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WRX Sales Soar 148% After Subaru Stops Charging Too Much

Lower pricing brought the entry WRX roaring back, proving how much that missing affordable trim really mattered to buyers

TL;DR: Lower pricing brought the entry WRX roaring back, proving how much that missing affordable trim really mattered to buyers
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This Porsche 964 Restomod Costs $577,000 Before You Even Buy The Donor Car

An air-cooled flat-six, a manual, and a power-to-weight ratio that shames the car Porsche sells today

More: This Porsche 964 Restomod Costs $577,000 Before You Even Buy The Donor Car. An air-cooled flat-six, a manual, and a power-to-weight ratio that shames the car Porsche sells today
TL;DR: An air-cooled flat-six, a manual, and a power-to-weight ratio that shames the car Porsche sells today
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Skoda’s Three-Row EV Brings 373 Miles To The Kia EV9 Fight

Every brand needs a flagship eventually, and Skoda’s is about to arrive with a name that looks like a typo.

More: Every brand needs a flagship eventually, and Skoda’s is about to arrive with a name that looks like a typo. The company has released sketches of the all-new Peaq, our first proper look at the design of the electric three-row SUV. The production car evolves the Vision 7S Concept of 2022 and slots in as the fully electric counterpart to the Kodiaq.
TL;DR: A three-row electric flagship from Skoda arrives June 23, taking aim at the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9
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2027 Ford Bronco Filson Is A Mid-$70k Premium Off-Roader Built To Age Gracefully

The Bronco Filson brings upscale outdoor utility to the rugged SUV, combining a tuned Raptor V6 engine with standard Sasquatch off road gear and quilted leather seats

TL;DR: The Bronco Filson brings upscale outdoor utility to the rugged SUV, combining a tuned Raptor V6 engine with standard Sasquatch off road gear and quilted leather seats
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The Polestar 2 Is Returning To North America

Photo by: Polestar Iulian Dnistran By : Iulian Dnistran Jun 4, at 4:16am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment The P…

More: The Chinese-built EV was discontinued in the United States last year, while Canada imported the last models in 2024. Now, Polestar’s first mass-market EV is coming back. The change opened the gates for several Chinese car brands to establish a presence in North America for the first time, and allowed some companies to significantly slash prices on their models .
TL;DR: The fan favorite EV is going back on sale in North America, thanks to Canada’s openness to Chinese-built electric cars.
Read original at Insideevs
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Hyundai Built A Georgia Plant Just For EVs, Now It’s Making Kia Hybrids

Kia's 2027 Sportage Hybrid is now built at a Georgia plant that was supposed to make nothing but electric cars

TL;DR: Kia's 2027 Sportage Hybrid is now built at a Georgia plant that was supposed to make nothing but electric cars
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Nissan Might Build A Chinese Rival’s Cars Using Its Own UK Workers

Under the proposed deal, Nissan would become a contract manufacturer and build Chery models at their Sunderland plant

More: Nissan Might Build A Chinese Rival’s Cars Using Its Own UK Workers. Under the proposed deal, Nissan would become a contract manufacturer and build Chery models at their Sunderland plant
TL;DR: Under the proposed deal, Nissan would become a contract manufacturer and build Chery models at their Sunderland plant
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BMW Dealers Want $25K Over Sticker For The Manual M3 CS

With one car per dealer and markups reaching $25,000, securing BMW's manual M3 swansong won't be easy or cheap

TL;DR: With one car per dealer and markups reaching $25,000, securing BMW's manual M3 swansong won't be easy or cheap
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Nissan Won’t Build A T-Top Z, So One Fan Is Doing It Himself

NISMO Nick is building a modern T-top Nissan Z alongside a revived CrossCabriolet and a one-off Juke convertible concept

TL;DR: NISMO Nick is building a modern T-top Nissan Z alongside a revived CrossCabriolet and a one-off Juke convertible concept
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2027 Kia Seltos Has A Higher Price To Match Its More Upscale Design

When the redesigned Seltos arrives at dealerships this summer, it will cost $24,990

