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Performance wagons are having something of a moment, and Mercedes, which sold fast wagons in the States years before Audi and BMW, is getting back in the game with its plug-in hybrid E53 Wagon. Today, Mercedes confirmed pricing for the E53 Wagon, which will start at $94,500 when it arrives at dealers in the fall. Astoundingly, this … Read more
For 10 years, Toyota has made the Lexus ES in Kentucky. But as Americans move away from sedans, and as Toyota needs to produce more EVs in the States to avoid tariffs, the company is shifting ES production away from Kentucky in favor of two new electric SUVs based on some of its most beloved … Read more
Automakers are in a tough spot. Electric vehicle adoption isn’t progressing as quickly as many had expected, prompting companies to reassess their strategies. Several manufacturers have already canceled planned EV projects—and the latest casualty appears to be the Audi RS6 E-Tron. According to insiders speaking with Top Gear, Audi has canceled the RS6 E-Tron project … Read more
After more than 25 years of success in the compact car segment, Ford is ending production of its beloved Focus hatchback later this year. While we’ll certainly miss it, the Focus name may not be gone for long. According to a new report from Autocar, Ford does have plans to revive the Focus nameplate. And … Read more
Nissan gave us a taste of the next-generation Sentra when it teased several future models at the end of March. That’s when we saw the new Leaf alongside a group of cars hiding in the shadows. By then, spy shots of a prototype had already confirmed the company’s commitment to sedans despite the cancellation of … Read more
We’re sad to report that Audi’s inline-five is not long for this world. It has already disappeared from the TT and RS Q3, both of which have been discontinued. The RS3 is now the sole-surviving RS model with the turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, but its days are numbered. In about two years, the final five-cylinder RS3 will … Read more
Toyota’s 4A-GE four-cylinder is a legend. This twin-cam, four-valve 1.6-liter engine found a home in many of Toyota’s best performance cars of the 1980s, the AE86 Corolla and AW11 MR2 being the most notable. Toyota Gazoo Racing, which offers reproduction parts for many classic Toyota models, just announced it’s making new blocks and heads for … Read more
Nissan is celebrating the legacy of the Z with the debut of the 2026 Nissan Z Heritage Edition, a new package that adds retro-inspired styling cues from the iconic 1990s 300ZX (Z32). The Heritage Edition made its debut at the annual ZCON gathering, one of the largest events for Z car enthusiasts. The Heritage Edition … Read more
Although it may not seem like it, the current generation of the Toyota Corolla has already been on the market for six years. Despite a light facelift in certain markets for 2025, the compact sedan’s age is starting to show. With no all-new generation in sight, Toyota is preparing yet another update for the current … Read more
Audi is introducing a new sports car soon. It’s not a successor to the TT or R8, but something entirely different based on the new Concept C. While it will be electric, the new sports car will reportedly have the software necessary to trick you into thinking you’re driving a gasoline-powered vehicle, things like simulated … Read more