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1. 2026 Mazda CX-5 spied for first time

   Mazda has been spotted testing prototypes for a third-generation CX-5 The new CX-5 is expected to debut later this year, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. Mazda has confirmed a hybrid option...

2. Lewis Hamilton spends his first day at Ferrari

   Lewis Hamilton has made the switch from Mercedes-Benz AMG to Ferrari The 40-year-old F1 veteran will be chasing his eighth title On his first day, he was greeted by an F40, his...

3. Lamborghini not interested in restomods or continuation cars

   Lamborghini has no plans to capitalize on the strong demand for its classic cars by building new ones Lamborghini is committed to respecting its heritage and doesn't want to modify the...

4. EV startup Canoo goes bankrupt

   Canoo, once a promising startup with a unique electric vehicle and orders from the likes of the U.S. Postal Service and the Department of Defense, has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The company announced it filed for Chapter...

5. 2028 BMW M3 EV spied testing with quad-motor powertrain

   BMW's next-generation M3 is testing ahead of a market launch around 2027 The next M3 will offer the choice of gas or electric powertrains The electric M3 will ride on the Neue Klasse platform and...

6. Seinfeld's Porsche 917 from “Le Mans” fails to sell despite $25M bid

   A Porsche 917 used for filming of “Le Mans” didn't sell at auction despite a $25 million bid The car is one of three 917s used for filming and the example owned by...

7. 2025 Alfa Romeo Intensa Special Series brings two-tone treatment

   Alfa Romeo is adding a second special series across its three-vehicle lineup for the 2025 model year. After announcing the Tributo Italiano special series in late 2023, Alfa Romeo announced...

8. A Mercedes S-Class Coupe might take aim for Bentley and Rolls-Royce

   The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe could make a comeback as the automaker looks to move further upmarket. First spotted by Car and Driver, a pair of trademark filings with the...

9. Porsche made an in-wheel electric motor in 1900

   In-wheel motors are now a much-discussed topic for performance electric vehicles, but Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of the Porsche engineering company and...

10. 2025 Alfa Romeo Giulia loses trim levels, gains Tributo Italiano limited edition

    The Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan lineup shrinks from three grades to one for 2025, but gains a new limited-edition model. A single trim level replaces the previous Sprint, Ti, and Veloce grades. The Giulia Quadrifoglio performance model...

11. Ram 1500 REV electric truck reportedly won't have 500 miles of range

    Ram has reportedly canceled plans for its 1500 REV with a 229-kwh, 500-mile range battery The electric truck, due in 2026, is said to be offered exclusively with a 168-kwh, 350-mile range battery Ram will direct long-range customers to its 1500...

12. Ineos Grenadier back in production

    Ineos Automotive announced late Thursday that production of the rugged Grenadier SUV and Grenadier Quartermaster pickup truck has resumed...

13. 2026 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport body-on-frame SUV spied

    Mitsubishi is developing a new Pajero Sport, the current generation of which is sold as the Montero Sport in some markets Sales of the midsize SUV are...

14. Fangio-driven 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196 could fetch $70M

    A rare Mercedes-Benz owned by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is headed for auction and expected to fetch more than $50...

15. Manthey ups performance of 991-gen 911 GT2 RS for $113,140

    Manthey-Racing has a new upgrade package for the 991-generation 911 GT2 RS The upgrades focus on the aerodynamics and chassis, rather than the powertrain Manthey has also launched a...