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Texas Police Paid $4.5 Million For Four Chevy Tahoes, Only $600K Went To The SUVs
ChevroletElectric Vehicles
Jul 17, 2026 news

Texas Police Paid $4.5 Million For Four Chevy Tahoes, Only $600K Went To The SUVs

Texas police spent $4.5 million on four Chevy Tahoes, but only $600,000 went to the SUVs, with the rest funding surveillance technology from Cognyte.

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These Vehicles Are Discontinued for 2027
AcuraTrucks & SUVs
Jul 17, 2026 news

These Vehicles Are Discontinued for 2027

Several vehicles are being discontinued for 2027, including the Acura RDX, Audi RS7, BMW 8-Series, and more.

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Toyota Admits The New RAV4 Went Too Far On Screens, And Even China Agrees
ToyotaAutonomous & Technology
Jul 17, 2026 news

Toyota Admits The New RAV4 Went Too Far On Screens, And Even China Agrees

Toyota is reconsidering its approach to infotainment systems after customer feedback on the new RAV4.

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Toyota May Bring Back Buttons to RAV4 if Customers Demand Them
ToyotaTrucks & SUVs
Jul 17, 2026 news

Toyota May Bring Back Buttons to RAV4 if Customers Demand Them

Toyota could add buttons back to its best-selling SUV if customers demand them.

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2026 Lamborghini Temerario: A Surprisingly Quick and Agile Supercar
LamborghiniPerformance Cars
Jul 16, 2026 news

2026 Lamborghini Temerario: A Surprisingly Quick and Agile Supercar

The Lamborghini Temerario is a plug-in hybrid supercar that defies expectations with its quick acceleration and agile handling.

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2027 Toyota Prius Updates Bring Minor Changes Amid Declining Sales
ToyotaElectric Vehicles
Jul 16, 2026 news

2027 Toyota Prius Updates Bring Minor Changes Amid Declining Sales

The 2027 Toyota Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid gain minor updates, including a new color and dual-zone climate control, but sales continue to decline.

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AI Is Eating All The Chips Your Next Car Needs
BMWElectric Vehicles
Jul 16, 2026 news

AI Is Eating All The Chips Your Next Car Needs

A second global chip crunch has arrived, driven by AI companies outbidding carmakers for memory chips, causing prices to surge.

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America Won’t Get This Practical New Version Of The Polestar 4
PolestarElectric Vehicles
Jul 16, 2026 news

America Won’t Get This Practical New Version Of The Polestar 4

Polestar 4 SUV spotted testing at Nürburgring, revealing a boxier estate body style that won't be available in the US market.

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BMW and Toyota Test 100% Renewable Gasoline in Real-World Pilot
BMWAutonomous & Technology
Jul 16, 2026 news

BMW and Toyota Test 100% Renewable Gasoline in Real-World Pilot

BMW, Toyota, Repsol, and Bosch launch a six-month pilot program in Spain to test 100% renewable gasoline in regular cars.

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Ford's Le Mans Challenger Fires Up Its V-8 Engine for the First Time
FordMotorsport
Jul 16, 2026 news

Ford's Le Mans Challenger Fires Up Its V-8 Engine for the First Time

Ford's Oreca-based LMDh challenger is one step closer to its on-track debut with the successful firing of its 5.4-liter V-8 engine.

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Geely Unveils 16-in-1 Intelligent Electric Drive Unit with 93.8% Efficiency
GeelyElectric Vehicles
Jul 16, 2026 news

Geely Unveils 16-in-1 Intelligent Electric Drive Unit with 93.8% Efficiency

Geely Auto Group's new electric drive unit achieves 93.8% efficiency and will power the upcoming Geely Galaxy TT sport sedan.

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Honda and Acura Introduce Google Gemini AI Assistant to Select Models
HondaAutonomous & Technology
Jul 16, 2026 news

Honda and Acura Introduce Google Gemini AI Assistant to Select Models

Honda and Acura are adding Google Gemini, a conversational AI assistant, to certain models equipped with Google software.

