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When it comes to automakers that might want to make paddle shifters feel more engaging and responsive, Toyota is probably somewhere near the bottom of the list. But CarBuzz has just found a patent that shows Toyota is doing exactly that. It is looking at a new shift control system that could better respond to the driver and even remember what you wanted.

Hyundai is one of the automakers that has put a big budget into developing hydrogen vehicles. Like other automakers with an eye on a hydrogen future, Hyundai has built affordable vehicles, but word has been that the South Korean automaker would build a production hydrogen-powered supercar as early as this year. And you know what supercar we're talking about.

Hiroshi Okuda, who joined Toyota in 1955 at the age of 22 after graduating from university and went on to lead Toyota during a period of massive growth in the US and overseas, has died. He was 93, passing on August 8 of natural causes, the automaker announced this week. And his effect on Toyota – and the entire automotive world – cannot be overstated.

Dutch supercar builder Spyker — which has been referred to as the 'Dutch Pagani' — is back, and at this year's Monterey Car Week, the specialist automaker has launched its first new product in a decade. After a troubled period of failed product launches — the Koenigsegg-engined models never really materialized — and multiple changes in ownership, there's finally something to show, and what a something it is, including V8 power, hand-wrought detailing, and no hint of an automatic gearbox in sight

Genesis has a new flagship on the way in the form of the GV90 – a full-size, all-electric, luxury SUV. In luxury terms, the Genesis GV90 will compete with Mercedes and Bentley at the top-end of the SUV market. It's the South Korean brand's most ambitious vehicle yet, and to pull all that weight around, it needs a big battery.

After decades of high-performance automakers distancing themselves from manual transmissions, Monterey Car Week 2026 included a surprising number of stick-shifted sports and supercar debuts, ranging from the aspirational Porsche 911 Carrera S to the unattainable Gordon Murray Special Vehicles S1. Unfortunately for do-it-yourselfers, Lamborghini doesn't have any plans to join those ranks, as we learned in an interview with Stephan Winkelmann, chairman and CEO at the Raging Bull.

Flock's AI-powered automatic license plate reader (ALPR) mass surveillance system is getting huge pushback from the public, and now the feds are involved. Across the country, concerned citizens and activists have demanded local legislators get rid of Flock cameras being used in their areas, resulting in over 100 cities canceling their Flock contracts. But it seems the next stage of this battle is shifting from cameras to social media.

Clearly, Ford is pushing its iconic Mustang in new directions, and we're not just talking about the GTD, the Dark Horse, the Dark Horse SC, or the RTR. These variants pay tribute to generations of past Mustangs, from the Boss 302 and SVT Cobra to both old and new versions of the GT350 and GT500. Let's not forget the 1968 Highland Green Bullitt fastback.

Depending on your perspective, Trump administration tariffs have leveled the playing field by penalizing vehicle importers and by giving the US more leverage in trade talks. Or, tariffs have disrupted fragile automotive supply chains, punished US consumers with higher vehicle prices, and cost automakers billions of dollars. But this much is certain: automakers (both foreign and domestic) have responded by investing in more US manufacturing.

The battle for extreme high-speed off-roaders just gained another prize fighter. Land Rover, a company that certainly knows a thing or two about going off-road, is no longer content to just drive over rough terrain. It wants to fly over things at speed.

The latest generation of the BMW M2 launched for the 2023 model year, sporting boxy body elements that set it apart from other current M models. The German automaker has been quick to iterate on the machine, refreshing it for 2025 with more power and introducing the even more hardcore M2 CS. The engineers reportedly aren't done tweaking the compact sports coupe because a new rumor suggests another performance variant before the vehicle's retirement.

When the McLaren P1 went into production in 2013, it landed as the spiritual successor to the legendary McLaren F1, and showed us the future of performance cars is hybrid technology. It's still a stunning piece of Formula 1-derived engineering, making over 900 horsepower from its 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 and electric motor setup.

When car companies develop and launch sports cars, the progression typically starts with a good, well-rounded road-going version. Once it's out, the automaker will then develop faster, more serious versions, usually culminating in some extreme variants and even race cars. That's even the progression that McLaren followed with its original F1 supercar.

A German news site published a report yesterday that Porsche was in the process of purchasing tuner and manufacturer RUF. The outlet reported that anonymous sources said the process was far along. However, RUF has recently provided a statement that vehemently denies that the company is for sale in any way. Furthermore, other companies that were mentioned in the German story gave responses of no comment.

Fifty-five years ago, the automobile that first earned the title of supercar evolved into the first Super Veloce. Today, Lamborghini is announcing that SV badge once again. This time it's the Revuelto that is getting the go-faster treatment, and with 1,065 horsepower it will definitely go faster. In fact, it's the fastest and most powerful Lamborghini production car ever.

At the risk of deepening the depression for car shoppers who can't afford a new car, iSeeCars.com has been studying the used-car market and found little evidence that consumers would do better financially if they shopped for a pre-owned vehicle. Sure, savvy buyers might find good used-car deals if they dig deep, or are comfortable transacting with a private seller, away from a showroom.

Hybrid cars don't have the same massive battery packs that fill the space under the car like an EV, but they also have to deal with most of the parts of a traditional gas car. That puts the battery back under the trunk or behind the seat, or somewhere else that hurts practicality. Toyota, the king of the hybrids, is working on a way to fix it, and CarBuzz has found the patent that would do it.

Is Ferrari planning something new? Another small-volume production car, perhaps? CarBuzz found a trademark application filed for a new name that could become that next vehicle. Is it a random set of letters and numbers, or does it call back to something from the company's past? This question arises when considering that its US importer once created its own limited-edition special for American buyers.

What's the one thing missing from the latest generation of the Dodge Charger? No, not a Hemi V8. The car is missing the police package version. It's the yin to the Scat Pack's yang, if you will. But it looks like Dodge is making it happen. A prototype has just shown up at one of the largest law enforcement vehicle shows to demonstrate what the company has planned.

The oldest new vehicle on sale in the US is about to get its biggest update in years. Chevrolet's Express van is getting a feature that you're probably shocked it didn't already have. One that we thought was mandatory long before model year 2027.