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Another Stellantis Brand May Quit Australia After Selling Just 13 Cars, Fewer Than Ferrari Or Lambo

Steep price cuts couldn't save the 500e, and now Fiat's Australian lineup is down to vans as its future in the market looks shaky

More: Another Stellantis Brand May Quit Australia After Selling Just 13 Cars, Fewer Than Ferrari Or Lambo. Steep price cuts couldn't save the 500e, and now Fiat's Australian lineup is down to vans as its future in the market looks shaky
TL;DR: Steep price cuts couldn't save the 500e, and now Fiat's Australian lineup is down to vans as its future in the market looks shaky
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America’s First UL-Certified Plug-In Balcony Solar Microinverter Is Here

Photo by: Hoymiles Iulian Dnistran By : Iulian Dnistran Jul 21, at 3:11am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment Hoym…

More: Photo by: Hoymiles Iulian Dnistran By : Iulian Dnistran Jul 21, at 3:11am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment Hoymiles has introduced the first plug-in solar microinverter in the U.S.
TL;DR: It plugs directly into a 120-volt outlet and complies with the new UL 3700 safety standard for plug-in solar.
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This Rock Legend’s McLaren F1 GTR Was Crashed Twice And Could Still Clear $35 Million

Next month, one of the world’s most valuable McLaren F1s heads to auction. Owned by Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason and believed to be worth north of $35 million, it will almost certainly become the mo…

More: That’s a high bar, given what these cars already command, but this one has the pedigree to clear it. It arrived a year after another F1 GTR, chassis 01R, won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and it set out to follow that car’s lead into competition. It didn’t end up racing at Le Mans that year; instead, sister car chassis 11R was used by the McLaren team.
TL;DR: Nick Mason's McLaren F1 GTR heads to auction next month and could become the most valuable F1 ever sold in public
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The New Maybach GLS Is Rolls-Royce’s Worst Nightmare

Mercedes-Maybach has wasted no time in working its magic on the recently facelifted GLS , previewing its new flagship SUV on social media.

More: Mercedes-Maybach has wasted no time in working its magic on the recently facelifted GLS , previewing its new flagship SUV on social media. The new Maybach GLS will build upon the standard model and be appointed with the finest materials that the German brand can get its hands on.
TL;DR: The latest flat-plane crank 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 from Mercedes-Benz is expected to power the model
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Gas Returns To $4 Per Gallon As Iran War Heats Up

With peace talks all but dead, gas prices and the death toll are climbing

More: Gas Returns To $4 Per Gallon As Iran War Heats Up. With peace talks all but dead, gas prices and the death toll are climbing
TL;DR: With peace talks all but dead, gas prices and the death toll are climbing
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Alfa Romeo Once Turned Its Flagship Sedan Into A Pickup To Fight Fires

There was a time when Alfa's engineers had freedom to experiment, and the results included a firefighting pickup and a V10 racer

TL;DR: There was a time when Alfa's engineers had freedom to experiment, and the results included a firefighting pickup and a V10 racer
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Audi’s Cheapest EV Is A Reborn Cult Classic From The 2000s

Audi is gearing up to introduce the A2 e-tron later this year as their most affordable EV. While we’ve seen numerous prototypes in the past, spy shooters recently caught a lightly covered pre-product…

More: Audi is gearing up to introduce the A2 e-tron later this year as their most affordable EV. More: Audi Confirms The A2 Is Back, Prays It’ll Sell This Time Looking surprisingly faithful to the MPV that was produced from late 1999 through 2005, the A2 e-tron is an electric hatchback that has a lot in common with the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo .
TL;DR: The new 2027 A2 e-tron is ditching camo and revealing a design inspired by the original model
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China’s Heavy EVs Are Wrecking Its Roads And Skipping The Repair Bill

Most new cars in China now top 16 feet, and the roads beneath them are paying a heavy price for all that weight

TL;DR: Most new cars in China now top 16 feet, and the roads beneath them are paying a heavy price for all that weight
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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is flying off dealer lots, and it’s getting harder to find

The IONIQ 5 is a hot seller right now, and Hyundai dealers are reportedly running out of inventory.

More: The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is flying off dealer lots, and it’s getting harder to find. The IONIQ 5 is a hot seller right now, and Hyundai dealers are reportedly running out of inventory.
TL;DR: The IONIQ 5 is a hot seller right now, and Hyundai dealers are reportedly running out of inventory.
Read original at Electrek
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Smart Teases The Production #2, The Two-Seater It Swore Off Years Ago

The ForTwo successor is fully electric and will have a range of around 186 miles

More: Smart Teases The Production #2, The Two-Seater It Swore Off Years Ago. The ForTwo successor is fully electric and will have a range of around 186 miles
TL;DR: The ForTwo successor is fully electric and will have a range of around 186 miles
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Ford Thought It Fixed This Seat Problem In 2025. It Just Recalled 388,000 More

The easy-entry seats in these SUVs can slide or tip while driving, and even some previously repaired vehicles are back on the recall list

More: Ford Thought It Fixed This Seat Problem In 2025. It Just Recalled 388,000 More. The easy-entry seats in these SUVs can slide or tip while driving, and even some previously repaired vehicles are back on the recall list
TL;DR: The easy-entry seats in these SUVs can slide or tip while driving, and even some previously repaired vehicles are back on the recall list
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Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ got me a speeding ticket, and Tesla killed the fix

I got a speeding ticket this weekend while using Tesla’s Full Self-Driving. The car was driving itself in Standard mode on FSD when it took me up to 78 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. A police officer coming the other way clocked me on radar and pulled me over on the spot. I’d turned FSD on less than two minutes earlier.

More: Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ got me a speeding ticket, and Tesla killed the fix. The car was driving itself in Standard mode on FSD when it took me up to 78 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. I’d turned FSD on less than two minutes earlier.
TL;DR: I got a speeding ticket this weekend while using Tesla’s Full Self-Driving.
Read original at Electrek
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I Was Going To Go Back To Gas. Here’s Why I Just Couldn’t Give Up My EV

A used EV isn't just a better deal than a used gas car—it's a better experience, too.

More: I Was Going To Go Back To Gas. Here’s Why I Just Couldn’t Give Up My EV. A used EV isn't just a better deal than a used gas car—it's a better experience, too.
TL;DR: A used EV isn't just a better deal than a used gas car—it's a better experience, too.
Read original at Insideevs
Further reading: Wikipedia

The Decline Button On Toyota.com Was Allegedly There For Show

A new lawsuit claims clicking decline on the automaker's site changed nothing, because fingerprinting allegedly ran regardless

TL;DR: A new lawsuit claims clicking decline on the automaker's site changed nothing, because fingerprinting allegedly ran regardless
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Yangwang’s Driver Lifted Early At 308 MPH And Now BYD Wants Another Go

During last year's test, data shows driver Marc Basseng could have kept the throttle pinned for longer

More: Yangwang’s Driver Lifted Early At 308 MPH And Now BYD Wants Another Go. During last year's test, data shows driver Marc Basseng could have kept the throttle pinned for longer
TL;DR: During last year's test, data shows driver Marc Basseng could have kept the throttle pinned for longer
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Ford’s Tool-Tracking Patent Rules Out A Suspect Before It Cries Theft

Cheap RFID tags struggle in a hot truck bed, and this filing tries to stop them from crying wolf

More: Ford’s Tool-Tracking Patent Rules Out A Suspect Before It Cries Theft. Cheap RFID tags struggle in a hot truck bed, and this filing tries to stop them from crying wolf
TL;DR: Cheap RFID tags struggle in a hot truck bed, and this filing tries to stop them from crying wolf
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Everyone’s Talking About A New Manual McLaren Supercar, Except McLaren

Styles are cyclical, and evidently gearboxes might be too. Koenigsegg and Ferrari have brought back manual-esque transmissions lately, and now, a completely unsubstantiated rumor is floating around t…

More: Koenigsegg and Ferrari have brought back manual-esque transmissions lately, and now, a completely unsubstantiated rumor is floating around that McLaren is about to drop a new three-pedal supercar. If it turns out to be true, this will be the first manual McLaren in nearly three decades.
TL;DR: McLaren hasn't confirmed anything, but reports point to an ultra-exclusive manual supercar arriving in August
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Bugatti’s Americas Boss Won’t Be Seen In A Bugatti

Bugatti Americas COO Sascha Doering keeps in touch with owners, and even has the birthdays of some clients' children on his calendar

TL;DR: Bugatti Americas COO Sascha Doering keeps in touch with owners, and even has the birthdays of some clients' children on his calendar
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Nissan’s Brake Caliper Colors Aren’t For Decoration, They’re Ranking Your Car

From silver to yellow, Nissan says its brake colors reveal far more than styling choices

More: Nissan’s Brake Caliper Colors Aren’t For Decoration, They’re Ranking Your Car. From silver to yellow, Nissan says its brake colors reveal far more than styling choices
TL;DR: From silver to yellow, Nissan says its brake colors reveal far more than styling choices
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Ford Fires Up Its New Le Mans Hypercar V8 That Started Life In A Mustang

A new teaser has previewed the radical aerodynamic design of the Ford hypercar, rocking a towering rear wing and shark fin

More: Ford Fires Up Its New Le Mans Hypercar V8 That Started Life In A Mustang. A new teaser has previewed the radical aerodynamic design of the Ford hypercar, rocking a towering rear wing and shark fin
TL;DR: A new teaser has previewed the radical aerodynamic design of the Ford hypercar, rocking a towering rear wing and shark fin
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Geely’s New Sedan Claims 450 Miles From A Battery Most EVs Would Call Small

The company's new 16-in-1 drive unit packs a motor, charger, converter, and more into a housing that weighs just 165 pounds

TL;DR: The company's new 16-in-1 drive unit packs a motor, charger, converter, and more into a housing that weighs just 165 pounds
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Cybertruck Ripped In Two After Runaway Truck Triggers 10-Car Pileup

Tesla’s love-it-or-hate-it pickup suffered perhaps its most dramatic mishap yet after a moving truck reportedly slammed into more than 10 vehicles

TL;DR: Tesla’s love-it-or-hate-it pickup suffered perhaps its most dramatic mishap yet after a moving truck reportedly slammed into more than 10 vehicles
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Lamborghini’s Newest Temerarios Wear Their Own Design Sketches

The designs of these two Temerarios are inspired by the early sketches of the plug-in hybrid supercar

TL;DR: The designs of these two Temerarios are inspired by the early sketches of the plug-in hybrid supercar
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BYD Has An Explanation For The EV Motor Hanging Out Of This Tang

Footage from a flooded Shenyang road shows an electric SUV still moving with a motor dangling underneath by one cable

More: BYD Has An Explanation For The EV Motor Hanging Out Of This Tang. Footage from a flooded Shenyang road shows an electric SUV still moving with a motor dangling underneath by one cable
TL;DR: Footage from a flooded Shenyang road shows an electric SUV still moving with a motor dangling underneath by one cable
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BMW’s New Electric M3 Proves The Concept Wasn’t Kidding

Latest prototype reveals more production bodywork as BMW prepares its first battery-powered M3

More: BMW’s New Electric M3 Proves The Concept Wasn’t Kidding. Latest prototype reveals more production bodywork as BMW prepares its first battery-powered M3
TL;DR: Latest prototype reveals more production bodywork as BMW prepares its first battery-powered M3
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The Lamborghini Driver Who Outran Two Departments Came Back To A Trap Under His Car

Authorities allege the Lamborghini Urus driver had fled police before, prompting officers to take an unconventional approach this time

More: The Lamborghini Driver Who Outran Two Departments Came Back To A Trap Under His Car. Authorities allege the Lamborghini Urus driver had fled police before, prompting officers to take an unconventional approach this time
TL;DR: Authorities allege the Lamborghini Urus driver had fled police before, prompting officers to take an unconventional approach this time
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Fixing A Ford Once Took A Craftsman Set, Now It Takes A $2,500 Subscription

Repairing today's vehicles increasingly means paying for software, subscriptions and specialized equipment

More: Fixing A Ford Once Took A Craftsman Set, Now It Takes A $2,500 Subscription. Repairing today's vehicles increasingly means paying for software, subscriptions and specialized equipment
TL;DR: Repairing today's vehicles increasingly means paying for software, subscriptions and specialized equipment
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Jeep Dealers Are Drowning In Unsold SUVs But Still Won’t Cut You A Better Deal

Average new car prices are nearing $50,000, but one-third of dealer inventory is priced below $40,000

More: Jeep Dealers Are Drowning In Unsold SUVs But Still Won’t Cut You A Better Deal. Average new car prices are nearing $50,000, but one-third of dealer inventory is priced below $40,000
TL;DR: Average new car prices are nearing $50,000, but one-third of dealer inventory is priced below $40,000
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BYD’s Most Unhinged Supercar Hits 62 MPH Faster Than You Can Say The Number

The tri-motor Denza Z Special Edition with more than 1,973 hp was caught lapping the Nordschleife wearing canards and a huge wing

More: BYD’s Most Unhinged Supercar Hits 62 MPH Faster Than You Can Say The Number. The tri-motor Denza Z Special Edition with more than 1,973 hp was caught lapping the Nordschleife wearing canards and a huge wing
TL;DR: The tri-motor Denza Z Special Edition with more than 1,973 hp was caught lapping the Nordschleife wearing canards and a huge wing
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Mazda’s New Sports Car Patents Show Butterfly Doors And No Rotary

Mazda has filed two patents describing a rear-drive convertible with butterfly doors, and neither document names the car in question

TL;DR: Mazda has filed two patents describing a rear-drive convertible with butterfly doors, and neither document names the car in question
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Hyundai’s One-Off Palisade Isn’t For Sale, And That’s A Shame

The off-road-focused variant of the SUV gets a motorsport makeover, serving as an N-themed paddock support vehicle equipped with spare tires, tools, and racing fluids for IMSA

TL;DR: The off-road-focused variant of the SUV gets a motorsport makeover, serving as an N-themed paddock support vehicle equipped with spare tires, tools, and racing fluids for IMSA
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Toyota Tundra Owners Are Rolling An Average $8,929 Into Their Next Loan

America’s car debt problem is getting worse, and even buyers with slow depreciating vehicles are hurting

More: Toyota Tundra Owners Are Rolling An Average $8,929 Into Their Next Loan. America’s car debt problem is getting worse, and even buyers with slow depreciating vehicles are hurting
TL;DR: America’s car debt problem is getting worse, and even buyers with slow depreciating vehicles are hurting
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Jim Farley Says The Plants Setting Ford’s Quality Standard Aren’t American

Jim Farley credits Mexico and China for leading Ford's manufacturing quality, but US plants keep improving

TL;DR: Jim Farley credits Mexico and China for leading Ford's manufacturing quality, but US plants keep improving
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The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Is The Full-Size SUV To Beat, Even If I’d Buy Something Else

The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer may be America's best luxury SUV, yet I'd still spend my money differently

More: The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Is The Full-Size SUV To Beat, Even If I’d Buy Something Else. The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer may be America's best luxury SUV, yet I'd still spend my money differently
TL;DR: The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer may be America's best luxury SUV, yet I'd still spend my money differently
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The Next Cadillac Might Be Based On Platform From Shanghai, Not Detroit

Report claims the second-generation Optiq electric SUV could swap Detroit roots for a Shanghai-developed platform

TL;DR: Report claims the second-generation Optiq electric SUV could swap Detroit roots for a Shanghai-developed platform
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Tesla’s Newest Vehicle Has No Pedals, And Its Drivers Are Two To Five

Priced at $225 and arriving July 31, this pedal-free machine carries Tesla branding on a frame built for very small riders

More: Tesla’s Newest Vehicle Has No Pedals, And Its Drivers Are Two To Five. Priced at $225 and arriving July 31, this pedal-free machine carries Tesla branding on a frame built for very small riders
TL;DR: Priced at $225 and arriving July 31, this pedal-free machine carries Tesla branding on a frame built for very small riders
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China’s Porsche Slayer Is Getting Even More Absurd

The Nürburgring fight between Xiaomi and Porsche just escalated, and the SU7 sedan's new rear wing is doing the talking

TL;DR: The Nürburgring fight between Xiaomi and Porsche just escalated, and the SU7 sedan's new rear wing is doing the talking
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Next BMW M3 Hits The Track With ICE-Power And A Bold New Look

The upcoming sports sedan will feature a familiar twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, but add a mild-hybrid system into the mix

More: Next BMW M3 Hits The Track With ICE-Power And A Bold New Look. The upcoming sports sedan will feature a familiar twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, but add a mild-hybrid system into the mix
TL;DR: The upcoming sports sedan will feature a familiar twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six, but add a mild-hybrid system into the mix
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You Can Now Configure BMWs With ChatGPT

While it didn't work for us, BMW said users can have a natural conversation to configure their dream car

TL;DR: While it didn't work for us, BMW said users can have a natural conversation to configure their dream car
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Ferrari’s Designers Wanted Pop-Up Headlights On The Testarossa As Much As You Do

A slim black light bar is as close as the 849 Testarossa could get to the pop-up headlights Ferrari really wanted

TL;DR: A slim black light bar is as close as the 849 Testarossa could get to the pop-up headlights Ferrari really wanted
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Four Cars Behind You In Montana? The Law Says Pull Over

State troopers say many drivers have never heard of the law, despite it dating back to the Eisenhower era

TL;DR: State troopers say many drivers have never heard of the law, despite it dating back to the Eisenhower era
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Ford Recalls 288,000 Explorers Because The Roof Trim Keeps Flying Off

Loose roof rail covers continue to plague the Explorer and they've reportedly caused an accident

More: Ford Recalls 288,000 Explorers Because The Roof Trim Keeps Flying Off. Loose roof rail covers continue to plague the Explorer and they've reportedly caused an accident
TL;DR: Loose roof rail covers continue to plague the Explorer and they've reportedly caused an accident
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Texas Police Paid $4.5 Million For Four Chevy Tahoes, Only $600K Went To The SUVs

Texas police bought four surveillance-equipped Tahoes using technology from Israeli intelligence firm and Palantir rival Cognyte

More: Texas Police Paid $4.5 Million For Four Chevy Tahoes, Only $600K Went To The SUVs. Texas police bought four surveillance-equipped Tahoes using technology from Israeli intelligence firm and Palantir rival Cognyte
TL;DR: Texas police bought four surveillance-equipped Tahoes using technology from Israeli intelligence firm and Palantir rival Cognyte
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California's EV Rebate Won't Apply To All Cars. These 13 Automakers Qualify

Brands like BMW and Mercedes are off the list, but for a good reason.

More: California's EV Rebate Won't Apply To All Cars. These 13 Automakers Qualify. Brands like BMW and Mercedes are off the list, but for a good reason.
TL;DR: Brands like BMW and Mercedes are off the list, but for a good reason.
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Further reading: Wikipedia

The Winners And Losers In EVs In 2026 So Far

On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we talk about the EV shakeout of 2026, Tesla's big comeback, and a new EV called Chip.

More: In the second quarter, EV sales hit their highest point since the federal tax credit ended last September: 247,226 sales, according to Cox Automotive. For the first half, EV sales were down 23.8%. But in the first half its EV sales more than doubled, largely on the back of the updated bZ, which moved 17,553 units. 
TL;DR: On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we talk about the EV shakeout of 2026, Tesla's big comeback, and a new EV called Chip.
Read original at Insideevs
Further reading: Wikipedia

Land Rover’s Chinese Freelander Reveals Its True Colors

The Freelander 8 carries a nearly four-foot 8K dashboard screen, physical toggles, and a valet system that parks the SUV on its own

More: Additional details have been announced for the new Freelander 8, unveiled earlier this year and set to go on sale soon, not only in China, but also in the UK, the Middle East, and Australia. Created through Jaguar Land Rover’s joint venture with Chery , the Freelander 8 will come in eight distinctive colors, three of them reserved for the special First Edition model.
TL;DR: The Freelander 8 carries a nearly four-foot 8K dashboard screen, physical toggles, and a valet system that parks the SUV on its own
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Toyota Admits The New RAV4 Went Too Far On Screens, And Even China Agrees

The new RAV4 moved several key functions into its infotainment system, but Toyota is already listening to owner feedback

TL;DR: The new RAV4 moved several key functions into its infotainment system, but Toyota is already listening to owner feedback
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Morgan Supersport Finally Comes To America, But It Left Two Things Behind In Europe

Six figures buys a hand-built British roadster that shares its turbocharged engine with a base-model BMW sedan

More: Morgan Supersport Finally Comes To America, But It Left Two Things Behind In Europe. Six figures buys a hand-built British roadster that shares its turbocharged engine with a base-model BMW sedan
TL;DR: Six figures buys a hand-built British roadster that shares its turbocharged engine with a base-model BMW sedan
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Further reading: Wikipedia

Atlanta Drivers Keep Beaching Cars On Bike Barriers

Multiple crashes into Atlanta bike lane barriers have sparked debate, but engineers blame bad drivers

TL;DR: Multiple crashes into Atlanta bike lane barriers have sparked debate, but engineers blame bad drivers
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A Designer Imagined The GR Crown Sports Sedan Toyota Won’t

Toyota wants more performance cars, and a punchy Crown sedan like this render could be the sporty rear-drive sedan it's missing

TL;DR: Toyota wants more performance cars, and a punchy Crown sedan like this render could be the sporty rear-drive sedan it's missing
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BYD Wants To Overtake Toyota, And It Says It Doesn't Need America To Do It

Photo by: BYD Kevin Williams By : Kevin Williams Jul 17, at 11:39am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment BYD wants…

More: market to do this, relying on organic growth in other international markets.  BYD sold 4.5 million cars worldwide last year.  It's no secret that BYD has been gunning for world domination. China's biggest EV company has brought its electric and plug-in hybrid models to markets all over the world lately, and sales have taken off outside of China. BYD sold 4.
TL;DR: BYD wants to be the top-selling car company in the world within the next five years—with or without selling in the U.S.
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Honda Thinks Its $11K Kei Van Needs Type R Accents And Wheels That Flex On Purpose

The recently facelifted N-Box Custom gains an optional Sporty Style package as part of the Honda Access catalog

More: Honda Thinks Its $11K Kei Van Needs Type R Accents And Wheels That Flex On Purpose. The recently facelifted N-Box Custom gains an optional Sporty Style package as part of the Honda Access catalog
TL;DR: The recently facelifted N-Box Custom gains an optional Sporty Style package as part of the Honda Access catalog
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A Bankruptcy Rumor Halved Lucid’s Stock. CEO’s Denial Sent It Up 29%

Lucid denies weighing bankruptcy or a take-private deal, and sent a cease-and-desist to the outlet that reported it

TL;DR: Lucid denies weighing bankruptcy or a take-private deal, and sent a cease-and-desist to the outlet that reported it
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Chevy’s Five-Year Plan Includes A New Sedan And Updated Gas Models

Gas is back on Chevy's agenda as the brand reportedly rethinks its EV push and eyes a rear-drive sedan comeback

TL;DR: Gas is back on Chevy's agenda as the brand reportedly rethinks its EV push and eyes a rear-drive sedan comeback
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New Lexus Supercar To Debut Toyota’s Solid-State Batteries

Toyota has been developing solid-state batteries for years and is close to releasing them in the next LFA

TL;DR: Toyota has been developing solid-state batteries for years and is close to releasing them in the next LFA
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Mick Murray’s hybrid haulers move more freight with fewer fumes

No matter how you slice it, there just aren’t enough drivers to move all the freight (and autonomous just isn’t ready). In the US, the industry is chasing higher payloads to bridge the gap, but in Australia, they’re taking a different approach: massive, multi-trailer hybrid road trains .

More: Mick Murray’s hybrid haulers move more freight with fewer fumes. No matter how you slice it, there just aren’t enough drivers to move all the freight (and autonomous just isn’t ready). In the US, the industry is chasing higher payloads to bridge the gap, but in Australia, they’re taking a different approach: massive, multi-trailer hybrid road trains .
TL;DR: No matter how you slice it, there just aren’t enough drivers to move all the freight (and autonomous just isn’t ready).
Read original at Electrek
Further reading: Wikipedia

Hyundai Now Fully Owns The Robot Maker Its Own Workers Went On Strike To Stop

The Atlas robot lifts 110 pounds, costs $130,000, and Hyundai believes it earns that back on the line within two years

TL;DR: The Atlas robot lifts 110 pounds, costs $130,000, and Hyundai believes it earns that back on the line within two years
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Nissan’s New Luxury Minivan Makes The Sienna Look Ancient, But We Can’t Have It

The reborn Elgrand costs around $42,300 in Japan and packs a 22-speaker Bose system, purple leather, and hybrid E-Power power

More: Nissan’s New Luxury Minivan Makes The Sienna Look Ancient, But We Can’t Have It. The reborn Elgrand costs around $42,300 in Japan and packs a 22-speaker Bose system, purple leather, and hybrid E-Power power
TL;DR: The reborn Elgrand costs around $42,300 in Japan and packs a 22-speaker Bose system, purple leather, and hybrid E-Power power
Read original at Carscoops
Further reading: Wikipedia

A New V12 Just Roared To Life And It Sounds Like The Anti-EV

Nilu27's back-to-basics hypercar skipped the famous engine names and turned to a New Zealand firm for its naturally aspirated V12.

TL;DR: Nilu27's back-to-basics hypercar skipped the famous engine names and turned to a New Zealand firm for its naturally aspirated V12.
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Honda Pulls The Plug On The Prologue EV

Honda is giving up on BEVs in America, at least for now

TL;DR: Honda is giving up on BEVs in America, at least for now
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Bugatti Just Built Its Last W16, Unless You’re Rich Enough To Order One

Series production of the 1,578 hp W16 has ended, but a loophole means the legendary engine is not finished just yet

More: Bugatti Just Built Its Last W16, Unless You’re Rich Enough To Order One. Series production of the 1,578 hp W16 has ended, but a loophole means the legendary engine is not finished just yet
TL;DR: Series production of the 1,578 hp W16 has ended, but a loophole means the legendary engine is not finished just yet
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Further reading: Wikipedia

Stellantis Just Made Car Subscriptions A Little Less Terrible

2027 buyers will get 10 years of free remote start as well as cheaper WiFi subscriptions

TL;DR: 2027 buyers will get 10 years of free remote start as well as cheaper WiFi subscriptions
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Most EVs Fake V8 Sounds. Bentley’s Torcal Plays One On Viola And Drums

Rather than mimic pistons, Bentley's debut EV evokes a grand orchestral performance that responds to how hard you accelerate

More: Most EVs Fake V8 Sounds. Bentley’s Torcal Plays One On Viola And Drums. Rather than mimic pistons, Bentley's debut EV evokes a grand orchestral performance that responds to how hard you accelerate
TL;DR: Rather than mimic pistons, Bentley's debut EV evokes a grand orchestral performance that responds to how hard you accelerate
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Toyota Prius Sales Are Falling And These 2027 Updates Won’t Help

The 2027 Prius gains a new color, an updated climate control system, and a small price hike

More: Toyota Prius Sales Are Falling And These 2027 Updates Won’t Help. The 2027 Prius gains a new color, an updated climate control system, and a small price hike
TL;DR: The 2027 Prius gains a new color, an updated climate control system, and a small price hike
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I Used To Hate Giant EVs Like The Cadillac Escalade IQL. Then I Drove One

The Escalade IQL weighs 9,000 pounds and has 750 horsepower. Nobody needs that. But Americans want it.

More: I Used To Hate Giant EVs Like The Cadillac Escalade IQL. The Escalade IQL weighs 9,000 pounds and has 750 horsepower.
TL;DR: The Escalade IQL weighs 9,000 pounds and has 750 horsepower.
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America Plans 159 New Cars By 2030, China Just Launched 650 In Six Months

Chinese automakers are launching vehicles at a pace that makes Detroit look asleep at the wheel

More: America Plans 159 New Cars By 2030, China Just Launched 650 In Six Months. Chinese automakers are launching vehicles at a pace that makes Detroit look asleep at the wheel
TL;DR: Chinese automakers are launching vehicles at a pace that makes Detroit look asleep at the wheel
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America Won’t Get This Practical New Version Of The Polestar 4

The upcoming Polestar 4 SUV was spotted testing at the Nürburgring, showing the boxier estate body is closing in on production

TL;DR: The upcoming Polestar 4 SUV was spotted testing at the Nürburgring, showing the boxier estate body is closing in on production
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AI Is Eating All The Chips Your Next Car Needs

A second global chip crunch has arrived, and this time carmakers are bidding against AI companies instead of a pandemic

TL;DR: A second global chip crunch has arrived, and this time carmakers are bidding against AI companies instead of a pandemic
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This Bridge Collapsed Years Ago, But Drivers Never Stopped Using It

Locals are treating a buckled, half-drowned bridge like a speed bump in order to avoid a lengthy detour

More: This Bridge Collapsed Years Ago, But Drivers Never Stopped Using It. Locals are treating a buckled, half-drowned bridge like a speed bump in order to avoid a lengthy detour
TL;DR: Locals are treating a buckled, half-drowned bridge like a speed bump in order to avoid a lengthy detour
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Aston Martin’s V12 Tactical SUV Only Exists To Get Shot At In Call Of Duty

The wildest Aston Martin in years has a V12 roar and a gold gear lever, but you can only drive it inside Warzone

TL;DR: The wildest Aston Martin in years has a V12 roar and a gold gear lever, but you can only drive it inside Warzone
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GM Is Tearing Down The Building Where Pontiac Built Its Legend

GM is demolishing the former Pontiac base in Michigan, closing another chapter in the brand’s history

TL;DR: GM is demolishing the former Pontiac base in Michigan, closing another chapter in the brand’s history
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Lamborghini Just Ruled Out The One Thing Ferrari Brought Back

There was a time when Lamborghini built cars that demanded respect before you even turned the key. They weren’t always polished, they certainly weren’t forgiving, and they occasionally reminded drive…

More: There was a time when Lamborghini built cars that demanded respect before you even turned the key. Those days are long gone, and Lamborghini’s latest comments about manual transmissions only reinforce how the brand has embraced outright performance over driver involvement. Especially when so many modern supercar owners never spend a single second on a race track.
TL;DR: Ferrari revived the gated shifter, sort of, but Lamborghini's sales boss has a blunt reason it won't do the same
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Volvo Could Turn Its Belgian Plant Into A Tariff Back Door For China

A $136 million government check could keep Volvo's Ghent plant running and hand Geely's Chinese brands a tariff back door

TL;DR: A $136 million government check could keep Volvo's Ghent plant running and hand Geely's Chinese brands a tariff back door
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Toyota And BMW Are Burning Cooking Oil In Regular Gas Cars In Spain

A new pilot program in Spain aims to prove existing gasoline cars can reduce emissions without new infrastructure

TL;DR: A new pilot program in Spain aims to prove existing gasoline cars can reduce emissions without new infrastructure
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Range Rover Shoves New EV Sport Out Of An Airplane, But V8 Fans Can Relax

The zero-emission variant of the British SUV climbed out of an airplane fuselage during a private event at Goodwood

More: Range Rover Shoves New EV Sport Out Of An Airplane, But V8 Fans Can Relax. The zero-emission variant of the British SUV climbed out of an airplane fuselage during a private event at Goodwood
TL;DR: The zero-emission variant of the British SUV climbed out of an airplane fuselage during a private event at Goodwood
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Honda Cracked Open Its Private Vault And 19 Classics Are Heading To Auction

A total of 19 classics from the Honda Heritage Collection in New Zealand are looking for a new home, and most of them are auctioned with no reserve

TL;DR: A total of 19 classics from the Honda Heritage Collection in New Zealand are looking for a new home, and most of them are auctioned with no reserve
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The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is Cheaper Than Ever

Hyundai’s grin-inducing electric crossover is a whopping $6,300 cheaper than before. It also has a native NACS port.

