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There are a few exceptions, but as a rule, each new generation of a car is bigger than its predecessor. We have known this game for decades. Ever stricter safety standards and customers' desire for ever greater performance are to blame. If you cram more and more technology into your vehicles, you make them heavier. This also applies to previously small and light sports cars, some of which have reached immense proportions.

Even Porsche thinks the 911 is too big

Thanks to modern technological innovations, automobiles can travel further than ever before on a single tank of gas. Engineers and automakers are perfecting hybrid powertrains, so drivers can get the most range possible out of their vehicles and their gasoline purchases. Many Japanese hybrid cars are exceptionally gifted when it comes to fuel efficiency and driving range.

The Japanese Hybrid Car With The Highest Driving Range

Plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are often considered the perfect bridge between traditional gasoline-powered cars and fully electric vehicles (EVs), offering you the best of both worlds and a way to dip your toes into the EV segment without diving in completely. With the ability to switch between electric power and internal combustion, these vehicles promise a more sustainable and cost-effective driving experience. However, despite their potential, many PHEV owners aren't really taking advantage of this because they simply aren't plugging the vehicles in.

Here's Why People Aren't Plugging In Their Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

RBW EV Cars – the UK's only EV manufacturer of new, hand-crafted British classic sports cars, nnounced the global unveiling of its first left-hand drive Roadster and GT models at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Both electric vehicles, which are based on the iconic British sports cars from...

RBW EV Cars Brings Back British Sports Car Models

Since the widespread adoption of automatic transmissions, manuals have mostly been associated with performance cars. Slapping through the gears while winding out the engine is a thrilling experience, and nothing launches a 426 Street Hemi off the line like a four-speed. Now that trucks have become daily drivers and even luxury vehicles, they mostly have automatics, but manual transmissions used to be the standard in pickups.

The Only American-Built Pickup Truck With A Manual Transmission

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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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Auto classicists have seen this coming for years, but the everyday driver looking to buy a sedan will soon have little choice within that segment to buy a car that isn't named "Accord" or "Camry."...

These 10 Affordable Sedans Should Last Throughout Your Entire Retirement

As the automotive industry accelerates towards a more sustainable future, the electric vehicle market is poised for significant advancements and expansion. By 2025, consumers can look forward to a diverse array of EVs that promise to redefine performance, luxury, and practicality. With major automakers and innovative startups alike committing to electric powertrains, the upcoming models are set to offer cutting-edge technology, impressive range, and environmentally friendly driving solutions.

Top 10 Electric Vehicles We're Looking Forward To In 2025

Sticking to a familiar formula for 2025, the Cadillac XT6 eschews major revisions in favor of subtle refinements, mirroring its recently updated cousins, the GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave, and Chevrolet Traverse. This approach prioritizes established strengths while introducing a touch of technological flair. The top-tier Platinum Package receives an upgrade...

2025 Cadillac XT6: Embracing Technological Advancements and Subtle Refinements While Retaining Proven Powertrain Options

Contrary to the doom and gloom you see online about the demise of combustion-powered performance and luxury, the reality is that there are plenty of gas-drinking grand tourers still available for those who have the coin. Those who are in the enviable position of choosing from the current crop of flagship sports cars will no doubt consider the latest offerings from Maserati and Mercedes-AMG, the 2023 MC20 Cielo and the 2024 GT63. Maserati’s flagship looks the part of a supercar, with tight haunches and beautiful proportions; this one has a removable hard top, but there is an identical MC20 coupe. AMG’s offering is handsome, too, an evolution of the first-generation two-door hatchback complete with its signature long hood and gracefully resolved silhouette; opposite the MC20, it, too, is available as a droptop, though it’s technically a different albeit mechanically similar model: the newest SL-Class.

2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63 vs. Maserati MC20 Cielo: Duel for Grand Tourer Supremacy!

Let’s face it, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 has become somewhat sidelined by the brand in recent times. Don’t get us wrong, it’s still a great bike with plenty to like, but it seldom gets the same recognition as its rivals. Part of that is because of no major updates since 2019, and half a decade later, it seems Team Green is finally ready to change that. We say so because leaked company filings have revealed the plans for a new flagship Versys.

