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Noble M500 Review Puts a Manual V6 Supercar Under the Microscope

Autocar's full test of the £180,000 Noble M500 focuses on a turbocharged V6, a manual gearbox and a deliberate absence of driver aids.

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Nissan's 2027 Rogue Hybrid Aims to Stand Out Through Quiet Drive

Car and Driver reviews the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid, while Jalopnik says its unusual powertrain gives it a distinct, quiet character in its class.

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Skoda Kodiaq Proves It Is Much More Than a Family SUV

Autocar staff put Skoda's seven-seat Kodiaq to work hauling a fridge, weekend luggage and more, and found it far more versatile than its label suggests.

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Audacious IV Pairs Classic Quattro Styling With a Modern V8

A new build called the Audacious IV combines a retro Audi Quattro body with RS4 running gear and an optional supercharged 10,000-RPM V8.

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Honda Says a Hotter HRC Civic Type R Is in Development for US Buyers

Honda says an HRC-built, higher-performance Civic Type R is in development for American buyers, shown alongside electrified and racing concepts at SEMA.

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Toyota Shows Five Lifted Woodland Concepts at SEMA

Toyota has unveiled five trail-ready SEMA concepts, from a Crown Signia to a bZ Woodland EV, each with raised suspension and rugged tires.

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Audacious Automotive Revives the Audi Quattro With a 10,000rpm V8

British firm Audacious Automotive unveils the IV, a Quattro tribute with a 10,000rpm V8 and a price above £350,000, according to Autocar.

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McLaren Hints McL 820 Name for 750S Successor Due Next Year

McLaren has reportedly hinted that its next supercar will be called the McL 820, with power close to Ferrari's V12-engined 12Cilindri.

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Mitsubishi Returns to UK Showrooms Led by the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid

Mitsubishi is back in Britain after a five-year absence, launching with the L200 pick-up and the large Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV.

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Audi's Jacked-Up A6 Allroad Finds Its Niche in an SUV World

Autocar's writer finds Audi's new A6 Allroad more sensible than ever, but doubts it will pull many SUV buyers away from their crossovers.

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Nissan's Sentra Spec-V Concept Brings NISMO Flavor to SEMA Las Vegas

Nissan is taking a performance-minded Sentra concept to SEMA in Las Vegas, with parts borrowed from its GT-R and Z sports cars.

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GFG Style Peralta D Brings Hand-Hammered Copper to a Maserati

A one-off Maserati GranTurismo rebodied in hand-hammered copper, penned by Fabrizio Giugiaro, is drawing attention for its striking, retro-futurist look.

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BMW Adds 44 Horsepower and New Styling to the 2027 X3 M50

BMW is raising the 2027 X3 M50 to 437 horsepower and adding a more menacing appearance package, according to Car and Driver and Jalopnik.

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Toyota Recalls 228,000 Sienna Vans for Second-Row Seat Backs

Toyota is recalling about 228,000 Sienna hybrid minivans over second-row seat backs that may unlock in a crash, with fixes varying by equipment.

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Toyota Crown Signia Gets a Lower, Sportier Concept Look

Toyota's GT-S Performance Concept lowers and restyles the Crown Signia crossover, but reports suggest its 240-hp hybrid setup is unchanged.

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Jeep Gladiator Drops Base Trim and Adds 35-Inch Tire Option for 2027

Jeep's 2027 Gladiator loses its base model, raises the starting price by over $4,000, and gains a factory 35-inch tire package.

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Mopar Marks 90 Years With a Carbon-Heavy Charger Package

Mopar's latest limited Charger package for 2027 adds carbon fiber to R/T and Scat Pack Plus models without adding power.

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Audi Unveils Three-Row SQ9 With V-8 Power for American Families

Audi's new three-row Q9 and V-8 SQ9 aim to become the brand's flagship family SUV, according to multiple automotive outlets.

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Aston Martin Valhalla Spider Promises 217 MPH Open-Air Performance

Aston Martin's new convertible Valhalla hypercar is reported to match the hard-top's pace, with a 217 mph top speed with the roof down.

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Mitsubishi Outlander Diamond Trail Edition Brings Off-Road Flair to Crossover

Mitsubishi's 2028 Outlander Diamond Trail Edition adds rugged styling and a new Rock drive mode, with several versions headed to SEMA.

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Geely plans first Europe-specific model, a Defender rival codenamed Project KO11

Geely will reveal its first car developed specifically for Europe next year, a halo model aimed at the Land Rover Defender's territory.

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Renault Signals a Quieter Design Direction for Future Models

Renault's design chief says upcoming non-retro models will adopt more restrained styling and shared visual traits, while its retro EVs keep their individuality.

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Two Thousand Miles in a Manual Mazda 3: Quirky or Behind the Times?

Autocar spent 2,000 miles with a manual Mazda 3 hatchback to see whether its unusual character still feels fresh or simply dated.

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Subaru Brings Back Cheaper Base Outback for 2027

Subaru's 2027 Outback returns with a lower base trim, starting at $34,540 delivered and keeping heated seats and all-wheel drive.

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Cadillac Marks 125 Years With a $239,000 Escalade-V Collector Series

Cadillac's 125th Anniversary Collector Series Escalade-V is priced at $239,000 and offered only in white or black, with carbon-fiber trim and blue accents.

