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The Passat sedan as most people know it is dead, but the new Passat Pro carries the torch overseas. While the latest-generation family car is a no-show in America, there's a wagon in Europe. Over in China, Volkswagen is launching a good ol' saloon with its local partner SAIC. It'll be sold alongside the Magotan, another similarly sized sedan offered through the FAW-VW joint venture. Yes, sedans are still big business there.

Oh Good, Volkswagens Have Front Passenger Screens Now

Have you ever wondered why car manufacturers active in Europe are obsessed with all sorts of hybrids and electric vehicles? Sure, they too want to protect our fragile world by reducing emissions, but there are also major financial ramifications if they don't cut down on gas-guzzling cars. For each gram over the fleet emissions target established by the EU, automakers pay a €95 ($105) fine.

Car Companies Risk Huge Fines in Europe for Exceeding Emissions

Frank B. Rhodes, Jr., great-grandson to Chrysler founder Walter P. Chrysler, wants to buy his namesake's brand, as well as Dodge, Plymouth, and Mopar, from Stellantis. Rhodes, Jr. released a short video explaining why and how these brands should be brought back to American ownership. He's currently seeking investors to...

Chrysler's Heir Wants to Save Dodge and Chrysler From Stellantis

I’ve always been fascinated with so-called "zombie cars," so I'm constantly looking for defunct models whenever a sales chart comes out. While all our stories so far have focused on new-but-old vehicles sold in the United States, here's one from Europe. It’s easily the most puzzling list we've ever seen since it includes quite a few relics.

Someone Bought a 'New' Fiat Multipla This Year

Nissan famously never imported its legendary line of Skyline GT-R sports cars into North America. It turns out that nearly wasn't the case, according to a set of interviews with the car's head developers published last week by the Japanese publication Best Car Web. Following huge demand in Europe for...

Nissan Almost Imported the Skyline GT-R to the US in the Nineties

Reliability is important to new and used car shoppers alike. You want to be sure that your next ride can handle thousands of miles—or in some cases, hundreds of thousands of miles. Thankfully, the good folks at iSeeCars put together a list of the 30 longest-lasting vehicles you can buy so you don't have to guess.

The 10 Longest-Lasting Cars You Can Buy

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A vehicle fire broke out at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois, factory over the weekend, damaging about 50 vehicles. Firefighters were alerted to the blaze just before 9:45 pm Saturday, and video of the incident shows flames and smoke billowing from the plant’s north parking lot. The fire didn’t spread beyond the vehicles, sparing the plant, and no one was injured.

Huge Fire at Rivian Plant Destroys Dozens of EVs

The Ford Mustang GTD is set to be one of the coolest cars of 2025. Final testing of the coupe, revealed at Monterey last year, is well underway, with engineers doing lap after lap at the Nürburgring. It looks and sounds excellent. The CarSpyMedia YouTube channel caught a duo...

Listen to the Supercharger Whine of the Mustang GTD at the Nürburgring

Honda was relatively late to the game on electrification. Only now are we seeing the Prologue and Acura ZDX on the road—both of which use GM's Ultium platform. But even as EV enthusiasm wanes, a new bespoke platform for Acura's next electric SUV and an entire range of 0 Series products means Honda has no plans of slowing its EV roll.

Honda's EV Plans Have 'Not Changed'

Lotus has reported a net loss of $202 million for the second quarter of 2024, up from $193 million in 2023. The loss comes despite a massive 239% increase in sales versus the year prior. The company plans to employ a new strategy to optimize its internal structure and adjust...

Lotus Isn't Doing Well, Guys

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Are people getting more high maintenance or is it just me? One thing that you can't deny is that CERTAIN people require a lot more TLC and attention, on the daily and especially during trying times. This applies to both platonic relationships and romantic. We usually call these people high maintenance because, well, they usually require (or demand!) all of your efforts and then some to be satisfied. These characteristics are closely linked to their zodiac sign temperament, so read on to see who is on the list!

5 Zodiac Signs that are the Highest Maintenance and Most Demanding

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Florida’s manufacturing sector is facing another significant hit as Leggett & Platt, a long-standing player in the industry, announced the closure of its Plant City manufacturing plant. This move, set to impact nearly 80 workers, marks another instance of job losses in the state this August, following the recent announcement of Aviara Boats’ plant closure.

Manufacturing Plant in Florida Closing, Leaving 80 Employees Jobless

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Disney Cruise Line has faced significant backlash after announcing the cancellation of two sailings on the Disney Dream in November 2025, impacting up to 5,000 cruise passengers.

Disney Cruise Line Quietly Cancels Over 5,000 Sailings, Passengers Wondering What Happened

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Much like Pagani will probably pump out refurbished Zondas until the end of time, Land Rover isn't willing to let the old Defender die. In 2024, the company unveiled a new version of the classic off-roader, complete with a V-8 engine. But just like the aforementioned supercar, this technically isn't a new vehicle. Instead, it's a factory restoration of 2012-2016 donor cars for which you'll have to pay a princely sum.

Land Rover Brought Back the Legendary Defender V8

One of Ford's hallmarks over the last few decades was its beloved keypad entry system. The so-called SecuriCode was available on most Ford trucks and SUVs, and allowed owners to access their vehicles without needing a key—simply punch in a code, and you're in. But, Ford has quietly removed...

The 2025 Ford F-150 Ditches Its Iconic Keypad

It’s been over a decade since Nissan introduced the retro-flavored IDx concept, hinting at a third sports car alongside the 370Z and GT-R. The former 370Z was replaced by the new Z, and the GT-R is dead—at least for the time being. The IDx, meanwhile, would've been too costly to produce and there wasn't enough demand. Nissan was also concerned it would've cannibalized sales of the 370Z.

It's Official: Nissan Is Working on a New Silvia Sports Car

More passengers who sailed on the P&O Cruises ship Ventura earlier this year are seeking compensation after getting sick with gastrointestinal symptoms. So far, more than 80 people have instructed law firms to pursue legal action against the cruise line, according to news reports.

Over 80 Cruise Passengers Seeking Compensation from Cruise Line After Getting Sick

The Eccentrica stand at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, had something I hadn’t held in my hands in years. Not the gated shifter of a first-series Lamborghini Diablo, but a cassette mixtape. Piles of "Mixed by Eccentrica Vol. II" tapes in fresh jewel cases were painstakingly arranged at the stand where the Diablo-based Eccentrica V12 made its US debut during Monterey Car Week.

Why the Eccentrica V12 Restomod Is the Ultimate '90s Tribute

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VW Has 'One, Maybe Two Years' to Turn Things Around, Says Finance Chief [UPDATE]

Volkswagen Group executives met with workers on Wednesday. CFO Dr. Arno Antlitz warned that time was running out to change direction amid a drop in demand....

VW Has 'One, Maybe Two Years' to Turn Things Around, Says Finance Chief [UPDATE]

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