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Honda Discontinues Electric Prologue SUV After Three Years
HondaElectric Vehicles
Jul 16, 2026 news

Honda Discontinues Electric Prologue SUV After Three Years

Honda confirms the end of the Prologue SUV after the 2026 model year, leaving the brand without an EV offering in the US.

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Nissan Unveils Luxurious Elgrand Minivan for Japan Market
NissanElectric Vehicles
Jul 16, 2026 news

Nissan Unveils Luxurious Elgrand Minivan for Japan Market

Nissan launches the fourth-generation Elgrand minivan in Japan, featuring a luxurious interior and advanced E-Power hybrid system.

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Shelby Unleashes 810-Horsepower F-150 Super Snake to Rival Ram Rumble Bee
FordTrucks & SUVs
Jul 16, 2026 news

Shelby Unleashes 810-Horsepower F-150 Super Snake to Rival Ram Rumble Bee

Shelby American reveals new F-150 Super Snake with 810 horsepower, priced at $140,000, to compete with Ram's Rumble Bee trucks.

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Tesla Issues Small Recall for Non-Compliant Model 3 and Model Y Vehicles
TeslaRecalls & Safety
Jul 16, 2026 news

Tesla Issues Small Recall for Non-Compliant Model 3 and Model Y Vehicles

Tesla is recalling 15 Canadian-market Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built in Shanghai and Berlin that were imported to the US without meeting regulatory requirements.

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Travis Pastrana on the Subaru Brataroo, Gymkhana, and Ken Block's Legacy
SubaruTrucks & SUVs
Jul 16, 2026 news

Travis Pastrana on the Subaru Brataroo, Gymkhana, and Ken Block's Legacy

Travis Pastrana talks about his experience with the Subaru Brataroo at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the impact of Ken Block's legacy on the Gymkhana project.

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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Price Cut Makes 641 HP More Affordable
HyundaiAutonomous & Technology
Jul 15, 2026 news

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Price Cut Makes 641 HP More Affordable

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N receives a $6300 price cut, starting at $61,500, making its 641-hp performance more accessible.

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2027 GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 Edition Celebrates H2's 25th Anniversary
GMCElectric Vehicles
Jul 15, 2026 news

2027 GMC Hummer EV Icon 25 Edition Celebrates H2's 25th Anniversary

GMC introduces the 2027 Hummer EV Icon 25 Edition, a special edition model celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Hummer H2.

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BMW Explains Why It Finally Gave The M2 All-Wheel Drive
BMWIndustry News
Jul 15, 2026 news

BMW Explains Why It Finally Gave The M2 All-Wheel Drive

BMW has introduced an all-wheel-drive version of the M2 Coupe, citing demand from customers in the US and Switzerland.

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BMW's M2 Gets All-Wheel Drive Thanks to American Snowbelt Customers
BMWIndustry News
Jul 15, 2026 news

BMW's M2 Gets All-Wheel Drive Thanks to American Snowbelt Customers

BMW added an all-wheel-drive xDrive version to the M2 coupe lineup due to demand from American customers in the Snowbelt states.

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California DMV Orders 11,000 Drivers to Retake Written Test or Face License Revocation
GeneralRegulations & Policy
Jul 15, 2026 news

California DMV Orders 11,000 Drivers to Retake Written Test or Face License Revocation

The California DMV has sent letters to 11,000 drivers ordering them to retake the written knowledge test within 30 days or risk losing their license.

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Dodge Unveils Most Powerful Sixpack-Powered Charger Yet
DodgePerformance Cars
Jul 15, 2026 news

Dodge Unveils Most Powerful Sixpack-Powered Charger Yet

Dodge to unveil the most powerful Sixpack-powered Charger at RoadKill Nights, with an inline-six engine expected to produce over 600 hp.

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Dodge Wouldn’t Sell You A Viper V10 Motorcycle, But This Guy Will
DodgeClassic Cars
Jul 15, 2026 news

Dodge Wouldn’t Sell You A Viper V10 Motorcycle, But This Guy Will

Allen Millyard's custom Viper V10 motorcycle is up for auction, boasting 500 hp and a Guinness World Record.

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