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2025-01-23

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Releases & Reviews

Tested: 2024 GMC Sierra HD AT4X AEV Is a Lot to Live With (6 minute read)

GMC's new heavy-duty off-roader combines Multimatic DSSV dampers and AEV upgrades with a 470 hp (350 kW), 975 lb-ft (1,322 Nm) Duramax diesel. Despite its massive 8,720 pound (3,955 kg) curb weight, the truck hit 60 mph in 6.6 seconds while offering 18,400 pounds of conventional towing capacity.

2027 Mercedes-Benz V-Class EV spied for first time (2 minute read)

The upcoming V-Class will debut in 2026 as the first model on Mercedes' dedicated Van.EA dedicated EV platform, featuring shorter overhangs and improved aerodynamics. The highly modular three-part platform architecture will support various configurations, including luxury passenger, camper, and commercial variants.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Here's Every Car That Could Get More Expensive If Tariffs Hit Canada And Mexico - The Autopian (9 minute read)

The proposed 25% tariffs starting February 1st could significantly impact pricing for numerous vehicles built in Canada and Mexico, including the Dodge Charger, Honda Civic sedan, and Toyota RAV4. Mexican production would be most affected, with models like the Ford Maverick and Bronco Sport exclusively built there.

Confirmed: Ram's Mid-Size Pickup Is Happening (2 minute read)

Stellantis has officially confirmed production of a new Ram mid-size pickup at its Belvidere, Illinois plant starting in 2027. The long-rumored model will join the increasingly competitive mid-size truck segment currently dominated by Toyota and Ford.

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Car Culture

Edmunds Top Rated 2025 | The Best Cars, Trucks and SUVs for 2025 (18 minute watch)

The Honda Civic Hybrid claims Edmunds' coveted Best of the Best award for 2025, praised for its exceptional value, driving dynamics, and refinement. Other category winners include the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid for SUV and Tesla Model 3 for electric car.

BMW M3 EV Flares Up in Cold Weather Testing - Hagerty Media (2 minute read)

The all-electric M3 prototype spotted testing features BMW's Neue Klasse styling with more conservative kidney grilles and traditional sports sedan proportions. Industry sources suggest the model could utilize a quad-motor setup producing over 1,000 horsepower (746 kW).

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Miscellaneous

Why Do SO Many People Buy The Honda CR-V? (15 minute watch)

The latest CR-V Hybrid delivers a combined 37 mpg (6.4 L/100km) while offering thoughtful interior design and logical control layouts. Testing revealed strong acceleration and impressive ride quality from its 19-inch wheels with appropriately sized tires for comfort.

Our Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 Duramax Uses a Lot of Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Is This Normal? (9 minute read)

Long-term testing reveals DEF consumption varies significantly with driving conditions, requiring refills as frequently as every 750 miles (1,207 km) when towing. Over 19,000 miles (30,578 km), the truck averaged 2,714 miles (4,368 km) between 5-gallon DEF refills, adding $0.015 per mile to operating costs.

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Quick Links

The Best Cheap Sports Cars for 2025 (10 minute read)

The Mazda MX-5 Miata leads a diverse lineup of affordable sports cars starting at $30,515, offering 181 hp (135 kW) and engaging driving dynamics in an accessible package.

I'm Genuinely Surprised How Much I Liked The 2025 Volkswagen Taos (13 minute read)

The updated Taos delivers 174 hp (130 kW) through a new 8-speed automatic transmission, offering straightforward functionality and minimal gimmicks in a well-executed compact SUV package.

The New 2025 Bentley Continental GT Is a $325,000 Super Coupe (23 minute watch)

The redesigned Continental GT Speed packs a 770 hp (574 kW) plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain that enables 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds while offering 25 miles of electric range.

This Wrecked McLaren Senna Still Costs More Than a New 750S (3 minute read)

Despite significant passenger-side damage, this wrecked Senna's 789 hp (588 kW) twin-turbo V8 still runs, helping drive its current auction bid to $432,000 with six days remaining.

Lewis Hamilton Makes Rousing Ferrari F1 Debut at Maranello (1 minute read)

Hamilton completed 30 laps covering over 55 miles in his first Ferrari test session at a foggy Fiorano track, marking a historic transition after 12 years with Mercedes.

Steve Dinan Built a Better BMW M4: Review (6 minute read)

The CarBahn BMW M4 delivers 735 hp (548 kW) and 668 lb-ft (906 Nm) through custom suspension tuning and power upgrades, creating what Dinan calls the M4 that BMW should have built.

This Dumb New Electrical Code Could Doom Level 2 EV Charging (7 minute read)

A proposed 5-milliamp ground fault circuit interruption requirement in the 2026 National Electric Code could severely impact home and workplace Level 2 EV charging reliability.

Volvo Temporarily Kills The C40 And Renames Several Models (3 minute read)

Volvo's 2025 lineup drops the Recharge badge and adopts "EX" prefixes for EVs, while the C40 takes a one-year hiatus before returning as the EC40 for 2026.

New Dodge Durango planned, UAW suggests (2 minute read)

Stellantis confirms plans to build a redesigned Durango at its Detroit Assembly Complex starting in 2026, contradicting earlier reports of its replacement by a smaller Stealth SUV.