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In the United States, Kia is known for its budget-friendly vehicles and practical family SUVs. In South Korea, however, the automaker offers an extensive lineup of cars, including an executive sedan called the K8. Due for a facelift, Kia has given us our first look at the refreshed luxury car with a teaser that showcases the new design.

Kia Shares A Glimpse Of Its Luxurious Mercedes Rival

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Featuring a rare cast-iron block and extensive documentation. A meticulously restored 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster, one of only 1,858 roadsters built during its six-year production run, is now available on Bring a Trailer. This specific model, chassis number 002840, is among approximately 270 examples featuring a cast-iron block and four-wheel disc brakes, making it a highly sought-after classic.

Classic 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster on Bring a Trailer

When it comes to building engines, one philosophy is that the bigger, the better. Six cylinders? Why not eight? Ten? Twelve? Another philosophy is to work smarter, not harder. If you can get supercar specs out of six cylinders, why drag the car down with all that extra aluminum and cast iron? Track records are frequently made and broken on a difference of 100 pounds of curb weight, and with how much juice you can get out of turbochargers and electric motors these days, it's no wonder some of the quickest cars in the world have some of the leanest engines.

The Highest Horsepower V6 Engine Available In 2024

We are unabashed fans of the Lexus LC. With its smooth and sonorous 471-horsepower V8 under the hood, concept car come-to-life styling, and luxurious and detailed interior, there's an argument to be made that it's the finest grand touring car on the market here in 2024. Particularly as Lexus fixed it's biggest niggle - the only thing we complained about.

Driven: 2024 Lexus LC Convertible Is A Perfect GT Car - Barring One Thing

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The 5.9L Cummins diesel engine is best known for its time when it powered Dodge trucks beginning in 1989, and it's an engine that certainly helped propel the Ram into being one of the top pickup truck brands. If you're looking to get as much performance as possible out of 5.9L Cummins diesel, then you need to set your sights on the latest iteration of the engine that you can find. For the first several years, there's no difference in performance as the engine produced 160 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque from 1989 to 1993.

How Much Torque Does A 5.9 Cummins Engine Have? Here Are The Specs

What do a Mercedes-Benz CLA and a Toyota Corolla sedan have in common? Not much–although both are pretty similar in length: The Mercedes-Benz measures 184.6 inches, about 2 inches longer than the 182.3-inch-long Toyota . The biggest difference, though, would have to be the price. Whereas the most expensive...

Live Thread: 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 4Matic Review

The Rolls-Royce Phantom reigns supreme as the pinnacle of luxury sedans, a title its competitors, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and Bentley Flying Spur, can only aspire to. Despite being introduced in 2017, the Phantom VIII remains a coveted symbol of opulence, its timeless design ensuring enduring appeal. While the prospect of...

Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII: Unmatched Luxury and Timeless Design with Custom Upgrades by Champion Motoring

Those taking delivery of the recently refreshed 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S may be disappointed to learn that their interactions with their new electric vehicles are about to get a little less physical, thanks to the discontinuation of the standard key fob. According to posts on Reddit and Rivian forums, buyers are being provided with card keys and assistance in setting up their smartphones as keys, but no physical key fobs were included. On realizing this, one owner reached out to a Rivian representative and was given the following response:

Rivian Owners Furious Their $70,000 EV Is Being Delivered Without The Most Basic Feature

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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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

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

Audi’s got some new E-tron EV models, and this time around, they aren’t SUVs. Instead, we’re getting electric versions of the A6, the automaker’s popular midsize sedan, and it’s coming in both a Sportback and an Avant station wagon style, along with performance S6 variants.

Audi launches new A6 and S6 E-tron Sportback EVs

Ford's iconic Mystichrome paint color returns to the Mustang thanks to RTR. Mustang tuner offering exclusive hues for the Mustang, but for a big price. Mystichrome is priced at $15,995, but other hues are available for $8,995. RTR also has an exclusive paint-to-sample service for customers who want a bespoke...

Ford Mustang's Most Iconic Color-Shifting Paint Is Back Thanks To RTR

RM Sotheby’s is auctioning a 1952 Chrysler Styling Special by Ghia next month. The model is the original Chrysler Special and is based on a shortened New Yorker chassis. There’s no reserve, but the car is expected to fetch at least $500,000. Monterey Car Week is home to...

1952 Chrysler Styling Special By Ghia Is Going Up For Auction

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT's Performance Upgrade can be purchased via the FordPass app for $995. Software upgrade reduces 0-60 time by 0.5 seconds to 3.3 seconds. Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Upgrade receives an extra 100 lb-ft of torque. Ford hints at additional software-based upgrades for its vehicles. The Ford Mustang...

$995 Upgrade Gives Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Supercar Performance

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The BMW i5 Touring is competing in a rarified segment considering there are only a handful of electric wagons. Audi wants a piece of the action with the new A6 Avant E-Tron, which spawns a high-performance S6 from day one. The latter goes up against the i5 M60 Touring, an M Performance version of Bavaria’s luxury electric wagon.

The Audi S6 Avant E-Tron Battles The BMW i5 M60 Touring

IMMENDINGEN, Germany – After dominating the Autobahn with the GT 63 S E Performance, we took a detour into the lush, undulating south German countryside. It wasn’t just to mix things up. There, lurking in the forest just outside the tiny town of Immendingen, was a Mercedes testing facility and the brief chance to sample the 2025 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance.

2025 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Performance First Drive: The most SL

Hennessey Venom F5 sets new half-mile speed record at 221.92 mph on an unprepared surface. Record set during a standard engineering session, not a dedicated record attempt. Half-mile speed faster by 15 mph and 28 mph than Rimac Nevera and Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, respectively. Hennessey is on track to...

Hennessey Smashes Hypercar Speed Record On The Road To 300 MPH

Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck range extender - due sometime shortly - will not have removable hardware. Cybertruck engineer Wes Morrill said via X that "any range extender offered by Tesla will be structurally mounted so it's safe in a crash," quashing any claims that the range extender pack would be detachable.

Tesla Cybertruck's 470-Mile Range Max Range Battery Costs More Than Just A Ton Of Money

Four-cylinder engines still don't have the same cachet as their bigger 6-and-8-cylinder siblings, but the auto industry is in love with them. Using a turbocharged 4-pot is an easy way to reach traditional 6- and 8-cylinder power while simultaneously reducing emissions. Although the 4-cylinder might never reach the iconic status of a V8, there are some impressive examples out there.

The Most Powerful Four-Cylinder Engine You Can Buy In 2024

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This Detail Could Be Proof The Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Will Have A V8

CarBuzz spy photographers have caught the upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 S undergoing testing in Europe with far less camouflage than before, and we've noticed an interesting...

This Detail Could Be Proof The Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Will Have A V8

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