Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Following a refresh for the 2024 model year, the 2025 Alfa Romeo Stelvio carries over with few changes, including a consolidation of trim levels and a new limited-edition model.
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Hoosier reveals its first street-legal tireRacing tire manufacturer Hoosier is moving to the streets with its latest set of rubber.
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The "World Ender" is a Land Rover Defender 6x6 for $374,999A six-wheeled Land Rover Defender has arrived for the apocalypse.
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2024 Maserati GranTurismo recalled for displaying wrong fuel levelOwners of the latest Maserati GranTurismo might run out of fuel and not know why.
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Mercedes recalls 27,000 S-Class sedans because engine can stallEngines in 27,190 Mercedes S-Class luxury sedans may stall due to faulty engine control unit software.
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Porsche patents 6-stroke enginePorsche is investigating if additional strokes could lead to more power output from an engine.
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- Automakers are seeking leather alternatives that are sustainable to produce
- Plant scraps or mushrooms could be turned into synthetic leather in the future
- Lab-grown materials are in the early stages...
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Bill Ford inducted into Automotive Hall of FameThe great-grandson of Henry Ford is now in the Automotive Hall of Fame.
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Stellantis developing deployable tables for front seatsEating in the car could be dramatically different in the future if Stellantis ends up putting tables in its vehicles.
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'Fit check: Mercedes AMG GT 63 Pro dons an F1 paint jobMercedes-Benz has brought back its F1-inspired livery for another special edition.
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Quicker EVs might lead to more accidentsEVs with more than 300 lb-ft of torque—meaning many popular dual-motor models—have a higher insurance loss cost, data shows.
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Nissan's Nismo performance division celebrates 40th anniversaryThe Nismo division has been churning out performance Nissans for 40 years now.
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- Every 2025 Infiniti QX50 sports all-wheel drive
- Top-shelf Sensory and Autograph trims leave the QX50 lineup
- The 2025 Infiniti costs $44,350
The 2025 Infiniti QX50 lineup shrinks to three grades...
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Learn how Porsche entered the turbo eraPorsche developed turbocharged engines to win races, which should come as no surprise.
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Pirelli and Bosch developing software-based smart tiresFuture tires might be software-enhanced to improve safety, comfort, and driving dynamics.
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Ford Sierra RS500 'Carbon Piranha' is a one-off restomodA group of U.K. companies is coming together to build a carbon-fiber-bodied Ford Sierra RS500.
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Stellantis working on removable vehicle windowsStellantis is investigating ways to get that open-air feeling in its vehicles without the need for removing the roof.
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GM patents deployable awning just like RivianGM's seemingly following Rivian's lead by investigating deployable awnings.
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- Radiant heat could be key to using less energy to heat vehicle cabins
- Heated glass could help rapidly defrost windshields in the future
- Window tint could help lower vehicle cabin temps and increase...
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Stellantis develops tank turn steering system for EVsStellantis, like others, is looking into tank turns for its EVs.
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2025 Land Rover Defender Beach Break aims for the beach for $73,325The 2025 Land Rover Defender Beach Break limited-edition will be quite rare with only 20 units set for production.
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Ford working on a winch for electric trucksFord offers a winch on its F-150 and F-250 Tremor pickups, and in the future may offer one on the Lightning or another electric truck.
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Stellantis is redesigning how launch control works for future hybridsThe electric Dodge Charger Daytona arrives first, but Stellantis clearly has plans for a hybrid system within its muscle car lineup.
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GM developing Endurance Mode for EV racingGM's looking at how to make an EV last longer during a race session.
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