More: 2027 Kia Seltos Has A Higher Price To Match Its More Upscale Design. When the redesigned Seltos arrives at dealerships this summer, it will cost $24,990
TL;DR: When the redesigned Seltos arrives at dealerships this summer, it will cost $24,990
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600,000 Recalled Trucks Later, GM Pulls Key Parts Of Its Next V8 In-House

After recalls, lawsuits, and thousands of complaints over V8 reliability, GM appears focused on improving trust, and not just horsepower

More: 600,000 Recalled Trucks Later, GM Pulls Key Parts Of Its Next V8 In-House. After recalls, lawsuits, and thousands of complaints over V8 reliability, GM appears focused on improving trust, and not just horsepower
TL;DR: After recalls, lawsuits, and thousands of complaints over V8 reliability, GM appears focused on improving trust, and not just horsepower
Read original at Carscoops
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BMW’s New iX5 M Could Make The Gas X5 M Look Weak

BMW M is working on high-performance EVs and spy photographers have snapped what they believe is the upcoming iX5 M

TL;DR: BMW M is working on high-performance EVs and spy photographers have snapped what they believe is the upcoming iX5 M
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Ram Accidentally Put A Toyota Tacoma On Its Own Patriotic Truck Shirt

Ram enthusiasts spotted merchandise that appears to feature a Toyota Tacoma and a 40-star American flag

TL;DR: Ram enthusiasts spotted merchandise that appears to feature a Toyota Tacoma and a 40-star American flag
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Ford Sales Plummet Nearly 14% Even With Employee Pricing For Everyone

Ford killed off their only hybrid and plug-in hybrid crossover shortly before gas prices soared

More: Ford Sales Plummet Nearly 14% Even With Employee Pricing For Everyone. Ford killed off their only hybrid and plug-in hybrid crossover shortly before gas prices soared
TL;DR: Ford killed off their only hybrid and plug-in hybrid crossover shortly before gas prices soared
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Chrysler’s Sub-$30K SUVs Will Be Rebadged Fiat Grizzlies

The Chrysler Arrow and Arrow Cross will be rebadged versions of Fiat's latest compact SUVs

TL;DR: The Chrysler Arrow and Arrow Cross will be rebadged versions of Fiat's latest compact SUVs
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Audi’s TT Successor Is Still A Porsche Boxster In Disguise

The upcoming Audi is based on the 718 Boxster EV and will be the production version of the Concept C

TL;DR: The upcoming Audi is based on the 718 Boxster EV and will be the production version of the Concept C
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The Average US Car Is Almost 13 Years Old, And Ford Wants The Repair Bill

As Americans hold onto cars longer than ever, Ford is betting that older vehicles and a driveway repair van add up to real money

More: Ford has spent the past few years leading the industry in recalls, often by hundreds of thousands of cars at a time. Real Easy,” aimed not at selling cars but at selling service, including the Ford Mobile Service pickup-and-delivery program.
TL;DR: As Americans hold onto cars longer than ever, Ford is betting that older vehicles and a driveway repair van add up to real money
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A Mom’s $80K Camaro Gift To Son Was Stolen, Recovered, Then Stolen Again At The Dealer

An $80,000 graduation gift was recovered within days, only to vanish again from a dealership lot

More: A Mom’s $80K Camaro Gift To Son Was Stolen, Recovered, Then Stolen Again At The Dealer. An $80,000 graduation gift was recovered within days, only to vanish again from a dealership lot
TL;DR: An $80,000 graduation gift was recovered within days, only to vanish again from a dealership lot
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What Ultra-High-Mileage EVs Teach Us About Battery Degradation

Real-world data and expert battery testing show that even heavily used EVs often lose range gradually rather than suddenly failing.