A New Kawasaki Versys Is Coming To Worry The BMW And Suzuki

Owning an Audi is like owning an expensive watch. It's flashy, functional, and fun to show off to your friends, provided they actually care about cars. In all seriousness, buying an Audi is an exciting experience because every Audi vehicle is solidly built for the Autobahn and tough winters, but also to be driven daily in comfort.

10 Things To Know Before Buying Your First Audi

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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

Sports car owners beware: these practical cars have enough room for families to enjoy a daily ride together but have the performance to take down most challengers. Just because some people need room for up to five people to ride together doesn’t mean they have to ditch the desire to drive fast and have fun while behind the wheel.

These Practical Cars Strike Fear In The Hearts Of Sports Car Owners

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With the increasing popularity of "subcompact" SUVs, it's time to clear the air. These are not really SUVs at all. They are hatchback cars with a little more ground clearance than a passenger car. Automaker marketing teams want to call every vehicle an SUV right now because SUVs are popular and sell better. Plus, a hatchback carries a connotation of an economy car, which the Mercedes-Benz GLA certainly is not.
                The Mercedes GLA is a luxury hatchback, and when it's been upgraded by Mercedes' AMG...

The GLA35 is Mercedes-AMG's hot hatchback

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The T-56 six-speed manual transmission has had a very interesting history. Originally made by BorgWarner and appearing first in the 1992 Dodge Viper with its special V10 engine, the T-56 showed up next in GM's 1993 Firebird Trans Am and Camaro Z28 F-body pony cars — as an antidote to problems with the existing T-5 five-speed. The T-5 was small and easy to package in a variety of vehicles, but it was torque-limited to 330 lb-ft at a time when a new horsepower war was getting started in Detroit. The new T-56 six-speed was the solution, with its ability to handle 450 lb-ft of torque without any issues.

All About The T-56 Six-Speed Manual Transmission (And Which Cars Use It)

Certain all-wheel-drive Cadillac Lyriq EVs are being recalled to fix an issue that could make the brakes inoperable. Rear-wheel drive models are not affected, and the issue can be resolved via an over-the-air software update. Cadillac is recalling 21,469 Lyriq electric crossovers in the United States because of a software...

Cadillac Recalls Over 20,000 Lyriq EVs Because The Brakes Might Malfunction

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Acura on Thursday unveiled a striking SUV concept that previews the next electric vehicle it has in the pipeline. The new Performance EV concept was unveiled at 2024 Monterey Car Week currently underway in California, and previews a vehicle due to enter production in late 2025 at parent company Honda's sprawling Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio.

Acura Performance EV concept revealed in Monterey

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Ask anyone to name the most luxurious car they can think of and I'll bet good money they say Rolls-Royce. But having spent some time with the BMW i7's new Theater Mode, which includes a 31.3-inch 8K screen that gracefully slides down from the roof, they may have to revise that opinion.  There's no real RRP when it comes to a Rolls, while customers can specify pretty much any conceivable option they can dream up, so long as the budget stretches. But dig a little deeper and you’ll notice BMW has a big part to play in the story.Ever since...

Move over, Rolls Royce – I tried the BMW i7's 31-inch 8K Theater Screen and it's the height of automotive luxury

The Vincent Black Shadow changed the game in the motorcycle world, setting new performance standards and breaking land speed records in the 40s. With its iconic V-Twin engine and innovative design, the Black Shadow was considered the "Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles" at the time. This historical British motorcycle is a symbol...

Vincent Black Shadow: The Legendary Motorcycle Of The 1940s

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Porsche's Plan To Embrace Electrification Without Sacrificing Internal Combustion Engines

For decades, Porsche has been synonymous with exhilarating performance, epitomized by the iconic 911 and the unmistakable sound of Porsche's flat-six engines. The brand's history is...

Porsche's Plan To Embrace Electrification Without Sacrificing Internal Combustion Engines

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