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Acura MDX Type S production is set to pause after the 2026 model year as uncertainty surrounding stricter EPA emissions standards adds pressure to the luxury brand’s shrinking U.S. lineup. The 355-horsepower midsize SUV will not return for 2027, according to Acura spokesperson Andrew Quillin, as reported by Automotive News. Acura MDX Type S Will…

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The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 are set to introduce GM’s new Generation VI small-block V8 engines, but the latest powertrains may bring an unwelcome change for some owners. The 5.7-liter L76 and 6.6-liter L78 engines are expected to rely on a digital oil-level readout instead of a traditional physical dipstick. New…

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The 2027 Lexus IS is adding a new Envious Special Appearance Package as the long-running sports sedan enters another model year. Available on F SPORT Design and F Sport trims, the package combines Envious Green paint with black forged wheels and green-accented interior details. Envious Green Leads the Lexus IS Updates The Lexus IS is…

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The Mazda Spirit Racing 3 could revive Mazda’s performance-focused spirit in the U.S. with a high-output Mazda3 hatchback and a more powerful turbocharged engine. A Japanese report says the production model could be revealed as soon as the first half of 2027, although Mazda has not confirmed the vehicle. Mazda’s Performance Era Could Return Mazdaspeed…

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Subaru is updating the Crosstrek and Impreza for the Japanese market, but the changes will not be identical in the United States. The biggest Crosstrek change is the removal of the combustion-only powertrain in Japan, while Subaru of America says it has no plans to discontinue the ICE-only Crosstrek in the U.S. Subaru Crosstrek Keeps…

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Toyota is moving ahead with a hydrogen-powered HiLux pickup, confirming plans to begin building a fuel-cell version of the truck for 2028. The hydrogen HiLux will use a fuel cell rather than a hydrogen combustion engine and is set to launch in Europe alongside battery-electric and combustion-powered versions. Toyota Confirms Fuel-Cell HiLux Production The announcement…

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Ford’s long-running dominance of the North American Truck of the Year awards has hit a major setback. After winning the award six consecutive times, Ford has failed to make the Best of 2027 list and will not compete among the finalists this year. Ford Is Missing From the 2027 NACTOY List The 2027 North American…

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General Motors is losing ground to Toyota in the U.S. market as demand shifts toward hybrids, a segment where GM has little to offer mainstream buyers. According to Cox Automotive data, GM’s U.S. market share fell from 17.6 percent in the first half of 2025 to 16.8 percent over the same period this year, while…

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Geely has opened pre-sales for the Galaxy 700, its first SUV focused on off-road capability, and the response has been immediate. The Chinese automaker recorded 10,000 orders within nine minutes and reached 43,900 refundable pre-orders during the first hour. The limited-production “Land Ark” launch edition, which is capped at 700 units, sold out almost instantly.…

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McLaren Automotive is accelerating its future plans with a £500 million GBP investment, equivalent to $669,090,000 at the time of writing, aimed at expanding manufacturing, engineering and operations in the United Kingdom. The investment is expected to bring next-generation models sooner while supporting new innovations, additional vehicle segments, more jobs and the development of McLaren…

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