More: The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is Cheaper Than Ever. Hyundai’s grin-inducing electric crossover is a whopping $6,300 cheaper than before. It also has a native NACS port.
TL;DR: Hyundai’s grin-inducing electric crossover is a whopping $6,300 cheaper than before.
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Daihatsu’s $8,800 Taft Looks Tougher Than It Drives

The Daihatsu Taft gains new editions and smarter safety tech to take on the Suzuki Hustler and Mitsubishi Delica Mini

TL;DR: The Daihatsu Taft gains new editions and smarter safety tech to take on the Suzuki Hustler and Mitsubishi Delica Mini
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Your Honda’s Google Setup Just Got Smarter And A Little More Curious About You

Google Gemini arrives in select Honda models, offering smarter voice controls and more natural conversations while driving

More: Your Honda’s Google Setup Just Got Smarter And A Little More Curious About You. Google Gemini arrives in select Honda models, offering smarter voice controls and more natural conversations while driving
TL;DR: Google Gemini arrives in select Honda models, offering smarter voice controls and more natural conversations while driving
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Hyundai’s 641-HP EV Gets A Huge Price Cut

Pricing for the Ioniq 5 N drops by over $6,000 and there are some other welcome changes as well

TL;DR: Pricing for the Ioniq 5 N drops by over $6,000 and there are some other welcome changes as well
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Over Half A Million Subarus Recalled Over A Wrong Sticker

A certification label mistake has triggered a recall affecting Subaru Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek Hybrid models

TL;DR: A certification label mistake has triggered a recall affecting Subaru Ascent, Forester, and Crosstrek Hybrid models
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The 2027 Hummer EV Icon 25 Revives A Color From A Truck GM Killed Years Ago

Native Tesla-style charging finally arrives on the 2027 Hummer EV, alongside a bright anniversary edition capped at 250 units

TL;DR: Native Tesla-style charging finally arrives on the 2027 Hummer EV, alongside a bright anniversary edition capped at 250 units
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Ford’s Chairman Warns America Can’t Keep Chinese Cars Out Forever

Bill Ford says automakers must prepare for Chinese rivals instead of assuming barriers will last forever

More: Ford’s Chairman Warns America Can’t Keep Chinese Cars Out Forever. Bill Ford says automakers must prepare for Chinese rivals instead of assuming barriers will last forever
TL;DR: Bill Ford says automakers must prepare for Chinese rivals instead of assuming barriers will last forever
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Hyundai opens $5 billion battery plant as it pushes to become America’s #2 EV brand

0 Comments Hyundai opened the doors to its latest EV battery plant, a $5 billion joint facility with SK On. The facility was first announced in late 2022 as part of Hyundai’s $12.

More: The facility was initially expected to begin production in the second half of 2025 to supply batteries for Hyundai Motor Group electric vehicles, including Kia and Genesis. While it’s slightly later than expected, Hyundai’s latest battery plant is now online.
TL;DR: Hyundai opened the doors to its latest EV battery plant, a $5 billion joint facility with SK On.
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Mystery Porsche 911 Spotted Wearing Something No GT Model Has Ever Had

The purist GT3 Touring may soon offer a third rear end, and it could be the best-looking version Porsche has built

TL;DR: The purist GT3 Touring may soon offer a third rear end, and it could be the best-looking version Porsche has built
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Volvo May Bring Sedans And Wagons Back To America

Polestar might be leaving but Volvo is reportedly studying a new electric sedan and wagon for the U.S. that could arrive in 2028

More: Volvo May Bring Sedans And Wagons Back To America. Polestar might be leaving but Volvo is reportedly studying a new electric sedan and wagon for the U.S. that could arrive in 2028
TL;DR: Polestar might be leaving but Volvo is reportedly studying a new electric sedan and wagon for the U.S.
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Someone Is Already Trying To Flip One Of The Last Tesla Model S's Built. The Price Is... Ambitious

Is owning the last of the breed worth an extra $100,000? One enterprising dealer is trying to find out.

More: Someone Is Already Trying To Flip One Of The Last Tesla Model S's Built. Is owning the last of the breed worth an extra $100,000? One enterprising dealer is trying to find out.
TL;DR: Is owning the last of the breed worth an extra $100,000?
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GM’s EV Trucks Bombed, So Dealers Are Offering Huge Discounts

General Motors had high hopes for electric trucks, so they went all in with a Chevrolet Silverado EV as well as two GMC pickups. Unfortunately for them, they’ve all been a massive flop.

More: General Motors had high hopes for electric trucks, so they went all in with a Chevrolet Silverado EV as well as two GMC pickups. The sales chart paints a brutal picture as Silverado EV sales have plunged 32.5% through the first six months of the year. More: North America Cratered And Even China Fell, Dragging Global EV And PHEV Growth To 0.9% While Sierra EV sales were up 9.
TL;DR: Customers can score discounts of up to $21,396 but the biggest savings are on leftover 2024 models
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Why Do Some American Roads Play A Song When You Drive The Speed Limit?

Musical roads use carefully spaced rumble strips to play songs at the speed limit, turning ordinary pavement into an unusual safety feature

TL;DR: Musical roads use carefully spaced rumble strips to play songs at the speed limit, turning ordinary pavement into an unusual safety feature
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Toyota Reworks The 2027 Crown Crossover’s Most Criticized Design Choice

The lifted fastback is about to receive a series of updates in Japan, including styling, equipment, and powertrain tweaks

TL;DR: The lifted fastback is about to receive a series of updates in Japan, including styling, equipment, and powertrain tweaks
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Electric thunder down under: Volvo FH Electric gets to work in Australia

Australia’s heavy truck market has reached another important milestone, with 3PL New Energy Transport taking delivery of its first Volvo FH Electric semi truck, and putting it to work immediately in downtown Sydney.

More: Operating from the Unilever distribution center in Sydney, Australia, the new Volvo VH Electric prime mover semi truck will deliver Unilever products across the Sydney metro area routes, as the company tests the viability of battery electric vehicles in heavy freight .
TL;DR: Australia’s heavy truck market has reached another important milestone, with 3PL New Energy Transport taking delivery of its first Volvo FH Electric semi truck, and putting it to work immediately in downtown Sydney.
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BMW’s Electric i3 Wagon Just Got Caught, And Its Roofline Hides A Trick

Spy photographers catch BMW’s upcoming i3 Touring testing ahead of it arriving in showrooms next year

More: BMW’s Electric i3 Wagon Just Got Caught, And Its Roofline Hides A Trick. Spy photographers catch BMW’s upcoming i3 Touring testing ahead of it arriving in showrooms next year
TL;DR: Spy photographers catch BMW’s upcoming i3 Touring testing ahead of it arriving in showrooms next year
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America Lost Over 111,000 Jobs Due To Trump's Clean Energy Pullback

After Trump reversed Biden-era incentives, 223 clean-energy programs were ended, resulting in $82.9 billion in investments lost.

More: Photo by: General Motors Nico DeMattia By : Nico DeMattia Jul 15, at 8:00am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment Being tugged back and forth by the federal government has caused whiplash for American companies. Now we know exactly how much.
TL;DR: After Trump reversed Biden-era incentives, 223 clean-energy programs were ended, resulting in $82.9 billion in investments lost.
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BMW Finally Reveals What It’s Calling The Electric M3

First electric M3 will keep the combustion car's simple name and even look just like it despite riding on totally different platform

More: BMW has finally settled one of the biggest questions surrounding its upcoming electric performance sedan. By keeping the legendary nameplate, BMW is signaling that its electric performance sedan isn’t being positioned as a separate branch of the family. BMW, however, appears confident that what defines an M3 goes beyond its power source.
TL;DR: First electric M3 will keep the combustion car's simple name and even look just like it despite riding on totally different platform
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VW’s New ID. Cross Is Cheaper Than It Looks

New baby SUV packs massage seats, three motor options and up to 271 miles of range

More: VW’s New ID. Cross Is Cheaper Than It Looks. New baby SUV packs massage seats, three motor options and up to 271 miles of range
TL;DR: New baby SUV packs massage seats, three motor options and up to 271 miles of range
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This Classic Defender Restomod Costs More Than Two New OCTAs And Still Runs A Diesel

Most Land Rover Defender restomods swap in a V8, but this one kept its turbo-diesel and added 42 percent more power instead

TL;DR: Most Land Rover Defender restomods swap in a V8, but this one kept its turbo-diesel and added 42 percent more power instead
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The Grand Tour Returns In September With New Hosts, Will You Be Watching?

After a two year hiatus, The Grand Tour returns without Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond

TL;DR: After a two year hiatus, The Grand Tour returns without Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond
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These Subarus And Land Cruisers Only Look Like Cop Cars After Dark

Borrowed straight from US patrols, this shadow fleet swaps roof light bars for grille strobes and disappears in broad daylight

More: These Subarus And Land Cruisers Only Look Like Cop Cars After Dark. Borrowed straight from US patrols, this shadow fleet swaps roof light bars for grille strobes and disappears in broad daylight
TL;DR: Borrowed straight from US patrols, this shadow fleet swaps roof light bars for grille strobes and disappears in broad daylight
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Nissan Confirms Altima’s Death And It’s Not Going Alone

Nissan is slashing their sedan lineup and killing off the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid

More: Nissan Confirms Altima’s Death And It’s Not Going Alone. Nissan is slashing their sedan lineup and killing off the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid
TL;DR: Nissan is slashing their sedan lineup and killing off the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid
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China’s Beetle Clone Gains More Power, Keeps ‘Warm Man Mode’ For That Time Of The Month

Behind the throwback styling of Ora's Ballet Cat sits a faster electric motor and a set of features that no rival would dare to name

More: China’s Beetle Clone Gains More Power, Keeps ‘Warm Man Mode’ For That Time Of The Month. Behind the throwback styling of Ora's Ballet Cat sits a faster electric motor and a set of features that no rival would dare to name
TL;DR: Behind the throwback styling of Ora's Ballet Cat sits a faster electric motor and a set of features that no rival would dare to name
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First-Time EV Buyers To Get $3,500 Instant Rebate In California

The rebate applies to new cars costing up to $50,000, but there's a big California-based loophole

TL;DR: The rebate applies to new cars costing up to $50,000, but there's a big California-based loophole
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Infiniti Delays Its 600-HP SUV Because Power Alone Won’t Beat AMG And M

Rather than rush a 600-hp flagship, Infiniti is reworking the QX80 Red Sport into a more complete AMG rival

More: Infiniti Delays Its 600-HP SUV Because Power Alone Won’t Beat AMG And M. Rather than rush a 600-hp flagship, Infiniti is reworking the QX80 Red Sport into a more complete AMG rival
TL;DR: Rather than rush a 600-hp flagship, Infiniti is reworking the QX80 Red Sport into a more complete AMG rival
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Lucid Denies Report That It's Weighing Bankruptcy After Shares Crash

Photo by: Lucid Motors Rob Stumpf By : Rob Stumpf Jul 14, at 4:33pm ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment A report s…

More: Photo by: Lucid Motors Rob Stumpf By : Rob Stumpf Jul 14, at 4:33pm ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment A report stating that Lucid was considering Chapter 11 protection sent its stock into a freefall. Lucid calling them "completely false.
TL;DR: A report that Lucid was considering bankruptcy triggered a massive selloff and an official denial from the automaker.
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BMW Tells 29,919 Owners To Keep Their Hybrids Away From The House

Plug-in hybrid versions of the 3-, 5-, and 7-Series have been ensnared in a growing problem involving bad starters

More: BMW Tells 29,919 Owners To Keep Their Hybrids Away From The House. Plug-in hybrid versions of the 3-, 5-, and 7-Series have been ensnared in a growing problem involving bad starters
TL;DR: Plug-in hybrid versions of the 3-, 5-, and 7-Series have been ensnared in a growing problem involving bad starters
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Toyota’s 2027 Corolla Hatch Gains More Screens But Drops Our Favorite Trim

Compact hatch gets bigger displays, new colors and white wheels while keeping the same 2.0 powertrain

More: Toyota’s 2027 Corolla Hatch Gains More Screens But Drops Our Favorite Trim. Compact hatch gets bigger displays, new colors and white wheels while keeping the same 2.0 powertrain
TL;DR: Compact hatch gets bigger displays, new colors and white wheels while keeping the same 2.0 powertrain
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Lucid (LCID) stock halted, crashes 40% on bankruptcy report it denies

Lucid (LCID) stock was hit with multiple volatility halts and crashed more than 40% on Tuesday after a report claimed the EV maker was weighing Chapter 11 bankruptcy or going private. Lucid quickly denied the report, calling the speculation “completely false” and pointing to its cash position as evidence it can keep operating well into next year.

More: Lucid (LCID) stock was hit with multiple volatility halts and crashed more than 40% on Tuesday after a report claimed the EV maker was weighing Chapter 11 bankruptcy or going private. Lucid quickly denied the report, calling the speculation “completely false” and pointing to its cash position as evidence it can keep operating well into next year.
TL;DR: Lucid (LCID) stock was hit with multiple volatility halts and crashed more than 40% on Tuesday after a report claimed the EV maker was weighing Chapter 11 bankruptcy or going private.
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One Of America’s Biggest Police Forces Just Declined To Renew Its Flock Camera Deal

LAPD says unresolved privacy and data security concerns prevented it from renewing its Flock Safety contract

More: One Of America’s Biggest Police Forces Just Declined To Renew Its Flock Camera Deal. LAPD says unresolved privacy and data security concerns prevented it from renewing its Flock Safety contract
TL;DR: LAPD says unresolved privacy and data security concerns prevented it from renewing its Flock Safety contract
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Suzuki’s Cheapest EV Yet Is Kei-Sized, And It’s Coming To Europe

The production version of the 2025 Suzuki Vision e-Sky concept won't be limited to the Japanese market

More: Suzuki’s Cheapest EV Yet Is Kei-Sized, And It’s Coming To Europe. The production version of the 2025 Suzuki Vision e-Sky concept won't be limited to the Japanese market
TL;DR: The production version of the 2025 Suzuki Vision e-Sky concept won't be limited to the Japanese market
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The Average Electric Car In China Is Younger Than Your Phone

Quick development cycles allow Chinese car manufacturers to continually improve their EVs

More: The Average Electric Car In China Is Younger Than Your Phone. Quick development cycles allow Chinese car manufacturers to continually improve their EVs
TL;DR: Quick development cycles allow Chinese car manufacturers to continually improve their EVs
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America’s Police Cars Have Their Own Beauty Contest, And One State Owns It

After 360,433 votes, Florida captured its fourth straight Best Looking Cruiser title over Michigan and Georgia

More: America’s Police Cars Have Their Own Beauty Contest, And One State Owns It. After 360,433 votes, Florida captured its fourth straight Best Looking Cruiser title over Michigan and Georgia
TL;DR: After 360,433 votes, Florida captured its fourth straight Best Looking Cruiser title over Michigan and Georgia
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BMW’s New M350 Wears i3 Looks Over A Straight-Six That Could Clear 400 HP

The new G50 3-Series will stick to the CLAR platform, borrowing the high-tech Neue Klasse interior and exterior styling of its electric i3 sibling

More: BMW’s New M350 Wears i3 Looks Over A Straight-Six That Could Clear 400 HP. The new G50 3-Series will stick to the CLAR platform, borrowing the high-tech Neue Klasse interior and exterior styling of its electric i3 sibling
TL;DR: The new G50 3-Series will stick to the CLAR platform, borrowing the high-tech Neue Klasse interior and exterior styling of its electric i3 sibling
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VW Wanted To Save A Plant With Military Trucks. Qatar Had Other Ideas

Qatar reportedly blocked Volkswagen's plan to build vehicles supporting Israel's Iron Dome system at its Osnabrück factory

More: VW Wanted To Save A Plant With Military Trucks. Qatar Had Other Ideas. Qatar reportedly blocked Volkswagen's plan to build vehicles supporting Israel's Iron Dome system at its Osnabrück factory
TL;DR: Qatar reportedly blocked Volkswagen's plan to build vehicles supporting Israel's Iron Dome system at its Osnabrück factory
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Fleeing Suspect’s Car Flung DoorDash Driver Onto Its Hood. She Delivered The Food Anyway

If any DoorDash driver is worthy of a five-star rating, it's this one

More: Fleeing Suspect’s Car Flung DoorDash Driver Onto Its Hood. She Delivered The Food Anyway. If any DoorDash driver is worthy of a five-star rating, it's this one
TL;DR: If any DoorDash driver is worthy of a five-star rating, it's this one
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Alfa Teases The Tonale’s Successor, And Maybe A Dodge Called Goes Like Hell

Positioned above the Junior and against the Cupra Formentor, Alfa's next SUV promises hybrid and fully electric options for 2027

TL;DR: Positioned above the Junior and against the Cupra Formentor, Alfa's next SUV promises hybrid and fully electric options for 2027
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These Tuned Nissan Armadas Go Lower Than a GT-R And Higher Than A Pro-4X

Japanese tuner Kuhl Racing previews styling packages for the Nissan Patrol and Armada along with a performance upgrade for the twin-turbo V6

TL;DR: Japanese tuner Kuhl Racing previews styling packages for the Nissan Patrol and Armada along with a performance upgrade for the twin-turbo V6
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VW’s New Affordable Small SUV Is One More America Won’t Get

Hybrid power, a T-Roc-influenced design, and a possible name change could all be coming to Volkswagen's next-generation Nivus

TL;DR: Hybrid power, a T-Roc-influenced design, and a possible name change could all be coming to Volkswagen's next-generation Nivus
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Stellantis North American Shipments Surge, Helped By The Hemi V8’s Return

The automotive giant shipped a total of 1,579,000 vehicles worldwide through the second quarter

More: Stellantis North American Shipments Surge, Helped By The Hemi V8’s Return. The automotive giant shipped a total of 1,579,000 vehicles worldwide through the second quarter
TL;DR: The automotive giant shipped a total of 1,579,000 vehicles worldwide through the second quarter
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VW’s New Budget Jetta Looks Like One Of The World’s Best-Selling EVs

The Volkswagen Group’s standalone Jetta brand in China continues to chug along and is now working on its very first electric sedan.

More: The Volkswagen Group’s standalone Jetta brand in China continues to chug along and is now working on its very first electric sedan. As these images from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) show, the Jetta M6’s front fascia looks suspiciously like that of the Tesla Model 3 .
TL;DR: The Jetta brand plans to introduce five new models in China by 2028, and this is one of them
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Ford Reaches Tentative Deal With Unifor Union

Details will be presented to union members later this week, who will then vote on the agreement

TL;DR: Details will be presented to union members later this week, who will then vote on the agreement
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Air Force Engineer Allegedly Cut Down 13 Flock Cameras Before A Camera Caught Him

Police say an Air Force mechanic dismantled 13 license plate readers across Virginia over six months before being arrested

More: Police in Virginia say this service member cut down 13 Flock Safety cameras and then called them out for being unconstitutional. Read: Why More Cities Are Suddenly Pulling The Plug On Flock Safety Cameras At first, he simply rotated some away from the roads they monitored.
TL;DR: Police say an Air Force mechanic dismantled 13 license plate readers across Virginia over six months before being arrested
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VW Cuts Could Spell End Of Jetta, Crossover Coupes, And Porsche Taycan

At least ten models are rumored to be on the chopping block including ICE-powered versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman

TL;DR: At least ten models are rumored to be on the chopping block including ICE-powered versions of the 718 Boxster and Cayman
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The First Chinese EVs Reaching Canada Aren’t The Bargains Buyers Were Promised

Canada cut tariffs to bring in affordable Chinese EVs, but the first arrivals are $159,000 Lotus Eletres built in Wuhan

TL;DR: Canada cut tariffs to bring in affordable Chinese EVs, but the first arrivals are $159,000 Lotus Eletres built in Wuhan
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Lamborghini Killed The Huracan Sterrato, Rezvani Might Bring It Back

The upcoming Dune sports a lifted suspension and a supercharged 5.2-liter V10 engine

More: Lamborghini Killed The Huracan Sterrato, Rezvani Might Bring It Back. The upcoming Dune sports a lifted suspension and a supercharged 5.2-liter V10 engine
TL;DR: The upcoming Dune sports a lifted suspension and a supercharged 5.2-liter V10 engine
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The AI Robots Won’t Strike, So Hyundai’s Workers Did It First

Korean employees are striking over pay, profit sharing and fears humanoid robots could replace factory jobs

More: The AI Robots Won’t Strike, So Hyundai’s Workers Did It First. Korean employees are striking over pay, profit sharing and fears humanoid robots could replace factory jobs
TL;DR: Korean employees are striking over pay, profit sharing and fears humanoid robots could replace factory jobs
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Hyundai recalls a whopping 14 IONIQ 5 and Kia EVs, warning owners to park outside

Hyundai issued a recall affecting a small number of older IONIQ 5, Kia EV9, and Kia EV6 models due to a battery defect that could lead to a fire.

More: Owners can continue using their vehicles, but Hyundai recommends keeping the battery level under 80% when charging. Owners can take their vehicles to the closest Hyundai dealer, where a technician will replace the battery system assembly (BSA). The service will be free of charge regardless of whether the vehicle is still covered under Hyundai’s new vehicle limited warranty.
TL;DR: Hyundai issued a recall affecting a small number of older IONIQ 5, Kia EV9, and Kia EV6 models due to a battery defect that could lead to a fire.
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BMW’s New iX4 Trades The iX3’s Boxy Roof For A Coupe Cut

Spied testing at the Nurburgring, the electric coupe SUV shares nearly everything with the iX3 except its sharply raked roof

TL;DR: Spied testing at the Nurburgring, the electric coupe SUV shares nearly everything with the iX3 except its sharply raked roof
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Owning An EV Is Way Better: My 2-Year Chevy Blazer EV Owner Review

The Blazer EV isn't the most efficient or advanced EV, but it's been perfect for my lifestyle. I don't want to give it back.

More: Owning An EV Is Way Better: My 2-Year Chevy Blazer EV Owner Review. The Blazer EV isn't the most efficient or advanced EV, but it's been perfect for my lifestyle. I don't want to give it back.
TL;DR: The Blazer EV isn't the most efficient or advanced EV, but it's been perfect for my lifestyle.
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Toyota Gave The Corolla A Mustard Coat Because It Couldn’t Give It A New Face

A new special edition of the compact hatchback debuts in Japan with the 60th anniversary treatment

More: Toyota Gave The Corolla A Mustard Coat Because It Couldn’t Give It A New Face. A new special edition of the compact hatchback debuts in Japan with the 60th anniversary treatment
TL;DR: A new special edition of the compact hatchback debuts in Japan with the 60th anniversary treatment
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The Average Chinese Car Is Under 7 Years Old, America’s Is Nearly 13, And That Helps Its 2030 EV Push

Half of every new car sold in China last year was electrified, and the country still trails its own ambitious goal

More: The Average Chinese Car Is Under 7 Years Old, America’s Is Nearly 13, And That Helps Its 2030 EV Push. Half of every new car sold in China last year was electrified, and the country still trails its own ambitious goal
TL;DR: Half of every new car sold in China last year was electrified, and the country still trails its own ambitious goal
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Tesla’s Per-Car Profit Tumbled To $2,140, And Tariffs Are Part Of Why

A 40 percent drop in per-vehicle profit has left Tesla's long lead over Toyota looking thinner than it has in years

TL;DR: A 40 percent drop in per-vehicle profit has left Tesla's long lead over Toyota looking thinner than it has in years
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Ferrari Boss Was Thrilled When Fans Trashed The $640K Luce

The backlash against Ferrari's first electric car stunned executives, yet the marketing boss says the reaction actually pleased him

More: The arrival of Ferrari’s first-ever electric car has set off a firestorm online , with most fans left cold by a design they find both anonymous and uninspiring. Ferrari is such a loved marque that belongs to everybody, and everybody has a right to say something about it. I think probably now the Purosangue is one of the most loved cars worldwide.”
TL;DR: The backlash against Ferrari's first electric car stunned executives, yet the marketing boss says the reaction actually pleased him
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Mugen’s Sportier Honda Fit Borrows A Damper Trick From The Civic Type R

Sharper fascias, yellow fog lights, and a sports silencer join a Type R damper on the mildly hotter version of Honda's updated Fit

TL;DR: Sharper fascias, yellow fog lights, and a sports silencer join a Type R damper on the mildly hotter version of Honda's updated Fit
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Buyer Sues Ford Over $1.3 Billion Tariff Refund He Says He’s Owed A Cut Of

A new lawsuit argues customers deserve refunds if Ford gets billions back from overturned import duties

More: Buyer Sues Ford Over $1.3 Billion Tariff Refund He Says He’s Owed A Cut Of. A new lawsuit argues customers deserve refunds if Ford gets billions back from overturned import duties
TL;DR: A new lawsuit argues customers deserve refunds if Ford gets billions back from overturned import duties
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GM Is Grading Suppliers On How Many Workers They Swap For Robots

A new GM index scores suppliers from manual labor to near-empty factories, with a target so high some suppliers are worried

TL;DR: A new GM index scores suppliers from manual labor to near-empty factories, with a target so high some suppliers are worried
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Lexus Is Keeping Its Decade-Old LS Alive With Another Update

While the flagship sedan has been dropped from several markets including America, Lexus is giving it a fresh lease of life in Japan and Australia

TL;DR: While the flagship sedan has been dropped from several markets including America, Lexus is giving it a fresh lease of life in Japan and Australia
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BYD Sold Australians Cars From The Wrong Year

Australians paid for MY26 vehicles but were unwittingly given MY25s due to a clerical error

TL;DR: Australians paid for MY26 vehicles but were unwittingly given MY25s due to a clerical error
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Waze Is Supercharging Destination Search With Gemini AI

Photo by: Waze Iulian Dnistran By : Iulian Dnistran Jul 13, at 7:44am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment Waze use…

More: Photo by: Waze Iulian Dnistran By : Iulian Dnistran Jul 13, at 7:44am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment Waze users will be able to speak naturally with the app to find a destination using certain filters. Additionally, Wazers will be able to report road updates by talking naturally.
TL;DR: The popular social GPS navigation app is getting a few new AI-enabled features, plus a motorcycle mode.
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The Fastest Car Up The Goodwood Hill Was An Electric Ford

An EV built for Pikes Peak set the pace at Goodwood, outrunning Formula E's latest Gen4 machine up the hill

TL;DR: An EV built for Pikes Peak set the pace at Goodwood, outrunning Formula E's latest Gen4 machine up the hill
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This Five-Seat SUV Makes 1,193 HP, Nine More Than A Ferrari F80

Mercedes is gone, but the Denza N8 it left behind now makes more power than one of Ferrari's hypercars

TL;DR: Mercedes is gone, but the Denza N8 it left behind now makes more power than one of Ferrari's hypercars
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Waze Can Now Steer Motorcyclist Around Potholes And Speed Bumps

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in navigation and the latest technology can help you plan trips as well as ask questions about your surroundings.

More: Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in navigation and the latest technology can help you plan trips as well as ask questions about your surroundings. More: Google Maps Biggest Update In A Decade Looks Great And Can Even Plan Trips As an example, if you often take the highway instead of traveling on city streets, you’ll see those suggested first.
TL;DR: Waze is gaining personalized navigation, a useful motorcycle mode, and the ability to find destinations for you
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The Dead Fisker Ocean May Finally Get Hands-Free Driving—With An Asterisk

Fisker never delivered its hands-free driving system before going bankrupt. Now, an open-source solution may make it happen.

More: The Dead Fisker Ocean May Finally Get Hands-Free Driving—With An Asterisk. Fisker never delivered its hands-free driving system before going bankrupt. Now, an open-source solution may make it happen.
TL;DR: Fisker never delivered its hands-free driving system before going bankrupt.
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US Road Deaths Are Nearing A Record Low, But Cyclist Deaths Hit A 40-Year High Last Year

NHTSA says road deaths continued their post-pandemic decline, though cyclist fatalities remain a growing concern

More: US Road Deaths Are Nearing A Record Low, But Cyclist Deaths Hit A 40-Year High Last Year. NHTSA says road deaths continued their post-pandemic decline, though cyclist fatalities remain a growing concern
TL;DR: NHTSA says road deaths continued their post-pandemic decline, though cyclist fatalities remain a growing concern
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Ford Put Its Kill Switch Behind A $7.99 A Month Paywall

The automaker admits to being in an arms race with vehicle thefts, forcing it to engineer new security systems

More: Ford Put Its Kill Switch Behind A $7.99 A Month Paywall. The automaker admits to being in an arms race with vehicle thefts, forcing it to engineer new security systems
TL;DR: The automaker admits to being in an arms race with vehicle thefts, forcing it to engineer new security systems
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The Last Real Bugatti Was Finished By A Chrysler Designer

Supercharged Type 101 received a Ghia body to Virgil Exner’s specification in 1965 and is now for sale in the US

TL;DR: Supercharged Type 101 received a Ghia body to Virgil Exner’s specification in 1965 and is now for sale in the US
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Dodge’s Newest Crossover Is Almost Dead With Fewer Than 90 Left

The Italian-built Hornet is down to its final cars nationwide, and the reason it died so young comes down to geography

More: Dodge’s Newest Crossover Is Almost Dead With Fewer Than 90 Left. The Italian-built Hornet is down to its final cars nationwide, and the reason it died so young comes down to geography
TL;DR: The Italian-built Hornet is down to its final cars nationwide, and the reason it died so young comes down to geography
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A Leaky Window Cost A GMC Sierra Owner $1,000, Now He’s Suing GM

A GM repair bulletin revised at least 13 times since 2019 now sits at the center of a window-leak lawsuit over the Sierra and Silverado

TL;DR: A GM repair bulletin revised at least 13 times since 2019 now sits at the center of a window-leak lawsuit over the Sierra and Silverado
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The Priciest Repair On A Used EV Isn’t The Battery

New warranty claim data suggests used EV owners are far more likely to face ordinary mechanical and electrical faults than expensive battery failures

TL;DR: New warranty claim data suggests used EV owners are far more likely to face ordinary mechanical and electrical faults than expensive battery failures
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Mini’s 2026 Aceman JCW e Is The Quick One, The Fun One, And The One To Avoid | Review

A week in Mini's flagship electric hot hatch reveals sharp steering, wild torque steer, and a ride firmer than anyone needs

More: Mini’s 2026 Aceman JCW e Is The Quick One, The Fun One, And The One To Avoid | Review. A week in Mini's flagship electric hot hatch reveals sharp steering, wild torque steer, and a ride firmer than anyone needs
TL;DR: A week in Mini's flagship electric hot hatch reveals sharp steering, wild torque steer, and a ride firmer than anyone needs
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Chery Patents Reveal A Compact Pickup That Could Take The Ford Maverick Formula Global

New Chery patents point to a Maverick-sized plug-in ute, and our renders bring the crossover pickup to life ahead of an expected debut next year

TL;DR: New Chery patents point to a Maverick-sized plug-in ute, and our renders bring the crossover pickup to life ahead of an expected debut next year
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What's It Like To Live With A (Mostly) Free Fiat 500e For Two Years? These YouTubers Found Out

Tommy and Case from TFL both leased Fiat 500es for essentially nothing. But that doesn't mean the experience has been perfect.

