Author: Jason Cooper
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Porsche 911 Turbo S Marks 75 Years in Australia
The Porsche 911 Turbo S Land Down Under celebrates Porsche’s 75 years in Australia with a one-off Sonderwunsch commission inspired by the country’s landscapes, skies and distinctive character. A One-Off Porsche Built for Australia Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program allows customers to work with the brand’s designers, engineers and craftspeople to create highly personalized vehicles. The program’s…
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VW Pickup Truck Could Challenge Ford Ranger in the U.S.
Volkswagen may be preparing to enter one of the most competitive parts of the U.S. auto market. A pickup truck is reportedly part of the automaker’s revised U.S. strategy, with the new model potentially arriving before the end of the decade and likely being built locally. VW Pickup Could Arrive Before the End of the…
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2028 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk Could Return
The 2028 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Trackhawk could bring back one of Jeep’s most powerful and performance-focused SUVs after a lengthy hiatus, potentially pairing the current Grand Cherokee with a revised supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8. Jeep Trackhawk Could Bring Back Supercharged V-8 Power The previous Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk became known for its 707 horsepower,…
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Volkswagen Pickup Truck Could Launch U.S. Push by 2030
Volkswagen is considering a new pickup truck as part of an effort to restart its U.S. business, while Toyota is recalling more than half a million Camry sedans and Maserati is reconsidering V8 engines. Here is the latest automotive news for Friday, August 7, 2026. Volkswagen Considers New U.S. Pickup A “company source” told Reuters…
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2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee Brings 600 HP Without a V8
The 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee arrives with 600 horsepower, making it 100 horsepower more powerful than the previous-generation Super Bee. But the new Launch Edition does not use a V8. Instead, Dodge has created its fastest and most powerful SIXPACK Charger yet, using a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six engine upgraded with 56mm Garrett turbochargers running…
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Hennessey Maximus Returns With 1,000-Plus-HP Ram 1500
The Hennessey Maximus is returning with an extreme new mission: push the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT beyond 1,000 horsepower and past 200 mph. Hennessey says the supercharged truck will combine major power upgrades with extensive aerodynamic changes to make those targets possible. Hennessey Maximus Targets More Than 1,000 HP The Ram 1500 Rumble Bee…
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Honda Tideline Trademark Fuels Compact Pickup Speculation
A new Honda trademark filing for the name Tideline has sparked speculation that the automaker could be considering a compact unibody pickup aimed at the Ford Maverick. The filing does not confirm a new truck, but the name’s similarity to Ridgeline has raised questions about whether Honda could eventually enter the smaller pickup segment. Honda…
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Acura Teases New Concept Ahead of Monterey Car Week Reveal
Acura has released a new teaser for an upcoming concept vehicle that will make its debut next week at The Quail during Monterey Car Week. While the automaker has not disclosed the vehicle’s identity, the brief preview showcases a dramatic new rear lighting design, offering another look at the styling direction Acura introduced with its…
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2026 Cadillac CT5 Earns Poor Ratings in Key IIHS Crash Tests
The 2026 Cadillac CT5 received multiple Poor ratings in updated crash testing conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), including revised side-impact and moderate overlap front evaluations. The results highlight potential injury risks in several crash scenarios, even as the luxury sedan retains a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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Audi Nuvolari Revives the R8 Spirit in Just 405 Days
Audi Nuvolari marks the return of the brand’s mid-engine supercar philosophy, carrying forward the legacy of the discontinued R8. Developed from concept to a fully functional prototype and world premiere in just 405 days, the limited-production model demonstrates Audi’s accelerated vehicle development process while building on a Lamborghini-based platform. A New Chapter for Audi’s Mid-Engine…
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