Author: Jason Cooper
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Ford Maverick Gets an 800-Plus-HP Twin-Turbo V8 Swap
The Ford Maverick is available with up to 250 horsepower from its 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four, but Tucci Hot Rods is building a radically different version with more than three times that output. The Wild V8 Ford Maverick Dave and Dominick Tucci, the father-and-son team behind Tucci Hot Rods, are preparing the modified Maverick for this…
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Audi Patents Lag as CEO Pushes for Tech Innovation
Audi is trying to return to the forefront of automotive technology, but its patent activity so far in 2026 trails several major rivals. The automaker filed 1,912 patents in Germany in 2025, but research based on WIPO data shows just 199 patents published for Audi so far this year. Audi Wants to Restore Its Innovation…
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McLaren Remuera and Muriwai Trademarks Hint at New Names
McLaren is drawing deeper on its New Zealand roots, filing trademarks for “Remuera” and “Muriwai” shortly after unveiling a new wordmark inspired by the sign at the McLaren family garage where Bruce McLaren worked on cars as a young man. McLaren Files Remuera and Muriwai Trademarks McLaren filed applications for two trademarks in the United…
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KW Safari Style Kits Lift Porsche 911s for Overlanding
KW Suspensions is expanding its Safari Style product line with new suspension kits designed to give vehicles not originally built for off-road driving greater ground clearance and overlanding capability. The line initially includes selected Porsche and Volkswagen models, with more vehicles planned for the future. KW Expands Its Safari Style Line KW initially developed and…
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2027 Subaru Impreza Gets Cheaper With More Power
The 2027 Subaru Impreza is getting a major price cut while gaining a more powerful engine, making the base model cheaper and more capable. The new Impreza also becomes the cheapest all-wheel-drive car available in America. Subaru Cuts the Impreza Price by $2,000 Subaru has reduced the MSRP of the base Impreza by $2,000, dropping…
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Mercedes-Benz Warns Two German Plants Could Close
Mercedes-Benz has warned that two of its German factories could close if market conditions do not improve, putting one assembly plant and one powertrain facility at risk as the automaker faces mounting pressure on costs and productivity. Mercedes Says Two German Plants Could Close On September 22, Mercedes production chief Michael Schiebe met with workers…
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GM Brings Digital Car Keys to Cadillac EVs and More
General Motors is joining the digital key revolution, beginning a rollout this fall that will allow drivers of select new vehicles to lock, unlock and drive their cars using their smartphones. Cadillac EVs Get Digital Keys First GM’s phased rollout begins between September and mid-October for eligible 2026 and 2027 Cadillac electric vehicles. The first…
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2025 Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition Hits Japan Auction
A 2025 Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition with just 273 kilometers (169 miles) on the odometer is now listed for sale in Japan, offering buyers a rare chance to own one of only 150 examples allocated to the Japanese market. One of Just 150 Japanese Models The Supra has served as Toyota’s performance benchmark…
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Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Sets Guinness Range Record
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron has set a Guinness World Record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge, covering 1,338 km (831 miles) and stretching more than 70% beyond its WLTP-rated range. Audi A6 Sportback e-tron Covers 831 Miles The record-setting run puts the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron ahead of…
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Honda Prelude Loses 32% of Its Value After One Year
A Honda Prelude owner in Japan got an early look at the revived coupe’s depreciation after taking the car to his local Honda dealership for a trade-in appraisal after one year of ownership. The offer valued the car at about 68% of its original purchase price despite having traveled just under 10,000 kilometers. Honda Prelude…
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