More: A solid 15 years into the modern EV era, there are more ultra-high-mileage EVs on the road than ever before, helping answer that question. And these electric cars—mainly Teslas with 200,000, 300,000, or even 400,000 miles on the odometer—show that when it comes to range loss, fears may outweigh the reality on the ground.
TL;DR: Real-world data and expert battery testing show that even heavily used EVs often lose range gradually rather than suddenly failing.
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GMC’s New Jimmy Could Revive Its Square Body Look To Fight The Bronco

After a costly detour into EVs, GMC has reportedly restarted Jimmy development with a deliberately retro look aimed at the Wrangler and Bronco

TL;DR: After a costly detour into EVs, GMC has reportedly restarted Jimmy development with a deliberately retro look aimed at the Wrangler and Bronco
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Ford’s Recalling 420,000 SUVs Whose Seatbelts Can Lock You In For No Reason

Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs need dealer attention after seatbelt pretensioners were found capable of deploying when they shouldn’t

More: Ford’s Recalling 420,000 SUVs Whose Seatbelts Can Lock You In For No Reason. Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs need dealer attention after seatbelt pretensioners were found capable of deploying when they shouldn’t
TL;DR: Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs need dealer attention after seatbelt pretensioners were found capable of deploying when they shouldn’t
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Nissan Deletes Its Ferrari Luce Troll Post, Mazda Doubles Down

After fans likened the Luce EV to its new Leaf, Nissan thanked Ferrari for the flattery, only to delete the cheeky jab soon after

TL;DR: After fans likened the Luce EV to its new Leaf, Nissan thanked Ferrari for the flattery, only to delete the cheeky jab soon after
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The GoPro Behind Your Track Footage Is Getting Killed By AI Chip Prices

Once worth $11 billion, this camera maker now trades at $1.14 a share with its auditor warning it may not continue

More: The GoPro Behind Your Track Footage Is Getting Killed By AI Chip Prices. Once worth $11 billion, this camera maker now trades at $1.14 a share with its auditor warning it may not continue
TL;DR: Once worth $11 billion, this camera maker now trades at $1.14 a share with its auditor warning it may not continue
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Toyota’s New Corolla Cross Pickup Just Broke Cover

The unibody compact pickup segment has spent the last few years proving there’s real money in trucks that aren’t really trucks, and Toyota has decided it wants in.

More: The unibody compact pickup segment has spent the last few years proving there’s real money in trucks that aren’t really trucks, and Toyota has decided it wants in. Think Corolla Cross, but with a bed grafted to the back. More: Toyota’s Next Corolla Cross Is Growing Up, And The RAV4 Should Be Worried The rest of the details fill in the picture.
TL;DR: Toyota's SUV-based pickup broke cover on a Brazilian highway, with a rumored debut still more than a year away
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TikTok’s Owner Is Getting Into Cars With Seres

Seres may not be a household name in the West, but it was actually founded in Silicon Valley a decade ago as SF Motors , before being rebranded and establishing itself in China.

More: Seres may not be a household name in the West, but it was actually founded in Silicon Valley a decade ago as SF Motors , before being rebranded and establishing itself in China. Now it’s in the middle of a dramatic revitalization, backed by a new ownership structure and a partnership with ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, to develop a new car.
TL;DR: The company that owns TikTok is moving into cars, partnering with Seres to build the tech for a new crossover
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Toyota Updates Its Flagship Japanese Minivans That Run From $31K To Over $92K

The Alphard and Vellfire twins have been refined for 2026 in the Japanese market

More: Toyota Updates Its Flagship Japanese Minivans That Run From $31K To Over $92K. The Alphard and Vellfire twins have been refined for 2026 in the Japanese market
TL;DR: The Alphard and Vellfire twins have been refined for 2026 in the Japanese market
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VW Made A Pickup That Corners Better Than It Crawls

VW and Walkinshaw teamed up on the Amarok W600, a road-focused Australian truck with styling and chassis upgrades

TL;DR: VW and Walkinshaw teamed up on the Amarok W600, a road-focused Australian truck with styling and chassis upgrades
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The Hybrid Lotus Eletre Lands In Europe, Undercutting The EV

The SUV's 70 kWh battery needs just 9 minutes to charge between 20 and 80 percent

TL;DR: The SUV's 70 kWh battery needs just 9 minutes to charge between 20 and 80 percent
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This Scruffy Little Datsun 1200 Pickup Hides A Turbocharged Nissan Engine

Parts maker Repco transformed one of its commercial props into a potent street machine with a turbocharged engine and upgraded suspension