More: What's It Like To Live With A (Mostly) Free Fiat 500e For Two Years? Tommy and Case from TFL both leased Fiat 500es for essentially nothing. But that doesn't mean the experience has been perfect.
TL;DR: Tommy and Case from TFL both leased Fiat 500es for essentially nothing.
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Stellantis Thinks Your 16-Year-Old Wants An 8-HP Abarth

The Fiat Topolino has just landed in America at $13,995 , which technically makes it the cheapest EV in the country.

More: The Fiat Topolino has just landed in America at $13,995 , which technically makes it the cheapest EV in the country. More: We Imagined Stellantis’ Tiny EV As Jeep, Dodge, And Chrysler Oddballs That hotter model would go beyond the Fiat Topolino Sport that was recently introduced in Italy.
TL;DR: Stellantis is chasing teenage buyers with a performance Topolino that the rules will never let go faster than a crawl
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A Tesla Driver Appears To Nap At 62 MPH With Two Kids Reportedly In The Back

A police police spokesperson has suggested the driver could potentially face criminal charges

More: A Tesla Driver Appears To Nap At 62 MPH With Two Kids Reportedly In The Back. A police police spokesperson has suggested the driver could potentially face criminal charges
TL;DR: A police police spokesperson has suggested the driver could potentially face criminal charges
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The Latest Jimny Never Got A Soft Top, So Damd Faked One

Japanese tuner Damd built its reputation on wild styling kits for the Suzuki Jimny , most of them channeling famous off-roaders.

More: Japanese tuner Damd built its reputation on wild styling kits for the Suzuki Jimny , most of them channeling famous off-roaders. For a greater optical illusion, the tuner has wrapped the roof and rear pillars in a different color. This makes the rear section of the roof look like a hard top, making us wish for a Jimny Convertible.
TL;DR: The Slash Garnish by Damd is the best way to confuse everyone about the non-removable roof of your Jimny
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Slate’s $25K Truck Can Option Its Way Past $46K, And You Still Crank Your Windows

The Slate EV Truck's endless customization options nearly double its starting price in one fully loaded build

More: Slate’s $25K Truck Can Option Its Way Past $46K, And You Still Crank Your Windows. The Slate EV Truck's endless customization options nearly double its starting price in one fully loaded build
TL;DR: The Slate EV Truck's endless customization options nearly double its starting price in one fully loaded build
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Winnebago Built A Compact Motorhome For People Who Dread Motorhomes

The RAM Promaster-based Elora and Resa promise first time buyers a more affordable and maneuverable motorhome experience

TL;DR: The RAM Promaster-based Elora and Resa promise first time buyers a more affordable and maneuverable motorhome experience
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The Dodge Charger Is America’s Slowest-Selling New Car

The Dodge Charger tops America's slowest-selling list with a 385-day supply, and that stalled inventory is handing buyers real leverage

TL;DR: The Dodge Charger tops America's slowest-selling list with a 385-day supply, and that stalled inventory is handing buyers real leverage
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Take A Ride With Me To Alfa’s Homeland In Its Smallest SUV, Sins And All

One Alfisti's pilgrimage to the Arese museum for its 50th anniversary started rough with a software glitch, but the trip more than made up for it

TL;DR: One Alfisti's pilgrimage to the Arese museum for its 50th anniversary started rough with a software glitch, but the trip more than made up for it
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A 50-Button Mazda Lost A Screen Distraction Test To A Four-Button Tesla

A new comparison of 10 vehicles found touchscreen-related distraction has increased

More: A 50-Button Mazda Lost A Screen Distraction Test To A Four-Button Tesla. A new comparison of 10 vehicles found touchscreen-related distraction has increased
TL;DR: A new comparison of 10 vehicles found touchscreen-related distraction has increased
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Toyota’s Mid-Engine MR2 Is Closing In, And It’s Hiding Inside A GR Yaris Concept

Toyota has battled cooling and aerodynamic issues in developing its mid-engined, all-wheel drive prototype

More: Toyota’s Mid-Engine MR2 Is Closing In, And It’s Hiding Inside A GR Yaris Concept. Toyota has battled cooling and aerodynamic issues in developing its mid-engined, all-wheel drive prototype
TL;DR: Toyota has battled cooling and aerodynamic issues in developing its mid-engined, all-wheel drive prototype
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Hyundai And Kia Tell 14 EV Owners To Park Away From Their Houses

The two Korean automakers have issued recalls over defective SK On battery cells that could increase the risk of a fire

More: Hyundai And Kia Tell 14 EV Owners To Park Away From Their Houses. The two Korean automakers have issued recalls over defective SK On battery cells that could increase the risk of a fire
TL;DR: The two Korean automakers have issued recalls over defective SK On battery cells that could increase the risk of a fire
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Renault 5 EV Gets A $2,700 Group B Body Kit That Peels Right Off

Inspired by the 1985 R5 Maxi Turbo rally car, Milltek's reversible kit brings aggressive styling to the Renault 5 and Alpine A290

More: Renault 5 EV Gets A $2,700 Group B Body Kit That Peels Right Off. Inspired by the 1985 R5 Maxi Turbo rally car, Milltek's reversible kit brings aggressive styling to the Renault 5 and Alpine A290
TL;DR: Inspired by the 1985 R5 Maxi Turbo rally car, Milltek's reversible kit brings aggressive styling to the Renault 5 and Alpine A290
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Another state adds a way to report reckless e-bike and e-scooter riders

As communities across the US continue grappling with the rapid rise of electric bikes and scooters, one Oregon sheriff’s office is introducing a new tool designed to help identify trouble spots before someone gets hurt.

More: The move comes after deputies saw a noticeable increase in dangerous riding behavior, particularly among younger riders during the summer months. Officials say discussions about the new reporting option began months ago as concerns over reckless riding continued to grow.
TL;DR: As communities across the US continue grappling with the rapid rise of electric bikes and scooters, one Oregon sheriff’s office is introducing a new tool designed to help identify trouble spots before someone gets hurt.
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One Owner Is Selling Two Aston Martin Valhallas, Both With Exactly 196 Miles

The first public Valhalla sale turned a $1.47M sticker into $2.2M, and now two more delivery-mileage cars are coming

More: One Owner Is Selling Two Aston Martin Valhallas, Both With Exactly 196 Miles. The first public Valhalla sale turned a $1.47M sticker into $2.2M, and now two more delivery-mileage cars are coming
TL;DR: The first public Valhalla sale turned a $1.47M sticker into $2.2M, and now two more delivery-mileage cars are coming
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The VW ID. Unyx 09 Will Have The Power To Back Up Its Aggressive Looks

The sportiest Volkswagen sedan in years will offer an all-wheel drive system with 496 hp

More: Unyx 09 Will Have The Power To Back Up Its Aggressive Looks. The sportiest Volkswagen sedan in years will offer an all-wheel drive system with 496 hp
TL;DR: The sportiest Volkswagen sedan in years will offer an all-wheel drive system with 496 hp
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Mitsubishi Wants To Build Humanoid Robots To Help Build Its Cars

Robots built in collaboration with Japanese firm Highlanders could help Mitsubishi combat local labor shortages

TL;DR: Robots built in collaboration with Japanese firm Highlanders could help Mitsubishi combat local labor shortages
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Americans Might Force Alpine To Put Gas Back In Its New Electric Sports Car

With a US launch a possibility, Alpine is still thinking about an ICE-powered A110

More: Americans Might Force Alpine To Put Gas Back In Its New Electric Sports Car. With a US launch a possibility, Alpine is still thinking about an ICE-powered A110
TL;DR: With a US launch a possibility, Alpine is still thinking about an ICE-powered A110
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A Waymo Turned Robocop On Two Teens Drinking And Firing Toy Guns

Two teens reportedly fired fake guns from a moving Waymo in San Mateo, and the robotaxi went full robocop by pulling over and calling the police

TL;DR: Two teens reportedly fired fake guns from a moving Waymo in San Mateo, and the robotaxi went full robocop by pulling over and calling the police
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Xiaomi’s Biggest SUV Has Front Seats That Spin Around To Face A Table

There's even a camping version of Xiaomi's full-size Sky Nomad N90, and it hides a pop-up roof bed

More: Xiaomi’s Biggest SUV Has Front Seats That Spin Around To Face A Table. There's even a camping version of Xiaomi's full-size Sky Nomad N90, and it hides a pop-up roof bed
TL;DR: There's even a camping version of Xiaomi's full-size Sky Nomad N90, and it hides a pop-up roof bed
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The Skynomad N90 Is Xiaomi’s Gas-Burning Adventure Rig

Photo by: Xiaomi Kevin Williams By : Kevin Williams Jul 10, at 4:13pm ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment Chinese…

More: Photo by: Xiaomi Kevin Williams By : Kevin Williams Jul 10, at 4:13pm ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment Chinese tech and car maker Xiaomi has introduced its next series of cars under a new sub brand called SkyNomad.
TL;DR: The SkyNomad N90 is Xiaomi’s first EREV, and it’s meant to be a road-tripping family SUV built to haul people and gear.
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Toyota’s About To Crown A Facelifted 2027 Avalon In China

The Avalon was discontinued in America back in 2021, but China just handed it a fresh face, split taillights and a 54 mpg hybrid option

TL;DR: The Avalon was discontinued in America back in 2021, but China just handed it a fresh face, split taillights and a 54 mpg hybrid option
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Dodge Is Paying Charger Buyers $10 For Every Horsepower Under The Hood

More power means more money back on the new Charger, and the Scat Pack walks away with the biggest cut of all

TL;DR: More power means more money back on the new Charger, and the Scat Pack walks away with the biggest cut of all
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The Supercar Cops Of Dubai Traded Italian Drama For A Chinese Hybrid

The 738-hp Denza B8 joins Dubai's high-end police fleet, easily the most practical thing they own

More: The Supercar Cops Of Dubai Traded Italian Drama For A Chinese Hybrid. The 738-hp Denza B8 joins Dubai's high-end police fleet, easily the most practical thing they own
TL;DR: The 738-hp Denza B8 joins Dubai's high-end police fleet, easily the most practical thing they own
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What's The Best EV We've Ever Tested?

It's a question we get all the time. So on this week's episode, we're answering it and a bunch of other reader questions.

More: What's The Best EV We've Ever Tested?. It's a question we get all the time. So on this week's episode, we're answering it and a bunch of other reader questions.
TL;DR: It's a question we get all the time.
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Land Rover Won’t Make A Defender Pickup, So This Shop Did It In Carbon

Urban Automotive marks ten years at Goodwood with a radical Defender pickup conversion alongside a wild styling program for the Octa

More: Land Rover Won’t Make A Defender Pickup, So This Shop Did It In Carbon. Urban Automotive marks ten years at Goodwood with a radical Defender pickup conversion alongside a wild styling program for the Octa
TL;DR: Urban Automotive marks ten years at Goodwood with a radical Defender pickup conversion alongside a wild styling program for the Octa
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Budget Chinese Tires Are About To Get More Expensive In Europe

Chinese tire manufacturers have been accused of dumping millons of cheap tires into the European market

More: Budget Chinese Tires Are About To Get More Expensive In Europe. Chinese tire manufacturers have been accused of dumping millons of cheap tires into the European market
TL;DR: Chinese tire manufacturers have been accused of dumping millons of cheap tires into the European market
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Dodge’s More Powerful Charger Arrives In August, But It Still Isn’t The Hemi

A new Charger performance variant lands at Roadkill Nights with over 550 hp, but Hellcat loyalists may want to look away

More: Dodge’s More Powerful Charger Arrives In August, But It Still Isn’t The Hemi. A new Charger performance variant lands at Roadkill Nights with over 550 hp, but Hellcat loyalists may want to look away
TL;DR: A new Charger performance variant lands at Roadkill Nights with over 550 hp, but Hellcat loyalists may want to look away
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Toyota Delays New Electric Highlander Before It Even Launches, Gas Model Stays

Toyota says additional final adjustments have delayed 2027 Highlander production while gas and hybrid production extended

More: Toyota Delays New Electric Highlander Before It Even Launches, Gas Model Stays. Toyota says additional final adjustments have delayed 2027 Highlander production while gas and hybrid production extended
TL;DR: Toyota says additional final adjustments have delayed 2027 Highlander production while gas and hybrid production extended
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The Apollo Evo Caribbean Dragon’s V12 Screams With A Ferrari Accent

The Apollo Evo will be capped at just 10 examples worldwide, each with a 6.3-liter V12

TL;DR: The Apollo Evo will be capped at just 10 examples worldwide, each with a 6.3-liter V12
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Kia Tells Nearly Half A Million Telluride Owners To Park Outside Over Hot Seats

Kia is recalling 462,869 Tellurides because a damaged power seat switch can overheat and cause a fire, superseding an earlier recall

More: Kia Tells Nearly Half A Million Telluride Owners To Park Outside Over Hot Seats. Kia is recalling 462,869 Tellurides because a damaged power seat switch can overheat and cause a fire, superseding an earlier recall
TL;DR: Kia is recalling 462,869 Tellurides because a damaged power seat switch can overheat and cause a fire, superseding an earlier recall
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Hardcore Toyota GR GT Spied Chasing Down A Porsche 911 GT3 RS

A camouflaged GR GT prototype shadowed a 911 GT3 RS at the Ring, hinting at a track-focused special due after the 2027 launch

TL;DR: A camouflaged GR GT prototype shadowed a 911 GT3 RS at the Ring, hinting at a track-focused special due after the 2027 launch
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Porsche Ends Gas Macan Production In July With No Successor For Years

The better-selling gas Macan is being discontinued this July, leaving at least a two-year gap before a combustion successor arrives

TL;DR: The better-selling gas Macan is being discontinued this July, leaving at least a two-year gap before a combustion successor arrives
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This $25,000 Gated Manual For Corvette C8s And Ferraris Skips The One Pedal That Matters

Rezvani's new reversible kit turns a dual-clutch supercar into a stick shift, but the missing pedal means it's not quite the real deal

More: This $25,000 Gated Manual For Corvette C8s And Ferraris Skips The One Pedal That Matters. Rezvani's new reversible kit turns a dual-clutch supercar into a stick shift, but the missing pedal means it's not quite the real deal
TL;DR: Rezvani's new reversible kit turns a dual-clutch supercar into a stick shift, but the missing pedal means it's not quite the real deal
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Your Childhood Supercars vs A Family SUV. You Already Know How This Ends

A 335-hp electric crossover with the least power in the field still beat three '80s poster cars off the line before top speed flipped the story

TL;DR: A 335-hp electric crossover with the least power in the field still beat three '80s poster cars off the line before top speed flipped the story
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Denza Wants Defender Buyers And Priced The Bao 5 So They Feel Right At Home

The Bao 5 from Denza has a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder and two electric motors, giving it a combined 536 hp

TL;DR: The Bao 5 from Denza has a 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder and two electric motors, giving it a combined 536 hp
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Buying A Ford EV Still Comes With A Free Home Charger

Ford extended its Power Promise program yet again, nearly two years after its introduction.

More: Buying A Ford EV Still Comes With A Free Home Charger. Ford extended its Power Promise program yet again, nearly two years after its introduction.
TL;DR: Ford extended its Power Promise program yet again, nearly two years after its introduction.
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VW Group Is Killing Half Its Cars By 2030, And Some Big Names Are At Risk

The German giant is realigning its business, targeting 9 million units a year and cutting redundant platforms and niche models to stay competitive

More: VW Group Is Killing Half Its Cars By 2030, And Some Big Names Are At Risk. The German giant is realigning its business, targeting 9 million units a year and cutting redundant platforms and niche models to stay competitive
TL;DR: The German giant is realigning its business, targeting 9 million units a year and cutting redundant platforms and niche models to stay competitive
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This Hyundai Ioniq 6 Lease Deal Is Cheaper Than A Nice Night Out

At less than $200 per month, this is one of the best deals out there.

More: This Hyundai Ioniq 6 Lease Deal Is Cheaper Than A Nice Night Out. At less than $200 per month, this is one of the best deals out there.
TL;DR: At less than $200 per month, this is one of the best deals out there.
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Zeekr Wants To Build A G-Wagen Rival, And Maybe A Pickup Too

Geely's premium brand wants to challenge BYD's off-roaders and the Shark 6, yet nothing has been confirmed for production

TL;DR: Geely's premium brand wants to challenge BYD's off-roaders and the Shark 6, yet nothing has been confirmed for production
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New Stellantis Concept Recalls Lost Dogs And Helps Them Get Back Inside

The Dog Edition concept was designed through the eyes of man's best friend

More: New Stellantis Concept Recalls Lost Dogs And Helps Them Get Back Inside. The Dog Edition concept was designed through the eyes of man's best friend
TL;DR: The Dog Edition concept was designed through the eyes of man's best friend
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Thieves Grabbed A $105K Corvette, And It Cost Them A Lamborghini, Two Porsches, And More

A stolen Corvette investigation led to the recovery of more than $1.3 million in stolen vehicles

More: Thieves Grabbed A $105K Corvette, And It Cost Them A Lamborghini, Two Porsches, And More. A stolen Corvette investigation led to the recovery of more than $1.3 million in stolen vehicles
TL;DR: A stolen Corvette investigation led to the recovery of more than $1.3 million in stolen vehicles
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Bridgestone’s Airless Tires Finally Hit The Road, But They Top Out At 12 MPH

After nearly two decades of work, the never-flat tire is real, though a strict speed cap keeps it away from production cars for now

More: Bridgestone’s Airless Tires Finally Hit The Road, But They Top Out At 12 MPH. After nearly two decades of work, the never-flat tire is real, though a strict speed cap keeps it away from production cars for now
TL;DR: After nearly two decades of work, the never-flat tire is real, though a strict speed cap keeps it away from production cars for now
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Tired Of America 250 Editions? This Mini Is The Cure

The new Cooper Heritage and Oxford Editions are British and proud of it

More: Tired Of America 250 Editions? This Mini Is The Cure. The new Cooper Heritage and Oxford Editions are British and proud of it
TL;DR: The new Cooper Heritage and Oxford Editions are British and proud of it
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This Is How Much A 17K-Mile EV From A Dead Brand Sells For After 3 Years

Fisker's collapse continues to hammer resale values as another Ocean changes hands for pennies

More: This Is How Much A 17K-Mile EV From A Dead Brand Sells For After 3 Years. Fisker's collapse continues to hammer resale values as another Ocean changes hands for pennies
TL;DR: Fisker's collapse continues to hammer resale values as another Ocean changes hands for pennies
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Mercedes EV Sales Jumped 28% While The Rest Of The Brand Shrank

While BEV models are proving popular, sales across three core segments of Mercedes models are down this year

TL;DR: While BEV models are proving popular, sales across three core segments of Mercedes models are down this year
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Police Dropped 176 Charges Against Two Mitsubishi Managers, Now Comes The $7.7M Bill

Two former Mitsubishi dealership employees are also seeking a personal apology from the local police chief

More: Police Dropped 176 Charges Against Two Mitsubishi Managers, Now Comes The $7.7M Bill. Two former Mitsubishi dealership employees are also seeking a personal apology from the local police chief
TL;DR: Two former Mitsubishi dealership employees are also seeking a personal apology from the local police chief
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2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT Video Review: The V8 Tyrant King Returns

A 777-hp pickup with a dinosaur badge still earns its place in a world obsessed with shrinking everything

More: 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT Video Review: The V8 Tyrant King Returns. A 777-hp pickup with a dinosaur badge still earns its place in a world obsessed with shrinking everything
TL;DR: A 777-hp pickup with a dinosaur badge still earns its place in a world obsessed with shrinking everything
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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 EV Debuts With 3 Motors, 671 HP And A Vibrator

The CLA 45 comes off as Fifty Shades of Grey, but offers impressive performance and a fake soundtrack

More: Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 EV Debuts With 3 Motors, 671 HP And A Vibrator. The CLA 45 comes off as Fifty Shades of Grey, but offers impressive performance and a fake soundtrack
TL;DR: The CLA 45 comes off as Fifty Shades of Grey, but offers impressive performance and a fake soundtrack
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Everyone Is Afraid Of EV Battery Degradation. It's All The Nissan Leaf's Fault

The Leaf made battery degradation look terrifying, but most modern EVs are not aging the same way.

More: Everyone Is Afraid Of EV Battery Degradation. It's All The Nissan Leaf's Fault. The Leaf made battery degradation look terrifying, but most modern EVs are not aging the same way.
TL;DR: The Leaf made battery degradation look terrifying, but most modern EVs are not aging the same way.
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Every New Car In Europe Now Spies On Your Face With A Camera. America Is Next

Europe's mandatory driver-monitoring camera laws are now officially active for all new cars, and the same tech is coming to the US

TL;DR: Europe's mandatory driver-monitoring camera laws are now officially active for all new cars, and the same tech is coming to the US
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BMW Says Its iX3 Aced Euro NCAP’s Toughest Test. A Chinese EV Beat It Anyway

The first two cars through Euro NCAP's overhauled test both earned five stars, but the winner was not the German one

More: BMW Says Its iX3 Aced Euro NCAP’s Toughest Test. A Chinese EV Beat It Anyway. The first two cars through Euro NCAP's overhauled test both earned five stars, but the winner was not the German one
TL;DR: The first two cars through Euro NCAP's overhauled test both earned five stars, but the winner was not the German one
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BYD’s New Denza Z More Than Doubles A 911 Turbo S’s Power For Less Than GTS Money

BYD's premium brand has unveiled a 217 mph electric supercar that undercuts European exotics by a huge margin

More: BYD’s New Denza Z More Than Doubles A 911 Turbo S’s Power For Less Than GTS Money. BYD's premium brand has unveiled a 217 mph electric supercar that undercuts European exotics by a huge margin
TL;DR: BYD's premium brand has unveiled a 217 mph electric supercar that undercuts European exotics by a huge margin
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Honda’s Fit Lives On In Japan With A Refresh And An $11K Starting Price

Honda has refreshed the fourth generation Fit in Japan seven years after its debut and four years after the previous facelift

More: Honda’s Fit Lives On In Japan With A Refresh And An $11K Starting Price. Honda has refreshed the fourth generation Fit in Japan seven years after its debut and four years after the previous facelift
TL;DR: Honda has refreshed the fourth generation Fit in Japan seven years after its debut and four years after the previous facelift
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Porsche Can’t Build Enough 911s, And Can’t Sell Enough EVs

Sales for the German brand slid dramatically Jan-June, though the iconic 911 kept climbing

More: Porsche Can’t Build Enough 911s, And Can’t Sell Enough EVs. Sales for the German brand slid dramatically Jan-June, though the iconic 911 kept climbing
TL;DR: Sales for the German brand slid dramatically Jan-June, though the iconic 911 kept climbing
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Nissan’s New $11K Baby Patrol Is A Dacia In Disguise

Wearing Armada / Patrol styling over Dacia bones, the $11,000 Tekton gives budget buyers a small Nissan SUV headed for 50 global markets

TL;DR: Wearing Armada / Patrol styling over Dacia bones, the $11,000 Tekton gives budget buyers a small Nissan SUV headed for 50 global markets
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MG’s Go! Concept Wants You To Forget About The Mini And Renault 5 In 2027

The Car of the Year-winning Renault 5 and its Mini Cooper E rival have proved that affordable EVs can actually have personality, and now MG wants in on the action.

More: The Car of the Year-winning Renault 5 and its Mini Cooper E rival have proved that affordable EVs can actually have personality, and now MG wants in on the action. The British-born, but Chinese-owned brand is coming to the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed with two concept cars, one of which previews a Renault 5 rival called the MG2 on sale in 2027. Called the MG Go!
TL;DR: Small electric hatch and also-new Cyber Concept SUV are both set to debut at this month’s Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Airstream’s New Baby Camper Fits A Kitchen And A Bed For Two Into 17 Feet

Airstream's latest travel trailer is light enough to be towed by crossovers

More: Airstream’s New Baby Camper Fits A Kitchen And A Bed For Two Into 17 Feet. Airstream's latest travel trailer is light enough to be towed by crossovers
TL;DR: Airstream's latest travel trailer is light enough to be towed by crossovers
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This Italian Coupe Looks Like A Classic Ferrari, But Its V8 Is Pure Detroit

Automobili Mignatta's new Rina Coupe wears 1960s Ferrari style over a tuned Ford Coyote V8, and only 30 will be built each year

TL;DR: Automobili Mignatta's new Rina Coupe wears 1960s Ferrari style over a tuned Ford Coyote V8, and only 30 will be built each year
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Red Bull’s $6.7M RB17 Is Bringing The V10 Scream F1 Gave Up Back To Goodwood

A track-only hypercar with 1,000 hp, no hybrid tech, and a price tag that tops two Aston Martin Valkyries combined

More: Red Bull’s $6.7M RB17 Is Bringing The V10 Scream F1 Gave Up Back To Goodwood. A track-only hypercar with 1,000 hp, no hybrid tech, and a price tag that tops two Aston Martin Valkyries combined
TL;DR: A track-only hypercar with 1,000 hp, no hybrid tech, and a price tag that tops two Aston Martin Valkyries combined
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Porsche Never Put An 8-Cylinder Boxer In A Road Car, RUF Just Did

Porsche kept its flat-eight engines on the race track, but RUF just built one bound for a future road-going supercar

TL;DR: Porsche kept its flat-eight engines on the race track, but RUF just built one bound for a future road-going supercar
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McLaren Gives The 720S Bloodline A Hardcore Sendoff With The 788HS

The final evolution of McLaren's long running supercar family brings more power, more aero, less weight, and only 200 chances to own one

TL;DR: The final evolution of McLaren's long running supercar family brings more power, more aero, less weight, and only 200 chances to own one
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Geely’s New SUV Looks Like One Defender, Punches Like Two

Three electric motors and a turbocharged four combine to give Geely's new Galaxy Cruiser 700 a genuinely absurd 1,113 hp

TL;DR: Three electric motors and a turbocharged four combine to give Geely's new Galaxy Cruiser 700 a genuinely absurd 1,113 hp
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Trump Admin Promotes Mysterious Freedom Fuel Network Selling Cheap Gas

The shaky truce between the United States and Iran has seemingly fallen apart as the American military struck over 80 targets in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait…

More: The accompanying video comes off as state-sponsored propaganda, complete with praise for President Trump and a reference to “fake news,” but the Freedom Fuel Network lists 25 gas stations on the East Coast.
TL;DR: Stations are offering regular unleaded for $3.47 per gallon, which is far below the national average of $3.78
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Stellantis Brings China’s Leapmotors To North America, But You Won’t See One In The US

Mexico gets the first taste of Stellantis-backed Leapmotor via $33k B10 compact SUV

More: Stellantis Brings China’s Leapmotors To North America, But You Won’t See One In The US. Mexico gets the first taste of Stellantis-backed Leapmotor via $33k B10 compact SUV
TL;DR: Mexico gets the first taste of Stellantis-backed Leapmotor via $33k B10 compact SUV
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Genesis’ Entry-Level Crossover Is Getting A Hybrid Makeover

The GV70 is nearly six years old, but Genesis is preparing a notable update

TL;DR: The GV70 is nearly six years old, but Genesis is preparing a notable update
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Audi’s Aging A8 Lives Into 2027, While Other Models See Small Updates

While BMW and Mercedes recently updated their flagship sedan, the A8 is a living zombie

More: Audi’s Aging A8 Lives Into 2027, While Other Models See Small Updates. While BMW and Mercedes recently updated their flagship sedan, the A8 is a living zombie
TL;DR: While BMW and Mercedes recently updated their flagship sedan, the A8 is a living zombie
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BYD's PHEV Pickup Just Landed In The U.K. But Americans Still Can't Have It

The Shark pickup was already on sale in China, Mexico, South America, and Australia, leaving the U.S. as the odd one out.

