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When the CX-50 debuted in 2023, there were whispers that Mazda’s new compact SUV might replace the perennial best-selling CX-5. But as the arrival of the 2026 CX-5 confirms, that’s not the case. In fact, Mazda executives are adamant that the two compact SUVs can live together in perfect harmony. Speaking with Motor1, Mazda North…

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If you’re shopping for a small SUV, you’re in luck. This vehicle segment is the most crowded and most competitive. That means there is a bounty of excellent choices, and each model has to bring its “A” game to woo buyers. Two competitors doing just that are the 2025 Kia Sportage and 2025 Subaru Crosstrek….

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The first Iron Age flickered out a millennium or two ago, but its automotive equivalent is still going strong. Well, if not strong, it’s at least still going. Dodge, Ram, and other automakers still feature iron blocks as the foundations for their engines — despite a growing trend toward…

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Tips for Prepping Your Car and Yourself This article may contain affiliate links. Let’s be honest—long road trips can go from “freedom of the open road” to “why did I agree to this?” real fast. Somewhere between the third rest stop and the mysteriously disappearing cell service, even the most chill travelers start to fray….

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Nissan 350Z listed in Japan with a full Toyota GT 86 front fascia swap. The widebody kit and wheels create a dramatic exterior transformation. It’s being auctioned with 67,000 miles and starting bid of around $4,700. We love the first-generation Toyota GT 86 here at Carscoops. It proved itself to be one of the best…

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Electric vehicle (EV) brand Polestar says it’s not ready to rejoin Australia’s peak automotive industry organisation, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), because it still believes it doesn’t truly represent the local auto industry.  Along with US EV brand Tesla, Polestar Australia quit the FCAI in March 2024 in protest of the body’s criticism…

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Not all BMW M cars depreciate the same. Using fresh data from iSeeCars, we break down which high-performance models hold their value — and which ones drop like a rock. No one with any sense treats a car as an investment. But if you must throw your money into a depreciating asset, you might as…

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