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Rivian Stock Rises as EV Maker Finalizes $6.6B DOE Loan to Build Georgia Plant

Key Takeaways Rivian Automotive shares rose Friday, a day after the electric vehicle maker announced it had finalized a federal loan worth up to $6.6 billion to build a factory in Georgia.The plant—set to be built "less than one hour's drive from downtown Atlanta," Rivian said—will be used to accelerate production of the EV maker's new R2 SUV and R...

2025-01-17T16:30:24Z

20 Cars We are Excited About in 2025

Whether you're looking for sustainability, speed, or sheer style, the cars of 2025 are poised to deliver on all fronts, making it a thrilling year for those passionate about driving and innovation. Get ready to explore the future of the automobile, where tradition gets a makeover.

2024-09-17T10:21:54Z

The $25K Tesla: Elon Musk’s Big Update at Investor Day

At Tesla’s Investor Day, Elon Musk shared exciting new updates on the highly anticipated $25K Tesla. From production advancements to groundbreaking features, this video breaks down everything revealed about Tesla’s most affordable EV yet.

2025-01-16T12:19:23Z

The 10 most reliable cars according to Consumer Reports

These 10 cars were ranked the most reliable on the market by impartial auto authority Consumer Reports.

2025-01-13T18:45:11Z

How Norway became an electric vehicle pioneer

Early adoption, incentives and political consistency have helped Scandinavian nation race ahead

2025-01-10T01:01:42Z

Testing the world's first car

I've finally gotten my hands on the rarest car on planet earth. Do they really not make them like they used to? Lets see...

2025-01-17T16:17:26Z

We Bought Back Our First Cars (And They Were WORSE Than We Remembered) | Car Trek S5E3

In this episode of Car Trek Series 5, AutoTempest challenges the guys to find spitting images of their first cars for a $3000 budget. Freddy finds a Nissan Maxima that's more furious than fast, Ed snags a Audi S4 that doubles as an ant farm, and Tyler brings a Mercedes-Benz 300TD, a car that was famous for getting to 60 mph in nearly 20 seconds.

2025-01-10T08:17:29Z

These 10 Used Cars Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle

Given the turbulent economy over the past five years, finding a car that lasts longer than 200,000 miles isn't a matter of pride -- it's a financial planning near-necessity. Thankfully, cars last much...

2024-03-21T19:13:31Z

The Best-Selling Sports Cars of 2024

The Z finally passed the Supra, and Porsche had a banner year.

2025-01-17T17:51:04Z

Mechanics Name Car Brands Most Likely to Survive to 500,000 Miles

One brand came out on top.

2025-01-15T19:49:50Z

How Fast Is The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD? A Look At Its Top Speed

While the Mustang has traditionally been classified as a muscle car, the 2025 GTD puts it equally in supercar territory. Here's how fast the model can go.

2025-01-12T18:56:06Z

Audi R8 V10 GT RWD review: A last blast in a landmark supercar

The R8 was Audi’s first supercar – and might be its last. R8 production has already stopped and it won’t be replaced. After 18 years, two generations and countless special editions, this run-out V10 GT RWD (one of 333 cars worldwide, and only 15 allocated to the UK) is the end of the road. I [...]

2025-01-18T08:05:32Z

This Rebadged Lotus Is The Coolest Car You Can Legally Import In 2025

The curious chapter of automotive history that brought us the Opel Speedster.

2025-01-17T04:00:09Z

Everything You Need To Know About The Pontiac Bonneville

From its debut as a limited-edition convertible in the late 1950s, the Pontiac Bonneville has reflected changing trends in the auto industry while maintaining its distinct identity. Over the years, it has become an American icon. Is this the status it really deserves?

2025-01-06T18:12:33Z

The New Tesla Model Y’s Turn Signal Stalks Are a Trend Worth Following

Have we finally reached peak turn-everything-into-a-touch-control and are progressing down the other side back to sanity? Or is Tesla just messing with us by letting its refreshed Model Y keep its turn signal stalk? The new Model Y “Juniper” has quietly debuted in China and Japan. The freshened electric SUV features updates similar to those seen on...

2025-01-11T15:27:51Z

The Lexus RC Is Going Away, and It’s Taking the V8 RC F With It

I’ve always admired the Lexus RC from afar. While I’ve never driven one, I adore the way it looks, the fact that it’s rear-wheel-drive-based, and that it offers both a naturally aspirated V6 and V8. So it’s a little bit sad, even if unsurprising, that Lexus is finally killing the RC off after its 11-year run. Unfortunately, most of the RC lineup is...

