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Mercedes-AMG Unveils 680-Horsepower Electric CLA45 with Tri-Motor Powertrain
Mercedes-AMGElectric Vehicles
Jul 9, 2026 news

Mercedes-AMG Unveils 680-Horsepower Electric CLA45 with Tri-Motor Powertrain

Mercedes-AMG reveals a new electric CLA45 with a tri-motor powertrain producing 680 horsepower.

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The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Is Back, And It's Electric
Mercedes-AMGElectric Vehicles
Jul 9, 2026 news

The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Is Back, And It's Electric

The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 returns as an electric vehicle with three axial-flux motors and a 94 kWh battery pack.

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Trump Admin Promotes Mysterious Freedom Fuel Network Selling Cheap Gas
GeneralIndustry News
Jul 9, 2026 news

Trump Admin Promotes Mysterious Freedom Fuel Network Selling Cheap Gas

The White House is promoting a mysterious gas station network called Freedom Fuel Network, which is selling gas at a lower price than the national average.

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Volkswagen to Cut Half Its Models in Massive Overhaul
VolkswagenIndustry News
Jul 9, 2026 news

Volkswagen to Cut Half Its Models in Massive Overhaul

Volkswagen plans to cut up to half of its models and reduce production capacity to stay competitive.

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VW Group to Drastically Downsize Lineup by Up to 50 Percent
VolkswagenIndustry News
Jul 9, 2026 news

VW Group to Drastically Downsize Lineup by Up to 50 Percent

VW Group to cut model lineup by up to 50 percent and reduce annual production capacity to 9 million units.

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11,000 California Drivers Must Retake Written Test Due to 'Irregularities'
GeneralRegulations & Policy
Jul 8, 2026 news

11,000 California Drivers Must Retake Written Test Due to 'Irregularities'

California DMV notifies 11,000 licensed drivers to retake written test within 30 days due to 'irregularities' in testing process.

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2027 Maserati Grecale Folgore Sees Significant Price Cut and Range Increase
MaseratiElectric Vehicles
Jul 8, 2026 news

2027 Maserati Grecale Folgore Sees Significant Price Cut and Range Increase

Maserati's electric compact luxury SUV gets a $22,000 price reduction and a longer estimated driving range.

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Aston Martin Delays V-12's Death with New Modular Platform
Aston MartinPerformance Cars
Jul 8, 2026 news

Aston Martin Delays V-12's Death with New Modular Platform

Aston Martin is developing a new modular platform to support SUVs and sports cars, future-proofing its V-12 engine.

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Audi Reverses Course on Screen-Heavy Interiors, Embracing Simpler Design
AudiLuxury Vehicles
Jul 8, 2026 news

Audi Reverses Course on Screen-Heavy Interiors, Embracing Simpler Design

Audi is shifting away from screen-dominated cabins, focusing on physical controls and premium materials in future models.

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BMW's Technology Agnostic Approach to Powerplants in the New X5
BMWTrucks & SUVs
Jul 8, 2026 news

BMW's Technology Agnostic Approach to Powerplants in the New X5

BMW's new X5 offers five different powertrain types, including 48-volt mild hybrids, plug-in hybrids, pure electrics, diesel engines, and a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain.

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EU Mandates Advanced Safety Features for All Newly Registered Vehicles
GeneralRecalls & Safety
Jul 8, 2026 news

EU Mandates Advanced Safety Features for All Newly Registered Vehicles

The European Commission has expanded its General Safety Regulations to include advanced safety features for all newly registered vehicles, effective July 7, 2026.

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Every New Car Debuting At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2026
AlpineMotorsport
Jul 8, 2026 news

Every New Car Debuting At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2026

The Goodwood Festival of Speed returns to the historic Goodwood Estate in the UK from July 9–12, 2026, featuring a wide range of new car debuts from various manufacturers.

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Fiat Topolino Abarth: A Performance Model in the Works?
FiatPerformance Cars
Jul 8, 2026 news

Fiat Topolino Abarth: A Performance Model in the Works?

