And Exterior Gallery

2024 Mazda CX-90 Base MSRP $37,845 Engine 3.3L Turbo Inline-6 Gas Horsepower 280-340 hp Torque 332-369 lb-ft Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs Fuel Economy 24/28 MPG Expand 1 Mazda Standard Mazda CX-90 interior content includes a power-adjustable driver’s seat and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Climatized front seats are available. 2…

Reliability Showdown: Ford vs Lincoln

Quick Links Does A Lincoln Cost More To Maintain Than A Ford? Ford Is A Moderately More Dependable Brand Than Lincoln When J.D. Power published its 2023 Vehicle Dependability Survey, it put Lexus at the top of the list, with Toyota down in seventh place. In more ways than not, a Lexus is just a…

What’s Next For The Czech Hypercar Killer With A Nissan Heart?

Ahead of the unveiling of the first Bohema customer car next week, we spoke with Mark Harrison, Managing Director of Praga Cars UK, to learn more about the company and what to expect from it in the future. If you read part 1 of our discussion, you’ll know that Praga is offering an Aston Martin…

The Best Car Deals For December 2024

Purchasing a new car can be a tricky business, especially given you have to work out whether leasing one makes more sense than buying one outright in the long run. As a result, there are many mistakes that can be made when purchasing a new car. As is typical of the auto industry, manufacturers have…

2025 Subaru WRX Is Still A Bargain Compared To The GR Corolla

The MY2025 price for the Subaru WRX has been released, and it will be less accessible for customers eyeing the turbocharged rally-bred sedan – among the few sttill available with a manual gearbox. However, the Japanese automaker has removed the WRX base trim for next year, leaving the pricier WRX Premium as the entry-level model.…

Your Winter Driving Preparation Checklist

Well, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. If you live in a warm state, that is. Look, we love building snowmen and cozying up by the fireplace, but all that slush and ice is bad news for cars, drivers, and highways, posing a long list of safety hazards and plain old inconveniences, and…

Porsche Thinks The Macan EV Is Fast Enough… For Nowh

The typical Porsche model for its products is for new arrivals and updated variants to get sportier and sportier, and sometimes to the point that you get the utterly mind-bendingly fast Cayenne Turbo Coupe GT. Everyone knows Porsche builds insane 911 models, but this is a 650-horsepower SUV that corners like previous-generation 911 owners wish…

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Chrysler recently introduced a new version of the 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. This new Family Adventure Vehicle gets a 16-cubic-foot Thule rooftop cargo box as standard, which is a nice deal. Rooftop storage is extremely useful on extended vacations, and it can be a life-saver on overland or off-road adventures. Thankfully, you don’t need to buy…

Cheapest Lexus Models Under $60,000 For 2025

As Toyota’s luxury division, Lexus is not a company typically associated with affordability. If you’re looking at a Lexus as your next set of wheels, you can typically expect a fairly steep price given the brand’s premium character and emphasis on deluxe features. However, not all cars in the Lexus family come with an eye-watering…

Bugatti’s 247-MPH Wipeout Proves Why Top Speed Records Don’t Happen On Banked Ovals

High-speed record attempts are exciting, showcasing a vehicle’s performance and a manufacturer’s engineering ability and testing the achievable boundaries. Several manufacturers are currently embroiled in attempts to surpass 300 mph, but one name stands proud above the rest as an icon of speed: Bugatti. Related Bugatti W16 Mistral Fulfils Top Speed Potential With 282 MPH…

2024 Ford Maverick Photo Gallery: Interior and Exterior

2024 Ford Maverick Base MSRP $23,815 Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas Horsepower 250 hp Torque 277 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm Transmission 8-Speed Automatic Drivetrain FWD/AWD 0-60 MPH 6.5 seconds Top Speed 110 mph Towing Capacity up to 4,000 lbs Fuel Economy 23/30/26 mpg (2.0L FWD) | 22/29/25 mpg (2.0L AWD) | 20/24/21 mpg (2.0L AWD…

Did A Muscle Car Introduce Post-War America To FWD?

