Author: Jason Cooper
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Rivian R2 Gains Momentum as Company Raises 2026 Guidance
The Rivian R2 is giving the electric vehicle maker new momentum after reaching its first customers on June 9, as production more than doubled year over year in the second quarter and Rivian raised its full-year delivery guidance by 3,000 vehicles to a range of 65,000 to 70,000 vehicles in 2026. Rivian’s financial outlook is…
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Dreame Ends Automotive Push After One Year
Dreame Technology has ended its automotive ambitions less than a year after entering the industry, bringing its “Starry Sky” project and plans for an electric hypercar to a close. The company, which promoted ambitious performance claims and advanced technology, has now returned its focus to its remaining profitable businesses. Dreame’s Automotive Project Comes to an…
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2027 Amarok Teased With 470-HP Plug-In Hybrid Power
Volkswagen has teased the 2027 Amarok for South America, revealing a radically different approach to the mid-size pickup truck compared with the model offered in Europe and Australia. The heavily camouflaged truck was shown at the Festa do Peão de Barretos agricultural show, with a plug-in hybrid powertrain reportedly delivering roughly 470 horsepower. South American…
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Ferrari 296 Challenge Stradale May Debut in November 2026
The Ferrari 296 Challenge Stradale could be revealed later in 2026, with November emerging as a potential debut month for a road-legal, track-focused version of the 296. The model is expected to take a different approach from the 296 Speciale by reportedly dropping the hybrid system in favor of pure internal-combustion performance. A Road-Legal 296…
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Ford LMDh Hypercar Revealed Ahead of WEC Debut
Ford has revealed its new endurance racing package ahead of its competitive debut next spring, offering the first clear look at the car’s design and the sound of its 5.4-liter naturally aspirated V8. The hybrid-powered machine will compete in the LMDh class with the maximum permitted output of 670 hp. Ford Stays With a Naturally…
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Ford Maverick Hybrid Braking Issue Triggers NHTSA Probe
Ford is facing a new federal investigation into a potential braking problem affecting 82,040 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid vehicles, after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation received a petition alleging an intermittent loss of anti-lock and regenerative braking. NHTSA Investigates 2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid The investigation was opened after the ODI…
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New BMW X7 Prototype Reveals V8 Power and Major Changes
The BMW X7 is undergoing testing at Germany’s Nürburgring, where a prototype of BMW’s largest SUV has been spotted lapping the circuit at high speed. The test vehicle clearly uses a gas engine rather than an electric powertrain, with four large tailpipes providing a major clue about what is under the hood. BMW X7 Prototype…
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2027 Chevrolet Traverse High Country Gets a More Modern Look
The 2027 Chevrolet Traverse High Country is getting a new look that moves the flagship trim away from its traditional cowboy-inspired styling. Chevrolet says the Traverse will be the first model to receive the new High Country treatment before the design spreads to the freshly redesigned Silverado 1500. A More Athletic High Country Design The…
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Audi E5 Sportback and E7X Enter Germany Through Grey-Market Imports
Two electric Audi models developed with SAIC Motor specifically for the Chinese market are now reaching Germany through grey-market parallel imports, despite never being officially planned for European release. Independent distributors are sourcing the Audi E5 Sportback and Audi E7X SUV from Chinese inventory, shipping them to Germany and securing the certifications needed for local…
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Toyota MR2 Reportedly Returning in 2028 With Big Power
The Toyota MR2 could return in 2028 as a mid-engine Gazoo Racing sports car, according to a new report from Autocar. Toyota has not outright confirmed the revival, but the company has strongly hinted at it, while mid-engine prototypes based on the GR Yaris have been shown on numerous occasions. Toyota’s Mid-Engine Sports Car Could…
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