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America's Last Production Inline-8s Were Relics When They Bowed Out In 1954
Packard and Lincoln stubbornly clung to inline-8 powerplants longer than any other American automakers, finally abandoning them in 1954 as the industr…
Volvo drops lidar for good on EX90 and ES90, pays owner compensation
Volvo confirmed it's permanently removing lidar from the EX90 and ES90 electric SUVs, abandoning the autonomous driving hardware that buyers were orig…
Baidu’s Apollo Go begins London robotaxi testing with Uber and Lyft
Baidu's Apollo Go launched robotaxi testing in London today, partnering simultaneously with Uber and Freenow, the Lyft-owned ride-hailing platform. Th…
Toyota and Nissan Suspend Production After Earthquake Shakes Japan
Toyota and Nissan halted production at multiple facilities in southwestern Japan following a significant earthquake. Both automakers operate major man…
Does The Highway Minimum Speed Limit Make A Difference? Here's What The Research Says
Minimum highway speed limits exist in most U.S. states, typically set between 40 and 50 mph on interstates. These rules prevent drivers from creating …
The 2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla Starts at Nearly $65,000
Toyota officially priced the 2026 GRMN Corolla at $64,900 for the base model, positioning this ultra-rare performance sedan in territory typically res…
$64,360 Toyota GRMN Corolla Is the Most Expensive Hot Hatch You Can Buy
Toyota's new GRMN Corolla carries a $64,360 price tag, making it the priciest hot hatch on the market. The limited-edition variant commands a $23,000 …
2027 Audi Q9 Is A Longer, Thicker Q7 Taking On The Established Big Boys
Audi is launching the 2027 Q9, a full-size three-row SUV positioned directly above the Q7 to compete with the Range Rover, BMW X7, and Mercedes-Maybac…
Here's How Much A 2022 Ford Maverick Has Depreciated In Four Years
The 2022 Ford Maverick has emerged as one of the truck market's brightest spots, commanding strong resale values four years after its debut. The compa…
Vermont’s largest energy source is now a virtual power plant
Green Mountain Power's virtual power plant network has become Vermont's single largest energy source, cutting $6 million from statewide peak electrici…
The 2027 Audi Q9 Is the Largest Model In Automaker’s History and Its New Flagship
Audi is launching the 2027 Q9, a three-row luxury SUV that will become the largest vehicle in the company's 125-year history. The Q9 surpasses both th…
Feds Bulk-Order 250 Cadillac Escalades So the Secret Service Can Ride in Style
The federal government has ordered 250 Cadillac Escalades for Secret Service use, marking a significant fleet acquisition from General Motors. Preside…
Land Rover Discontinues the Discovery Sport After 11 Years
Land Rover is killing the Discovery Sport after 11 years on the market. The compact SUV reaches the end of its production run in December, with 2026 m…
This Pink Ford Bronco Is a Bold Tribute to Utah's Great Salt Lake
Ford is rolling out a Desert Rising trim package for the 2025 Bronco Outer Banks that channels Utah's landscape through automotive styling. The packag…
Ford’s New Bronco Desert Rising Pack Will Leave You Tickled Pink
Ford introduces the Bronco Desert Rising Pack, a new appearance package that wraps the midsize SUV in a striking magenta exterior finish. The color dr…
AEV's Second Ford Super Duty Package Is Extreme Off-Road Lite
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) has unveiled a second off-road package for the Ford Super Duty, called the FX370. This truck runs 37-inch tires rat…
The Lotus Emira 420 Sport Is a Sharp Lightweight
Lotus has sharpened the Emira 420 Sport with a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 that produces 420 horsepower, making it the fastest four-cylinder production …
How This Guy Scored the Ultimate Accessory to His Datsun Roadster: A Factory Hot Wheels
A collector with a restored Datsun Roadster landed a rare prize that few enthusiasts ever find: an original Hot Wheels die-cast model matching his act…
Akio Toyoda warns a “sense of crisis” is brewing at Toyota
Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda is sounding an internal alarm about a brewing crisis at the Japanese automaker, signaling concern that the company's hedge…
Locked Out When Loaded: The Future of Ignition Interlock Devices
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is pushing automakers toward mandatory ignition interlock technology in future vehicles, a move des…
Ford's Thriftpower Inline-Six Powered The Falcon, Mustang, And Bronco For 24 Years
Ford's 200-cubic-inch Thriftpower inline-six became one of the American automotive industry's most enduring powerplants, serving as the backbone of mu…
2029 Toyota GR MR2
Toyota confirms the GR MR2 returns in 2029 with a turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine producing roughly 400 horsepower. The mid-engine sports car revives…
Bugatti's Final W16 Mistral Has Paint Called 'Sparkle' And A Falcon Head Sculpture In The Shifter
Bugatti has completed the 99th and final Mistral, marking the beginning of the end for the company's legendary W16 engine era. The hypercar wears a cu…
Volkswagen Beetle Ute, Tracked Mitsubishi Bravo, Supercharged Lincoln Continental: The Dopest Cars I Found For Sale Online
Jalopnik's weekly roundup of the weirdest cars for sale online highlights the quirky corners of the automotive marketplace where practicality takes a …
A 1.2 GW solar farm is rising at a Texas coal site – but coal is staying
A 1.2-gigawatt solar farm is under construction at the Twin Oaks Power Station site in Texas, marking one of North America's largest coal-site solar p…
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