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Porsche's Mission S Isn't Saving the Gas Engine. It's Putting a Price on It
Porsche didn't abandon EVs in New York. It made the electric car its entry ticket and turned the combustion engine into what you pay extra for.
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The 2027 Nissan Altima Still Starts Under $30,000. Unless You Need AWD
Nissan kept its midsize sedan alive and under $30,000. My read: it is protecting a sticker price, and the all-wheel-drive buyer is the one paying for it.
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Gas Is Up 41% in a Year. Fast Charging Is Up 3%. The EV Math Just Shifted
Tesla's Supercharger hike made headlines, but gas rose 41% while fast charging rose 2.7%. For efficient EVs, even the public charger now beats the pump per mile.
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Ford Gave the Bronco the Raptor's V6. Read the Fine Print Before You Cheer
The 380-hp V6 is real progress, but with record sales, no prices yet, and leather quietly swapped for vinyl, Ford is shifting Bronco buyers upmarket.
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Safe Cars for Teen Drivers in 2026: What the IIHS List Recommends, From $13,100
The May 2026 IIHS and Consumer Reports list starts its best used picks at $13,100. Here is how the list works and which cars lead it.
Analysis · By the Numbers
America's Gas-Powered Sports Cars in 2026: Fewer Names, Far More Power
Since our 2024 list the Camaro and Challenger are gone, but the Corvette ZR1 makes 1,064 hp and Ford builds a Mustang for more than $300,000.
Analysis · Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck’s Off-Road Update Tested by Top Gear
After a significant update, Tesla’s Cybertruck now showcases enhanced off-road capabilities, challenging rivals like the Rivian R1T in a Top Gear test across challenging terrains.
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Porsche Shifts Gear: Electric Future and Farewell to Combustion Engines
Porsche’s Electric Future: Saying Goodbye to Combustion Engines.
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Koenigsegg Chimera: An Agera RS Rebuilt With Jesko and CC850 Parts
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's Agera RS came back with the Jesko's V8 and the CC850's manual-automatic gearbox. Up to 1,600 hp on E85.
News · Jeep
Jeep’s High Prices and Consumer Pushback: A Look at Wrangler and Gladiator Sales
Discover why Jeep’s premium pricing strategy is affecting sales of the Wrangler and Gladiator, with steep costs for automatic transmissions.
News · Two Years On
Ford EV and Hybrid Sales Two Years On: The EV Surge Reversed, Hybrids Kept Going
Ford's EV sales rose 61% in Q2 2024. In Q2 2026 they fell 41% to 9,746, the F-150 Lightning was gone, and the Maverick Hybrid set a record.
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Mercedes-Maybach SL: Luxury Redefined
Discover the epitome of automotive luxury with the Mercedes-Maybach SL. Featuring bespoke enhancements, powerful engines, and exquisite interiors that redefine the roadster experience.
News · Land Rover
Introducing the Land Rover Defender OCTA: A New Standard in Performance
Meet the Land Rover Defender OCTA, featuring a BMW-sourced 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 626 hp and cutting-edge off-road enhancements, debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
News · Two Years On
Aston Martin DBX707 AMR24 Edition Two Years On: Outgunned by the DBX S
The F1-themed DBX707 of July 2024 changed paint and trim, not power. Nine months later Aston put a stronger, lighter DBX S above it.
News · Mazda
Mazda Unveils Special Edition Miata for 35th Anniversary
Exclusive features await, including a unique paint option and enhanced performance upgrades.
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Jesko Absolut: Setting the Pace for Speed Records
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Breaks Speed Record with 27.83-second Sprint from 0-400-0 km/h, Outperforming Regera’s Previous Record.
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BMW X5 Spy Shots, Revisited: Small Grille, No Door Handles, and an iX5 at $79,800
In July 2024 camouflaged prototypes hinted at a Neue Klasse-style X5. BMW revealed it on June 30, 2026, with gas, plug-in and electric versions from $69,800.
News · Two Years On
Audi RS Q8 Performance Two Years On: Xiaomi Took Its Nürburgring SUV Record
Audi's 640-PS RS Q8 performance lapped the Nordschleife in 7:36.698 in 2024. In May 2026 Xiaomi's electric YU7 GT went 1.8 seconds faster.
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Ford Announces July 10 Reveal for All-Electric Capri Coupe-Crossover
Ford confirms the all-electric Capri coupe-crossover will debut on July 10, built on VW’s MEB platform.