Author: Jason Cooper
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BMW Plans 20 New and Updated Models in China by 2027
BMW plans to introduce 20 new and updated models in China by the end of 2027 as the German luxury automaker steps up its response to growing competition from domestic electric-vehicle manufacturers. The company announced the product expansion during its 2026 China Innovation Day, where it also confirmed that production of its sixth-generation high-voltage batteries…
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Supercharged Cadillac Escalade Gets a 3-Inch Lift and 675 HP
The Cadillac Escalade is known for its luxury, but aftermarket specialist PaxPower has transformed the full-size SUV into a lifted, supercharged machine built to take on rough terrain. The custom Escalade combines a suspension lift, 35-inch tires and a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 producing up to 675 horsepower, giving it the look of an off-road-focused SUV…
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Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Won’t Chase Mustang GTD’s Nürburgring Record
The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X has established itself as one of America’s most extreme production sports cars, but General Motors has no plans to reclaim the Nürburgring lap record from the Ford Mustang GTD. Despite the Mustang’s faster time around the legendary German circuit, GM says it will not pursue a dedicated record-breaking effort that requires…
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Scout Motors Supplier Expansions Bring $82 Million to South Carolina
Scout Motors is driving new industrial investment in South Carolina as preparations for its upcoming electric vehicles accelerate. Seven automotive suppliers across the state’s Upstate region are committing more than $82 million in private capital to expand existing facilities, creating more than 200 permanent manufacturing jobs and establishing a local supply network for the company’s…
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2027 Jeep Cherokee Adds Trailhawk Trim With a $130 Price Increase
The 2027 Jeep Cherokee is expanding its lineup with the return of the Trailhawk package, two new Altitude trims and additional exterior colors. Despite the added options and off-road upgrades, the entry-level Cherokee costs just $130 more than last year’s model, with a starting price of $37,125, including the destination charge. 2027 Jeep Cherokee Adds…
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Ferrari 308-Inspired Michelotto Gruppo 4 Tributo Makes 380 HP
The Ferrari 308 GTB and GTS helped define the Italian automaker’s sports car lineup in the 1980s, combining wedge-shaped styling with memorable appearances in popular movies and television. Now, AC Motorsport is bringing that classic design back to life with the Michelotto Gruppo 4 Tributo, an all-new sports car that draws inspiration from the Ferrari…
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Green SM Launches All-Electric Taxi Service in Los Angeles
Green SM, the ride-hailing mobility company associated with Vietnamese automaker VinFast, launched its all-electric taxi service in Los Angeles on October 13, 2026, marking its first entry into the North American market. The service uses a fleet made up entirely of VinFast VF 8 electric SUVs, expanding the mobility brand’s operations to nine countries while…
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GM Eyes-Off Driving: What to Know About Cadillac’s 2028 Launch
General Motors says drivers will be able to look away from the road while driving a Cadillac in 2028, marking a major step for the automaker’s autonomous driving technology. But key questions remain unanswered, including how much the system will cost, which vehicles will offer it, and exactly when drivers will be able to use…
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AI Car Design Raises Job Concerns at Skoda, Expert Warns
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond vehicle manufacturing and into automotive design, where it can turn rough sketches into photorealistic concepts in seconds. Karl Neuhold, head of exterior design at Volkswagen Group’s Skoda brand, says the technology’s rapid progress could make automotive design studios more efficient while threatening opportunities for human designers, particularly those just entering…
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Bugatti Restores One-Off Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse
Bugatti has restored a one-of-a-kind Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, bringing the distinctive hypercar back to its original condition through the company’s La Maison Pur Sang program. Identified as chassis 8.100, the roadster features an exposed, polished aluminum body, a Carmine Red leather interior and an 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine producing 1,200 metric horsepower. More than…
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