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Ram Ditches Hemi V8's Mild-Hybrid eTorque System for 2027
RamIndustry News
Aug 4, 2026 news

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.

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Ram's Rumble Bee Gets a 900-HP Supercharger Without Voiding Warranty
RamPerformance Cars
Aug 4, 2026 news

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.

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Smart Unveils #2 Design in Cities Worldwide Ahead of Paris Motor Show Debut
SmartElectric Vehicles
Aug 4, 2026 news

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

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Subaru WRX Sales Skyrocket in July as Price Cuts and New Base Model Pay Off
SubaruPerformance Cars
Aug 4, 2026 news

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.

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Tesla Says Texas Supplier Demands $250,000 A Week To Release Its Own Cybertruck Tooling
TeslaIndustry News
Aug 4, 2026 news

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.

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Waymo's CEO Argues Camera-Only Self-Driving Cars Can't Match Human Safety
Autonomous & Technology
Aug 4, 2026 news

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.

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Audi Commits To Bringing More Wagons To The US Market
AudiTrucks & SUVs
Aug 3, 2026 news

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.

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Brabus Unveils 56-Foot Luxury Catamaran With 1,450 Horsepower And Hydrofoils
BrabusLuxury Vehicles
Aug 3, 2026 news

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.

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Ferrari Unveils Exclusive Purosangue American Grand Tour Atelier Collection
FerrariLuxury Vehicles
Aug 3, 2026 news

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.

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Hennessey's $2.5M Blackbird Ditches Screens and Turbos for Pure Driver Feel
HennesseyPerformance Cars
Aug 3, 2026 news

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.

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Kia Picks Mexico For EV3 Production With $649 Million Investment
KiaElectric Vehicles
Aug 3, 2026 news

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.

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Lamborghini Honors Miura with Limited-Run Revuelto Miura 60° Homage
LamborghiniLuxury Vehicles
Aug 3, 2026 news

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.

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VW to Cut 140,000 Jobs as Toyota's Leaner Approach Outperforms
VolkswagenIndustry News
Aug 3, 2026 news

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

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1977 BMW 320i with 9000 Miles for Sale on Bring a Trailer
BMWClassic Cars
Aug 2, 2026 news

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.

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America’s Last Manual V8 Sedan Is A 668-HP Cadillac, And You’re Almost Out Of Time
CadillacPerformance Cars
Aug 2, 2026 news

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.

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Audi's Electric A2 Hatchback Spotted Testing at Nürburgring
AudiElectric Vehicles
Aug 2, 2026 news

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.

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Chrysler Rejected This Lamborghini Design, So It Came Back With 16 Cylinders And 4 Pop-Up Lights
Classic Cars
Aug 2, 2026 news

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.

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Lotus Explains Why Its Electric SUV Isn't Sold in the US
LotusIndustry News
Aug 2, 2026 news

Lotus Explains Why Its Electric SUV Isn't Sold in the US

Lotus cites US tariffs on Chinese-made cars as the reason for not selling the Eletre in America.

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Mercedes Admits It Went Too Far Killing Buttons, But Don’t Expect Fewer Screens
MercedesAutonomous & Technology
Aug 2, 2026 news

Mercedes Admits It Went Too Far Killing Buttons, But Don’t Expect Fewer Screens

Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius says the industry went too far replacing physical controls with in-screen buttons, but giant digital dashboards aren't disappearing.

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Nissan's Electric Interstar-e Camper Revolutionizes Off-Grid Adventures
NissanElectric Vehicles
Aug 2, 2026 news

Nissan's Electric Interstar-e Camper Revolutionizes Off-Grid Adventures

The Nissan Interstar-e Relax camper uses its 87 kWh battery to heat your off-grid adventures without the need for a grid connection.

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This 1996 McLaren F1 GTR Could Be the Most Expensive McLaren F1 Ever Sold
McLarenClassic Cars
Aug 2, 2026 news

This 1996 McLaren F1 GTR Could Be the Most Expensive McLaren F1 Ever Sold

A rare 1996 McLaren F1 GTR with Le Mans pedigree is set to go up for auction, with estimates suggesting it could fetch over $35 million.

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2001 Roush Stage 3 Mustang Test: Cobra Killer
FordPerformance Cars
Aug 1, 2026 news

2001 Roush Stage 3 Mustang Test: Cobra Killer

Roush's Stage 3 Mustang outperforms the Ford SVT Cobra R and nearly equals the Corvette Z06's quickness.

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A Visual Comparison of the 1999 Roush Mustang and the P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane
FordClassic Cars
Aug 1, 2026 news

A Visual Comparison of the 1999 Roush Mustang and the P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane

The 1999 Roush Mustang and the P-51 Mustang Fighter Plane side by side

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Alexander Rossi Tests the New IndyCar IR28 Chassis at IMS
Motorsport
Aug 1, 2026 news

Alexander Rossi Tests the New IndyCar IR28 Chassis at IMS

Alexander Rossi becomes the first IndyCar driver to test the new IR28 chassis, praising its improved cockpit and smooth ride.

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