Do we have a mid-1960s model muscle car to thank for the prevalence of front-wheel drive in modern day American cars? We know a large majority of you are probably saying, “No, absolutely not. There’s no such thing as a front-wheel drive muscle car.” Fair enough. But if you want to be a total purist,…

Ranking Mercedes SUV Models By Size: Luxury Meets Versatility

There are a myriad of different Mercedes-Benz SUV sizes and models on sale right now, and if you’re not accustomed to the lineup, it can be a tricky business picking which one is right for you. Some are surprisingly clever in their packaging, while others are outrageously wasteful in their use of space – all…

10 Things You Should Know About The Kia EV9 GT

Kia’s three-row EV9 SUV has received significant responses from the US consumer market. In its 2024 year-to-date sales report released earlier this year, Kia revealed that the Kia EV9 SUV had garnered 7,766 sales. Joining the 2025 EV9 lineup is Kia’s new GT offshoot of the striking all-electric SUV, which has finally been unveiled. Compared…

2024 Chevrolet Trax Photo Gallery: Interior and Exterior

2024 Chevrolet Trax Base MSRP $20,400 Engine 1.2L Turbo 3 Cylinder Gas Horsepower 137 hp Fuel Economy 28/32 MPG 1 Chevrolet The 2024 Chevy Trax interior is more refined this year, and feels more upper-class thanks to the use of high-end materials, Active Noise Cancelation, and a contemporary design. 2 Chevrolet There are various model-specific…

Is Volkswagen Ready To Bring Back The Beetle?

Speaking at an industry round table during the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen opened up about the possibility of bringing back its most iconic model, the Beetle. Sorry to any of the counterculture hippies in our reading audience, but the Beetle doesn’t appear to be the company’s number one priority right now. “Bringing a…

Ranking Toyota SUV Models by Size

Few manufacturers can boast an SUV lineup that is as diverse as that of Toyota’s. The Japanese giant seems to have all bases covered, with everything from slick city-friendly compact SUVs, through to powerful off-roaders and even a fully-electric offering. However, with so many on sale right now, it can be confusing to find which…

Each Generation BMW M3 Ranked By Acceleration And Quarter-Mile Times

The M3 nameplate is one of the longest-standing in BMW’s history and is one of the most prolific high-performance model ranges to come from the Bavarian automaker’s factories. Six iterations of the M3 badge exist, each introducing a new level of performance and leveraging the firm’s knowledge gained from its exploits in motorsports. Related The…

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Images: Interior and Exterior Gallery

2024 Lincoln Nautilus Base MSRP $50,415 Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas or Hybrid Horsepower 250 hp (gas) | 310 hp (hybrid) Torque 280 lb-ft (gas) | 295 lb-ft (hybrid) Fuel Economy 21/29/24 mpg (gas) | 30/31/30 mpg (hybrid) 1 Lincoln The 2024 Lincoln Nautilus interior epitomizes luxury with a beautifully crafted and opulent design. Smooth…

10 Times Ordinary Cars Were Equipped With Extraordinary Engines

Supercars and sports cars are great. But we expect them to be fitted with big horsepower motors and exotic tech. When they aren’t, the results are often very disappointing. On the other hand, run-of-the-mill family cars and SUVs like the sensible, non-M BMW X5 are expected to have fuel-efficient engines that deliver the bare minimum…

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Interior and Exterior Gallery

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Base MSRP $25,195 Engine 2.0L Flat 4 Gas Horsepower 152 hp Fuel Economy 27/34 MPG Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive 1 Subaru The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek interior balances rugged charm with modern tech, blending durable materials, clever storage solutions, and soft-touch surfaces that keep the cabin both practical and inviting. 2 Subaru The Crosstrek…

Jaguar’s Ultra-Luxury Future Starts With Brand New Logos

Design Your changes have been saved Email has already been sent close Please verify your email address. close You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. Manage Your List Follow Followed Follow with Notifications Follow Unfollow Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CarBuzz account These are the logos Jaguar thinks will lure Bentley…

Range, Performance, Price, And Everything Else To Know Before Buying

The last five years have seen Audi’s range of electric cars explode from just one or two, into a full and comprehensive selection. The most diverse offerings come in the form of the Audi electric SUV range, which currently boasts no fewer than eight different models. We’ve been through the entire lineup, establishing the strong…

Thousands Of Brand-New V8 Dodge Chargers And Challengers Need Homes

Muscle Cars Your changes have been saved Email has already been sent close Please verify your email address. close You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. Manage Your List Follow Followed Follow with Notifications Follow Unfollow Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CarBuzz account Of course, some of them have ridiculous markups.

