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GM’s New 8.3L Duramax V8 Packs Enough Punch to Take Down Ford’s Top Spot
General MotorsTrucks & SUVs
Sep 24, 2026 • news

GM’s New 8.3L Duramax V8 Packs Enough Punch to Take Down Ford’s Top Spot

GM's new 8.3L Duramax V8 produces 555 hp and 1,230 lb-ft of torque, beating Ford's high-output Power Stroke on both figures.

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New York Dealer Ordered to Refund Over $1 Million to Buyers Over Shady Selling Tactics
Recalls & Safety
Sep 24, 2026 • news

New York Dealer Ordered to Refund Over $1 Million to Buyers Over Shady Selling Tactics

DARCARS to refund customers over $1 million due to deceptive sales practices.

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Renault 8 Gordini Is Back As A Bold Electric Coupe With Rally Heritage
RenaultElectric Vehicles
Sep 24, 2026 • news

Renault 8 Gordini Is Back As A Bold Electric Coupe With Rally Heritage

Renault has unveiled a fully electric reboot of the 8 Gordini as a two-seater coupe with a retro-flavored design and a 270 hp motor.

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Stellantis Unveils New Manual Turbodiesel Opel Vivaro Flatbed
OpelTrucks & SUVs
Sep 24, 2026 • news

Stellantis Unveils New Manual Turbodiesel Opel Vivaro Flatbed

Stellantis introduces a new flatbed version of the Opel Vivaro van with a more powerful 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine and a six-speed manual transmission.

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This VW ID. Buzz Drove Through 92 Countries In 445 Days Without Breaking Down
VolkswagenElectric Vehicles
Sep 24, 2026 • news

This VW ID. Buzz Drove Through 92 Countries In 445 Days Without Breaking Down

A VW ID. Buzz completed a 445-day journey across 92 countries without a single breakdown, earning a Guinness World Record.

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US Lawmakers Push For Permanent Ban On Chinese Cars As Xi Jinping Visits
Industry News
Sep 24, 2026 • news

US Lawmakers Push For Permanent Ban On Chinese Cars As Xi Jinping Visits

US lawmakers propose permanent ban on Chinese cars amid Xi Jinping's visit to the US.

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Brabus Unveils 900 HP G63 Convertible: A $1 Million Roofless Rocket
Mercedes-AMGPerformance Cars
Sep 23, 2026 • news

Brabus Unveils 900 HP G63 Convertible: A $1 Million Roofless Rocket

Brabus transforms the G63 into a four-door convertible with 900 hp and a $1 million price tag.

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Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 23,677 Vehicles Due to Electrical Gremlin That Can Cause Sudden Engine Shutdown
Jaguar Land RoverRecalls & Safety
Sep 23, 2026 • news

Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 23,677 Vehicles Due to Electrical Gremlin That Can Cause Sudden Engine Shutdown

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling over 23,000 vehicles in the US due to a DCDC converter fault that can cause the engine to shut off suddenly.

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Kia Shrinks K5 Lineup Despite Growing Sales
KiaIndustry News
Sep 23, 2026 • news

Kia Shrinks K5 Lineup Despite Growing Sales

Kia's K5 sedan sees a surge in interest, but its lineup is being trimmed despite growing sales.

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Nissan Z Kaze Concept Revives the T-Top and 90s Tuning Spirit
NissanConcept Cars
Sep 23, 2026 • news

Nissan Z Kaze Concept Revives the T-Top and 90s Tuning Spirit

Nissan unveils the Z Kaze concept, a one-off model featuring a T-top, carbon fiber, and a revamped interior inspired by 90s tuning culture.

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Subaru Unveils Limited-Production WRX and BRZ Specials
SubaruPerformance Cars
Sep 22, 2026 • news

Subaru Unveils Limited-Production WRX and BRZ Specials

Subaru reveals limited-production WRX and BRZ models at Boxerfest, with a massive rear wing on the WRX and possible performance upgrades inspired by Japan's BRZ STI Sport Type RA.

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Tesla Reopens $50,000 Reservations for the Upcoming Roadster
TeslaElectric Vehicles
Sep 22, 2026 • news

Tesla Reopens $50,000 Reservations for the Upcoming Roadster

Tesla is once again accepting $50,000 reservations for the new Roadster, set to debut on October 1.