TL;DR: Parts maker Repco transformed one of its commercial props into a potent street machine with a turbocharged engine and upgraded suspension
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Hyundai Hybrid Sales Jumped 90% As Gas Climbed Past $4 A Gallon

EV sales were also up 10% and the Ioniq 5 had its best May ever

More: Hyundai Hybrid Sales Jumped 90% As Gas Climbed Past $4 A Gallon. EV sales were also up 10% and the Ioniq 5 had its best May ever
TL;DR: EV sales were also up 10% and the Ioniq 5 had its best May ever
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Dodge Hikes 2027 Charger EV’s Price By $12,500 To Stop People Buying It

The gas Charger holds its price for the 2027 model year while the slow-selling electric Daytona soars past $72,000 in a sharp pricing split

TL;DR: The gas Charger holds its price for the 2027 model year while the slow-selling electric Daytona soars past $72,000 in a sharp pricing split
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BMW’s First-Ever AWD M2 Has A Button That Makes It Rear-Drive Again

The M2 finally gains xDrive for 2027, closing the performance gap to the pricier M4 while dropping the stick shift

More: BMW’s First-Ever AWD M2 Has A Button That Makes It Rear-Drive Again. The M2 finally gains xDrive for 2027, closing the performance gap to the pricier M4 while dropping the stick shift
TL;DR: The M2 finally gains xDrive for 2027, closing the performance gap to the pricier M4 while dropping the stick shift
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2027 Durango Dodges Change, But Embraces Personalization

A facelift is finally on the horizon, but the 2027 Durango largely carries over with minor updates

TL;DR: A facelift is finally on the horizon, but the 2027 Durango largely carries over with minor updates
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The FTC Finally Named All 97 Dealers It Warned Over ‘Deceptive’ Pricing

Regulators are targeting hidden fees, misleading discounts, and other vehicle pricing tactics at dealerships

More: The FTC Finally Named All 97 Dealers It Warned Over ‘Deceptive’ Pricing. Regulators are targeting hidden fees, misleading discounts, and other vehicle pricing tactics at dealerships
TL;DR: Regulators are targeting hidden fees, misleading discounts, and other vehicle pricing tactics at dealerships
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The New Rolls-Royce Spectre II Hides 8,108 Tiny Lights In Its Dashboard

The ultra-luxury EV sports a beefier battery pack and upgraded motors producing up to 671 hp

More: The New Rolls-Royce Spectre II Hides 8,108 Tiny Lights In Its Dashboard. The ultra-luxury EV sports a beefier battery pack and upgraded motors producing up to 671 hp
TL;DR: The ultra-luxury EV sports a beefier battery pack and upgraded motors producing up to 671 hp
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Every New Car Tracks You. Slate’s Cheap Electric Pickup Refuses To

This stripped-down electric truck skips the data harvesting and constant connectivity of most modern vehicles

More: Every New Car Tracks You. Slate’s Cheap Electric Pickup Refuses To. This stripped-down electric truck skips the data harvesting and constant connectivity of most modern vehicles
TL;DR: This stripped-down electric truck skips the data harvesting and constant connectivity of most modern vehicles
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The OECD Has A Special Word For China’s $11.4 Billion Car Habit, And It’s Doping

The gap between China's car subsidies and everyone else's got so wide the OECD started comparing it to doping in professional sport

TL;DR: The gap between China's car subsidies and everyone else's got so wide the OECD started comparing it to doping in professional sport
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Subaru’s new EVs are already outselling the Solterra

0 Comments Just two months after arriving at dealerships, Subaru’s new electric SUVs are outselling the Solterra.

More: Subaru, like its fellow Japanese counterpart, Toyota, added two new electric SUVs to its lineup this year. Alongside the updated 2026 Solterra, Subaru now offers the Trailseeker ( Check out our review ) and Uncharted EVs. All 2026 Solterra models are equipped with Subaru’s signature Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, offering “best-in-class” ground clearance of 8.3″.
TL;DR: Just two months after arriving at dealerships, Subaru’s new electric SUVs are outselling the Solterra.
Read original at Electrek
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Hyundai And Kia's Hybrids Are Crushing It Amid The Gas Crisis

