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- Audi A8
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The A8 Is Gone. What Comes Next?
Audi has stopped building the A8, its flagship sedan since 1994. The decision, reported by Auto Motor und Sport, leaves no immediate replacement planned. Instead, Audi is positioning the three-row Q9 SUV as its new flagship, targeting the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS. Built at Neckarsulm, the A8 combined understated styling with composed handling and po
- Nissan Patrol
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A New Name for Nissan’s Off-Roader
Nissan is reviving a historic name in the U.S. with the 2027 Armada Patrol Pro-4X. The Patrol badge last appeared there in 1969, when the model became the first Nissan-badged vehicle sold in the country through Datsun dealers. Why bring it back now? The change coincides with the Patrol’s 75th anniversary; production began in 1951. The SUV gets Patr
Which Range Rover Deserved More Time?
Range Rover’s entry points are set to disappear: JLR told Car and Driver that Evoque and Velar production will end in mid-2027, with sales continuing in selected markets through that year. Autocar says neither has a direct successor in development. What will fill the gap? The Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and incoming GT will remain, while smaller
- Volkswagen Jetta
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Jetta's EV Taxi Gets a 600,000-km Warranty
Volkswagen's budget-focused Chinese brand Jetta has found an unusual way to make its electric M6 more attractive to commercial fleets: remove the luxuries, increase the range and offer a warranty stretching up to 600,000 km. The new fleet-only version costs 85,800 yuan ($12,900) and targets taxi companies and ride-hailing operators rather than priv
- Tesla Cybertruck
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Is the Cybertruck Headed for the End?
Tesla plans to end Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year, according to CEO Elon Musk’s post on X. That would make the 2027 model year the truck’s last, unless production is moved elsewhere. Introduced for 2024 after its 2019 prototype debut, the Cybertruck has missed Tesla’s early forecast of 250,000 units annual
- Toyota RAV4
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Toyota RAV4’s 2027 Changes
The 2027 Toyota RAV4 brings modest price increases, but what changes matter most? The front-drive LE starts at $33,895, while AWD adds $1,600. Every model gains a backup-camera washer, and AWD versions get Multi-Terrain Select. Remote Connect trials now last five years. The Woodland’s revised springs, shocks and jounce bumpers add an inch of cleara
- BYD Yangwang U9
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Yangwang U9 Xtreme Hits 312 MPH
Yangwang’s U9 Xtreme has claimed two Guinness World Records after reaching 312 mph on a closed public road in Abu Dhabi. It set the single-direction speed marks for both a production car and a production electric car. How does it deliver that pace? Four electric motors produce more than 3,000 hp, while a 1,200-volt battery system can still supply 1
- Mercedes-Benz
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Mercedes Changes Its GLC Strategy
Mercedes-Benz is keeping one of its most important U.S. crossovers dependent on imports for several more years. The GLC-class won't enter American production until 2030, three years later than initially planned. The delay is reportedly tied to the next-generation model. Rather than reconfigure its Alabama factory for a vehicle nearing the end of it
- Ford F-100
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A 1956 Ford Truck With 800 HP
An 800-hp classic pickup with the heart of a modern Mustang? Fat Fender Garage has turned a 1956 Ford F-100 into something far removed from its original form. Known as the GT/FX, this custom build rides on a completely new chassis and features a hand-formed steel body with dramatically widened fenders. Its roof, hood and cabin proportions have all
- Pagani Huayra
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This Huayra Has Platinum and Diamonds
A manual V12 roadster is already a rare combination, but Pagani has found a way to make this one even harder to ignore. The Huayra 70 Anima is the last of a three-car series, featuring an extraordinary finish developed through more than a year of collaboration with its owner. Real diamond dust is mixed into the blue paint, while the central stripe
- Kia
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Kia’s Case for Better Steering
Kia Australia’s steering specialist thinks everyday drivers deserve better. Graeme Gambold, the company’s chief ride and handling engineer, says people who love driving are often left choosing between modern features and a car that doesn’t constantly interfere. That concern shapes the team’s local tuning work: about half of it is devoted to steerin
Could Corvette Have Built an Electric SUV?
GM reportedly considered a Corvette-badged electric SUV under the internal code V224, but the company has now shelved the idea. The same effort included V284, an electric two-door sports car, while a four-door fastback was also discussed - though evidence for that project is less clear. Chevrolet never announced these vehicles or explained why the
A Gallardo, Rewritten by Its Original Designer
CAVËN Atelier’s HOMMAGE 26 gives Fabrizio Giugiaro a second chance to shape the Lamborghini Gallardo. His original proposal, drawn at Italdesign in 1998, was developed by Lamborghini’s design team into the production car launched in 2003. What would he change today? The front stays close to the early Gallardo - until concealed panels slide away to
- Lynk & Co
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Could the 08 EM-P Reach 300 km?
Lynk & Co will unveil the refreshed 2027 08 EM-P on November 5, previewing the plug-in hybrid SUV in a new “vibrant orange” finish. Could the update also bring a longer electric-only range? Yiche reports that it may: the current model reaches up to 230 km on the CLTC cycle, or about 186 km WLTP, using a 38.2 kWh LFP battery. A 300 km CLTC figure is
- Rivian R2
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Rivian R2 Takes the Sales Lead
Rivian’s R2 has become the company’s sales leader, outselling the R1T and R1S combined, as well as its EDV delivery vans. How strong is demand? Rivian reported 19,248 deliveries in the third quarter, up 46 percent year over year, and raised its annual forecast from 65,000–70,000 to 67,000–70,000 vehicles. So far, buyers can only get the R2 Performa
A 2004 Phantom With a Story
Shaquille O’Neal’s 2004 Rolls-Royce Phantom is listed on Bring a Trailer, carrying a story as outsized as the car itself. While playing for the Lakers, Shaq says he visited a Rolls-Royce showroom in sweats and balked at the prices. When a salesman asked if he could afford the cars he was considering, O’Neal responded by buying three on the spot. Th
- Audi Quattro
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Audi Quattro Gets a V8 Heart
Forget the original five-cylinder soundtrack. British builder Audacious is creating the Audacious IV, combining classic Audi Quattro styling with the 4.2-liter V8, six-speed manual and Torsen AWD hardware from the B7 RS4. Could a rally icon become even more thrilling with eight cylinders? Buyers will reportedly be able to choose between naturally a
- Audi RS 5
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ABT’s 709-HP Family Wagon
ABT’s Audi RS5-R keeps its plug-in hybrid V6 and electric motor, but a software upgrade lifts combined output from 630 to about 709 hp and 667 lb-ft (904 Nm). Carbon-fiber details reshape the Avant, from its front spoiler and louvered fenders to the mirror caps, side skirts and dedicated rear wing. Production is capped at 130 cars worldwide, split
- Fiat Topolino
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The Fiat Topolino Can Finally Hit U.S. Roads
At just 25 mph, the Fiat Topolino was never built for highway life. Now the tiny electric quadricycle is approved for U.S. streets, but with a major restriction: its low-speed vehicle classification allows it only on roads posted at 35 mph or below. Would you use a car that can't keep up with regular traffic? The American version also gets a fresh
Four Silverados, Four Very Different Builds
How much truck do you really need? Four automotive writers configured the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and none went straight for the most expensive trim. Their picks ranged from a $41,720 regular-cab Work Truck built for future street mods to a $57,415 V8-powered crew cab. One chose an LT at $55,770 for everyday comfort, while another spent $49,
