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Autonomous Driving Bias Raises New Pedestrian Safety Concerns
Autonomous driving technology is facing new questions about pedestrian safety after a study found that some autonomous systems may respond differently to pedestrians based on disability status or skin color. Study Finds Differences in Pedestrian Responses Automotive News reports that researchers in the United Kingdom found that large language models and video language models instructed…
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2026 ACSI Study Finds Hybrids Lead in Owner Satisfaction
Hybrid vehicles are leading the latest U.S. auto satisfaction rankings, with the 2026 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Automobile Study finding that hybrid owners report higher satisfaction than gasoline and electric vehicle owners. Hybrids Lead Satisfaction Rankings According to the 2026 ACSI Automobile Study, hybrid owners posted an ACSI score of 80 out of 100.…
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Chinese Automakers in U.S. Face Pushback From Auto Industry
The prospect of allowing Chinese automakers to build vehicles in the United States is facing strong opposition from major U.S. auto industry organizations, despite President Donald Trump recently saying he would be open to Chinese companies establishing assembly plants in the country. Trump Signals Openness to Chinese Auto Plants During an interview last week on…
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2026 Audi RS Q5 Spied With More Than 600 Horsepower
The Audi RS Q5 is finally on the way, and the first prototype has been spotted testing at the Nürburgring with expectations that it will deliver more than 600 horsepower. Audi is also planning both the upright SUV and an RS Q5 Sportback. Audi RS Q5 Spotted Testing The absence of an RS model in…
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Tesla Cybercab Faces NHTSA Review Over Self-Certification
The Tesla Cybercab is facing scrutiny from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after the agency raised questions about how the self-driving vehicle was certified. The concerns center on federal safety requirements that the Cybercab does not appear to meet, including rules covering steering wheels, brake pedals and mirrors. NHTSA Demands Answers From Tesla Self-driving…
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2027 Chevrolet Silverado Prices Rise, With One Key Exception
The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado is officially more expensive across much of its lineup, with major price increases on some trims. But Chevrolet is keeping one of its core Silverado models at exactly the same price as last year. 2027 Chevrolet Silverado Starts Above $40,000 The entry-level 2027 Silverado WT (Work Truck) starts at $38,600. With…
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2027 Subaru Forester Adds Hybrid Wilderness Model
The 2027 Subaru Forester lineup keeps most prices unchanged while adding more standard equipment and introducing an all-new Wilderness Hybrid model. Subaru is also reshuffling the trim lineup, with gas-only Sport and Touring models discontinued for 2027. 2027 Subaru Forester Prices Most 2027 Forester models carry over their 2026 MSRP, including the base Forester at…
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BMW Electric M3 Takes on an Italian Hill Climb
The BMW electric M3 concept is getting more dynamic testing ahead of its planned production debut in 2027. After making its dynamic debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the M Concept Neue Klasse has now tackled the Tutto Bene Hill Climb in Italy. BMW Electric M3 Concept Takes on Monte Mottarone The event was…
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BMW iX4 Production Is Coming to Hungary This Fall
The BMW iX4 appears to be nearing production as BMW prepares to add a second Neue Klasse model at its Debrecen factory in Hungary this fall. The automaker has confirmed that another model will join the iX3 on the assembly line, although it has not yet officially identified the vehicle. BMW iX4 Expected to Join…
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Rocketeer NC V6 Gives the Mazda Miata 300bhp
The Mazda MX-5 Miata has long followed a simple formula: keep the sports car light and compact while preserving its fun, approachable handling. Now, British tuning house Rocketeer is giving a previous-generation NC model a major power increase with a specially engineered V6. The Rocketeer NC Gets a Jaguar V6 The Rocketeer NC V6 is…
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