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Waymo's Autonomous Car Safely Navigates Denver Farmers Market
Autonomous & Technology
Sep 22, 2026 • news

Waymo's Autonomous Car Safely Navigates Denver Farmers Market

A Waymo autonomous car safely navigated out of a Denver farmers market after vendors set up around its route, without incident or injury.

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GM Unleashes 8.3-Liter Duramax Mongoose To Outpower Ford's Scorpion
General MotorsTrucks & SUVs
Sep 21, 2026 • news

GM Unleashes 8.3-Liter Duramax Mongoose To Outpower Ford's Scorpion

GM confirms an all-new 8.3-liter Duramax turbodiesel V8 to power 2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD pickups, targeting Ford's 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel.

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One Tiny Bolt Is Giving VW SUVs A Big Handling Headache
VolkswagenRecalls & Safety
Sep 21, 2026 • news

One Tiny Bolt Is Giving VW SUVs A Big Handling Headache

Volkswagen is recalling 208,724 SUVs due to a steering rack securing bolt that could corrode and break off.

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BYD Shark 6 Recalled In Australia Over Runaway Spare Wheels
BYDRecalls & Safety
Sep 20, 2026 • news

BYD Shark 6 Recalled In Australia Over Runaway Spare Wheels

BYD has recalled over 36,000 Shark 6 pickups in Australia due to a defect in the spare wheel carrying assembly.

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Fake Cop Pulls Over Tesla, Then Calls Real Cops On Himself
ChevroletMotorsport
Sep 20, 2026 • news

Fake Cop Pulls Over Tesla, Then Calls Real Cops On Himself

A man in Arizona allegedly impersonated a police officer, pulled over a Tesla, and then called the real police on himself.

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Hyundai Warns of Chinese Invasion in US Auto Market Without Tariffs
HyundaiIndustry News
Sep 20, 2026 • news

Hyundai Warns of Chinese Invasion in US Auto Market Without Tariffs

Hyundai's CEO warns that the US car market could be disrupted by Chinese cars if tariffs are removed.

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Cops Used ‘LMAO,’ ‘Idk’ And Keyboard Gibberish To Justify License Plate Searches
Regulations & Policy
Sep 19, 2026 • news

Cops Used ‘LMAO,’ ‘Idk’ And Keyboard Gibberish To Justify License Plate Searches

An investigation by the Electronic Frontier Foundation found officers entering reasons including 'LOL,' 'LMAO,' 'Sexy,' 'idk,' and keyboard gibberish for automated license plate reader searches.

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Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-E Due to Potentially Faulty Battery Repair
FordRecalls & Safety
Sep 19, 2026 • news

Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-E Due to Potentially Faulty Battery Repair

Ford recalls 86 Mustang Mach-Es due to incorrect battery health reporting after battery controller replacement.

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This Six-Wheeled Ford EcoSport Is A Monument To Questionable Decisions
FordTrucks & SUVs
Sep 19, 2026 • news

This Six-Wheeled Ford EcoSport Is A Monument To Questionable Decisions

A custom Ford EcoSport with six wheels and a rebuilt salvage title is up for auction on Bring a Trailer.

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Toyota RAV4 Gets a Massive Bull Bar from TUFF Australia
ToyotaTrucks & SUVs
Sep 19, 2026 • news

Toyota RAV4 Gets a Massive Bull Bar from TUFF Australia

Toyota's best-selling RAV4 SUV gets an unapologetically massive bull bar from TUFF Australia, perfect for the Australian outback.

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Maserati Celebrates 100 Years with Rare Classics at Goodwood Revival
MaseratiClassic Cars
Sep 18, 2026 • news

Maserati Celebrates 100 Years with Rare Classics at Goodwood Revival

Maserati marks 100 years with three Panini Collection classics at Goodwood Revival, including a rare Pininfarina coupe and a V8-powered single-seater.

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Opel Astra GSE Line Brings OPC-Like Power, But Don’t Call It A Hot Hatch
OpelPerformance Cars
Sep 18, 2026 • news

Opel Astra GSE Line Brings OPC-Like Power, But Don’t Call It A Hot Hatch

Opel's Astra GSE Line offers OPC-like power with up to 276 hp in fully electric form, but it's not a hot hatch.

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