Author: Jason Cooper

Mitsubishi is stepping up its electrification strategy as part of its Momentum 2030 turnaround plan, with the 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV joining updated hybrid versions of the Outlander. After a difficult 2025 and a weak start to 2026, the automaker is targeting a sharp increase in full-year sales through a broader range of new products…

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Tesla has announced a September 3 launch event in Austin for its Cybercab, marking the next major step for a vehicle designed specifically for autonomous ride-hailing. The company has not yet said what will happen after the event or when the Cybercab will begin carrying paying passengers. Tesla Sets Cybercab Launch Event Tesla is describing…

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Missouri is set to raise the speed limit on rural interstates and freeways from 70 mph to 75 mph, but motorists will have to wait for specific roads to be approved before the higher limit takes effect. Missouri Raises Rural Speed Limits to 75 MPH The new law increases the speed limit on all rural…

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Ford is bringing in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration veteran David Hines as its new Chief Auto Safety Officer, a move aimed at addressing the automaker’s ongoing recall and quality-control challenges. Ford Brings in NHTSA Safety Veteran The Detroit News reports that Ford Motor Co. has hired Hines, who will report directly to Steve Croley,…

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Mercedes-Benz is seeing signs of a turnaround in its electric-vehicle strategy after its first EQ models faced heavy criticism and weak sales. The company’s latest EV lineup is receiving a more positive response, with CEO Ola Källenius highlighting the recently launched AMG CLA 45 as an example of how electric power can deliver a familiar…

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Polestar is challenging the U.S. decision to block its vehicle sales, pointing to what it describes as possible “disparate treatment” after Volvo was allowed to continue selling vehicles in the country despite sharing the same majority Chinese owner. Polestar Questions the Approval Process According to Automotive News, Polestar had reason to expect approval as recently…

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The Tesla Cybertruck is getting more expensive as sales of the electric pickup continue to decline. Tesla has updated pricing for its two lower Cybertruck trims, with both now costing $5,000 more than before, while the high-performance Cyberbeast remains at $99,990. New Tesla Cybertruck Pricing The base Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive now starts at…

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The all-new Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero is nearing its comeback, and new details about its design philosophy are emerging from the project’s head designer. Norihiko Yoshimine, Program Design Director for the Pajero/Montero project, says the new model is being developed around two core ideas: heritage and evolution. 2027 Mitsubishi Pajero: Everything We Know About the Legendary SUV’s…

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Walmart 400-kW fast chargers have reached a major milestone in the United States, with the retail giant opening its 100th company-owned and operated fast-charging site this month in Colorado. The network now spans 100 Walmart stores across 20 states, although relatively few EVs sold in the U.S. can currently take full advantage of the chargers’…

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The 2027 Genesis G70 appears set to lose its powerful twin-turbo V6, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s FuelEconomy.gov database listing only the four-cylinder version for the new model year. Genesis has not yet released official 2027 G70 details or confirmed whether the V6 is being discontinued. EPA Listing Points to a Four-Cylinder-Only G70 Genesis…

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