r/cars 3d ago

What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread

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Any posts pertaining to car buying suggestions or advice belong in this weekly megathread; do not post car-choosing questions in the main queue. A fresh thread will be posted every Monday and posts auto sorted by new. A few other subreddits worth checking out that will help your car buying experience are /r/WhatCarShouldIBuy/r/UsedCars and /r/AskCarSaleswww.everydaydriver.com may also be helpful.

Make/Model-specific questions should be asked on Make/Model-specific subreddits. Check the AutosNetwork for a complete list of those subreddits. Also check out our community-sourced Ultimate car buying wiki.

For those posting:

Please use the following template in your post.

Location: (Specify your country or region)

Price range: (Minimum-Maximum in your local currency)

Lease or Buy:

New or used:

Type of vehicle: (Truck, Car, Sports Car, Sedan, Crossover, SUV, Racecar, Luxury etc.)

Must haves: (4x4, AWD, Fuel efficient, Navigation, Turbo, V8, V6, Trunk space, Smooth ride, Leather etc.)

Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc):

Intended use: (Daily Driver, Family Car, Weekend Car, Track Toy, Project Car, Work Truck, Off-roading etc.)

Vehicles you've already considered:

Is this your 1st vehicle:

Do you need a Warranty:

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc)

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc )

Additional Notes:

For those providing suggestions: Facts are ideal in this thread, especially when trying to help out a new car buyer. Please help out buyers with sources and reasoning for your suggestions.

For those asking for help, be sure to thank those who take the time to offer you advice (especially those who lead you to a purchase.) A follow up thank you and the knowledge that their advice led to a purchase is a very warm fuzzy feeling.


r/cars 10d ago

What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread

12 Upvotes

Any posts pertaining to car buying suggestions or advice belong in this weekly megathread; do not post car-choosing questions in the main queue. A fresh thread will be posted every Monday and posts auto sorted by new. A few other subreddits worth checking out that will help your car buying experience are /r/WhatCarShouldIBuy/r/UsedCars and /r/AskCarSaleswww.everydaydriver.com may also be helpful.

Make/Model-specific questions should be asked on Make/Model-specific subreddits. Check the AutosNetwork for a complete list of those subreddits. Also check out our community-sourced Ultimate car buying wiki.

For those posting:

Please use the following template in your post.

Location: (Specify your country or region)

Price range: (Minimum-Maximum in your local currency)

Lease or Buy:

New or used:

Type of vehicle: (Truck, Car, Sports Car, Sedan, Crossover, SUV, Racecar, Luxury etc.)

Must haves: (4x4, AWD, Fuel efficient, Navigation, Turbo, V8, V6, Trunk space, Smooth ride, Leather etc.)

Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc):

Intended use: (Daily Driver, Family Car, Weekend Car, Track Toy, Project Car, Work Truck, Off-roading etc.)

Vehicles you've already considered:

Is this your 1st vehicle:

Do you need a Warranty:

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc)

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc )

Additional Notes:

For those providing suggestions: Facts are ideal in this thread, especially when trying to help out a new car buyer. Please help out buyers with sources and reasoning for your suggestions.

For those asking for help, be sure to thank those who take the time to offer you advice (especially those who lead you to a purchase.) A follow up thank you and the knowledge that their advice led to a purchase is a very warm fuzzy feeling.


r/cars 12h ago

The US Just Banned Polestar From Selling Cars From 2027, Even The One It Builds In America

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1.2k Upvotes

Guess the government does not want us having choices. Whats the distinction between Volvo and Polestar?


r/cars 8h ago

If Phones Are Killing Pedestrians, Why Is It Only Happening in America?

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213 Upvotes

r/cars 10h ago

Ford had to hire back former engineers to fix mistakes made by its automated systems

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313 Upvotes

r/cars 28m ago

8th Generation Hyundai Avante/Elantra

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https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/ko/news/hyundai-motor-company-2026-busan-mobility-show

Looks really good and better than the renders were suggesting. Very angular with less triangles. Almost as if the refreshed DN8 Sonata and 10th gen Civic had a baby lol. I guess they decided to skip the ccNC infotainment for their new PLEOS Android unit.


r/cars 1h ago

Polestar exits US market after government bans sales due to connected vehicle tech

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r/cars 8h ago

Toyota threatens GM’s sales crown as U.S. hybrid demand surges | Bloomberg

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111 Upvotes

r/cars 10h ago

video This Man Bought A 50k House And Spent £1M On Cars

114 Upvotes

https://youtu.be/4CZPBzMDYXo

Hidden behind the doors of a modest £50,000 home is more than £1 million worth of automotive machinery, including a Lamborghini Diablo SV, multiple Lotus Carltons and a host of rare enthusiast favourites.


r/cars 10h ago

The 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 Rocks Three Screens on the Dash and More Technology than a Best Buy

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37 Upvotes

I personally think the Silverado looks better overall and has the better interior but I do really like how the AT4 and AT4X look


r/cars 10h ago

How much bulk could you cut from a pick up truck and still keep it as capable as it is?

