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AI Dealership Clones Are Getting Better We are all too familiar with fake websites and social media pages that pose as celebrities or established businesses. Now scammers are pushing that playbook further with artificial intelligence. As first reported by Automotive News, a recent case out of North Carolina shows how convincing this has become. A buyer wired $77,300 for a Lexus GX 550 that did not exist. The dealership he believed he was dealing with was real, but it had no involvement in the

Southern California’s Biggest Porsche Gathering Air|Water Festival returns to Costa Mesa, California, on April 25, 2026, continuing its rise as Southern California’s largest single-marque Porsche gathering. The event traces its roots to Luftgekühlt, German for “air-cooled”, the globally renowned Porsche celebration centered on the heritage, culture, and engineering purity of classic air-cooled 911 models. While Luftgekühlt became a benchmark enthusiast event worldwide, its exclusive focus natura

(Photos by Darr Hawthorne) • Dennis Troggio’s jaw-dropping 1955 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, built by the craftsmen at Type One Restoration, didn’t just turn heads at the Grand National Roadster Show—it owned the room, earning the 2026 Al Slonaker Memorial Award. In a field stacked with heavy hitters, Troggio’s Ghia emerged on top of 12 finalists that included a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette, a 1956 Plymouth Roadrunner, and a 1951 Studebaker Champion. Presented in honor of Al and Mary Slonaker—the visi

Alex Hernandez and I have been friends for several years, and the night we met was pretty funny. We were both invited to dinner with a group of people that lets just say were a little mismatched, at least on the surface. Because all of us were car guys, there was some common language, but when Alex and I realized that we were both from Northern California we had an instant connection. Everyone knows that there is always some connection between people that grew up in the same area, even if they w

Stellantis has quietly transformed its most ambitious European electric vehicle project into a lesson in caution. According to Italpassion, the company has closed its Cassino plant in Italy and essentially paused three important models after realising that customers, regulators, and its own product plans were no longer aligned.

Not Quite the Farewell After Alfa Romeo unveiled what were believed to be the final Quadrifoglio versions of the Giulia and Stelvio with the Collezione editions late last year, the Italian marque reopened orders for the performance-oriented models. However, there’s a catch: production is running only through 2027, and the revived Quadrifoglio variants will not be offered in the U.S. Instead, the reopened order books are exclusively for Europe. The decision is said to be tied to Alfa Romeo’s move

Alfa Romeo's Oddball We all know that Alfa Romeo cars have a sporty zing to them. Whether it's with a small hatchback or a 505 hp hot sedan, you can always count on the Italian automaker to spice up your daily drive. Alfa's long history is awash in fun and zesty daily runabouts like the Alfasud, Spider, and Giulia, and occasionally dip into exotica with models such as the 8C Competizione and 33 Stradale. But Alfa also made a few utility vehicles back in the day, believe it or not. You'll have to

Perhaps Alfa Romeo and Maserati shouldn't work together. A few weeks ago, the two famed Italian brands joined forces to launch the Bottegafuoriserie project, intended to "combine the core competencies of both brands in the areas of design, development, and manufacturing," including the creation of limited-edition models, and their first such project is this, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 'Luna Rossa,' Italian for 'red moon.' The special edition will be limited to just 10 examples worldwide,

EV Ambitions Recalibrated Alfa Romeo was one of the brands that once vowed to go all-electric this decade, but had to pump the brakes due to shifting market conditions. Now, the Italian marque is instead adopting a multi-powertrain approach, telling Autocar that the “world is not ready everywhere” for electric vehicles. That is because not every market has the same level of EV adoption. EVs may work in some parts of the world, while hybrids may be a better fit elsewhere. Alfa Romeo is sticking w

Hanging in There Despite its rivals being offering models a generation or two older, Alfa Romeo is still holding on to the current iterations of its Giulia and Stelvio. The Giulia debuted in 2015 for the 2016 model year, dusting off a name last used in the early-70s. After that, it was the Stelvio, the Italian automaker's first true attempt at the luxury compact crossover market. Today, both are at least a decade old and will be hanging around for a little longer. The two actually received a sta

Icons of the ‘70s The '70s produced some of the most iconic cars ever made, including the Lamborghini Countach – the poster car that hung on countless bedroom walls – and the Ferrari Dino 246. The decade also gave rise to infamous machines like the Porsche 930 Turbo, nicknamed the “Widowmaker” because some drivers struggled with its turbo lag and unforgiving handling characteristics. With so many legendary nameplates emerging from that decade and so much time having passed, it is easy to see why

Alfa Romeo’s future is finally starting to take shape. During Stellantis’ 2026 Investor Day presentation, the Italian brand confirmed two major additions to its lineup: a new compact SUV and a mysterious low-volume “Bottega Fuoriserie” project developed alongside Maserati. These announcements come at an important time for Alfa Romeo and its parent company. Stellantis lost $26.3 billion last year, yet Alfa Romeo's global sales rose by 20.1%. That said, the company’s lineup has started to feel in

