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Volkswagen's Commercial Vehicle arm has revealed a new Transporter. Dubbed the T7, it's largely based on the Ford Tourneo/Transit Custom. That's eveident from the rear end's shape, even though VW's made an effort to give the front end a unique look reminiscent of the T6.1 predecessor. The seventh generation of...

The new VW Transporter Is Actually a Ford Underneath

Large vehicles were the answer for past profits, but not the future. Massive batteries can cost as much as $50,000 per unit. A potential Fiesta and/or Focus EV could be Ford's more affordable answer to the competition. As Ford looks toward the future of affordable EVs, the answer could be...

Why Ford Could Revive 2 High-Volume Vehicles, and Soon

The Volkswagen ID.2, the brand’s cheapest electric car, is real. Volkswagen’s ID.2 was officially spotted for the first time out testing. The sub 25,000 euro ($27,500) electric vehicle is affordable, like a Polo, but still spacious like a Golf. Meet the Volkswagen ID.2 electric car. After unveiling the...

Volkswagen’s $27,000 ID.2 officially spotted for the first time

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In the world of electric vehicles, Tesla might be the giant, but it’s not the only player in town. Names like Rivian want to chase down Tesla’s dominance in the EV space. As one of the biggest brands in the electric world, Rivian’s announcement about five new vehicles is giving current customers and those looking […]
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Rivian’s 5 Brand New Vehicles

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 midsized 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

There's a new BMW X3 for 2025. It looks sharp, has a high-tech interior, and goes on sale later this year with two updated engine options. But one thing that won't be available on the new X3 is a hot M model, as we've seen in previous generations. According to...

The BMW X3M Might Be Dead

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Nissan announces pricing for the 2025 Nissan Kicks. Entry-level S trim has a starting price of $21,830 (excluding destination charge). The base model includes standard LED lighting, a seven-inch touchscreen, and more. Maintenance Care program with free inspections and oil changes included in the price. Following the reveal of the...

2025 Nissan Kicks Keeps The Cheap Car Dream Alive In America

The first Genesis GV90 prototype models will be built in October as the luxury brand preps for mass production. The GV90 is Genesis’ new flagship electric SUV set to challenge ultra-luxury automakers like Bentley and Rolls Royce. We got our first look at the larger Genesis electric SUV in...

Genesis preps for first GV90 models, its new larger ultra-luxury electric SUV

Compact crossovers have boomed in popularity in recent times, and it's easy to see why. They offer all the efficiency and value of a compact car in a more practical and spacious package. The segment has become increasingly competitive, and one of the most important factors drawing people to these cars is cargo capacity.

This Compact Crossover Has The Highest Cargo Capacity In 2024

The automotive world is mourning the loss of a legendary powertrain. General Motors has confirmed the impending retirement of its celebrated 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax diesel engine. Renowned for its exceptional torque delivery, commendable fuel efficiency, and formidable towing capacity, the Duramax has been a cornerstone of GM’s full-size SUV lineup.

End of an Era: General Motors Retires Iconic Duramax Diesel Engine Amid Stricter Emissions Regulations

Acura is new to the electric vehicle scene, having revealed the Ultium-based ZDX crossover last year. Now, the premium brand is taking another step, with the Performance EV Concept debuting at Monterey Car Week. Described as an "exciting performance SUV," this is more than just a preview of Acura's future design language or electric intentions - it's an early look at an all-new Acura that will go into production in late 2025.

Acura's New NSX-Inspired Concept Is Heading To Production

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Over the past couple of years, electric vehicles (EVs) have been steadily gaining more popularity in the States. A study from U.S. magazine Consumer Reports showed that EVs accounted for 16.3% of all lightweight vehicle sales in 2023. With the rise in popularity, it feels as if every manufacturer has welcomed electric-powered engines and ramped up the development of their own EV lineups. Everyone it seems except Toyota.

Yes, Toyota Does Have A Fully Electric Car On The Market (And Here's What It Costs)

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This Detroit-based startup sold 13k luxury EVs...a century ago.
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Meet the ‘Detroit Electric,’ a 100-Year-Old EV Coupe Henry Ford’s Wife Steered From the Back Seat

Porsche unveiled a special 993-based Speedster, created by the Sonderwunsch division. The one-off was commissioned by a collector who was heavily involved with the design. This is the third factory-built example of a 993 Speedster in existence. Porsche flexed its Sonderwunsch program at the 2024 Monterey Car Week with a...

Porsche Builds A Ridiculous One-Off 993 Speedster For Obsessed Collector

The all-new VW Transporter and Caravelle are based on the Ford Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom. The van is available in multiple bodystyles, with turbodiesel, PHEV, and BEV powertrain options. The PanAmericana trim brings rugged looks, better suited with the optional all-wheel-drive. Following months of revealing teasers and spy shots,...

VW Transporter T7 Breaks Cover With Rugged PanAmericana Trim

Despite the fact Toyota has been one of the slowest legacy automakers to adopt electric vehicles, it may end up being the first to forgo gas-only-powered cars completely. The automaker is apparently moving to convert most, and eventually all (probably), of Toyota and Lexus’s line-ups to hybrid-only models. Suggested...

Toyota is doubling down on hybrid cars

The 2028 Jeep Gladiator will feature battery-electric and range-extender powertrains. New design elements include advanced lighting, and a re-imagined seven-slot grille. Production of the new Gladiator is set to start in early 2028 in Toledo, Ohio. The 2028 Jeep Gladiator, alongside its Wrangler sibling, is set to undergo a controversial...

2028 Jeep Gladiator: What We Know About The Electrified Pickup

ZDX is just the start — Acura has a brand-new high-performance EV in the works. A few years ago, Acura brought out its “Precision EV Concept” before it formally introduced the production-spec ZDX. Fast forward to 2024, and specifically Pebble Beach, and we have another new Acura EV model, this time built on the automaker’s dedicated platform. Meet the Acura Performance EV Concept.

Acura Performance EV Concept Previews the Brand’s Next High-Performance Model

Back in the 1970s, the idea that Volkswagen might stop making the Beetle was unthinkable. The car and the brand that built it had become synonymous, and no one could imagine that VW would give it up to start building conventional models. Even the company itself—despite having the Rabbit and Dasher waiting in the wings—said the Beetle would live to see 1980. (It did, but not in the U.S.)

When We Said Bye, Bye to the Volkswagen Bug For the Last Time

Kia wants to build a slew of models on the Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP dedicated EV platform, and next on the menu are smaller, more affordable, front-wheel-drive-based cars. That includes the Kia EV3 crossover that's getting a ton of hype, but one sedan—expected to go on sale in Korea, Europe and North America—is set to gun for the Tesla Model 3.

The Kia EV4 Aims To Undercut The Tesla Model 3

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VW’s Trinity Flagship Delayed Until 2032, But More EVs Coming

The flagship was going to debut VW’s advanced new Scalable Systems Platform. An all-electric Golf will launch in 2029 as the first model underpinned by the...

VW’s Trinity Flagship Delayed Until 2032, But More EVs Coming

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