2025 MINI Cooper S Convertible First Drive: Top Down In A Category Of One
Small, affordable convertibles may be a tiny segment these days, but that didn't stop MINI bringing its A-game with the newest Cooper S
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Stories By Alex Hevesy
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Jaguar's Cringeworthy Rebrand Forgets That The Logo Was Never The Problem
Jaguar surprised us with a new logo and a brash new mission statement, but can fonts and buzzwords distract from the big problem the automaker still faces?
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2025 BMW M5 First Drive: Forget The Weight, This Hybrid Rips
BMW's M5 plug-in hybrid delivers mind-melting speed with a combination of brute force and all-wheel drive.
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2025 Chevrolet Equinox Review: Boring In The Best Possible Way
Chevrolet's Equinox is one of the most popular small crossovers on the market, and 2025's update doesn't mess with a winning formula.
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The Biggest Problem With EVs Has Nothing To Do With Range Or Tech (Hint: It's Price)
With a growing number of electric cars available, what's holding EV adoption back? Tesla might have the answer, though not in the way you'd think.
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2025 Ford Bronco Reveal: New Daily-Friendly Features Prove Off-Road Isn't Everything
Ford just revealed details about its 2025 Bronco. Here is everything we know about its new features and availability.
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Why Subaru Discontinued The BRAT Pickup Truck
The Subaru BRAT pickup truck was a cool little mini truck in the late 1970s and 1980s, but it was unceremoniously discontinued. Here's what happened.
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2024 GMC Acadia Denali Review: Full Of Features, But Short On Fun
Nobody is going to call the GMC Acadia exciting, but this Denali trim delivers something that's arguably even more important.
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Is There A Real Lightning McQueen? Here's What The Car Is Based On
Ka-chow! In the Cars franchise, Lightning McQueen is surrounded by iconic cars from years past, but what car is he based off himself? Here's what we know.
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Chevy's 2025 Silverado Just Got The Hummer EV's Coolest Feature
Chevrolet just updated its press release for the 2025 Silverado EV with a new feature. Here’s a look at the new feature and what it does.
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Does Toyota Make Crate Engines? What You Need To Know
For many domestic car brands, ordering a crate engine is pretty straightforward, but can you get one from Toyota? The answer is a little complicated.
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2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V Revealed, But Will Fans Embrace An Electric V-Series?
Cadillac is bringing its electric Lyriq SUV into the V-series fold, though it's unclear what that will amount to as the first fully-electric V-series model.
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2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Review: I Liked It (Even Though It Broke Down)
Chrysler's plug-in hybrid minivan wows with range and flexibility. Can some questionable reliability spoil the show?
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Scout's New Trucks May Look Like A Rivian, But Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Fooled
While Rivian may have assisted with the development of the new Scout Traveler and Terra EVs, these capable electric haulers aren't the same as the R1T or R1S.
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2025 Toyota GR Corolla First Drive: New Automatic Option Only Makes It Better
The 2025 GR Corolla tempts enthusiast ire with a new automatic gearbox option, but Toyota won't let stick shift zealots set the agenda.
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Where Was The F-22 Raptor Built And Who Made It?
The F-22 Raptor is the world's best fighter plane, according to the U.S. Air Force. It's the result of a collaboration among three companies in three cities.
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How A Small Diesel-Powered Submarine 'Sunk' A $6 Billion US Aircraft Carrier
A single submarine managed to "sink" a top-tier US aircraft carrier during simulated war games. Here's how the sub managed a victory despite being outclassed.
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3 Big Upgrades Found In The New USPS Mail Trucks
The mail trucks you're familiar with have been around for three decades or more. So it's more than time for some improved vehicles to roll out.
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2025 Ford Mustang EcoBoost: Are 4 Cylinders Enough For Muscle Car Status?
Ford's Mustang is an icon, but is it only a true muscle car if there's a V8 under the hood?
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The 200 Most Popular Emoji And What They Mean
Your ultimate Emoji guide to translating and ranking the most- and least-used Emoji symbols.
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Elon Musk's Cybercab Hype Is Smoke, Mirrors And Wishful Thinking
Tesla's ambitious robotaxi has all the hype of a typical Elon Musk project, but is a $30,000 Cybercab anything more than science-fiction?
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General Motors Is Done With Ultium: Here's Why It Couldn't Be Saved
General Motors made a huge splash with its Ultium branding. Now, it's reversing course. Here's why that's probably good news for EVs.
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Harley-Davidson Softail Street Bob And Low Rider Recall: How To Know If You're Affected
While it's one of the most reputable names in the industry, Harley-Davidson has had another recall announcement. Here's how you know if your bike is affected.
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Why Chevrolet's So Confident About The 2025 Silverado EV (And Why We Agree)
Chevy's upcoming Silverado EV is going to cost a pretty penny, but it has got the numbers to back up its high price tag, putting comparable EVs to shame.
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Royal Purple Vs. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum: Pro Mechanic FordBossMe Has An Answer
Choosing between two high-quality oils like Royal Purple or Pennzoil Ultra Platinum can be stressful, but mechanic FordBossMe knows which you should use.
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DirecTV Just Bought Dish Network For Only $1, But It's Far From A Steal
A corporate merger for only one dollar might seem impossible, but the deal to acquire Dish TV and Sling TV by DirecTV is a bit more complicated than $1.
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Is It Okay To Switch Brands Every Time You Change Your Oil? TikTok Has The Answer
It seems like the price of an oil change is always going up, but will it hurt your car to save a few bucks on cheaper oil? Here's what one mechanic says.
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