Author: Jason Cooper
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Citroën 2CV Returns as a Budget-Friendly Electric Car
The Citroën 2CV is set to return as an electric vehicle, with the French automaker offering early glimpses of the revived nameplate ahead of the Paris Motor Show, which opens on October 12. Citroën Previews the Electric 2CV With just over a week remaining before the Paris Motor Show, automakers are beginning to tease the…
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BMW M3 ZA0: First Look at the Electric M3
BMW has offered its clearest look yet at the upcoming electric BMW M3 ZA0, revealing new details about the M Division’s next-generation performance sedan as the automaker celebrates the production of its one-millionth M car. BMW Celebrates One Million M Cars The milestone car, an M3 finished in the one-off Individual Fire Orange III color,…
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2027 Lexus RX Gets Track Tuning, But Will the U.S. Model?
The 2027 Lexus RX is getting track-focused chassis tuning in Japan following development work at the Nürburgring, but it remains unclear whether the same updates will reach the American model. Lexus Gives the 2027 RX Chassis Updates According to a Japanese press release, Lexus has adjusted several chassis-related systems on the 2027 RX after spending…
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Nissan Z Sales Fall 19.3% in Q3 2026 as Fiat, Alfa Slide
Nissan’s retail sales increased 7.8% year-over-year during the third quarter of 2026, but the Nissan Z moved in the opposite direction. The sports car recorded 834 sales during the quarter, down from 1,033 in the same period of 2025, a 19.3% decline. Nissan Z Outsells Fiat and Alfa Romeo Combined Despite the drop, the Nissan…
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Mazda x Initial D: RX-7 Takahashi Brothers Set Arrives
Mazda and Initial D have teamed up for an official collaboration featuring the two rotary-powered Mazda RX-7s driven by the Takahashi brothers in the popular Japanese manga and anime. The 1/64-scale models will be sold together as a set, marking the first official product collaboration between the two brands. The Takahashi Brothers’ RX-7s The collaboration…
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Toyota Venza Sells Just One Unit in September 2026
The Toyota Venza has reached an unusual point in its run in the U.S. market, with just one unit sold in September 2026 as Toyota continues to sell the remaining vehicles from the discontinued model. Toyota Venza Records One Sale in September Toyota still has a small number of Venza SUVs available at a few…
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Slate Truck Adds Monster Truck Styling Packages
The Slate Truck is expanding its customization options with two new monster truck-inspired styling packages, giving buyers another way to transform the small electric pickup without changing its $24,950 starting price. Slate Truck Adds Grave Digger-Inspired Styling One of the Slate Truck’s distinctive features is that it is designed to be wrapped rather than painted.…
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Toyota Battery Center Expands U.S. Battery Development
Toyota is expanding its battery capabilities in the U.S. with a new Toyota Battery Center in Michigan designed to evaluate and develop battery technologies for electrified vehicles. Unlike the company’s North Carolina facility, which mass-produces lithium-ion batteries, the Michigan center will focus on testing, development and addressing battery-related issues in North America. Toyota Battery Center…
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BMW’s Triple-Turbo Diesel Was a Rare 381-HP Powerhouse
BMW’s triple-turbo diesel engine remains one of the most unusual performance diesels ever produced, delivering 381 horsepower and 541 lb-ft of torque while combining strong performance with diesel efficiency. The N57S engine powered several BMW models in Europe but was never offered in America. BMW’s Rise Into Performance Diesels From the 2000s through the mid-2010s,…
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VinFast Unveils New U.S. Plan as Sales Continue to Slide
VinFast is pushing ahead with its U.S. ambitions despite a steep decline in sales and a shrinking dealership footprint. The Vietnamese automaker has announced a multi-pathway plan centered on a refreshed VF8, new dealerships and a certified pre-owned program as it seeks to begin what its North American leadership describes as a new chapter of…
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