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After 30 years at the forefront of Audi's small executive gas car lineup, the A4 is being discontinued. The A5—previously the preserve of style-forward coupes—is now Audi's gas sedan (or, liftback) for the world's middle managers. Why is the A4 gone? Well, it isn't quite dead; Audi's even-numbered cars will be electric and its odd-numbered cars will still use squished-up dinosaurs to get around.

The Audi A4 Is Dead, Long Live the New Audi A5

In the end, even a manufacturer like Volvo, one of the leaders of the ecological transition, said it might review its plans on the electric car. The problem is always the same: the market has lost steam, growth is slowing down and electric cars are selling more and more, but not as many as previously imagined.

Volvo also rethinks electric car strategy - more time is needed

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Breaking news: people love cars. In a society that has designed its cities, public spaces, laws, and culture around cars, it should come as no surprise that they sell in huge volumes. But as with any industry, there are always those that dominate the market due to their affordability, reliability, or other features. For this […]
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The Best-Selling Cars of All Time

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The Alfa Romeo Junior has had a rather tumultuous start to life. Launched as the Milano but produced far away from its namesake, all the way in Poland, Italian officials quickly took issue with the name. That part of the world considers its heritage and culture sacred, so the compact EV is now known as the Junior. Designed for European markets, it now has a small chance of being sold in the United States, reports Automotive News Europe (ANE). First, dealers need to see it in the metal.

Iconic Alfa Romeo Nameplate Coming To America

V8s get a lot of attention when it comes to enthusiast cars, but the humble six-cylinder has become remarkably prevalent in an era where downsizing and turbocharging give you more power with a lower cylinder count. The six-cylinder strikes the balance between four and eight by providing a mix of an engine that can be smooth, reliable, and highly tuneable in the right scenarios. Six-cylinder engines in automotive use are typically found in four configurations:

The Most Powerful 6-Cylinder Production Engine Ever Made

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Koenigsegg giveth, and Koenigsegg taketh away. For years one of the biggest stories in the supercar industry was the fact that Koenigsegg's first four-seat GT was going to be powered by a revolutionary twin-turbo inline three-cylinder hybrid powertrain that would make over 1,300 horsepower and employ a radical new design. Named the Tiny Friendly Giant (TFG), the engine was a revelation - even if some enthusiasts were dismayed that such an iconic megacar maker was downsizing - but we've now learned that it's not meant to be.

The Greatest Three-Cylinder Engine We'll Never Get To Experience

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The mid-2000s saw the launch of new SUV that offered three-rows of seating, off-road capability, and V8 engine options. The Jeep Commander was the automakers answer to popular competitors like the Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer, and Toyota Highlander. One version of Commander even featured a 5.7L Hemi V8, making it one of the most powerful Jeep models ever built. This SUV was built using the Grand Cherokee as a foundation, which was a strong starting point. However, this seven-seat SUV struggled to attract buyers, and its strongest sales year of 2006 only saw 88,497 units sold in the U.S., per GoodCarBadCar.com. The Jeep Commander, which seemed like a slam dunk on paper, was only produced from 2005 until being discontinued in 2010.

Here's Why Jeep Discontinued The Commander After Just 5 Years

We were misinformed: previous sightings of what was thought to be the upcoming Audi RS7 Avant (and replacing the existing combustion-powered RS6 Avant as even-numbered Audi cars go electric) have turned out to be of the future Audi A7 allroad. In hindsight, it's pretty obvious that the bulbous arches are not temporary placeholders before more aggressive fenders are tried on, and that point is only highlighted further by sightings of the actual Audi RS7, caught testing near the Nürburgring. With these new images, we can all rest easy knowing that the design department of the RS division has not gone soft, modernizing trademark styling elements for the new era. This is probably not the time or place to discuss an opinion of the G90 BMW M5, but this writer believes Munich could have done more to improve its new super sedan's sex appeal. Still, the M5 has its USPs, and we look forward to seeing its Touring variant compete with Ingolstadt's new beast on US soil.

