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Why Porsche is no longer a ‘premium’ sports car in China
Many new Chinese vehicles resemble their German rivals, including the wildly popular Xiaomi SU7, which mimics Porsche’s Taycan
FILE — Attendees examine a Porsche Taycan at the Beijing Auto Show, on April 25, 2024. Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers. (Gilles Sabrié/The New York Times)
auto shows
Cadillac harkens back to its ‘57 Brougham with Celestiq as it remakes lineup
The Cadillac Celestiq halo EV on display at the 2025 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto on Feb. 13, 2025.
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Want an affordable supercar you can have fun with? The passion for Hot Wheels
Hot Wheels Matchbox design director Bryan Benedict at the Toronto auto show.
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Lifesize Lego McLaren that Lando Norris drove inspires fans at Canadian International AutoShow
Fans and media take pictures of the lifesize Lego McLaren P1 at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto on Feb. 13, 2025.
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The ABCs of winter driving are all about doing one thing at a time
Mark Richardson practised controlling understeer through numerous corners with a front-wheel-drive Toyota Camry, and oversteer with an all-wheel-drive Toyota 4Runner.

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Volkswagen’s new ID.Buzz is very cool even with its low range and high priceVideo11:59

GM gives up on loss-making Cruise robotaxi businessVideo1:38

The Honda Civic Hybrid is annoying because it’s so goodVideo8:28

Honda, Toyota report drop in profits amid Chinese competitionVideo1:16

Kia hits a homerun with EV9: First non-luxury, three-row EVVideo11:08

World's priciest supercars make their debut at California car showVideo1:54

Tesla drops delivery goal of 20 million vehiclesVideo1:35

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