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China Bans Turquoise Self-Driving Lights That Were Never Actually Legal
Chinese regulators are banning turquoise exterior lights used by self-driving cars, citing non-compliance with local laws.
Ford's 1.0L EcoBoost Engine Under Investigation for Timing Belt Failures
NHTSA upgrades probe into Ford's 1.0L EcoBoost timing belt failures, citing potential safety risks
GM Developing In-House AI Assistant to Rival Google's Gemini
General Motors is creating its own AI assistant to surpass Google's Gemini in understanding GM vehicles and drivers.
Holmes Motors to Pay $137,000 for Mishandling Servicemembers' Vehicle Leases
Holmes Motors agreed to settle allegations of unlawful repossessions and failure to refund deposits, paying $77,348 to servicemembers and a $60,000 civil penalty.
Mazda's Oldest Small Car Nearly Doubled Its Sales Last Month While Its SUVs Tumbled
Mazda3 sales surged 87.5% in July, despite being one of the oldest compact cars on the market.
McMurtry’s $1.3 Million Fan Car Debuts At Monterey With 1,000 HP And 3G Of Grip
McMurtry's fan car features 1,000 hp, 3g of grip, and a $1.3 million price tag.
Nissan's New Elgrand Minivan Boasts Advanced Noise-Cancellation Technology
Nissan's new Elgrand minivan features an integrated ANC system designed to eliminate unwanted noise from both the road and the hybrid powertrain.
Ram Ditches Hemi V8's Mild-Hybrid eTorque System for 2027
Ram discontinues the Hemi V8's mild-hybrid eTorque system for the 2027 model year, returning to a conventional V8 configuration.
Ram's Rumble Bee Gets a 900-HP Supercharger Without Voiding Warranty
Direct Connection offers supercharger, suspension, and exhaust upgrades for the Ram Rumble Bee.
Smart Unveils #2 Design in Cities Worldwide Ahead of Paris Motor Show Debut
Smart teases design of ForTwo successor with murals in cities across the globe
Subaru WRX Sales Skyrocket in July as Price Cuts and New Base Model Pay Off
Subaru WRX sales more than tripled in July compared to last year, thanks to strategic price cuts and the reintroduction of a base model.
Tesla Says Texas Supplier Demands $250,000 A Week To Release Its Own Cybertruck Tooling
A Texas supplier is allegedly holding key manufacturing equipment for the Tesla Cybertruck hostage, demanding $250,000 per week from Tesla to release the tooling.
Waymo's CEO Argues Camera-Only Self-Driving Cars Can't Match Human Safety
Waymo co-CEO Dmitri Dolgov says camera-only systems hit a safety ceiling before reaching full autonomy, requiring lidar and radar for superhuman safety.
Audi Commits To Bringing More Wagons To The US Market
Audi plans to expand its wagon offerings in the US, with the RS6 Avant currently being the only new wagon available and a new-generation A6 Allroad set to launch in 2027.
Brabus Unveils 56-Foot Luxury Catamaran With 1,450 Horsepower And Hydrofoils
Brabus' new Ultima 55 is a 55.8-foot luxury catamaran with twin 725-horsepower engines and hydrofoil technology.
Ferrari Unveils Exclusive Purosangue American Grand Tour Atelier Collection
Ferrari introduces a limited-edition Purosangue collection, exclusively for the US market, with only 10 units available.
Hennessey's $2.5M Blackbird Ditches Screens and Turbos for Pure Driver Feel
Hennessey's new Blackbird hypercar focuses on driver involvement and timeless design, with a naturally aspirated V8 and gated manual transmission.
Kia Picks Mexico For EV3 Production With $649 Million Investment
Kia invests $649 million in Mexico for EV3 production, starting August 4, 2026, with plans to export to the US later in 2026.
Lamborghini Honors Miura with Limited-Run Revuelto Miura 60° Homage
Lamborghini celebrates 60 years of the Miura with a special edition Revuelto Miura 60° Homage, featuring exclusive exterior colors and liveries.
VW to Cut 140,000 Jobs as Toyota's Leaner Approach Outperforms
Volkswagen to slash workforce by up to 140,000 as Toyota's efficiency proves more effective in global market
1977 BMW 320i with 9000 Miles for Sale on Bring a Trailer
A 1977 BMW 320i with only 9000 miles is up for sale on Bring a Trailer, featuring a four-speed manual and sport options.
America’s Last Manual V8 Sedan Is A 668-HP Cadillac, And You’re Almost Out Of Time
The 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the last manual V8 production sedan in America, with production ending after 2026.
Audi's Electric A2 Hatchback Spotted Testing at Nürburgring
Audi's new A2 electric hatchback was spotted testing at the Nürburgring, indicating the car is near its official debut in Europe.
Chrysler Rejected This Lamborghini Design, So It Came Back With 16 Cylinders And 4 Pop-Up Lights
The only Cizeta-Moroder prototype tells the story of a discarded Lamborghini design and an outrageous V16 engine.