Author: Jason Cooper
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MINI Convertible Stardust Edition Brings a Bold New Look
The MINI Convertible Stardust Edition adds distinctive styling to MINI’s drop-top lineup with a rare BMW color, rally-inspired wheels and a black interior. Launched in India earlier this week, the special edition is exclusive to the Indian market and costs only modestly more than the standard MINI Convertible. MINI Convertible Stardust Edition Gets a Rare…
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Luxeed RX Brings Ferrari-Inspired Styling to a $37K EV
The Luxeed RX, a new electric crossover developed by Chinese automaker Chery and tech company Huawei, draws heavily from the design and proportions of the Ferrari Purosangue while targeting a dramatically lower price. The electric SUV is expected to cost around RMB 253,500, or approximately $37,000, compared with more than $400,000 for a new Ferrari…
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Ford GT Heritage Edition Sets Record With $2.1 Million Sale
A 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition with just 7.9 miles on the odometer has become the most expensive Ford GT ever sold after fetching $2,101,000 on Bring a Trailer. The exceptionally preserved supercar is one of only 343 Heritage Edition examples built. Just 7.9 Miles After Two Decades The car’s exceptionally low mileage was a…
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2026 Hyundai Tucson Keeps Buttons, Adds Hybrid Appeal
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson carries over unchanged after last year’s facelift, preserving a design customers already liked while retaining the updated interior’s physical buttons and knobs. With gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains available, the Tucson continues to offer buyers several ways to power the popular crossover. 2026 Hyundai Tucson Keeps Its Updated Design Hyundai…
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Mercedes-Benz CEO Says the Industry Went Too Far on Buttons
Mercedes-Benz screens have grown dramatically in size and number in recent years, but CEO Ola Källenius acknowledges that the industry may have gone too far in replacing physical controls with digital interfaces. Mercedes-Benz plans to bring back some physical buttons while continuing to expand its use of screens. Mercedes-Benz Screens Have Transformed Cabin Design New…
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Toyota RAV4 Goes Upmarket as Chinese Brands Gain Ground
The Toyota RAV4 is moving further upmarket in South Africa as Toyota responds to the growing influence of Chinese automakers in the country’s entry-level vehicle market. At the launch of the new RAV4, Toyota South Africa’s local PR boss Riaan Esterhuysen acknowledged that Chinese brands have reshaped the market, prompting Toyota to target a different…
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Mercedes-AMG Badge Lawsuit Claims Seats Can Cause Burns
A new federal lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz alleges that raised metallic AMG emblems installed in certain Mercedes seats can become dangerously hot when exposed to direct sunlight. Two drivers claim the badges can retain enough heat to cause burns when they come into contact with a driver’s or passenger’s skin. How the Mercedes-AMG Badge Can Become…
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Vehicle Repossessions Rise as Auto Loan Costs Pressure Buyers
Vehicle repossessions are rising as Americans face higher transaction prices and increasingly expensive auto loans, with recent Edmunds data highlighting the financial strain facing modern car buyers. At New York Repo, repossessions increased 20 percent between May 2025 and May 2026, according to operations manager Robert Plants. Vehicle Repossessions Increase as Costs Rise Affordable cars…
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New Lexus LFA May Switch From EV to Plug-In Hybrid
The new Lexus LFA is still expected to arrive as a modern halo car, but its powertrain may be changing. A report from Japan claims the next LFA could use a plug-in hybrid setup instead of becoming a fully electric supercar, although the information remains unconfirmed. Lexus LFA Powertrain Plans Remain Unclear The new LFA…
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Mercedes-AMG Teases New GT SUV in Latest Reveal
Mercedes-AMG has teased another new model as the performance division continues expanding its lineup, with five new AMG models joining the range in eight months. The unnamed crossover appears to have a fastback profile and could be a GT SUV, although AMG has not confirmed its identity or announced a premiere date. Mercedes-AMG Continues Its…
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