Author: Jason Cooper
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Hankook Study Finds More Americans Embracing Off-Road Travel
More Americans are showing interest in off-road driving than they did a year ago, according to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index. The study found that 64% of U.S. drivers are interested in taking an all-terrain trip, nearly doubling last year’s figure and highlighting growing enthusiasm for travel on dirt, mud, and gravel roads. Interest…
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Waymo Study Finds Lower Crash Rates Than Human Drivers
Waymo autonomous vehicles were involved in fewer crashes per vehicle mile traveled than human-driven vehicles across four U.S. cities, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). While the findings point to lower crash rates, researchers said limited and inconsistent reporting data make it difficult to draw broad conclusions about…
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Rare 1915 International Harvester Engine Resurfaces After 70 Years
A rare 1915 International Harvester hit-and-miss engine that spent seven decades powering a Pennsylvania planing mill has resurfaced in remarkably original condition. Believed to be one of only three surviving examples, the 25-horsepower engine offers a rare look at an early stage in the evolution of internal-combustion technology. A Rare Survivor From 1915 According to…
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Mercedes-AMG Hints at Future V8 Plans for C63 and E63 Models
Mercedes-AMG is signaling that additional V8-powered models could be on the horizon as the performance brand continues expanding the use of its new flat-plane crank V8 engine. While the powertrain has already been introduced in the GLE and GLS, company executives say more applications are under consideration, including potential future performance sedans. AMG Continues Bringing…
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Subaru Levorg Layback Hybrid Debuts as Japan’s Wagon-Style SUV
Subaru has released full specifications and pricing for the updated Levorg Layback Hybrid in Japan, expanding the lineup with a new electrified powertrain. The high-riding wagon, positioned between the Crosstrek and Forester, continues a formula that is no longer available in Subaru’s North American lineup. Subaru Expands the Levorg Layback Lineup While Subaru’s latest Outback…
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Range Rover SV Ultra and Restored Classic Head to Auction Together
Range Rover has unveiled a one-of-a-kind pairing that brings together its newest flagship and a meticulously restored 1993 Range Rover Classic. Created ahead of Monterey Car Week, the bespoke project will see the matching vehicles offered together as a single lot at RM Sotheby’s, showcasing the brand’s latest craftsmanship alongside one of its most recognizable…
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BMW Leads J.D. Power APEAL Study With Six Segment Wins
BMW delivered the strongest performance of any automaker in the latest J.D. Power APEAL Study, earning six segment victories across its lineup. The BMW X6 and BMW 7 Series also tied as the highest-ranked individual vehicles in the study, outperforming every other model sold in the United States regardless of price or vehicle class. BMW…
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Rare Mercedes-Benz 500 GE V8 AMG Sells for $143,000 at Auction
A rare Mercedes-Benz 500 GE V8 AMG has sold for $143,000 at an RM Sotheby’s auction, highlighting continued interest in one of the most limited and distinctive versions of the iconic G-Class. The vehicle is one of just 446 examples produced and features factory-requested customizations ordered by its original owner, Saudi Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz…
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GM Launches Cadillac Optiq Windshield Repair Program for Heat-Related Foam Seal Issue
General Motors has launched a customer satisfaction program to address a windshield foam-seal issue affecting a limited number of 2025 and 2026 Cadillac Optiq electric vehicles. The initiative follows reports that high temperatures may cause delamination of the windshield foam seal, with repairs and inspections provided at no cost to eligible owners. GM Issues Customer…
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BMW iX3 Range Figures Differ as China Lists Up to 571 Miles
The BMW iX3 continues to stand out for its driving range, with the global model already exceeding official expectations in independent testing. Now, newly published specifications in China list an even higher range for the Chinese-market version, although the figures are based on a different testing cycle. BMW iX3 Surpasses EPA Estimate in Independent Test…
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