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Remember a time when you could get a manual gearbox in an all-wheel drive car and send it down a dusty trail for maximum fun? Those were the good days, and when rally racing and hot hatches hit their peak in the 1980s and 1990s, nothing made you feel more like a rally driver than the combination of AWD and a manual gearbox. But times have changed, the manual has fallen out of favor, and hot hatches, well, while there were once nearly a dozen or more to choose from, we're now down to just three or four genuine contenders. But of those that still remain, only one gives you that combination of a shift-it-yourself gearbox and drive to all four corners: the Toyota GR Corolla.

There's Only One Manual, All-Wheel Drive Hot Hatch Left In America For 2025

Audi has unveiled the new A5, and it's likely not what you're expecting. The brand is shuffling its naming system to make space for EVs, so the next-generation A5 replaces the A4 as the brand's alternative to the BMW 3 Series. It remains offered as a sedan and as a wagon.

2025 Audi A5 sedan and A5 Avant wagon unveiled to replace the A4

In the realm of performance cars, the quarter mile drag strip is one of the most legendary battlegrounds to ever exist. Since the dawn of sports cars, the rawest, most powerful machines have gone head-to-head to demonstrate their prowess. Nothing comes close to the adrenaline offered in the short time it takes to travel the strip.

10 Sports Sedans From 2024 With The Fastest Quarter-Mile Times

The Genesis G70 has always been a standout sports sedan. Since its launch in 2018, it has generated significant buzz for the brand, positioning itself as a compelling competitor to the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class by offering strong performance at a more attractive price point. Fast forward to 2024,...

Review: 2024 Genesis G70 Turbo V6 Is Better Than Ever

It feels like Mercedes-AMG is churning out new cars every other week this summer, offering up something for everyone. For brand connoisseurs who want a new GT 63 that's track-friendly, but felt that the "regular" GT 63 was too pedestrian or the GT 63 S E was too porky, the Affalterbach, Germany-based company has launched the GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ with power, cooling, and aero components fit for a race track.

2025 Mercedes-AMG GT63 Is A Track-Ready Beast With 603 HP V8 And Sporty Upgrades

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

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BMW has been busy updating the 2 Series, M3, and other models this year. It's now introducing the 2025 X3 in two trims, featuring new hybrid powertrains, the brand's latest infotainment setup, and a fresh exterior design. The new X3 goes on sale in the United States later this year.

2025 BMW X3: This Is It

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Like its more traditionally shaped platform-mate, the 2025 BMW X5 M Competition, the Sports Activity Coupe version doesn’t change much for the newest model year. The 2025 BMW X6 M Competition now resides in a somewhat hotly-contested segment – coupe-shaped high-performance SUV – shared with heavy hitters like the RS Q8, Cayenne Turbo GT, and Mercedes-AMG GLE 63. Although pricing and luxuriousness vary wildly in the segment, overall, the 2025 X6 M Competition more than holds its own in the segment and could almost be considered a value, undercutting pricing from its closest rivals in Porsche and other exotic lands.

2025 BMW X6 M Competition Pricing, Specs, Photos

Sign up for our weekly email to stay on top of the latest news and insights!. The 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Special Edition redefines driving with improved brakes and safety systems. Enhanced Brembo brakes and SACHS dampers ensure superior handling and safety, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts. The GR86 Hakone Special Edition combines these advanced features with updated handling dynamics and a unique design.

2025 Toyota GR86: Enhanced Brakes and Safety Systems

The electric Porsche Macan lineup expands for 2025. Base model Porsche Macan EVs are now rear-wheel drive, and a Macan 4S trim arrives as well. A redesigned 2024 Porsche Macan powered solely by batteries went on sale earlier this year, but the only models available were the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo.

2025 Porsche Macan EV price drops with new RWD model

Cars are becoming bigger, more complex, and tech-heavy. Lightweight sports cars are becoming a rarity, and it seems, soon, only kit cars will be able to provide the visceral feel of driving a simple, lightweight sports car. It seems 4,000 pounds isn't even considered heavy nowadays, and most of the...

The Heaviest Sports Cars Currently On Sale: Look Where Nissan and Lexus Rank

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Doug Kalitta snapped a nearly three-year-long dry spell when he finally notched his 50th career win at the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Reading, Pa., last Sept. 17. He went on to win three of the final six events of the 2023 season en route to his first championship.

NHRA Top Fuel Champion Doug Kalitta Happy Answering Different Questions These Days

Pocono’s runner-up finish was Denny Hamlin’s first since June 2 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway. Kyle Busch commented very little on a seven-car incident at Pocono, saying, “That’s just racing these days. It’s what happens.”. With Ross Chastain exiting the Great American Getaway...

NASCAR Pocono Wrap: Blaney Wins, Hamlin Ends Slump with Strong Finish

RM Sotheby’s is set to auction a remarkable 2014 McLaren P1, chassis number 002 of 375, the earliest P1 ever offered to the public. This automotive marvel has been meticulously upgraded by McLaren Special Operations (MSO), featuring over $109,000 USD in bespoke options, including a fully exposed carbon fiber body.

Chassis 002 McLaren P1 Surfaces at Auction

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Toyota has previewed a new four-cylinder engine with a pleasant-sounding exhaust note. The Japanese automaker is working on efficient, powerful, and compact four-cylinder engines. Positioned lower down and further back, the four-cylinder allows for more aerodynamic designs and a lower center of gravity. Earlier this year, Toyota said it was...

Toyota's New Combustion Engine Sounds Perfect For Sports Cars

Two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Brittany Force is back. John Force Racing announced today that Brittany Force will drive her Flav-R-Pac Chevrolet Top Fuel Dragster at this weekend's NHRA Northwest Nationals at Kent, Washington. The 38-year-old Force sat out the most recent race weekend in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag...

NHRA Great John Force Responding to Treatment; Brittany Force Returning to Action

We're officially halfway through the year, which means automakers are reporting their latest 2024 sales figures. CarBuzz has waded through the data and picked some interesting tidbits about sports car sales. Interestingly, the iconic Mazda MX-5 Miata has been beaten by the Toyota GR86, with the latter outselling most sports cars between January and June.

Toyota GR86 Is Absolutely Crushing The Mazda Miata In America

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2024 VW Golf GTI Is a Stick-Shift Send-Off

The Volkswagen GTI has been a staple of the affordable-but-fun roster of cars since its inception almost half a century ago. This hopped-up Golf (or Rabbit)...

2024 VW Golf GTI Is a Stick-Shift Send-Off

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