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  • Shred Pavement with Nostalgia in this New Corolla Hatchback

    Shred Pavement with Nostalgia in this New Corolla Hatchback

    The 2026 Toyota Corolla hatchback FX Edition arrives at dealers this fall. With style honoring the 1987 Corolla FX16, the FX looks unique inside and out. To Honor the look and legacy of the 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16, this fall we will see the Corolla Hatchback FX Edition. While the 80s FX16 brought us a…

  • Streak Through the Night in the New Camry!

    Streak Through the Night in the New Camry!

    Adding a fifth trim to the line-up, the 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Edition offers a distinct look to the midsize sedan. It’s still hybrid only and FWD or AWD. Toyota will add the Nightshade Edition to the Camry line-up for the 2026 model year. That means you will choose between five trims in total, with…

  • Stretch Out in the New, 2026 Lexus ES!

    Stretch Out in the New, 2026 Lexus ES!

    Expected to arrive at dealers next year, the 2026 Lexus ES grew more than six-inches in length, offers both hybrid and battery-electric propulsion, FWD and AWD. Departing well away from the current model, Lexus recently revealed the eighth-generation, 2026 Lexus ES. Now stretching more than 200-in long, the ES rides on a new platform built…

  • Jump Some Dunes in the New, Updated CR-V

    Jump Some Dunes in the New, Updated CR-V

    The latest, 2026 Honda CR-V compact crossover SUV receives several updates as well as a new TrailSport trim, which combines hybrid power with off-road prowess. Three years after Honda launched the sixth-generation, 2023 CR-V, the Japanese brand updated it and added an off-road friendly trim. The CR-V TrailSport lines up on the high-end of the…

  • Kia Slaps a Liftgate on a K4 to Make a New Hatch!

    Kia Slaps a Liftgate on a K4 to Make a New Hatch!

    The 2026 Kia K4 hatchback starts with a K4 sedan and chassis. From there it lobs off the trunk, adds a liftgate, and a bit sportier looking body and voila! Off the back of the new for 2025 Kia K4 compact sedan revealed last year, Kia bolted a lift gate on the back and now…

  • Feast Your Eyes on this New Genesis Concept

    Feast Your Eyes on this New Genesis Concept

    Genesis revealed a concept SUV called the Genesis X Gran Equator, showing off a fascinating blend of style, ruggedness, and luxury in an alluring package. Genesis revealed this X Gran concept at the 2025 New York Auto Show. It stands out as an attention-grabbing blend of rugged features with an heir apparent aura that reminds…

  • Porsche Rows Its Own to a New Lap Record!

    Porsche Rows Its Own to a New Lap Record!

    The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 equipped with a manual transmission just lapped the Nurburgring Nordschleife quicker than any other three-pedal production car. With brand ambassador Joerg Bergmeister behind the wheel, the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 equipped with a six-speed manual transmission just lapped the Nordschleife in six minutes and 56.3 seconds or 6:56.3. That sets…

  • Prowl in the Wild with the New Outback!

    Prowl in the Wild with the New Outback!

    Starting its seventh-generation for 2026, the Subaru Outback offers more screens inside, a quieter ride, more driving aids, and the same powertrain choices. Subaru recently revealed the seventh-generation, 2026 Outback at the New York International Auto Show. Noticeably departing from the outgoing Outback’s styling cues, the latest one stands taller and looks boxier. More akin…

  • Prance Through Town in the New Palisade

    Prance Through Town in the New Palisade

    Starting its second-generation, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade debuts at the New York Auto Show. It gets a new powertrain, bold styling, and an off-road version. Looking at the new Palisade, you can see that Hyundai continues with bold, blocky design for its new crossover SUVs. We first saw this strategy in the new for 2024…

  • Slide into Eloquence in the New Audi A6!

    Slide into Eloquence in the New Audi A6!

    Starting its sixth-generation, the 2026 Audi A6 runs with standard all-wheel-drive and a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6. Style follows the recently released new A5. Expected to arrive at dealers in the second-half of this, year, Audi just revealed the sixth-generation, 2026 Audi A6. The U.S. spec of the new incoming sedan only offers the largest, most…