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This GM Truck V8 Turned Itself Into Shrapnel—Here’s...

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2026/01/01

Eric from I Do Cars spent Christmas tearing down one of the most destroyed engines his dismantling business has ever bought, it is a locked-up GM L31 5.7-liter Vortec 350 from a late-’90s full-size truck or van. The video below walks through exactly how a 255-horsepower small-block Chevy can turn ...

The Most Powerful BMW X5 Yet Won't Look Like a Big X3

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2026/01/01

It's tough to imagine where BMW might have been had it not launched its first SUV, the E53 X5, back in 1999. In 2026, the German automaker will once again show boldness with the debut of the first Neue Klasse-based X5, and based on these new spy shots captured by our photographers in northern ...

173,000 Porsches Have a Camera Problem, and the Fix...

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2026/01/01

Over the course of 2025, numerous automakers have been plagued by backup camera failures, from Stellantis and Toyota to Ford and Hyundai. On the more premium end of the spectrum, Porsche has now fallen victim to a similar problem, according to a new recall issued by the National Highway Traffic ...

How the Honda K-Series Became the World’s Favorite...

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2026/01/01

It was the turn of the century, and Honda engineers were hard at work developing a much-needed replacement for the legendary B series line of engines. These naturally-aspirated four-cylinder motors had powered everything from the brand’s fleet of compact economy cars like the Civic Si, to ...

It Took Triple the Battery for This Rivian R1T to Go...

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2026/01/01

Electric trucks have a fundamental problem that no one wants to admit out loud. Take a Rivian R1T out on the highway, for example, and you'll quickly discover why they remain controversial for long-haul work. Their heavy curb weight, brick-like aerodynamics, and power-hungry motors mean electric ...

From Ferrari and McLaren to Porsche: Michael Leiters...

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2026/01/01

After announcing the move back in October, former McLaren Automotive chief Michael Leiters has today become CEO of Porsche AG, officially taking over from Oliver Blume at the very start of 2026. The move ends Blume’s dual role running both Porsche and Volkswagen Group and hands Stuttgart’s sports ...

Mercedes-Benz EQB Owners Told Not to Charge Past 80%...

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2026/01/01

Lately, there have been numerous instances of vehicles catching fire, from Hyundai Tucsons to BMW X3s, and, of course, Tesla EVs. Now, a recall published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that there's a potential fire risk for owners of 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB ...

First Ford, Now Honda: Why Automakers Are All-In On...

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2025/12/31

Honda is no stranger to hybrids. Its current lineup consists of four hybrids and a fuel-cell EV, which we’ll give it credit for as a hybrid. Recently, the company announced “next-generation technologies” it planned to launch through 2030, and hybrid tech took center stage. Like most automakers, ...

There's A New, Affordable MINI, And It's Even...

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2025/12/31

MINI wears many hats in the automotive industry. It’s arguably the most fun vehicle to drive, and is absolutely the BMW Group’s entry-level brand. Being entry-level doesn’t mean MINIs are cheap, but its latest offering will undoubtedly turn heads, particularly for value-conscious shoppers. The new ...

Tesla Responds to Lawsuit Alleging Model 3 Has Deadly...

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2025/12/31

Tesla is not the only automaker that employs the use of flush-fitting door handles, but it's arguably facing the most heat over the design decision, and now, it has responded to a recent lawsuit filed by a man who was severely injured in one of its EVs. In case you're unfamiliar, here's a quick ...

Porsche CEO Says It ‘Got It Wrong’ in China as Luxury...

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2025/12/31

Outgoing Porsche CEOOliver Blumereflected on the challenges he faced during his tenure, including a sharp sales decline in China—one of Porsche’s largest markets alongside the U.S. and Germany. In an interview with Germany’sFrankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Blume said the Chinese ...

The Boxy Mitsubishi Lancer That Paved the Way for the...

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2025/12/31

Mitsubishi is far from the automaker it once was. Now purveyors of competently okay crossovers, there was a time when it made some of the most advanced cars out there and built some of the most dominant rally cars of all time. Well, you can't mention the company's glory days without giving a ...

How Porsche Proved It Can Modernize Without Losing...

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2025/12/31

Porsche used 2025 to prove it can modernize hard without losing its core. The year brought an all-new 911 Carrera S, the most powerful production 911 yet, two new electric SUVs and a sweep of major racing titles, all backed by a reshaped leadership team and solid financials. The updated 911 range ...

This One-Off Bugatti Chiron Inspired by a 1930s...

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2025/12/31

Even before Bugatti set multiple speed records with the Veyron, the French marque already had a rich history shaped by its involvement in motorsports and its long-standing production of ultra-luxury vehicles. This one-of-one 2024 Chiron Super Sport 'Elephant Blanc' blends that heritage with modern ...

How the Volkswagen Golf GTI Became the Car That...

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2025/12/31

It may not be the first hot hatch ever made, but the Volkswagen Golf GTI can be best described as the car that defined the genre. Introduced in 1976, it was the result of anad hocteam that wanted to prove to management that a sporty Golf is a worthwhile endeavour. Thankfully, they were ...

Production Tesla Cybercab Hits Public Roads Again,...

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2025/12/31

TheTeslaCybercabhas been spotted testing once again – this time on public roads in Austin. However, based on images and videos shared by several users on X, the test vehicles have a steering wheel and a human driver, both of which are uncharacteristic of the production-intent ...

Kia Rings In 2027 Telluride With Times Square New...

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2025/12/31

Kia is turning the Times Square New Year’s Eve countdown into a rolling commercial for its all-new 2027 Telluride, using one of TV’s most watched minutes to relaunch its American flagship SUV. At 11:59 p.m. on 31 December, the giant screen directly under the famous ball at One Times Square will ...

This 1967 Shelby GT500 Is the Real Car That Inspired...

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2025/12/31

If there’s one poster car that transcends generations of enthusiasts, it’s the 1967 Shelby GT500. When Ford redesigned the Mustang platform for 1967, Carroll Shelby seized the opportunity and dropped the 428 big-block V8 between the fenders, birthing a legend. So when the Gone in 60 Seconds ...

This Off-Road Toyota GR86 Is the 911 Dakar You Can...

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2025/12/31

Performance cars equipped with genuine off-road mods aren’t a new idea—think of thePorsche 911 Dakarand theLamborghini Huracán Sterrato. The problem, of course, is accessibility. Cars like these are wildly expensive, placing them well out of reach for most enthusiasts. Japanese ...

BMW’s First Alpina Model Is Coming—and Could Revive a...

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2025/12/31

BMW and Alpina may be closely related, but the latter has been an independent automaker in its own right from the start. However, that all changed when BMW bought the rights to the company in 2022. The move was made to ensure the survival of the brand, and it's not because Alpina isn't making ...

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