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SRT’s eBoost Air Could Solve Turbo Lag With Electric Boost
Turbochargers are expected to power about 45% of the vehicles sold in the U.S. this year, or at least 7 million vehicles. While they can help balance performance and fuel economy, turbocharged engines can suffer from a familiar problem: a delay in power delivery known as turbo lag. SRT, the performance arm of Stellantis, believes…
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Flock Cameras Raise New Privacy Concerns Across the U.S.
Flock cameras are facing growing scrutiny in the U.S. as their expanding use of artificial intelligence and machine learning makes vehicle movements searchable across a nationwide network. While the technology can help law enforcement track down criminals and save time and resources, critics are raising concerns about how the system could be misused. Flock Cameras…
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2027 BMW X5 by Kith Reveals New Frozen Titanium Silver
The 2027 BMW X5 by Kith is the centerpiece of the latest collaboration between BMW and fashion brand Kith, connecting the new SUV with a heavily restored 2000 BMW X5 owned by Kith founder and CEO Ronnie Fieg. Chapter IV of the partnership brings together the first-generation E53 X5 and the all-new 2027 X5, with…
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MINI Convertible Stardust Edition Brings a Bold New Look
The MINI Convertible Stardust Edition adds distinctive styling to MINI’s drop-top lineup with a rare BMW color, rally-inspired wheels and a black interior. Launched in India earlier this week, the special edition is exclusive to the Indian market and costs only modestly more than the standard MINI Convertible. MINI Convertible Stardust Edition Gets a Rare…
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Luxeed RX Brings Ferrari-Inspired Styling to a $37K EV
The Luxeed RX, a new electric crossover developed by Chinese automaker Chery and tech company Huawei, draws heavily from the design and proportions of the Ferrari Purosangue while targeting a dramatically lower price. The electric SUV is expected to cost around RMB 253,500, or approximately $37,000, compared with more than $400,000 for a new Ferrari…
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Ford GT Heritage Edition Sets Record With $2.1 Million Sale
A 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition with just 7.9 miles on the odometer has become the most expensive Ford GT ever sold after fetching $2,101,000 on Bring a Trailer. The exceptionally preserved supercar is one of only 343 Heritage Edition examples built. Just 7.9 Miles After Two Decades The car’s exceptionally low mileage was a…
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2026 Hyundai Tucson Keeps Buttons, Adds Hybrid Appeal
The 2026 Hyundai Tucson carries over unchanged after last year’s facelift, preserving a design customers already liked while retaining the updated interior’s physical buttons and knobs. With gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains available, the Tucson continues to offer buyers several ways to power the popular crossover. 2026 Hyundai Tucson Keeps Its Updated Design Hyundai…
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Mercedes-Benz CEO Says the Industry Went Too Far on Buttons
Mercedes-Benz screens have grown dramatically in size and number in recent years, but CEO Ola Källenius acknowledges that the industry may have gone too far in replacing physical controls with digital interfaces. Mercedes-Benz plans to bring back some physical buttons while continuing to expand its use of screens. Mercedes-Benz Screens Have Transformed Cabin Design New…
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Toyota RAV4 Goes Upmarket as Chinese Brands Gain Ground
The Toyota RAV4 is moving further upmarket in South Africa as Toyota responds to the growing influence of Chinese automakers in the country’s entry-level vehicle market. At the launch of the new RAV4, Toyota South Africa’s local PR boss Riaan Esterhuysen acknowledged that Chinese brands have reshaped the market, prompting Toyota to target a different…
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Mercedes-AMG Badge Lawsuit Claims Seats Can Cause Burns
A new federal lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz alleges that raised metallic AMG emblems installed in certain Mercedes seats can become dangerously hot when exposed to direct sunlight. Two drivers claim the badges can retain enough heat to cause burns when they come into contact with a driver’s or passenger’s skin. How the Mercedes-AMG Badge Can Become…
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