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1948 Mercury Eight Wagon with Marmon-Herrington 4x4 Conversion Up for Sale
GeneralClassic Cars
Jul 18, 2026 news

1948 Mercury Eight Wagon with Marmon-Herrington 4x4 Conversion Up for Sale

A rare 1948 Mercury Eight Wagon with a factory-approved Marmon-Herrington 4x4 drivetrain is up for sale on Bring a Trailer.

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2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Review: The Full-Size SUV To Beat
JeepTrucks & SUVs
Jul 18, 2026 news

2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Review: The Full-Size SUV To Beat

The 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L is the best full-size American luxury SUV on sale, offering a complete package of on- and off-road excellence, a fabulous interior, and a comfortable ride.

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2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7 Pricing Announced, Starting at $70,900 and $98,700
AudiTrucks & SUVs
Jul 18, 2026 news

2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7 Pricing Announced, Starting at $70,900 and $98,700

Audi's updated Q7 and SQ7 SUVs get a price hike, with the Q7 starting at $70,900 and the SQ7 at $98,700.

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Audi Loaner Car Equipped with AI Camera Raises Privacy Concerns
AudiAutonomous & Technology
Jul 18, 2026 news

Audi Loaner Car Equipped with AI Camera Raises Privacy Concerns

An Audi customer discovered an AI camera in her loaner car that records her and detects 'unsafe behavior'.

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Bentley's EV Will Swap Faux Engine Noise for an Onboard Drum Track
BentleyElectric Vehicles
Jul 18, 2026 news

Bentley's EV Will Swap Faux Engine Noise for an Onboard Drum Track

Bentley's new Torcal EV crossover will feature a unique sound system that replaces traditional engine noise with a drum-forward soundtrack.

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David Malukas Hospitalized After IndyCar Crash in Nashville Practice
GeneralMotorsport
Jul 18, 2026 news

David Malukas Hospitalized After IndyCar Crash in Nashville Practice

David Malukas was involved in a huge crash during IndyCar practice in Nashville, hitting the wall at 130-140 mph and being transported to a local hospital.

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Ford's Quality Benchmark Set by Mexico and China Plants, Not US
FordIndustry News
Jul 18, 2026 news

Ford's Quality Benchmark Set by Mexico and China Plants, Not US

Ford CEO Jim Farley credits Mexico and China plants for leading the company's manufacturing quality, with US plants improving rapidly.

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Kyle Kirkwood Secures Second Career IndyCar Oval Pole Position at Nashville Superspeedway
GeneralMotorsport
Jul 18, 2026 news

Kyle Kirkwood Secures Second Career IndyCar Oval Pole Position at Nashville Superspeedway

Kyle Kirkwood grabs his second career IndyCar Oval pole at Nashville Superspeedway with a lap speed of 197.382 MPH.

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Mercedes Continues F1 Pole Streak with Kimi Antonelli Out Qualifying Max Verstappen
MercedesMotorsport
Jul 18, 2026 news

Mercedes Continues F1 Pole Streak with Kimi Antonelli Out Qualifying Max Verstappen

Kimi Antonelli takes pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds.

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Toyota Exec Calls for Increased Cooperation Among Japanese Automakers
ToyotaIndustry News
Jul 18, 2026 news

Toyota Exec Calls for Increased Cooperation Among Japanese Automakers

Toyota's vice chairman Koji Sato is calling for more collaboration among Japanese automakers to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

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Why the Ford Maverick Makes the Perfect First Car
FordTrucks & SUVs
Jul 18, 2026 news

Why the Ford Maverick Makes the Perfect First Car

The Ford Maverick is a versatile and practical choice for a first car, offering safety, affordability, and efficiency.

