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2027 Land Rover Defender Updates: What's New and What's Gone
Land RoverTrucks & SUVs
Jul 9, 2026 • news

2027 Land Rover Defender Updates: What's New and What's Gone

The 2027 Land Rover Defender receives updates, including a new Vertex trim and expanded personalization options, while dropping the 2.0-liter turbo four engine.

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2027 Toyota Highlander Production Delayed Due to Final Adjustments
ToyotaElectric Vehicles
Jul 9, 2026 • news

2027 Toyota Highlander Production Delayed Due to Final Adjustments

Toyota delays production of the 2027 Highlander by at least eight weeks for final adjustments, potentially pushing sales to early 2027.

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Airstream's New Entry-Level Trailer Hits the Market at Under $65,000
GeneralAutonomous & Technology
Jul 9, 2026 • news

Airstream's New Entry-Level Trailer Hits the Market at Under $65,000

Airstream's new World Traveler 17RB travel trailer is the company's most affordable model, priced at $64,400.

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Aston Martin Delays EVs To Keep The V12 Alive
Aston MartinPerformance Cars
Jul 9, 2026 • news

Aston Martin Delays EVs To Keep The V12 Alive

Aston Martin will continue to produce V12 engines despite emissions regulations and delays its electric vehicle plans until the 2030s.

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Bridgestone's Airless Tires Hit the Road, But Top Out at 12 MPH
BridgestoneAutonomous & Technology
Jul 9, 2026 • news

Bridgestone's Airless Tires Hit the Road, But Top Out at 12 MPH

Bridgestone's airless tires have finally entered commercial service, but are limited to slow speeds and won't be available for passenger cars anytime soon.

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Federal Regulators Call Out Autonomous Vehicle Developers Over First Responder Interference
GeneralAutonomous & Technology
Jul 9, 2026 • news

Federal Regulators Call Out Autonomous Vehicle Developers Over First Responder Interference

Regulators at the U.S. Department of Transportation are putting self-driving car companies like Waymo and Zoox on formal notice after noticing a pattern of autonomous vehicles interfering with police, firefighting, and paramedic activity.

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Geely's Galaxy Cruiser 700: A 1,113 HP Plug-in Hybrid SUV
GeelyElectric Vehicles
Jul 9, 2026 • news

Geely's Galaxy Cruiser 700: A 1,113 HP Plug-in Hybrid SUV

Geely's new Galaxy Cruiser 700 is a plug-in hybrid SUV with 1,113 HP and 217 miles of electric range.

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McLaren Takes a Different Approach in F1's Development War
McLarenMotorsport
Jul 9, 2026 • news

McLaren Takes a Different Approach in F1's Development War

McLaren is shifting its development strategy in the midst of a heated Formula 1 development war, focusing on new concepts and upgrades.

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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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