Photo by: Hyundai Suvrat Kothari By : Suvrat Kothari Jun 2, at 1:45pm ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment The Hyun…

More: Hybrid trims of the models like the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage saw record monthly sales. Nowhere was that clearer than in Hyundai's hybrid lineup, which had its best month ever, with sales surging 90% compared to the same period last year. Hyundai bundles pure gas and hybrid sales together, so the exact sales numbers for the hybrid trims are unknown.
TL;DR: Hybrids like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sportage are proving mighty popular as gas prices remain over $4 a gallon.
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Mystery Chrysler SUV Looks Like A Cadillac Pretending To Be An Ioniq 5

An undisguised combustion-powered SUV in a Stellantis powertrain video could preview Chrysler’s future $40K Airflow

TL;DR: An undisguised combustion-powered SUV in a Stellantis powertrain video could preview Chrysler’s future $40K Airflow
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Audi Confirms First New Q7 After 11 Years, But It’s Already Been Demoted

Eleven years after the current model, a new Q7 is coming, and it's no longer the biggest SUV in Audi's lineup

TL;DR: Eleven years after the current model, a new Q7 is coming, and it's no longer the biggest SUV in Audi's lineup
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The Lucid Air Can Lose Power Mid-Drive, But The Fix Only Comes After It Does

A second Air recall in two months puts Lucid back in the spotlight over inverters that can fail while you drive

TL;DR: A second Air recall in two months puts Lucid back in the spotlight over inverters that can fail while you drive
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Bentley’s New Flying Spur Drops A Design Tradition It Held Since 1962

The Flying Spur S returns as a 671 hp PHEV with a sporty chassis setup and blacked-out looks

TL;DR: The Flying Spur S returns as a 671 hp PHEV with a sporty chassis setup and blacked-out looks
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Canada Let In 2,910 Chinese EVs Last Month, Only 18 Were Confirmed Non-Tesla

The quota was built to welcome Chinese carmakers to Canada, yet Tesla's Shanghai-built cars are thought to be quietly filling it first

More: Canada Let In 2,910 Chinese EVs Last Month, Only 18 Were Confirmed Non-Tesla. The quota was built to welcome Chinese carmakers to Canada, yet Tesla's Shanghai-built cars are thought to be quietly filling it first
TL;DR: The quota was built to welcome Chinese carmakers to Canada, yet Tesla's Shanghai-built cars are thought to be quietly filling it first
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Kia Just Broke Its All-Time Sales Record As Hybrids Exploded 179%

Record retail sales, booming hybrids, and an unstoppable Telluride kept Kia’s US dealers busy in May

TL;DR: Record retail sales, booming hybrids, and an unstoppable Telluride kept Kia’s US dealers busy in May
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Mitsubishi’s Building A Kei-Sized Pajero, And A Nissan Pickup For America

The six-year roadmap leans almost entirely on hybrids and plug-ins, with several models co-developed alongside Nissan

TL;DR: The six-year roadmap leans almost entirely on hybrids and plug-ins, with several models co-developed alongside Nissan
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Dreame On: Robot Vacuum Maker With Zero Cars Wants To Crack Australia’s Top 10

Forget the hypercars, the brand's real Australian plan centers on family SUVs and a pickup it might just build

More: Dreame On: Robot Vacuum Maker With Zero Cars Wants To Crack Australia’s Top 10. Forget the hypercars, the brand's real Australian plan centers on family SUVs and a pickup it might just build
TL;DR: Forget the hypercars, the brand's real Australian plan centers on family SUVs and a pickup it might just build
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BMW’s Neue Klasse X5 Drops The Split Tailgate It Was Known For

BMW just confirmed to US dealers that the next-generation X5 drops one of its most practical signature features

TL;DR: BMW just confirmed to US dealers that the next-generation X5 drops one of its most practical signature features
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Hyundai’s Next Small Hatch Is Borrowing A Santa Fe Design Trick

Hyundai's next i20 N keeps its turbo four and gains a hybrid boost, but enthusiasts may have to say goodbye to the manual

