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O'Reilly Automotive Inc Bids $10 Billion for NAPA Auto Parts
GeneralIndustry News
Jul 7, 2026 • news

O'Reilly Automotive Inc Bids $10 Billion for NAPA Auto Parts

O'Reilly Automotive Inc has placed a $10 billion bid to acquire Genuine Parts Company's aftermarket auto parts unit, which includes NAPA Auto Parts.

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Pagani Unveils Huayra 70 Derecho, a V12 Roadster with a Manual Transmission
PaganiIndustry News
Jul 7, 2026 • news

Pagani Unveils Huayra 70 Derecho, a V12 Roadster with a Manual Transmission

Pagani's new Huayra 70 Derecho is a limited-edition roadster with a twin-turbo V12 engine and a seven-speed manual transmission.

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Porsche Fan's Final Wish Fulfilled with Custom Taycan Sport Turismo Hearse
PorscheIndustry News
Jul 6, 2026 • news

Porsche Fan's Final Wish Fulfilled with Custom Taycan Sport Turismo Hearse

A UK funeral director built a custom Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo hearse to fulfill a dying fan's last wish.

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Toyota Aqua GR Sport: A $20,000 Prius-Inspired Hatch with a Sporty Twist
ToyotaIndustry News
Jul 6, 2026 • news

Toyota Aqua GR Sport: A $20,000 Prius-Inspired Hatch with a Sporty Twist

Toyota's facelifted Aqua now offers a GR Sport trim with styling and chassis upgrades, but no power boost.

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Thieves Keep Stealing a $2,600 VW Part That’s Useless the Moment It’s Removed
VolkswagenIndustry News
Jul 5, 2026 • news

Thieves Keep Stealing a $2,600 VW Part That’s Useless the Moment It’s Removed

VW owners are being targeted by thieves who steal the radar unit behind the front badge, a part that can cost upwards of $2,600 to replace.

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America’s Gen Z Says It Can Change A Tire, Nobody Else Agrees
NissanIndustry News
Jul 4, 2026 • news

America’s Gen Z Says It Can Change A Tire, Nobody Else Agrees

A global survey found that zero Americans trust Gen Z to change a tire during roadside emergencies, while Gen X earns the strongest trust.

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Three Ferrari-Powered Alfa Romeo 8Cs for Sale, Including One with Delivery Mileage
Alfa RomeoIndustry News
Jul 4, 2026 • news

Three Ferrari-Powered Alfa Romeo 8Cs for Sale, Including One with Delivery Mileage

A Dubai dealer is selling three Alfa Romeo 8C models, including two coupes and a Spider with delivery mileage, for a combined $935,000.

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Artist Joshua Vides Transforms Classic Cars into Comic Book Sketches at Petersen Automotive Museum
Mercedes-BenzIndustry News
Jul 3, 2026 • news

Artist Joshua Vides Transforms Classic Cars into Comic Book Sketches at Petersen Automotive Museum

Joshua Vides' art exhibition, Flat Out, features classic cars painted to resemble comic book sketches at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

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Rünge Cars' Flat-8 Engine: A Multi-Generational Project
GeneralIndustry News
Jul 3, 2026 • news

Rünge Cars' Flat-8 Engine: A Multi-Generational Project

Rünge Cars is building a flat-8 engine, a project that has spanned multiple generations of the Rünge family.

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The $24,000 Question: Is the Mazda Autozam AZ1 Worth Its Steep Price?
MazdaIndustry News
Jun 13, 2026 • news

The $24,000 Question: Is the Mazda Autozam AZ1 Worth Its Steep Price?

A 1992 Mazda Autozam AZ1 sold for $23,500 at a US auction, sparking debate about its value.

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UAW and Dauch Reach Tentative Agreement to End Strike Threatening GM Production
GeneralIndustry News
Jun 13, 2026 • news

UAW and Dauch Reach Tentative Agreement to End Strike Threatening GM Production

The UAW and Dauch Corporation have reached a tentative agreement, which includes pay increases and more paid days off, to end the strike at the Three Rivers plant in Michigan.

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Which Version of the Ford Maverick Gets You the Most for Your Money?
FordIndustry News
Jun 13, 2026 • news

Which Version of the Ford Maverick Gets You the Most for Your Money?

The Ford Maverick XLT trim level offers the best value, with key features like keyless entry and start, power-adjustable side-view mirrors, and a power tailgate lock.

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No R-Rated Rangers or Broncos: Ford's Performance Chief Weighs In
FordIndustry News
Jun 12, 2026 • news

No R-Rated Rangers or Broncos: Ford's Performance Chief Weighs In

Ford's Performance chief engineer Carl Widmann says there are no plans for R-rated variants of the Bronco Raptor or Ranger Raptor.

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2027 Ford Explorer ST Unleashes Its Dark Side with Sinister Package
FordIndustry News
Jun 11, 2026 • news

2027 Ford Explorer ST Unleashes Its Dark Side with Sinister Package

Ford's new Sinister Package for the 2027 Explorer ST brings upgraded powertrain tuning and unique exterior modifications — a signal of Ford's go-faster strategy for its SUV lineup.

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BYD Aims to Dethrone Toyota as World's Largest Automaker in Just Five Years
BYDIndustry News
Jun 11, 2026 • news

BYD Aims to Dethrone Toyota as World's Largest Automaker in Just Five Years

BYD targets the number one global automaker crown currently held by Toyota — an analysis of production capacity, export pipeline, and market share trajectory.

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Rare McLaren 765LT Spider Up for Sale After Devastating Fire
McLarenIndustry News
Jun 11, 2026 • news

Rare McLaren 765LT Spider Up for Sale After Devastating Fire

A fire-damaged 1-of-765 McLaren 765LT Spider hits Copart — damage assessment, parts value breakdown, and whether full restoration makes economic sense.

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