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The next generation of Ford’s F-series Super Duty Will Likely Add Hybrid Power

The F-series lineup of full-size pickup trucks have been the bestselling vehicles in the United States for roughly four decades, and high demand...

2025 Bentley Flying Spur: Conti GT’s 771-HP Hybrid V-8

The automaker has announced a facelifted version of the extravagant sedan that includes the new plug-in-hybrid V-8 from the refreshed Continental GT. The powertrain,...

19,500 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivans Recalled

In early July, parent automaker Stellantis recalled 332,000 Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep vehicles over an issue with the vehicles’ airbags. Now, it’s...

2025 Infiniti QX60: VC-Turbo Engine, Black Edition Package

The 2025 Infiniti QX60 is on sale now. Full line pricing, including $1,350 destination, is as follows: Pure: $51,550 Luxe: $58,150 Sensory: $60,450 Autograph: $67,500 Infiniti’s bestselling model,...

54,000-Plus Hyundai, Genesis Vehicles Recalled

Hyundai’s latest recall is for more than 54,600 examples of its Elantra N, Kona N and Veloster N models, as well as G70...

These Small SUVs of Keeping You From Backing Into Stuff

Backup cameras have been federally mandated since 2019, but cars offer a range of useful additional tech to prevent rear collisions ranging from...

Honda Patents: can suggest a Potential Element SUV Revival

Apair of patents filed by Honda hint that the automaker may just be considering a comeback. Both patents were filed with the U.S. Patent...

Hyundai’s luxury division Genesis Plots First Hybrid Models

Several companies, such as Ford and Jeep, are pivoting to launching more hybrids until EVs are more viable for every market segment. Now...

Smart is considering an electric revival of the Roadster sports car

Smart is considering an electric revival of the Roadster sports car, which it made from 2002 to 2005. The brand now sells the #1...

Improved 2025 Hyundai Tucson Pricing at $29,750

Hyundai refreshed its bestselling Tucson for the 2025 model year. Addressing some of our chief complaints about the Tucson, Hyundai redesigned its dashboard...

Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks to Open EV Charging Network Along Interstate 5

Mercedes-Benz has partnered with the coffee chain in an initiative that will install public DC fast-charging stations at 100 Starbucks locations along Interstate...

2025 Cadillac Escalade: 55-inch dashboard-width screen

Powertrains: 420-horsepower, 6.2-liter V-8 or 682-hp, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine; 10-speed automatic transmission; rear- or four-wheel drive That huge 55-inch dashboard-width screen from the...

Formula 1 Paddock Features Niki Lauda Race Cars: To celebrate the late Austrian racer’s illustrious career

  Niki Lauda is one of the greatest drivers ever to get behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car. Full stop. Fifty years ago,...

The Dakar Rally: Ford Raptor T1+ Is a V-8-Powered Beast Built

Ford's fleet of production-spec Raptor models are all pretty. cool, but the new Raptor T1+ is easily the most badass. It was built...

Red Bull RB17 Is a Slippery 1200-HP V-10-Engined

Red Bull now wants to conquer the world of exclusive, ultra-expensive track-only hypercars, revealing the sleek RB17 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. According...

V-8-Powered 1974 Ford Pinto on Bring a Trailer

1974 Ford Pinto Runabout up for auction right now on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos)....

War Horse All-Terrain Luxury Camper Van, custom vans are priced from $250,000 to $300,000.

    War Horse's builds use the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van as a base. According to War Horse, the vans are equipped with the base 170-hp turbo-diesel...

2025 Mazda CX-5: Entry-Level 2.5 S Trim Now Below $30,000

Introduction Mazda has announced a significant pricing update for its bestselling vehicle, the CX-5. For the 2025 model year, the compact SUV will see...

Tesla Relaunches Model 3: the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant

Tesla is expanding the all-electric sedan’s lineup. Rejoining the Model 3 family is the Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant. Pairing the base trim’s single...

The new 2026 Honda Passport will arrive at dealerships in early 2025

The automaker says changes to the mid-size SUV signal “a new appetite for big adventures,” but released few details aside from a teaser...