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7-Eleven's Custom Nissan GT-R Hot Wheels Is a Perfect Pairing
NissanIndustry News
Jul 17, 2026 news

7-Eleven's Custom Nissan GT-R Hot Wheels Is a Perfect Pairing

Nissan teams up with 7-Eleven and Hot Wheels to create a bespoke GT-R model

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Aston Martin's Upgraded AMR26: A "Gain of Trust" for the Team
Aston MartinMotorsport
Jul 17, 2026 news

Aston Martin's Upgraded AMR26: A "Gain of Trust" for the Team

Fernando Alonso on the revised Aston Martin AMR26 and its potential to challenge for points in the 2026 F1 season.

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Bentley's Torcal to Feature Unique Simulated Exhaust Sound
BentleyElectric Vehicles
Jul 17, 2026 news

Bentley's Torcal to Feature Unique Simulated Exhaust Sound

Bentley's first pure-electric model, the Torcal, will feature a simulated exhaust sound inspired by the brand's V-8 engines.

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BMW Launches AI-Powered Vehicle Configurator on ChatGPT
BMWAutonomous & Technology
Jul 17, 2026 news

BMW Launches AI-Powered Vehicle Configurator on ChatGPT

BMW's new AI-powered configurator lets users describe their ideal vehicle in plain English, providing personalized recommendations on ChatGPT.

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Could Red Flags Solve F1's Safety Car Finish Problem?
GeneralMotorsport
Jul 17, 2026 news

Could Red Flags Solve F1's Safety Car Finish Problem?

Drivers and officials weigh in on the use of red flags to ensure a proper finish in Formula 1 races.

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Dodge's Most Powerful Charger Sixpack Could Push 600 Horsepower
DodgePerformance Cars
Jul 17, 2026 news

Dodge's Most Powerful Charger Sixpack Could Push 600 Horsepower

Dodge is upgrading the Charger's inline-six engine to make it the most powerful Charger Sixpack yet, with a possible 600 horsepower.

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Ford Recalls 288,000 Explorers Due to Loose Roof Rail Covers
FordRecalls & Safety
Jul 17, 2026 news

Ford Recalls 288,000 Explorers Due to Loose Roof Rail Covers

Ford is recalling 288,314 Explorers over roof rail covers that can come loose and fly off the vehicle.

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Ford's New WEC Hypercar Fires Up Its 5.4-Liter V8 Engine
FordMotorsport
Jul 17, 2026 news

Ford's New WEC Hypercar Fires Up Its 5.4-Liter V8 Engine

Ford's WEC hypercar takes a major step forward with the first firing of its 5.4-liter V8 engine, based on the Coyote V8.

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Honda Discontinues Prologue, Shifts Focus to Hybrids
HondaElectric Vehicles
Jul 17, 2026 news

Honda Discontinues Prologue, Shifts Focus to Hybrids

Honda has discontinued the Prologue, its last production electric vehicle in the US, citing softened EV demand.

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Montana's Little-Known Law Requires Slow Drivers to Pull Over
GeneralRegulations & Policy
Jul 17, 2026 news

Montana's Little-Known Law Requires Slow Drivers to Pull Over

Montana law requires slower drivers to let backed-up traffic through when four or more vehicles are behind them.

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Morgan Supersport Arrives in the US, but with a Notable Exception
MorganIndustry News
Jul 17, 2026 news

Morgan Supersport Arrives in the US, but with a Notable Exception

The Morgan Supersport is coming to America, but the six-cylinder version won't be available.

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Next-Generation BMW M3 Spotted Testing with Six-Cylinder Power
BMWPerformance Cars
Jul 17, 2026 news

Next-Generation BMW M3 Spotted Testing with Six-Cylinder Power

BMW's next-generation M3 has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring with a turbocharged six-cylinder engine.

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Ora Ballet Cat Gets a Power Boost for 2026
OraElectric Vehicles
Jul 17, 2026 news

Ora Ballet Cat Gets a Power Boost for 2026

The Ora Ballet Cat, a Beetle-inspired EV, receives a more powerful motor and new lithium-iron phosphate battery for 2026.

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