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New Dodge Charger Scat Pack Gets a Twin-Turbo Six-Cylinder Engine

Dodge's new Charger Scat Pack uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine called the SIXPACK, according to Road & Track.

A close-up of an electric car being charged with a yellow cable.
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Charging Habits That May Wear Out an Electric Car's Battery

Engadget says simple limits on how full you charge, how hot it gets and how fast you charge can help a battery last.

A grey Porsche Macan electric SUV driving on a wet road at an intersection.
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Porsche's Electric Macan Turbo Looks Ordinary but Drives Fast

A TechCrunch reviewer says the electric SUV blends into traffic yet accelerates like a sports car.

A white Waymo self-driving Jaguar I-PACE vehicle driving on a city street with a skyline in the background.
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Waymo's Self-Driving Taxis Are Heading to Canada

The company has approval to join Ontario's pilot program and will start by mapping Toronto's streets.

Porsche Mission S | Design Walkaround with Tobias Sühlmann
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Porsche Shows Mission S Concept Car, a Preview of Its Next Look

The sleek concept points to a new flagship sports car that would sit above the famous 911.

A silver electric SUV parked on a cobblestone street in a European town.
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Mercedes-AMG Shows an Electric SUV With Up to 1,153 Horsepower

The 2028 AMG GT SUV comes in three versions and is expected at U.S. dealers in summer 2027.

A vintage brown convertible car viewed from the side, showing both the driver's side and the passenger seating area.
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How Does Your Car Know Someone Is Sitting in the Passenger Seat?

Sensors under the seat cushion measure weight, which is why a heavy bag can set off the seat belt chime.

Porsche Mission S | Design Walkaround with Tobias Sühlmann
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Porsche's New Flagship Sports Car Could Offer a Manual Gearbox If Buyers Ask for One

The Mission S concept shows where Porsche is heading, and the company says customer demand will shape the final car.

A large wall made of stacked black rubber car tires.
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Why New Tires Have Colored Stripes on the Tread

The painted lines are for factory workers and machines, not for the person buying the tires.

A red Bentley luxury SUV parked in a parking lot, viewed from the front quarter.
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Bentley Is Owned by Volkswagen, but Its Cars Are Not Built in Germany

The story goes back to a 1998 bidding war between BMW and Volkswagen over two British luxury brands.

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Do Car Sun Shades Really Work? What the Science Says

A study found that a simple windshield shade cut the dashboard temperature by about 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

A car driving on a snowy road during a winter storm, representing the conditions where road salt is used.
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Why Road Salt Is So Bad for Your Car's Paint

Salt keeps winter roads safer, but combined with moisture it speeds up rust, especially on chipped paint.

Side profile view of a red electric sedan parked outdoors against an overcast sky.
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How the New Tesla Roadster Pulled Off Its Jump and Upside-Down Drive

Car and Driver explains the compressed-air thrusters and fans behind the reveal stunts.

A mechanic's gloved hand checking the oil level of a car engine using a dipstick and a white cloth.
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What Really Happens When You Take Your Car In for an Oil Change

Motor1 walks through the steps, from checking the oil type to draining and replacing the filter.