Audi RS6 Replacement Won't Make The Same Mistake As The BMW M5

Designs for a new Mazda logo have appeared on the Japanese trademark site Chizai-Watch. The trademark, filed on July 22, was discovered by AutoGuide and shows a subtly refined evolution of the existing Mazda wings logo with less texture and sharper lines than the existing design. While the current badge looks like it was carved from metal, the new design is one-dimensional with no sculptural texture, following the trends of other automakers like Volkswagen, who have refined their corporate identities to create a cleaner, more modern feel. Including the very first logo of the company that eventually became Mazda, this is the 16th iteration of the Japanese automaker's branding.

Mazda Reinventing Its Identity For The 3rd Time This Century

It’s a strange time to be an auto enthusiast. As an outpouring of all-electric models hits the market, long-standing nameplates that were once mainstays of our automotive landscape are falling to the wayside on what feels like a weekly basis. With the arrival of the next-generation Audi A5, we bow our heads in remembrance of the fallen as the German automaker discontinues the A4 sedan in favor of a slimmed-down car platform. While we mourn the loss of yet another low-slung gas-powered car, Audi has given us plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the code-named B10 A5.

The 2025 Audi A5 Looks Fantastic as a Wagon, Liftback, and Sedan

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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

The days of Korean cars being nothing more than bargain-basement offerings are over. Kia and Hyundai have come a long way since the early days of entering the North American automotive market. Today, models from these brands are reliable and impressive. To make things even better, the Genesis brand entered...

10 Korean Cars That Offer Crazy Luxury And Impressive Reliability

Remember Karma Automotive? The American brand up until a few years ago, creator of the Fisker Karma saloon, which is now Chinese-owned and no longer has anything to do with Fisker, will present a concept called the GT-UV Design Study on 16 August at Monterey Car Week. The aim? To...

A new Karma concept will be shown on 16 August

For the first two-thirds of my life, Jaguar didn't have a proper sports car. The E-Type was gone for decades by the time I was born and the XK was always more of a grand tourer. Everything changed in 2013 when the Jaguar F-Type made its debut. A sports car nearly 40 years in the making, the F-Type transformed the modern Jaguar brand and epitomized the British sports car for the next decade. The F-Type launched Jaguar to a level of coolness it hadn't achieved since before man landed on the moon.

The Death Of The Jaguar F-Type Is The End Of An Era In More Ways Than One

VW has launched the 2024 Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition as a sendoff for the current model. It features a handful of special touches including chrome accents and unique 18-inch wheels. The all-new Tiguan for 2025 promises to be larger and distinct from its European counterpart. Volkswagen is gearing up to launch...

VW Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition Arrives As A Final Sendoff

Fourth-gen Porsche Cayenne will go all-electric alongside current V8 version. Porsche committed to offering ICE, EV, and hybrid options up to and beyond 2030. 800-volt architecture from Macan EV will be further enhanced, as will combustion and hybrid technologies. Porsche has just delivered big news, and it's melodic to the...

Porsche's Big V8 Decision Is Going To Make A Lot Of People Very Happy

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	In 2016, I had the privilege of sitting next to renowned automotive designer Marcello Gandini at a dinner hosted by Lamborghini in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its iconic Miura. We talked, through an Italian interpreter, about coachbuilder Bertone’s first design for the Raging Bull marque in 1966, penned by the then-28-year-old Gandini. To my surprise, he humbly confessed to having some reservations about a few details of what is, inarguably, the most beautiful Lamborghini ever made. Imagine Leonardo saying, “Her mouth was a little crooked, actually,” in reference to his Mona Lisa masterwork. Mustangs, Miatas, and Packards: Here's...

This 1970 Lamborghini Miura Was Kept in a Living Room for 40 Years. Now It Could Fetch $2.5 Million at Auction.

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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The last smart fortwo has been delivered. It's time to say goodbye

Perhaps many have driven it. Everyone (or almost everyone) has certainly seen it. Maybe at the last minute, thinking there was an empty parking spot and...

The last smart fortwo has been delivered. It's time to say goodbye

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