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Vintage Chevy Corvette buyer’s guide: Everything you need to know

The following is a breakdown of each of the first five versions of the Chevy Corvette and what to look for when finally trying to buy your dream car
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The 2024 Shelby Super Snake is an 800hp nightmare on wheels

Shelby American adds a Whipple supercharger to the Coyote 5.0-liter V-8, which adds almost 60% more power, bringing the total to 830 hp. 
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It’s official: These are the 10 most stolen cars in the U.S.

These were the ten most stolen cars and trucks in the United States in 2023 according to the NICB
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The top 7 JDM cars of the 1990s

Here is a list of the seven best JDM cars produced during the 1990s
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Tesla finally releases safety data after over a year

While many of Tesla's claims have been more than a bit questionable, it appears that its Autopilot function and fire prevention methods work exceptionally well.
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These are the 15 longest lasting cars you can get

A study by iseecars.com analyzed over 260 million cars and these are the top 15 that have the best chance to last 250,000 miles
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All Jeep models explained from smallest to largest: Your complete buying guide

Here are all the offerings from Jeep that may be 2023 or 2024 models you can buy of the lot today, organized from the smallest to largest.
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7 over-the-top luxury car features that we wish every vehicle had

Being crazy rich allows you to purchase some of the most expensive cars in the world. Here are 7 luxury car features only only the top one percent can afford.
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This armored Range Rover is a military fortress on wheels

This armored Range Rover by Inkas is bulletproof, grenade proof, and has more than 550 hp to get you where you want to go in one piece.
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You can now place an order for ex-Jaguar designer’s offroading EV Callum Skye

The Callum Skye is a futuristic AWD EV that weighs 2500 pounds and can run from 0-60 mph in under four seconds.
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9 cool things you probably don’t know about the Ferrari F40

Nine things you might not know about the Ferrari F40
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The 2026 Genesis GV90 SUV: What we know so far

Here's everything we know so far about the Genesis GV90 luxury EV SUV
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The Audi A6 e-tron: Everything we know

Here is everything we know about the Audi A6 e-tron's battery, horsepower, torque and platform
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What we know about Toyota’s next-gen RAV4 so far

The new rav4 will debut the sixth generation of Toyota's perennially best selling SUV
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New survey suggests automakers aren’t building the EVs people really want

A new study from Edmunds shows us that Consumers don't want EVs as much as manufactures thought
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The 2026 Audi Q9: Everything we know so far

Audi's largest SUV is coming to us in 2026 and will be called the Q9
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What you need to know about the Polestar 3

Here is a comprehensive list of all the major questions and answers about the new Polestar 3
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F1 helmet Niki Lauda wore in infamous crash will be auctioned for the first time

The helmet Niki Lauda wore when he crashed at The 'Ring, and inspiringly came back from just 40 days later, is up for auction May 4th
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You can buy the very first Lotus F1 car

The very first Lotus F1 car is going up for sale at a Bonhams auction on May 10th
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Why Alfa Romeo changed the name of its first EV

The Junior is the first Alfa Romeo EV and is currently only available outside of the United States
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Own a piece of Porsche history: Rare 1982 Porsche 911 Turbo is up for auction

This 1982 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe Slantnose is up for auction on Bring a Trailer
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G Class revealed: All the features you need to know

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G 550 and Mercedes-AMG G 63 set the standard for off-road luxury
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What do Tesla, GM, and Lincoln have in common? The most loyal car buyers, new report says

The car brands that customers are most loyal to are GM, Tesla, and Lincoln according to a new report from S&P Global
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BYD’s Yangwang U8 is an SUV that can float in a flash flood

BYD's new subsidiary Yangwang unveils its new U8 luxury PHEV which has almost 1200 hp and can float in a flood
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Pricing for the new Mercedes-AMG GT starts at $135K — here’s what you get

The Mercedes-AMG GT 55 and GT 63 are twin-turbo powered V8 german muscles cars that offer a lot for only $135k
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IIHS has raised its standards for crash test safety — these are the safest cars for 2024

