The Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class might have entered the market without the S in its name, but after the company shook up its crossover and SUV portfolio, it ascended to the top of the Mercedes hierarchy. The Mercedes GLS-Class functions effectively as the S-Class of its crossover and SUV lineup, and sports...

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 Has Stuttgart Style

As promised in a tease two months ago, the refreshed Audi E-Tron GT is out for the European market. And as expected, the upgrades track with those seen on the refreshed Porsche Taycan that sits on the same J1 platform as the Audi. Every E-Tron GT gets a battery pack that's grown from a usable 84 kWh to 97 kWh (105 kWh gross). An improved chemistry along with mechanical improvements to pack features like the cooling plates between cells means this greater capacity takes up less space and weighs about 20 pounds less than the previous pack. We'll have to wait on changes to EPA-rated range, Audi only saying max range is up to 375 miles on the WLTP cycle.

2025 Audi E-Tron GT is topped by new 912-hp RS Performance trim

Land Rover has introduced the 2025 Defender OCTA with more power, exclusivity, and a higher price tag. Starting at $153,475, the Defender OCTA features a range of enhancements, including a new engine and various off-road upgrades. It's powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 engine borrowed from BMW delivering 626 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. This engine surpasses the previous supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 in the Defender lineup.

Land Rover Defender OCTA Brings The Jam

The 70-Series Toyota Land Cruiser will celebrate its 40th birthday in 1985, and it remains stunningly popular in many global markets. It sells well enough that Toyota continues to invest in the model. It's gaining a new five-speed manual transmission, but it's losing its V8 engine. Launched in 2007, the...

Toyota Land Cruiser 70-Series drops V8 diesel, gets new five-speed manual

The 2026 Bugatti Tourbillon is the first all-new Bugatti since the Chiron. It’s a big deal, and for the first time, the Tourbillon takes the brand hybrid. This latest model features a hybrid V16 powertrain, eschewing both the automaker’s preferences for both W16 engines and pure combustion output. But the news of a hybrid system almost pales in comparison to some of the headlining figures: this V16 engine will produce 1,800 horsepower, displace 8.3 liters, and rev to 9,000 rpm — all to say nothing of the monster 664 lb-ft of torque driving all four wheels.

2026 Bugatti Tourbillon: 16 Cylinders, 3 Electric Motors, 1,800 HP

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Motorious readers get 2x the entries. Life begins at 9,000 rpm with the 2023 Porsche GT4 RS, a marvel of German engineering and excitement. This isn't just any car; it's a daringly different masterpiece, and now you have the chance to make it yours. Imagine holding the keys to this exclusive Porsche, a dream car for enthusiasts worldwide, by entering the Porsche Dream Giveaway. By donating to support a roster of great charities, you not only contribute to worthy causes but also stand a chance to win this spectacular vehicle.

Win a 2023 Porsche GT4 RS in the Ultimate Dream Giveaway

CarBuzz.com

Reliability is one of the key attributes that consumers look at when buying a car. The assurance that your vehicle will not let you down and will run every time will always be a paramount concern. Just look at the popularity of Toyota and Lexus over the years. These two Japanese automakers have always been at the top of lists when ranking car brands by reliability.

The Most Reliable New Six-Cylinder SUV You Can Buy Today

Bugatti has revealed its new V16 Tourbillon hypercar and a selection of performance figures. Data shows the new car beats out every Chiron for acceleration. Top speed is limited to 236 mph, but inserting a ‘speed key’ lifts the limiter to 277 mph. Bugatti revealed its new Tourbillon...

How Does The V16 Bugatti Tourbillon Compare To The Chiron, Chiron SS And Rimac Nevera?

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Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

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The Dodge Durango has scored reasonably well in predicted reliability ratings in recent years, but the Indiana State Police aren’t having much luck with their fleet of the SUVs. The law enforcement organization said it had experienced an almost 20 percent failure rate with its 219 Durangos, noting that the problems could cost taxpayers almost $4 million and cause weeks of downtime for some vehicles.

The Indiana State Police are having bad luck with their Dodge Durangos

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

The Volkswagen Atlas is popular in North America, with 19,293 examples sold in Q2 2024 alone. That excludes the Atlas Cross, of which VW shifted 9,769 units. Add them together, and the lineup is the automaker's most popular model by far. However, Volkswagen is hard at work keeping the Atlas fresh, with a new model right around the corner.

