Audi Turned The Q6 E-Tron Into An Off-Roader With Portal Axles
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Audi Turned The Q6 E-Tron Into An Off-Roader With Portal Axles

The portal axles were developed from scratch and are integrated into the hubs.

Review: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S takes electric leap of SUV faith
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Review: 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S takes electric leap of SUV faith

2024 Jeep Wagoneer SThe Wagoneer S costs $71,995 in its launch-edition form It’s the quickest Jeep ever, besting the Hemi-powered Trackhawk EPA ratings: 303 miles on Falken tires, 270 miles on Pirellis Think urban wagon, not off-roader It’s taken a while to strike out on the EV trail, but now Jeep has its first American-market electric vehicle in the form of…

2025 Mini Cooper
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2025 Mini Cooper

2025 Mini Cooper 4-DoorWhat kind of vehicle is the 2025 Mini Cooper? What does it compare to? It’s a small front-wheel-drive hatchback and convertible that relies on retro styling and agile moves to command prices above its weight. It has few direct competitors, but buyers might also consider the Fiat 500e, Kia Soul, and BMW X1. Is the 2025 Mini Cooper a good car?…

2025 Goodwood Revival celebrates VW Type 2 Split Screens
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2025 Goodwood Revival celebrates VW Type 2 Split Screens

Volkswagen Type 2 Microbus to be featured at 2025 Goodwood RevivalThe Goodwood Revival is one of the greatest gatherings of vintage race cars on the planet, but this year it will celebrate a decidedly un-sporty vehicle. An opening parade for the 2025 Goodwood Revival will feature “the most varied collection” of Volkswagen Type 2 Split Screen vans and pickups in the world, organizers boasted. It comes after last…

2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata marks 35 years of sprightly roadster
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2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata marks 35 years of sprightly roadster

2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata 35th Anniversary EditionThe 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata has been revealed The new model year brings a 35th Anniversary edition for $37,435 Pricing for the 2025 lineup starts at $30,515, including destination The Mazda MX-5 Miata enters the 2025 model year with relatively few changes, as the convertible sports car received an update only a year ago. The highlight for 2025 is a…

The Car Connection expanding email newsletter
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The Car Connection expanding email newsletter

2024 Hyundai Santa Fe HybridThe Car Connection’s email newsletter is splitting into two. Today’s email newsletter is shifting to a new afternoon delivery schedule with the addition of a morning email to provide more timely delivery of news and reviews. The shift taking place next week on Jan. 27 will deliver reviews and news at more convenient times. The current daily…

Mitsubishi reportedly considering skipping merger with Honda, Nissan
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Mitsubishi reportedly considering skipping merger with Honda, Nissan

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander SportMitsubishi has been invited to join a planned merger between Honda and Nissan, though the automaker is reportedly considering turning down the offer, Reuters reported on Friday, citing anonymous sources. According to the sources, Mitsubishi was expected to decide by this month whether to join Honda and Nissan in the merger. However, the only…

Rivian's hands-free assist system coming in 2025, eyes-off in 2026
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Rivian’s hands-free assist system coming in 2025, eyes-off in 2026

2025 Rivian R1SRivian plans to quickly catch up with rivals in the area of self-driving technology As soon as 2026, Rivian expects to have an eyes-off self-driving system—a technology only Mercedes offers at present Rivian is open to offering some of its technology to other automakers Rivian plans major updates to its automated driving technology in the…

New Tesla Model Y costs $12,000 more than predecessor
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New Tesla Model Y costs $12,000 more than predecessor

2025 Tesla Model YNew Model Y launches with 320 miles of range, 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds New look mimics the light bars on the Cybercab concept Starting price jumps to $61,630, but it includes “Full Self-Driving (Supervised)” The bestselling EV in the world gets a glow up—and a price blow up—of $12,000 more than last year’s Model Y. Tesla debuted…

2026 Genesis GV60 Magma spied with new details
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2026 Genesis GV60 Magma spied with new details

2026 Genesis GV60 Magma spy shots - Photo via BaldaufGenesis’ performance sub-brand, Magma, has been spotted testing its first model The GV60 Magma is scheduled to debut in 2025, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. A Magma version of every vehicle in the Genesis lineup is planned, with some anticipated to feature hybrid technology Genesis launched a performance sub-brand last year, similar to…