Why Honda’s Four-Cylinder Is The Go-To High-Performance Swap

Some engines are just objectively better than others for certain tasks. Looking for an economical daily? Probably best to steer clear of any big-block V8s, and likewise, if you’re in the market for a high-performance sports car, opting for a four-cylinder diesel engine isn’t likely to do you any favors. However, when it comes to…

The Coolest Future EVs Arriving In 2025 And Beyond

Every year, we have a new slate of EVs arriving that aim to reinvent what an automobile is with advanced new features, impressive performance, and exciting new designs. Automakers aren’t just adding batteries and an electric motor to existing models (anymore), they’re creating bold new platforms that make the most of this new technology and…

The Cheapest Corvette Across All Eight Generations Of The Iconic Sports Car

The Corvette is a model that has been a cause of much controversy in recent years. First, Chevrolet debuted the C8 as the world’s first mid-engine production Corvette, and to follow up, the decision was made to offer an electrified hybrid model, dubbed the Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray. However, while those styling and construction aspects of…

Mini Once Built A Twin-Engine Moke To Impress The US Military

When most people think of the word Mini, the classic pocket-sized car that became a symbol of 1960s Britain is usually the first thing that comes to mind; immortalized on the big screen thanks to The Italian Job, the Mini has broken the confines of the automotive world and become a bona-fide pop culture icon.…

Ford Tried Building An EV 100 Years Before The Electric Focus

Automakers love to lean into futuristic design features when creating EVs lately. Sleek edges, razor-thin headlights, head-up displays projected onto the windshield, they want to make sure you know full well that this is the next big thing. But electric cars date back to at least 1888, when the 1-hp Flocken Elektrowagen first hit 9…

The Fastest Drop-Tops In The World Ranked By Top Speed

Open-top models have long since been weaker than hard-top derivatives, often taking a knock to their power output, top speed, or both. However, a handful of power-laden open-top vehicles have debuted over the last decade, setting higher top-speed records. The current record was broken earlier this week, and it comes as no surprise that the…

Is The MG Cyberster EV As Much Fun As A Mazda Miata?

With a hip name that has all the feels of a modern Star Wars remake, MG’s new Cyberster conjures images of open-top driving on British rural roads, he with leather driving mitts and she with a headscarf and Jackie O glasses. MG is all 1960s, innit? But here’s the funny thing. After spending a week…

10 Cars With The Most Distinctive Grilles On Sale In 2024

Ask anybody what the most important aspect of automotive design is, and most will say it’s the vehicle’s face, or grille. This makes sense, as it’s the first thing you see when you walk up to a vehicle, setting the tone for the rest of the design and immediately letting you know if this vehicle…

How The All-Wheel Drive King Fell Behind The Competition

One of the most game-changing innovations surrounding the automotive world over the last four decades was the mainstream adoption of all-wheel drive. Before, nearly every family vehicle made do with a front- or rear-wheel drive setup, meaning winter driving or even motoring about in the rain made for a slippery experience. While some of us…

We Drove A Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato On A Closed Highway

Saying a final goodbye is rarely easy, but it’s an easier pill to swallow when you are blasting down Interstate 95 in a V10 supercar with a police escort. To add some context here, Lamborghini invited CarBuzz to its first Movember-themed event, benefiting and raising awareness for men’s health. I participated with Lamborghini owners and…

Hyundai Is Finally Bringing Tactility Back To Car Cabins

Interior Your changes have been saved Email has already been sent close Please verify your email address. close You’ve reached your account maximum for followed topics. Manage Your List Follow Followed Follow with Notifications Follow Unfollow Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CarBuzz account Hyundai asked customers what they want, and touchscreens were…