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Pricing announcements, limited editions, industry moves and quirky road stories: this general section collects car news of every kind, from the showroom to the museum floor, for drivers who like to stay informed.
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Recent headlines include the price of the Kia K4 hatchback compared with the sedan, the BMW Z4 Final Edition, and Audi selling its Italdesign stake to an American AI company. Lighter stories appear too, like Oscar Mayer recruiting Wienermobile drivers, a Western themed Airstream travel trailer and an exhibit of off-road racers at the Petersen Museum. Buyers will also find a roundup of Black Friday lease deals and a look back at the Car and Driver 10Best list.
As the largest section, it works best as a daily feed: skim the latest titles, then open the stories that match your interests. Shoppers should check the pricing and lease articles before visiting a dealer, while fans of automotive history and culture can follow the museum and collector coverage.
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The Ford Focus Might Make a Comeback: But This Time as an SUV, According to Reports
When news broke that the Ford Focus would end its long production run after more than 25 years, fans of the legendary compact car lamented…
Fact Check: Mercedes Confirms They Will Not Be Using BMW Engines
The luxury automotive world thrives on both rivalry and intrigue. Recent months swirled with whispers of a seismic collaboration: Mercedes-Benz, under pressure from evolving emissions…
Volkswagen CEO Slams Pop-Up Door Handles: ‘A Nightmare to Use
In the bustling halls of Munich’s IAA Mobility Show, the air was thick with anticipation and candid revelations. Volkswagen’s CEO Thomas Schäfer turned heads (not…
Could This Be the Toyota GRMN Corolla in the Making?
It began with a flurry of speculation and a single grainy photo leaked from behind velvet ropes in Las Vegas. The event was meant to…
The Truth of the Matter: Drivers Continue to Crave Volume Knobs
Each morning in 2025, as commuters settle behind the wheel, a familiar ritual unfolds: hands glide toward a comforting, solid piece of hardware (the volume…
Hyundai’s Design Chief Calls It Quits on Overused Light Bars: ‘I’ve Had My Fill
Sliding doors open onto Hyundai’s gleaming design studio, where just a few years ago, the buzz was all about futuristic touches and glowing lines slicing…
Catch a Glimpse: The New BMW X7 Undergoing Tests in Germany
Whispers of change swirl along Germany’s highways as the next-generation BMW X7 makes its secretive rounds amid speculation and lens-flashes. The IAA Mobility Show in…
“68 Out of 100”: Subaru Destroys Toyota and Lexus in Massive 300,000 Vehicle Reliability Study
Subaru takes the top spot in the 2024 reliability rankings, surpassing Toyota and Lexus. The report evaluates over 300,000 vehicles based on criteria like owner…
Honda announces promising new battery tech
The new batteries offer 10 times the energy storage of today’s lithium-ion tech. A team of Honda scientists has developed a new battery technology that…
First drive: 2018 Buick Regal TourX
Buick’s midsizer, stretched. When is a sedan not a sedan? When it’s a Sportback. When is a wagon not a wagon? When it’s a TourX.…
Nikola One hydrogen-powered semi begins road tests
The company aims to begin shipping pre-production units to fleets next year for further trials. Nikola Motor Company has released a video showing its hydrogen-powered…
BMW 528i goes electric, aims for 1,000-mile EV range record
The converted E39 sedan serves as a promotional tool for the disgraced entrepreneur’s electronic recycling startup. A disgraced entrepreneur hopes to set a new world…