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Vehicle Repossessions Rise as Auto Loan Costs Pressure Buyers
Vehicle repossessions are rising as Americans face higher transaction prices and increasingly expensive auto loans, with recent Edmunds data highlighting the financial strain facing modern car buyers. At New York Repo, repossessions increased 20 percent between May 2025 and May 2026, according to operations manager Robert Plants. Vehicle Repossessions Increase as Costs Rise Affordable cars…
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New Lexus LFA May Switch From EV to Plug-In Hybrid
The new Lexus LFA is still expected to arrive as a modern halo car, but its powertrain may be changing. A report from Japan claims the next LFA could use a plug-in hybrid setup instead of becoming a fully electric supercar, although the information remains unconfirmed. Lexus LFA Powertrain Plans Remain Unclear The new LFA…
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Mercedes-AMG Teases New GT SUV in Latest Reveal
Mercedes-AMG has teased another new model as the performance division continues expanding its lineup, with five new AMG models joining the range in eight months. The unnamed crossover appears to have a fastback profile and could be a GT SUV, although AMG has not confirmed its identity or announced a premiere date. Mercedes-AMG Continues Its…
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Dodge Hornet Recall Hits 48,777 Vehicles Over Seat Belts
The latest Dodge Hornet recall affects 48,777 vehicles after rear seat belts were found capable of twisting during use, potentially preventing them from retracting or staying properly tight in a crash. The recall covers 40,386 Dodge Hornets and 8,391 Alfa Romeo Tonales. Rear Seat Belt Problem Triggers Recall According to the NHTSA document, certain rear…
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EV Prices Fall Below Hybrids as China Drives Global Shift
EV prices are now significantly lower than hybrid prices globally, as falling battery costs and China’s expanding electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities help make EVs more affordable. The shift comes as rising fuel prices bring renewed attention to electrified vehicles, even as hybrids maintain a sales advantage over EVs during the first half of the year.…
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Subaru Plans to Bring Its Auto Financing In-House
Subaru is preparing for a major change in how it handles vehicle financing, announcing plans to build its own captive finance business by 2030. The new operation is expected to provide retail loans, leases, and floor plan financing directly to customers and retailers, while Subaru of America will continue working with Chase during the transition.…
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Audi Patent Reveals a Highly Complex EREV Design
A new Audi patent describes an extended-range electric vehicle that could also operate like a conventional hybrid in certain situations, while sending power to the front wheels, rear wheels, or all four. The design, found by CarBuzz, is unusually complex but could reduce costs by eliminating one electric motor and its associated components. Audi’s EREV…
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Honda Prelude Impresses in Tough Moose Test at 50 MPH
The Honda Prelude is more than a dressed-up Civic, and a demanding series of handling tests from Spain’s km77 offers evidence. With Civic Type R hardware, adaptive dampers and a hybrid powertrain driving the front wheels, the Prelude completed the moose test at 50 mph (80 km/h) while clearing every cone. Honda Prelude Brings Type…
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GM China and SAIC Extend Joint Venture Through 2047
General Motors and SAIC have agreed to extend their joint venture in China for another 20 years, keeping the partnership in place through 2047 and strengthening GM’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market. GM and SAIC Extend Partnership SAIC and GM renewed their joint venture during a signing ceremony on August 5, agreeing to continue…
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Mercedes-AMG V8 Returns as the Brand Reverses Course
Mercedes-AMG is bringing V8 power back to its lineup, with new models expected to arrive before the end of 2026. AMG CEO Michael Scheibe told media that the division is doubling down on combustion engines again, reversing a strategy that had seen V8s disappear from several models. Mercedes-AMG V8 Models Are Coming Back SUVs are…
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