More: BYD's PHEV Pickup Just Landed In The U.K. But Americans Still Can't Have It. The Shark pickup was already on sale in China, Mexico, South America, and Australia, leaving the U.S.
TL;DR: The Shark pickup was already on sale in China, Mexico, South America, and Australia, leaving the U.S.
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35% Of 2027 Corvettes Built So Far Are The Pricier Grand Sport

Just three weeks into 2027 Corvette production, the pricier Grand Sport is already nearly matching the Stingray on volume

TL;DR: Just three weeks into 2027 Corvette production, the pricier Grand Sport is already nearly matching the Stingray on volume
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AMG’s New CLA EV Shows Its Red Calipers Before It Shows Its Numbers

The high-performance sedan will be unveiled tomorrow and could have around 500 hp

More: AMG’s New CLA EV Shows Its Red Calipers Before It Shows Its Numbers. The high-performance sedan will be unveiled tomorrow and could have around 500 hp
TL;DR: The high-performance sedan will be unveiled tomorrow and could have around 500 hp
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Rugged Suzuki Jimny Gozel Concept Approved For Production

Following enthusiastic customer feedback, Suzuki officially greenlights a new styling kit as official factory-approved dealer accessories

TL;DR: Following enthusiastic customer feedback, Suzuki officially greenlights a new styling kit as official factory-approved dealer accessories
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Lucid Offers 0% Financing To Sell-Off 2026 Gravity

Lucid is also offering a $3,000 loyalty credit for existing owners and a $3,000 trade-in allowance

TL;DR: Lucid is also offering a $3,000 loyalty credit for existing owners and a $3,000 trade-in allowance
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Audi Is Reversing Its Biggest Interior Decision Of The Decade

VW’s premium brand is preparing a major interior rethink that promises better materials, physical controls and a more understated approach to in car technology

More: After several years of turning dashboards into rolling tablets, Audi appears ready to hit reverse. “Audi (in the) past was always leading infotainment development. Now it’s effectively acknowledging that many buyers, particularly in Europe, North America, and Australia, still appreciate controls they can find without taking their eyes off the road.
TL;DR: VW’s premium brand is preparing a major interior rethink that promises better materials, physical controls and a more understated approach to in car technology
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Hyundai’s New Ioniq V Offers Some Interesting Color Choices

Eight shades are coming for Hyundai's wedgy new electric sedan, though only three of them make any real effort to be seen

TL;DR: Eight shades are coming for Hyundai's wedgy new electric sedan, though only three of them make any real effort to be seen
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Most Wagons Load At The Back, This One-Off Ferrari Loads Through Butterfly Windows

Inspired by the legendary 1972 Daytona Shooting Brake, this one-off Ferrari-based creation blends classic style with modern craftsmanship

TL;DR: Inspired by the legendary 1972 Daytona Shooting Brake, this one-off Ferrari-based creation blends classic style with modern craftsmanship
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BMW’s New X5 Forces Every Early Buyer To Pay $1,085 For A Slab Of Rock

Every new X5 arrives with a mandatory slate console option, and the only way to skip it is to wait until December

More: BMW’s New X5 Forces Every Early Buyer To Pay $1,085 For A Slab Of Rock. Every new X5 arrives with a mandatory slate console option, and the only way to skip it is to wait until December
TL;DR: Every new X5 arrives with a mandatory slate console option, and the only way to skip it is to wait until December
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Kia Is Killing Its Flagship Luxury Sedan After Sales Cratered 87%

The Genesis-based RWD sedan will bow out of production by the end of the year following a brutal sales collapse

TL;DR: The Genesis-based RWD sedan will bow out of production by the end of the year following a brutal sales collapse
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This $570,000 Audi Sport Quattro Tribute Isn’t Built From A Real Quattro

The engine under this carbon Sport Quattro tribute is the same turbocharged five-cylinder you'll find in a current Audi RS3

More: The trend of small companies building tribute versions of European classics shows no sign of abating, and there’s a fresh name jumping into the game. You may not know Homologation Specials Reimagined, or HSR Manufaktur, but you may be very taken with what it is building. Instead, it built the car around an old Audi Coupe B2, much the way HWA is working with its Evo .
TL;DR: The engine under this carbon Sport Quattro tribute is the same turbocharged five-cylinder you'll find in a current Audi RS3
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Brabus Turns Mercedes Into Monsters, Now It’s Building A Yacht Too

Brabus has teamed up with AB Yachts and will introduce a luxurious boat at the Monaco Yacht Show this fall

TL;DR: Brabus has teamed up with AB Yachts and will introduce a luxurious boat at the Monaco Yacht Show this fall
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Land Rover’s Defender Facelift Costs The Octa 93 HP, While The New Vertex Steals Its Angry Face

Land Rover's latest Defender update brings new Vertex trim, a six-seat cabin option, new hybrid engine and a surprisingly less powerful hero model

TL;DR: Land Rover's latest Defender update brings new Vertex trim, a six-seat cabin option, new hybrid engine and a surprisingly less powerful hero model
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Dacia’s Sub-$28K Striker Claims To Be Three Cars At Once

The longest car Dacia builds sits lower than most SUVs and costs less than the crossovers it competes with

More: Dacia’s Sub-$28K Striker Claims To Be Three Cars At Once. The longest car Dacia builds sits lower than most SUVs and costs less than the crossovers it competes with
TL;DR: The longest car Dacia builds sits lower than most SUVs and costs less than the crossovers it competes with
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The Most Powerful V12 Production Car Hits 186 MPH Before Many Cars Reach 60

The Aurora Tur pairs a quad-turbo V12 with three electric motors for a combined output that Zenvo claims tops every road-going V12

More: The Most Powerful V12 Production Car Hits 186 MPH Before Many Cars Reach 60. The Aurora Tur pairs a quad-turbo V12 with three electric motors for a combined output that Zenvo claims tops every road-going V12
TL;DR: The Aurora Tur pairs a quad-turbo V12 with three electric motors for a combined output that Zenvo claims tops every road-going V12
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Toyota Brings Back The 1980s Land Cruiser 70

After nearly a year away, the 70 Series reopens order books, minus the manual gearbox and the Troopcarrier's giant fuel tank

TL;DR: After nearly a year away, the 70 Series reopens order books, minus the manual gearbox and the Troopcarrier's giant fuel tank
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Scout’s Spirit Of ’26 Is A Retro-Inspired Throwback

The one-off model draws inspiration from the original Spirit Of ’76 package

More: Scout’s Spirit Of ’26 Is A Retro-Inspired Throwback. The one-off model draws inspiration from the original Spirit Of ’76 package
TL;DR: The one-off model draws inspiration from the original Spirit Of ’76 package
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BMW’s Electric M4 Coupe Imagined With 1,000 HP Before It Exists

The sleek profile of the current M4 could be ditched in favor of a sharper, more radical design

More: BMW’s Electric M4 Coupe Imagined With 1,000 HP Before It Exists. The sleek profile of the current M4 could be ditched in favor of a sharper, more radical design
TL;DR: The sleek profile of the current M4 could be ditched in favor of a sharper, more radical design
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Two Nissan Recalls, One Sentra That Can Roll Out Of Park

The affordable Sentra might have a loose driveshaft, while the Rogue may have bad transaxle assemblies

More: Two Nissan Recalls, One Sentra That Can Roll Out Of Park. The affordable Sentra might have a loose driveshaft, while the Rogue may have bad transaxle assemblies
TL;DR: The affordable Sentra might have a loose driveshaft, while the Rogue may have bad transaxle assemblies
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A Tesla Semi Rival Startup Is Reportedly Missing Paychecks And A Truck

An electric truck startup is drawing scrutiny after reports of missing paychecks and a truck that hasn't turned up

TL;DR: An electric truck startup is drawing scrutiny after reports of missing paychecks and a truck that hasn't turned up
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Hyundai’s Popular Palisade Gets A Blacked Out Range-Topper

The Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink embraces the darker side of luxury

More: Hyundai’s Popular Palisade Gets A Blacked Out Range-Topper. The Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink embraces the darker side of luxury
TL;DR: The Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy Black Ink embraces the darker side of luxury
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Toyota Says PHEVs Aren’t Ready For Real Truck Work

Toyota executives confirm the brand won't rush a plug-in hybrid Hilux to market, citing potential payload and towing capacity compromises

TL;DR: Toyota executives confirm the brand won't rush a plug-in hybrid Hilux to market, citing potential payload and towing capacity compromises
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Ford’s Gas Mustang Can Stop Wiping, The Electric Can Stop Moving

Mustang owners face cold-weather wiper issues while Mach-E drivers could experience rear differential failures

More: Ford’s Gas Mustang Can Stop Wiping, The Electric Can Stop Moving. Mustang owners face cold-weather wiper issues while Mach-E drivers could experience rear differential failures
TL;DR: Mustang owners face cold-weather wiper issues while Mach-E drivers could experience rear differential failures
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Tesla Driver Who Blamed FSD For Fatal Home Crash Charged With Manslaughter

Investigators say a Tesla driver overrode FSD and accelerated to 73 mph before impact

More: Tesla Driver Who Blamed FSD For Fatal Home Crash Charged With Manslaughter. Investigators say a Tesla driver overrode FSD and accelerated to 73 mph before impact
TL;DR: Investigators say a Tesla driver overrode FSD and accelerated to 73 mph before impact
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Adios Mexico! Some Toyota Tacoma Production Is Coming Stateside

The Tacoma is returning to Texas after an extended Mexican holiday

More: Adios Mexico! Some Toyota Tacoma Production Is Coming Stateside. The Tacoma is returning to Texas after an extended Mexican holiday
TL;DR: The Tacoma is returning to Texas after an extended Mexican holiday
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This tiny EV is now on sale in the US for less than $14,000

The Topolino is about the size of a golf cart, but it’s actually a street-legal EV with an electric range of up to 46 miles.

More: Fiat is known for its small cars, such as the electric 500e hatchback, but the Topolino is even smaller. Powered by a 5.4 kWh lithium-ion battery and 8 hp electric motor, the mini EV can drive up to 46 miles on a single charge. While it’s currently capable of reaching up to 19 mph, owners can upgrade it to 25 mph with an LSV conversion kit to make it street legal.
TL;DR: The Topolino is about the size of a golf cart, but it’s actually a street-legal EV with an electric range of up to 46 miles.
Read original at Electrek
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I’ve Seen More Improvement In Two Years Of Reviewing EVs Than I Did In A Decade Testing Gas Cars

As EVs rapidly improve in every key area, it's getting harder and harder to imagine a future for gasoline engines. They just can't keep up.

More: I’ve Seen More Improvement In Two Years Of Reviewing EVs Than I Did In A Decade Testing Gas Cars. As EVs rapidly improve in every key area, it's getting harder and harder to imagine a future for gasoline engines. They just can't keep up.
TL;DR: As EVs rapidly improve in every key area, it's getting harder and harder to imagine a future for gasoline engines.
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Over 66,000 Ford Hybrids Recalled To Fix A Recall

Ford’s recall count is already so high that it often eclipses several rivals combined. Now the company is launching another recall campaign, this one including vehicles that were previously recalled…

More: Ford’s recall count is already so high that it often eclipses several rivals combined. According to documents submitted to the NHTSA , the recall affects 2025-2027 Ford Explorer Hybrid models and 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid models equipped with the Phoenix audio system.
TL;DR: A software update meant to fix silent hybrids may have created a new headache
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Range Rover’s New Velar Is Turning Into A Sedan Of Sorts, And And May Ditch Its Rear Window

New spy shots suggest the Velar's replacement may lack a rear window, relying on a camera instead

More: Range Rover’s New Velar Is Turning Into A Sedan Of Sorts, And And May Ditch Its Rear Window. New spy shots suggest the Velar's replacement may lack a rear window, relying on a camera instead
TL;DR: New spy shots suggest the Velar's replacement may lack a rear window, relying on a camera instead
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Trump Pardons 9 Diesel Tuners For Deleting Emissions Controls, Says They Were Just ‘Fixing Their Car’

President has wiped away convictions for 9 people prosecuted over diesel emissions tampering under Joe Biden’s watch

More: Trump Pardons 9 Diesel Tuners For Deleting Emissions Controls, Says They Were Just ‘Fixing Their Car’. President has wiped away convictions for 9 people prosecuted over diesel emissions tampering under Joe Biden’s watch
TL;DR: President has wiped away convictions for 9 people prosecuted over diesel emissions tampering under Joe Biden’s watch
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Fiat’s Kei-Shaming 19 MPH Topolino Reaches America For $13,995

Fiat launches the Topolino in America with 46 miles of range and a $13,995 price

TL;DR: Fiat launches the Topolino in America with 46 miles of range and a $13,995 price
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Toyota Trademarks Camry Apex, A Badge Last Used On A Sporty Corolla

If the Camry Apex follows the Corolla that wore the badge first, the upgrades may be all about the corners rather than the engine

TL;DR: If the Camry Apex follows the Corolla that wore the badge first, the upgrades may be all about the corners rather than the engine
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98% Of Porsche 911 Buyers Personalize Theirs, These Three Take It To The Extreme

These bespoke Porsche 911s blend heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural inspiration

More: 98% Of Porsche 911 Buyers Personalize Theirs, These Three Take It To The Extreme. These bespoke Porsche 911s blend heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural inspiration
TL;DR: These bespoke Porsche 911s blend heritage, craftsmanship, and cultural inspiration
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You Can Lease Stellantis’ New Chinese EV For Just $56 A Month In Germany

Leapmotor sales nearly doubled in six months, and a remarkably cheap lease deal explains why buyers keep signing

More: You Can Lease Stellantis’ New Chinese EV For Just $56 A Month In Germany. Leapmotor sales nearly doubled in six months, and a remarkably cheap lease deal explains why buyers keep signing
TL;DR: Leapmotor sales nearly doubled in six months, and a remarkably cheap lease deal explains why buyers keep signing
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Ram’s New V8 SRT TRX Is $26K Of Pure Nonsense Over The RHO, And Worth Every Penny | Review

We tested Ram's new supertruck on dirt jumps, broken pavement, and highways

More: Ram’s New V8 SRT TRX Is $26K Of Pure Nonsense Over The RHO, And Worth Every Penny | Review. We tested Ram's new supertruck on dirt jumps, broken pavement, and highways
TL;DR: We tested Ram's new supertruck on dirt jumps, broken pavement, and highways
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China’s Electrified Car Sales Sank 13%, And The World Is About To Feel It

China's EV sales slid through the first half of 2026, and the subsidy cuts coming next are unlikely to help

TL;DR: China's EV sales slid through the first half of 2026, and the subsidy cuts coming next are unlikely to help
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GM Halts Vistiq Shipments Over 3rd-Row Seats That Can Trap A Child

Hyundai's Palisade recall prompted a GM engineer to test the Vistiq's seatbacks, while the company is also aware of six incidents but no injuries

TL;DR: Hyundai's Palisade recall prompted a GM engineer to test the Vistiq's seatbacks, while the company is also aware of six incidents but no injuries
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Stellantis Is Using A 15-Year-Old Fiat To Stop Italy From Handing Autobianchi To China

A camouflaged Fiat Pandina spied testing is a special edition built to keep the historic Autobianchi name out of government hands

TL;DR: A camouflaged Fiat Pandina spied testing is a special edition built to keep the historic Autobianchi name out of government hands
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Gordon Murray Threw Out The T.50’s Signature Fan, But Kept The V12 And Manual

Only 24 examples of this 654-hp V12 track car will be built, and every one of them keeps a six-speed manual

More: Gordon Murray Threw Out The T.50’s Signature Fan, But Kept The V12 And Manual. Only 24 examples of this 654-hp V12 track car will be built, and every one of them keeps a six-speed manual
TL;DR: Only 24 examples of this 654-hp V12 track car will be built, and every one of them keeps a six-speed manual
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The Polestar 4 Ditched Its Rear Window, Its New SUV Twin Puts It Back

The Polestar 4 SUV adds a tailgate, more storage, and up to 392 miles of range when it debuts on September 2

TL;DR: The Polestar 4 SUV adds a tailgate, more storage, and up to 392 miles of range when it debuts on September 2
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Porsche Never Built A Mid-Engined 911, But Ruf Came Close

One of just seven ever made, this forgotten German supercar is chasing nearly $2 million at Monterey Car Week

More: Porsche Never Built A Mid-Engined 911, But Ruf Came Close. One of just seven ever made, this forgotten German supercar is chasing nearly $2 million at Monterey Car Week
TL;DR: One of just seven ever made, this forgotten German supercar is chasing nearly $2 million at Monterey Car Week
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Redesigned Hyundai Tucson Spied Alongside The Current Model

Hyundai's popular five-seat crossover is getting a radical makeover that ditches the fussy design

TL;DR: Hyundai's popular five-seat crossover is getting a radical makeover that ditches the fussy design
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BMW’s Next X6 Imagined From The Neue Klasse X5

An independent render previews the next BMW X6 SAV borrowing a rear treatment from the brand's most divisive model

TL;DR: An independent render previews the next BMW X6 SAV borrowing a rear treatment from the brand's most divisive model
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New Car Buyers Opting For Longer Loans As Average Payment Hits Record Of $777

Seven year loans are becoming increasingly common and buyers are taking on a staggering amount of debt

More: New Car Buyers Opting For Longer Loans As Average Payment Hits Record Of $777. Seven year loans are becoming increasingly common and buyers are taking on a staggering amount of debt
TL;DR: Seven year loans are becoming increasingly common and buyers are taking on a staggering amount of debt
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Caught Doing 100 MPH In Virginia? A Judge Can Now Bolt A Speed Limiter To Your Car

Judges in Virginia can now order speed-limiting technology instead of suspending licenses

More: Caught Doing 100 MPH In Virginia? A Judge Can Now Bolt A Speed Limiter To Your Car. Judges in Virginia can now order speed-limiting technology instead of suspending licenses
TL;DR: Judges in Virginia can now order speed-limiting technology instead of suspending licenses
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Alpine Previews Next-Gen A110 With Electric Mule

The A110 Future hints at what Alpine claims is the “world's first true EV sports car"

TL;DR: The A110 Future hints at what Alpine claims is the “world's first true EV sports car"
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A Standard BMW M2 Beat The CS With No Extra Power, Just $27K In Parts

A standard M2 just out-lapped the halo M2 CS, proving BMW's own parts catalog can dethrone its most expensive small M car

More: The M2 CS is supposed to be the ultimate version of BMW’s smallest M car, but a new factory-backed upgrade package has already managed to outgun it. Armed with a collection of aerodynamic and chassis upgrades, a BMW M2 fitted with the new M Performance Track Kit has set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife record for the model.
TL;DR: A standard M2 just out-lapped the halo M2 CS, proving BMW's own parts catalog can dethrone its most expensive small M car
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Nearly 40% Of Porsche Workers Now Earn Six Figures

A shareholder inquiry forced the sports car manufacturer to reveal its complete internal pay scale

More: Nearly 40% Of Porsche Workers Now Earn Six Figures. A shareholder inquiry forced the sports car manufacturer to reveal its complete internal pay scale
TL;DR: A shareholder inquiry forced the sports car manufacturer to reveal its complete internal pay scale
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Toyota’s $20K Prius-Inspired GR Sport Hatch Wears The Look, Not The Power

Japan's facelifted Aqua now offers a GR Sport trim that looks aggressive, hides its exhaust, and skips any bump in power

More: The Toyota Aqua is a Japan-only subcompact hatchback with a hybrid powertrain, closely related to the Yaris but a size up, and it wears a face borrowed from the latest Prius. The second-gen car never crossed the Pacific, and after a mid-lifecycle update in 2025, Toyota has slotted a GR Sport trim into the freshened lineup.
TL;DR: Japan's facelifted Aqua now offers a GR Sport trim that looks aggressive, hides its exhaust, and skips any bump in power
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The Mitsubishi Pajero You Know Is A Full-Size SUV. This Snoopy One Is A Kei Car

A 51-horsepower Snoopy SUV sounds like a toy until you find the dual-range transfer case underneath

More: The Mitsubishi Pajero You Know Is A Full-Size SUV. This Snoopy One Is A Kei Car. A 51-horsepower Snoopy SUV sounds like a toy until you find the dual-range transfer case underneath
TL;DR: A 51-horsepower Snoopy SUV sounds like a toy until you find the dual-range transfer case underneath
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Infiniti Drift Fail Sends CR-V Cartwheeling

Silver Q50’s attempts to impress a car meet crowd flipped an innocent Honda SUV into a ditch

TL;DR: Silver Q50’s attempts to impress a car meet crowd flipped an innocent Honda SUV into a ditch
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WRX Sales Nearly Quadruple In June After Subaru Slashed Prices By Over $5,000

The WRX was fading in the US until Subaru stopped overcharging for the entry model, and buyers came back in droves

More: WRX Sales Nearly Quadruple In June After Subaru Slashed Prices By Over $5,000. The WRX was fading in the US until Subaru stopped overcharging for the entry model, and buyers came back in droves
TL;DR: The WRX was fading in the US until Subaru stopped overcharging for the entry model, and buyers came back in droves
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Toyota’s Best-Selling RAV4 Lost A Third Of Its Sales, But Buyers Aren’t The Problem

The redesigned RAV4 should be flying out of showrooms, yet dealers now measure their remaining stock in hours, not days

More: Toyota’s Best-Selling RAV4 Lost A Third Of Its Sales, But Buyers Aren’t The Problem. The redesigned RAV4 should be flying out of showrooms, yet dealers now measure their remaining stock in hours, not days
TL;DR: The redesigned RAV4 should be flying out of showrooms, yet dealers now measure their remaining stock in hours, not days
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Bentley Just Named Its First EV, And It Isn’t Barnato

The new Torcal arrives this fall riding on Cayenne Electric bones and will be sold alongside the combustion-powered Bentayga

More: After years of concepts, spy shots and shifting electrification plans , Bentley has finally put a name to its first production EV. Meet the Torcal, a new electric luxury SUV that will make its public debut in London on September 23 and will open an entirely new chapter for the British luxury brand.
TL;DR: The new Torcal arrives this fall riding on Cayenne Electric bones and will be sold alongside the combustion-powered Bentayga
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MG Boss Forced To End Livestream After Porsche Copycat Claims

Critics called the MG07 a copycat but today's slippery EV shapes are driven as much by physics as styling whims

TL;DR: Critics called the MG07 a copycat but today's slippery EV shapes are driven as much by physics as styling whims
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Michigan’s America 250 License Plate Costs $55, But Only $5 Is Actually For The Plate

More than 34,000 drivers grabbed the red, white, and blue plate in half a year, reviving a design Michigan first ran back in 1976

TL;DR: More than 34,000 drivers grabbed the red, white, and blue plate in half a year, reviving a design Michigan first ran back in 1976
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Suzuki XBee Turns Into A Little Defender With $1,850 Kit

The Suzuki XBee has always tried to be two things at once, rugged and cute, and mostly gotten away with it.

More: The Suzuki XBee has always tried to be two things at once, rugged and cute, and mostly gotten away with it. Now Japanese tuner Damd has pulled those two impulses apart and handed each one its own styling kit. Damd also added vintage side decals with a checkered pattern and matching quarter window decals.
TL;DR: Damd built two body kits for the Suzuki XBee, and one turns the little crossover into a pint-sized Land Rover Defender
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Honda’s First Electric Motorcycle Undercuts Harley’s LiveWire By Exactly $11

The era of electric motorcycles has arrived, and while it hasn’t matured as fast as the electric car world, more brands keep rolling out two-wheelers that run on volts.

More: The era of electric motorcycles has arrived, and while it hasn’t matured as fast as the electric car world, more brands keep rolling out two-wheelers that run on volts. Honda has now shown its first, the WN7, an all-electric bike headed for European roads alongside a pair of electric scooters.
TL;DR: Retro looks, a Ducati-style swingarm and a 9.3 kWh battery define Honda's first crack at an electric motorcycle
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Hennessey’s First Venom F5-M Customer Put A Gold Badge Up Front And His Name On The Back

The first customer-spec Venom F5-M wears a British collector's family name inside and out, all over a 2,031-hp manual hypercar

TL;DR: The first customer-spec Venom F5-M wears a British collector's family name inside and out, all over a 2,031-hp manual hypercar
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AI Cameras Read 20 Billion License Plates A Month, And Now Cities Are Turning On Them

The plate readers were sold as a crime tool, but residents from Troy to Oakland are calling them a surveillance machine

More: AI Cameras Read 20 Billion License Plates A Month, And Now Cities Are Turning On Them. The plate readers were sold as a crime tool, but residents from Troy to Oakland are calling them a surveillance machine
TL;DR: The plate readers were sold as a crime tool, but residents from Troy to Oakland are calling them a surveillance machine
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BMW Is Fixing The X2’s Face But Skipping Its Ugliest Angle

Fresh spy shots reveal the 2028 X2's upcoming redesign will closely mirror the facelifted X1’s

More: BMW Is Fixing The X2’s Face But Skipping Its Ugliest Angle. Fresh spy shots reveal the 2028 X2's upcoming redesign will closely mirror the facelifted X1’s
TL;DR: Fresh spy shots reveal the 2028 X2's upcoming redesign will closely mirror the facelifted X1’s
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Japan’s PM Ditched Her Limo For Toyota’s Most Luxurious SUV

A convoy of aging Lexus LS sedans now guards Sanae Takaichi's blacked-out Century SUV, the taller replacement for a sedan retired after five years

TL;DR: A convoy of aging Lexus LS sedans now guards Sanae Takaichi's blacked-out Century SUV, the taller replacement for a sedan retired after five years
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The 2026 Range Rover Sport PHEV Is A Master Of Nothing And That’s Its Trick | Review

Losing the V8 costs some menace, but the plug-in Sport stays quicker and calmer than almost anything its size

More: The 2026 Range Rover Sport PHEV Is A Master Of Nothing And That’s Its Trick | Review. Losing the V8 costs some menace, but the plug-in Sport stays quicker and calmer than almost anything its size
TL;DR: Losing the V8 costs some menace, but the plug-in Sport stays quicker and calmer than almost anything its size
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Thieves Keep Stealing A $2,600 VW Part That’s Useless The Moment It’s Removed

Radar thieves have made a habit of targeting Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, and Mercedes-Benz, but several VW models deserve a spot on that same watchlist.

More: Radar thieves have made a habit of targeting Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, and Mercedes-Benz, but several VW models deserve a spot on that same watchlist. For more than a decade, VW models with easy-to-access radar sensors have been frequent targets for thieves, and it’s proving to be a particularly pressing concern in the UK .
TL;DR: The radar hidden behind a VW front badge only works once coded to one car, yet thieves keep prying them off
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The Cheapest New Cars Didn’t Get Expensive, Honda And Ford Just Killed Them

Cox Automotive argues cars aren't the real affordability problem but the reality is more complicated

More: The Cheapest New Cars Didn’t Get Expensive, Honda And Ford Just Killed Them. Cox Automotive argues cars aren't the real affordability problem but the reality is more complicated
TL;DR: Cox Automotive argues cars aren't the real affordability problem but the reality is more complicated
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Suzuki’s 657cc Turbo Kei Hatch Makes Less Power Than A Liter Bike

1990 Alto Works for sale in Illinois is from Japan’s most inventive kei era that gave us cars like the Autozam AZ-1

TL;DR: 1990 Alto Works for sale in Illinois is from Japan’s most inventive kei era that gave us cars like the Autozam AZ-1
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I Gave Alfa’s Last Busso V6 Coupe A Digital Restomod, Then Let The Purists Judge It

The Bertone-styled Alfa Romeo GT with the Busso V6 goes under the knife for an exotic transformation that could be combined with mechanical upgrades

More: I Gave Alfa’s Last Busso V6 Coupe A Digital Restomod, Then Let The Purists Judge It. The Bertone-styled Alfa Romeo GT with the Busso V6 goes under the knife for an exotic transformation that could be combined with mechanical upgrades
TL;DR: The Bertone-styled Alfa Romeo GT with the Busso V6 goes under the knife for an exotic transformation that could be combined with mechanical upgrades
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Singer Keeps The Classic 911 On The Road, Signature Wants One For Everywhere Else

Tired of Porsche 911s from Singer feeling too polished, too married to the pavement? Signature Autosports thinks it has an answer, and it calls it the Meridian 911.

More: Tired of Porsche 911s from Singer feeling too polished, too married to the pavement? Built as a modernized version of classic off-road-focused Porsche 911s from yesteryear, the Meridian 911 sits on aftermarket suspension that boosts the ride height and will make it much more capable off the beaten path.
TL;DR: Buyers get to spec the powertrain, upholstery, and wiring on a rugged 911 that exists only as images for the moment
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This Aussie Is Funding His Land Cruiser One Gold Nugget At A Time

Thirteen days of river panning have covered a chunk of an AU$80,000 Land Cruiser, and the math seems to work out

TL;DR: Thirteen days of river panning have covered a chunk of an AU$80,000 Land Cruiser, and the math seems to work out
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Jaguar Stopped Building Cars Last Year, But Dealers Still Have Hundreds In Stock

A new Jaguar is coming this fall, but dealers still have over 900 new models in stock with steep discounts

TL;DR: A new Jaguar is coming this fall, but dealers still have over 900 new models in stock with steep discounts
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America’s Gen Z Says It Can Change A Tire, Nobody Else Agrees

Americans put their faith in Gen X while younger drivers turn to TikTok for automotive know-how

More: America’s Gen Z Says It Can Change A Tire, Nobody Else Agrees. Americans put their faith in Gen X while younger drivers turn to TikTok for automotive know-how
TL;DR: Americans put their faith in Gen X while younger drivers turn to TikTok for automotive know-how
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AMG’s Silent 1,153-HP SUV Will Fake Gear Shifts And A V8 It Doesn’t Have – Renders

The new flagship electric SUV from AMG will charge at 600 kW, run 435 miles, and take direct aim at the Porsche Cayenne EV

More: AMG’s Silent 1,153-HP SUV Will Fake Gear Shifts And A V8 It Doesn’t Have – Renders. The new flagship electric SUV from AMG will charge at 600 kW, run 435 miles, and take direct aim at the Porsche Cayenne EV
TL;DR: The new flagship electric SUV from AMG will charge at 600 kW, run 435 miles, and take direct aim at the Porsche Cayenne EV
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China’s 2026 GAC Aion UT Is A $23K EV That Doesn’t Feel That Cheap | Review

The GAC Aion UT is one of Australia's cheapest EVs and is a great option for budget buyers

More: China’s 2026 GAC Aion UT Is A $23K EV That Doesn’t Feel That Cheap | Review. The GAC Aion UT is one of Australia's cheapest EVs and is a great option for budget buyers
TL;DR: The GAC Aion UT is one of Australia's cheapest EVs and is a great option for budget buyers
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Used Hybrid And EV Prices Have Jumped $3,600 Even After The Tax Credit Died

The end of the tax credit was supposed to cool used EV and hybrid demand, but rising gas prices are keeping values climbing instead

TL;DR: The end of the tax credit was supposed to cool used EV and hybrid demand, but rising gas prices are keeping values climbing instead
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$935,000 Buys You Three Ferrari-Powered Alfas, And One Was Never Driven

Built on Maserati bones with a Ferrari V8, only 829 Alfa Romeo 8Cs exist, and this dealer has three of them

TL;DR: Built on Maserati bones with a Ferrari V8, only 829 Alfa Romeo 8Cs exist, and this dealer has three of them
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Corvette Driver Crashes Fleeing Cops, Tells Them He’ll ‘Simply Buy Another One’

A 156-mph chase ended with stop sticks, a crash, and a driver who reportedly wasn't fazed about losing the sports car

More: Corvette Driver Crashes Fleeing Cops, Tells Them He’ll ‘Simply Buy Another One’. A 156-mph chase ended with stop sticks, a crash, and a driver who reportedly wasn't fazed about losing the sports car
TL;DR: A 156-mph chase ended with stop sticks, a crash, and a driver who reportedly wasn't fazed about losing the sports car
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iX5 Too Small? BMW’s Electric Crossover Flagship Should Fit The Bill

The upcoming iX7 has been spied and it should have around 570 hp

More: iX5 Too Small? BMW’s Electric Crossover Flagship Should Fit The Bill. The upcoming iX7 has been spied and it should have around 570 hp
TL;DR: The upcoming iX7 has been spied and it should have around 570 hp
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Toyota’s New Rugged Corolla Cross Special Swipes The Land Cruiser’s Grille Badging

The new SUV trim celebrates the Corolla's 60th anniversary and is currently limited to the Japanese market

More: Toyota’s New Rugged Corolla Cross Special Swipes The Land Cruiser’s Grille Badging. The new SUV trim celebrates the Corolla's 60th anniversary and is currently limited to the Japanese market
TL;DR: The new SUV trim celebrates the Corolla's 60th anniversary and is currently limited to the Japanese market
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These Cars Are Real, But Your Brain Sees Comic Book Sketches

Real classic cars now look like pencil drawings, thanks to an artist who takes finished designs back to the sketch

TL;DR: Real classic cars now look like pencil drawings, thanks to an artist who takes finished designs back to the sketch
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale Revives The Gated Shifter With A High-Tech Twist

Ferrari has finally done something enthusiasts have been requesting for more than a decade. The new 12Cilindri Manuale brings back three pedals and a gated shifter to a road-going Ferrari for the fir…

More: Ferrari has finally done something enthusiasts have been requesting for more than a decade. At first glance, it looks exactly like the Ferrari many collectors have been dreaming about. There are three pedals instead of two.
TL;DR: The Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale pairs a 830 hp V12 with a reinvented manual
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The 10-Foot-Wide M3 Isn’t Photoshopped, But It Isn’t A BMW Either

Your eyes aren't deceiving you, the four-grille M3² is a real running car, and the seats are the least normal thing about it

More: Remember that ludicrous 10-foot-wide VW Lamando L that surfaced in China four years back? Nevertheless, BMW M3 -inspired taillights have been added to make the car look a little more legitimate. Nothing inside says BMW.
TL;DR: Your eyes aren't deceiving you, the four-grille M3² is a real running car, and the seats are the least normal thing about it
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Jeep’s $82,000 Wrangler Moab 392 Makes No Sense, Until The V8 Fires | Review

The Wrangler Moab 392 blends absurd performance with genuine off-road capability

More: Jeep’s $82,000 Wrangler Moab 392 Makes No Sense, Until The V8 Fires | Review. The Wrangler Moab 392 blends absurd performance with genuine off-road capability
TL;DR: The Wrangler Moab 392 blends absurd performance with genuine off-road capability
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This Stellantis Brand Thinks A Wagon Might Make More Sense Than A Hatchback

While rivals pour money into SUVs and drop their wagons, Opel just made the opposite call for its next compact

More: This Stellantis Brand Thinks A Wagon Might Make More Sense Than A Hatchback. While rivals pour money into SUVs and drop their wagons, Opel just made the opposite call for its next compact
TL;DR: While rivals pour money into SUVs and drop their wagons, Opel just made the opposite call for its next compact
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One Dodge Dealer Is Sitting On 15 Challenger Demons

Missed the Demon when it was new? A California lot has fifteen waiting, though the asking prices haven't cooled off much

More: One Dodge Dealer Is Sitting On 15 Challenger Demons. Missed the Demon when it was new? A California lot has fifteen waiting, though the asking prices haven't cooled off much
TL;DR: A California lot has fifteen waiting, though the asking prices haven't cooled off much
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Ford’s New $30K EV Truck Barely Clears An Expedition’s Shoulder

New prototype photos show off Ford's affordable electric truck, built on a clean-sheet Universal EV platform with cost-cutting LFP batteries.

