I've been extremely vocal about the current MK8 Volkswagen Golf. I don't know if it's because its predecessor, the overachieving MK7, was so brilliant, but I just can't seem to find the same level of enthusiasm when driving this current one. I mean, don't get me wrong. There's still a lot to like about this German hatchback, especially in R form. It's fun to drive, quick enough, comfortable, practical and incredibly easy to live with. Yet, I still miss the seven.

Only One Thing Prevents The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R From Being Perfect

Denver, CO

Apparently the car runs and drives well and everything, save for the cruise control, works. The paint, however, is showing its age and peeling. If this sort of thing interests you, you can find it outside of Denver for $12,000. [Images: Seller]. Become a TTAC insider. Get the latest news,...

Used Car of the Day: 1993 Volkswagen Corrado SLC

You wouldn’t be able to tell just by looking at it, but the new Volkswagen Transporter cargo van (also available as the Caravelle people carrier) shares its underpinnings with the Ford Transit. The Blue Oval also provides powertrains, which include several diesel engines, which remain popular in Europe despite their negative reputation, as well as plug-in hybrid and fully electric variants.

The New VW Transporter Is Actually A Ford With ICE, PHEV And EV Power

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It feels like it wasn't that long ago that the FWD manual hot hatch market was, if not crowded, at least a little busier than it is now. Ask most people to name one, and they'll probably cite something that recently went out of production, like the Volkswagen Golf GTI. But the GTI is losing its manual gearbox for the 2025 model year, leaving fans of the manual hot hatch genre with just one automaker to turn to.

There's Only One Automaker Still Selling A FWD Hot Hatch With A Manual Gearbox For 2025

Volkswagen revealed the seventh-generation Transporter van, which can be optioned with diesel, hybrid, or electric powertrains. The new Transporter measures 5.7 inches longer and 5.0 inches wider than the previous model, with the wheelbase stretching by 3.8 inches. The company hasn't yet revealed pricing, but we don't have to worry...

Volkswagen Transporter Van's Redesign Adds Space and Powertrains

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The cheapest SUV available isn't built by Nissan or Kia. The 2024 Hyundai Venue is actually the most affordable SUV. 
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The Cheapest SUV You Can Buy Isn’t From Kia or Nissan

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

New York City, NY

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

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

Hybrids have become more popular in the U.S. than ever before. This is for several reasons, the most noteworthy of which is the constantly increasing cost of gasoline. Ideally, a lot of drivers would want to transition to a fully electric vehicle, but there are still a lot of complications associated with this segment. Despite recent price cuts and attractive tax incentives, EVs remain very expensive new car options. They're also relatively less practical than gasoline cars because of fewer public charging stations and much longer recharging times.

The Cheapest Japanese Hybrid Car With More Than 500 Miles Of Range Today

Mercedes-Benz is reportedly cooking up a new all-electric crossover variant of the all-electric CLA four-door coupe. If true, the new all-electric crossover will likely replace the Mercedes EQB or possibly slot in underneath the EQB with regard to Merc’s all-electric lineup. The EQB is currently Mercedes’ closest competitor when it comes to rivaling the Cadillac Optiq, with both models offering similar starting prices. That said, the least-expensive dual-motor EQB starts at more than $60,000 and offers just 207 miles of range, whereas the Cadillac Optiq is standard with dual motors and offers roughly 300 miles of range, starting at $54,000.

Mercedes-Benz May Have A New Cadillac Optiq Rival On The Way

Caught up with Audi’s new naming scheme yet? As the company the takes a two-pronged market approach with both EVs and combustion and hybrid cars, it’s switched its model names up to reflect this. Names with even numbers are now strictly for electric vehicles, while odd numbers go on cars with combustion engines. This is the new Audi A6, and just in case you’ve forgotten everything you learned in primary school, that’s an even number.

This Is The All-New, All-Electric Audi A6 E-Tron

North Carolina State

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North Carolina’s beloved Biscuitville has once again been recognized as one of the best regional fast food chains in the United States. In USA Today's annual 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Biscuitville ranked second overall and was also named the No. 1 best fast food breakfast spot in the country.

North Carolina is home to one of the best regional fast food chains in America

Maserati is in bad shape and things look so bleak that Stellantis is considering selling it off, if reports found by Road & Track via Automotive News Europe are any indication. Suggested Reading. Profits are down and the brand hardly sells any cars worldwide as Road & Track points out.

Stellantis is looking to sell Maserati, report says

It's tricky, since we lack details. We do know that Recaro is widely considered to be the gold standard for seats for performance cars, and we also know the rest of Recaro is apparently NOT going background. We also know that even if the market for Recaro sport seats is small, it's still significant.

QOTD: Will Recaro Remain? UPDATED

Mazda has revealed pricing and specifications for the 2025 CX-5, which has been around since 2017. While it's getting up there in age, the CX-5 is one of America's favorite small crossovers, with strong sales since it arrived. Mazda emphasizes value for money for MY2025 by reintroducing the entry-level 2.5 S trim, which comes in at a competitive $28,570. It would appear Mazda has discontinued the 2.5 S Premium trim. CarBuzz has reached out to the automaker for more information.

2025 Mazda CX-5 Is Even Better Value For Money Than Last Year

Chicago, IL

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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?

Porsche recently confirmed that it’s the end of the line for the gas engine-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman. The electric-only successors are following on their heels, but all this means the time is now to enjoy the last gasps of greatness from these mid-engine masterpieces. What better way is...

20 Years of Porsche Boxster: 9 thoughts on how it has (not) changed from 2004 to 2024

Maserati bid farewell to the Levante after an eight-year run, leaving a void in the luxury SUV segment. However, the Italian automaker isn’t leaving the game for good. A next-generation Levante is on the horizon, and it’s taking a significant departure from its predecessor. This new Levante will...

Maserati’s Future with the Electric Levante: A Luxurious SUV Set to Compete with BMW and Tesla with Multiple Powertrain Options

Toyota has issued a major recall of its twin-turbocharged V-6 engines powering the 2022 and 2023 Tundra pickup trucks and Lexus LX SUVs. Engines produced between late 2021 and early 2023 might have machining debris left in the engine; causing engine knocks or, worse cases, a spun bearing and complete engine stall. At first, Toyota was unsure how many engines were contaminated, but now, months later, the solution is to replace more than 100,000 engines.

Toyota Issues Massive Engine Recall

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The Volkswagen Golf Could Stick Around for Another Decade or More

That would leave the eighth-generation Golf on sale for around 15 years globally, though it rides on a platform that dates back much longer than that....

The Volkswagen Golf Could Stick Around for Another Decade or More

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