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[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] It’s taken years, but the first Tesla convertible has finally arrived. There’s a catch, though: It wasn’t designed or built by the EV maker. Earlier this week, Italian coachbuilder Ares Design unveiled its latest project, a one-of-a-kind convertible based on the Model S. The stunning custom job reimagines the brand’s top-of-the-line sedan as…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Spanish automaker Seat revealed its performance-oriented brand Cupra a couple of years back. The cars look good, come with a load of niceties, and of course, are strong performers. But, no amount of power or mods are ever enough and that is essentially what’s keeping the aftermarket companies running. ABT Sportsline, the company…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2019 Ford Ranger Cars.com photo by Christian Lantry In an action similar to fellow Detroit automaker GM in November, Ford will recall some 2.7 million model-year 2006-12 cars, pickup trucks and SUVs for defective Takata airbag inflators. The move comes after federal authorities denied a 2017 petition for exemption in which Ford cited…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Ford has filed a new trademark application for the Thunderbird name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, according to documents spotted by Muscle Cars & Trucks. But that doesn’t mean a new Ford Thunderbird is on the way. The application was filed on January 13, and specifies that Ford is applying to use the…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Cars.com photo by Christian Lantry Most significant changes: New Sport trim level; new, more-powerful engine for higher trims (including Sport); available lane-centering steering; styling tweaks; different suspension tuning Price change: $140 to $640 on gas-only Crosstrek for carryover trim levels; $240 on Crosstrek Hybrid On sale: Now Which should you…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Despite debuting amid one of the most difficult sales years in automotive history, the Porsche Taycan made quite the splash last year, selling over 20,000 units. And sales could get even more brisk for the model in 2021, thanks to introduction of a more accessible base option. Earlier this week, the German automaker…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] Formula Drift, the major American series for drifting competition, has announced a 2021 schedule, adding that dates are subject to change pending on the status of the coronavirus pandemic. The sanctioning body also announced that the former Pro2 series has been renamed Prospec. Two new facilities are included on the 2021 schedule —…

[bsa_pro_ad_space id=14] With two years having passed since its debut at the Chicago International Auto Show, Volkswagen has unveiled a slightly updated version of the Golf GTI-powered Jetta GLI for the United States. Part of the US Jetta line-up since 1984, the MQB underpinned GLI sits 15 mm closer to the ground than the standard…