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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 21m

Called the e-Vortex circuit, Ferrari built the new facility right next door to the existing Fiorano Circuit.

Ferrari Opens New 1.17-Mile Development Track to Test Its Sports Cars Fresh off the Production Line

Called the e-Vortex circuit, Ferrari built the new facility right next door to the existing Fiorano Circuit.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 19h

There are plenty of choices at a more affordable price point on Car and Driver Marketplace.

We Combed the C/D Marketplace to Find Standout Cars for Less Than $20,000

There are plenty of choices at a more affordable price point on Car and Driver Marketplace.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 1d

Some 2024 and 2025 Santa Fe models may have an improperly installed terminal cover on the starter motor that can lead to an increased fire risk in a crash.

Hyundai Recalls 135,386 Santa Fe SUVs Due to an Increased Fire Risk in the Event of a Crash

Some 2024 and 2025 Santa Fe models may have an improperly installed terminal cover on the starter motor that can lead to an increased fire risk in a crash.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 1d

Tesla clipped a bit from range, power, and the features list in order to shave thousands off each model's window sticker.

Base Models Are Back! Tesla Unveils Standard Versions of Model Y, Model 3

Tesla clipped a bit from range, power, and the features list in order to shave thousands off each model's window sticker.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 2d

For about $90,000, Ram dealers can now sell you a 650-hp street truck via a partnership with Fox Factory Vehicles.

This V-8-Powered Ram Street Truck Has a Lamer Name Than the Ford F-150 Lobo but Much More Horsepower

For about $90,000, Ram dealers can now sell you a 650-hp street truck via a partnership with Fox Factory Vehicles.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 2d

The Kia Soul had a strong run in the 2010s but saw its sales decline from a peak of around 150,000 units to just over 50,000 units in 2024.

The Kia Soul, Made Famous by Ads Featuring Dancing Hamsters, Is Dead After the 2025 Model Year

The Kia Soul had a strong run in the 2010s but saw its sales decline from a peak of around 150,000 units to just over 50,000 units in 2024.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 3d

Porsche added a hybrid system to the 911 Carrera GTS between the 992.1 and 992.2 generations, and the performance gains are significant.

We Tested the New Porsche 911 Carrera GTS and Found That It Outguns the Old Version

Porsche added a hybrid system to the 911 Carrera GTS between the 992.1 and 992.2 generations, and the performance gains are significant.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 3d

Called the Encor Series 1, it will blend the wedge-tastic design of the original car with the V-8 power of later models.

This Lotus Esprit Restomod Has a Carbon-Fiber Body and Costs a Lot

Called the Encor Series 1, it will blend the wedge-tastic design of the original car with the V-8 power of later models.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 4d

Up for sale on Bring a Trailer, this VW is an ideal collector car.

1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Combines Beetle Practicality with Italian Style

Up for sale on Bring a Trailer, this VW is an ideal collector car.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 4d

Talking music and cars with Grammy-nominated Old Dominion.

Old Dominion Connects Country Music and Cars

Talking music and cars with Grammy-nominated Old Dominion.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 4d

Chevy tore down the wall of buttons in the 2026 Corvette. The dash now features a trio of screens, including a larger 12.7-inch center touchscreen and a new 6.6-inch display left of the steering wheel.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 5d

Transmission: manual. Windows: manual. Front locking hubs: manual. This truck is Clint Eastwood, the Toyota.

Check Out the Awesome '80s Graphics on This 1981 Toyota 4x4 Pickup That's up for Auction on BaT

Transmission: manual. Windows: manual. Front locking hubs: manual. This truck is Clint Eastwood, the Toyota.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 5d

Behind the McLaren 750S's cabin lives a 740-hp twin-turbo V-8 engine that's not shy about applying its 590 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels, and a seven-speed dual-clutch handles gear shifts. How would you spec your ideal 750S?

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 5d

Buyers are snapping up the first V-8-powered 2026 Ram 1500s quickly, with the Hemis spending just five days on dealer lots on average.

Ram Fans Love a V-8 as Initial Copies of the Hemi-Powered 2026 Trucks Are Quickly Finding Homes

Buyers are snapping up the first V-8-powered 2026 Ram 1500s quickly, with the Hemis spending just five days on dealer lots on average.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 6d

The automakers aren't ready for a world where EV costs rise by $7500, with both offering customer rebates now that the EPA's tax credit is gone.

Stellantis and BMW Are Offering Rebates to Cover the Federal EV Tax Credits That Just Expired

The automakers aren't ready for a world where EV costs rise by $7500, with both offering customer rebates now that the EPA's tax credit is gone.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 6d

Drop the top and put the pedal down.

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet Tested: Everything You'd Expect, Plus One Surprising Element

Drop the top and put the pedal down.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 7d

The new three-row SUV will likely introduce a hybrid model and is expected to share specs with the recently redesigned Hyundai Palisade.

We Finally Know When Kia Will Reveal the New Redesigned 2027 Telluride Three-Row SUV

The new three-row SUV will likely introduce a hybrid model and is expected to share specs with the recently redesigned Hyundai Palisade.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 7d

The electric compact luxury SUV now makes between 329 and 671 hp, but we're still waiting for details on the U.S. models.

2026 Polestar 3 Adopts 800V System for Extra Power and Faster Charges

The electric compact luxury SUV now makes between 329 and 671 hp, but we're still waiting for details on the U.S. models.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 8d

The settlement involves models with versions of the EA888 2.0-liter turbo four and includes reimbursements of up to 50 percent.

Audi and VW Settle Class-Action Lawsuit over Costly Repairs to One of the Most Popular Turbo Engines

The settlement involves models with versions of the EA888 2.0-liter turbo four and includes reimbursements of up to 50 percent.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 8d

The two auto giants are working with dealers on a program that prolongs leasing incentives for several months.

Ford and GM Are Trying to Extend the $7500 Federal EV Tax Credit, Which Expires After Today

The two auto giants are working with dealers on a program that prolongs leasing incentives for several months.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 9d

With Mazda already using Toyota's hybrid tech in the CX-50, further tie-ups could bring dividends for both companies.

Mazda and Toyota Will Reportedly Collaborate on a New Sports Car

With Mazda already using Toyota's hybrid tech in the CX-50, further tie-ups could bring dividends for both companies.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 9d

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 9d

The Subaru Forester Wilderness returns for the SUV's sixth generation with brawnier styling, gaining even more off-road upgrades while maintaining a comfortable ride for daily commuting.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 9d

The exterior rear-window trim on certain 2022–2024 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models was built without the proper primer, meaning it could detach from the car.

Jeep Is Recalling 123K Wagoneers and Grand Wagoneers Because the Window Trim May Fly Off

The exterior rear-window trim on certain 2022–2024 Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer models was built without the proper primer, meaning it could detach from the car.

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Car and Driver @caranddriver.bsky.social · 10d

A Lending Tree study looked at 2023 tax returns to find the total saved on new and used EVs and PHEVs, noting that residents of one state nabbed a third of it.

As EV Tax Credits Come to an End, Here's How Much People Saved

A Lending Tree study looked at 2023 tax returns to find the total saved on new and used EVs and PHEVs, noting that residents of one state nabbed a third of it.

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