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Production of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has started in the United States
Hyundai Motor has started the production of the Ioniq 5 electric vehicles in the United States. Since 2021, they had been imported from Korea to the US. The status of being an American-made product allows buyers of electric vehicles to receive a tax credit in the United States. The Ioniq 5 has received some updates, not so much improving its consumer qualities, but adding to its appeal. The main acquisition of the Ioniq 5 on American soil is the appearance of the XRT ... Read more
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology First Look
Mercedes-Benz has held the world premiere of a new version of the iconic G-Class SUV, now featuring an all-electric powertrain. Rumors that the model would be designated as the EQG were not confirmed—the electric "G-Wagon" has been named the G580 EQ Technology. The new version was created by converting the W463-II generation G-Class to electric drive, preserving the original ladder-frame chassis and most of the bodywork. The traction battery has a capacity of 116 kWh and is mounted ... Read more
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The Toyota GR86 has become sharper in handling
In the domestic market of Japan, Toyota Motor dealers have begun accepting orders for the improved version of the rear-wheel-drive coupe Toyota GR86. The launch of "live" sales for the upgraded car is scheduled for August 1. The company reported that specialists from Toyota Gazoo Racing's motorsport division have reconfigured the characteristics of the shock absorbers and electric power steering. For the manual transmission versions, throttle settings were also changed, while the automatic ... Read more
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The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 has been made even more powerful.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the coupe Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+, the most powerful modification of its flagship sports coupe. Its 4.0-liter V8 engine produces 611 horsepower (26 hp more than the Mercedes-AMG GT 63) and 843 Nm of torque (50 Nm more than the Mercedes-AMG GT 63). It features all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission with dual-clutch packages. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ is formally positioned as a car more suitable for high-speed runs on closed race ... Read more
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The Mercedes CLE Convertible Proves Not Every Car Needs To Be Sporty
The CLE droptop is a luxury car first. As it should be. Over the past decades, the big three German luxury brands have injected an unhealthy amount of sportiness into even their most-relaxed models. Even German people movers have an overly stiff suspension and incredibly quick steering, offering buyers a sense of performance in a car they’ll be driving back and forth to work. This stuff belongs on M cars and AMGs, yes, but for the rest of them, comfort and luxury should be the priority. ... Read more
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The 2025 Volvo EX90 Still Needs Ironing Out
The EX90 has good range, charges quickly, and is serenely quiet. But a lot of stuff doesn’t work. The Volvo EX90 is the Swedish brand's first electric SUV on a dedicated platform and just one of a handful of electric three-rows on sale in the United States today. Its only real competitors are the Kia EV9, Rivian R1S, and Tesla Model X—three solid machines with lots of range, fast charging, and for the most part, software-enabled features that function well. The same can't be said of ... Read more
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BMW Releases M Performance Package for New M5
BMW has offered a sports package of M Performance options for the latest M5 G90 sports sedan and M5 G99 station wagon, which will be released at the end of the year. The package includes a set of aerodynamic body elements made of carbon fiber, and motorsport graphics on the body. It includes a splitter, diffuser and door sills made in the style of cars of the DTM racing series, as well as carbon fiber fuel filler caps and a charging port (we remind you that the BMW M5 G90 is a plug-in ... Read more
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Meet the new SUV from Haval, built on a pickup truck base
The second-generation Haval H5, first announced for Russia a year ago, has finally reached us. And it is gigantic! This is the largest passenger car of the brand: from nose to tail it is almost 5.2 meters with a wheelbase of 3140 millimeters. That is, the new product is more than half a meter longer than its predecessor! So, a large frame SUV with a plug-in all-wheel drive, which is offered with both a gasoline engine and a diesel engine. Sounds interesting? Let's figure out what this car is ... Read more
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2025 Kia Niro Is Basically the Same But Slightly More Expensive
The Kia Niro is a vehicular Swiss Army Knife for those looking for a cost-effective A-to-B daily driver. It’s just big enough to have reasonable utility and the option for three different drivetrains (hybrid, PHEV, or EV) gives buyers plenty of choices depending on their lifestyle and commuting needs. It certainly has its shortcomings, like a second row of seats that does not fold flat, or the lack of an AWD option for those who live in snowy climates. However, the Kia Niro remains a solid, ... Read more
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2025 Audi A3 Sedan First Look
Much like the four-ring brand's overall design language, the new 2025 Audi A3 keeps things subtle. Audi's refresh of its entry-level sedan has made its official debut and for now the list of new features is relatively short. Its exterior gets a few sharp updates including some new customizable LED headlights while the interior generally stays the same. Let's break down the details, talk about the two versions of the A3 the North American market isn't getting, and what we can expect in the near ... Read more
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