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AAA Your Driving Costs 2026: New Cars Cost $12,863
The American Automobile Association has updated its Your Driving Costs (YDC) analysis for 2026, finding that the average annual cost of owning and operating a new vehicle has increased to $12,863, or $1,071.92 per month, compared with $11,577, or $964.78 per month in 2025. Higher fuel prices, depreciation and finance charges all contributed to the…
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Rolls-Royce Opens New Luxury Car Testing Center in Goodwood
Rolls-Royce has inaugurated the Eric Platford Testway at its headquarters in Goodwood, marking a new investment in the brand’s approach to luxury, quality and refinement. Rolls-Royce Eric Platford Testway Rolls-Royce says the new test center advances its pursuit of perfection while strengthening its exacting approach to quality and refinement. The facility is named after Eric…
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Venuum Black Turns the Lamborghini Revuelto Into a Villain
The Lamborghini Revuelto is already a powerhouse supercar, but Spanish-founded tuner Venuum Black has pushed its aggressive design even further with the custom Voltoro V1. A More Aggressive Revuelto Design The Revuelto is the first series-production Lamborghini with more than 1,000 horsepower while retaining the brand’s iconic low-slung stance and intricate design cues. Venuum Black’s…
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Hyundai Pleos Connect Brings Tesla-Style Tech to New SUVs
Hyundai is moving deeper into the software-defined vehicle race with Pleos Connect, its next-generation infotainment system that brings digital control of vehicle functions to the updated Grandeur. The system does not yet have a confirmed U.S. debut, but a hands-on demonstration provides a look at how Hyundai’s new technology could work in future vehicles. Hyundai…
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Volkswagen Recalls 208,724 SUVs Over Steering Defect
Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 Volkswagen and Audi SUVs in the U.S. over a steering rack issue that could potentially lead to a loss of steering. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said corrosion could cause a bolt connecting the steering rack to the subframe to break, potentially damaging the steering rack housing. Volkswagen and Audi…
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2027 Lexus LX Gets Pricier With New Standard Features
The 2027 Lexus LX is getting more expensive across most trims, while adding several new standard features and keeping the same LX 600 gas and LX 700h hybrid powertrains. 2027 Lexus LX Pricing Most 2027 Lexus LX price increases are relatively modest, although the F SPORT Handling models see significantly larger jumps. The LX 700h…
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Volvo Plans to Bring Back Physical Buttons in Future Cars
Volvo is planning to bring physical buttons back to its future vehicles as drivers and journalists continue to criticize interiors that rely too heavily on touchscreens. The automaker says it wants to create a better balance between digital displays and traditional controls. Volvo Plans a Return to Physical Controls Drivers have increasingly expressed frustration with…
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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Recall Covers 5,360 SUVs
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is under recall over a problem with its second-row power-folding seats, which may fail to detect a person or object in their path and continue moving while folding or stowing. The recall affects 5,360 SUVs, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Second-Row Seats Are at the Center…
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2027 Subaru Crosstrek Keeps Its Price as Japan Goes Hybrid
The 2027 Subaru Crosstrek will continue with gas-powered trims in the United States despite a major change for the Japanese market, where Subaru is moving the lineup to hybrid power only. The U.S. model will also avoid a base-price increase, while the Impreza receives updates in Japan. Subaru Crosstrek Keeps Its Gas Engine in the…
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Mazda MX-5 Miata Pure Sport Debuts With Sharper Handling
The Mazda MX-5 Miata Pure Sport has been tested in Japan, revealing how the exclusive special-edition roadster improves the driving experience with revised suspension, sharper steering feel and lighter wheels. Mazda MX-5 Miata Pure Sport Focuses on Driving Performance Every generation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata has followed a familiar formula built around a lightweight,…







