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Hyundai Makes Digital Instrument Cluster Optional on Elantra
Hyundai is charging extra for a digital instrument cluster on the base Elantra sedan and Ioniq 3 electric hatchback in South Korea, making a feature that displays essential driving information a paid option. The move adds another example to a growing list of automakers charging customers separately for features that were once included with a…
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Ford Patents New Bronco Sleeping Platform for Camping
Ford has patented a new cabin-based sleeping platform that appears designed for the Bronco, offering a flexible setup that turns the SUV’s interior into a camping space. Published by the USPTO as US 20260233661 A1, the patent does not name the Bronco directly, but the SUV shown in the filing closely matches the vehicle. How…
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Honda and Nissan Launch New Software Partnership
Honda and Nissan have reached an agreement to jointly develop key software and electronic systems, reviving cooperation after their proposed merger collapsed in February 2025. The partnership will focus heavily on software-defined vehicles, with concrete implementation expected for the fiscal year 2029. Honda and Nissan Shift From Merger to Partnership Honda and Nissan announced plans…
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Mercedes-Benz Patent Explores Amphibious SUV Technology
A new Mercedes-Benz patent discovered by CarBuzz describes a system that could allow the company’s SUVs to “perform a swimming operation.” The invention uses inflatable or foam buoyancy devices, adaptive suspension and individual wheel control to help an SUV enter and exit a body of water while remaining stable and maneuverable. Mercedes-Benz Patent Details a…
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Jensen Interceptor GTX Brings 960 HP to the Track
The Jensen Interceptor GTX is opening a new chapter for the British brand with a track-only prototype that combines a supercharged V8, rear-wheel drive and a lightweight, motorsport-focused design. Developed as Jensen International Automotive’s first clean-sheet design, the GTX builds on the company’s experience restomodding classic Interceptors while introducing a new-car program. A New Direction…
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EV Battery Study Challenges Tesla’s Longevity Reputation
A large real-world study of electric vehicle batteries is challenging the idea that Tesla batteries automatically outlast those of competing EVs. At 150,000 kilometers, the Mercedes EQA recorded the strongest median state of health, while Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 ranked considerably lower. Mercedes EQA Leads Battery Health Study The study measured each model’s…
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1963 Corvette Split-Window Gets a Radical Mid-Engine Makeover
A 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe has been transformed into a radically reimagined mid-engine machine, and the unusual build recently sold on Bring-a-Trailer (BaT) for $65,500. A Mid-Engine Take on the 1963 Corvette According to its listing, the car is a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe “V7 Twin Turbo.” The project was created by designer…
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$470,000 Lotus Elise VHPK Is Built for Extreme Lightness
The Lotus Elise has long represented the lightweight sports car philosophy, but the VHPK from Analogue Automotive takes the first-generation Elise considerably further. Priced from £350,000, or about $470,000 before taxes, the ultra-limited model combines extensive carbon-fiber construction, a 250-horsepower engine and a central driving position. The First VHPK Is Finished in PK Purple Analogue…
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BMW M Patent Could Make Drifting Easier With Suspension
BMW M appears to be exploring a new way to make drifting easier, with a patent discovered at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office describing a system that could temporarily reduce the load on the rear axle to help initiate a slide. How BMW’s New Patent Could Help Start a Drift Contemporary BMW M…
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China-Sourced Airbag Part Linked to 11 U.S. Deaths
A China-sourced airbag inflator has now been linked to 11 road fatalities in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with the latest death involving a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox in Dallas. NHTSA Confirms 11th Fatality The NHTSA has confirmed another fatality associated with the faulty airbag part, bringing the total number…
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