Author: Jason Cooper
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Stellantis to Bring Jeep Back to China With New EV Partnership
Stellantis is preparing to return the Jeep brand to Chinese assembly lines four years after halting local manufacturing, with a newly announced strategic partnership focused on producing electrified vehicles for global markets. The agreement will use local engineering capabilities and marks the first time China-made vehicles carrying the Jeep badge will be exported internationally. Stellantis…
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Maserati Ordered to Pay Black Coffee R7 Million
Maserati has been ordered to pay R7 million (about $438,000) to Soulistic Music after the Johannesburg High Court granted summary judgment in favor of Grammy-winning South African DJ and producer Black Coffee over a disputed MC20 Cielo purchase. Black Coffee Ordered an MC20 Cielo The Maserati MC20, which has since evolved into the MCPura, emerged…
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Next-Generation Defender EV Could Be Delayed to 2030s
The next-generation Defender, expected to offer an all-electric powertrain, could be delayed into the 2030s as Jaguar Land Rover navigates financial challenges and changing market conditions, according to a report from The Times. Defender EV Reportedly Delayed The reported delay would leave the all-electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class without a direct rival in the traditional, heritage-focused luxury…
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PG&E Expands V2X Program to More EVs in California
PG&E is expanding its V2X program in California to include more electric vehicles and charger options, giving eligible EV owners more ways to use their vehicle batteries to support their homes and the power grid. PG&E Expands V2X Eligibility Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) announced that it is adding new EVs and charger options…
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Ford Maverick Gets Major Price Cuts for 2027
The Ford Maverick is getting significant price changes for the 2027 model year as the automaker prepares to expand its U.S. pickup lineup with the all-electric Fathom. According to a CarsDirect report, some Maverick models will receive price cuts of up to $4,270, while the turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine will be dropped from the base…
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2027 Lincoln Corsair Gets $7,300 Price Increase
The 2027 Lincoln Corsair will return with another facelift for the U.S. market, but the updated compact crossover will cost about $7,300 more than its predecessor. U.S.-bound Corsair models will be imported from China after Ford ended U.S. production of the Corsair and its mainstream counterpart, the Ford Escape. Why the 2027 Corsair Costs More…
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Honda May Halt New North American Plant Without USMCA
Honda may reconsider plans for a new production plant in North America if the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is not extended, putting a potential 2030 production target under pressure. The automaker says it is nearing full production capacity in the region and needs additional manufacturing space to meet demand. Honda USMCA Trade Deal…
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Porsche 911 Challenge Brings Race Cars Down to $275,000
Porsche is expanding access to motorsports with the new Porsche 911 Challenge, a turnkey race car based on the road-going 911 GT3. Developed with lower operating and spare parts costs in mind, the 911 Challenge is positioned as Porsche’s new entry point into its race-car lineup. Porsche’s New Entry-Level Race Car The 911 Challenge occupies…
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2027 Hyundai Palisade High Roof Adds 9.4 Inches of Height
Hyundai is adding an unexpected new version of the Palisade to its South Korean lineup for 2027: the Palisade High Roof. The new variant joins XRT and Calligraphy Black Ink trims already offered in the U.S., but takes the midsize SUV in a dramatically different direction with a roof that stands 9.4 inches taller than…
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MINI 1965 Victory Edition Revives Monte Carlo Rally Win
MINI is marking 61 years since one of its most celebrated motorsport victories with the MINI 1965 Victory Edition, a limited-run model inspired by the Mini Cooper S that won the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally. The Monte Carlo Victory That Made the Mini a Legend The 1965 Monte Carlo Rally delivered one of the defining…
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