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About 1 in 4 New Vehicles in the US Are Leased
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About 1 in 4 New Vehicles in the US Are Leased

Experian data shows that 24.1% of new vehicles were leased in the first quarter of 2026, meaning roughly one in four new vehicles is leased rather than purchased. Leasing was 25.8% in Q1 2025 and 24.3% in Q1 2024. Most drivers still buy or finance rather than
31 Aug 2026 1 min read
2027 Ram ProMaster City Is America's Cheapest Work Van
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2027 Ram ProMaster City Is America's Cheapest Work Van

The 2027 Ram ProMaster City revives the small commercial van segment in America with a starting price of $39,995, including destination, the lowest MSRP of any commercial van sold in the US. The segment nearly vanished when the Ford Transit Connect, Nissan NV200, and Mercedes-Benz Metris all left
31 Aug 2026 4 min read
NEXERA Vision Concept Previews the Future of Acura Design
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NEXERA Vision Concept Previews the Future of Acura Design

The Acura NEXERA Vision is a concept coupe that introduces a new design language for future Acura models. Acura revealed it at Monterey Car Week to mark the brand's 40th anniversary. The NEXERA Vision is a design study, not a new production sports car. It establishes an exterior
28 Aug 2026 4 min read
2027 Dodge Durango Runs a HEMI V8 Across All Trims
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2027 Dodge Durango Runs a HEMI V8 Across All Trims

The 2027 Dodge Durango keeps HEMI V8 power across the lineup, with standard all-wheel drive and best-in-class towing. Orders are open now, with the Durango reaching dealerships in the fall. Pricing runs from $43,675 to $80,495. GT HEMI The most affordable AWD V8 SUV in
27 Aug 2026 3 min read
This Video Shows How Porsche Built the 1-of-1 Flachbau RS
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This Video Shows How Porsche Built the 1-of-1 Flachbau RS

The Flachbau RS is a Porsche Sonderwunsch Factory One-Off based on a 911 GT2 RS. It reinterprets the slantnose look of the 935/78 "Moby Dick" and took nearly three years to build, with Style Porsche, Weissach, Porsche Motorsport, and Manthey all involved. The 935/78 earned
23 Aug 2026 4 min read
How Many Drivers in the US Are Uninsured
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How Many Drivers in the US Are Uninsured

Every day, millions of cars hit the road with no insurance. The uninsured rate has risen sharply since 2019, sitting at 11.1% that year, jumping during the pandemic, and climbing steadily to 15.4% by 2023. Economic pressure, high insurance costs, and state-law differences drive the trend. 15%
21 Aug 2026 2 min read
New Genesis GV90 Flagship SUV Has Swiveling Seats and No Start Button
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New Genesis GV90 Flagship SUV Has Swiveling Seats and No Start Button

The Genesis GV90 is the brand's first full-size flagship SUV, revealed at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on August 19, 2026. It comes in two variants, the GV90 Neolun and the standard GV90, and is a production model based on the 2024 NEOLUN concept.
21 Aug 2026 7 min read
375 HP Trailseeker is Subaru's Quickest EV Yet
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375 HP Trailseeker is Subaru's Quickest EV Yet

The 2027 Subaru Trailseeker starts at $39,995 MSRP. Trailseeker is an all-electric SUV with standard all-wheel drive, 375 horsepower, and up to 281 miles of range. It arrives at retailers nationwide later this fall. What Powers the 2027 Subaru Trailseeker The Trailseeker uses a 74.7-kWh
20 Aug 2026 5 min read
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
17 Aug 2026 9 min read
The Most Dangerous Days and Times to Drive
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The Most Dangerous Days and Times to Drive

According to the National Safety Council analysis of NHTSA crash data, the most dangerous times to drive are weekends and evenings. The deadliest driving days fall on a handful of holidays, when heavier travel and drinking are more common. Saturday is the Deadliest Day of the Week to Drive National
17 Aug 2026 1 min read
How Many Cars Are Scrapped Each Year in the US
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How Many Cars Are Scrapped Each Year in the US