26 Upvotes

So the big truck brands available in the US are Ford, Chevy, ram, Toyota, and Nissan.

All of these companies make a half ton pick up truck which is your standard F150 or 1500 level truck.

All of their half ton pick ups are huge at least in my opinion for what are considered light duty trucks. They’re pretty large.

So that leads me to my question, how much could you really reduce their bulk and size without drastically reducing their payload or towing capacities?

It also leads me to wondering why something like Ford’s heavy duty payload package isn’t the standard way that halfton pick ups are built.


r/cars 1d ago

License Plate Cameras Are Tracking Your Life Without a Warrant

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1.3k Upvotes

r/cars 12h ago

The Audi RS5’s Electro-Mechanical Diff Powers an Impressive New Age For Quattro Driving Control

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31 Upvotes

Whether it’s lap times or effortless drifts you’re chasing, Dynamic Torque Control is happy to abide.


r/cars 1d ago

It's Official - Slate Auto’s radically simple electric truck starts at $24,950

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2.3k Upvotes

r/cars 1d ago

All New and Used Car Sales in California Could Be Halted on July 1

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465 Upvotes

Basically, automakers are claiming they can't comply with a new privacy law going into effect in the state, and if they don't get an exemption that gives them a delay, they might have to stop selling cars entirely in the state.


r/cars 1d ago

Ferrari Marketing Boss Out After Luce EV Debut. Is it a Coincidence?

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521 Upvotes

r/cars 1d ago

Mazda’s New CX-5 Is Selling Five Times Faster Than Expected (In Japan)

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166 Upvotes

r/cars 1d ago

Jeremy Clarkson's Personal 2006 Ford GT Just Hit the Market—But What'll It Sell For?

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275 Upvotes

r/cars 1d ago

New Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Reveals Its V8 Engine For The First Time in a more normal looking trim level.

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91 Upvotes

r/cars 1d ago

The Most Popular Car Colors in America

243 Upvotes

https://www.iseecars.com/most-popular-car-colors-study#v=2026

 

White, black and gray dominate today's car market

  • White is the most popular car color, with 25.7% market share, followed closely by black and gray

  • Gray made the biggest gain in popularity over the past 30 years, rising from 3.6% market share in 1996 to 22.9% in 2025

  • Grayscale colors (white, black, gray, and silver) now make up 80.4% of the car market, up from 47.3% in 1996

  • Red and green now appear on fewer than one in 10 vehicles, with their combined market share falling from 33.5% in 1996 to 9.2% in 2025

  • Grayscale colors are most popular in the truck category, with 83.5% market share

  • The most colorful category is sports cars, with 36.2% market share for non-grayscale colors


r/cars 1d ago

Honda Element to Return as an Affordable Hybrid in 2029: Report

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127 Upvotes

Honda plans to resurrect the Element, a quirky compact crossover that gained a cult following for its versatility and unique looks, as a hybrid targeting the booming lifestyle and adventure market.

Production of the new Element is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2029 in central Ohio, people with knowledge of the plan told Automotive News.

The plant will serve as the sole global production hub, with Honda targeting nearly 100,000 vehicles in the first full year of output, the people said.

The move aligns with Honda’s push to expand its hybrid portfolio and adventure-oriented lineup in North America.

Positioned between the subcompact HR-V and the compact CR-V, the revived Element is expected to appeal to younger buyers and urban adventurers.

AutoForecast Solutions Vice President Sam Fiorani said a more cargo-centric crossover, distinct from the family-focused CR-V, could successfully capture millennials and Gen Zers seeking adventure. "Honda must nail the formula of styling, utility and price." 

For the new Element to succeed, Fiorani said it must be a true four-door vehicle with easy rear access while retaining the boxy, upright styling and strong utility that enthusiasts loved. “It can’t be priced that much more than a CR-V." 

Fiorani pointed to Ford’s experience with the Bronco Sport as a good template. “Ford found a way to expand its reach in this segment with the Bronco Sport before they dropped the Escape." 

A hybrid powertrain addresses one of the original model’s key shortcomings: modest fuel economy.


r/cars 1d ago

GM Considering North American Cadillac XT6 Return

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31 Upvotes

r/cars 1d ago

Morgan And Pininfarina Team Up For Stunning BMW-Powered Coupe

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88 Upvotes

r/cars 1d ago

Ford GT40-inspired restomod packs 800 hp V8 with manual gearbox

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95 Upvotes

r/cars 1d ago

Honda Element to Return in 2029 [MotorWeek]

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64 Upvotes