Author: Jason Cooper
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2026 Toyota Prius LE Hits 100,000 Miles in Eight Months
A 2026 Toyota Prius LE has reached 100,000 miles after just eight months on the road, giving the current-generation car an unusually demanding early-life durability test. Owner Shane Somers says the Prius is running great and still looks nearly new despite the intense mileage. Prius Reaches 100,000 Miles in Eight Months Somers operates a medical…
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1986 Chevrolet Kodiak Hauler Is Up for Sale Today
The 1986 Chevrolet Kodiak featured on Finnegan’s Garage is now for sale on Bring a Trailer, giving buyers a chance to own a massive crew-cab hauler previously owned by Mike Finnegan. The truck features an enclosed cargo bed designed to carry cars, along with a 10.4-liter turbocharged diesel V8. A Massive 1986 Chevrolet Kodiak The…
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Tesla Minivan Could Be “Way Cooler” Than a Minivan
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has hinted that something “way cooler than a minivan” is coming after a brand fan urged the company on X to build one. While Musk offered no details, the comment has sparked speculation about what a high-passenger-density Tesla vehicle could look like. Tesla’s “Way Cooler” Vehicle In response to the post…
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Hyundai Ioniq 3 Is a $30K EV America Can’t Buy
Hyundai has opened orders for the Ioniq 3 in the UK at £22,245, a price that translates to roughly $30,000. With up to 308 miles of WLTP range, a practical hatchback design and a strong list of technology, the Ioniq 3 looks positioned as an affordable EV for Europe—but it is not coming to the…
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Karma Gyesera Plug-In Hybrid Launches With 566 HP
Karma Automotive has shifted the Gyesera Grand Coupe from its original all-electric plan to a plug-in electric powertrain, giving the model 566 horsepower, up to 80 miles of electric-only range and a starting price of $139,995. Karma Gyesera Moves to a Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain The Gyesera Grand Coupe was originally planned as a fully electric…
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Top Automotive News: Audi, Tesla, Honda and Stellantis
The latest automotive headlines cover Audi’s five-cylinder engine, a major Stellantis camera recall, U.S.-Canada vehicle tariff negotiations, potential Honda and Acura hybrids, Tesla’s Cybercab plans, Jaguar Land Rover’s U.S. production strategy, a possible manual V16 Bugatti, and a denied Porsche-Ruf sale report. Audi Five-Cylinder Engine Could Have More Life Ahead Audi has not indicated that…
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Next Mini Cooper Could Switch to Rear-Wheel Drive
The Mini Cooper could be headed for one of its biggest mechanical changes in decades. According to Autocar, Mini is considering BMW’s Gen6 platform for the next-generation Cooper, potentially moving the iconic small car from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive. The potential change would mark a major departure from the formula Mini has used since…
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BYD’s Denza Takes Aim at Europe’s Luxury Car Market
BYD is expanding its push into Europe’s premium car market, with a new design operation in Milan led by Wolfgang Egger, the former Audi design chief whose résumé also includes Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Seat. The strategy goes beyond making Chinese vehicles look European, with BYD aiming to design cars specifically for European buyers. Denza…
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Hyundai N74 Trademarks Filed in U.S. and Canada
Hyundai has filed trademarks for the N74 and N Vision 74 names in the United States and Canada, potentially signaling that the automaker still has plans for its hydrogen-powered supercar concept. The trademarks arrive four years after Hyundai revealed the N Vision 74 and RN22e concepts. The RN22e has since evolved into the production Hyundai…
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Next-Gen Mazda CX-30 May Not Arrive Until 2031
The Mazda CX-30 may have several more years before its next major redesign reaches the U.S. The current model debuted for the 2020 model year after appearing at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, and a report indicates Mazda is targeting fiscal year 2030 for a fully redesigned CX-30. That timeline could push the next-generation…
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