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The T’s one of the few manual-shift cars left, even at Porsche No automatic, no rear seats, no sunroof—no problem 911 T is priced from $135,995 for the coupe, $149,295 for the cabrio The Porsche 911 entered the hybrid era for the 2025 model year, but it hasn’t given up the keys to its old place in the gas-powered era. In fact, the latest 911 in the family looks directly to that past for inspiration. It’s that point in the lifecycle for the 2025 911 Carrera T, which turns back the clock ever so slightly on the 911’s relentless technological…

Before I started writing and editing stories about cars on a daily basis, I was covering consumer tech, specifically smartphones. The auto industry moves fast, but tech moves faster. Think about it: Giants like Apple and Samsung redesign entire product lines on an annual basis. Two decades ago, the smallest semiconductors were 90 nanometers in size; now, they’re only 3 nm and still shrinking. How many AI-generated images or videos did you come across on your social media feeds, say, five years ago? The pace of advancement is relentless, and as cars have become increasingly driven by software, that acceleration…

It’s often said that variety is the spice of life. If you agree, you’ll be pretty happy about the new models joining the 2025 Porsche Taycan lineup. The automaker confirmed the new Taycan GTS and Taycan 4 EVs Tuesday morning, with the former being offered as a sedan and Sport Turismo wagon while the latter is offered only as a sedan. The new additions grow the 2025 Porsche Taycan lineup to a whopping 13 trims, so there shouldn’t be any reason you can’t get your hands on the Taycan of your dreams. Well, except for money, I suppose. Sign up…

If everybody knows one thing about EV performance, it’s that they’re crazy quick off the line. They hit 60 miles per hour in almost no time—only 1.9 seconds for the Tesla Model S Plaid—and they can easily keep it up for a full quarter-mile pass. Drag races against run-of-the-mill performance cars with internal combustion engines just aren’t fair, and you can find dozens of videos of EVs lighting up drag strips all over the world. From here on out, though, you won’t find any filmed at Willowbank Raceway because the facility just banned electric cars from testing and competing due…

Lucid Motors makes high-dollar, luxury electric vehicles with stylish designs and plush interiors, so turning one into a cop car wouldn’t make much sense. But then I saw this: a Lucid Air in full cop car livery with front push bars, lights, and, most importantly, steel wheels. Suddenly it makes a little more sense. According to a recent X post by the automaker, the Lucid Air recently participated in California Highway Patrol vehicle testing. It remains unclear how well Lucid’s patrol car performed, if the agency plans on buying any of them, or even if Lucid intends to build any…

Infiniti brought a QX80 concept that’s ready for tailgating to the 2024 SEMA show, now running in Las Vegas. The Autograph Lounge concept is based on the redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80, with most of the changes at the back. A television and custom Klipsch audio system—from the same supplier of the QX80’s factory audio systems—are mounted in the cargo area, with the latter featuring speaker grilles that match the ones in the cabin. Infiniti AUTOGRAPH Loung concept Infiniti also installed drawers for smaller items, with everything wrapped in burgundy leather to match the seats. The high-end setup looks more appropriate…

California-based UP.FIT, a division of Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance, has turned a Tesla Model S Plaid into a police car. Debuting at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the Plaid police cruiser is destined for a community outreach program of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, according to Unplugged Performance. The company’s UP.FIT division has done several Tesla police conversions, including a Cybertruck police cruiser, and made similar modifications to this Model S. Tesla Model S Plaid police car by Unplugged Performance A new wiring harness integrates police lights, which are mounted behind the windshield and rear window, as well…

If you’ve been waiting to lease a Tesla Cybertruck, your time is now. The cheapest Cybertruck—the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model—will run you $999 per month after a $7,500 down payment, for 36 months. Make sure to untick the box on the configurator to include Tesla’s estimated gas savings, though, as that inaccurately drops the monthly price to $907 per month.  Despite being far more expensive than initially promised, the Cybertruck has been a sales success. Even after Tesla killed off the $63,235 rear-wheel-drive version in August, the Cybertruck still went on to become the third best-selling EV in America over the…

If you’ve ever spent time on the automotive side of YouTube, you’ve probably heard this story: Someone had to hustle their custom build out the door with the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas only days away. That same ol’ familiar tale was just told by TJ Hunt, though his situation is a bit different. His Ford Mustang never made it to the show floor after early claims that it was banned, and what’s more, “a large auto manufacturer” hit him with a cease and desist order. (Let the reader be aware: He’s talking about Ford.) That’s Hunt’s Mustang on…

Nissan unveiled Frontier Tarmac concept at 2024 SEMA show Concept developed with Chris Forsberg and features prototype Nismo parts Supercharger lifts output of Frontier 3.8-liter V-6 to 440 hp Nissan teamed up with professional drifter Chris Forsberg to build a wild Frontier street truck concept for the 2024 SEMA show, which is currently running in Las Vegas. The concept, dubbed the Frontier Tarmac, was unveiled on Tuesday together with the previously revealed Frontier Project Trailgater, a pickup truck designed for tailgating in locations only an off-road vehicle can reach. Nissan Frontier Tarmac concept The Frontier Tarmac, as the name suggests,…