2025-01-16T17:00:06Z

New partnership teases next-gen battery with unbelievable capabilities — here's how it could slash the price of EVs

The packs can also hold more power than common ion-based batteries. New partnership teases next-gen battery with unbelievable capabilities — here's how it could slash the price of EVs first appeared on The Cool Down.

2025-01-18T12:40:51Z

4 Luxury SUVs the Rich Will Be Buying This Year

More than just a ride, luxury SUVs make driving an experience. Equipped with a host of high-tech features, these vehicles aren't just a way to get around town. Of course, they don't come cheap....

2025-01-08T11:25:16Z

I drove a $27,000 Chevrolet Trax. These 15 features show why it's a small, cheap SUV done right

I drove a 2025 Chevrolet Trax in range topping 2RS trim and was impressed by its athletic design, strong feature content, and great value.

2025-01-17T10:10:58Z

The First Car With A Toyota 2JZ Engine Wasn't Even Vaguely Sporty

The 2JZ engine is one of the most legendary performance units ever made, but its debut came in a car built to be a lover and not a fighter.

2025-01-15T06:29:17Z

Automakers Seek Repeal of Biden’s High-Speed Braking Rule

The largest US auto trade group wants a federal court to block a Biden administration rule requiring carmakers to install automatic emergency braking systems on new vehicles that the industry argues is impractical.

2025-01-17T17:22:58Z

10 best new SUVs under $40k according to Consumer Reports

These compact and midsized sport utility vehicles earned CR’s highest marks—and sell for wallet-friendly prices.

2025-01-16T22:31:36Z

Ford Refuses To Build Boring 'Toasters On Wheels'

Some of Ford's top execs are presenting a strategy with an emphasis on making exciting vehicles.

2025-01-18T08:33:41Z

A Volkswagen ID.7 Just Went 584 Miles On A Charge (With Only A Little Cheating)

The automaker ran its electric sedan at the Nardò Technical Center at an average speed of 18 miles per hour.

2025-01-16T13:29:39Z

How the hot EV market left middle-income Americans out in the cold

Electric vehicles made up about 9% of cars sold in the U.S. last year. Even with tax credits, they were too expensive for many middle-income households.

2025-01-17T20:56:15Z

Nissan's e-Power Hybrid System: A Missed Opportunity In America

Nissan's e-Power system is good, but while it's not perfect, did you know a version for North America was already in development?

2025-01-08T10:14:33Z

What Does SS Stand For On Chevrolet's Cars & Do Any Current Models Have The Badge?

Back in the golden era of muscle cars, the Chevy SS badge was something to boast about. Nowadays, it's less common, but that doesn't mean that it's gone.

2025-01-14T21:26:58Z

Who Owns Maserati And Where Are The Cars Built?

Maserati builds some of the most impressive luxury brands on the market, and it's managed to keep it's factories located where the company was founded.

2025-01-14T14:56:51Z

The Best Cars That Still Offer a Manual Transmission in 2024, Ranked

These automakers—including Porsche, BMW, Mazda, Honda, and more—are saving the manuals, one performance car at a time.

2024-08-08T20:51:55Z

Which Electric Vehicles Can Charge at a Tesla Supercharger?

Many of Tesla's Superchargers are now open to EVs from other automakers, but NACS adapters are slow to arriveThe 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first non-Tesla vehicle with a built-in NACS charging ...

2023-07-12T20:30:49Z

10 Pickup Trucks Based On Cars And SUVs

A selection of pickup trucks based on a car or an SUV, from across decades of automotive history.

2025-01-18T13:15:53Z

Jeep Has Big 2025 Plans to Keep Customers From Buying Something Else

After downturn, new boss and Jeep faithful Bob Broderdorf is ready to fill out the lineup and start moving vehicles again.

2025-01-18T10:22:22Z

6 New Car Models Frugal Retirees Should Consider Buying in 2025

Looking for a new car as a retiree means being more mindful with your budget. After all, this may be the last car you'll need to buy for the foreseeable future. Learn More: 7 Hybrid Vehicles To Buy in...

