In today's world, where gas prices seem to fluctuate wilder than a teenager's mood swings, fuel efficiency is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity. But, let's face it - some "eco-friendly" options come with a hefty price tag that can leave your wallet feeling lighter than a feather.

The Most Affordable Toyota Hybrid

Lexus made the LBX, a small crossover sold in global markets, a lot more interesting when it powered it by the Toyota GR Corolla's 1.6-liter turbo-three for the 2024 Tokyo auto show. The concept has morphed into a regular-production model called LBX Morizo RR in Japan. Hinted at by executives...

Lexus LBX Morizo RR gets Toyota GR Corolla's turbo-three

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First introduced nearly three decades ago, the Honda CR-V has become a mainstay in Honda's lineup, largely due to its overall practicality, reliability, and robust performance. This trustworthiness has made it a favorite among drivers, from families to everyday commuters, even with strong competition like the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, and the more rugged Subaru Forester. With consistently high marks for consumer satisfaction and dependability, the CR-V is a strong contender for drivers who need something durable and versatile. Let's look at some of the best years for the Honda CR-V, as well as some of the models you'll want to avoid if you're looking for a pre-owned deal.

Best Honda CR-V Model Years For Reliability

Performance: Sporty But Comfortable, Or Comfortable But Sporty?. Looking for the best sports car in the $60,000 range? The 2025 Toyota GR Supra and the 2024 Lexus RC 350 F Sport are two sports coupes that punch well above their weight class as mid-budget cars that look, drive, and feel like something you might see approaching the low six-figure range. The new 2025 Toyota GR Supra and the 2024 Lexus RC 350 F Sport are both excellent choices and choosing a favorite is tough. Here's what you need to know.

The Best Way To Spend $60k: 2025 Toyota GR Supra Vs. 2024 Lexus RC 350 F Sport

The Chevrolet Corvette is a performance car bargain. There's something for everyone, with the new 1,064-horsepower ZR1 sitting on the top rung of the ladder. But for those happy to settle for the 'entry-level' Stingray, there are great deals to be had - depending on what sort of car you drive.

Chevrolet Is Desperate To Make You Forget About The Camaro

The Ward's AutoWorld publication has been going for over a century, and many are likely familiar with their Ward's 10 Best Engines selection, which is published once a year. To appear on the list is a credit to an engine's reliability, performance, and design. The list includes rigorous testing and evaluation by a panel of the publication's editors who consider factors such as horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and the application of new technologies. Many iconic engines have appeared multiple times on the list since its inception in 1994.

The V8 That Won More Engine Awards Than Any Other

As has historically been the case, the debut of the all-new 2024 Ford Mustang was quickly followed by the release of a large number of new parts and accessories for the S650 generation pony car. Long one of the most popular models to customize, the newest Mustang carries on that tradition of giving owners countless options when it comes to altering the looks and performance of their rides, with Roush Performance continuing to add to that list.

Roush 2024 Ford Mustang Supercharger Officially Debuts

Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

The Only American-Built Pickup Truck With A Manual Transmission

The hybrid SUV and crossover market is rapidly becoming a competitive and popular market in the U.S. for a number of reasons. New car buyers are desperately trying to cut their monthly gasoline bills down, even if that means spending more on an efficient car option. The new generation of hybrid technology also makes cars more efficient than ever while still producing impressive performance outputs. Manufacturers from all corners of the globe are so invested in hybridization, that they're now reeling back their full electrification transition strategies.

The Japanese Hybrid SUV That Outsells Every Other Hybrid Vehicle

Mitsubishi teases the updated Outlander ahead of its official reveal in the fall. The Outlander will receive styling updates, including a new wheel design and paint color. Plug-in Hybrid variant getting a bigger battery for improved all-electric range. Interior improvements include a Yamaha premium audio system and a 12.3-inch touchscreen,...

Mitsubishi's Best Car Is About To Get A Lot Better

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Whether you're a busy professional seeking comfortable transportation, a parent seeking reliability and low cost in a family vehicle, or an outdoor enthusiast needing off-road capability, the used SUV market offers a spectrum of options for less than $35,000. The hard part is figuring out which SUV will be best for you. Edmunds' experts are here to help with what they consider are the five best-value used SUVs in this price range. Each has an appealing mix of functionality and style plus a proven ability to meet drivers' needs without breaking the bank. The following SUVs are organized by category;...

Here are the 5 best used SUVs for under $40,000, according to Edmunds

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The 2.3-liter Ecoboost is a small-but-mighty Ford engine that's powered Mustangs, SUVs, pickups, and more. Here's every Ford model with one under the hood.

Every Ford Model Powered By The 2.3L Ecoboost Engine

Not that it really needed it, but there is a new super sports car manufacturer on the market. It is called, somewhat cryptically, Nilu27 and the founder Sasha Selipanov is a former designer at Koenigsegg and Bugatti. Now they have presented their first product. The name: NILU. Sympathetically, this car...

New hypercar with V12 and manual gearbox is a purist's dream

Dodge is planning to announce more details about the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona on August 9, but ahead of the Friday event, the automaker has teased what appears to be the updated soundscape for the EV's Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust. When the Charger Daytona was first unveiled in concept form, this system played a futuristic, electronic noise, but the automaker always said that it would evolve, with different sounds for different cars and more fine-tuning to come based on customer feedback.

Dodge Thinks It Can Fool V8 Fans With Electric Muscle Car's Exhaust

The first dedicated EV from Mercedes-Benz AMG is in the works. Set to debut late in 2025, the EV will be based on AMG's AMG.EA platform. The EV will be a large, super-sleek, four-door hatchback. Mercedes-Benz AMG, long known for its tire-shredding V-8 and V-12 engines, is well on its...

2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV spied again

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

When it debuted in 2022, the 14th-generation Ford F-150's Raptor R was lauded by Ford as the ultimate incarnation of the Raptor badge, whose founding member debuted more than a decade ago. Inspired by Ford's power-dense trophy trucks, the Raptor R was, and still is, the closest offering in Ford's pick-up truck arsenal that can hold a candle to those desert-racing trucks competing in the Baja 1000. Although unrivaled within Ford's stables, the Raptor R has had to contend against Ram's Herculean supercharged 1500 TRX but only for another year, as the 2024 model year is the power-crazed pick-up truck's coup de grâce.

The Last Supercharged Pickup Truck In America Has No Equal

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Don’t worry, you can still order the Toyota GR Corolla with a manual transmission. We’d argue you should, though the GR Corolla’s new 8-speed Gazoo Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) — while it might subtract some driver engagement — adds a lot of appeal to a broader market. It’s part of a larger batch of changes for the 2025 model year, but the new transmission should help keep the super-fun hot hatch on sale for many years to come.

The Toyota GR Corolla Loses A Pedal For 2025

High-rpm naturally aspirated V12s aren't going anywhere.

There's Great News About Gordon Murray's 12,000-RPM V12

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How Toyota's Most Reliable V8 Made The Second-Gen Tundra A Million-Mile Truck

Why Doesn't Toyota Just Go Back To The 3UR V8 Engine?. Toyota and reliability go hand-in-hand, with the Japanese automaker renowned for its ability to develop...

How Toyota's Most Reliable V8 Made The Second-Gen Tundra A Million-Mile Truck

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