Toyota remains top-selling carmaker in 2024 with 10.8M sales

Toyota ended 2024 with global sales of 10.8 million vehicles, including those from its premium Lexus brand, small-car subsidiary Daihatsu, and commercial vehicle division Hino Motors. Despite a 3.7% decline from the previous year, Toyota maintained its position as the world's largest automaker by sales volume for the fifth consecutive year... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/bht2P...

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2027 Audi RS 5 Avant plug-in hybrid spied again

Audi's outgoing A5 family consists of coupe, convertible, and liftback body styles, but a new A5 generation, revealed last year and due this spring or summer for the 2026 model year, only features the liftback plus a new wagon body style in most markets, while China also gets a new sedan body style. High-performance RS 5 versions of both the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/2xfBk...

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Ford targets outright win at Le Mans from 2027 with LMDh car

Ford is returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans to take on Ferrari and a host of other leading automakers for top honors—something it has not done since 1969. The automaker, late on Thursday, announced plans to enter the premier Hypercar class of the FIA World Endurance Championship, whose blue-ribbon race is Le Mans, with a new LMDh race car... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/DfqS4...

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Ford Mustang Mach-E aims to dominate at 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year with another one-off demonstrator, this time based on the Mustang Mach-E. The automaker confirmed plans to take on Pikes Peak for a third time in a row Thursday in a brief statement, adding that Romain Dumas will drive the Mach-E demonstrator. The Frenchman also drove Ford's... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/m2TV1...

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Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype previews potential future of racing

Ford on Thursday showed what its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV might look like as a NASCAR race car. The prototype is designed to look like a Mach-E, but is actually built around a carbon-fiber tub chassis with components from a current NASCAR Cup Series car, including the suspension, brakes, steering, and wheels, Ford said in a brief statement... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/wNrv2...

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Polestar Arctic Circle collection looks like Swedish rally cars

Polestar, a couple of years back, gave its engineers a unique challenge: to design a Polestar 2 optimized for the harsh winter conditions in the company's home of Sweden. The result was the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle, a one-of-a-kind concept inspired by the performance and capabilities of winter rally cars. The popularity of the original concept... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/MGNyj...

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Ford GT40 entered in pivotal 1966 Le Mans race can be yours

RM Sotheby’s will sell a Ford GT40 Mk II on behalf of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at its upcoming Miami auction The car raced in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Ford famously triumphed over Ferrari The current estimate is between $8 million and $11 million The 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans marked a pivotal point in motorsports, as... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/R8CWB...

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2027 Audi RS 5 spied with new details

The redesigned 2026 Audi A5 will soon spawn a high-performance RS 5 flagship The new RS 5 will come with liftback and wagon body styles Power will likely come from a plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a twin-turbo V-6 Audi has a new A5 headed to showrooms shortly as a 2026 model, and once again there will be a high-performance RS 5 flagship... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/IW8Bm...

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Rezvani Retro almost ready to show first 911-based RR1

Rezvani's new division, established to build modern cars with retro styling, is almost ready to unveil the first completed example of its debut creation, the Porsche 911-based RR1. On Wednesday, the new Rezvani Retro division announced that the first production RR1 will debut on Feb. 5. The RR1 is based on the current 992-generation 911, with a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/3t2iH...

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Challenging EV climate means VW ID.7 no longer coming to US

Volkswagen has dropped plans to sell the ID.7 in North America VW's MEB-based electric liftback was originally due to start sales in the U.S. as a 2025 model VW cited a challenging EV climate as the reason for the cancellation The Volkswagen ID.7 electric liftback, first shown in 2022 and initially confirmed for the U.S. market for the 2025 model... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/Yomuz...

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2027 Audi Q3 Sportback spied for first time

A redesigned Audi Q3 debuts in 2025 The third-generation compact crossover will include a more coupe-like Sportback body style in some markets The new Q3 range will likely be the last to offer gas engines A new generation of the Audi Q3 compact crossover debuts later this year, and it will once again offer the option of a more coupe-like body... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/qEFSg...

