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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. I am still enamored with the 2026 Honda Passport design—it hits a balance of “rugged” and “friendly” so perfectly. This new TrailSport HRC Concept pushes it a smidge more to the meaner side, but you’ve got to love a winch integration this clean. This SEMA concept SUV also has extended aluminum skid plates (now protecting the center bearing, prop shaft, and rear drive unit) plus new dampers, swing-out rear tire carrier, a unique exhaust, and a non-trivial…

As far as used old-school muscle goes, there are a huge number of tempting options available. From grunt-and-go 2005 Mustang GTs to classic El Camino’s that can also be used to move your life around, there is bound to be something that perfectly suits the circumstances of any aspiring muscle car owner. This also goes for those who want to transport their family around, with vehicles like the Cadillac CTS-V or Euro bruisers like the Mercedes-Benz C63 on the menu. There is another used model, this one from Chevrolet, that is somewhat underrated though, and represents a great bargain. At…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. It’s not every day, month, or year you get the chance to buy a General Motors EV1. Few examples of the electric car pioneer exist today, and those that escaped the crusher tend to stay in hiding. That’s what makes this one for sale at a random impound auction near Atlanta so crazy—and it’s listed with practically zero background information. All we can tell from here is it’s being sold under court order with a broken windshield,…

It’s time to look under the hood of auto repair shops across Canada, and who better to ask for an inspection than those at the front desk and fixing vehicles. The CARS magazine Service Advisor and Technician Survey heard from service professionals about pressing issues, their work environment, challenges and what’s working well in their day-to-day jobs. They shared what brings them joy and what frustrates them. It’s an exclusive look into what’s on their minds, bringing shop owners their views on how to shape business better. Building trust isn’t just something you do with customers. As shop owner Erin…

Since the pandemic, the U.S. has been working to bolster its industrial backbone while simultaneously investing in the future of transportation. It was the promise of “Made in America 2.0,” and the Koreans were one of the first to buy in. Things became a bit more messy in the current political climate. And when a huge immigration raid on Hyundai’s latest plant in Georgia made international news, it morphed into a diplomatic nightmare. The current administration has since backed down and invited workers back into the States. There’s just one problem—workers may no longer want to come back. The EV…

Amazon has announced an approximately 14,000 person reduction in its corporate workforce. The news follows an earlier report from Reuters that up to 30,000 people could be let go. Amazon has confirmed to Engadget that the 14,000 roles were eliminated today.Amazon declined to comment on which departments are impacted, but Bloomberg reports that layoffs occurred within teams such as video games, logistics, payments and cloud-computing.The impetus for this reduction is, of course, AI. In the announcement, Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience and technology, states that Amazon is “performing well” but “that the world is changing quickly.”Galetti…

Toyota has announced it will end Supra production next March, with 2026 being the car’s last model year. The automaker already introduced the Final Edition, which gave away the game—we knew this day was close.    Toyota issued a brief press release making the announcement (translated):    ‘Regarding Supra, production will end in March 2026. Thank you very much for your patronage of our many customers. We are very sorry for the fact that customers who were considering purchasing have been notified of the end of production. For alternative car models, please contact your local dealer.’  Toyota revealed the fifth-generation…

Possesses The Soul Of A Sports Car Slap an RS badge on an Audi, and it has to live up to a higher standard. During development, RS models have to endure 8,000 kilometers (almost 5,000 miles) of testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. That’s a lot of stress on tires, brakes, and cooling systems, especially for a heavy SUV, but that’s what you get with the 2025 Audi RS Q8 Performance. It’s a crossover SUV with the soul of a sports car. The RS Q8 Performance is a crossover coupe in the mold of the BMW X6 M, an with the…

Porsche’s struggles in 2025 are no secret. In July, outgoing CEO Oliver Blume acknowledged that the company is facing significant challenges amid the global EV downturn. Shipments fell by six percent in the first half of the year, prompting the German automaker to announce plans to cut up to 1,900 jobs by 2029. Those struggles are well-reflected in the company’s recent financial statements. Porsche’s latest forecasts show that operating profits have plummeted 99 percent compared to last year, with just €40 million reported through the first three quarters of 2025—down sharply from €403.5 million reported during the same period in…

Vampire. Smit / Shutterstock Vampires exist in many forms, but Dracula remains the most enduring. He seduces, manipulates, and drains the life from his victims. With roots in folklore and a whole lot of cultural baggage, Dracula explores our fear of death, disease, and desire. He’s elegant, ancient, and always hungry for human blood.