TL;DR: New prototype photos show off Ford's affordable electric truck, built on a clean-sheet Universal EV platform with cost-cutting LFP batteries.
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BMW’s New X5 Will Get A Pure V8, Batteries Not Included

Two extra cylinders will let the next X5 M60 reach the flagship's numbers from a completely different direction

TL;DR: Two extra cylinders will let the next X5 M60 reach the flagship's numbers from a completely different direction
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The coolest e-bikes (and things) we saw at Eurobike 2026

Eurobike, the annual bicycle tradeshow that takes over Germany for several days each summer, always brings with it a fun array of new bikes and bike-related goodies. While the show wasn’t as big as it had been in previous years, there were still plenty of fun treats for the eyes and for the riding. Check out the selection of fun takeaways below, in no order other than how they came out of my camera.

More: The coolest e-bikes (and things) we saw at Eurobike 2026. While the show wasn’t as big as it had been in previous years, there were still plenty of fun treats for the eyes and for the riding. Check out the selection of fun takeaways below, in no order other than how they came out of my camera.
TL;DR: Eurobike, the annual bicycle tradeshow that takes over Germany for several days each summer, always brings with it a fun array of new bikes and bike-related goodies.
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Tesla’s $61,990 Model Y L Adds 7 Inches And A Third Row You Might Actually Use

The new extended-wheelbase EV arrives in America with a six-seat layout, effectively stepping in to replace the aging Model X

More: Tesla’s $61,990 Model Y L Adds 7 Inches And A Third Row You Might Actually Use. The new extended-wheelbase EV arrives in America with a six-seat layout, effectively stepping in to replace the aging Model X
TL;DR: The new extended-wheelbase EV arrives in America with a six-seat layout, effectively stepping in to replace the aging Model X
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Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Is Selling Better Now Than It Did With The $7,500 EV Credit

Record hybrids, a rising Ioniq 5 and a collapsing Ioniq 6 all sit inside Hyundai's strongest first half of sales to date

More: Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Is Selling Better Now Than It Did With The $7,500 EV Credit. Record hybrids, a rising Ioniq 5 and a collapsing Ioniq 6 all sit inside Hyundai's strongest first half of sales to date
TL;DR: Record hybrids, a rising Ioniq 5 and a collapsing Ioniq 6 all sit inside Hyundai's strongest first half of sales to date
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This Historic 1965 Mustang Ran On A Disney Track Before It Ever Hit A Road

One of the first Mustangs ever built just became the 38th car inducted into the National Historic Vehicle Register

More: This Historic 1965 Mustang Ran On A Disney Track Before It Ever Hit A Road. One of the first Mustangs ever built just became the 38th car inducted into the National Historic Vehicle Register
TL;DR: One of the first Mustangs ever built just became the 38th car inducted into the National Historic Vehicle Register
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Mitsubishi’s Cheapest, Oldest Sedan Just Got A Lancer Evo-Inspired Grille

America lost the Mitsubishi Mirage after the 2024 model year, and with it went the only new car in the country priced under $20,000 . Budget buyers are still sore about it.

More: America lost the Mitsubishi Mirage after the 2024 model year, and with it went the only new car in the country priced under $20,000 . Thailand has just rolled out a facelifted Attrage sedan, its name for the Mirage, stretching the little car’s lifecycle even further.
TL;DR: The subcompact sedan America lost after 2024 lives on in other markets, now wearing a bolder and meaner new face
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Not Even Employee Pricing And Hybrids Allowed Ford To Escape Their Mess

Ford hybrid sales plunged 20% in the second quarter, despite high gas prices

More: Not Even Employee Pricing And Hybrids Allowed Ford To Escape Their Mess. Ford hybrid sales plunged 20% in the second quarter, despite high gas prices
TL;DR: Ford hybrid sales plunged 20% in the second quarter, despite high gas prices
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Suzuki’s Tiny Mid-Engine Supercar Has Gullwing Doors And Just 64 HP

Suzuki built only 533 examples of the Cara, which is a twin to Mazda's Autozam AZ-1, and one just landed on Bring a Trailer after reaching the US

TL;DR: Suzuki built only 533 examples of the Cara, which is a twin to Mazda's Autozam AZ-1, and one just landed on Bring a Trailer after reaching the US
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2027 Land Rover Discovery Drops Turbo Four And Gets A New Landmark Edition

The aging luxury SUV now comes standard with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six developing 355 hp

More: 2027 Land Rover Discovery Drops Turbo Four And Gets A New Landmark Edition. The aging luxury SUV now comes standard with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six developing 355 hp
TL;DR: The aging luxury SUV now comes standard with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six developing 355 hp
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‘World’s largest’ second-life EV battery factory opens in just six weeks

Moment Energy has officially opened what it says is the world’s largest second-life EV battery factory, bringing new battery energy storage manufacturing capacity online just six weeks after announcing the project.

More: Rather than manufacturing new battery cells, the facility repurposes retired EV batteries into commercial-scale battery energy storage systems. Instead of recycling those batteries immediately, Moment Energy repurposes them into stationary battery storage that can continue operating for years.
TL;DR: Moment Energy has officially opened what it says is the world’s largest second-life EV battery factory, bringing new battery energy storage manufacturing capacity online just six weeks after announcing the project.
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Sorry Canada, Slate Won’t Sell You Its Cheap Electric Truck, But Ford Will

America's cheapest new electric truck is staying south but Canada will get a mainstream affordable alternative, albeit by another brand

More: If you were hoping Slate’s bargain priced electric truck would rescue Canada’s affordable EV market, we’ve got bad news. The startup has confirmed its piccolo pickup isn’t heading north, leaving Canadian buyers to admire it from across the border.
TL;DR: America's cheapest new electric truck is staying south but Canada will get a mainstream affordable alternative, albeit by another brand
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Jim Farley Wants Ford’s Rivals Punished For Importing Nearly Half The Cars They Sell Here

Ford builds builds a vast majority of its vehicles in America and they want to be rewarded for that

More: Jim Farley Wants Ford’s Rivals Punished For Importing Nearly Half The Cars They Sell Here. Ford builds builds a vast majority of its vehicles in America and they want to be rewarded for that
TL;DR: Ford builds builds a vast majority of its vehicles in America and they want to be rewarded for that
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The CT5 Sedan Outsold Most Of Cadillac’s Crossovers

Cadillac's two sedans saw sales climb in the second quarter, but that didn't stop the brand from killing one of them off

TL;DR: Cadillac's two sedans saw sales climb in the second quarter, but that didn't stop the brand from killing one of them off
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Russia Is Selling Bootleg BMWs Built With Leftover Parts From $153,000

BMW wants nothing to do with these SUVs, but buyers keep lining up and paying a fortune for something the automaker can't vouch for

TL;DR: BMW wants nothing to do with these SUVs, but buyers keep lining up and paying a fortune for something the automaker can't vouch for
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Kia axed its affordable EV, but a replacement is set to go on sale soon

Kia is dropping the Niro EV from its 2027 US lineup and will only sell the hybrid version. The EV3 will replace it later this year as Kia’s most affordable electric vehicle.

More: Kia axed its affordable EV, but a replacement is set to go on sale soon. Kia is dropping the Niro EV from its 2027 US lineup and will only sell the hybrid version. The EV3 will replace it later this year as Kia’s most affordable electric vehicle.
TL;DR: Kia is dropping the Niro EV from its 2027 US lineup and will only sell the hybrid version.
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You Can Now Buy A Fan Car That Hits 60 In 1.55 Seconds And Drives Upside Down

McMurtry's Spéirling PURE enters production with 1,000 hp, and downforce that arrives before the car even moves

More: You Can Now Buy A Fan Car That Hits 60 In 1.55 Seconds And Drives Upside Down. McMurtry's Spéirling PURE enters production with 1,000 hp, and downforce that arrives before the car even moves
TL;DR: McMurtry's Spéirling PURE enters production with 1,000 hp, and downforce that arrives before the car even moves
Read original at Carscoops
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Lucid Just Had A Big Executive Shakeup. Here's What You Need To Know

Last month, Lucid said goodbye to its top engineer. Now it's bringing in a new leadership team.

More: Lucid Just Had A Big Executive Shakeup. Last month, Lucid said goodbye to its top engineer. Now it's bringing in a new leadership team.
TL;DR: Last month, Lucid said goodbye to its top engineer.
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Honda’s CR-V Is America’s New Best-Seller As F-150 And RAV4 Stumble

Strong hybrid demand and loyalty helped the CR-V claim America’s sales crown through June

More: Honda’s CR-V Is America’s New Best-Seller As F-150 And RAV4 Stumble. Strong hybrid demand and loyalty helped the CR-V claim America’s sales crown through June
TL;DR: Strong hybrid demand and loyalty helped the CR-V claim America’s sales crown through June
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Toyota Killed The GR Supra And Sales Jumped 72% This Year

The discontinued coupe keeps gaining fans while the cheaper GR86 struggles to find buyers

More: Toyota Killed The GR Supra And Sales Jumped 72% This Year. The discontinued coupe keeps gaining fans while the cheaper GR86 struggles to find buyers
TL;DR: The discontinued coupe keeps gaining fans while the cheaper GR86 struggles to find buyers
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Hyundai’s Wild New Elantra Looks Best In A Wagon Body It Won’t Build

The render fixes everything divisive about the new Elantra's design, which is exactly why it stings that Hyundai won't make the estate

TL;DR: The render fixes everything divisive about the new Elantra's design, which is exactly why it stings that Hyundai won't make the estate
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VW May Sell And Even Build Chinese Cars In Europe, And Its Own CFO Hates The Idea

The rescue plan Volkswagen's CEO is backing to fill idle German factories is the one his own finance chief keeps warning against

More: VW May Sell And Even Build Chinese Cars In Europe, And Its Own CFO Hates The Idea. The rescue plan Volkswagen's CEO is backing to fill idle German factories is the one his own finance chief keeps warning against
TL;DR: The rescue plan Volkswagen's CEO is backing to fill idle German factories is the one his own finance chief keeps warning against
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Gas Charger Sales Surged 404% While The Daytona EV Collapsed

Electric Charger sales fell 88 percent this year while the gas model surged, and the Hemi hasn't even returned yet

TL;DR: Electric Charger sales fell 88 percent this year while the gas model surged, and the Hemi hasn't even returned yet
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Chevy Sold 206 Examples Of A Sedan It Killed Two Years Ago

While the discontinued Malibu still sells in small numbers, GM's overall sales have slipped through the first half of this year

TL;DR: While the discontinued Malibu still sells in small numbers, GM's overall sales have slipped through the first half of this year
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First Tesla Semi Fatal Crash Kills Two At A Nevada Red Light

The electric hauler carries emergency braking built for stopped traffic, yet it plowed into a Beetle and a RAV4 at a red light

TL;DR: The electric hauler carries emergency braking built for stopped traffic, yet it plowed into a Beetle and a RAV4 at a red light
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Kids Used A $530,000 Ferrari As A Slide

The owner of the supercar is taking legal action against the parents of the children who caused thousands in damage

TL;DR: The owner of the supercar is taking legal action against the parents of the children who caused thousands in damage
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Ford Started Building US Batteries On Chinese Tech Congress Fought Over

The Michigan site has commenced production roughly three and a half years after it was first announced

More: Ford Started Building US Batteries On Chinese Tech Congress Fought Over. The Michigan site has commenced production roughly three and a half years after it was first announced
TL;DR: The Michigan site has commenced production roughly three and a half years after it was first announced
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Audi Is Done Building One Car For The Whole World

European buyers want buttons, Chinese buyers want screens, and Audi has decided to stop trying to please both at once

TL;DR: European buyers want buttons, Chinese buyers want screens, and Audi has decided to stop trying to please both at once
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Nissan Z And Leaf Sales Stumble, But Crossovers Save Q2

Infiniti sales posted a slight decline, but the introduction of the QX65 helped offset the elimination of two other models

TL;DR: Infiniti sales posted a slight decline, but the introduction of the QX65 helped offset the elimination of two other models
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The Feds Could Soon Clear The Way For A Tesla With No Brake Pedal

New federal proposal could help Tesla, Zoox, and other robotaxi developers

More: The Feds Could Soon Clear The Way For A Tesla With No Brake Pedal. New federal proposal could help Tesla, Zoox, and other robotaxi developers
TL;DR: New federal proposal could help Tesla, Zoox, and other robotaxi developers
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Kia Sales Are Through The Roof, Breaking Two Big Records In A Single Month

A record first half came together on the back of a surging hybrid lineup and a leading Sportage

More: Kia Sales Are Through The Roof, Breaking Two Big Records In A Single Month. A record first half came together on the back of a surging hybrid lineup and a leading Sportage
TL;DR: A record first half came together on the back of a surging hybrid lineup and a leading Sportage
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Xiaomi May Be Building A 2,000+ HP Coupe To Chase Porsche

Spotted testing under camouflage, Xiaomi's sleek coupe hints at a performance flagship taking aim at Porsche's territory

TL;DR: Spotted testing under camouflage, Xiaomi's sleek coupe hints at a performance flagship taking aim at Porsche's territory
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Kia’s Affordable Niro Gets An Upscale Makeover For 2027 And Drops The EV

The refreshed Niro sharpens its look and modernizes the cabin, but shoppers hoping for the electric version will find it missing for 2027

TL;DR: The refreshed Niro sharpens its look and modernizes the cabin, but shoppers hoping for the electric version will find it missing for 2027
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Ford Ranger PHEV Can Replace Your Generator And Save Fuel Doing It / OR Ford Ran Its Ranger PHEV Against A Gas Generator And The Generator Lost

Ford compared Ranger PHEV's Pro Power Onboard against a generator and found major differences

TL;DR: Ford compared Ranger PHEV's Pro Power Onboard against a generator and found major differences
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VW May Kill Its Biggest Self-Driving Project After Sinking In $1.7 Billion

A partnership with Bosch meant to catch Tesla on self-driving is reportedly on the verge of falling apart

More: VW May Kill Its Biggest Self-Driving Project After Sinking In $1.7 Billion. A partnership with Bosch meant to catch Tesla on self-driving is reportedly on the verge of falling apart
TL;DR: A partnership with Bosch meant to catch Tesla on self-driving is reportedly on the verge of falling apart
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Polestar Owners Fear A Fisker-Style Resale Collapse After US Ban

With sales blocked past 2027, Polestar owners fear stalled software updates and a service network that may not hold together

TL;DR: With sales blocked past 2027, Polestar owners fear stalled software updates and a service network that may not hold together
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Mansory Charges Bentley Owners To Do This, Bentley Now Does It In-House

The Mulliner division of the Crewe brand revealed three side-to-side fading paint themes exclusively for its Supersports flagship

More: Mansory Charges Bentley Owners To Do This, Bentley Now Does It In-House. The Mulliner division of the Crewe brand revealed three side-to-side fading paint themes exclusively for its Supersports flagship
TL;DR: The Mulliner division of the Crewe brand revealed three side-to-side fading paint themes exclusively for its Supersports flagship
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BMW’s X5 Will Remind You Of Musk Every Time You Turn On The Lights

The new BMW X5 breaks from every other Neue Klasse model with X-shaped running lights that double as flashing turn signals

TL;DR: The new BMW X5 breaks from every other Neue Klasse model with X-shaped running lights that double as flashing turn signals
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Reborn Alfa Romeo 155 Race Car Is Really A Giulia QV In Disguise

SGT Automobili recreates Alfa's legendary 155 touring car with modern super sedan hardware

More: Reborn Alfa Romeo 155 Race Car Is Really A Giulia QV In Disguise. SGT Automobili recreates Alfa's legendary 155 touring car with modern super sedan hardware
TL;DR: SGT Automobili recreates Alfa's legendary 155 touring car with modern super sedan hardware
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Half Of America’s 16-Year-Olds Don’t Bother Getting A License, And That’s A Problem For Detroit

Detroit's peak of 17.6 million sales came in 2016, and the forces working against a repeat are already locked in

More: Half Of America’s 16-Year-Olds Don’t Bother Getting A License, And That’s A Problem For Detroit. Detroit's peak of 17.6 million sales came in 2016, and the forces working against a repeat are already locked in
TL;DR: Detroit's peak of 17.6 million sales came in 2016, and the forces working against a repeat are already locked in
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Lamborghini Gave The New Urus Performante 144 HP More And It Still Can’t Beat The Old One To 62

The reborn 2027 Urus Performante embraces plug-in power and gains 146 hp, but also a ton of weight

More: Lamborghini Gave The New Urus Performante 144 HP More And It Still Can’t Beat The Old One To 62. The reborn 2027 Urus Performante embraces plug-in power and gains 146 hp, but also a ton of weight
TL;DR: The reborn 2027 Urus Performante embraces plug-in power and gains 146 hp, but also a ton of weight
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The Cheapest New 200-MPH Car You Can Buy Now Is A $73,495 Chevy

The entry-level version of the updated Corvette C8 gets a larger V8, allowing it to officially crack the 200-mph top speed barrier

TL;DR: The entry-level version of the updated Corvette C8 gets a larger V8, allowing it to officially crack the 200-mph top speed barrier
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Trump Threatens Gas Retailers, Get To $2.50 Or Face ‘Big Problems’

The President recently ordered the DOJ to start investigating why big oil companies aren't dropping prices

More: Trump Threatens Gas Retailers, Get To $2.50 Or Face ‘Big Problems’. The President recently ordered the DOJ to start investigating why big oil companies aren't dropping prices
TL;DR: The President recently ordered the DOJ to start investigating why big oil companies aren't dropping prices
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VW May Put Lamborghini And Ducati Up For Sale

Volkswagen has already sold one major business, but it might not be finished trimming the family tree.

More: Volkswagen has already sold one major business, but it might not be finished trimming the family tree. Fresh reports suggest the German giant is again weighing whether prized brands like Lamborghini or Ducati could help fund an expensive turnaround.
TL;DR: Financial pressure is fuelling fresh speculation that Volkswagen could cash in some of its biggest automotive stars
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The Distributor That Killed Citroen After Ferrari Outsold It Just Axed A Second Stellantis Brand

Independent distributor Inchcape is dropping Peugeot after a severe sales slump, while parent Stellantis works on a new local solution

More: The Distributor That Killed Citroen After Ferrari Outsold It Just Axed A Second Stellantis Brand. Independent distributor Inchcape is dropping Peugeot after a severe sales slump, while parent Stellantis works on a new local solution
TL;DR: Independent distributor Inchcape is dropping Peugeot after a severe sales slump, while parent Stellantis works on a new local solution
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Bugatti’s 261-MPH Hypercar Has A Gas Cap Made Of Fine China

The last Mistral pairs a plain white finish with real fired porcelain and hand-drawn lines tracing its hidden geometry

More: Bugatti’s 261-MPH Hypercar Has A Gas Cap Made Of Fine China. The last Mistral pairs a plain white finish with real fired porcelain and hand-drawn lines tracing its hidden geometry
TL;DR: The last Mistral pairs a plain white finish with real fired porcelain and hand-drawn lines tracing its hidden geometry
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Honda Sold Her the 15 Millionth Accord. Her Sister Bought the 15,000,001st

America's best-selling car over the last 50 years just crossed another huge milestone

More: Honda Sold Her the 15 Millionth Accord. Her Sister Bought the 15,000,001st. America's best-selling car over the last 50 years just crossed another huge milestone
TL;DR: America's best-selling car over the last 50 years just crossed another huge milestone
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Toyota’s Getting Into The Aircraft Manufacturing Business

Joby Aviation is hoping to take advantage of Toyota's manufacturing know-how with a new joint venture

TL;DR: Joby Aviation is hoping to take advantage of Toyota's manufacturing know-how with a new joint venture
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VW’s ID. Tiguan Will Be So Much More Than A Facelifted ID.4

Volkswagen is making extensive styling changes to their electric crossover and they'll be joined by a new platform and upgraded motors

TL;DR: Volkswagen is making extensive styling changes to their electric crossover and they'll be joined by a new platform and upgraded motors
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GM Throws Shade At Ford Over Who’s More American But Can’t Even Crack The Top 20

While there's no doubting GM is American, it builds just 13 of the 86 most-American cars on local shores

More: GM Throws Shade At Ford Over Who’s More American But Can’t Even Crack The Top 20. While there's no doubting GM is American, it builds just 13 of the 86 most-American cars on local shores
TL;DR: While there's no doubting GM is American, it builds just 13 of the 86 most-American cars on local shores
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Someone Keeps Stealing Entire Truckloads Of Tesla Batteries

Thieves have made off with trailers loaded with Tesla battery packs straight from the factory nearly a dozen times since December.

More: Photo by: Tesla Rob Stumpf By : Rob Stumpf Jun 30, at 3:37pm ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment Millions of dollars in battery packs have been stolen from Tesla's Gigafactory.
TL;DR: Thieves have made off with trailers loaded with Tesla battery packs straight from the factory nearly a dozen times since December.
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A Stolen BMW M4 Fled Police At 130, Then Split In Half On A Sign Post

Police helicopter footage captures a spectacular crash involving two men linked to a much bigger luxury car theft investigation

More: A Stolen BMW M4 Fled Police At 130, Then Split In Half On A Sign Post. Police helicopter footage captures a spectacular crash involving two men linked to a much bigger luxury car theft investigation
TL;DR: Police helicopter footage captures a spectacular crash involving two men linked to a much bigger luxury car theft investigation
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If Dodge Built A Charger Hellcat In 1971, It Would Look Like This

This restored 1971 Charger trades two of its headlights for the air intakes a modern supercharged V8 demands

TL;DR: This restored 1971 Charger trades two of its headlights for the air intakes a modern supercharged V8 demands
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A V8-Powered 2+2 With RX-8 Suicide Doors Is Just What Lotus Needs

Avant Design and a British EV van firm rendered a featherweight Lotus 2+2 with scissor doors up front and RX-8-style suicide doors out back

TL;DR: Avant Design and a British EV van firm rendered a featherweight Lotus 2+2 with scissor doors up front and RX-8-style suicide doors out back
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The White House Wants To Make It Easier To Fix Your Own Car, Right-To-Repair Crowd Says It’s Not Enough

New White House memo backs DIY vehicle repairs, though its biggest changes focus on emissions rules and aftermarket parts, not access to info and tools

More: The White House Wants To Make It Easier To Fix Your Own Car, Right-To-Repair Crowd Says It’s Not Enough. New White House memo backs DIY vehicle repairs, though its biggest changes focus on emissions rules and aftermarket parts, not access to info and tools
TL;DR: New White House memo backs DIY vehicle repairs, though its biggest changes focus on emissions rules and aftermarket parts, not access to info and tools
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Toyota’s Global Sales Keep Sliding, With A China Collapse It Blames On Gas Prices

A nearly 32 percent drop in China dragged Toyota's May numbers lower and forced a profit warning that wiped billions off its outlook

TL;DR: A nearly 32 percent drop in China dragged Toyota's May numbers lower and forced a profit warning that wiped billions off its outlook
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Hyundai Strips The New Ioniq 3 Down To Its Cleaner, Cheaper Self

The regular version of the electric model features different bumpers, smaller alloy wheels, and a light-colored cabin

More: Hyundai Strips The New Ioniq 3 Down To Its Cleaner, Cheaper Self. The regular version of the electric model features different bumpers, smaller alloy wheels, and a light-colored cabin
TL;DR: The regular version of the electric model features different bumpers, smaller alloy wheels, and a light-colored cabin
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2027 BMW X5 Drops Door Handles For Wings, Adds A 435-Mile Electric iX5

The luxury SUV that first put the sport into sport utility is back with Neue Klasse design and five different powertrains

More: 2027 BMW X5 Drops Door Handles For Wings, Adds A 435-Mile Electric iX5. The luxury SUV that first put the sport into sport utility is back with Neue Klasse design and five different powertrains
TL;DR: The luxury SUV that first put the sport into sport utility is back with Neue Klasse design and five different powertrains
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Stellantis Is Bringing Back A 30-Year-Dead Brand For Legal Reasons

Fiat is reviving a badge that died in 1995, and trademark law likely explains why it landed on its oldest model

TL;DR: Fiat is reviving a badge that died in 1995, and trademark law likely explains why it landed on its oldest model
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The ‘Gold Standard For New Vehicle Quality’ Recalls 741,000 Roll-Away SUVs And 36,000 Flare-Flinging Broncos

A transmission fault affecting big Ford and Lincoln SUVs and trucks headlines Ford's latest recall news, while Bronco Raptors also face loose fender flares

More: The ‘Gold Standard For New Vehicle Quality’ Recalls 741,000 Roll-Away SUVs And 36,000 Flare-Flinging Broncos. A transmission fault affecting big Ford and Lincoln SUVs and trucks headlines Ford's latest recall news, while Bronco Raptors also face loose fender flares
TL;DR: A transmission fault affecting big Ford and Lincoln SUVs and trucks headlines Ford's latest recall news, while Bronco Raptors also face loose fender flares
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Honda Boss Says Deal With Nissan Is “Close”

After posting its first annual loss ever, Honda is racing toward a Nissan deal it says it cannot afford to delay

TL;DR: After posting its first annual loss ever, Honda is racing toward a Nissan deal it says it cannot afford to delay
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An App Flagged This Tesla Battery As Degraded. The Car Said It Was Worse

A four-year-old Model 3 Performance scored 88% battery health in Tesla's own test—lower than its owner expected, but close to a prediction by a third-party app.

More: Photo by: Tech Totoring Andrei Nedelea By : Andrei Nedelea Jun 30, at 8:20am ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment A third-party estimate suggested this Model 3’s battery health was 89%.
TL;DR: A four-year-old Model 3 Performance scored 88% battery health in Tesla's own test—lower than its owner expected, but close to a prediction by a third-party app.
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The Next Mazda MX-5 Could Be The Last One To Burn Gas

Mazda wants to preserve everything enthusiasts love about the Miata, but even this icon can't outrun electrification forever

TL;DR: Mazda wants to preserve everything enthusiasts love about the Miata, but even this icon can't outrun electrification forever
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Alpine And Lacoste Built A Crocodile-Tailed Rally Car

Two of France’s most recognizable names, Alpine and Lacoste, have come together for a clothing line and a one-off build of the electric A290 Rallye hot hatch that, although highly unlikely, we’d very…

More: Two of France’s most recognizable names, Alpine and Lacoste, have come together for a clothing line and a one-off build of the electric A290 Rallye hot hatch that, although highly unlikely, we’d very much like to see reach production.
TL;DR: A one-off A290 Rallye swaps its rear window for a red crocodile head, and the cabin doubles down on the theme
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Jeep’s Next Flagship SUV For Europe Comes From China, Not America

After killing the Wrangler, Jeep’s European range now comes down to two SUVs, the recently facelifted Avenger and the new Compass. That changes before the decade is out.

