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Honda Civic Type R

Every Honda Civic Type R Should Come With Gloves, a Helmet, and a Warning

It might not be pretty, but the Honda Civic Type R provides supercar thrills in a versatile hatchback body. Clearly, it's the king of hot hatches.
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Lamborghini’s Mental, Track-Only Essenza SCV12 Is an Ode to the V12 Engine

Lambo's most powerful naturally aspirated V12 engine is capable of making more than 830 horsepower, while the aero produces more downforce than a GT3 car.
Wrench Video Game

This Wrench Video Game Lets You Fix Cars Without Any of the Hassle

Don't know how to get into working on your car? This video game called Wrench lets you be a mechanic without the hassle.
VW Atlas Cross Sport

The VW Atlas Cross Sport Is the Only Coupe SUV That Makes Sense in 2022

The 2020 Atlas Cross Sport is the first coupe-like SUV from a non-luxury brand. Unsurprisingly, we found it to make the most sense in the niche segment.
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The 710-HP 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Lets You Scare the Whole Family

Now, passengers in all three rows can experience the violent hilarity that is the 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat.
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BMW’s In-Car Subscription Feature Is a No-Good, Terrible Idea

If BMW's new subscription program takes off, expect every feature in your next car to based on a subscription plan.
Toyota 86 Hakone

Forgetting About the Coronavirus in a Toyota 86 Hakone

When things got a little too heavy to handle, we set our sights for West Virginia in a Toyota 86 Hakone.
Toyota GR Supra

Chasing the Potomac River in a Toyota GR Supra

Snaking some 405 miles through three states, we fell in love with the new Toyota GR Supra as we chased the Potomac River.
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Why Volvo’s 112 mph Speed Limiter Isn’t a Huge Deal

Think of this as Volvo's way of putting its foot down about speeding.
Recaro Sportster GT Seat

The 10 Best Father’s Day Gifts for the Auto Enthusiast

Struggling to find your dad a Father's Day gift? Here are 10 ideas that are perfect for an auto enthusiast.
Nissan

Toyota Avalon TRD and Nissan Maxima SR Keep Large Sports Sedans Alive

You don't have to spend six figures on a sports sedan from Germany, because Toyota Avalon TRD and Nissan Maxima SR are more affordable options.
Mazda CX-5

Even Mundane Chores Are Fun with the Mazda CX-5

No other compact SUV excites, pampers, and impresses like the Mazda CX-5, making it one of the best vehicles on the market.
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It’s Time for Automakers to Ditch Swing-Out Tailgates

Once a unique design element to give SUVs a rugged edge, swing-out tailgates have hung around well past their expiration date.
Ken Block

Ken Block Has a New Widebody, Fox-Body Ford Mustang for Gymkhana

Called the Hoonifox, Block’s latest drift machine is designed by the same person that penned the Batmobile in the upcoming The Batman movie.
Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400

The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 is an Electric Pony Car for Drag Strips

For the first time in 52 years, Ford has electrified the Mustang Cobra Jet with the 1400 prototype.
Supercar Capsule

Turn Your Ride into an Artistic Display with Supercar Capsule

Instead of stuffing your supercar into a garage, Supercar Capsule will create a proper display inside your home.
2020 Kia Soul GT

The 2022 Kia Soul GT-Line Is a Lukewarm Hatchback Impersonating an SUV

Kia heavily updated the 2022 Soul, but the subcompact SUV continues to retain its lighthearted, fun-loving character.
2020 Lexus GX 460

The New Lexus GX 460 SUV Is the Last of a Dying Breed

The most recent Lexus GX 460 model continues to be an old-school SUV that puts off-roading first.
selling a used car

The Hassle of Selling a Used Car Online

Selling a car online used to be a straightforward thing, but the digital era has made it easier for frauds and bots to trick you.
Toyota Supra

10 Modern-Day Cars Worthy of a Car Poster on Your Wall

These 10 cars are some of the prettiest and most radically designed vehicles on the road, which makes them perfect modern-day poster cars.
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Brings the Cool Side of Hybrids Out

Hybrids are all about compromise, but that isn't the case with the 2020 RAV4 Hybrid XSE. Class-leading fuel economy, a spacious cargo area, good performance, and athletic styling all ensure the RAV4 Hybrid stands out as the compact SUV to have.
Brabus Mercedes-AMG G63 Pickup Truck

Brabus Transforms Mercedes-AMG G63 into an 800-HP Pickup with an Onboard Drone

Think the Mercedes-AMG G63 is a little too pedestrian? Brabus' 800-hp 800 Adventure XLP that has its own drone certainly isn't.
Ford Mustang Mach-E

Ford Calling the Mustang Mach-E a Mustang Is Desperate

Ford believed it was wise to undo roughly 60 years of history by slapping the Mustang name onto an electric crossover to take on the upcoming Tesla Model Y.
2020 McLaren 600LT Spider

6 Cars You Could’ve Bought With the First C8 Corvette’s Budget


Here, are the six cars we would’ve bought instead of the first C8 Corvette, using the same budget. We have listed them from most to least expensive.
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The Kia Niro EV Proves That Range Is No Longer the Issue

With 239 miles of real-world range thanks to a 64-kWh battery pack, the 2022 Kia Niro EV makes an excellent case for itself as a daily electric vehicle.