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Sat Dec 13 2025

I tested dozens of new cars in 2025. Here are my favorite features

Detroit Free Press auto critic Mark Phelan tests dozens of new cars every year. Here are some of his favorite new features in 2025.

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Why the 2026 Toyota bZ is a game-changer for electric SUVs

The bZ starts at a lower price than the outgoing model — a good value for a vehicle that's vastly improved in key areas and offers a sporty ride.

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Electric vehicle charging is available at the Thousand Oaks Transportation Center on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. The County of Ventura plans to build east and west county charging centers paired with solar and battery storage to provide first responders and the public with EV charging during grid outages and emergency events.

European Commission plans to scrap 2035 combustion engine ban

The planned ban was a key part of the EU's strategy to drive the continent's decarbonization and boost the development of electric vehicles.

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15 gifts every teen car lover actually wants this year

Shopping for car enthusiasts is never simple. Practical, fun and frivolous, these automotive-themed gifts are rated "T" for teen.

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Decorated classic vehicle at Willow Glen Christmas Lights Tour and Toy Drive in San Jose, CA.

See festive rides decorated with holiday cheer for Christmas

Lights brighten homes and trees this holiday season, and some even take it further by adorning their cars with Christmas decorations. Check it out.

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Visitors look at the Volvo exhibit at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles.

The LA Auto Show channels Detroit's Autorama vibe. Here's what I saw.

The LA Auto Show had plenty of new vehicles on display in addition to pieces of LA car culture. Does that offer some possibilities for Detroit?

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Ford Motor Co. will stop production of the Lincoln Corsair, seen here, at Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky later this year. Ford has not announced what vehicle will replace the small SUV.

Consumer Reports reveals 2026 top 10 auto brands: See the list

Ford's Lincoln was among Consumer Reports' top 10 brands to join affordable, mass market names like Subaru, Honda, Toyota and Hyundai. See the report card.

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We tested the Ford F-150 Raptor R and it blew us away

After a fun first drive in the latest version of the heroic Raptor R, we were ready to spend more time with the most raucous F-150 pickup you can buy.

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See the most stolen cars of 2025

A list released in September by the National Insurance Crime Bureau shows the most stolen cars of the first half of the year. See if yours is on it.

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Check out the ultra-exclusive 2026 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

The 33 Stradale isn't just rare; it sits in the hyper-limited, bespoke category. Hand-built and fully customized, only 33 cars are available worldwide.

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