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Telluride First Drive, ZR1 vs GTD, Ferrari Admits Fault
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2026-03-18
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Releases & Reviews
Kia's three-row SUV gets a comprehensive overhaul with improved fuel economy, enhanced ride comfort, and greater off-road capability. The bold redesign risks alienating loyal buyers of the seven-year hit, but MotorTrend's first drive suggests the gamble pays off with refinements across the board.
Audi is planning a product blitz that includes a US-focused Q9 flagship SUV, a next-generation Q7, a refreshed Q4 e-tron, and a new efficiency-oriented A2 e-tron arriving this fall. That's on top of the recently launched 630-hp (470 kW) plug-in hybrid RS5.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
Volvo's affordable EX30 and Honda's Chevy Equinox-based Prologue are both being axed for the US market as the elimination of EV tax incentives continues to claim casualties. The cancellations mark an accelerating retreat from electrification among major automakers.
The FTC has warned 97 dealership chains to stop using deceptive pricing practices, including hidden fees tacked on at the end of a sale. Dealers caught violating the rule face lawsuits—a rare consumer-friendly move that could directly benefit car buyers nationwide.
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Car Culture
Top Gear pits America's two most extreme track weapons against each other: the mid-engine, 1,064-hp (794 kW) Corvette ZR1 versus the front-engine, 815-hp (608 kW) Mustang GTD. Both pack massive downforce and legitimate motorsport pedigree, but their wildly different philosophies make for a fascinating showdown.
Jay Leno's Garage showcases the resurrection of a George Barris-built Dodge Dart from the 1960s TV series Mannix. The legendary Hollywood customizer's creation was thought lost before being rediscovered and painstakingly restored to its on-screen glory.
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Miscellaneous
In a rare admission of fault, Ferrari is offering owners of the 12Cilindri and Purosangue retrofitted steering wheels that replace widely criticized haptic touch controls with physical buttons. The program will expand to include the 296 GTB, 296 GTS, and Roma Spider.
Following last year's key-fob belt buckle and a recent Zara clothing line, Ford has partnered with Timberland on F-150-themed work boots featuring an oversized grille design. The collaboration continues Ford's increasingly aggressive push into branded lifestyle apparel.
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Quick Links
Car and Driver's hybrid-focused review finds the new powertrain elevates an already excellent three-row SUV, suggesting Kia's sales phenomenon will continue unabated.
Toyota was the hardest hit at $9.1 billion, while Detroit's Big Three paid a combined $6.5 billion, with refunds now in limbo after the Supreme Court ruling.
Nvidia's Drive Hyperion platform for Level 4 autonomous vehicles gains four major automakers, joining previously announced partners including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and GM.
The entry-level Audi SUV gets a substantially updated interior, new infotainment system, and a much-needed powertrain upgrade to better compete with the Mercedes GLA and BMW X1.
The humble Nissan Sentra driven by Leonardo di Caprio's character in the Best Picture winner is now on display at Orlando's massive Dezerland entertainment complex.
Starting at $44,990, the refreshed PHEV packs a larger 23-kWh battery and 297 hp (222 kW), up from 248 hp (185 kW), with a claimed 45 miles (72 km) of electric range.
A New Hampshire owner's off-road truck has been stuck at a body shop for 15 months after four consecutive replacement wiring harnesses arrived and none of them fit.
Five iconic lowriders grace a new set of stamps designed one-third wider than usual, honoring the working-class Mexican American and Chicano communities of the American Southwest.
Hagerty's Barn Find Hunter explores a staggering 34-acre (14-hectare) collection of over 4,400 vehicles spanning nearly a century of automotive history in Georgia.
TheStraightPipes reviews Genesis's flagship luxury sedan in its blacked-out Prestige Black trim, arguing it outshines its German competitors on value and refinement.
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