More: After killing the Wrangler, Jeep’s European range now comes down to two SUVs, the recently facelifted Avenger and the new Compass. It rides on a multi-energy platform from Chinese automaker Dongfeng, probably paired with a plug-in hybrid or range-extender powertrain. Our position is to add a strong D-SUV proposition, and we found this a strong opportunity with Dongfeng.”
TL;DR: Two small SUVs, a returning Renegade, and a Dongfeng-based flagship make up Jeep's biggest European expansion in years
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BMW’s Newest American Worker Is A Robot That Looks Eerily Human

A more lifelike humanoid robot just clocked in at BMW's South Carolina plant, and for now its only job is the one nobody on the line was eager to do

TL;DR: A more lifelike humanoid robot just clocked in at BMW's South Carolina plant, and for now its only job is the one nobody on the line was eager to do
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CHP Trolls Audi E-Tron GT Driver Who Ran Out Of Juice

The dead EV had to be recharged by a portable gas-powered generator

More: CHP Trolls Audi E-Tron GT Driver Who Ran Out Of Juice. The dead EV had to be recharged by a portable gas-powered generator
TL;DR: The dead EV had to be recharged by a portable gas-powered generator
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Hyundai’s Popular Three-Row SUV Is Going Under The Knife

The Santa Fe is putting on a new face, but some of the biggest updates could be inside

TL;DR: The Santa Fe is putting on a new face, but some of the biggest updates could be inside
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BMW’s M2 Dakar Was An April Fool’s Joke, This M240i Build Is Real

Inspired by BMW's April Fool's prank, Dubai tuner Zeus Offroad created a rugged safari sports car out of an M240i Coupe

TL;DR: Inspired by BMW's April Fool's prank, Dubai tuner Zeus Offroad created a rugged safari sports car out of an M240i Coupe
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Hyundai’s Recalling Over 96,000 Tucsons Because The Dash Can Blank Out Mid-Drive

A software logic fault can blank the Tucson's gauges at speed, taking the speedometer and head-up display down with it

TL;DR: A software logic fault can blank the Tucson's gauges at speed, taking the speedometer and head-up display down with it
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Nissan Breaks Out The Stars And Stripes For Frontier Special Edition

The Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition has a special American flag graphic on the tailgate

TL;DR: The Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition has a special American flag graphic on the tailgate
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A Collector Leaked Ferrari’s Luce Sales Pitch Email And His Reply Was Brutal

Ferrari is hand-picking owners to sell its first EV, but at least one collector told the consultant exactly what he thought

More: A Collector Leaked Ferrari’s Luce Sales Pitch Email And His Reply Was Brutal. Ferrari is hand-picking owners to sell its first EV, but at least one collector told the consultant exactly what he thought
TL;DR: Ferrari is hand-picking owners to sell its first EV, but at least one collector told the consultant exactly what he thought
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Jim Farley Says It Took Ford Four Years To Finally Get Its Quality Issues Under Control

Ford is now fixated on stopping problems before they even occur on newly-produced vehicles

More: Jim Farley Says It Took Ford Four Years To Finally Get Its Quality Issues Under Control. Ford is now fixated on stopping problems before they even occur on newly-produced vehicles
TL;DR: Ford is now fixated on stopping problems before they even occur on newly-produced vehicles
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Ferrari’s Luce May Not Have Sold Out In China, But Buyers There Love It Anyway

Despite mixed reactions elsewhere, Ferrari's first electric model appears to be winning over wealthy Chinese buyers with at least 88 reportedly already sold

More: Ferrari’s first electric car might have divided enthusiasts almost everywhere else, but China’s wealthy buyers don’t seem nearly as bothered. Car News China wrote this week that the country’s allocation of 88 cars for this year sold out almost immediately after the Luce launched with a price of 3.988 million yuan, or around $586,600.
TL;DR: Despite mixed reactions elsewhere, Ferrari's first electric model appears to be winning over wealthy Chinese buyers with at least 88 reportedly already sold
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Hyundai’s EVs Already Fake Engine Sounds, And Now They Might Vibrate Too

The fake gears everyone called a gimmick became the template Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, and BMW M all copied, and Hyundai isn't finished yet

TL;DR: The fake gears everyone called a gimmick became the template Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, and BMW M all copied, and Hyundai isn't finished yet
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BMW Tells Owners It’s Okay If Your i3 Or i4 Says It Needs A New Battery

A software update has thousands of EVs warning their owners about a battery replacement

More: BMW Tells Owners It’s Okay If Your i3 Or i4 Says It Needs A New Battery. A software update has thousands of EVs warning their owners about a battery replacement
TL;DR: A software update has thousands of EVs warning their owners about a battery replacement
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Subaru Is Raising Extended Warranty Prices, And Is Partly Blaming Your State

Subaru blames rising labor, parts, and state-mandated repair costs for an extended warranty price hike of up to 16 percent

TL;DR: Subaru blames rising labor, parts, and state-mandated repair costs for an extended warranty price hike of up to 16 percent
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Ford Fired A Worker Making $200,000 Over A $1.95 Cookie He Didn’t Steal

A glitchy payment kiosk flashed red, the worker paid again, and a week later Ford allegedly accused him of stealing a $1.95 snack

More: Read: Kentucky Workers Are Furious After Ford’s EV Factory Reversal Seven days later, Kromm was called into a supervisor’s office and told he was being fired for nonpayment, with Ford citing security camera footage it said caught him not paying. According to Kromm, the UAW bargainer urged him to apologize, saying workers who do, get back sooner.
TL;DR: A glitchy payment kiosk flashed red, the worker paid again, and a week later Ford allegedly accused him of stealing a $1.95 snack
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Ford Fired A $200,000 Worker Over A $1.95 Cookie He Didn’t Steal

A glitchy payment kiosk flashed red, the worker paid again, and a week later Ford allegedly accused him of stealing a $1.95 snack

TL;DR: A glitchy payment kiosk flashed red, the worker paid again, and a week later Ford allegedly accused him of stealing a $1.95 snack
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Mazda Says The SUV Boom Still Isn’t Over. Sorry Sedan Fans

Mazda's engineering chief says the global SUV craze is far from over, and the company's own order books already back the claim

TL;DR: Mazda's engineering chief says the global SUV craze is far from over, and the company's own order books already back the claim
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20,000 Delphi Retirees Lost Up To 70% Of Their Benefits In GM’s Bankruptcy, Now Trump Wants To Make It Right

Non-union employees from Delphi have previously pled their case in US court to be paid

More: 20,000 Delphi Retirees Lost Up To 70% Of Their Benefits In GM’s Bankruptcy, Now Trump Wants To Make It Right. Non-union employees from Delphi have previously pled their case in US court to be paid
TL;DR: Non-union employees from Delphi have previously pled their case in US court to be paid
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No New Ferrari Offers A Manual V12, But This Reborn 550 Targa Does

A coachbuilt Ferrari 550 restomod brings back the manual V12 and adds a targa roof, with strictly limited production

TL;DR: A coachbuilt Ferrari 550 restomod brings back the manual V12 and adds a targa roof, with strictly limited production
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Mitsubishi’s New Pajero Reboots The Gauge Pod That Defined The Original

The flagship SUV from Mitsubishi will debut this autumn, serving as a direct rival to the Toyota Land Cruiser

TL;DR: The flagship SUV from Mitsubishi will debut this autumn, serving as a direct rival to the Toyota Land Cruiser
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Toyota’s $41K Origin Looks Like A 1955 Crown, But Hides The Supra’s 2JZ

This retro Toyota has suicide doors, a 2JZ straight-six and production numbers lower than many supercars

More: Toyota’s $41K Origin Looks Like A 1955 Crown, But Hides The Supra’s 2JZ. This retro Toyota has suicide doors, a 2JZ straight-six and production numbers lower than many supercars
TL;DR: This retro Toyota has suicide doors, a 2JZ straight-six and production numbers lower than many supercars
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For Chinese Brands, Expanding From Canada To The US Would Be “Like Flipping A Switch”

Insiders say a move south could be easier than expected, with Canada giving Chinese brands a near-perfect dress rehearsal for a US entry

TL;DR: Insiders say a move south could be easier than expected, with Canada giving Chinese brands a near-perfect dress rehearsal for a US entry
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Automakers Keep Adding Colors, Yet Eight In Ten New Cars Are Grayscale

Sports cars hold out as the last colorful corner of a market that has quietly surrendered to gray and white

More: Automakers Keep Adding Colors, Yet Eight In Ten New Cars Are Grayscale. Sports cars hold out as the last colorful corner of a market that has quietly surrendered to gray and white
TL;DR: Sports cars hold out as the last colorful corner of a market that has quietly surrendered to gray and white
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Hyundai’s IONIQ V Has Lambo Looks And 225 HP, So We Imagined The N

The wedge-shaped IONIQ V already has the Lambo looks, and an N version could deliver the performance to match

TL;DR: The wedge-shaped IONIQ V already has the Lambo looks, and an N version could deliver the performance to match
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Researchers Want To Tax Cars By The Inch To Stop Carspreading

Researchers argue that stopping vehicle growth could save lives, space, and billions in energy costs

More: Researchers Want To Tax Cars By The Inch To Stop Carspreading. Researchers argue that stopping vehicle growth could save lives, space, and billions in energy costs
TL;DR: Researchers argue that stopping vehicle growth could save lives, space, and billions in energy costs
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A $17,600 Price Made China’s 2026 GAC Emzoom Tempting, Until We Drove It | Review

We spent a week with one of Australia's cheapest SUVs, but the Chinese model's plush interior couldn't rescue what lies beneath

More: A $17,600 Price Made China’s 2026 GAC Emzoom Tempting, Until We Drove It | Review. We spent a week with one of Australia's cheapest SUVs, but the Chinese model's plush interior couldn't rescue what lies beneath
TL;DR: We spent a week with one of Australia's cheapest SUVs, but the Chinese model's plush interior couldn't rescue what lies beneath
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This Chinese SUV Sold 100,000 Units In Seven Months For A Good Reason

The third-generation Nio ES8 is so good that it helped make Nio profitable.

More: This Chinese SUV Sold 100,000 Units In Seven Months For A Good Reason. The third-generation Nio ES8 is so good that it helped make Nio profitable.
TL;DR: The third-generation Nio ES8 is so good that it helped make Nio profitable.
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This Soviet Rally Lada Defected To Capitalism And Now It Wants $71,500

The 1981 sedan was converted to rally spec in 1985 and competed in the Austrian Championship until 1989

More: This Soviet Rally Lada Defected To Capitalism And Now It Wants $71,500. The 1981 sedan was converted to rally spec in 1985 and competed in the Austrian Championship until 1989
TL;DR: The 1981 sedan was converted to rally spec in 1985 and competed in the Austrian Championship until 1989
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Land Rover Halts Sales Of Three SUVs Over A Dab Of Gel

Over 250,000 vehicles have been recalled and dealers can't sell the Discovery, Defender, or Range Rover until they get protective lubricant gel

TL;DR: Over 250,000 vehicles have been recalled and dealers can't sell the Discovery, Defender, or Range Rover until they get protective lubricant gel
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One State Saves EV Drivers $2,346 A Year, Then The Insurer Takes A Third Back

The West delivers America's biggest EV fuel savings, though the cheapest states to charge often cost the most to insure

More: One State Saves EV Drivers $2,346 A Year, Then The Insurer Takes A Third Back. The West delivers America's biggest EV fuel savings, though the cheapest states to charge often cost the most to insure
TL;DR: The West delivers America's biggest EV fuel savings, though the cheapest states to charge often cost the most to insure
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$1.1 Million Chevy Is A Tiny House On Wheels

With a washer-dryer, a full shower, and a Silverado HD chassis underneath, the EarthRoamer XV-SX blurs every line between truck and home

TL;DR: With a washer-dryer, a full shower, and a Silverado HD chassis underneath, the EarthRoamer XV-SX blurs every line between truck and home
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Chrysler Is Down To One Model, This Sub-$40K Crossover Is Its Comeback Plan

The Airflow name returns on an electric crossover riding Stellantis' STLA One platform, with new illustrations imagining its production shape

TL;DR: The Airflow name returns on an electric crossover riding Stellantis' STLA One platform, with new illustrations imagining its production shape
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Neuroscientist Finds Driving A Manual Lights Up A Brain Region Automatics Let Sleep

A fascinating study from Japan suggests working a manual gearbox gives the aging brain a daily workout automatics simply can't

TL;DR: A fascinating study from Japan suggests working a manual gearbox gives the aging brain a daily workout automatics simply can't
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JLR Could Go After Ford’s Bronco With Simpler Stellantis-Based Defender

On the other hand, it could skip the bargain off-roader fight and build a billionaire-grade SUV from the new Ramcharger instead

TL;DR: On the other hand, it could skip the bargain off-roader fight and build a billionaire-grade SUV from the new Ramcharger instead
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Mini’s Electric 2026 Countryman SE ALL4 Is The Most Fun You Can Have With A Bad Idea | Review

The flagship electric Countryman SE ALL4 sprints quicker than some JCW Minis, but its battery asks for patience in return

More: Mini’s Electric 2026 Countryman SE ALL4 Is The Most Fun You Can Have With A Bad Idea | Review. The flagship electric Countryman SE ALL4 sprints quicker than some JCW Minis, but its battery asks for patience in return
TL;DR: The flagship electric Countryman SE ALL4 sprints quicker than some JCW Minis, but its battery asks for patience in return
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Daihatsu’s $12,950 Kei Van Is Also A Crew-Cab Pickup With A 34-Inch Bed

This miniature Japanese oddball living in South Carolina combines a crew cab, tiny cargo bed, and equally tiny engine

More: Daihatsu’s $12,950 Kei Van Is Also A Crew-Cab Pickup With A 34-Inch Bed. This miniature Japanese oddball living in South Carolina combines a crew cab, tiny cargo bed, and equally tiny engine
TL;DR: This miniature Japanese oddball living in South Carolina combines a crew cab, tiny cargo bed, and equally tiny engine
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Is The $25K Slate Truck Just Too Basic? I Rode In One To Find Out.

I got to check out the Slate Truck's interior, crank-up windows, and ride quality. Here's what to know.

More: Is The $25K Slate Truck Just Too Basic? I Rode In One To Find Out.. I got to check out the Slate Truck's interior, crank-up windows, and ride quality.
TL;DR: I got to check out the Slate Truck's interior, crank-up windows, and ride quality.
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Lada Built A $19,800 Wagon With Three Pedals And Black Steelies

A budget Russian wagon swaps its CVT for a manual and comes out quicker, faster, and cheaper than the auto it replaces

TL;DR: A budget Russian wagon swaps its CVT for a manual and comes out quicker, faster, and cheaper than the auto it replaces
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Mercedes-AMG C-Class Electric Will Bring The Fight To The BMW M3 EV

The high-performance C-Class has been spied with less disguise as it gears up for an approaching debut

TL;DR: The high-performance C-Class has been spied with less disguise as it gears up for an approaching debut
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Golfers Watched A Dodge Charger Chase A Stolen Hyundai Across Their NY Country Club

What started as a plate reader hit ended with a stolen Hyundai chased across a country club golf course

TL;DR: What started as a plate reader hit ended with a stolen Hyundai chased across a country club golf course
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21,000 Toyota And Subaru EVs Recalled Because A Memory Glitch Can Cut Power To The Wheels

A battery ECU software defect could shut down the electric drive system in select Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru EVs

More: 21,000 Toyota And Subaru EVs Recalled Because A Memory Glitch Can Cut Power To The Wheels. A battery ECU software defect could shut down the electric drive system in select Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru EVs
TL;DR: A battery ECU software defect could shut down the electric drive system in select Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru EVs
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Bentley’s Electric SUV Has An Ultra-Lux Interior With Curved Displays

Bentley's Urban SUV closely echoes the Porsche Cayenne Electric, but adopts an infotainment system that looks like its melting

TL;DR: Bentley's Urban SUV closely echoes the Porsche Cayenne Electric, but adopts an infotainment system that looks like its melting
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Mazda’s Cheapest Crossover Costs $9,950, But It’s Nearly Two Feet Shorter Than A Miata

The updated Mazda Flair Crossover gets mild styling tweaks and an improved safety kit, following the example of its Suzuki Hustler twin

More: Mazda’s Cheapest Crossover Costs $9,950, But It’s Nearly Two Feet Shorter Than A Miata. The updated Mazda Flair Crossover gets mild styling tweaks and an improved safety kit, following the example of its Suzuki Hustler twin
TL;DR: The updated Mazda Flair Crossover gets mild styling tweaks and an improved safety kit, following the example of its Suzuki Hustler twin
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Meta’s AI Gave An REI Bike Ad Two Sets Of Handlebars, And Nobody Caught It For A Week

From two sets of handlebars to a chain that feeds through the wheel this bike ad somehow got through management

More: Meta’s AI Gave An REI Bike Ad Two Sets Of Handlebars, And Nobody Caught It For A Week. From two sets of handlebars to a chain that feeds through the wheel this bike ad somehow got through management
TL;DR: From two sets of handlebars to a chain that feeds through the wheel this bike ad somehow got through management
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Toyota Is Cutting RAV4 Production While Dealers Count Stock In Hours

Toyota warned a month ago that the conflict in Iran and the chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz would force it to pull 83,000 vehicles out of its overseas production schedule by November.

More: Toyota warned a month ago that the conflict in Iran and the chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz would force it to pull 83,000 vehicles out of its overseas production schedule by November. Toyota will cut production of the standard combustion-engine RAV4 versions, despite only recently resuming production of hybrid models at its Kentucky plant after retooling delays.
TL;DR: The world's largest automaker is trimming output again, and its most important SUV is caught right in the middle of it
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The Brand Fined Over Chinese-Origin Cars Is Reviving A Dead Italian Marque With Toyota Power 

DR Automobiles wants at least $227,400 for the Osca coupe built on a Lotus Emira and powered by Toyota, roughly double what the Emira costs

More: The Brand Fined Over Chinese-Origin Cars Is Reviving A Dead Italian Marque With Toyota Power . DR Automobiles wants at least $227,400 for the Osca coupe built on a Lotus Emira and powered by Toyota, roughly double what the Emira costs
TL;DR: DR Automobiles wants at least $227,400 for the Osca coupe built on a Lotus Emira and powered by Toyota, roughly double what the Emira costs
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California’s Gas Tax Hits A Record 63.4 Cents A Gallon On July 1

State taxes and fees now add roughly $1.20 to every gallon of gasoline sold in California

More: California’s Gas Tax Hits A Record 63.4 Cents A Gallon On July 1. State taxes and fees now add roughly $1.20 to every gallon of gasoline sold in California
TL;DR: State taxes and fees now add roughly $1.20 to every gallon of gasoline sold in California
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Honda, Nissan, And Mitsubishi Want To Share Parts, Starting With The Car’s Brain

Standardizing one key component could let three Japanese automakers fight Chinese rivals on price by the end of the decade

More: Honda, Nissan, And Mitsubishi Want To Share Parts, Starting With The Car’s Brain. Standardizing one key component could let three Japanese automakers fight Chinese rivals on price by the end of the decade
TL;DR: Standardizing one key component could let three Japanese automakers fight Chinese rivals on price by the end of the decade
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For Nearly $200,000, Shelby’s Raptor R Makes More Power Than Most Supercars

Shelby took Ford's 720-hp Raptor R and pushed it past 1,000 hp with a new Whipple supercharger and a long list of upgrades

More: Shelby has spent decades taking fast Fords and pushing them somewhere past reason, and the 2026 F-150 Raptor and Raptor R are the latest trucks to get the treatment. Read: Shelby’s New 810 HP F-150 Charges New Ranger Raptor Money For The Bolt-Ons Alone If this model isn’t enough, Shelby has also launched a Baja version of the F-150 Raptor R.
TL;DR: Shelby took Ford's 720-hp Raptor R and pushed it past 1,000 hp with a new Whipple supercharger and a long list of upgrades
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PODCAST: The $25K Slate Truck Is Here. What's Next?

On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we discuss all the biggest news about America's new cheapest EV—and whether it can succeed.

More: 49:13 Photo by: Tim Levin/InsideEVs Tim Levin By : Tim Levin Jun 26, at 12:04pm ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment There's a reason you don't cars from new startups hitting the road every day. It's betting there's a market for a $24,950 truck that's as basic as can be.
TL;DR: On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we discuss all the biggest news about America's new cheapest EV—and whether it can succeed.
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BMW M’s Two Bosses Want The Same Dream Car

For years, BMW fans have asked whether the company would ever return to the supercar segment with a proper flagship, something in the spirit of the original M1.

More: For years, BMW fans have asked whether the company would ever return to the supercar segment with a proper flagship, something in the spirit of the original M1. Read: BMW’s Electric M3 Concept Stands Next To The E30 And Hopes You Approve During the event, van Meel and BMW M design boss Oliver Heilmer spoke at length about the importance of the new electric concept and how the…
TL;DR: Asked what they'd build with an open checkbook, two BMW M bosses gave the very same one-word answer
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Mazda Muffled Japan’s 2027 MX-5 To Pass A Noise Law, Then Faked The Sound Back In

A quieter exhaust wasn't the only change for Japan's MX-5, since Mazda also rolled out a sharper PS edition alongside it

TL;DR: A quieter exhaust wasn't the only change for Japan's MX-5, since Mazda also rolled out a sharper PS edition alongside it
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Kia reveals three new PV5 electric vans, including a 7-seater [Images]

The PV5 , Kia’s electric van, comes in many “top hats” for everyday and business use. At the Busan International Mobility Show, Kia introduced three new models, including a 7-seater.

More: Kia reveals three new PV5 electric vans, including a 7-seater [Images]. The PV5 , Kia’s electric van, comes in many “top hats” for everyday and business use. At the Busan International Mobility Show, Kia introduced three new models, including a 7-seater.
TL;DR: The PV5 , Kia’s electric van, comes in many “top hats” for everyday and business use.
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Slate Bets Its Electric Truck Is So Cheap That It’ll Turn A Profit

Break-even at half its factory's capacity is how Slate plans to make money where other EV startups burned through billions

TL;DR: Break-even at half its factory's capacity is how Slate plans to make money where other EV startups burned through billions
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Ford Asked AI To Build Better Cars, Then Rehired Humans To Fix What AI Broke

After leaning on AI to cut costs and recalls, Ford had to rehire over 350 engineers to retrain the systems and steady its slipping quality

TL;DR: After leaning on AI to cut costs and recalls, Ford had to rehire over 350 engineers to retrain the systems and steady its slipping quality
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VW could cut 100,000 jobs and close 4 factories in a radical shake-up

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and eventually close four factories in Germany.

More: Zwickau is the company’s flagship EV plant, and Emden builds the ID.4 and ID.7. While the report doesn’t suggest Volkswagen is scaling back its EV ambitions, it does point to a potential consolidation of EV production as the automaker looks to cut costs and boost profits.
TL;DR: Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and eventually close four factories in Germany.
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VW Group Could Cut Up To 100,000 Jobs And Spin Off Core Brand

Report claims the Volkswagen Group is weighing its biggest corporate shake-up in decades, with factory closures and deep job cuts on the table

TL;DR: Report claims the Volkswagen Group is weighing its biggest corporate shake-up in decades, with factory closures and deep job cuts on the table
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Hyundai’s 2027 Elantra Is Bigger, Sharper, And Barely Recognizable

The eighth-generation of the compact sedan breaks cover in Korea with sharper styling, advanced infotainment, and more efficient powertrains

TL;DR: The eighth-generation of the compact sedan breaks cover in Korea with sharper styling, advanced infotainment, and more efficient powertrains
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All-New Hyundai Elantra Gets Edgy Styling, AI Tech

The eighth-generation of the compact sedan breaks cover in Korea with sharper styling, advanced infotainment, and more efficient powertrains

TL;DR: The eighth-generation of the compact sedan breaks cover in Korea with sharper styling, advanced infotainment, and more efficient powertrains
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Lamborghini’s Most Hardcore Urus Debuts July 1

Lamborghini has teased a high-performance Urus ahead of its debut on July 1. The automaker isn’t saying much, but claimed a “new chapter is taking shape” and suggested the model will blend “cutting-e…

More: Lamborghini has teased a high-performance Urus ahead of its debut on July 1. More: Lamborghini’s Most Extreme SUV Adds Power, But The Scale Has Questions The picture only provides a few clues, but the upper carbon fiber spoiler appears identical to the one on the outgoing model. Elsewhere, the model sports updated taillights and faux vents like those found on the Urus SE .
TL;DR: The Urus Performante is back and this time it's packing plug-in hybrid power
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Someone Spent Over $1 Million On Four Defenders Whose Color Won’t Stay One Color

The V8-powered collection includes the 90 Soft Top, 90 Hard Top, 110 Station Wagon, and 110 Double Cab Pick-Up

More: Someone Spent Over $1 Million On Four Defenders Whose Color Won’t Stay One Color. The V8-powered collection includes the 90 Soft Top, 90 Hard Top, 110 Station Wagon, and 110 Double Cab Pick-Up
TL;DR: The V8-powered collection includes the 90 Soft Top, 90 Hard Top, 110 Station Wagon, and 110 Double Cab Pick-Up
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Zoox Unveils Its Production-Intent Robotaxi, Arrives Later This Year

Featuring a lightly revised design and a more comfortable interior, this robotaxi has grand ambitions

More: Zoox Unveils Its Production-Intent Robotaxi, Arrives Later This Year. Featuring a lightly revised design and a more comfortable interior, this robotaxi has grand ambitions
TL;DR: Featuring a lightly revised design and a more comfortable interior, this robotaxi has grand ambitions
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Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power’s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality

Ford had the best initial quality among mainstream brands in a new study and it ranked above Lexus

More: Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power’s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality. Ford had the best initial quality among mainstream brands in a new study and it ranked above Lexus
TL;DR: Ford had the best initial quality among mainstream brands in a new study and it ranked above Lexus
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Chevy’s Silverado HD Gets A $13K Fifth-Wheel Hitch That Can Tow Three BYD Pickups

Walkinshaw's new fifth-wheel hitch boosts Silverado HD towing capacity to nearly 18,000 pounds in Australia

More: Chevy’s Silverado HD Gets A $13K Fifth-Wheel Hitch That Can Tow Three BYD Pickups. Walkinshaw's new fifth-wheel hitch boosts Silverado HD towing capacity to nearly 18,000 pounds in Australia
TL;DR: Walkinshaw's new fifth-wheel hitch boosts Silverado HD towing capacity to nearly 18,000 pounds in Australia
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The Mazdaspeed AZ-1 Is The Kei Supercar Collectors Call The Holy Grail

While this tiny sports car from Mazda that's for sale in America only delivers 64 hp, it tips the scales at a mere 1,587 lbs

TL;DR: While this tiny sports car from Mazda that's for sale in America only delivers 64 hp, it tips the scales at a mere 1,587 lbs
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The UAW Says AI Robots Are Coming For Auto Jobs, And It Wants A Cut

Factory automation is accelerating across the auto industry, setting up a new battle between labor and management

More: The UAW Says AI Robots Are Coming For Auto Jobs, And It Wants A Cut. Factory automation is accelerating across the auto industry, setting up a new battle between labor and management
TL;DR: Factory automation is accelerating across the auto industry, setting up a new battle between labor and management
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Toyota Will Off-Road Your Old RAV4 For $2,050, Just Not In America

Owners of older RAV4s can now have Toyota fit the facelift's LED headlights, along with a lift kit and USB-C charging ports

More: Toyota Will Off-Road Your Old RAV4 For $2,050, Just Not In America. Owners of older RAV4s can now have Toyota fit the facelift's LED headlights, along with a lift kit and USB-C charging ports
TL;DR: Owners of older RAV4s can now have Toyota fit the facelift's LED headlights, along with a lift kit and USB-C charging ports
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GMC’s Priciest 2027 Sierra Packs Over 60 Inches Of Screens

The redesigned 2027 Sierra comes with new V8 engines, updated styling, and a more luxurious cabin

More: GMC’s Priciest 2027 Sierra Packs Over 60 Inches Of Screens. The redesigned 2027 Sierra comes with new V8 engines, updated styling, and a more luxurious cabin
TL;DR: The redesigned 2027 Sierra comes with new V8 engines, updated styling, and a more luxurious cabin
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VW’s $3K ID.Buzz Camping Kit Adds A Bed And Runs The A/C For Two Full Days

The new Good-Night package in Europe adds a bed and a climate mode that keeps the ID.Buzz cool overnight

More: VW’s $3K ID.Buzz Camping Kit Adds A Bed And Runs The A/C For Two Full Days. The new Good-Night package in Europe adds a bed and a climate mode that keeps the ID.Buzz cool overnight
TL;DR: The new Good-Night package in Europe adds a bed and a climate mode that keeps the ID.Buzz cool overnight
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Subaru’s Impreza TX Trademark Revives Hope For A Turbo Hatch With A Manual

The emergence of this patent comes shortly after Subaru released a teaser of an Impreza with a manual transmission

TL;DR: The emergence of this patent comes shortly after Subaru released a teaser of an Impreza with a manual transmission
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Stellantis Turned One Of Its Cheapest SUVs Into A Warship On Wheels

The Citroen C3 Aircross Marine Nationale show car celebrates the 400th anniversary of the French Navy with a tactical makeover

More: Stellantis Turned One Of Its Cheapest SUVs Into A Warship On Wheels. The Citroen C3 Aircross Marine Nationale show car celebrates the 400th anniversary of the French Navy with a tactical makeover
TL;DR: The Citroen C3 Aircross Marine Nationale show car celebrates the 400th anniversary of the French Navy with a tactical makeover
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The US Just Banned Polestar From Selling Cars, Even The One It Builds In America

Polestar says the US won't authorize its 2027 cars, effectively shutting the Geely-owned brand out of the American market

TL;DR: Polestar says the US won't authorize its 2027 cars, effectively shutting the Geely-owned brand out of the American market
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Hyundai’s Cabin Lights Can Kill 99.9% Of Pneumonia Bacteria In 30 Seconds

Purpose-built vans and school shuttles could be the first vehicles to carry Hyundai's hidden air-sanitizing technology

More: Hyundai’s Cabin Lights Can Kill 99.9% Of Pneumonia Bacteria In 30 Seconds. Purpose-built vans and school shuttles could be the first vehicles to carry Hyundai's hidden air-sanitizing technology
TL;DR: Purpose-built vans and school shuttles could be the first vehicles to carry Hyundai's hidden air-sanitizing technology
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A New Chinese Pickup Is Coming For Toyota’s Hilux With A Land Cruiser Face

Chery's rugged Jetour sub-brand will roll out a new dual-cab pickup with boxy styling and a plug-in hybrid powertrain

TL;DR: Chery's rugged Jetour sub-brand will roll out a new dual-cab pickup with boxy styling and a plug-in hybrid powertrain
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Lexus Killed Its Next EV Sedan, Then Approved Its Replacement The Same Day

The LF-ZC is dead, yet Lexus approved its replacement the very same day, keeping the engineering that took years to build

TL;DR: The LF-ZC is dead, yet Lexus approved its replacement the very same day, keeping the engineering that took years to build
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Porsche Ditches Cayman And Uses 911 For New GT4 R Race Car

Mated to the car's high-revving engine is a six-speed sequential dog-box and a four-disc racing clutch

TL;DR: Mated to the car's high-revving engine is a six-speed sequential dog-box and a four-disc racing clutch
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No, Mansory Didn’t Build This SF90 XX, Ferrari Did It To Itself

Inspired by the greens and browns of Tuscany, this special SF90 XX ranks among the wildest Tailor Made commissions yet seen

More: For the most part, Ferrari has taken a quieter approach to paint than rivals such as Porsche, Lamborghini, and McLaren, and the Tifosi tend to follow suit, gravitating toward cleaner colors and understated designs rather than anything that shouts from a mile away.
TL;DR: Inspired by the greens and browns of Tuscany, this special SF90 XX ranks among the wildest Tailor Made commissions yet seen
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Mercedes-AMG’s Upcoming EV Looks Bland, But Will Let The Performance Do The Talking

After swinging and missing with the GT 4-Door, Mercedes-AMG gets a shot at redemption with the GLA EV

More: Mercedes-AMG’s Upcoming EV Looks Bland, But Will Let The Performance Do The Talking. After swinging and missing with the GT 4-Door, Mercedes-AMG gets a shot at redemption with the GLA EV
TL;DR: After swinging and missing with the GT 4-Door, Mercedes-AMG gets a shot at redemption with the GLA EV
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Another Automaker Is Killing Its Wagons To Chase SUV Money

Wagon demand has gone quiet across many markets around the world, and Hyundai has decided its last estate isn't worth the investment

TL;DR: Wagon demand has gone quiet across many markets around the world, and Hyundai has decided its last estate isn't worth the investment
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GM Investing Big Bucks In A New Gas-Powered Cadillac

The automaker is spending $150 million to build a new Cadillac in Spring Hill, Tennessee

TL;DR: The automaker is spending $150 million to build a new Cadillac in Spring Hill, Tennessee
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A 1941 Ford Was Found On A Sunken WWII Carrier 3 Miles Down In The Pacific

The USS Yorktown was sunk by a Japanese submarine in 1942 and took with it an iconic Ford Woody

TL;DR: The USS Yorktown was sunk by a Japanese submarine in 1942 and took with it an iconic Ford Woody
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Oil Giant Shell Unveils Efficient New EV Concept

Shell has quietly unveiled a new concept known as the Triple 10 Challenge. It’s being described as a “ground-breaking proof-of-concept vehicle designed to inspire a new design philosophy for the next…

More: Shell has quietly unveiled a new concept known as the Triple 10 Challenge. It’s being described as a “ground-breaking proof-of-concept vehicle designed to inspire a new design philosophy for the next-generation of battery electric vehicles .” Designed to be compact and affordable, the car is named after three key targets.
TL;DR: The eco-friendly concept goes 6.2 miles per kWh and can get an 80% charge in less than 10 minutes
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The Average New Truck Hood Can Floor Anyone Under 5-Foot-6, Which Is Half The Country

More findings from a new analysis connect taller hoods and expanding blind spots to America’s worsening pedestrian safety problem

More: The Average New Truck Hood Can Floor Anyone Under 5-Foot-6, Which Is Half The Country. More findings from a new analysis connect taller hoods and expanding blind spots to America’s worsening pedestrian safety problem
TL;DR: More findings from a new analysis connect taller hoods and expanding blind spots to America’s worsening pedestrian safety problem
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After Causing Gas Prices To Spike, Trump Is Now Furious They Aren’t Falling Faster

Trump called on the Department of Justice to look into alleged price gouging

More: After Causing Gas Prices To Spike, Trump Is Now Furious They Aren’t Falling Faster. Trump called on the Department of Justice to look into alleged price gouging
TL;DR: Trump called on the Department of Justice to look into alleged price gouging
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Facelifted 2027 Range Rover Is Going Electric, But Its BMW V8 Isn’t Dead Yet

The refreshed Range Rover keeps its familiar shape and physical buttons while adding a 112 kWh battery to a lineup that still includes a V8

More: The full-size Range Rover is due for a facelift, and a heavily camouflaged prototype has been caught during recent testing at the Nurburgring . The single most important addition to the Range Rover lineup for the 2027 model year will be the launch of an all-electric version.
TL;DR: The refreshed Range Rover keeps its familiar shape and physical buttons while adding a 112 kWh battery to a lineup that still includes a V8
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Canada Tells Chinese Brands They Can Sell EVs Past The Quota, On One Condition

Canada proposes firm terms for Chinese EVs, from local plants to labor laws, as Japanese rivals voice their unease

More: Canada Tells Chinese Brands They Can Sell EVs Past The Quota, On One Condition. Canada proposes firm terms for Chinese EVs, from local plants to labor laws, as Japanese rivals voice their unease
TL;DR: Canada proposes firm terms for Chinese EVs, from local plants to labor laws, as Japanese rivals voice their unease
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A $160K Range Rover Tried To Rescue A Stuck Ford, The Sea Swallowed Both

A simple beach rescue turned into a total loss when soft sand and rising water trapped both the Ford van and its rescuer

TL;DR: A simple beach rescue turned into a total loss when soft sand and rising water trapped both the Ford van and its rescuer
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He Spent 23 Years At BMW, Now He Says His Chinese Brand Is Just As Good

Just six months into its European launch, Zeekr says it stands level with every German premium brand, and a former BMW man is making the case

TL;DR: Just six months into its European launch, Zeekr says it stands level with every German premium brand, and a former BMW man is making the case
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Tesla Is Giving Away Free Supercharging. Here's How To Win.

