Author: Jason Cooper

Brembo has introduced the Boldika, a new six-piston brake caliper designed for large pickups and SUVs with electrified and internal-combustion powertrains. The company says it is its most powerful caliper ever developed for road-going vehicles, delivering 8,500 newton-meters, or 6,269 pound-feet, of clamping torque. Brembo Targets Heavy, Powerful Trucks and SUVs The Boldika is designed…

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Volvo is introducing a new in-car app called Safety Coach that uses driving behavior to help owners become safer drivers and potentially reduce insurance costs. The system analyzes habits such as braking, acceleration and cornering before assigning drivers a personalized safety score that can be shared with an insurer if the owner chooses. How Volvo…

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A new hybrid battery program for the McLaren P1 promises increased energy storage, lower weight and extended electric range, giving owners an alternative to the automaker’s costly replacement battery. V Engineering’s Project Continuum is designed specifically for the P1 and is scheduled to begin customer installations in Spring 2027. McLaren P1 Battery Replacements Are Getting…

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Devin Booker is bringing his passion for vintage Chevrolet cars directly into his sneaker collection. The Phoenix Suns shooting guard, Nike and Chevrolet have unveiled the Book 2, a four-sneaker collection inspired by Booker’s personal lineup of vintage Chevrolet Impalas and designed to connect basketball performance with classic American automotive culture. The Book 2 Draws…

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Singer Vehicle Design has teamed up with Louis Vuitton to create two highly personalized Porsche 911s based on the 964, combining Singer’s approach to reimagined performance cars with Louis Vuitton craftsmanship and design. The collaboration produced a Classic coupe and a Classic Turbo Cabriolet, each receiving distinctive exterior, interior and accessory details. A Porsche 911…

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Toyota is expanding its Gazoo Racing influence beyond its performance-focused models with a new GR Parts Kit for the Harrier SUV in Japan. The package includes more than 16 individual components, combining aggressive styling changes with a performance upgrade designed to improve ride comfort and handling stability. Toyota Brings GR Treatment to the Harrier Gazoo…

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Volkswagen Group is facing as much as €1.5 billion, or approximately $1.7 billion, in potential CO2 penalties through 2027 as Europe’s emissions rules put increasing pressure on the automaker to sell more electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Europe’s Tough Emissions Standards European emissions regulations are making it increasingly difficult for automakers to continue relying heavily…

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A 2024 Subaru Outback owner in Ontario says her warranty claim was denied after an engine inspection reportedly found sludge and other major problems, following years of doing her own oil changes. Subaru Canada says owner-performed maintenance can qualify for warranty coverage when it follows the required maintenance schedule and is supported by proper documentation.…

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The fifth-generation BMW X5 is pushing further into luxury territory, combining Neue Klasse design and technology with a range of powertrain options and an unusual new feature: optional automatic doors. The system allows the doors to open and close electrically through sensors, interior controls, the My BMW App, voice commands and even the brake pedal.…

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A 2008 BMW M5 equipped with the desirable six-speed manual transmission sold for $156,800 at RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction, including the buyer’s premium. The result puts this low-mileage E60 well above its original price and even beyond the starting price of today’s considerably more powerful M5. Low-Mileage 2008 BMW M5 Draws a $156,800 Bid The…

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