2025-01-14T15:27:32Z

Compared: 1997 Datsun 240Z vs. 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Edition

No, that’s not a typo, though neither does it tell the entire story. But, yes, one could walk into a Nissan dealer in the mid-Nineties and buy a factory-backed restoration of an early-Seventies Datsun 240Z with a factory warranty. If you were lucky. Only a few dozen were ever sold. Fortunately, Nissan still owns one… The post Compared: 1997 Datsun 240Z vs. 2024 Nissan Z Heritage Edition appeared first on The Online Automotive Marketplace.

2025-01-01T15:33:58Z

2025-01-18T16:11:05Z

This ground-breaking car can jump over potholes

The Chinese company BYD has unveiled a car capable of jumping over potholes. In a promotional clip, the Yangwang U9, BYD’s latest model, is shown leaping over a six-meter-wide pothole. To effectively avoid obstacles of all kinds, the car reduces its speed before all four wheels lift off the ground. However, this unique feature comes with a hefty price tag: the Yangwang U9 is sold for 186,000 pounds (230,000 dollars) The vehicle boasts a range of...

2025-01-16T15:02:45Z

The most interesting European cars we’ve ever spotted in American junkyards

American junkyards are inevitably full of Detroit's finest - but we've unearthed plenty of European models on our travels too

2025-01-16T10:06:33Z

Toyota's New 2.0-Liter Turbo-Four Could Pack As Much As 400 Horsepower

Another detuned version could make as much as 296 horsepower when both go into production.

2025-01-14T13:32:04Z

10 Cars With More Power Than The 2025 Porshe Carrera S - At Half The Price

The 2025 Porsche Carrera S has debuted with a six-figure asking price. These are ten more powerful models that cost less than half its MSRP.

2025-01-14T04:43:57Z

Preview: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Amps Up Fuel Economy and Power

Commendable subcompact SUV is poised to become even more desirable2026 Subaru Crosstrek HybridBy Jeff S. BartlettThe hybrid revolution continues to gain momentum, with more models and even more a...

2025-01-17T12:25:48Z

The Most Powerful Pickup Truck You Can Buy For Under $40k

Trying to find a powerful truck that won't clean out your life savings? Look no further.

2025-01-16T15:14:55Z

The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Has Finally Arrived In America

It's only a matter of time until the popular Toyota off-roader will run on US soil.

2025-01-15T01:59:06Z

8 Overpriced New Cars To Avoid Buying

With Kelley Blue Book reporting that the average buyer now pays well over $49,000 for a new car, no one could blame you for feeling like every vehicle on the market is overpriced. However, some cars...

2024-12-01T18:23:44Z

4 Hybrid SUVs With The Best Fuel Economy (And 4 With The Worst)

As gas prices continue to rise, many drivers are considering hybrid SUVs. While they do usually get better mileage than ICE cars, how much better is debatable.

2025-01-14T16:56:58Z

New 2026 Toyota HiLux LEAKED: Everything We Know

The new Toyota HiLux has been caught testing in Thailand and we now have the clearest picture yet about what the 2026 Toyota HiLux will look like and how it will be powered. Paul Maric runs you through everything you need to know!

2025-01-15T20:03:14Z

The 7 Coolest Things We Saw at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon

We went in search of lurid, exotic, and fascinating finds at this event for automakers, aftermarket suppliers, and the fanatics who want what they're offering.

2025-01-12T19:07:25Z

9 Sports Cars Under $35K That Make the Middle Class Feel Rich

As innovative and resilient as the automotive industry is, it's difficult to think of a more confusing time in its evolution. For sports car lovers, in particular, there are plenty of electric options...

2025-01-16T14:13:33Z

Nissan electrifies its iconic R32 Skyline to preserve its charm – and show that nothing thrills like a classic

Nissan creates a one-off electrified R32 GT-R Skyline to safeguard the legacy of an automotive icon.

2025-01-14T13:03:25Z

14 Best SUVs Under $40K That Are Totally Worth Buying

These rides are perfect for anyone looking for a reliable, affordable SUV.

2025-01-15T13:13:23Z

Rust-Free High-Spec F-100, Anyone?

We’d go out on a limb to suggest that many light-duty pickup trucks are frequently used like cars these days, hauling little more than occupants to and fro. It’s not surprising since their cabins offer fine-car comforts, as well as a commanding view of the road. Relatively cheap fuel and wide-open roads make it easy… The post Rust-Free High-Spec F-100, Anyone? appeared first on The Online Automotive Marketplace.

2025-01-18T14:26:20Z