2026 Volkswagen Atlas Could Finally Live Up To The Touareg's Luxury Legacy

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This is not another Bugatti Chiron derivative. There's certainly a striking resemblance to the old W-16-powered hypercar, but this a completely new beast. The monocoque is new. The suspension is new. And the hybrid V-16 powertrain is most definitely new. Say hello to Bugatti's next-generation 1,800-horsepower flagship, the Tourbillon. The...

2026 Bugatti Tourbillon: This Is It

The Kia Soul launched in the middle of the Box Car Era — six years after the Honda Element hit the market, five years after the Scion xB, a year before Nissan began importing the Cube — and has outlasted all of them. The Element died in 2011, achieving cult status not long after; the Scion xB scooted off in 2015; the Nissan Cube collapsed in 2014. Although sales are down from the six-figure sales of 2011 to 2018 in the U.S., dealers have found new homes for around 60,000 units in each of the past two years, so the Soul isn't out of the game yet, but Kia seems to have left the model line on cruise control. Other than a refresh for the 2023 model year, we cover the subcompact once every 12 months when the new model year arrives. So here we are again with a near repeat of last year's news ("2024 Kia Soul MSRP up by $100, EX trim adds Designer Package").

2025 Kia Soul up by $300, EX trim adds Soulmate Special Edition

The revamped version of the Audi RS Q8 high-performance SUV was introduced to the world this week, alongside its even more powerful sibling, the RS Q8 Performance. Meanwhile, over in Italy, the new version of the Lamborghini Urus made its debut in April. The Urus SE is the only remaining member of the range, and it's a plug-in hybrid of all things. While the RS Q8 Performance starts at $167,000, the Urus SE is in an entirely different league with an entry-level price of $245,000. However, despite their price difference, there may be more similarities between these two luxury SUVs than you might think. Let’s compare the key features of the new RS Q8 Performance and Urus SE to find out whether the former is really a bargain version of the latter.

Is the New Audi RS Q8 Performance A Cut-Price Lamborghini Urus SE?

Porsche production manager Albrecht Reimold tells Automobilewoche that the 718 lineup, comprised of the Boxster and Cayman, will end production in 2025. Porsche has already been forced to retire the 718 twins in Europe due to more stringent cybersecurity regulations (and the Macan along with it). More stringent emissions requirements across the pond would have done the pair in at some point as it is. The 718’s electric replacement is underway, and while Reimold didn’t share further details on the upcoming models, it’s hard to imagine Porsche will leave much of a gap between the end of 718 production and the next model’s introduction.

Porsche Kills Its Best Car

Over the past several months, we’ve seen a large number of nice, typically low-mile Ford Taurus models surface for sale at various collector car auctions across the web. This is notable given the fact that the Ford Taurus was discontinued years ago in the U.S. – though it’s still sold as a rebadged Mondeo in certain global markets – making it prime for a run in the collector car market, which is precisely what’s happening. The latest example of this phenomenon comes to us in the form of this very nice 2005 Ford Taurus SE wagon, too.

2005 Ford Taurus SE Wagon With Just 25K Miles Up For Auction

Douglas, GA

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A 53-year-old man from Douglas was recently arrested after local drug detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment in the Crown Villas complex. According to a preliminary report from the Coffee County Drug Unit, detectives conducted the search on June 27 based on prior cocaine purchases made at the location. Upon entry, detectives found Alyn Franklyn, identified as a black male, in the master bedroom. During the search, one detective discovered a small brown plastic bag/wrapper containing suspected crack cocaine on top of the microwave in the kitchen.

Douglas Man Charged with Possession of Cocaine Following Residential Search

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

The Ford F-Series was the best selling motor vehicle in the United States for the 1982 model year and has remained in the No. 1 spot ever since. You'd think that Junkyard Gem-worthy examples of that historic F-Series generation would be easy to find in the car graveyards I frequent, given how many were sold, but most of the ones that do show up have been used up beyond easy recognition and then picked clean by junkyard shoppers. That's not the case with today's truck spotted in a northeastern Colorado yard: a fairly solid 1985 F-150 with two-tone paint and the Explorer trim package.

Junkyard Gem: 1985 Ford F-150 Explorer XL 4X4

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Mini JCW E PROtotype is a full-fat electric John Cooper Works

Mini has been revealing or teasing or launching variants of its all-new lineup since last September. It's not too much yet, but there's a lot of...

Mini JCW E PROtotype is a full-fat electric John Cooper Works

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