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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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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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