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Honda Enters the Body-on-Frame Pickup Market With Mitsubishi Underpinnings

Honda plans a body-on-frame pickup built with Mitsubishi, aimed mainly at Southeast Asia, with a design meant to set it apart from the Triton.

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Porsche design chief finds template in heritage with Mission S concept

Porsche's new head of design says the Mission S, a mid-engined flagship sitting above the 911, sets the styling template for the brand's future.

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Dodge Charger Scat Pack Gets 550 Horsepower, and Owners Get the Rest

Two outlets report on a 550-horsepower Charger Scat Pack, a widebody, rear-drive car with a twin-turbo straight-six that leaves plenty of room for owner modification.

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Porsche Says Mission S Platform Could Support a Manual if Customers Want One

Porsche's CEO says the Mission S platform is compatible with a manual gearbox and that customer demand will decide what future production cars look like.

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Tesla Unveils Second-Generation Roadster With Optional Thrusters

Tesla has unveiled a second-generation Roadster with optional cold-gas thrusters, a rapid acceleration claim and brief flight capability, according to two outlets.

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Dubai Police Adds 920-Horsepower Lamborghini Temerario Hybrid

Dubai Police is adding a 920-horsepower Lamborghini Temerario hybrid, with its role focused on visibility and tourist engagement rather than highway pursuits.

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Honda Civic Borrows Simulated Gearbox Feel From Prelude

Honda is adding its S+ Shift system, which simulates an engine and automatic gearbox, to higher-spec Civic hybrids priced from £34,530.

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Porsche Unveils Mission S Concept as Preview of a Supercar Above the 911

Porsche has revealed the Mission S, a mid-engined concept that outlets describe as a preview of a dedicated supercar positioned above the 911.

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Porsche Mission S Teases a New Mid-Engined Flagship Above the 911

Porsche's Mission S concept previews a future mid-engined supercar that would sit above the 911, with its production platform already in development.

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Honda Civic Borrows Prelude's Simulated Engine and Gearbox Feel

Honda is adding the Prelude's S+ Shift system to the hybrid Civic, using software to mimic engine sound and gearbox behavior in an electric-driven car.

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Porsche's Combustion Macan Successor Takes Shape in Test Mule

Autocar reports a new test mule previewing Porsche's 2028 combustion SUV, which shares its base with the Audi Q5 but looks more aggressive.

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Audi Q7 Scores Perfect Post-Crash Mark From Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP gave the Audi Q7 a full 100 percent for post-crash safety, covering automatic emergency calls, multicollision braking and rescuer access.

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2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 Plug-In Hybrid Aims for Performance and Range

Jalopnik reports the updated 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 plug-in hybrid pairs 577 horsepower with a 45-mile electric-only range.

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Ford Bronco Gets Raptor's V-6 for 2027, With a Small Power Trim

Ford is spreading its twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 across more 2027 Bronco models, with a modest output drop on the base trims and new Filson and RTR versions.

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Retro Revivals: Can Nostalgic Cars Also Look Ahead?

Citroën's reborn 2CV and Renault's throwback models raise a question: are retro car designs a comfort for uneasy times, or a sign of something deeper?

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BMW Revives the V8 in the 7 Series With the M760

BMW is replacing the 760i with an M Performance version of its big sedan, the M760, which Car and Driver says will make around 570 horsepower.

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Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Reportedly Eyed for 2028 Return

Reports say Dodge may bring back a supercharged Hemi Charger SRT Hellcat for the 2028 model year, rear-wheel drive and on both body styles.

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Paris Show Revival Brings Heritage Pride and a Tougher Aion

Autocar reports a busy Paris motor show revival, while Auto Express highlights the Aion UT Cross, a raised soft-roader variant of the new Aion UT.

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Jeep Closes Its Twelve 4 Twelve Series With a Mismatched 2027 Wrangler

Jeep's final Twelve 4 Twelve edition, the 2027 Wrangler Switchback, uses mismatched panels and Gecko accents and comes in two- or four-door versions.

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Citroën Considers Reviving the 2CV Fourgonnette Van

Citroën is weighing a modern take on the classic 2CV-based work van, though no production light-commercial model has been confirmed.

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Citroen Revives the 2CV Fourgonnette as a Retro Mini Van

Citroen has shown a box-bodied Fourgonnette version of its 2CV concept at the Paris Motor Show, and is weighing whether to build it.

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Alpine A310 Vision Revives a 1970s Icon on the Electric A110 Platform

Alpine unveiled a one-off A310 Vision concept at the Paris motor show, built on the platform that will underpin its next electric A110.

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Renault Previews Electric MPV Revival With E-Space Concept

Renault's E-Space concept at the Paris motor show hints at a return to the people carrier, challenging the dominance of family SUVs.

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Fiat Multiplay Concept Blends Minivan, SUV and Pickup Into One Body

Fiat's Multiplay concept revives the Multipla name with a modular body that can switch between minivan, SUV and pickup configurations.

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DS F3VER Concept Hints at a Return of the DS 3 Supermini

DS has previewed the F3VER concept, and Auto Express reports it may preview a revived DS 3 supermini, though details remain limited.

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Alfa Romeo Cuorerosso Concept Previews a Simpler, Petrol-Powered Future

Alfa Romeo's Cuorerosso concept sketches a cleaner design direction and a hybridized twin-turbo V6, signaling continued commitment to combustion performance.