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Subaru WRX STI-lite, touching barn find, base Macan best?
2024-10-16
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Releases & Reviews
The 2025 Subaru WRX tS pushes the performance envelope with features like Brembo brakes and STI-tuned dampers, bridging the gap left by the absent WRX STI. Powered by the same 271-hp 2.4L flat-four as other WRXs, it excels in handling and driving dynamics, making it the most track-ready WRX available.
Porscheâs 2025 Macan EV base model may be the least powerful in the lineup with its 335-hp motor, but it delivers exceptional efficiency and handling. With a range of up to 315 miles, it strikes the perfect balance between performance and practicality. Its lighter weight and rear-wheel drive layout provide the most engaging driving experience among the Macan EVs
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
The 2025 Audi Q7 receives subtle updates that may go unnoticed by previous owners, but the changes aim to refine its luxury and practicality. Minor exterior tweaks and improved infotainment options keep it competitive in the large luxury SUV segment. However, the Q7âs interior is still underwhelming compared to more innovative rivals like the Volvo XC90 or BMW X7.
Does the 2025 Acura Integra A-Spec 6-speed have the BEST sport performance for the PRICE? (23 minute watch)
The 2025 Acura Integra A-Spec offers a great blend of sporty style, turbocharged performance, and manual transmission fun. Priced around $36,000, it competes with the Honda Civic Si but with a more upscale feel and refined handling, making it a solid contender for buyers seeking an affordable compact sports sedan.
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Car Culture
A Los Angeles junkyard is set to auction off some of automotive historyâs most prized possessions, including rare Lamborghini Miuras and a 1956 Mercedes 300SL Alloy Gullwing. While many cars are in dilapidated condition, the auction presents a unique opportunity for collectors to acquire legendary models in need of restoration.
A touching story unfolds as a man becomes the unexpected executor of his late friendâs car collection. Faced with the task of organizing and caring for a diverse group of rare vehicles scattered across various barns and garages, he reflects on their shared history and the importance of preserving his friendâs automotive legacy.
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Miscellaneous
The 2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS offers an exhilarating mix of open-top fun and high-performance driving with its 493-hp flat-six engine. Lighter and more agile than the standard Boxster, itâs perfect for canyon carving rather than the track. The lack of a power-operated top adds to its lightweight, fun-oriented design, competing with heavyweights like the Lamborghini HuracĂĄn and McLaren 650S, but with Porscheâs signature handling finesse.
Celebrating 45 years, the 2024 Toyota GR Supra 45th Anniversary Edition blends nostalgic design with modern performance. With its 3.0-liter inline-six, this limited edition model delivers thrilling acceleration and pays homage to the Supraâs legendary past, including nods to the âFast and Furiousâ franchise.
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Fordâs newest Bronco Stroppe Special Edition brings back the bold three-tone paint scheme of Bill Stroppeâs Baja Broncos, paired with modern off-road tech like Fox dampers and a Baja G.O.A.T. drive mode.
Toyota has recalled 42,199 Corolla Cross Hybrid models due to a faulty brake actuator assembly that could cause reduced braking force, increasing stopping distances.
The 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE pairs a twin-turbo V-8 with an electric motor for a total of 789 horsepower, offering incredible speed and handling that sets it apart from luxury SUV rivals.
Porsche will debut two new 911 GT models on October 18, promising enhanced emotional appeal and greater individuality, live-streamed on their official channels.
Honda is recalling 720,000 vehicles in the US to inspect and replace potentially defective high-pressure fuel pumps that could lead to fuel leaks and fire risks.
Despite its added weight from a hybrid powertrain, BMW insists the new M5âs dynamic handling will change minds, with electrification necessary to keep its V-8 alive.
GMâs Q3 EV sales soared 40%, led by the new Equinox EV and Blazer EV, while the Hummer EV saw a massive 268.9% increase in sales compared to last year.
The 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali offers up to 460 miles of range with its Max Range battery option, while a more affordable version with 390 miles of range starts at $91,995.
Toyota has confirmed that the Supra nameplate will continue even as BMW considers discontinuing the Z4, its mechanical twin, around 2026.
Chevyâs new Corvette ZR1, with a 1,064-horsepower flat-plane V8, reached 233 mph in a top-speed test, showcasing its transition into true supercar territory.
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