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Engineering the Sound of the Bugatti Tourbillon's V16

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Engineering the Sound of the Bugatti Tourbillon's V16

For more than two decades, the sound of the W16 has defined Bugatti's identity, giving the Veyron, Chiron, Bolide and Mistral a voice as recognizable as their silhouettes. Now the naturally aspirated V16 replaces the W16, and Bugatti faced the challenge of finding a new voice to match.

Formula 2030 Concept Previews the Future of Polestar

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Formula 2030 Concept Previews the Future of Polestar

The Formula 2030 is a concept car from Polestar that showcases the future design language of the Swedish electric performance brand. Confirmed on September 7, 2026, the concept previews styling that will appear on the new Polestar 2, due in 2027, and the Polestar 7 compact SUV, arriving in 2028.

The Most Expensive Cars Sold at Monterey Car Week 2026

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The Most Expensive Cars Sold at Monterey Car Week 2026

Monterey Car Week 2026 set an all-time record. Across five major auction houses, total sales reached roughly $758 million, topping the previous Monterey record of $471 million set in 2022. Most Expensive Cars Sold at Monterey Car Week 2026 The most expensive sale of Monterey Car Week 2026 was

40 Years of the BMW M3

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40 Years of the BMW M3

For four decades, the BMW M3 has set the standard for performance sedans. Six generations later, it remains one of the most respected names in the car world and has never lost the balance of racetrack performance and daily practicality. Born on the Track The M3 debuted in 1986 as

Escalade IQ Has Millions of Custom Combinations

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Escalade IQ Has Millions of Custom Combinations

Curated by Cadillac is the brand's hand-built personalization program. It debuted on the CELESTIQ and the CT5-V Blackwing, and now extends to the Escalade IQ, its first electric SUV. The package costs $54,995 on top of the vehicle's MSRP, and it will be

SRT Designers Revisit Their Most Iconic Vehicles

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SRT Designers Revisit Their Most Iconic Vehicles

Stellantis released a video that steps inside the minds behind its Street and Racing Technology (SRT) vehicles. VP of Ram and Mopar Design Mark Trostle and his team walk through the most iconic SRT cars and explain what it took to design them for speed, power and attitude. Icons on

30 Years of IIHS Crash Testing and 48,352 Lives Saved

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30 Years of IIHS Crash Testing and 48,352 Lives Saved

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) launched its first crashworthiness evaluation in 1995. The goal was to push automakers past federal minimums and build cars that protect people in real crashes. Smashing Impact Between 1999 and 2024, IIHS tests led to vehicle improvements that saved an estimated 48,352

This Video Shows 50 Years of Honda Accord

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This Video Shows 50 Years of Honda Accord

The first Accord landed in June 1976 as a fun, fuel-efficient three-door hatchback. The name reflected Honda's goal of using technology to bring harmony between people, society, and the automobile. Fifty years later, it stands as America's best-selling car over the past five

Ford Reveals $28,350 Midsize Electric Truck "Fathom" on UEV Platform Built in Secret

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Ford Reveals $28,350 Midsize Electric Truck "Fathom" on UEV Platform Built in Secret

Ford has named its new midsize electric pickup the Fathom, with a starting price of $28,350. Add the $1,595 destination and delivery fee, and the price reaches $29,945. That keeps Ford under the $30,000 target it set for its affordable electric vehicle push. Pre-orders open

This Video Shows the First Car Hyundai Ever Created

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This Video Shows the First Car Hyundai Ever Created

Hyundai's latest heritage video shows the story of the Pony, the automaker's first independently designed and manufactured car. Introduced in 1975 and designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Pony became South Korea's first mass-produced car. Before the Pony, Hyundai assembled and sold the Ford

GMC Hummer EV Fiber Edition Outruns Supercars

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GMC Hummer EV Fiber Edition Outruns Supercars

Too fast for the camera In this video, the GMC Hummer EV Carbon Fiber Edition takes on notorious supercars. During the first 0-60 mph run, the Hummer EV pulled away so hard the other cars fell out of frame. The crew moved the truck back a full car length

Automaker Headquarters That Will Blow Your Mind

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Automaker Headquarters That Will Blow Your Mind

There are hundreds of incredible buildings across the auto industry, from century-old factories to brand-new, futuristic-looking headquarters. Here are some we think are epic, in no particular order.

Every Vehicle Revealed at the 2026 New York Auto Show

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Every Vehicle Revealed at the 2026 New York Auto Show

The 2026 New York International Auto Show ran from April 3rd through April 12th at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Press preview days on April 1st and 2nd brought production debuts, concept vehicles, and special editions from Dodge, Hyundai, Nissan, and Volkswagen, among others. 125 Years of the New York

Porsche’s 92.7% Profit Crash and the Plan to Win It Back

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Porsche’s 92.7% Profit Crash and the Plan to Win It Back

Porsche's operating profit fell 92.7% from €5.64 billion ($6.53 billion) to €413 million ($478 million) in 2025. This drop comes alongside a 10% decline in vehicle deliveries and a drop in revenue from €40.08 billion ($43.8 billion) to €36.27 billion ($39.6

Lamborghini Pulled the Plug on Its First Electric Car

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Lamborghini Pulled the Plug on Its First Electric Car

Lamborghini has scrapped plans for its first fully electric car, citing weak demand among its core customers and calling further EV investment an "expensive hobby."

This Video Shows 100 Years of Chrysler Innovation

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This Video Shows 100 Years of Chrysler Innovation

Walter P. Chrysler founded Chrysler in 1925 with a straightforward mission: deliver advanced engineering at an accessible price. Over one hundred years later, that commitment still defines every vehicle to carry the name. American Automotive Progress The 1924 Chrysler Six was the first vehicle to carry the Chrysler name. It