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Toyota Patent Hints at a Compact Unibody Pickup with Crossover Roots
Small trucks are gaining serious traction in the U.S., and Toyota appears to be exploring a way into the segment. A recently uncovered patent shows the automaker is working on a reinforcement system for a unibody pickup bed, which could…
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This 1988 Merkur XR4Ti Is a Quirky Time Capsule, But Is $10,000 Fair?
A 1988 Merkur XR4Ti listed for $10,000 in Ayden, North Carolina, is drawing attention as a rare survivor from Ford's short-lived attempt to sell European cars through Mercury dealers in the U.S. The car was introduced to North America in…
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11 Cars Canadians Got That Americans Couldn't Buy
Canada and the U.S. share the world's longest border and plenty of automotive overlap, but a handful of vehicles were sold only in Canada. These models weren't always entirely unique, some shared platforms or engines with U.S. cars, but the…
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SL/R230 ABC System: Owners Urged to Watch for Red Alert
Mercedes-Benz SL/R230 owners are being put on notice about a potential issue with the car's Active Body Control (ABC) suspension system. The warning, flagged on MBWorld, centers on what is being called a "red alert" condition that could…
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2026 Volvo XC40 Review: A Small Luxury SUV That Feels Bigger Than It Is
The 2026 Volvo XC40 remains largely unchanged since its 2019 debut, and according to a recent review, that's not a bad thing. In a segment full of overly sporty or flashy rivals, the XC40 stands out as the low-key choice for buyers who…
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Why Ford Chose a Fresh Name Over a Throwback for Its New Truck
Ford has a habit of reviving old names for new models, like the Mustang Mach-E, now an electric crossover, and the Maverick, once a car and now a four-door trucklet. So when the company unveiled its new $29,945 truck called the Fathom, many…
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German Automakers Struggle to Reverse China Slump
BMW, Mercedes, and Audi are facing significant challenges in China, where their efforts to win over young buyers have failed to gain traction. Mercedes' recent "So McBenz" campaign with McDonald's, which replaced its iconic star with a…
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport: A Surprisingly Sporty Plug-In Hybrid SUV
Toyota's new RAV4 GR Sport takes the compact SUV in a racier direction, combining a plug-in hybrid powertrain with serious chassis upgrades. It's the only vehicle of its kind in the segment, offering 324 horsepower, no other mainstream…
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Lexus ES Faces Sales Slump, 2027 Price Hike Won't Fix It
The Lexus ES has long fought the reputation of being a fancy Camry, and the redesigned 2026 model finally shook that off with sharp styling, a tech-heavy cabin, and hybrid or electric powertrains. But after raising prices sharply for the…
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London Police Seize 90 Vehicles Worth $10.8M in Luxury Car Crackdown
The Metropolitan Police have wrapped up a major weekend operation across central London, seizing 90 vehicles with a combined value of over $10.8 million. Dubbed Operation NoisyCar, the crackdown targeted uninsured drivers, anti-social…
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Kith and BMW Build the E53 X5 M That Never Was: V10 and Manual Gearbox Included
BMW's first SUV, the E53 X5, never received a true M version during its production run. While there were high-performance V8 models like the 4.6is and 4.8is, and even a wild V12 Le Mans prototype, none was an official M car. Now, Kith…
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Ford's Crown Vic Could Have Gone Aussie, and This Render Shows the Ute It Never Built
Ford once weighed replacing Australia's Falcon with an imported Crown Victoria, but the plan was investigated and then dropped before ever reaching buyers. The Crown Vic was a familiar sight in the US as a cop car and taxi, but it never…
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