Scrapped VS Totaled A scrapped vehicle has reached the end of its life and goes to a recycler. A totaled vehicle is an insurance call made when repairs cost more than the car is worth. Not every totaled car gets scrapped since some are rebuilt with a salvage title. CCC
16 Aug 2026 2 min read
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
13 Aug 2026 7 min read
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
13 Aug 2026 3 min read
2027 Audi Nuvolari Has Bold Design, F1 Tech, and 987 HP
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2027 Audi Nuvolari Has Bold Design, F1 Tech, and 987 HP

The Audi Nuvolari is the fastest and most powerful production vehicle in the brand's history. It is Audi's first supercar built around a high-performance plug-in hybrid powertrain, and it serves as the new performance halo for the four rings. Audi debuted it in the
12 Aug 2026 4 min read
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
11 Aug 2026 2 min read
McLaren 788HS Closes Out the 720S Supercar Series
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McLaren 788HS Closes Out the 720S Supercar Series

The McLaren 788HS is the final and most extreme version of the 720S supercar. McLaren introduced the 720S in 2017, followed it with the track-focused 765LT in 2021, then replaced it with the 750S. The 788HS caps the line with more power, more downforce, and sharper handling. It also
11 Aug 2026 5 min read
2027 VW Atlas Cross Sport Has a Sharp Look and More Power
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2027 VW Atlas Cross Sport Has a Sharp Look and More Power

The 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is the second generation of the brand's five-seat midsize SUV. It shares its bones with the seven-seat Atlas but trades the third row for a lower, coupe-like profile aimed at couples and empty nesters who still want space and
10 Aug 2026 5 min read
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
07 Aug 2026 7 min read
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
07 Aug 2026 3 min read
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
07 Aug 2026 6 min read
2027 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Sarge Pay Tribute to 1941 Military Heritage
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2027 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator Sarge Pay Tribute to 1941 Military Heritage

The 2027 Jeep Wrangler Sarge is the eighth limited-edition release in the brand's yearlong Twelve 4 Twelve Wrangler series. It wraps the current Wrangler in a military-inspired look based on the 1941 Willys MB, with heritage details covering the paint, wheels, and cabin. The Sarge comes
05 Aug 2026 4 min read
1,578 HP Bugatti Destrier Redefines Hypercar Silhouettes at Just 39.4 Inches Tall
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1,578 HP Bugatti Destrier Redefines Hypercar Silhouettes at Just 39.4 Inches Tall

The Bugatti Destrier is the third one-off from Programme Solitaire, the brand's most exclusive commission service. Solitaire cars are true one-of-ones, designed around a single customer and never repeated. Bugatti launched Programme Solitaire in August 2025 and builds no more than two of these cars
05 Aug 2026 5 min read
5 SUVs With More Off-Road Muscle Than the Ford Explorer Tremor
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5 SUVs With More Off-Road Muscle Than the Ford Explorer Tremor

The 2026 Ford Explorer Tremor is a capable soft-roader, but it has limits. It tops out at 385 horsepower, tows 5,000 pounds, and skips the low-range gearing that serious trails demand. It starts at $50,160 and runs into the low $60,000s with the V6. For
04 Aug 2026 6 min read
2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Brings Skid Plates, All-Terrain Tires, and More Power
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2026 Ford Explorer Tremor Brings Skid Plates, All-Terrain Tires, and More Power

The Explorer Tremor arrived for 2026 as the first Tremor version of Ford's best-selling SUV. It replaces the Timberline as the Explorer's off-road trim and goes further, adding a factory lift, underbody protection, and a limited-slip rear differential. The 2026 Explorer Tremor is
04 Aug 2026 5 min read
Toyota GRMN Corolla Delivers Nürburgring Tuning in a Limited 730-Unit Run
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Toyota GRMN Corolla Delivers Nürburgring Tuning in a Limited 730-Unit Run

The 2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla is the most extreme version of the GR Corolla yet. It is a stripped-down, track-focused hatchback built in tiny numbers and tuned at the Nürburgring. Just 730 units of the Toyota GRMN Corolla will be made worldwide, with a price tag starting at
01 Aug 2026 8 min read
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