Author: Jason Cooper
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Alfa Romeo Edizione Luna Rossa Models Bring Sailing Style
Alfa Romeo has introduced the Edizione Luna Rossa series, a collection of special-edition models created to commemorate the second preliminary regatta for the 2027 America’s Cup, underway in Napoli, Italy, until September 27. The collection brings together two Italian institutions: Alfa Romeo and Luna Rossa, the premier sailing team that gives the series its name.…
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Infiniti Reveals New Strategy to Rebuild Its Premium Identity
Infiniti is reshaping its market identity with a refreshed corporate philosophy focused on stronger exterior design and more intuitive interior technology as the automaker works to re-establish its position in the premium sector. The strategy divides Infiniti’s vehicle-development focus between visual impact and human-centered technology. At the same time, the brand is working to simplify…
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Kia K4 Hatchback Falls Short of Sedan in IIHS Safety Test
The Kia K4 is a strong contender in the budget-car segment, offering fresh styling, impressive technology, sedan and hatchback body styles, and an available turbocharged engine. However, the latest Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) results reveal a notable safety difference between the two K4 models. While the K4 sedan earned the IIHS’ highest Top…
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Bentley Torcal EV Brings a New Showroom Design Worldwide
Bentley is entering the electric vehicle market with the Torcal, its first-ever EV, while also introducing a new showroom experience designed to accompany the brand’s shift into electric cars. The British automaker will roll out the new visual identity across all 220 of its retailers worldwide. Bentley’s First EV Keeps Familiar Design Elements The Torcal…
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Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Prototype Takes 3,200-Mile Test
Ford Head of Design Todd Willing recently swapped his corporate office for a 3,200-mile cross-country drive in a Mustang Dark Horse SC prototype, using the journey to put the vehicle through real-world conditions. The trip was an example of Gemba, a Japanese management concept meaning “go and see,” an operational strategy heavily promoted by CEO…
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GM Puts Recycled Battery Cells Into New EVs
General Motors has begun shipping new electric vehicles powered by battery cells made with 100% recycled nickel, cobalt and manganese, marking a major step in its closed-loop battery recycling pilot. GM Completes Closed-Loop Battery Recycling Pilot The pilot allows GM to recover materials from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries, refine those materials and use them in…
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VW ID. Buzz Delayed Again, Returns to U.S. as 2028 Model
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is facing another delay in the U.S., with the electric retro minivan now expected to return during the first half of 2027 as a 2028 model year vehicle. The latest change comes after Volkswagen pulled the ID. Buzz from the U.S. lineup for the 2026 model year following disappointing sales in…
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2027 Lincoln Corsair Goes Hybrid, Starts at $46,495
The 2027 Lincoln Corsair is getting a major powertrain and pricing change, as Lincoln drops traditional gasoline power entirely from the compact luxury crossover lineup. The redesigned model will feature a standard all-wheel-drive hybrid system, updated styling and standard BlueCruise hands-free driving technology, while its starting price rises substantially. 2027 Lincoln Corsair Drops Gas-Only Power…
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2028 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Redesign Report Emerges
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV could be headed for a full redesign in 2028, according to a new report from Japan. The Outlander remains one of Mitsubishi’s top sellers in the U.S., with more than 18,000 units sold by June 2026 across both gas and plug-in hybrid versions. The current Outlander has been sold in the…
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2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD Get Major Mechanical Refresh
The 2027 Silverado HD and Sierra HD are getting a major mechanical overhaul rather than a full design makeover, with General Motors introducing new powertrains, sharper steering and braking systems, and updated technology focused on towing, hauling and off-road capability. The biggest change is an all-new Duramax 8.3-liter turbo-diesel V8, GM’s first clean-sheet heavy-duty diesel…
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