Rivian may be working on redesigned camp kitchen with integrated grill
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Rivian may be working on redesigned camp kitchen with integrated grill

Patent image of a Rivian camp kitchen with grillThe Rivian R1T’s slide-out camp kitchen is a clever EV accessory that could soon see a new iteration. A patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 18, after being filed by Rivian in 2023, shows an alternative camp-kitchen design. The cooking apparatus still slides out of the Gear Tunnel…

The ultimate guide to the best time to buy a new car
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The ultimate guide to the best time to buy a new car

DealerTiming isn’t everything; but if you’ve decided you want (or need) a new car, the month, day, and even time you go in and complete the deal can affect how good of a deal you get. There are two sides to thinking about this: First you need to decide whether it’s the right time for you to get a new car, and secondly, we have some valuable advice to…

Carlex G-Vintage delivers a fun retro vibe for the G-Class
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Carlex G-Vintage delivers a fun retro vibe for the G-Class

Carlex G-Vintage Mercedes-Benz G-ClassThere’s no shortage of modified Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens, but Poland’s Carlex Design has taken a different approach from the typical testosterone-laced fare. First spotted by The Drive, what Carlex calls the G-Vintage is a modern G-Class with a pastel-tinted retro filter. Instead of trying to look like the background vehicles in a low-budget action…

What's New for 2025: Audi
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What’s New for 2025: Audi

New Audi S6 E-Tron SportbackIn the next two years, Audi plans to launch 20 new models globally. About 15 of those models will be sold in North America. No other luxury automaker has such an intense product launch, and it’s fueled by two new platforms. The Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) builds out vehicles powered by more efficient internal combustion engines and the…

Kia Carnival vs. Chrysler Pacifica: Compare Minivans
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Kia Carnival vs. Chrysler Pacifica: Compare Minivans

2025 Kia Carnival HybridNewest doesn’t mean best, but when the newest minivan challenges the stalwart best minivan for years running, it promises to make both of them better. Such is the case with the refreshed 2025 Kia Carnival and the carryover 2024 Chrysler Pacifica. When Kia reimagined its minivan and also changed its name from the Sedona to the Carnival for…

Review: 2025 Ram 1500 tows like a champion
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Review: 2025 Ram 1500 tows like a champion

2025 Ram 1500 Tungsten towingThe Ram 1500 has the most power of any light-duty pickup truck, except Raptor R Hooking up a 5,000-pound trailer to the Ram 1500 doesn’t phase the truck The Ram instantly integrates its active safety tech with a trailer The Ram 1500 may not have the highest towing rating, but it offers one of the best towing experiences among gas-powered…

2025 Toyota GR Corolla gains automatic, extra torque
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2025 Toyota GR Corolla gains automatic, extra torque

2025 Toyota GR CorollaLike a fine wine, the Toyota GR Corolla just gets better with age. Toyota on Thursday announced updates for the GR Corolla for the 2025 model year, the compact hot hatch’s third year on the market, and the big news is the availability of an automatic transmission as an alternative to the current 6-speed manual. The automatic isn’t an old slushbox…

2025 Ford Maverick Lobo revives the factory street truck
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2025 Ford Maverick Lobo revives the factory street truck

2025 Ford Maverick LoboThe first Lobo model arrives as an updated 2025 Maverick Lobo gets a lowered suspension aimed at on-road performance Prices have not been confirmed; it arrives in 2025 The truck tuning scene today is dominated by rugged machines designed for climbing boulders or desert racing, but it wasn’t that long ago when street performance was all the rage…

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 spied with updates
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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 spied with updates

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift spy shots - Photo via BaldaufHyundai has been spotted testing a prototype for an updated Ioniq 6 electric sedan for the first time. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but appears to wear a new front-end design. The biggest clue are the headlights which feature a new shape and sit lower than on the current model. It also appears the rear fascia has been revised, with the new…

2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Upgrade adds torque and speed for $995
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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Upgrade adds torque and speed for $995

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance UpgradeFord is offering owners of the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT a little performance boost by way of an over-the-air update. Using the FordPass app and paying a one-time cost of $995, a Performance Upgrade can be installed that drops the 0-60 mph time a few fractions of a second to just 3.3 seconds, or quicker than what a Tesla Model Y Performance or…