Author: Jason Cooper

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released new data highlighting the vehicles most likely to contribute to fatalities in crashes, as well as those with the highest risk for their own occupants. The findings, based on crash data from 2021 through 2024 and focused primarily on 2023 model-year vehicles, underscore how vehicle type…

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Toyota has announced a new partnership with three-time Latin Grammy-nominated Puerto Rican artist Álvaro Díaz to celebrate music discovery, cultural connections, and fan engagement through exclusive artwork inspired by his latest album, OMAKASE. The collaboration also includes a special Toyota Music Den performance at Lollapalooza, offering fans new ways to connect with Díaz’s creative journey.…

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The Mercedes-Benz 190E has inspired a new restomod project from Vespera Automobili. Called the Iride Evo 5, the build takes design cues from the legendary 2.5-16 Evo II while combining carbon fiber construction, modern engineering, and a heavily modified inline-six engine. A Modern Take on the Mercedes-Benz 190E Originally introduced in 1982 as the W201,…

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BYD has filed a patent for a new solid-state battery architecture that introduces a dual-electrolyte cathode structure aimed at addressing one of the technology’s key engineering challenges. The latest filing marks another step in the company’s ongoing research into next-generation EV energy storage, although the technology remains in the development stage. BYD Introduces a Dual-Electrolyte…

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The next-generation Mazda MX-5 is being developed with the ability to adapt to a future without a combustion engine, according to Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro. While the iconic roadster is expected to retain gasoline power for now, the company is preparing its successor for changing regulations while working to preserve the lightweight character that defines…

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BMW has brought all 20 of its official Art Cars together under one roof at BMW Welt for what the automaker describes as a rare exhibition. The collection, spanning from Alexander Calder’s 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL to Julie Mehretu’s 2024 BMW M Hybrid V8, is on display through the end of August following what was…

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Shaquille O’Neal’s one-of-a-kind custom electric coupe has surfaced at a salvage auction after sustaining significant front-end damage. The heavily modified EV, built by West Coast Customs to accommodate the NBA legend’s 7-foot-1 frame, shows extensive crash damage while retaining many of its unique structural modifications. A One-Off EV Built for Shaquille O’Neal After taking delivery…

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Genesis has announced pricing for the 2027 GV60 Magma, revealing the final major detail for the first model in its new Magma performance lineup. The electric performance SUV starts at $69,950, before a $1,545 destination fee, positioning it as the most expensive GV60 to date while remaining relatively close in price to the Hyundai Ioniq…

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BMW delivered 1,004,669 vehicles worldwide during the first half of 2026, a 6.2% decline compared with the January-June 2025 period. Growth in Europe and the United States was not enough to offset continued weakness in China, although several SUV models posted gains during the first six months of the year. X3 and X5 Lead BMW’s…

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The Ram 1500 Rumble Bee is making the return of the street truck segment with a new lineup of V8-powered models. Stellantis has announced pricing for all four Rumble Bee variants, with the range starting below $60,000 before destination charges and extending to approximately $95,000 for the flagship Rumble Bee SRT. Four Ram 1500 Rumble…

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