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Lexus News

The Electric Lexus LFA Will Have Fake Engine Noise and Maybe Even Fake Shifts

Fake noise is a lock and under development for Lexus's future electric supercar, but fake shifts are still under consideration.

For Sale

Six-Wheel Clio Pickup? That’s Not Even the Weirdest Car in This No-Reserve Renault Heritage Auction

Sure, you'd have to ship the cars back to the States, but where else are you going to get something so strange?

Features

From Lights Out to Final Lap: An Exclusive Interview With ‘Crofty,’ the Voice of F1

The man who calls F1 races for millions of viewers opens up on his process for narrating the action, the sport's infamous 2021 finale, and commentating in the age of social media.

History

The Obscure Personal Car That MotorWeek Legend John Davis Misses Most

Davis shared some lore about himself and one of the longest-running car shows of all time recently.

Toyota News

Toyota’s GR GT Will Be a $200,000-Plus Supercar

The GR GT will easily be the most expensive Toyota this side of a Lexus LFA.

Lexus News

The GR GT Won’t Be Sold in Toyota Dealerships. So Where Will You Buy One?

Toyota is about to build several models that don't fit the brand's traditional molds.

Toyota News

Toyota Says GR GT Has ‘Potential’ to Match Porsche’s Sub-7-Minute Nurburgring Time

Toyota isn't chasing 'Ring times quite yet, but the GR GT aims to compete with the hottest, track-focused versions of rival sports cars.

The Downshift

Trump Administration Says Station Wagons Could Make a Comeback: TDS

The logic? Loosing fuel economy standards could "allow" automakers to resume building station wagons.

Toyota News

Don’t Call It a Toyota: The GR GT Is a V8 Hybrid Race Car for the Road

GR's long-awaited flagship was developed from scratch right alongside its racing counterpart. And no—it doesn't wear a Toyota or Lexus badge.

Lexus News

Lexus Commits to Electric LFA Successor

The old LFA had a V10. The next one won't have a gasoline engine at all.

Manufacturing

Why Trump’s Call for Legalizing Kei Cars in the US Is Fake News

American car buyers have rejected small vehicles in the last few decades. But hey, maybe a Presidential decree for "cute" cars will change things.

Nissan News

The Wireless Charger in the New Nissan Pathfinder Is the First to Really, Truly Get It Right

I got a glimpse at the near future of in-car wireless charging, and I'm pleased to say it finally looks bright.

Video Games

Cities: Skylines II Is Secretly a Car Game—and it Doesn’t Suck Anymore

The city simulator launched two years ago in a... questionable state. Now it's finally in a decent place.

Builds

Crown Vics With 10-Speed Swaps? This Shop Says It’s the Future

Going from a four-speed automatic to a 10R80 unlocks a whole new world of performance and drivability.

Nissan News

Nissan Isn’t Doing Normal Hybrids. Here’s Why

When Nissan's own hybrids finally arrive in the States next year, they won't work like most others.

The Downshift

Over 72,000 Ram Trucks Recalled Because Digital Gauge Clusters Could Go Dark: TDS

If your truck's digital gauge cluster fails to display you can't see which gear the truck's in or how fast you're going.

BMW Reviews

2027 BMW iX3 First Drive Review: Better Than BMW’s Best

The BMW X3 hits a sweet spot for luxury SUVs, and the electric iX3 betters it.

Manufacturing

Trump Is Gutting Fuel Economy Standards for New Cars in Huge CAFE Rollback

The Trump administration claims this move will reduce the cost of new cars by "almost $1,000," but has not specified how.

Porsche News

Porsche Is Adding Fake Gear Shifts to Its EVs, 2027 Taycan Will Be First: Exclusive

Porsche will follow Hyundai's lead and add a "virtual transmission" to its EVs in the name of driver engagement.

Car Buying

Q4 Auto Sales Numbers Are Going to Be Rough

October and November have given us two consecutive months of "meh." Our hopes aren't high for December.