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2026 BMW iX gets updated styling and a lower price

The refreshed 2026 BMW iX lineup expands Every iX has more than 300 miles of range The revised BMW iX costs $76,325 and arrives in the second quarter The 2026 BMW iX marks the first major update since the electric midsize SUV debuted for the 2022 model year, bringing power and efficiency upgrades as well as refreshed styling and a new base model... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/5ZxG3...

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Alfa Romeo backtracks, not going all electric

Alfa Romeo is walking back a plan to go all-electric by 2027, keeping internal-combustion models in the mix for now amid slumping North American sales, reports Automotive News. Speaking at the recent National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) show in New Orleans, Alfa Romeo North America boss Chris Feuell said the switch was made last month... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/IkBDJ...

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Review: 2025 Toyota 4Runner gets dragged into modern times

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner is the 6th generation of the icon Every 2025 Toyota 4Runner has a turbo-4 under its hood The 2025 Toyota 4Runner costs between $42,265 and $68,350 The 2025 Toyota 4Runner has been dragged into the modern era like a toddler screaming and kicking at the mall. For the first time in 14 years, the 4Runner is new. The old one was... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/zTAUg...

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JLR investing $80M to expand luxury paint colors

JLR is spending 65 million British pounds (just over $80 million at current exchange rates) on paint facilities to expand personalization options and make the paint process more sustainable. The automaker said in a press release that it plans to open new paint facilities at assembly plants in Castle Bromwich, England, and Nitra, Slovakia. This... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/gjOso...

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Infiniti QX50 and QX55 production reportedly ends in 2025

Infiniti, with its limited lineup, needs all the models it can get, but its two most affordable options will be discontinued next year, according to a recent report. Citing comments from Nissan Americas product planning chief Ponz Pandikuthira, Automotive News (subscription required) reported on Jan. 25 that the QX50 and QX55 compact crossovers... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/NfAMo...

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Porsche takes historic 20th win in Daytona 24 Hours

The number 7 963 LMDh fielded by Porsche Penske Motorsport secured the win at the 2025 24 Hours of Daytona The number 7 car was driven by Felipe Nasr, Nick Tandy, and Laurens Vanthoor The number 65 Ford Mustang GT3 was driven to victory in the GTD Pro class for production-based cars Porsche Penske Motorsport celebrated a milestone achievement this... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/7EeAM...

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2027 Porsche 718 Cayman EV spied for first time

Porsche has been spotted testing an electric 718 Cayman Expected to debut in late 2026, it will trail an electric 718 Boxster by about a year The gas-powered 718 Boxster and Cayman end production in 2025 Porsche fans will soon have to get used to the idea of an electric sports car from the brand. Porsche is close to launching its first electric... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/js073...

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First retail 2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 sells for $3.7M

The rights to the first retail 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 were sold at Barrett-Jackson's Scottsdale auction The winning bid of $3.7 million was made by Rick Hendrick All proceeds from the sale will go to benefit the American Red Cross With the arrival of the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and its screaming twin-turbocharged V-8 capable of hitting... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/lTegM...

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Review: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S takes electric leap of SUV faith

The Wagoneer S costs $71,995 in its launch-edition form It's the quickest Jeep ever, besting the Hemi-powered Trackhawk EPA ratings: 303 miles on Falken tires, 270 miles on Pirellis Think urban wagon, not off-roader It’s taken a while to strike out on the EV trail, but now Jeep has its first American-market electric vehicle in the form of... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/JZ7qh...

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1986 Audi 5000 CS Quattro speed record prototype surfaces for sale

A heavily modified 1986 Audi 5000 CS Quattro sedan driven by three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser in a successful speed record attempt is up for grabs. After spending decades in a private collection, the speed record sedan will be one of the featured lots at an upcoming Bonhams sale in Paris scheduled for Feb. 6. Bonhams expects the car... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/s8wES...

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2025 Goodwood Revival celebrates VW Type 2 Split Screens

The Goodwood Revival is one of the greatest gatherings of vintage race cars on the planet, but this year it will celebrate a decidedly un-sporty vehicle. An opening parade for the 2025 Goodwood Revival will feature "the most varied collection" of Volkswagen Type 2 Split Screen vans and pickups in the world, organizers boasted. It comes after last... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/6JMjl...

