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Toyota is reviving the Scion name with a four-wheel-drive kei truck built in the US. But there's a catch.

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The Physics Behind Why SUVs Are More Likely To Roll Over In A Crash

SUVs have a higher center of gravity, but just how much does that affect your safety when things go wrong?

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Average New Car Prices Just Hit Another Record: $51,000

Bigger vehicles, rising MSRPs, and fewer incentives are making new cars harder to afford.

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The Manual C8 Corvette Is Real, And Really Expensive

Chevy won't build a manual C8 Corvette, so one aftermarket company is taking matters into its own hands. But it could cost up to $70,000.

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From Detroit To Tokyo: Where Every Major Automaker Calls Home

BMW, Ford, Toyota, and more—here’s where the world's biggest car companies are located.

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The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD Is All About Confidence: Driven

Don’t let the carryover skin fool you—big changes make Chevy's stoutest truck easier for owners.

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KTM X-Bow Unveils Arrow: A 330-HP Side-By-Side UTV With Audi Power

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Honda is reportedly considering a revival of its quirky Element SUV. Here's what we know.

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Mercedes Chairman Says Gas And Diesel Engines Still Have 10–15 Years Left

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This Alpina Volkswagen Beetle Render Is Weird In All The Right Ways

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BMW Is Considering A V8-Powered Alpina Coupe

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