The IIHS has raised its standards for cars and trucks for both the Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+
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This Maserati MC20 isn’t real, but it should be

The Maserati MC20 Dakar Edition isn't a real car just yet, but this design shows us what it could be.
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Enjoy the classics: The best collector cars you can get in 2024

Hagerty releases its list of the ten most collectible cars of 2024
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Aston Martin delays launch of its first EV, says drivers don’t want electric cars

Aston Martin has decided to delay its EV due to the lack of consumer demand
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Hennessey supercharges the C8 Corvette Stingray: Fast just got faster

The Hennessey H700 C8 Corvette Convertible is a 700 hp supercar that comes with a warranty
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The 9 trucks with the best mpg in 2024

From nine to one, here are the most fuel-efficient gas-powered trucks on the market today:
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The world’s 10 most expensive luxury cars (and two honorable mentions)

The world's ten most expensive luxury cars, supercars, hypercars, and ultracars are on display here for you to enjoy
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We drove the new Kia EV9: 5 things we love (and 2 we don’t)

Our first drive of the Kia EV9 reveals our favorite and least favorite features of this new EV SUV
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Pirelli tells us who should – and shouldn’t – have winter tires

Pirelli tells us that winter tires are a good idea for some people in some conditions, but not everyone needs them.
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Toyota chairman boldly claims electric cars will never dominate, says hybrids are the better option

Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda believes that EVs will not reach more than a thirty percent market share due to price and lack of charging infrastructure.
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The 9 best electric cars to buy in 2024

Want to buy a new electricc ar? We've got you covered! Here are the cars we're most looking forward to
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Consumer Reports study makes a strong case for why you should not buy an electric car or plug-in hybrid car

Consumer Reports says electric cars and plug-in hybrids have far more problems than hybrid or gas-powered vehicles
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Don’t believe in electric cars? Audi just sold a record number of cars thanks to its e-tron EV lineup

Audi records best-ever new car sales. Its EV lineup gets the credit.
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A new version of Apple’s CarPlay is launching this year, and this is what you should expect

The next generation of Apple CarPlay promises to be a more encompassing system interface for all aspects of your car's digital readouts.
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The 2024 BMW Z4 M40i: The best car no one is talking about

The 2024 BMW Z4 M40i is an old school-cool combination of sexy, wind-in-your-hair good looks, and prodigious power.
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Hyundai is preparing an Ioniq 2, likely an entry-level EV for the masses

Hyundai is preparing an Ioniq 2, likely an entry-level EV for the masses with a range of about 250 miles for a price just over $21,000.
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5 easy drinks to order at a bar when it’s a really busy night

If the bar you're at is really busy, order one (or more!) of these 5 drinks - your bartender will secretly thank you
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Do these 4 things to make a busy bartender like you more

Bartenders have a lot going on, and doing these 4 things will make them like you more when it's busy
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Toyota has developed a fake manual transmission for EVs — why it actually matters

Toyota has developed a prototype manual transmission for one of its EVs.
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The BMW i8: A first class ticket to the future

The BMW i8 is the first mass produced, relatively affordable hybrid exotic and after driving 1500 miles, we have a better outlook about cars' electric future.
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The Tesla Cybertruck takes on a Lamborghin Urus, and the results left us torn

The Lamborghini Urus has been the king of SUVs for several years, but now the Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast is here to challenge for the throne.
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Tesla recalls more than 2 million vehicles: Everything you need to know about the latest Tesla recall

Tesla is recalling more than 2 million cars stretching back to 2012 due to an issue with its Autosteer feature.
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The best (and worst) states to buy an electric vehicle – and the winner may surprise you

Looking to buy an electric vehicle? A new report details the best and worst states to buy an EV
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The Porsche 918 Spyder: Why this limited-edition hybrid car is the king of kings

The Porsche 918 Spyder is one of the most lusted after supercars in the world. A limited edition hybrid that produced nearly 900 hp, it is currently the fastest production car Porsche has ever created.
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The all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma is exactly as good as you hoped it would be

Toyota's most popular truck comes into 2024 new from the ground up with an all-new iForce Max Hybrid powertrain