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The 60-Year-Old Engine Design Still Dominating Drag Racing Today
Today's top fuel dragsters produce more than 11,000 horsepower from a supercharged V8, launching from 0 to 60 mph in as little as half a second. These machines represent the peak of internal-combustion performance, yet their core…
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Jeep Wrangler Smoky Mountain Edition Arrives With Subtle Upgrades And A Tiny Price Bump
Jeep has unveiled the latest in its Twelve 4 Twelve series, and this one is called the Smoky Mountain Special Edition. It's based on the 2027 Wrangler Willys, meaning it comes with 33-inch tires, Dana 44 axles, a locking rear differential,…
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California Becomes First State to Set Efficiency Rules for Replacement Tires, But Track Tires Get a Pass
California has officially become the first state to regulate the efficiency of replacement car tires, following a unanimous vote by the state’s Energy Commission. The rules, first proposed in June, target rolling resistance, the energy…
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Subaru's Third Hybrid Effort Finally Feels Like a Real Subaru
Subaru has tried hybrid powertrains twice before, and neither attempt impressed buyers. The first added weight and complexity for minimal fuel gains, while the plug-in follow-up offered a short electric range and ate into cargo space. Now,…
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Honda May Finally Bring Hybrid Power to Its Small SUVs
Honda, a brand long tied to hybrid technology, is reportedly considering hybrid versions of its smaller SUVs, the HR-V and Acura ADX. The company recently shifted focus toward hybrids after dropping planned EVs, and now its product…
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Tacoma Trailhunter: The Priciest Tacoma Is Built for Work, Not Luxury
The most expensive Toyota Tacoma isn't the luxury-focused Limited trim. Instead, it's the Trailhunter, a factory-built overlanding rig designed for carrying gear and tackling rough terrain. The Tacoma Limited, with its comfort features…
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Tesla’s Design Chief Gives Model S Plaid Signature #001 a Protective Makeover, Not a Tune
Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s design boss since 2008, owns the Model S Plaid Signature Edition chassis #001, the very first one off the line. Instead of getting it tuned, he took the special EV to Unplugged Performance in California for…
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Canada Splits From U.S. Emissions Rules, Adding New Worry for Automakers
For decades, American and Canadian vehicle regulations have moved in lockstep, but that era is ending. Canadian officials have quietly stepped away from recent U.S. emissions policy changes, creating another potential headache for…
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Genesis GV80 Hybrid Powertrain Details Finally Emerge
Genesis has shared the first concrete details on the upcoming GV80 Hybrid, a new electrified version of its mid-size luxury SUV that is expected to hit the market sometime next year. The automaker says the gas-electric setup pairs a…
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Brembo Builds Its Strongest Brake Caliper Yet as U.S. Trucks Keep Getting Heavier
Italian brake maker Brembo has introduced its most powerful caliper ever, called the Boldika, in response to the growing weight of American trucks and large SUVs. With federal greenhouse gas standards for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty…
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Stellantis Recalls Nearly 75,000 SUVs Over Spoiler and Wiper Issues
Stellantis has issued two new recalls covering nearly 75,000 vehicles in the U.S., with the larger action targeting the Dodge Durango over a rear spoiler that can detach while driving. The bigger recall affects 74,578 Durangos from the…
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The Lincoln Luxury Coupe That Hid a Cobra Jet's Big-Block Muscle
Horsepower and noise built the muscle car legend, but big-block power didn't need either. While street racers flexed in bright pony cars, luxury automakers dropped monster engines into velvet-lined cruisers. The ultimate factory sleeper…
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