Author: Jason Cooper
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Volkswagen Patent Reveals New Engine Mount for Safer Crashes
Volkswagen is exploring a new way to improve crash safety by changing how an existing engine component works during a collision. A patent found by CarBuzz describes a redesigned support that could redirect the engine during a crash, helping dissipate energy instead of sending it toward the occupants. Volkswagen Targets the Engine Mount The component…
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2027 Nissan Rogue e-Power Hybrid Spotted in California
The 2027 Nissan Rogue e-Power hybrid has been spotted on American roads ahead of its U.S. launch later this year, offering an early look at Nissan’s upcoming electrified compact crossover and its distinctive hybrid system. 2027 Nissan Rogue Spotted in Long Beach Spy photos shared by KindelAuto on Instagram show a preproduction 2027 Nissan Rogue…
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Honda Safety Sense Lawsuit Targets Faulty Front Camera
A new class action lawsuit against Honda alleges that a faulty front sensor camera can cause the brand’s safety system to malfunction, leaving drivers without key features they paid for. The lawsuit involves several Honda models sold in the U.S., including the 2018 to 2025 Honda Odyssey, 2018 to 2025 Honda Pilot, 2022 to 2025…
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Porsche Taycan Gets Reprieve as Brand Plans EV Lineup Streamlining
The Porsche Taycan is not going away in the short term, despite reports that the electric sedan could be phased out. Porsche says it plans to streamline the Taycan lineup by reducing the number of variants, while continuing to monitor demand for the model. Porsche Taycan Faces a Changing Future Porsche has experienced a difficult…
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2027 Hyundai Palisade: A Budget Range Rover Alternative
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy brings a surprising level of luxury to a mainstream SUV, offering features such as massaging seats, power recliners and a UV disinfecting box for less than $60,000. The second-generation Palisade has drawn comparisons to the Land Rover Range Rover while adding a hybrid option that delivers more power and improved…
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Hyundai Ioniq 3 Price Could Undercut Nissan Leaf by Thousands
The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is shaping up to be a compelling small electric vehicle in Europe, with UK pricing showing a substantial gap versus the Nissan Leaf. Depending on battery size, the Ioniq 3 costs about $9,000 less than comparable Leaf versions when UK prices are converted to U.S. dollars. Ioniq 3 Costs Thousands Less…
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Rolls-Royce Convertible Patent Could Transform Headliners
A new patent from BMW, Rolls-Royce’s parent company, could give future convertibles a new level of interior customization by making the headliner a separate, removable component rather than a permanent part of the soft top. A New Approach to Convertible Headliners Convertible roofs are not always the most visually refined part of a car’s interior.…
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2027 Chevrolet Silverado Engine Teardown Reveals Major Damage
A teardown of a high-mileage Chevrolet Silverado engine has revealed extensive internal damage, but the evidence suggests the failure may have involved previous modifications or repairs rather than being solely attributable to the engine’s original design. The Engine Behind the Silverado Teardown The all-new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado is set to receive two new engines from…
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2026 Toyota Prius Hits 100,000 Miles in Just Eight Months
A 2026 Toyota Prius LE has covered 100,000 miles in just eight months while being used to transport medical supplies to hospitals and nursing homes, offering a striking real-world example of how a heavily driven hybrid can hold up with little more than routine maintenance. 100,000 Miles With No Major Repairs Shane Somers’ Prius accumulated…
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New Mazda Rotary Patent Targets a Key Emissions Hurdle
A new Mazda rotary patent suggests the automaker is still working to overcome the emissions challenges that have kept its Wankel engine from making a full production comeback. The proposed system would use the rotary engine’s existing exhaust characteristics to create a form of internal exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) without relying on the external tubing…
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