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The Crown Vic Everyone Forgot—Before It Became a Ford...

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2026/04/12

On the surface, the Ford Crown Victoria was as ordinary as it got. Yes, it has a V8 and rear-wheel drive, but it had zero performance intentions whatsoever. Besides, the reason it had those was that it followed the tried-and-tested recipe for traditional, full-size American sedans that rode on a ...

Why Porsche Built This Mercedes—and Why It’s Back on...

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2026/04/12

It's now very common for automotive brands to work together; we see the likes of Porsche and Audi signing agreements to share platforms, technology, and, probably, people, to develop next-generation models. This practice is considered a cost-effective way to build and develop new cars. Back in the ...

Can the 7,000-LB Rivian R1T Electric Truck Beat a...

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2026/04/12

With electric vehicles like the Tesla Model S Plaid dominating quarter-mile races, it has become widely accepted that EVs can keep up with nearly any supercar under these conditions. But would that still hold in this particular matchup from Carwow, where a Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z06 faced off ...

Volkswagen Still Eyeing a U.S. Pickup—But Still Has...

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2026/04/12

Volkswagen has not ruled out launching a pickup truck for the United States, but company leadership says the idea remains in the early stages of evaluation rather than active development. Speaking with Autoblog at the 2026 New York Auto Show, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Kjell Gruner said the ...

How This Startup Built An Electric Semi Faster Than...

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2026/04/12

Windrose Electric, founded by Stanford graduate Han Wen in Antwerp, Belgium, in 2022, has delivered its first production-ready, long-haul electric semi-truck to Texas logistics firm Allogic for $285,000. Having said that, the focal discussion is about how Windrose went from a blank canvas in 2022 ...

These Are America’s Most Common Distracted Driving...

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2026/04/12

Distracted driving is commonly associated with texting behind the wheel. But a survey from Mercury Insurance suggests there are all kinds of distracted driving behaviors across the U.S., grouped into playful “profile type” categories that may be easier to remember. Some of these include the Social ...

Ford Wants Your Car To Read Your Lips

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2026/04/12

Ford has done it again, folks. They've given us yet another feature no one wants. A newly surfaced patent suggests Ford is working on an infotainment system that can read your lips and analyze your facial expressions when voice commands fail. While the idea behind it makes perfect sense, it makes ...

Winter Storm Warning: 90 MPH Winds and 24 Inches of...

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2026/04/12

The storm isn't at its worst yet, and the roads are already starting to close. The I-80 is already partially closed between Emigrant Gap and Alta for emergency work, and Caltrans has trucks stopped at three screening points across the summit corridor: eastbound at Applegate, westbound at Overland ...

Nissan Drops 115 New GT-R and NISMO Items as Fans...

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2026/04/12

Nissan is expected to reveal the next-generation GT-R before 2030. In the meantime, the Japanese automaker is expanding its lifestyle game with a fresh batch of 115 new items, split across its core range and the performance-focused NISMO collection. As part of the Spring/Summer 2026 lineup, the ...

One of 40 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12s Is Up for...

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2026/04/12

A key aspect of high-performance ownership has been the ability to take the cars to a track day. Previously, brands could create models that catered to both on-road and on-track use, but as the track day scene grew, manufacturers decided to build models for those who want the ultimate track toys. ...

What If Your Porsche’s Racing Stripes Could Appear...

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2026/04/12

On a Nevera hypercar, Rimac has elegantly integrated a charge status indicator into the bodywork with a trio of lights on each rear fender, just behind the side intakes. But Porsche may have found an even better way, according to a new patent filed in Germany, reports Motor1. Instead of light ...

Why BYD Is Selling a $40K EV for $134K in Europe

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2026/04/12

BYD launched its Denza Z9 GT in Europe with a bang. Daniel Craig, the most recognisable face of James Bond, fronted the campaign. The car itself is genuinely impressive: a 1,140-horsepower electric shooting brake that charges from 10 to 97 percent in nine minutes, covers up to 372 miles on the WLTP ...

Genesis GV60 Magma Packs Clever Drive Modes With 641...

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2026/04/12

Genesis is still a young automaker, but it's already making some of the top cars in their respective classes. Its models have won over critics, the owners are generally happy, and the continuous push for improvement is worthy of applause. 20 years ago, the idea of a standalone Korean luxury marque ...

He Gave Away His Ford—Then Spent 7 Years Bringing One...

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2026/04/12

Every automotive manufacturer aims for true brand loyalty: a repeat customer, and even better, the whole family across generations staying with one brand. That type of legacy buyer is tough to have nowadays, with an ever-growing list of new car brands and a widening variety of preferences. Which is ...

Why Ford CEO’s Classic Pantera Is Already Over $100K...

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2026/04/12

The De Tomaso Pantera remains one of the more distinctive icons in automotive history, combining Italian styling with an American V8 powertrain. One MY1972 example is currently listed on Bring a Trailer, and this particular car is made even more special by its provenance, as it is currently owned ...

Mercedes Wants ‘Exploding’ Sunroof Lawsuit Thrown...

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2026/04/12

Exploding panoramic sunroofs have been a lingering problem for Mercedes-Benz – one that’s been hanging over its head for years. What began as a handful of owner complaints has already grown into a class-action lawsuit that’s still making its way through the courts. The class-action lawsuit focuses ...

Ford F-150 Vs. Chevy Silverado 1500 Vs. Ram 1500:...

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2026/04/12

In the latest safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), only two large pickup trucks qualified for a Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award, those being the TeslaCybertruck and Toyota Tundra. But the most popular full-size pickups in the U.S. are the Ford F-150, ...

Subaru Ditched the Wagon and Outback Sales Dropped...

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2026/04/12

Subaru is off to a slower start in 2026 than expected – a much slower start. And much of the blame is on one familiar nameplate. The Subaru Outback has undergone a major identity crisis, moving away from its long-standing wagon roots toward a more conventional SUV shape for its seventh generation. ...

2027 Silverado Finally Gets Feature GMC Owners...

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2026/04/12

It’s no secret that the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is due for a full redesign, with the next-generation model expected to land later this year as a 2027 model. Between spy shots, early renderings, and design leaks, we already have a rough idea of where things are heading visually. But the bigger ...

Lamborghini Could Bring Back the Miura Name on a Wild...

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2026/04/12

The rivalry between Lamborghini and Ferrari is widely recognized in automotive circles, with the former introducing its first true contender in 1966 with the Miura – widely regarded as the world’s first supercar. Now, a report from The Supercar Blog suggests the Italian marque could revive the ...

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