TL;DR: Hyundai's next i20 N keeps its turbo four and gains a hybrid boost, but enthusiasts may have to say goodbye to the manual
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MG To Open New Spanish Plant As Chinese Invasion Of Europe Continues

The new plant will become their first mainland manufacturing facility in Europe

More: MG To Open New Spanish Plant As Chinese Invasion Of Europe Continues. The new plant will become their first mainland manufacturing facility in Europe
TL;DR: The new plant will become their first mainland manufacturing facility in Europe
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These polite Canadian lawbreakers may soon be going legal under new e-bike law

The issue of e-bike scofflaws has grown considerably over the last few years, normally taking the form of teenagers on fast e-bikes illegally cruising down sidewalks or recklessly riding through intersections. But as it turns out, Canada’s largest province is full of e-bike scofflaws of a different variety: parents simply wanting to bring their kids to school without using a car. more…

More: The issue of e-bike scofflaws has grown considerably over the last few years, normally taking the form of teenagers on fast e-bikes illegally cruising down sidewalks or recklessly riding through intersections.
TL;DR: The issue of e-bike scofflaws has grown considerably over the last few years, normally taking the form of teenagers on fast e-bikes illegally cruising down sidewalks or recklessly riding through intersections.
Read original at Electrek
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Toyota’s GRMN Corolla Has Been Honed At The Nurburgring For Your Pleasure

The GRMN Corolla includes bespoke aerodynamic parts and a lightweight carbon fiber hood

More: Toyota’s GRMN Corolla Has Been Honed At The Nurburgring For Your Pleasure. The GRMN Corolla includes bespoke aerodynamic parts and a lightweight carbon fiber hood
TL;DR: The GRMN Corolla includes bespoke aerodynamic parts and a lightweight carbon fiber hood
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The Corvette ZR1X Beat A Bugatti Chiron, Then A Lucid Showed Up

The Corvette ZR1X may be a hypercar slayer, but it's not the quickest US-made performance car

TL;DR: The Corvette ZR1X may be a hypercar slayer, but it's not the quickest US-made performance car
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Ford Just Told 4,653 Owners To Park Their Mavericks And Bronco Sports

Bad ball joints could fail while driving, leading to a loss of steering

More: Ford Just Told 4,653 Owners To Park Their Mavericks And Bronco Sports. Bad ball joints could fail while driving, leading to a loss of steering
TL;DR: Bad ball joints could fail while driving, leading to a loss of steering
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Oregon Fed Up With Cyclists Sneaking Past Closed Highway And Riding Into Chainsaws

Riders seeking car-free roads are entering dangerous work zones on Oregon's scenic Highway 242, ODOT says

More: Oregon Fed Up With Cyclists Sneaking Past Closed Highway And Riding Into Chainsaws. Riders seeking car-free roads are entering dangerous work zones on Oregon's scenic Highway 242, ODOT says
TL;DR: Riders seeking car-free roads are entering dangerous work zones on Oregon's scenic Highway 242, ODOT says
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McLaren Built Ten Plug-In Hybrids To Honor A Thousand It Raced Without Them

The Artura 1000GP celebrates 1,000 Grand Prix race starts and features a livery inspired by their F1 car

More: McLaren Built Ten Plug-In Hybrids To Honor A Thousand It Raced Without Them. The Artura 1000GP celebrates 1,000 Grand Prix race starts and features a livery inspired by their F1 car
TL;DR: The Artura 1000GP celebrates 1,000 Grand Prix race starts and features a livery inspired by their F1 car
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Suzuki’s New Minivan Now Has Room For Eight, And A Grille Sized For Twelve

The refreshed Landy drops its gas engine for a hybrid-only lineup and adds a sportier bodykit, though infotainment is still left off the standard kit

TL;DR: The refreshed Landy drops its gas engine for a hybrid-only lineup and adds a sportier bodykit, though infotainment is still left off the standard kit
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Toyota GR86 Gets Even Better For 2027

Engineers have fine-tuned the throttle and transmission, while also making some other small changes

