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Genesis can walk away from its first Le Mans with its head held high

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. Very few people understand what it takes to win on the world stage. In fact, unless you’ve done it yourself or you’re closely associated with someone who has, you probably don’t have

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Does Porsche make a Taycan wagon?

Porsche has updated the Taycan for 2027, but the two wagon variants have been discontinued. Porsche cited low sales as the reason for the decision. Porsche has officially discontinued its last two wagons. With the arrival of the updated electric Taycan for 2027, the automaker is discontinuing the Taycan Sport Turismo and Taycan Cross Turismo.

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Mitsubishi Montero revival confirmed: body-on-frame SUV returns

The Montero is coming back, and Mitsubishi is not defending. At a US dealer preview this week, the Japanese automaker took the wraps off the new body-on-frame Montero—A real off-road SUV Building on the prospects of Pajero returning to the global market in the third quarter of this year. This is not a crossover with

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Have EV registrations increased?

Electric vehicle registrations declined by 9.8% in April compared to April 2025. April registrations indicate that EV sales are on the rise again. Tesla is still the market leader and has seen a 13% increase in registrations. Electric vehicle sales declined after the Inflation Reduction Act and the repeal of the $7,500 federal tax credit.

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Compression Testing vs. Leak-Down Testing: What’s the Difference?

Alexander Kondratov/Getty Images A healthy engine is a precision piece of machinery. When its tolerances are within specific limits, seals are tight, spark is adequate, and components are well oiled, it is reliable and operates with utmost efficiency. Sealing is especially important, and taking care of it

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Could higher gas prices push GM customers toward smaller cars?

GM executives acknowledge consumers are feeling the impact of higher gas prices. Buyers are moving away from trucks and SUVs. Gas price increases typically take longer to impact consumers. Speaking during a briefing seminar at the Center for Automotive Research in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Duncan Allred, president of General Motors North America, said higher gasoline prices

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Base Chevy Silverado 1500 work truck finally gets Duramax diesel

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. While there are many people these days who prefer high-end, premium pickups, there are also some who just want the essentials. He likes the cloth bench seat rather than the massage of

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Ford thinks it has a solution to its recall problem

Ford is dismantling engines every day in an effort to reduce recalls. The automaker is already seeing the results of a ‘sharp decline’ in warranty claims. Ford has issued 50 recalls so far this year, the most by any automaker, after issuing 153 recalls last year. Ford has a recall problem, but the Blue Oval

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GM cites declining demand for big cars, Mitsubishi’s big plans, disappointment at Europe’s automakers

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 News Roundup is bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. downshift Summarizes news with links to full stories

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Mazda claims larger touchscreens are actually safer than buttons

Mazda says the CX-5’s large touchscreen is better than physical buttons. The company’s reasoning is that the button-heavy dashboard often requires drivers to take their eyes off the road. Installed at eye level, the screen is designed to minimize distractions. Mazda has been defending its decision to supersize the CX-5’s infotainment system since the crossover

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