Fiat CEO Olivier Francois confirms the brand is working on an Abarth model of the Topolino, a performance variant of the microcar.

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Genesis GV70 Hybrid Spied with Aggressive New Grille and Performance Upgrades
GenesisElectric Vehicles
Jul 8, 2026 news

Genesis GV70 Hybrid Spied with Aggressive New Grille and Performance Upgrades

Genesis is working on a new GV70 Hybrid with a new grille, performance upgrades, and a possible 2.5-liter turbo engine with over 329 hp.

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Honda Recalls 325K Odyssey Minivans Due to Rearview Camera Issue
HondaRecalls & Safety
Jul 8, 2026 news

Honda Recalls 325K Odyssey Minivans Due to Rearview Camera Issue

Honda issues recall for 325,588 Odyssey vans due to rearview camera issue caused by water ingress.

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Hyundai's New Ioniq V Offers Some Interesting Color Choices
HyundaiAutonomous & Technology
Jul 8, 2026 news

Hyundai's New Ioniq V Offers Some Interesting Color Choices

Hyundai's new electric sedan, the Ioniq V, is available in eight colors, including Dimensional Purple and Cyber Gold.

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Land Rover Cuts Nearly 100 Horsepower From The Defender's BMW V8
Land RoverRegulations & Policy
Jul 8, 2026 news

Land Rover Cuts Nearly 100 Horsepower From The Defender's BMW V8

Land Rover has detuned the Defender OCTA's BMW-sourced V8 engine to comply with tougher emissions regulations, reducing output from 626 hp to 533 hp.

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McLaren Teases New 788HS Variant: What We Know So Far
McLarenPerformance Cars
Jul 8, 2026 news

McLaren Teases New 788HS Variant: What We Know So Far

McLaren teases a new, more extreme variant of the 750S, named 788HS, with a possible hybrid powertrain and hypercar status.

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Mercedes-AMG CLA EV Teased Ahead of Goodwood Debut
Mercedes-AMGElectric Vehicles
Jul 8, 2026 news

Mercedes-AMG CLA EV Teased Ahead of Goodwood Debut

Mercedes-AMG teases high-performance CLA EV with sportier styling and potential tri-motor powertrain.

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Rugged Suzuki Jimny Gozel Concept Approved For Production
SuzukiTrucks & SUVs
Jul 8, 2026 news

Rugged Suzuki Jimny Gozel Concept Approved For Production

Suzuki greenlights production of the Jimny Gozel Outdoor Concept, a styling kit inspired by the Jimny Nomade Monster Hunter Wilds Edition.

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Scout Motors Unveils 'Spirit of ‘26' Concept, a Nod to America's Semiquincentennial
ScoutTrucks & SUVs
Jul 8, 2026 news

Scout Motors Unveils 'Spirit of ‘26' Concept, a Nod to America's Semiquincentennial

Scout Motors celebrates America's semiquincentennial with a unique concept SUV inspired by its 1976 'Spirit of '76' package.

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Slate Truck and SUV Won't Be Sold in Canada Due to Tariffs
SlateElectric Vehicles
Jul 8, 2026 news

Slate Truck and SUV Won't Be Sold in Canada Due to Tariffs

Slate Auto confirms it won't sell its truck and SUV in Canada due to tariffs imposed by the country in response to US tariffs.

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Stellantis Brings China’s Leapmotors To North America, But You Won’t See One In The US
GeneralTrucks & SUVs
Jul 8, 2026 news

Stellantis Brings China’s Leapmotors To North America, But You Won’t See One In The US

Leapmotor officially enters Mexico with Stellantis and Mopar support, but US entry is blocked by tariffs and regulations.

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Toyota Files Trademark for Camry Apex, Hinting at a Sportier Variant
ToyotaIndustry News
Jul 8, 2026 news

Toyota Files Trademark for Camry Apex, Hinting at a Sportier Variant

Toyota's trademark filing for Camry Apex suggests a sportier version of the Camry sedan may be in the works.

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