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Honda CR-V Hybrid Could Launch Earlier Than Expected
Honda could introduce its next-generation CR-V hybrid sooner than expected, potentially putting additional pressure on Toyota’s new all-hybrid RAV4. Production of the new CR-V hybrid is reportedly set to begin in Canada in February, followed by Honda plants in Indiana and Ohio in March, potentially bringing the vehicles to dealers before summer. Next Honda CR-V…
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Audi A4 e-tron Launch Delayed to 2029 as Rivals Advance
Audi has delayed the launch of its first mass-market electric midsize sedan, the A4 e-tron, to 2029, with production potentially starting in March at the earliest. The latest delay follows CEO Gernot Döllner’s decision to redesign the car around a 48-volt electrical architecture instead of the 12-volt setup originally outlined for Volkswagen Group’s SSP platform.…
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Mitsuoka LA1 Revealed With Corvette C1-Inspired Design
The Mitsuoka LA1 is the latest retro-styled roadster from Japan’s niche automaker, and its design reaches even further into Corvette history than the company’s Rock Star. Inspired by the original Corvette C1 of the 1950s, the LA1 brings classic American styling cues to a modern roadster base. Mitsuoka LA1 Brings Back Corvette C1 Styling Mitsuoka…
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2027 Chevrolet Suburban Tops $121,000 Fully Loaded
The 2027 Chevrolet Suburban remains one of the most recognizable American SUVs, with six variants and a wide range of available options. Fully equipped through Chevrolet’s configurator, the Suburban High Country 4WD reaches $121,353 including destination charges. 2027 Chevrolet Suburban Offers Six Variants The Chevrolet Suburban is available in six variants, ranging from 2WD to…
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2026 Aston Martin DB12 S: Is the V12 Worth the Cost?
The 2026 Aston Martin DB12 S brings more power, sharper handling and lower weight to the DB12, creating a sportier alternative to the standard grand tourer. With 690 horsepower, quicker acceleration and a $276,000 starting price, the DB12 S sits between Aston Martin’s softer cruisers and its more extreme models. What Makes the DB12 S…
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Chinese Automakers Are Putting Pressure on U.S. Carmakers
Chinese automakers are putting growing pressure on established carmakers as their lower prices and expanding presence overseas raise concerns about market share and profitability. Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz told Reuters that Chinese cars can be 30% to 40% cheaper than rival models in markets including Italy, Spain and France. Hyundai Warns of Growing Chinese Competition…
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Gatwick Airport Adds Robots to Park Cars Near Terminal
Gatwick Airport has started introducing robots to park passengers’ cars at its south terminal, creating what the airport describes as “the first robotic airport parking service in the UK.” The system is designed to help passengers park closer to the terminal while allowing robots to handle the parking process. How Gatwick’s Robotic Parking Works Drivers…
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GM Safety Innovations Shaped a Century of Safer Driving
General Motors has spent more than a century developing automotive safety technologies, from the electric self-starter introduced on the 1912 Cadillac to modern driver-assistance systems. During GM’s Global Safety Week, Regina Carto, Vice President of Global Product Safety, Systems and Certification, highlighted several of the company’s safety milestones. GM’s Early Automotive Safety Innovations GM introduced…
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2027 World Car of the Year Field Nears Half Chinese Models
The 2027 World Car of the Year candidates highlight the growing presence of Chinese automakers in the global automotive market, with 27 of the 56 vehicles currently eligible for the award coming from Chinese marques. The field also includes models with Chinese ownership ties, further expanding the influence of Chinese automotive brands in this year’s…
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Hyundai Patents a New Removable Hardtop Roof System
Hyundai has patented a modular removable hardtop system that could make taking roof panels off and reinstalling them easier for a single person. Discovered by Car and Driver, the Modular Canopy Assembly System patent was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Hyundai’s Modular Roof Panel Design The patent describes a modular roof…
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