Tesla is gamifying charging and will reward the winners with free Supercharging for the life of the car. Here's how to win.

More: Tesla is gamifying charging and will reward the winners with free Supercharging for the life of the car. Here's how to win.
TL;DR: Tesla is gamifying charging and will reward the winners with free Supercharging for the life of the car.
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New Hypercar Startup Wants You To Ride It Like A Superbike, Not Sit In It

A Dutch startup wants to reinvent the hypercar by rethinking driver positioning and vehicle control

More: New Hypercar Startup Wants You To Ride It Like A Superbike, Not Sit In It. A Dutch startup wants to reinvent the hypercar by rethinking driver positioning and vehicle control
TL;DR: A Dutch startup wants to reinvent the hypercar by rethinking driver positioning and vehicle control
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Slate Truck Vs. Chevy Bolt Vs. Nissan Leaf: Which Affordable EV Actually Wins?

Photo by: InsideEVs Suvrat Kothari By : Suvrat Kothari Jun 24, at 12:49pm ET Add InsideEVs as a preferred source in Google Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail copy Share Comment When…

More: But how does it fare against the refreshed Chevy Bolt and the latest-generation Nissan Leaf , two of America's cheapest electric cars? The Slate truck gets 205 miles of manufacturer-estimated range from a 65 kilowatt-hour lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery.
TL;DR: How does America’s cheapest electric truck compare to other affordable models?
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Honda’s Boxy Element Could Return In 2029 With A Powertrain It Never Had

A new report claims Honda will resurrect the Element in 2029 with hybrid power and rugged styling

TL;DR: A new report claims Honda will resurrect the Element in 2029 with hybrid power and rugged styling
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Morgan’s New Pininfarina Coupe Hides A BMW Six And A Wooden Frame

The open-top Midsummer sold out fast, so Morgan reworked it into a sealed grand tourer with a dramatic glass-and-steel roof

TL;DR: The open-top Midsummer sold out fast, so Morgan reworked it into a sealed grand tourer with a dramatic glass-and-steel roof
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Ford’s Favorite Tuner Just Signed On To Build A Ram

While Roush is most famous for working on Ford models, it recently launched a Nissan Frontier model and now has a Ram up its sleeve

TL;DR: While Roush is most famous for working on Ford models, it recently launched a Nissan Frontier model and now has a Ram up its sleeve
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Even The $31,950 Slate SUV Skips Power Windows And A Key Fob

Slate priced its bare-bones electric pickup at $24,950, betting Americans want a truck without the screen, the seats, or the frills

TL;DR: Slate priced its bare-bones electric pickup at $24,950, betting Americans want a truck without the screen, the seats, or the frills
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Automakers Warn California’s Stalking-Victim Law Could Freeze New Car Sales July 1. Don’t Bet On It

A sales halt threat sounds dramatic, but the odds are tiny and the actual dispute is quieter than the headlines suggest

More: Automakers Warn California’s Stalking-Victim Law Could Freeze New Car Sales July 1. Don’t Bet On It. A sales halt threat sounds dramatic, but the odds are tiny and the actual dispute is quieter than the headlines suggest
TL;DR: A sales halt threat sounds dramatic, but the odds are tiny and the actual dispute is quieter than the headlines suggest
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Nissan’s Mississippi Plant Just Built Its One Millionth Frontier

Nissan sold an impressive 21,411 examples of the Frontier through the first quarter of this year

TL;DR: Nissan sold an impressive 21,411 examples of the Frontier through the first quarter of this year
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Suzuki’s Old Swift Sport Made 187 HP. The New One Makes A Splitter

Beneath the familiar bodywork of the new Swift with the Sport package sits a naturally-aspirated mild-hybrid 1.2-liter four, making just 81 horsepower

TL;DR: Beneath the familiar bodywork of the new Swift with the Sport package sits a naturally-aspirated mild-hybrid 1.2-liter four, making just 81 horsepower
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EVs Just Outsold Petrol-Only Cars Across Europe

Petrol has slipped to third among Europe's powertrains, now trailing both hybrids and a fast-rising tide of battery-electric vehicles

TL;DR: Petrol has slipped to third among Europe's powertrains, now trailing both hybrids and a fast-rising tide of battery-electric vehicles
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The Toyota Crown Family Is Getting A Refresh

Mildly updated versions of the Japanese-spec Crown Crossover, Sport, and Sedan will reportedly launch on September 3

TL;DR: Mildly updated versions of the Japanese-spec Crown Crossover, Sport, and Sedan will reportedly launch on September 3
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This Mini Diesel Cracked 1 Million Km On Its Original Engine Averaging 80 MPG

After 12 years and 25 countries, one diesel Mini has reached 621,000 miles and is now shooting for a million

More: This Mini Diesel Cracked 1 Million Km On Its Original Engine Averaging 80 MPG. After 12 years and 25 countries, one diesel Mini has reached 621,000 miles and is now shooting for a million
TL;DR: After 12 years and 25 countries, one diesel Mini has reached 621,000 miles and is now shooting for a million
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New Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Reveals Its V8 Engine For The First Time

The high-performance coupe appears to have a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 603 hp

More: New Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Reveals Its V8 Engine For The First Time. The high-performance coupe appears to have a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 603 hp
TL;DR: The high-performance coupe appears to have a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 603 hp
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Skoda Peaq Revealed As Three-Row EV Flagship With 402-Mile Range

Skoda's latest EV is larger than the Kodiaq, but not quite as big as the Hyundai Ioniq 9

TL;DR: Skoda's latest EV is larger than the Kodiaq, but not quite as big as the Hyundai Ioniq 9
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Two-Thirds Of The Most American-Made Cars Come From Foreign Brands

Toyota and Honda ranked high on a new study of the most American-made vehicles, with the former beating GM, Ford, and Stellantis

TL;DR: Toyota and Honda ranked high on a new study of the most American-made vehicles, with the former beating GM, Ford, and Stellantis
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Ford Hired An 800-Pound Bear To Break Into Its New F-150

Ford used a trained Kodiak bear to test its new truck security package, but the real questions involve theft prevention and data collection

More: That’s the real takeaway after a demonstration put on by Ford. The only problem is that now we want to see what happens when Ford replaces the bear with an actual car thief and if customers can get this service without agreeing to give up all their data for Ford to sell and give away to its partners.
TL;DR: Ford used a trained Kodiak bear to test its new truck security package, but the real questions involve theft prevention and data collection
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Nissan Hits The Brakes On EV Version Of Its European Best-Seller

Plans for a Qashqai EV have reportedly been put on ice

More: Nissan Hits The Brakes On EV Version Of Its European Best-Seller. Plans for a Qashqai EV have reportedly been put on ice
TL;DR: Plans for a Qashqai EV have reportedly been put on ice
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Another Tesla Crash, Another Driver Says It ‘Drove On Its Own’

Pennsylvania police say a Tesla driver reported losing control before striking a pillar outside a Victoria's Secret at the Hershey outlets

TL;DR: Pennsylvania police say a Tesla driver reported losing control before striking a pillar outside a Victoria's Secret at the Hershey outlets
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The Ferrari You’d Never Recognize Weighs Less Than A Miata

A German design house reshaped a Ferrari 328 GTS into something far lighter and almost impossible to identify, with no involvement from Ferrari itself

TL;DR: A German design house reshaped a Ferrari 328 GTS into something far lighter and almost impossible to identify, with no involvement from Ferrari itself
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AI Used To Rig Prices At 1,700 California Gas Stations, Lawsuit Says

Drivers claim Walmart, BP, Marathon, and others used algorithms to raise fuel prices illegally

More: AI Used To Rig Prices At 1,700 California Gas Stations, Lawsuit Says. Drivers claim Walmart, BP, Marathon, and others used algorithms to raise fuel prices illegally
TL;DR: Drivers claim Walmart, BP, Marathon, and others used algorithms to raise fuel prices illegally
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A US Startup Wants To Sell You A $21,500 Ameri-Kei Pickup With A Manual

Refundable deposits are already being accepted for the models, set to start production in 2028

More: A US Startup Wants To Sell You A $21,500 Ameri-Kei Pickup With A Manual. Refundable deposits are already being accepted for the models, set to start production in 2028
TL;DR: Refundable deposits are already being accepted for the models, set to start production in 2028
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America’s $1.7 Trillion Auto Debt Is Driving Repos Back To Recession Levels

The latest repo data highlights how expensive cars and extended loans are straining household budgets

More: America’s $1.7 Trillion Auto Debt Is Driving Repos Back To Recession Levels. The latest repo data highlights how expensive cars and extended loans are straining household budgets
TL;DR: The latest repo data highlights how expensive cars and extended loans are straining household budgets
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Mitsubishi’s New Boss Wants Another Lancer Evo, But Don’t Clear Your Garage Yet

The company's president says he'd love to build another legendary performance car, though a new Evo remains firmly in dream territory for now

TL;DR: The company's president says he'd love to build another legendary performance car, though a new Evo remains firmly in dream territory for now
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GMC Teases The 2027 Sierra And It Looks A Lot Like Its EV Sibling 

The next Sierra is coming soon with a styling overhaul and an engine lineup built around two all-new small-block V8s

TL;DR: The next Sierra is coming soon with a styling overhaul and an engine lineup built around two all-new small-block V8s
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Honda’s Tiny Z Hides Its Turbo Engine Where A Chiron Does, For Kei Car Money

The weird second-gen Z was a mid-engined AWD kei hatch, and you can buy this one now in America

More: Honda’s Tiny Z Hides Its Turbo Engine Where A Chiron Does, For Kei Car Money. The weird second-gen Z was a mid-engined AWD kei hatch, and you can buy this one now in America
TL;DR: The weird second-gen Z was a mid-engined AWD kei hatch, and you can buy this one now in America
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Costco’s Latest Auto Deal Takes Up To $1,250 Off A New Volkswagen

Using the Costco Auto Program helps to eliminate some of the hassle of buying new cars

More: Costco’s Latest Auto Deal Takes Up To $1,250 Off A New Volkswagen. Using the Costco Auto Program helps to eliminate some of the hassle of buying new cars
TL;DR: Using the Costco Auto Program helps to eliminate some of the hassle of buying new cars
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Toyota Admits A RAV4 Pickup Is Tempting, But Won’t Commit To One

The brand behind the Tacoma keeps hinting at a smaller RAV4-based pickup, but stops short of confirming anything close to production

TL;DR: The brand behind the Tacoma keeps hinting at a smaller RAV4-based pickup, but stops short of confirming anything close to production
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Porsche’s Profit Margin Cratered To 1.1%, So It’s Killing Variants

New CEO Michael Leiters says Porsche will get leaner and sharper to reverse decline in its fortunes

TL;DR: New CEO Michael Leiters says Porsche will get leaner and sharper to reverse decline in its fortunes
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Nissan Is Reviving A 17-Year-Old Van With Major Facelift

Zhengzhou Nissan has teased a heavily updated NV200 van in China with a PHEV powertrain option

TL;DR: Zhengzhou Nissan has teased a heavily updated NV200 van in China with a PHEV powertrain option
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Nissan Revives A 17-Year-Old Van With A Plug And Windows That Finally Roll Down

A van whose silhouette dates to 2009 gets a radical interior overhaul, a bigger screen, and its first plug-in hybrid option.

More: Nissan Revives A 17-Year-Old Van With A Plug And Windows That Finally Roll Down. A van whose silhouette dates to 2009 gets a radical interior overhaul, a bigger screen, and its first plug-in hybrid option.
TL;DR: A van whose silhouette dates to 2009 gets a radical interior overhaul, a bigger screen, and its first plug-in hybrid option.
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Corvette ZR1X Sets New Pikes Peak Production Record, But Ford Wins Overall

The ZR1X beat the previous record by 23 seconds, but the Super Mustang Mach-E was the big winner

More: Corvette ZR1X Sets New Pikes Peak Production Record, But Ford Wins Overall. The ZR1X beat the previous record by 23 seconds, but the Super Mustang Mach-E was the big winner
TL;DR: The ZR1X beat the previous record by 23 seconds, but the Super Mustang Mach-E was the big winner
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China’s New Blackest Black Paint Absorbs 99.9% Of Light. BMW’s Did 99.965%

BMW's Vantablack was too fragile for cars, so a Chinese lab reworked the formula into something carmakers could plausibly use

More: China’s New Blackest Black Paint Absorbs 99.9% Of Light. BMW’s Did 99.965%. BMW's Vantablack was too fragile for cars, so a Chinese lab reworked the formula into something carmakers could plausibly use
TL;DR: BMW's Vantablack was too fragile for cars, so a Chinese lab reworked the formula into something carmakers could plausibly use
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Hyundai’s Best-Selling Sedan Is Finally Losing Its Origami Bodywork

The redesigned Elantra is growing up and becoming a more conservative

More: Hyundai’s Best-Selling Sedan Is Finally Losing Its Origami Bodywork. The redesigned Elantra is growing up and becoming a more conservative
TL;DR: The redesigned Elantra is growing up and becoming a more conservative
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Most 85-Year-Olds Take It Easy, This One Hit 110 MPH Allegedly Street Racing A Corvette

An 85-year-old Florida man was clocked at 110 mph in his Nissan 350Z and charged with street racing, but he insists he was just out for a drive

More: At an age when many drivers are hanging up the keys altogether, one Florida man allegedly found himself doing the exact opposite. Police allege the Corvette reached 125 mph while Bosworth’s Nissan hit 110 mph before both vehicles were stopped separately. Read: Corvette Driver Ejected, Mustang Driver Arrested in California Street Race Bosworth denied racing.
TL;DR: An 85-year-old Florida man was clocked at 110 mph in his Nissan 350Z and charged with street racing, but he insists he was just out for a drive
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A GMC Dealer Who Sold 99% Of Its GM Allocation Was Told To Buy The Rest From Its Rivals

Sun GMC has been shown to be performing poorly according to the carmaker's quarterly reports, but that's half the story

More: A GMC Dealer Who Sold 99% Of Its GM Allocation Was Told To Buy The Rest From Its Rivals. Sun GMC has been shown to be performing poorly according to the carmaker's quarterly reports, but that's half the story
TL;DR: Sun GMC has been shown to be performing poorly according to the carmaker's quarterly reports, but that's half the story
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2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT Goes Up For Order And $99,995 Gets You 777 HP

The TRX is back and it's gunning for the F-150 Raptor R with more power and a cheaper sticker price

More: 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT Goes Up For Order And $99,995 Gets You 777 HP. The TRX is back and it's gunning for the F-150 Raptor R with more power and a cheaper sticker price
TL;DR: The TRX is back and it's gunning for the F-150 Raptor R with more power and a cheaper sticker price
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A Tesla Allegedly On Driver-Assist Tore Through A Texas Home, Killing A Woman

Authorities say a Tesla operating with an automated driving-assistance system left the road and struck a house, killing a resident inside

TL;DR: Authorities say a Tesla operating with an automated driving-assistance system left the road and struck a house, killing a resident inside
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Lucid To Lay Off 18% Of Its US Workforce, Just Four Months After Cutting 12%

The EV maker expects $158 million in annual savings after cutting jobs, eliminating a production shift, and removing its COO position

More: Lucid To Lay Off 18% Of Its US Workforce, Just Four Months After Cutting 12%. The EV maker expects $158 million in annual savings after cutting jobs, eliminating a production shift, and removing its COO position
TL;DR: The EV maker expects $158 million in annual savings after cutting jobs, eliminating a production shift, and removing its COO position
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Porsche Built 1,270 Carrera GTs And Painted Only 80 Of Them This Color

While a handful of niche outfits like GMA and Nilu are chasing the old formula of exotic, naturally aspirated engines bolted to manual gearboxes, the big automakers walked away from that recipe years…

More: That retreat is exactly why cars like the Porsche Carrera GT carry the pull they do today, and arguably command more longing now than they did when they were new on the showroom floor. Read: A Connecticut Shop Cut Up A Carrera GT To Make Its Own Supercar Before the arrival of the Porsche 918 Spyder, the Carrera GT was the absolute pinnacle of Porsche performance.
TL;DR: With four owners, a fresh recall fix, and a wooden shift knob, this rare Carrera GT could fetch up to $3.25 million
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Gazelle unveils stylish e-bike powered by Bosch’s new hub motor

Gazelle has become one of the first major bicycle brands to launch a new e-bike built around Bosch’s recently announced...

More: 0 Comments Gazelle has become one of the first major bicycle brands to launch a new e-bike built around Bosch’s recently announced Hub Line motor, unveiling the sleek new Gazelle Curb urban commuter. The new Curb is designed around simplicity and clean aesthetics, combining Bosch’s compact 45 Nm rear hub motor with a fully integrated 360 Wh battery hidden inside the frame.
TL;DR: Gazelle has become one of the first major bicycle brands to launch a new e-bike built around Bosch’s recently announced...
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Jeep’s New Cherokee Gets Its Mojo Back With The Trailhawk

Following hot on the heels of the 2027 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk , Jeep has released the first teaser image of the upcoming Cherokee Trailhawk.

More: Following hot on the heels of the 2027 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk , Jeep has released the first teaser image of the upcoming Cherokee Trailhawk. Jeep is keeping the details thin for now, but the teaser image suggests the model will be distinguished by a grey front fascia as well as a unique front bumper.
TL;DR: The redesigned Cherokee is a city slicker, but the Trailhawk will give it real off-road capability
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The New X1 Wears BMW’s Future Face, But Keeps Old Bones (Renders)

The facelifted X1 borrows its face from the iX3 and i3 sedan, but the platform and engine lineup carry straight over

TL;DR: The facelifted X1 borrows its face from the iX3 and i3 sedan, but the platform and engine lineup carry straight over
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Toyota’s RAV4 Is Selling So Fast Dealers Are Counting Stock In Hours, Not Days

America's favorite Toyota is selling so quickly that dealers are measuring stock in hours, not days, as the automaker rushes US production online

TL;DR: America's favorite Toyota is selling so quickly that dealers are measuring stock in hours, not days, as the automaker rushes US production online
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Dealers Showed Buyers The Fee, Massachusetts Says That’s Not Where It Belongs

Car dealers across the state were leaving hundreds in mandatory fees off advertised prices, and the attorney general says that breaks the law

More: Car dealerships across Massachusetts have been put on notice by local Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell for questionable sales practices in which the full sale prices of cars are sometimes not accurately advertised.
TL;DR: Car dealers across the state were leaving hundreds in mandatory fees off advertised prices, and the attorney general says that breaks the law
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Massachusetts Warns Dealers To Stop Hiding Fees In The Fine Print

Car dealers across the state were leaving hundreds in mandatory fees off advertised prices, and the attorney general says that breaks the law

TL;DR: Car dealers across the state were leaving hundreds in mandatory fees off advertised prices, and the attorney general says that breaks the law
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Boat Launch Goes Wrong, Pulls Hummer H3 Underwater In Seconds

Watch a blacked-out Hummer H3 drown at the ramp while the small johnboat it was towing simply floated away unharmed

TL;DR: Watch a blacked-out Hummer H3 drown at the ramp while the small johnboat it was towing simply floated away unharmed
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Canada Built 64,000 Fewer Cars While US Plants Added 44,000

A car built in Canada can be more than half American and still get taxed like it rolled out of Japan

TL;DR: A car built in Canada can be more than half American and still get taxed like it rolled out of Japan
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Jeep’s MSRP Said $64K, The Odometer 3.6K Miles, The Bidders Offered $34K

With 3,600 miles and military-tribute styling, this special-edition Wrangler still lost nearly half its value in under a year

TL;DR: With 3,600 miles and military-tribute styling, this special-edition Wrangler still lost nearly half its value in under a year
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Ford’s Last Standing EV May Not Live To See A Second Generation

The Mustang Mach-E is the only EV Ford still sells in America, and it just got shut out of the company's newest architecture

TL;DR: The Mustang Mach-E is the only EV Ford still sells in America, and it just got shut out of the company's newest architecture
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Renault Gave The Updated Megane EV A Meaner Face And A Slower 0-62

Renault's electric hatch gets a sharper look, bigger battery and faster charging as the brand follows through on a sporty makeover teased by CEO Fabrice Cambolive

TL;DR: Renault's electric hatch gets a sharper look, bigger battery and faster charging as the brand follows through on a sporty makeover teased by CEO Fabrice Cambolive
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Renault Gives The Megane Hot Hatch Vibes But Not The Vigour

Renault's electric hatch gets a sharper look, bigger battery and faster charging as the brand follows through on a sporty makeover teased by CEO Fabrice Cambolive

More: Last year at the Munich Motor Show, Renault CEO Fabrice Cambolive said the Megane E-Tech Electric was due for a hot hatch-inspired makeover . Nine months on, that update is here, and while it doesn’t deliver a real Megane hot hatch, and it’s actually slower, it does make the E-Tech even more appealing in just about every other way.
TL;DR: Renault's electric hatch gets a sharper look, bigger battery and faster charging as the brand follows through on a sporty makeover teased by CEO Fabrice Cambolive
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Ferrari’s July 4 Surprise Could Be A Gated Manual That’s Also An Auto

A new patent shows a gated six-speed Ferrari shifter with R, N, D, and M buttons, so it works as a stick or an automatic

TL;DR: A new patent shows a gated six-speed Ferrari shifter with R, N, D, and M buttons, so it works as a stick or an automatic
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Ferrari Will Launch Something On July 4 – Is It A Manual 12Cilindri?

Ferrari's trick new manual transmission appears similar to the one developed by Koenigsegg

More: Ferrari Will Launch Something On July 4 – Is It A Manual 12Cilindri?. Ferrari's trick new manual transmission appears similar to the one developed by Koenigsegg
TL;DR: Ferrari's trick new manual transmission appears similar to the one developed by Koenigsegg
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A Generation Of Americans Knew This Tiny Pickup Only From Gran Turismo

The slowest truck in Gran Turismo is a real vehicle, and one obscure example is now drawing bids on Bring a Trailer

TL;DR: The slowest truck in Gran Turismo is a real vehicle, and one obscure example is now drawing bids on Bring a Trailer
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Alpina’s Founders Built A 790-HP Sleeper Wagon, But The Sedan Fans Want Is Just A Render

An independent render answers what nobody at Bovensiepen will, giving the wagon-only 05 GT a classic sedan body

More: Alpina’s Founders Built A 790-HP Sleeper Wagon, But The Sedan Fans Want Is Just A Render. An independent render answers what nobody at Bovensiepen will, giving the wagon-only 05 GT a classic sedan body
TL;DR: An independent render answers what nobody at Bovensiepen will, giving the wagon-only 05 GT a classic sedan body
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We Play Passenger With Stellantis Hands-Free Active Driving Assist | Review

The Super Cruise competitor flies under the radar, but works well and makes long drives far more relaxing

More: We Play Passenger With Stellantis Hands-Free Active Driving Assist | Review. The Super Cruise competitor flies under the radar, but works well and makes long drives far more relaxing
TL;DR: The Super Cruise competitor flies under the radar, but works well and makes long drives far more relaxing
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The 1969 Hurst/Olds Had A ‘His And Hers’ Shifter, And Yes, It Means What You Think

The His and Hers shifter looks dated now, but the dual-gate engineering behind it still outshines modern software tricks

TL;DR: The His and Hers shifter looks dated now, but the dual-gate engineering behind it still outshines modern software tricks
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A $63,500 Range Rover Discounted To $26,600 Shows Why Brands Can’t Win The EV Debate

JLR is backtracking on EVs for America while heavily discounting gas-powered SUVs in China, which only wants electrified power

More: A $63,500 Range Rover Discounted To $26,600 Shows Why Brands Can’t Win The EV Debate. JLR is backtracking on EVs for America while heavily discounting gas-powered SUVs in China, which only wants electrified power
TL;DR: JLR is backtracking on EVs for America while heavily discounting gas-powered SUVs in China, which only wants electrified power
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This $18K Toyota Van Hides A Private Bathroom With A Shower In The Back

A Japanese-import HiAce with a working bathroom, wall-mounted TV, and a freshly serviced diesel is up for grabs in California

TL;DR: A Japanese-import HiAce with a working bathroom, wall-mounted TV, and a freshly serviced diesel is up for grabs in California
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The 519-HP 2026 Optiq-V Is A Cadillac That Stopped Acting Like One | Review

The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V is quick, composed, and almost impossible to file under any one category after a week behind the wheel

TL;DR: The 2026 Cadillac Optiq-V is quick, composed, and almost impossible to file under any one category after a week behind the wheel
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137,000 Catalytic Converters Were Stolen Last Year, And Hybrids Are The $1,400 Prize

Rhodium more than doubled in a year, and the precious metals in your catalytic converter are pulling thieves back to the streets

TL;DR: Rhodium more than doubled in a year, and the precious metals in your catalytic converter are pulling thieves back to the streets
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China’s Answer To Europe’s EV Tariffs Came With A Gas Tank

Chinese brands dodged EV tariffs by selling plug-in hybrids instead, but Brussels appears ready for round two

More: China’s Answer To Europe’s EV Tariffs Came With A Gas Tank. Chinese brands dodged EV tariffs by selling plug-in hybrids instead, but Brussels appears ready for round two
TL;DR: Chinese brands dodged EV tariffs by selling plug-in hybrids instead, but Brussels appears ready for round two
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This $880 Kit Turns Suzuki’s Boxy Kei Car Into A Retro Off-Roader

The Japanese tuner offers a styling package for the tiny van which can be combined with new wheels and a roof rack

More: This $880 Kit Turns Suzuki’s Boxy Kei Car Into A Retro Off-Roader. The Japanese tuner offers a styling package for the tiny van which can be combined with new wheels and a roof rack
TL;DR: The Japanese tuner offers a styling package for the tiny van which can be combined with new wheels and a roof rack
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Sovereign Citizen Rejects The Cop’s Authority, The PIT Maneuver Rejects Her Hyundai

A nighttime headlight stop turned into one of the year's slowest pursuits, ending with a PIT maneuver and a sovereign citizen claim

TL;DR: A nighttime headlight stop turned into one of the year's slowest pursuits, ending with a PIT maneuver and a sovereign citizen claim
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This $21K Mini Chevy K5 Blazer Is Actually A 64-HP Suzuki Jimny

Cal's Motor reworked its Chevy K5 Blazer kit so the updated Suzuki Jimny keeps its radar and still looks vintage

TL;DR: Cal's Motor reworked its Chevy K5 Blazer kit so the updated Suzuki Jimny keeps its radar and still looks vintage
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Charger And Hummer EV Owners Most Likely To Drink, Speed, And Crash, But A Cheap Kia Stole The Headline

Insurify reveals which EV drivers attract tickets, get involved in accidents or are stopped for DUI, and there are some surprise offenders

More: Charger And Hummer EV Owners Most Likely To Drink, Speed, And Crash, But A Cheap Kia Stole The Headline. Insurify reveals which EV drivers attract tickets, get involved in accidents or are stopped for DUI, and there are some surprise offenders
TL;DR: Insurify reveals which EV drivers attract tickets, get involved in accidents or are stopped for DUI, and there are some surprise offenders
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$12,000 Discounts Still Can’t Move The Edge, Two Years After Ford Killed It

Halloween is months away, but Ford dealerships are full of zombies

More: $12,000 Discounts Still Can’t Move The Edge, Two Years After Ford Killed It. Halloween is months away, but Ford dealerships are full of zombies
TL;DR: Halloween is months away, but Ford dealerships are full of zombies
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The 2026 Kia Sorento GT-Line PHEV Is Good, But The Diesel Is Better | Review

The plug-in hybrid Kia Sorento has plenty going for it, but it's probably not the Sorento you should buy

TL;DR: The plug-in hybrid Kia Sorento has plenty going for it, but it's probably not the Sorento you should buy
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This $900,000 Nissan GT-R Is One Of Just 19 Ever Built

A 137-mile GT-R50 by Italdesign is up for auction, and its near-million-dollar estimate sits over ordinary Nismo GT-R hardware

TL;DR: A 137-mile GT-R50 by Italdesign is up for auction, and its near-million-dollar estimate sits over ordinary Nismo GT-R hardware
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Honda’s Cheapest EV Has A Boost Button That Cuts Its 0-62 Time By Over 4 Seconds

This Japanese kei car finally reaches Europe with a bargain sub-£19,000 price, fake shifts, and a big personality

More: Honda’s Cheapest EV Has A Boost Button That Cuts Its 0-62 Time By Over 4 Seconds. This Japanese kei car finally reaches Europe with a bargain sub-£19,000 price, fake shifts, and a big personality
TL;DR: This Japanese kei car finally reaches Europe with a bargain sub-£19,000 price, fake shifts, and a big personality
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Nissan Gives Aussies One Last Shot At A New V8 Patrol

A twin-turbo V6 is about to replace the Patrol's long-running V8, giving enthusiasts one final chance to buy the old one new

More: It’s been almost two years since the all-new Nissan Armada and Patrol duo premiered, and yet in Australia, the Y63 model won’t launch until next year. Nissan says that production of the old Patrol in Japan for the Australian market will end in August.
TL;DR: A twin-turbo V6 is about to replace the Patrol's long-running V8, giving enthusiasts one final chance to buy the old one new
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Detroit Automakers Slashed Canadian Production, Setting Up Tense Union Talks

Unifor is looking for job and retirement security as talks get underway next week

More: Detroit Automakers Slashed Canadian Production, Setting Up Tense Union Talks. Unifor is looking for job and retirement security as talks get underway next week
TL;DR: Unifor is looking for job and retirement security as talks get underway next week
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Toyota’s Cheap 80s Minivan Made Real Ice Cubes While You Drove

Hidden in the console of an unassuming 1980s Toyota Van sat a chilled box with a freezer section and trays that made real ice cubes

TL;DR: Hidden in the console of an unassuming 1980s Toyota Van sat a chilled box with a freezer section and trays that made real ice cubes
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Suzuki’s Most Expensive Jimny Ever Comes With A Box Of Chocolates

A $10,000 premium buys this Jimny XL plenty of swag but not a single extra horsepower over the standard model

TL;DR: A $10,000 premium buys this Jimny XL plenty of swag but not a single extra horsepower over the standard model
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This Porsche Wagon’s Puke Green Paint Job Took Hundreds Of Hours To Create

If you like ridiculously long names, you’re in luck as Porsche has unveiled the Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo Soho House One.

