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Toyota removed the buttons from the RAV4. Now it can bring them back

Toyota may add buttons back to its best-selling SUV if customers demand it. The sixth generation Toyota RAV4 was launched with a redesigned cabin and fewer buttons. Toyota originally designed the RAV4 with all interior controls accessible through the display. Like most modern cars, Toyota removed as many buttons and switches as possible when designing

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Audi Q7 gets price hike as SQ7 approaches $100,000

The 2027 Audi Q7 is $3,300 more expensive than before and now starts at $70,900. The starting price of the 2027 Audi SQ7 has increased by $4,900 to $98,700. The new Q7 and SQ7 will go on sale later this year. Audi has given its mid-size Q7 SUV a major makeover for 2027 with new

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A Lexus alternative worth buying

Luxury is no longer limited to just six-figure SUVs wearing coveted badges. Advances in hybrid technology, cabin refinements and premium features have blurred the line between mainstream and luxury, giving buyers more ways than ever to enjoy a first-class driving experience without stretching their budget. A three-row hybrid SUV offers the quiet ride, luxurious comfort

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VR is helping driving schools train better instructors: TDS

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. you are welcome downshiftor TDS for short, of drive The morning’s automotive news roundup, bringing you the biggest headlines from around the world. downshift Summarizes stories in concise blurbs with links to

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Ford hypercar launched for the first time

Ford says development is on track for its WEC hypercar to debut in the 2027 racing season. The prototype will compete in the LMDH class with Aston Martin, Alpine, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Ferrari and others. Ford’s hypercar features hybrid power, using a 5.4-litre engine based on the Coyote V8. Ford Racing’s motorsport destiny is drawing

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Ford issues SUV recall. View affected models

Ford is recalling 288,314 Explorer SUVs because their roof rails may detach. Ford has previously repaired some affected vehicles. Technicians may have incorrectly fixed the affected vehicles as part of previous repair attempts. Ford has issued its 57th recall of the year. This time, it is for 288,314 SUVs with roof rail covers that are

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Road trip rules for driving in national parks keep you and the wildlife safe

Swissmediavision/Getty Images When the United States declared Yellowstone a public park in 1872, the concept of a national park was relatively unique. Among the world’s government-protected landscapes, Bogd Khan Uul in Mongolia and Main Ridge in Tobago are among the few that are older than Yellowstone National

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Did you know that China makes Beetle clones? and it just got even better

Beetle-inspired EV Ora Ballet Cat gets a more powerful motor for 2026. This increases its output from 169 to 201 horsepower. The updated model also gets a new lithium-iron phosphate battery. The Volkswagen Beetle has not been sold in the US since 2019, when the final version marked the end of the New Beetle revival.

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The new Jensen Interceptor got a shortcut to production: It’s track-only for now

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. The Jensen Interceptor was a long and low British touring car of the 1950s. But if you remember it, most of you will probably remember it with the funky shooting-brake design from

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Ford CEO Jim Farley says US plants are catching up to China and Mexico: TDS

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. you are welcome downshiftor TDS for short, of drive Morning News Roundup brings you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. in every thing downshift It includes a link you can

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