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Mitsubishi reportedly considering skipping merger with Honda, Nissan

Mitsubishi has been invited to join a planned merger between Honda and Nissan, though the automaker is reportedly considering turning down the offer, Reuters reported on Friday, citing anonymous sources. According to the sources, Mitsubishi was expected to decide by this month whether to join Honda and Nissan in the merger. However, the only... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/WNXZI...

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2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata marks 35 years of sprightly roadster

The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been revealed The new model year brings a 35th Anniversary edition for $37,435 Pricing for the 2025 lineup starts at $30,515, including destination The Mazda MX-5 Miata enters the 2025 model year with relatively few changes, as the convertible sports car received an update only a year ago. The highlight for 2025 is a... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ogFXI...

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Factory Five Racing marks 30 years with Mk5 Roadster kit

Kit car expert Factory Five Racing has unveiled the Mk5 Roadster kit The Mk5 introduces a stiffer chassis that also boasts more space and support for more powertrain options The kit starts at $24,990, and requires an engine and transmission, plus wheels and tires Several companies can build you a Shelby Cobra replica, but Factory Five Racing's car... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/LC7iG...

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2025 Tesla Model Y lands in US in $59,990 Launch Series guise

Tesla's updated Model Y, code-named Juniper, can now be ordered in the U.S. The only version currently available is a special Model Y Launch Series The fully loaded version comes with a starting price of $59,990, excluding the destination charge or any tax credits The Tesla Model Y has received its first major update since the electric compact... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/xu0G2...

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2026 Genesis GV60 Magma spied with new details

Genesis' performance sub-brand, Magma, has been spotted testing its first model The GV60 Magma is scheduled to debut in 2025, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. A Magma version of every vehicle in the Genesis lineup is planned, with some anticipated to feature hybrid technology Genesis launched a performance sub-brand last year, similar to... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/lN2qv...

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Ford Shelby GT350 returns for 2025, but not via Ford

Shelby American has revealed the 2025 Ford Shelby GT350 The new GT350 is based on the seventh-generation Mustang and delivers up to 810 hp A more hardcore GT350R version is also available with up to 830 hp and parts borrowed from an upcoming Trans Am race car After launching the Super Snake last year, Shelby American's tuning of the latest... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/aOVpS...

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Citroën 2CV possibly returning as retro electric minicar

The 2CV is one of Citroën's most iconic cars, renowned worldwide for its distinctive looks and affordable price. Affectionately nicknamed the Duck, the 2CV ended production in 1990 after a 42-year run. Now, it might make a comeback as an electric vehicle. Autocar, citing an anonymous senior source at the Stellantis-owned brand, reported on... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/T7Hkh...

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New Dodge Durango planned, UAW suggests

The next-generation Dodge Durango looks to be back on. In a memo first spotted by Automotive News, Stellantis reconfirmed plans to build a redesigned Durango at its Detroit Assembly Complex, which already builds the current-generation Durango. That was subsequently announced in a press release from the UAW, along with confirmation that Stellantis... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/keid9...

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Defender Octa-based contender set for 2026 Dakar Rally

The 626-hp Defender Octa will serve as the foundation for a new Defender rally raid vehicle being developed by a JLR works team for the 2026 World Rally Raid Championship, whose premier event is the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia. The Defender rally raid vehicle will compete in the Stock category, which is designated for production vehicles. New... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/3KFgJ...

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Polestar 2 to receive direct replacement under new CEO

Polestar's top-selling 2 compact liftback will receive a direct replacement The redesigned 2 is anticipated to arrive before the end of the decade Polestar plans to move into Volvo dealerships in some markets to help increase its sales footprint Swedish electric performance marque Polestar will launch a direct replacement for its top-selling... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/xBFup...

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2027 Mercedes-Benz V-Class EV spied for first time

A redesigned Mercedes-Benz V-Class is due in 2026 as the first model on the Van.EA dedicated EV platform The new V-Class is likely the luxury midsize van Mercedes previously confirmed for the U.S. market The Van.EA platform will eventually underpin all Mercedes vans Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing a prototype for its next V-Class midsize... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/prGEm...

