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This Tiny Supercapacitor Could Be the Future of Hybrid Cars
The eight-pound supercapacitor could double the power of the average-sized family SUV. Despite the seemingly never-ending stream of news decrying the reversal of electric vehicle progress, work continues on improving…
Lexus F Models May Be in Trouble
The company’s president, Takashi Watanabe, suggested that F models may or may not even exist in the near future. Remember the original Lexus IS F? Lexus took an otherwise ordinary…
Toyota’s New V-8 Might Not Be Just for Supercars
The company suggests that regular cars could get V-8 power, too. We’ve been talking about Toyota’s new V-8 for a while, but only in the context of supercars. However, it…
Honda Rules Out a Manual Gearbox for the New Prelude
The fake gear changes are there because Honda knows the automatic is “not very enjoyable.” Ever since Honda revived the Prelude, enthusiasts have been pleading for a manual gearbox. However,…
The Ringbrothers ‘Kingpin’ Mustang Is an 800-Horsepower Piece of Art
With over 5,500 build hours, a custom Ford Coyote V-8, and a six-speed manual gearbox, Ringbrothers built one of the most intense Mustangs on earth. SEMA week is here. Some…
‘We’re Changing the Structure:’ GM’s Software Boss Steps Down Amid Major Overhaul
Chief product officer, Sterling Anderson, will oversee the automaker’s software services moving forward. Last month, General Motors announced that it would launch a new zonal architecture meant to transform how…
There’s a Reason BMW Brought the M5 Touring to America, Not the M3
According to BMW M boss Frank van Meel, the M5 Touring was simply a ‘logical decision.’ The BMW M5 Touring is the automaker’s first performance wagon in the US in,…
The 10 Longest-Lasting Sedans You Can Buy
With automakers like Honda, Lexus, and Toyota all represented, the most reliable sedans all hail from one country. Sedans have seen a steady decline in popularity over the past few…
Kia Sales Are Way Up—But Its EVs Continue to Struggle
The Sportage remains the brand’s best-selling model, with sales up 17 percent for the month. Kia continues to cook this year, with the Korean automaker recording its best October ever.…
Honda Engineers Want a New S2000. We’re Not Holding Out Hope
The Prelude’s chief engineer said there’s a lot of ‘love’ for the iconic sports car within the company. Honda introduced the S2000 at the turn of the century, just over…