Author: Jason Cooper

The 2027 Lexus ES enters its second model year with higher prices but no changes beyond the increase. The eighth-generation ES, introduced for 2026 with hybrid and fully electric powertrains, has brought a major transformation to Lexus’ luxury sedan, but sales have fallen sharply during the transition. 2027 Lexus ES Pricing: Up, But Only Slightly…

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Today’s automotive news roundup covers General Motors’ decision to sell its stake in a $3.5 billion battery plant, a heavily modified Chrysler Pacifica headed to Roadkill Nights, declining car sales in China, a new creative chief at McLaren, an upgraded McLaren P1 battery and a $10 million lawsuit involving Tesla. GM Sells Stake in Samsung…

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The Kith BMW X5 is set to be a one-of-one 2027 show car, with a new teaser revealing the upcoming collaboration in a matte silver finish. Kith founder and CEO Ronnie Fieg had previously previewed the project, and a new Instagram clip provides the latest look ahead of its full reveal during Monterey Car Week.…

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The Eccentrica V12 Roadster is giving the iconic Lamborghini Diablo a second life, combining the classic supercar’s shape and naturally aspirated V12 with a roofless carbon-fiber body and modernized hardware. The San Marino-based outfit will build just 19 examples, each customized for its future owner. A New Take on the Classic Diablo Eccentrica previously became…

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The Ram 1500 Rumble Bee is making a strong case for the return of the street truck, with dealers expressing confidence that buyers will pay premium prices for the performance-focused pickup. The new model starts at $62,790, including shipping, and offers multiple V8-powered configurations. Dealers See Strong Demand for the Rumble Bee With off-roading increasingly…

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The BMW iX3 will take center stage at the 2026 Chengdu International Motor Show, where BMW will open pre-orders for its China-specific electric SUV while giving the Neue Klasse BMW i3 a more extensive public showing. The event will also highlight BMW’s latest driver-assistance and infotainment technology developed specifically for the Chinese market. BMW iX3…

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Tesla is recalling 20,349 vehicles over a headlight issue that could cause low beams to shine too brightly in the upper corners of their light pattern. The recall affects certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles and was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on August 4, 2026, under NHTSA Recall No. 26V507.…

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The Marsien GT marks the next chapter for Marc Philipp Gemballa, who is continuing his father Uwe Gemballa’s legacy with a more road-focused evolution of the Marsien off-road supercar. Limited to just 30 examples, the Marsien GT will bring total Marsien production to 70 cars as a tribute to Uwe Gemballa’s 70th birthday. Continuing the…

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Cadillac is expanding its ultra-luxury customization approach to the Escalade IQ with the new Curated by Cadillac Escalade IQ program, allowing select customers to create highly personalized electric SUVs. The first special model will be displayed at The Quail motorsports gathering later this week as part of Monterey Car Week. Cadillac Expands Escalade IQ Customization…

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Ford is expanding its AI Assistant beyond the vehicle itself, giving Ford and Lincoln owners access to an AI-powered expert through their smartphone apps. The latest update is designed to provide personalized information about a specific vehicle, troubleshooting help, vehicle status updates and other assistance wherever the owner is. Ford AI Assistant Comes to the…

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