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BYD Eyes Stellantis Brampton Plant as Tariffs Reshape Trade
BYD has reportedly explored taking over Stellantis’ idled Brampton Assembly plant in Ontario, as U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods continue to strain trade relations and create potential openings for Chinese companies seeking a larger foothold in Canada. Tariffs Create New Opportunities The Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on about $20 billion worth of Canadian…
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Unique Aston Martin Lagonda Shooting Brake Heads to Auction
A one-of-a-kind 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda Series 3 Shooting Brake is heading to Broad Arrow’s Zurich Auction this November, offering collectors a chance to acquire the only known example of its kind. The extensively modified Aston Martin is being offered with no reserve and carries a pre-auction estimate of $300,000 to $433,000. A Rare Aston…
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Tesla FSD Pothole Avoidance Feature Coming Soon, Musk Says
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says pothole avoidance is “coming soon” to vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, a long-promised feature that could improve ride comfort and potentially reduce repair costs for owners. Musk announced the planned update on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Tesla first promised pothole avoidance in April 2019,…
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Honda and Nissan Join Forces on Next-Generation Vehicle Software
Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed a new collaboration focused on the software and electronic systems underpinning next-generation vehicles, extending cooperation between the two Japanese automakers after their widely discussed merger plans ultimately fell apart. Honda and Nissan Sign Joint Development Agreement Late in 2024 and early in 2025, Honda and Nissan appeared to be…
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2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Arrives in U.S. Dealerships Early
The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid will reach U.S. dealerships in November, roughly nine months ahead of its originally planned arrival, as Nissan moves faster to compete in the growing hybrid compact crossover market. 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Arrival Moved Up A decade ago, it was considered almost unthinkable for a mainstream automaker to operate without…
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2027 Toyota RAV4 Could Add New Terrain Modes for Hybrids
The sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 may receive its first update sooner than expected, with a report from Japan indicating that Toyota could introduce new terrain settings for all-wheel-drive hybrid models in 2027. Multi-Terrain Select Could Reach Hybrid Models According to Creative Trend, the 2027 RAV4 will replace the existing Trail mode on AWD hybrids with two…
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Mazda Plans Major SUV Overhaul After Sales Miss Targets
Mazda is preparing significant changes to its SUV lineup after falling short of its sales targets, with President and CEO Masahiro Moro saying the upcoming overhaul will be on a scale “unprecedented to date.” The automaker has been among the brands most affected by a volatile automotive year, as sales declined and the market moved…
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Porsche Octan Spied as Gas Macan Replacement Takes Shape
The Porsche Octan, the expected combustion-powered successor to the Porsche Macan, is making significant progress as new spy shots reveal an updated development mule undergoing testing. Although the prototype resembles an Audi Q5, it is being used as a test bed for Porsche’s upcoming luxury crossover. Porsche Appears to Settle on the Octan Name The…
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Volkswagen Tightens Grip on North America With New CEO
Volkswagen is tightening its grip on North America as the German automaker works to recover from a difficult 2025, with a leadership change at Volkswagen of America and closer oversight from Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume. Several Volkswagen Group brands saw sharp declines in profits, prompting the company to take broader steps aimed at improving…
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Electric Land Rover Defender Prototype Spotted in England
An electric Land Rover Defender prototype has been spotted under heavy camouflage in England, offering another sign that electrification development is continuing across the Land Rover lineup. A charging port and UK vehicle records identifying the prototype as electric have fueled speculation about what the camouflaged SUV could represent. The Plugged-In Defender Electrification is well…
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