TL;DR: Engineers have fine-tuned the throttle and transmission, while also making some other small changes
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VW Blocks Home Assistant Integration, And Owners Want To Know Who Owns Their Data

A reported Volkswagen authentication change has sparked a debate over vehicle data ownership and third-party access

More: VW Blocks Home Assistant Integration, And Owners Want To Know Who Owns Their Data. A reported Volkswagen authentication change has sparked a debate over vehicle data ownership and third-party access
TL;DR: A reported Volkswagen authentication change has sparked a debate over vehicle data ownership and third-party access
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Hyundai’s Best-Seller Gets Cheaper Hybrids And A New Blackout Model

By embracing front-wheel drive, the 2026 Tucson Hybrid drops to $32,550

More: Hyundai’s Best-Seller Gets Cheaper Hybrids And A New Blackout Model. By embracing front-wheel drive, the 2026 Tucson Hybrid drops to $32,550
TL;DR: By embracing front-wheel drive, the 2026 Tucson Hybrid drops to $32,550
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This Three-Pedal Toyota RAV4 Is A Reminder Of Everything The New One Gave Up

A rare manual Toyota RAV4 with locking center differential heads to auction with no reserve

More: This Three-Pedal Toyota RAV4 Is A Reminder Of Everything The New One Gave Up. A rare manual Toyota RAV4 with locking center differential heads to auction with no reserve
TL;DR: A rare manual Toyota RAV4 with locking center differential heads to auction with no reserve
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They Halved Their Pay 18 Years Ago To Save The Plant, Now A Strike Threatens GM’s Pickups

A wage dispute dating back to 2008 has triggered a strike at a key supplier for GM pickups

More: They Halved Their Pay 18 Years Ago To Save The Plant, Now A Strike Threatens GM’s Pickups. A wage dispute dating back to 2008 has triggered a strike at a key supplier for GM pickups
TL;DR: A wage dispute dating back to 2008 has triggered a strike at a key supplier for GM pickups
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Subaru’s Most Famous Look Was A Mistake They Tried To Send Back

Prodrive chairman David Richards reveals that Subaru’s golden wheels only stuck around because of a shipping blunder

More: Subaru’s Most Famous Look Was A Mistake They Tried To Send Back. Prodrive chairman David Richards reveals that Subaru’s golden wheels only stuck around because of a shipping blunder
TL;DR: Prodrive chairman David Richards reveals that Subaru’s golden wheels only stuck around because of a shipping blunder
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Dodge Is Putting The Hellcat V8 Back In The New Charger With A Superbird Wing

After years of hints, teasers, and wishful thinking, Dodge’s supercharged V8 is officially heading back to the Charger

TL;DR: After years of hints, teasers, and wishful thinking, Dodge’s supercharged V8 is officially heading back to the Charger
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China Is Stamping Brand-New Bodies For Classics Like The Mustang, Land Cruiser, And 911

One of these factory-stamped Ford Bronco bodies ended up in a US restomod that sold for $400,000

More: China Is Stamping Brand-New Bodies For Classics Like The Mustang, Land Cruiser, And 911. One of these factory-stamped Ford Bronco bodies ended up in a US restomod that sold for $400,000
TL;DR: One of these factory-stamped Ford Bronco bodies ended up in a US restomod that sold for $400,000
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Over 51,000 Nissan Kicks Recalled Because The Driver Display Could Go Blue Or Blank

A faulty software logic in the Nissan Kicks instrument cluster has triggered a recall affecting over 51,000 vehicles

TL;DR: A faulty software logic in the Nissan Kicks instrument cluster has triggered a recall affecting over 51,000 vehicles
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A Bill Built To Stop Chinese Cars Could Ban Mercedes From America

Stock in Mercedes held by Chinese companies, including one owned by Chinese state, could fall foul of planned US rules

TL;DR: Stock in Mercedes held by Chinese companies, including one owned by Chinese state, could fall foul of planned US rules
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It’s Not Even Red And This Ferrari Just Sold For $10.2 Million