Russian Porsche Owners Left High and Dry Imagine walking out to your car, pressing the start button, and getting absolutely nothing. No crank, no lights on the dash, nothing. That’s exactly what happened to hundreds of Porsche owners in Russia last week. The issue is with the Vehicle Tracking System, a satellite-based security system that’s supposed to protect against theft. Instead, it turned these Porsches into driveway ornaments.  The issue was first reported at the end of November, with owne

Turbo noises are great. I’m a fan of all power adders, but there is something super cool and sexy about a turbo car running up the road at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. And the cool thing about this event is that all these cars are different. There aren’t 18 of the same thing, as some are mild and some are wild, but all of them cool. So if you are fan of exhaust produced boost, then check out the video below and let us know which one of these fun rides is your favorite. Video Description: OK

While Bonneville gets most of the attention in Land Speed Racing, because it clearly is home to the biggest and baddest land speed racing events of the year, most land speed racers will tell you that El Mirage is the most challenging and rewarding land speed racing venue anywhere. And if you have been there, you understand that. If you haven’t been there though, you’ll need to see it to believe it. Thankfully, you can watch this weekend’s SCTA races from El Mirage right here. Check out all the

BMW’s Upcoming Plans BMW’s future lineup came into sharper focus last week when the brand’s US online shop accidentally listed several upcoming models ahead of schedule. The leak points to a handful of new vehicles set to arrive for the 2027 model year. One of the big reveals: the next-generation BMW X5. That confirms BMW’s midsize SUV is getting a full redesign soon. A separate leak from a trusted insider on the Bimmer Post forum just added more detail. This post lays out early specs and a roug

Kia has confirmed that the North American premiere of the second-generation Seltos SUV will take place at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on April 1. Already available in South Korea, the new Kia Seltos for the US is expected to carry over the same 'Opposites United' design language that is featured on the latest models from the brand, including the new Telluride. The design philosophy is said to “highlight the intersection and tension between nature and humanity.” No Surprises on the

A Strong Start, Then a Hiccup The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride has already made meaningful contributions to the brand, with the model setting a new all-time monthly U.S. sales record of 13,198 units last month, just a few hundred units behind the top-selling Sportage. Yet some examples may already be facing issues after Kia recalled 13,499 Telluride units — along with 1,371 2026MY K4 Hatchback units — over a seatbelt anchor buckle problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Audi has officially taken the wraps off the all-new RS 5, and it's a plug-in hybrid monster with an imposing presence, developing more power than any BMW M3 to date and even outmuscling the 621-horsepower C8 Audi RS 6 Avant. The refined 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 is now joined by an electric motor to produce a beefy 630 hp, which goes to all four wheels through a hybridized eight-speed transmission and an all-new rear transaxle with electromechanical torque vectoring, which Audi claims is a world f

Every time there's a new BMW 3 Series, the world sits up and takes notice, and this time is no different. Munich's benchmark sports sedan has gone electric, adopting the i3 moniker previously used on the automaker's first mass-produced EV, the i3 supermini, but fear not, a combustion-powered 3er will come along soon enough. If you're not here because you're interested in EVs, it's because you want to critique the new Bimmer's styling, and that's okay, because every 3 Series' appearance is loved

General Motors is gearing up to shake up the pickup truck segment this year. In the company’s latest earnings report for 2025, it confirmed that new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierrapickup trucks will be revealed later this year. The current Silverado and Sierra first went on sale in 2018, making them older than all key rivals besides Ram’s 1500. Even so, combined sales of the Silverado and Sierra led the full-size segment last year. Here’s a look at what we can expect from the 2027 pickups. Fa

The Kia Seltos first arrived back in 2019, and since then, it's been a consistently strong performer for the Korean brand, amassing U.S. sales of roughly 300,000 units. But now it's time for an all-new model, and Kia has shared the first clear images of the second generation of the subcompact SUV with a design that will bring it in line with the current range, thanks to the Opposites United design language. This means it will look more like an EV to some, but don't worry - the same combustion po

Since late last year, Mercedes-AMG has been teasing its latest take on the luxury high-performance four-door "coupe," the AMG GT 4-Door, and while we already have a good idea of what to expect from the exterior thanks to the Concept AMG GT XX and various spy shots, the cabin of the concept was clearly too extreme to ever make production without being toned down heavily. Affaltberbach has now revealed the interior of its first n-house EV, and it's a clear bridge between present and future AMG. It

A Crucial Model We called the soon-to-be-outgoing model a baby seven-seater done right. Okay, it didn't have the most cavernous third-row area, but as far as entry-level luxury crossovers went, it didn't feel like a bog-standard small crossover with a fancy badge for the sake of owning something with a three-pointed star. Now, Mercedes-Benz has rolled out the all-new GLB. It's the biggest of the front-drive models, and the first to benefit from the comprehensively redesigned CLA's platform. Th

Roughly a week ago, JLR confirmed that the long-awaited electric Range Rover SUV will arrive this year, and it will be joined by an all-electric Velar replacement. Autoblog's spies have now captured a prototype of this new Velar undergoing cold-weather testing in northern Europe, and unlike the early prototype spotted on the Nürburgring last year, this development mule has ditched attempts to hide an aggressively sloping roofline. The result is something decidedly sporty, and as much as the term