Author: Jason Cooper
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2027 Lexus TZ 450e Starts at $64,050 With AWD
The 2027 Lexus TZ 450e will start at $64,050, including the $1,550 destination charge, giving Lexus a three-row electric SUV with a starting price closer to mainstream competitors despite its luxury positioning. 2027 Lexus TZ 450e Pricing and Power The entry-level TZ Premium carries an MSRP that is about $3,500 higher than the Hyundai Ioniq…
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Mercedes Says New MPG Rules Won’t Change U.S. Plans
Mercedes-Benz says the latest changes to U.S. fuel-economy requirements will not alter its current product strategy because vehicles reaching the market today were developed well before the regulatory changes were announced. Mercedes-Benz Says It Must Stay Flexible Automakers face constantly changing regulations across global markets, and those changes can affect product planning and business decisions.…
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Diesel Truck Discounts Reach $10,524 on 2026 Models
Diesel prices have climbed well above gasoline, pushing the cost of operating diesel-powered vehicles higher and prompting major American automakers to offer significant discounts on heavy-duty diesel pickups. Ram is offering the largest discount, with savings of up to $10,524 on select 2026 models. Ram Offers the Biggest Diesel Truck Discount CarsDirect found that all…
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2027 Honda Passport TrailSport Gets More Off-Road Capability
The 2027 Honda Passport TrailSport is getting a playful introduction in Honda’s latest commercial, which imagines the SUV as part of a Mars-style mission while highlighting its increased off-road capability. Honda Passport TrailSport Heads for Mars — Sort Of Honda makes it clear from the beginning that the Passport TrailSport is not actually being presented…
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Ford Patent Uses Laser Lines to Guide Drivers in Bad Weather
A new Ford patent describes a system that could use laser beams to project lane lines directly onto the road when poor weather or visibility makes existing pavement markings difficult to see. Laser Lines Could Replace Hard-to-See Road Markings Fog, rain, snow and other visibility problems can make lane lines nearly impossible for drivers to…
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Waymo Brings Chinese EVs to U.S. for Robotaxi Fleet
Waymo is importing thousands of Chinese-built electric vehicles into the U.S. despite tariffs of more than 100% on Chinese cars and a push by the U.S. government to ban the vehicles completely. The autonomous driving company could have more than 5,000 of the vehicles operating in the country by the end of the year —…
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Hyundai Self-Driving Tech Targets Tesla With Massive Data Push
Hyundai and Kia sell more than seven million vehicles each year, making them the world’s third-largest carmaker. Now, Hyundai wants to turn that global fleet into a major source of driving data as it works to advance its delayed driver-assistance technology, using an approach similar to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving strategy. Hyundai’s Driver-Assistance Plans Face Delays…
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BMW E30 V10 Dream Car Finally Comes to Life for Mate Rimac
Mate Rimac, CEO of Bugatti and Rimac, has a well-known passion for BMWs, and his ultimate dream car is a BMW E30 fitted with a V10 engine. After revealing that dream in a June 2025 interview, Rimac finally got to see a V10-swapped E30 in person. Mate Rimac Finally Sees His Dream BMW E30 The…
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BYD Shark 6 Cybersecurity Test Exposes Privacy Risks
A cybersecurity test of a BYD Shark 6 in Australia found that the connected Chinese EV could expose sensitive information and allow certain vehicle functions to be controlled remotely. The test raises questions about privacy and cybersecurity in modern cars that increasingly operate as software platforms with microphones, cameras and always-on internet connections. What the…
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Used EVs Show Strong Durability as Mileage Climbs
Used EV demand is heating up as electric vehicle sales reach records while new EV sales slide, but many buyers still view high mileage as a warning sign. A new analysis of 47.4 million UK MOT tests suggests that approach may be outdated, with higher-mileage EVs recording lower failure rates than comparable gas and diesel…
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