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BMW M3 Touring Beats Audi RS 5 Avant in Track Test
The BMW M3 Touring has beaten the Audi RS 5 Avant in a track comparison at the Hockenheimring, despite giving up 107 horsepower and 130 lb-ft of torque to its rival. The result highlights how weight, handling and tires can outweigh a major power advantage in a high-performance wagon. Performance Wagons Gain Attention in the…
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Goodyear, Michelin Close Historic Plants as Tire Market Shifts
Major tire brands including Goodyear and Michelin are closing historic North American plants as the industry moves away from traditional manufacturing and toward more automated production. The shift reflects changing consumer demand, evolving vehicle engineering and growing pressure to control production costs. Why Tire Manufacturing Is Changing Once viewed as permanent fixtures of domestic manufacturing,…
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Volkswagen Reverses Course on Touchscreens With Physical Controls
Volkswagen is moving away from an all-touchscreen approach after customers made their preference clear: Bring back physical controls. The company’s first wave of ID electric vehicles relied heavily on touchscreens, capacitive panels, sliders and other digital controls, but the approach received a far-from-positive reception. Volkswagen Learned a Costly Lesson Touchscreens and panels can serve many…
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GM Patent Reveals Built-In Neck Pillow for Car Seats
A new GM patent could give passengers a more comfortable way to rest during long drives. Published in July 2026, patent 20260208649 describes an inflatable neck pillow built directly into the top of a vehicle seatback, allowing it to deploy when needed and disappear into a hidden compartment when not in use. GM’s Built-In Neck…
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Kia Telluride Battery Problems Spark New Class Action Lawsuit
Kia Telluride battery problems are at the center of a new class action lawsuit alleging that Kia knew about parasitic battery drain but concealed the issue since the vehicle was launched. The lawsuit involves first-generation Tellurides from the 2020 through 2026 model years and says some owners have faced repeated battery replacements and related out-of-pocket…
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U.S.-Canada Trade Deal Could Lower Canadian Auto Tariffs
The United States and Canada are negotiating a trade agreement aimed at reversing the effects of protectionist policies, with President Donald Trump pushing back a Saturday deadline for new duties on Canadian goods as talks continue. Prime Minister Mark Carney said negotiations are progressing, providing a reprieve for workers affected by the trade dispute. Proposed…
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Geely Solid-State Batteries Set for 2027 Pilot Deployment
Geely Holding plans to begin pilot deployment of its solid-state battery technology in 2027, with the rollout expected to reach brands across its network, including Volvo. The company says its next-generation battery packs can achieve a pack-level energy density of 500 Wh/kg, potentially enabling pure electric vehicles to travel more than 621 miles on a…
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Hennessey Blackbird Hypercar Sells Out at $2.5 Million
The Hennessey Blackbird hypercar has completely sold out, with all 71 planned manual-transmission cars now contracted and backed by deposits despite a starting price of $2.5 million before taxes. All 71 Hennessey Blackbirds Have Buyers Hennessey Special Vehicles had already secured buyers for 60 Blackbirds before the hypercar made its global public debut at Monterey…
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GM Finds Fix for SUVs Stuck in First Gear
GM has identified the cause of a transmission problem affecting certain SUVs and issued a service bulletin outlining a repair. The issue can leave some 2024-2026 Chevrolet Traverse, 2024-2026 GMC Acadia, and 2025-2026 Buick Enclave models stuck in first gear with the 8-speed 8T65 automatic transmission. GM Identifies the Transmission Problem Earlier this year, GM…
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Ford Bronco Pickup Moves Closer to Reality
The Ford Bronco pickup appears to be moving closer to production after years of rumors, with new information indicating Ford plans to add a rugged truck to the Bronco family. The pickup is expected to be built at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant and would compete directly with the Jeep Gladiator. Bronco Pickup Plans Take Shape…
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