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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 with Ferrari On his first day, he was greeted by an F40, his favorite supercar according to Ferrari Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton has officially begun his tenure at Ferrari, one year after making the shock... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/prHy0...

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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 Steve McQueen The car's current owner is celebrity Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld More than half a century ago Porsche unveiled a car that remains one of the fastest and... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/LbSi0...

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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 Department of Defense, has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The company announced it filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 17 in a court in Delaware. This will result in a court-appointed trustee overseeing the... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ao2Z5...

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Porsche 917 from “Le Mans” fails to sell despite $25M bid

A Porsche 917 used for filming of “Le Mans” was passed in at auction despite a $25 million bid The car is one of three 917s used for filming and the example owned by Steve McQueen The car's current owner is celebrity Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld Porsche more than half a century ago unveiled a car that remains one of the fastest and... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/O2FCX...

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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 is in the works Mazda's top-selling CX-5 compact crossover is about to be redesigned, and a prototype has been spotted for the first time. The new... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/GFRNt...

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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 the follow-up series, dubbed Intensa, at the 2025 Brussels auto show. Like the Tributo Italiano series, the Intensa series brings unique cosmetic touches to... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/xjo28...

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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 European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) show coupe versions of the current-generation S-Class, known internally as the W223. Mercedes discontinued the coupe body... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/F8tvR...

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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 father to Ferry Porsche, the founder of the Porsche sports car brand, worked on them over 100 years ago. At the turn of the 20th century, electric cars gave internal combustion a run for its... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/y5dKB...

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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 already departed earlier this year with a Super Sport special edition. That means the only available powertrain is... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/CKZxp...

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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 Ramcharger series plug-in hybrid, which has 690 miles of range Ram's electric version of its 1500 pickup... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ndia3...

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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 similar upgrade package for the 992-generation 911 GT3 RS The 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS, offered from 2018-2020, is already among the fastest production cars... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/F2zKD...

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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 expected to start in 2026, though a U.S. launch is unlikely Mitsubishi may also be planning a new version of the larger Pajero/Montero, thanks to a new partnership with Honda and Nissan Mitsubishi... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/EPm4H...

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2025 Chevy Silverado EV gains models, max range of 492 miles

Chevrolet Silverado EV prices have been reduced Chevrolet Silverado EV now has three models and multiple battery options Silverado EV Work Truck now available for both fleet and retail customers The Chevrolet Silverado EV enters its second year on the market with significant improvements in range and price. Chevy's electric full-size pickup truck... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/vkFzA...

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Special Alpina B8 GT marks transition to BMW takeover

Alpina has unveiled the B8 GT Hommage Burkard Bovensiepen The tuned BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe packs 625 hp and will hit 62 mph in only 3.3 seconds Alpina plans to build just 99 examples German performance marque Alpina agreed in 2022 to have its brand acquired by BMW in a deal that will see BMW take over production of Alpina vehicles at the end of... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/0Dkrv...

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Polestar 5 lands in 2025, Polestar 7 announced as small SUV

Polestar is working on a small SUV to be called the Polestar 7 The 7 will be built in Europe and replace the 2 as Polestar's entry-level vehicle Polestar will launch the 5 midsize sedan and possibly the 6 sports car before the arrival of the 7 Swedish electric performance brand Polestar made several major announcements on Thursday, including... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/jT5Mh...

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Manthey Kit for Porsche 911 GT3 RS deletes rear window, costs $116,160

Porsche has revealed an upgrade package developed by Manthey-Racing for the 911 GT3 RS Wild aerodynamic modifications boost downforce to over 2,200 pounds at a speed of 177 mph The upgrade is priced from $116,160 and is available at Manthey-certified Porsche dealerships Porsche's 992-generation 911 GT3 RS is already one of the most potent... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/ckqGI...

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2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport arrives soon as part of refresh

The Honda CR-V will be updated for the 2026 model year Among the updates will be a rugged CR-V TrailSport model The smaller Honda HR-V will also be updated for the 2026 model year An updated Honda CR-V debuts later this year as a 2026 model, and Honda has confirmed it will feature a rugged TrailSport model. Honda made the announcement on Jan. 15... from Motor Authority https://ift.tt/7UApR...

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