More: If you like ridiculously long names, you’re in luck as Porsche has unveiled the Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo Soho House One. It’s designed to combine classic Porsche attributes with the designs that Soho Home is known for. The unique styling continues inside, which reflects the “relaxed and modern interiors of Soho Home.
TL;DR: The color is officially known as Greek Street Green and it's designed to mimic the exterior of the Soho House in London
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Subaru’s Cheapest Kei Truck Does Everything A Silverado Won’t

With fuel costs high and trucks getting ever bigger, this freakshow Subaru Sambar looks perversely sensible

More: Subaru’s Cheapest Kei Truck Does Everything A Silverado Won’t. With fuel costs high and trucks getting ever bigger, this freakshow Subaru Sambar looks perversely sensible
TL;DR: With fuel costs high and trucks getting ever bigger, this freakshow Subaru Sambar looks perversely sensible
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Ford Accuses A Law Firm Of Billing $950 An Hour For $13 Work In Mexico And The Philippines

A California lemon law firm says it fights for consumers, while Ford says its billing hid a markup as steep as 7,000%

More: Ford Accuses A Law Firm Of Billing $950 An Hour For $13 Work In Mexico And The Philippines. A California lemon law firm says it fights for consumers, while Ford says its billing hid a markup as steep as 7,000%
TL;DR: A California lemon law firm says it fights for consumers, while Ford says its billing hid a markup as steep as 7,000%
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North America Cratered And Even China Fell, Dragging Global EV And PHEV Growth To 0.9%

A 23 percent European surge is barely covering for sharp EV declines almost everywhere else, China and North America included

TL;DR: A 23 percent European surge is barely covering for sharp EV declines almost everywhere else, China and North America included
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The Good Car Dealer Charged With Forging A Dead Woman’s Name To Resell Hail Wrecks

Wyoming investigators allege a dealer used fake signatures and notary stamps to obtain titles for salvage vehicles

More: The Good Car Dealer Charged With Forging A Dead Woman’s Name To Resell Hail Wrecks. Wyoming investigators allege a dealer used fake signatures and notary stamps to obtain titles for salvage vehicles
TL;DR: Wyoming investigators allege a dealer used fake signatures and notary stamps to obtain titles for salvage vehicles
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This GT40 Successor Ditched Ford For An Audi R8

Respected GT40 builder CVA wants to move the legend on with new 789 hp Audi-based GT MKII

TL;DR: Respected GT40 builder CVA wants to move the legend on with new 789 hp Audi-based GT MKII
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Illinois Was The Only State Forcing A Driving Test At 79, That Ends July 1

Elderly drivers will still need to get their license renewed at least every four years and undergo a vision test

More: Illinois Was The Only State Forcing A Driving Test At 79, That Ends July 1. Elderly drivers will still need to get their license renewed at least every four years and undergo a vision test
TL;DR: Elderly drivers will still need to get their license renewed at least every four years and undergo a vision test
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Porsche Killed A Body Style It Spent Years Convincing America To Buy

The 2027 Taycan gains Tesla Supercharger access and a new infotainment system, but Porsche has killed both wagon variants

TL;DR: The 2027 Taycan gains Tesla Supercharger access and a new infotainment system, but Porsche has killed both wagon variants
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Trump Fought Chinese EVs, Then A Hot Mic Caught Him Liking Canada’s Deal

According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump likes the structure of the Chinese EV deal

More: Trump Fought Chinese EVs, Then A Hot Mic Caught Him Liking Canada’s Deal. According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump likes the structure of the Chinese EV deal
TL;DR: According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump likes the structure of the Chinese EV deal
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Who's Winning The Robotaxi Race? It's... Complicated

Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up. This week, we got updates from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Wayve, and Lucid.

More: Who's Winning The Robotaxi Race? Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up. This week, we got updates from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Wayve, and Lucid.
TL;DR: Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up.
Read original at Insideevs
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Toyota And Nissan Warn Japanese Buyers Their US-Built Cars May Have Panel Gaps And Paint Flaws

Toyota and Nissan are telling Japanese buyers that US-built vehicles may not meet local expectations for fit and finish

TL;DR: Toyota and Nissan are telling Japanese buyers that US-built vehicles may not meet local expectations for fit and finish
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Subaru’s Second-Quickest Production Car Holds Its Price For 2027

While most cars get pricier each year, Subaru keeps its electric Solterra's base sticker exactly where it sat last season

TL;DR: While most cars get pricier each year, Subaru keeps its electric Solterra's base sticker exactly where it sat last season
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The Lowest-Mileage Honda S2000 You’ll See This Year Was Hiding In A Barn

Completely original and untouched by modifiers, this 679-mile S2000 is a time capsule heading to a Tokyo auction block this June

More: The Lowest-Mileage Honda S2000 You’ll See This Year Was Hiding In A Barn. Completely original and untouched by modifiers, this 679-mile S2000 is a time capsule heading to a Tokyo auction block this June
TL;DR: Completely original and untouched by modifiers, this 679-mile S2000 is a time capsule heading to a Tokyo auction block this June
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Hyundai’s Kona Leans Into Wacky, The Next One Plays It Straight

A redesigned Kona is coming by 2028 with squared-off lines, and Hyundai may offer it with as many as five different powertrains

TL;DR: A redesigned Kona is coming by 2028 with squared-off lines, and Hyundai may offer it with as many as five different powertrains
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Toyota’s $16,900 EV Massages You, Wears All Black, And Stays In China

The cheapest blacked-out Toyota EV packs 201 hp, 232 miles, and massaging front seats, all for a price no US Toyota can match

TL;DR: The cheapest blacked-out Toyota EV packs 201 hp, 232 miles, and massaging front seats, all for a price no US Toyota can match
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Ferrari’s Dino Threw Away Its Original V6 For A V8, And Bidders Pushed It Past $800,000

Purists want originality, yet this V8-swapped Dino 246 GTS is bidding like the Ferrari its badge never claimed to be

More: Ferrari’s Dino Threw Away Its Original V6 For A V8, And Bidders Pushed It Past $800,000. Purists want originality, yet this V8-swapped Dino 246 GTS is bidding like the Ferrari its badge never claimed to be
TL;DR: Purists want originality, yet this V8-swapped Dino 246 GTS is bidding like the Ferrari its badge never claimed to be
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Ford’s New Package Turns Super Duty Into Rolling Tribute To America

The 2027 F-Series Super Duty wraps itself in the American flag thanks to a new Proud to Honor Package

TL;DR: The 2027 F-Series Super Duty wraps itself in the American flag thanks to a new Proud to Honor Package
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Maserati’s Next Quattroporte Could Take After The AMC Eagle Of All Things

A top Maserati exec hints the returning Quattroporte could bridge the gap between a traditional sedan and a crossover

More: Maserati’s Next Quattroporte Could Take After The AMC Eagle Of All Things. A top Maserati exec hints the returning Quattroporte could bridge the gap between a traditional sedan and a crossover
TL;DR: A top Maserati exec hints the returning Quattroporte could bridge the gap between a traditional sedan and a crossover
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So Ferrari’s $636K Luce Is Basically The ‘Buy The Boring Rolex To Get The Daytona’ Trick

Some Ferrari buyers believe purchasing the Luce may help unlock future special-edition cars

More: So Ferrari’s $636K Luce Is Basically The ‘Buy The Boring Rolex To Get The Daytona’ Trick. Some Ferrari buyers believe purchasing the Luce may help unlock future special-edition cars
TL;DR: Some Ferrari buyers believe purchasing the Luce may help unlock future special-edition cars
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Toyota’s Own CEO Says It Has Too Many Models. Which Would You Axe?

CEO Kenta Kon wants to cut costs and reduce complexity, which could spell the end for some trims and models

More: Toyota’s Own CEO Says It Has Too Many Models. Which Would You Axe?. CEO Kenta Kon wants to cut costs and reduce complexity, which could spell the end for some trims and models
TL;DR: CEO Kenta Kon wants to cut costs and reduce complexity, which could spell the end for some trims and models
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A Nuclear Bomber Engine Gave This Jet Car 5,200 Pounds Of Thrust

The pioneering Flying Caduceus jet car was set for auction before being withdrawn

More: A Nuclear Bomber Engine Gave This Jet Car 5,200 Pounds Of Thrust. The pioneering Flying Caduceus jet car was set for auction before being withdrawn
TL;DR: The pioneering Flying Caduceus jet car was set for auction before being withdrawn
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BMW Opens i3 Orders With New 463-HP First Edition

European orders are now open and the i3 First Edition throws in a few extras, but at a steep price

TL;DR: European orders are now open and the i3 First Edition throws in a few extras, but at a steep price
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This 69-MPH Life-Size Koenigsegg Is The Fastest Drivable Lego Ever

A full-scale Lego Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear just cleared 69 mph at Goodwood, more than doubling the previous drivable Lego record of 31 mph

TL;DR: A full-scale Lego Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear just cleared 69 mph at Goodwood, more than doubling the previous drivable Lego record of 31 mph
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A Toyota GR Sienna Minivan Sounds Wrong, Until You See This Render

The launch of the GR brand has reinvigorated interest among Toyota enthusiasts, owed mostly to the GR Yaris and GR Corolla, and to a lesser extent the BMW -based Supra.

More: The launch of the GR brand has reinvigorated interest among Toyota enthusiasts, owed mostly to the GR Yaris and GR Corolla, and to a lesser extent the BMW -based Supra. Abimelec Design has also added a striking splitter to the front of the minivan, while a set of new front air intakes also catches the eye.
TL;DR: A designer reimagined the family minivan with flared arches, a carbon roof, and hardware borrowed from other GR models
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These License Plate Cameras Can Track Your Car By Your AirPods And Even Your Dog

Law enforcement may soon gain access to license plate data tied to phones, AirPods, smartwatches, and more

More: These License Plate Cameras Can Track Your Car By Your AirPods And Even Your Dog. Law enforcement may soon gain access to license plate data tied to phones, AirPods, smartwatches, and more
TL;DR: Law enforcement may soon gain access to license plate data tied to phones, AirPods, smartwatches, and more
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GM Added 50 Robots To A Plant Where It Just Cut Over 1,000 Jobs

General Motors says the robots are being installed to improve safety and ergonomics

More: GM Added 50 Robots To A Plant Where It Just Cut Over 1,000 Jobs. General Motors says the robots are being installed to improve safety and ergonomics
TL;DR: General Motors says the robots are being installed to improve safety and ergonomics
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Waymo’s Self-Driving Brain Can’t Spot A Closed Road

Waymo is recalling thousands of autonomous taxis after discovering construction zones can still confuse software

More: Waymo’s Self-Driving Brain Can’t Spot A Closed Road. Waymo is recalling thousands of autonomous taxis after discovering construction zones can still confuse software
TL;DR: Waymo is recalling thousands of autonomous taxis after discovering construction zones can still confuse software
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Hyundai’s New Wedgy Sedan Claims 404 Miles On A Surprisingly Small Battery

The Ioniq V from Hyundai looks more like a spaceship than a car, and is shaping up to be very efficient

More: Hyundai’s New Wedgy Sedan Claims 404 Miles On A Surprisingly Small Battery. The Ioniq V from Hyundai looks more like a spaceship than a car, and is shaping up to be very efficient
TL;DR: The Ioniq V from Hyundai looks more like a spaceship than a car, and is shaping up to be very efficient
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This 1984 Oldsmobile Had Three Shifters For One Automatic Transmission

Three shifters, one ordinary automatic, and a 1980s idea so strange it makes Porsche's fake-gear Taycan feel almost reasonable

TL;DR: Three shifters, one ordinary automatic, and a 1980s idea so strange it makes Porsche's fake-gear Taycan feel almost reasonable
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Dacia’s Budget EV Is Leaving China For Europe, And It’s Getting Pricier

A clean-sheet redesign brings the Spring home from China, trading its rock-bottom price for a proper boot and four "real" seats

TL;DR: A clean-sheet redesign brings the Spring home from China, trading its rock-bottom price for a proper boot and four "real" seats
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Here’s how AAA is now getting into e-bikes

AAA may be best known for roadside assistance and travel services, but the organization is now taking a much closer interest in electric bicycles and electric scooters as their popularity continues to surge across the US.

More: This week, AAA – The Auto Club Group announced a new safety initiative called “E-Ride Ready,” a campaign designed to educate families about e-bike and e-scooter safety ahead of the busy summer riding season.
TL;DR: AAA may be best known for roadside assistance and travel services, but the organization is now taking a much closer interest in electric bicycles and electric scooters as their popularity continues to surge across the US.
Read original at Electrek
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Tesla Says FSD Is 10 Times Safer Than Humans, Senators Want Proof

Two US senators are pressing NHTSA over a safety claim that counted Tesla's crashes very differently from everyone else's

More: Tesla has spent years insisting that Full Self-Driving is safer than a human behind the wheel. Reuters notes that Tesla stacks its cars against the average US vehicle, which is far older than the typical Tesla. Among these questions were whether the NHTSA has evaluated Tesla’s FSD safety claims or requested the underlying crash data it used to make them.
TL;DR: Two US senators are pressing NHTSA over a safety claim that counted Tesla's crashes very differently from everyone else's
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Honda Refreshed The $11K Kei Car That Outsells Everything Else In Japan

Japan's favorite new vehicle isn't a truck or an SUV, it's a boxy Honda that most Americans will never get to buy

TL;DR: Japan's favorite new vehicle isn't a truck or an SUV, it's a boxy Honda that most Americans will never get to buy
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Mitsubishi’s $11,700 Kei Car Is A Backup Generator That Happens To Drive

The refreshed eK Cross EV adds a 1,500-watt outlet that turns the tiny kei car into a mobile power bank

TL;DR: The refreshed eK Cross EV adds a 1,500-watt outlet that turns the tiny kei car into a mobile power bank
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BYD Took 5% Of The UK Market In Three Years, Now It Wants 1,500-kW Charging

Britain barely knew BYD in 2023, and now one in twenty new cars sold there wears the Chinese badge

More: BYD Took 5% Of The UK Market In Three Years, Now It Wants 1,500-kW Charging. Britain barely knew BYD in 2023, and now one in twenty new cars sold there wears the Chinese badge
TL;DR: Britain barely knew BYD in 2023, and now one in twenty new cars sold there wears the Chinese badge
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Japan’s Best-Selling Car Just Got A Bolder Face

The updated Honda N-Box Custom looks like it's wearing a stormtrooper helmet

More: Japan’s Best-Selling Car Just Got A Bolder Face. The updated Honda N-Box Custom looks like it's wearing a stormtrooper helmet
TL;DR: The updated Honda N-Box Custom looks like it's wearing a stormtrooper helmet
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Honda’s 2027 Prelude Gets A New $39K Limited Edition, But Only In Japan For Now

A new garnet paint job and Bordeaux cabin define Honda's latest Prelude spec, though nothing changes beneath the hybrid coupe's skin

TL;DR: A new garnet paint job and Bordeaux cabin define Honda's latest Prelude spec, though nothing changes beneath the hybrid coupe's skin
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Honda Drops New Limited Prelude Dressed In Deep Red Hues

The 2027 Limited Edition stands out thanks to the Premium Crystal Garnet Metallic exterior and the Bordeaux interior with red touches

TL;DR: The 2027 Limited Edition stands out thanks to the Premium Crystal Garnet Metallic exterior and the Bordeaux interior with red touches
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The 2027 Maserati Grecale Goes All-In On Turbo V6 And EV Power

Revised front and rear fascias make the Grecale look a little more interesting and may help combat sluggish sales

More: The 2027 Maserati Grecale Goes All-In On Turbo V6 And EV Power. Revised front and rear fascias make the Grecale look a little more interesting and may help combat sluggish sales
TL;DR: Revised front and rear fascias make the Grecale look a little more interesting and may help combat sluggish sales
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Maserati’s GranTurismo And GranCabrio Get More Power And Style

Joining the engine and exterior upgrades are several interior tweaks

More: Maserati’s GranTurismo And GranCabrio Get More Power And Style. Joining the engine and exterior upgrades are several interior tweaks
TL;DR: Joining the engine and exterior upgrades are several interior tweaks
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Stellantis Has Maserati’s Future Down To Two Mystery Partners

After decades of struggling, Maserati could do the unthinkable and tie-up with a Chinese automaker

More: Stellantis Has Maserati’s Future Down To Two Mystery Partners. After decades of struggling, Maserati could do the unthinkable and tie-up with a Chinese automaker
TL;DR: After decades of struggling, Maserati could do the unthinkable and tie-up with a Chinese automaker
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Rivian Laid Off Hundreds Days After Launching The Car Meant To Save It

The EV startup cut less than 2% of its workforce while counting on the new R2 to revive growth

More: Rivian Laid Off Hundreds Days After Launching The Car Meant To Save It. The EV startup cut less than 2% of its workforce while counting on the new R2 to revive growth
TL;DR: The EV startup cut less than 2% of its workforce while counting on the new R2 to revive growth
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Gas Is Up 27%, Yet A Record Number Of Americans Will Drive For The Fourth Anyway

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, 61.4 million people are expected to take to the streets

More: Gas Is Up 27%, Yet A Record Number Of Americans Will Drive For The Fourth Anyway. As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, 61.4 million people are expected to take to the streets
TL;DR: As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, 61.4 million people are expected to take to the streets
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Chevy Never Built A Colorado V8, But Holden Did Before GM Killed It

The one-off HSV Colorado SportsCat V8 prototype has hit the market in Australia, offering a look at the Raptor rival that never was

TL;DR: The one-off HSV Colorado SportsCat V8 prototype has hit the market in Australia, offering a look at the Raptor rival that never was
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Uber’s Next Robotaxi Could Be A Stellantis Minivan

Fresh off their consumer driving tech deal, Stellantis and Wayve are now teaming up with Uber to chase robotaxi business at scale

TL;DR: Fresh off their consumer driving tech deal, Stellantis and Wayve are now teaming up with Uber to chase robotaxi business at scale
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Chery Took Suzuki’s Truck Name, And Suzuki Says It’s Flattered

The new Chery Stockman arrives in late 2026 as Australia’s first diesel plug-in hybrid pickup

TL;DR: The new Chery Stockman arrives in late 2026 as Australia’s first diesel plug-in hybrid pickup
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Slate’s Website May Have Spilled The $24,950 Price It Was Hiding

Slate may or may not have leaked its EV Truck's price online, but if the figure is real, it undercuts its Ford rival by a useful margin

TL;DR: Slate may or may not have leaked its EV Truck's price online, but if the figure is real, it undercuts its Ford rival by a useful margin
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Corvette Owners Say The ZR1’s Wing Is Cracking Its Own Paint Past 180 MPH

There’s little doubt that the Chevrolet Corvette C8 is one of the most well-engineered performance vehicles on the planet.

More: There’s little doubt that the Chevrolet Corvette C8 is one of the most well-engineered performance vehicles on the planet. According to one owner, the rear wing can cause paint chipping when the car routinely travels at over 180 mph (290 km/h). Drivers who stay beneath 180 mph (290 km/h) or so don’t seem to have the issue… yet.
TL;DR: A handful of ZR1 owners are finding hidden paint damage under the rear wing after high-speed track sessions
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Tesla’s Cybercab Weighs 700 Pounds Less Than The Lightest Model 3

A 48-kWh battery and 219 hp sound modest, but the Cybercab's efficiency is the big story buried in Tesla's EPA paperwork

TL;DR: A 48-kWh battery and 219 hp sound modest, but the Cybercab's efficiency is the big story buried in Tesla's EPA paperwork
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The Baby Defender Was Supposed To Be Electric, JLR Just Changed Its Mind

JLR's new compact Defender will offer hybrid power after all, while a US-focused expansion hints at possible American-built Defender pickup or XXL SUV

TL;DR: JLR's new compact Defender will offer hybrid power after all, while a US-focused expansion hints at possible American-built Defender pickup or XXL SUV
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Ford Botched Repairs On Over 125,000 Vehicles, Leading To Four New Recalls

With as many recalls as Ford conducts, you'd figure they at least be good at fixing them

More: Ford Botched Repairs On Over 125,000 Vehicles, Leading To Four New Recalls. With as many recalls as Ford conducts, you'd figure they at least be good at fixing them
TL;DR: With as many recalls as Ford conducts, you'd figure they at least be good at fixing them
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Slate’s EV Pickup Is So Cheap It’ll Make You Wrap It At Home

With no dealers and no paint shop, Slate plans to sell its bargain electric pickup in all 50 states and let buyers finish the look

More: While many have questioned the staying power of Slate Auto since its launch 14 months ago, the American EV startup is inching closer to production of its long-awaited compact pickup truck . Read: Slate Will Take Your Order For Its Cheap EV On June 24, Price Sold Separately As we’ve learned over the past year, Slate is going about things differently to slash costs and make its…
TL;DR: With no dealers and no paint shop, Slate plans to sell its bargain electric pickup in all 50 states and let buyers finish the look
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The 2026 Mercedes CLA EV Is Really Impressive. But It Also Drove Me Nuts

It is so lovely to drive. But the more I lived with it, the more annoyed I got.

More: The 2026 Mercedes CLA EV Is Really Impressive. But the more I lived with it, the more annoyed I got.
TL;DR: But the more I lived with it, the more annoyed I got.
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Mitsubishi Showed US Dealers The New Pajero That’s Returning As The Montero

American dealers got an early look at Mitsubishi’s product offensive, including a body-on-frame Montero and next-generation Outlanders

TL;DR: American dealers got an early look at Mitsubishi’s product offensive, including a body-on-frame Montero and next-generation Outlanders
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Washington media sow confusion, claiming new law says e-bikes are now e-motorcycles

There’s a new law in Washington state regarding the classification of electric bicycles. But if you want to know what the new law says, you should probably avoid reading the news in Washington.

More: Washington media sow confusion, claiming new law says e-bikes are now e-motorcycles. There’s a new law in Washington state regarding the classification of electric bicycles. But if you want to know what the new law says, you should probably avoid reading the news in Washington.
TL;DR: There’s a new law in Washington state regarding the classification of electric bicycles.
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Tesla Is Eating Up More Of America’s EV Market As Many Rivals Fall Apart

EV registrations fell less than 10 percent in April, but it was the best monthly result of a brutal 2026 so far

More: Tesla Is Eating Up More Of America’s EV Market As Many Rivals Fall Apart. EV registrations fell less than 10 percent in April, but it was the best monthly result of a brutal 2026 so far
TL;DR: EV registrations fell less than 10 percent in April, but it was the best monthly result of a brutal 2026 so far
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The 2027 Taycan Has No Gears, So Porsche Gave It Eight Fake Ones

The gearless electric Taycan can now be rowed through eight fake gears, and there's a virtual rev limiter waiting at the top of each one

TL;DR: The gearless electric Taycan can now be rowed through eight fake gears, and there's a virtual rev limiter waiting at the top of each one
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Japan Gets A $18,700 Hybrid Kicks And A Rugged Rock Creek, We Get Neither

The second-gen Nissan Kicks finally lands in Japan exclusively as a hybrid, with an optional dual-motor e-4ORCE AWD system and an adventurous Rock Creek trim

TL;DR: The second-gen Nissan Kicks finally lands in Japan exclusively as a hybrid, with an optional dual-motor e-4ORCE AWD system and an adventurous Rock Creek trim
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This 700-HP V8 Roadster Weighs Less Than A Miata And Has No Driver Aids

A former McLaren F1 engineer spent four years on a sub-2,000-lb roadster that refuses every modern driving aid

More: This 700-HP V8 Roadster Weighs Less Than A Miata And Has No Driver Aids. A former McLaren F1 engineer spent four years on a sub-2,000-lb roadster that refuses every modern driving aid
TL;DR: A former McLaren F1 engineer spent four years on a sub-2,000-lb roadster that refuses every modern driving aid
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Porsche’s Manual Earls Court 51 Edition Makes The Pricey 911 S/T Look Like A Deal

Capped at 51 units and sold only in Britain, this 911 GT3 Touring asks £251,951 and wraps its cabin in Night Green and Chalk Beige leather

More: Porsche’s Manual Earls Court 51 Edition Makes The Pricey 911 S/T Look Like A Deal. Capped at 51 units and sold only in Britain, this 911 GT3 Touring asks £251,951 and wraps its cabin in Night Green and Chalk Beige leather
TL;DR: Capped at 51 units and sold only in Britain, this 911 GT3 Touring asks £251,951 and wraps its cabin in Night Green and Chalk Beige leather
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Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup Just Got Its First Official Look

A new teaser site and winter testing clips tease Ford's baby electric truck ahead of its launch next year

TL;DR: A new teaser site and winter testing clips tease Ford's baby electric truck ahead of its launch next year
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Ford Shows Off Baby Electric Pickup Before 2027 Launch

Prices for the compact pickup will start at around $30,000 from next year

More: Ford Shows Off Baby Electric Pickup Before 2027 Launch. Prices for the compact pickup will start at around $30,000 from next year
TL;DR: Prices for the compact pickup will start at around $30,000 from next year
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Honda’s New App Films Off-Road Runs From An iPhone Stuck Outside Your SUV

The app allows owners to overlay an interactive trail map over recorded footage

More: Honda’s New App Films Off-Road Runs From An iPhone Stuck Outside Your SUV. The app allows owners to overlay an interactive trail map over recorded footage
TL;DR: The app allows owners to overlay an interactive trail map over recorded footage
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Mobileye Built The Brains For Everyone Else, Now It Wants Its Own Robotaxis

A fleet of approximately 100 robotaxis are coming to an undisclosed American city next year

More: Mobileye Built The Brains For Everyone Else, Now It Wants Its Own Robotaxis. A fleet of approximately 100 robotaxis are coming to an undisclosed American city next year
TL;DR: A fleet of approximately 100 robotaxis are coming to an undisclosed American city next year
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Home solar in rural America: a storm just took out your power, now what?

There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar and battery system, but most of it assumes a suburban home with city services and outages measured in hours, not days.  Rural homes play by different rules , especially during summer storms. When heavy winds take down power lines and your utility prioritizes restoring urban neighborhoods first, having a home battery isn’t about convenience — it’s about damage control.

More: There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar and battery system, but most of it assumes a suburban home with city services and outages measured in hours, not days.  Rural homes play by different rules , especially during summer storms.
TL;DR: There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar and battery system, but most of it assumes a suburban home with city services and outages measured in hours, not days.  Rural homes play by different rules , especially during summer storms.
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GM Just Got Drafted Into America’s Weapons Business

GM's manufacturing know-how could soon be used to make missiles

More: GM Just Got Drafted Into America’s Weapons Business. GM's manufacturing know-how could soon be used to make missiles
TL;DR: GM's manufacturing know-how could soon be used to make missiles
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BMW’s $580,000 V8 Shooting Brake Spied Undisguised

The upcoming Speedtop combines style with exclusivity and a twin-turbo V8

More: BMW’s $580,000 V8 Shooting Brake Spied Undisguised. The upcoming Speedtop combines style with exclusivity and a twin-turbo V8
TL;DR: The upcoming Speedtop combines style with exclusivity and a twin-turbo V8
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Demand For The New i3 Is So High BMW Is Opening Orders Now Instead Of Fall

BMW says interest in the i3 topped the response its iX3 saw, a benchmark that helped push the order date forward ahead of schedule

TL;DR: BMW says interest in the i3 topped the response its iX3 saw, a benchmark that helped push the order date forward ahead of schedule
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Rivian’s R2 Costs More To Lease Now Than The Bigger R1S Did A Month Ago

The new R2 finally opens for leases, but whether you put thousands down or nothing, the monthly cost lands near $1,000

More: Rivian’s R2 Costs More To Lease Now Than The Bigger R1S Did A Month Ago. The new R2 finally opens for leases, but whether you put thousands down or nothing, the monthly cost lands near $1,000
TL;DR: The new R2 finally opens for leases, but whether you put thousands down or nothing, the monthly cost lands near $1,000
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Ram’s 9-Speed Is Really A 7-Speed, Lawsuit Claims

Owners say the ProMaster van's top two gears are about as useful as a spare steering wheel

TL;DR: Owners say the ProMaster van's top two gears are about as useful as a spare steering wheel
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Lucid’s Sub-$50K Cosmos EV Revealed In Patent Drawings

New patents may show the cheapest Lucid yet, a crossover built to take on the Tesla Model Y and Rivian R2

TL;DR: New patents may show the cheapest Lucid yet, a crossover built to take on the Tesla Model Y and Rivian R2
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Toyota Replaced Thousands Of These V6s, A Mechanic’s Teardown Shows Why

This Toyota twin-turbo V6 teardown reveals how tiny metal particles may have led to catastrophic engine failure

More: Toyota Replaced Thousands Of These V6s, A Mechanic’s Teardown Shows Why. This Toyota twin-turbo V6 teardown reveals how tiny metal particles may have led to catastrophic engine failure
TL;DR: This Toyota twin-turbo V6 teardown reveals how tiny metal particles may have led to catastrophic engine failure
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Your Next Oil Change Could Be Delayed, Even If The Strait Reopens

The supply crisis that led Nissan to ration oil isn't ending overnight, and other auto repair materials may also be hard to find

TL;DR: The supply crisis that led Nissan to ration oil isn't ending overnight, and other auto repair materials may also be hard to find
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I Drove One Of China's Fastest EVs And Found It Surprisingly Easy To Drive—Despite Its 1,500 Horsepower

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra could be the easiest 1,526-horsepower car I’ve ever driven. And starting at $75,000, it's a bargain.

More: I Drove One Of China's Fastest EVs And Found It Surprisingly Easy To Drive—Despite Its 1,500 Horsepower. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra could be the easiest 1,526-horsepower car I’ve ever driven. And starting at $75,000, it's a bargain.
TL;DR: The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra could be the easiest 1,526-horsepower car I’ve ever driven.
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Chevy’s 2027 Silverado Gets Two All-New V8s While The Industry Chases Turbos

The pickup debuts with new 5.7L and 6.6L V8 engines, a redesigned interior, larger displays, and a more capable ZR2 off-roader

More: Chevy’s 2027 Silverado Gets Two All-New V8s While The Industry Chases Turbos. The pickup debuts with new 5.7L and 6.6L V8 engines, a redesigned interior, larger displays, and a more capable ZR2 off-roader
TL;DR: The pickup debuts with new 5.7L and 6.6L V8 engines, a redesigned interior, larger displays, and a more capable ZR2 off-roader
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Ford Now Destroys One New Engine A Day, And It’s Working

Ford takes lessons learned from its Spanish factory to improve the quality of its engines

More: Ford Now Destroys One New Engine A Day, And It’s Working. Ford takes lessons learned from its Spanish factory to improve the quality of its engines
TL;DR: Ford takes lessons learned from its Spanish factory to improve the quality of its engines
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Lincoln’s Best-Selling SUV Could Be Banned In America

The Nautilus was Lincoln’s best-selling vehicle last year by a wide margin as dealers moved 33,744 units in the United States. That put it well ahead of the Corsair (26,566) and Aviator (24,373).

More: The Nautilus was Lincoln’s best-selling vehicle last year by a wide margin as dealers moved 33,744 units in the United States. Volvo got the green light in May , while Ford is now seeking authorization for the Nautilus. Ford told the publication that while the Nautilus’ software is developed in the United States, it’s installed in China.
TL;DR: Lincoln needs to get Department of Commerce approval to keep selling the Chinese-built Nautilus in the US
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