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The Volvo XC70 has returned as a long-range plug-in hybrid, boasting sleek Scandinavian design and a host of advanced technologies. This new Volvo XC70 will be built using the brand’s Scalable Modular Architecture (SMA) platform and has been designed specifically to meet growing demand for plug-in hybrids in the Chinese market. The exterior of the … Read more
The automotive industry’s transition to electric vehicles isn’t going as planned. Adoption is slower than expected, and recent policy changes—in the US especially— could further hinder sales. That’s why Ford has no plans to build an electric Mustang anytime soon. According to a new Automotive News report, Ford will continue building the gas-powered Mustang well … Read more
One reason many car enthusiasts despise electric vehicles is their lack of soul and personality. They can’t benefit from the sound and feel of an engine and transmission, but automakers have introduced a tool that even Porsche is considering using—software that creates fake gear shifts. Is the end nigh? No, it’s not, but even Porsche … Read more
Forget bulletproof glass and 500-mile range. For this TikToker, the “perfect truck” doesn’t come from Silicon Valley hype. Instead, it comes from Subaru’s short-lived Baja, the half-car, half-truck oddball that somehow still has die-hard fans. The viral clip from paleontologist and prospective truck buyer Ezekiel O’Callaghan (@raptorchatter) is a classic video head fake, setting up … Read more
Standing out in a crowded field of modified Porsche 911s is no easy task, but RML Group’s take on the iconic sports car is one of the most exciting we’ve seen recently. Originally unveiled in October as the P39 prototype, today marks our first official look at the new GT Hypercar. Based on the 992.1-generation … Read more
Ever since the Beetle was retired, the Golf has dominated Volkswagen’s sales charts. However, its top spot is now under threat from what is essentially its SUV counterpart, the T-Roc. More than two million units have been sold since the original model debuted in late 2017, and now the second generation has officially arrived. Predictably, … Read more
We’ve all encountered a mysterious car noise that we can’t replicate when we get to the auto repair shop. One woman may have captured footage of an unexpected way a tech may figure out what’s wrong with a vehicle. It requires going above and beyond and possibly putting their health and wellbeing at risk. TiKTok … Read more
The Volkswagen Group appears to be saving the best for last. Its turbocharged five-cylinder engine is nearing retirement, but not before the 2.5 TFSI finds its way into a hardcore Golf. A new report from Autocar alleges that the Audi RS3’s inline-five will power a range-topping version of Wolfsburg’s hot hatch to coincide with the … Read more
Before you buy a used car, read this post. People really do have the technological capability—and the desire—to change the mileage on a well worn automobile. Rami (@rami_sf415), who frequently publishes car related TikToks, posted one that shows him hooking up wires and a tablet device to his car through its dashboard computer. After a … Read more
Nissan’s VC-Turbo variable-compression engine is a fascinating bit of technology, but it’s proven problematic. The actual mechanism used to alter the compression ratio is a failure point, and Nissan recently had to issue a huge recall for various models equipped with these engines. Now, it’s got a class-action lawsuit to contend with. Brought to our … Read more