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Toyota has been working on an all-new Tacoma and its design has apparently been reveal in new patent photos. Noticed by Motor1, the images show a Tundra-inspired pickup that looks virtually identical to the electric truck concept that was introduced in late 2021. Despite the similarities, the truck in the patent photos is apparently ICE-powered as it trades a fully enclosed grille for a more traditional mesh one with a single bar near the top.

The mid-size truck segment has always played second fiddle, but it’s quickly shaping up to be the one to watch. Besides the recently unveiled Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, Toyota is working on a new Tacoma. Ford will also offer a version of the redesigned Ranger in America and we’re starting to learn more about it.

A couple of weeks after Mercedes-Benz announced it had been granted approval to operate Level 3 autonomous driving functions on roads in Nevada, the company confirmed the system will become available to customers in the second half of 2023. Mercedes-Benz said it plans to continue to expand to California later this year with the certification documents already filed with state authorities.

The Toyota GR Yaris is a very impressive car and perhaps the finest hot hatch currently on sale. It is also in very high demand, so much so that someone has just spent the equivalent of almost $140,000 buying a limited-edition variant. The model in question is the special GRMN...

We’ve caught the 2024 Mercedes E-Class testing on multiple occasions, but a new set of pictures has revealed an eye-catching detail we’ve not seen before. Though the prototype in these images is still wearing a fairly heavy camouflage wrap on the nose and tail that prevents us from getting a clear look at the finished grille, bumpers and lights, we can plainly see a slim LED light bar running horizontally across the front end between the grille and leading edge of the hood.

Honda announced today that it will “further accelerate” its electrification push by creating a new division in April. It also announced organizational changes to how it runs its business on a global scale. The Japanese automaker announced today that it will create a new Electrification Business Development Operations...

Audi has been quite active in the concept game recently, communicating its vision about the design and technologies of future EVs. The fourth and probably most peculiar example of Audi’s sphere family of concepts is the Activesphere, combining a coupe-style silhouette with generous ground clearance, off-road tires, and the ability to transform into a pickup. It also comes equipped with mixed reality glasses for the driver and all passengers, allowing them to use the futuristic Audi dimensions system.

Lucid has unveiled the electric drive unit it has developed and is producing for the current Formula E World Championship. The drive unit comprises the motor, inverter, differential and transmission and weighs just 32 kg (70.5 lbs). Despite its compact size, the unit delivers 469 hp and can rev to 19,500 rpm. The drive unit also has the same high-voltage continuous wave winding and proprietary microjet cooling system of the Lucid Air.

The Japanese hot compact market is having a bit of a renaissance with cars like the Toyota GR Corolla, Subaru WRX, and upcoming Acura Integra Type S, however many still consider the king to be the Honda Civic Type R. But how does the that king compare against its German rivals?

The 2024 BMW M3 CS will be sold in Australia but it will do so at a significant premium to the car’s U.S. price. Set to be showcased to the public for the first time at this weekend’s 24 Hours of Daytona race, the limited-run BMW M3 CS will land Down Under in the second half of 2023. BMW has not said how many units will be produced, nor how many will be sold in Australia. What we do know is that it will be priced from AU$249,900 ($177,504). That’s a heck of a lot more than its $118,700 (~AU$167,000) starting price in the U.S.

Nissan collaborated with New Balance, replicating the looks of the 327 sneakers on a special electrified Kicks SUV to star in a new marketing campaign. The Nissan Kicks e-Power 4WD served as a base for this project which is clearly not destined for production. The SUV received a special wrap covering the entire bodywork and rear windows, which makes it look like an oversized copy of the New Balance 327.

Mixing marquees when creating restomods is a bit of a faux pas but we can’t help but love this one. It takes a classic 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle and blends it with modern components that include a V10 from a Dodge Viper. And for good measure, there’s a supercharger strapped to it too.

The story contains illustrations that are neither related to nor endorsed by Toyota. We love the Toyota GR 86 as much as anyone and if the Japanese car manufacturer decided to build a hatchback version, we think it could be an instant success. When creating the second-generation 86, Toyota went...

BMW will begin prototype production of solid-state battery cells following an expansion of its deal with U.S. company Solid Power. The expanded deal has granted BMW an R&D license so it can begin production at its Cell Manufacturing Competence Center in Parsdorf near Munich. Speaking in an interview with Auto...

Automakers tend to focus their marketing efforts on two goals: retaining the customers they have, and stealing other brands’ buyers. No automaker was better at doing both in 2022 than Tesla. According to market research by S&P Global, Tesla’s share of first time buyers is much higher than most...

The M4 CSL is one of the most driver-focused road cars ever to come from BMW’s M Division. But for drivers who also need to consider passengers, the CSL now has a brother, the M3 CS. That missing ‘L’ stands for ‘Light,’ and it’s true the CS does weigh...

Nearly 75 years after the very first Porsche 356 No. 1 Roadster received its general operating permit, the brand is celebrating by looking both ahead and behind. To do so, it’s created the Vision 357, a stunning and sleek modern interpretation of the 356 that sits atop a modern 718 Cayman GT4 RS platform and which answers the question what would the dream of a sports car of Ferry Porsche might look like today.

Audi’s all-new S3 didn’t arrive in the U.S. until late in 2021, but the company’s R&D team is already out and about testing facelifted versions of both the sedan and the hatch model that’s offered alongside it in Europe. The Ingolstadt-based firm prefers an evolutionary approach...

U.S. pricing for the 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S starts at $216,100. That’s a lot of coin but it sounds like a relative bargain compared to the asking price of this particularly eye-catching 911 Turbo S available through McLaren Charlotte, listed for $319,996. This 911 Turbo S is a...

How much would you be willing to pay for a 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor that’s barely been used and is looking for a new home?. In the U.S., prices for the Bronco Raptor start at $70,095 and top out at $82,550 but that requires ordering one through a dealership and waiting many months for delivery. Evidently, some shoppers are willing to pay a premium to pick up the keys to a Bronco Raptor immediately, as evidenced by this one listed for sale through Bring a Trailer.