Author: Jason Cooper

The Freelander 8, a technology-focused luxury SUV developed by the Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture in China for global markets, has received official powertrain specifications for its Middle East plug-in hybrid version. The SUV combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged hybrid engine, a 34.12-kWh battery and dual-motor all-wheel drive, delivering 617 horsepower, up to 68 miles…

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A Volkswagen Beetle drag car is turning heads with an unusual combination of parts from three automakers: Volkswagen, Toyota and Audi. Originally a third-generation Toyota MR2, the car now wears a classic Beetle body and uses a mid-mounted 1.8-liter Audi TT engine, delivering enough performance to record an 11.1-second quarter-mile run at 124 mph. Featured…

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General Motors’ Lansing Grand River plant in Michigan faces an uncertain production schedule as the automaker prepares to bring back the Cadillac CT5 for another generation powered by a combustion engine. Production of the current CT5 is expected to end in December 2026, while the next-generation sedan is reportedly scheduled to return in the second…

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Honda has trademarked the name “Type-Trail,” raising the possibility of a more performance-focused version of the Passport TrailSport. Although the filing, discovered by CarMoses, reveals little about Honda’s plans, the name has sparked speculation about a trail-ready SUV combining the TrailSport’s off-road capabilities with the power of the Civic Type R. Nothing has been confirmed,…

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Mercedes-Benz plans to preserve the defining character of the G-Class as it develops the SUV’s next generation, according to Mercedes-AMG CEO Stefan Weckbach. The automaker is working to bring the iconic model into the future without losing its identity, while also acknowledging that it underestimated customer demand for traditional V8-powered AMG models. The company’s latest…

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Tesla and Alef Aeronautics are drawing attention in the emerging flying-car market, with both companies showcasing vehicles designed to leave the ground in very different ways. After Tesla demonstrated the next-generation Roadster’s SpaceX-developed cold-gas thrusters, California-based Alef responded with a video of its flying-car prototype soaring over multiple vehicles, including a Cybertruck and an original…

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A remarkably preserved 1997 Ferrari F50 with just 106 miles on its odometer is set to headline Broad Arrow Auctions’ single-day event in Las Vegas on October 31. Held in partnership with the Concours at Wynn Las Vegas, the auction will feature the rare supercar with an estimated value exceeding $20 million. The low-mileage Ferrari…

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Mitsubishi has settled a major U.S. lawsuit stemming from a 2017 crash that left a Pennsylvania driver quadriplegic, ending a legal battle that once resulted in a jury award of approximately $1.01 billion. The settlement follows a successful appeal by the automaker, which overturned the original verdict and led to an order for a new…

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Honda could bring back the Accord in a more SUV-like body style by mid-2029, with reports suggesting the upcoming model may take the form of a raised wagon rather than a direct revival of the controversial Accord Crosstour. The rumored vehicle is expected to arrive alongside the next-generation Accord and could compete with the Subaru…

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Tesla’s long-delayed second-generation Roadster is back in the spotlight, but buyers face significant uncertainty despite the electric supercar’s ambitious performance claims. Reservations require payments ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, yet Tesla explicitly states that it cannot guarantee when the vehicle will be delivered — or whether it will be delivered at all. The deposit counts…

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