Author: Jason Cooper
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New AMG CLA 45 Brings 671 HP With a Tri-Motor EV
The new AMG CLA 45 marks one of the most dramatic changes in Mercedes-AMG’s current lineup, replacing a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a tri-motor electric powertrain while landing at almost exactly the same price as the model it replaces. In the UK, saloon pricing starts around $91,000, while the Shooting Brake estate costs about $92,300.…
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Jeep Recon EV Gains 20 HP as Range Drops to 230 Miles
The Jeep Recon EV is getting a power increase ahead of its arrival, with Jeep raising its official output to 670 horsepower while revising the electric off-roader’s previously announced driving range. Stellantis Brands Post Growth in a Volatile Year Stellantis has recently benefited from rising sales during a volatile year in which many of its…
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Subaru Hydrogen Patent Focuses on Crash Safety Technology
Subaru may now have three battery-electric vehicles in its lineup, but the automaker is continuing to explore other technologies. A newly discovered patent shows Subaru working on a hydrogen safety system designed to reduce potential risks involving the electric drive motor and hydrogen tank during a crash. Subaru Develops a New Approach to Hydrogen Crash…
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BMW Patent Could Use Suspension to Make Drifting Easier
A newly discovered BMW patent outlines an unusual approach to one of drifting’s most difficult moments: getting the car sideways in the first place. The proposed system could use the vehicle’s suspension to briefly shift the rear axle and reduce tire grip, potentially making drift initiation easier. BMW Patent Focuses on Starting the Drift In…
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Genesis Emerges as a New Luxury Threat to BMW
Genesis may not have BMW’s scale or history, but Hyundai’s luxury brand is becoming a more serious competitor as it expands its lineup, dealer network and global ambitions. With new electric vehicles, a performance sub-brand and plans for broader international growth, Genesis is increasingly positioning itself as an alternative to Germany’s established luxury automakers. Genesis…
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2027 Chevrolet Corvette LS6 Brings More Power, Lower MPG
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette gains a new 6.7-liter LS6 small-block V8 that delivers significantly more power than the outgoing LT2, but the engine also comes with lower EPA fuel-economy ratings. Chevrolet has retained Active Fuel Management (AFM), rather than moving to the more complex Dynamic Fuel Management (DFM) system. Why the LS6 Keeps AFM Both…
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Mitsubishi Confirms New Pickup Truck for North America
Mitsubishi has confirmed that a new pickup truck is coming to North America as part of its broader “Momentum 2030” plan, although the automaker has not revealed the platform behind it. The timing and previous reports point toward a collaboration with Nissan centered on the next-generation Frontier. A Mitsubishi Pickup Based on the Nissan Frontier…
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Volvo EX90 and EX60 Get Major New Safety Features
Volvo is expanding the safety capabilities of the EX90 and EX60 with a new software update that adds several Connected Safety Features designed to provide earlier warnings about hazards on the road. The update also brings a new audio enhancement to the EX90’s 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium sound system. Volvo Expands Connected Safety Features…
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Hyundai Tucson N Rumored as Performance SUV Render Emerges
A potential Hyundai Tucson N could bring the brand’s growing performance ambitions to its best-selling U.S. model, with new renders offering a possible look at how a high-performance version of the next-generation compact crossover might appear. The model remains only a rumor, but the concept comes as Hyundai plans to expand its N performance lineup…
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BYD Profit Rises 30% as Exports Drive Global Growth
BYD reported a sharp rebound in second-quarter profit, with net income reaching 8.2 billion yuan, or about $1.2 billion, up roughly 30% from a year earlier and ending four consecutive quarters of decline. The improvement came despite a roughly 3% drop in quarterly revenue, highlighting the growing importance of the automaker’s more profitable overseas business.…
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