Prices of the Enzo have surged in much the same way as values of the McLaren F1

More: It’s Not Even Red And This Ferrari Just Sold For $10.2 Million. Prices of the Enzo have surged in much the same way as values of the McLaren F1
TL;DR: Prices of the Enzo have surged in much the same way as values of the McLaren F1
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Reborn 1980s Escort XR3i Makes The Power Ford Never Bothered To Give It

The UK specalist famous for building an even better 205 GTI had a bigger job making the maligned Escort XR3i great

TL;DR: The UK specalist famous for building an even better 205 GTI had a bigger job making the maligned Escort XR3i great
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Canada’s EV Rebates Sent March Sales Up Over 80%, Dealers Are Still Owed Millions

Sales of new EVs have surged 80 percent since the re-introduction of Canada's EV incentive program

More: Canada’s EV Rebates Sent March Sales Up Over 80%, Dealers Are Still Owed Millions. Sales of new EVs have surged 80 percent since the re-introduction of Canada's EV incentive program
TL;DR: Sales of new EVs have surged 80 percent since the re-introduction of Canada's EV incentive program
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A Connecticut Shop Cut Up A Carrera GT To Make Its Own Supercar

Porsche's Carrera GT became the donor for a wild one-off supercar with bodywork that channels the legendary 917

TL;DR: Porsche's Carrera GT became the donor for a wild one-off supercar with bodywork that channels the legendary 917
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Mazda Finally Gives The ND Miata Its First Green Color

The newest Miata color takes its cue from an industrial primer, with hidden flakes that shift how it reads in the light

TL;DR: The newest Miata color takes its cue from an industrial primer, with hidden flakes that shift how it reads in the light
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The Most Expensive New Chinese Car Ever Sold In Russia Costs Up To $445,000

Hongqi sent its Guoya flagship to Russia, where the price climbed to nearly double what buyers pay in China

More: The Most Expensive New Chinese Car Ever Sold In Russia Costs Up To $445,000. Hongqi sent its Guoya flagship to Russia, where the price climbed to nearly double what buyers pay in China
TL;DR: Hongqi sent its Guoya flagship to Russia, where the price climbed to nearly double what buyers pay in China
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The Company That Makes Your iPhone Now Builds A 468-HP Electric SUV

The Cavira Emerge Long-Range Edition has a driving range topping out at 359 miles (578 km)

More: The Company That Makes Your iPhone Now Builds A 468-HP Electric SUV. The Cavira Emerge Long-Range Edition has a driving range topping out at 359 miles (578 km)
TL;DR: The Cavira Emerge Long-Range Edition has a driving range topping out at 359 miles (578 km)
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Maserati Revived A Championship Livery For Its Most Extreme Road Car

The red and yellow scheme that defined Maserati's greatest racing era has returned on its most extreme road car yet

TL;DR: The red and yellow scheme that defined Maserati's greatest racing era has returned on its most extreme road car yet
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I Drove China's Best-Selling Car. It's On Top For A Reason

The Geely EX2—or Xingyuan—outsells everything Tesla and BYD make. In five minutes with it, you understand why.

More: I Drove China's Best-Selling Car. It's On Top For A Reason. In five minutes with it, you understand why.
TL;DR: The Geely EX2—or Xingyuan—outsells everything Tesla and BYD make.
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Ferrari Could Have Faked A V12. The Luce EV Does Something Stranger

Ferrari chose not to simulate the sound of a combustion engine in the Luce, embracing its electric nature.

TL;DR: Ferrari chose not to simulate the sound of a combustion engine in the Luce, embracing its electric nature.
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Everyone Seems To Hate Ferrari’s First EV. I Don’t

Don’t look at the Luce as a typical Ferrari, because it isn't one.

TL;DR: Don’t look at the Luce as a typical Ferrari, because it isn't one.
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2027 Lexus ES Review: Which Is Better, The Hybrid Or The EV?

The new Lexus ES is available only as a hybrid or full-on EV. I drove both to find out which one is better.

More: 2027 Lexus ES Review: Which Is Better, The Hybrid Or The EV?. The new Lexus ES is available only as a hybrid or full-on EV. I drove both to find out which one is better.
TL;DR: I drove both to find out which one is better.
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