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Mercedes C 300 Electric Starts at $73,000 in Germany
The Mercedes-Benz C 300 4Matic Electric is now available to order in Germany, with a starting price of €62,951 including VAT, or roughly $73,000 at current exchange rates. The new model sits below the C 400 as the more accessible entry point in Mercedes-Benz’s electric C-Class lineup. What the C 300 Electric Offers The C…
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Ford Misses 2027 NACTOY Truck Finalist Shortlist
Ford’s six-year winning run in the truck category of the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards is set to end after the brand was left off the shortlist for the 2027 award. The new Slate Truck joins three established pickups competing for the North American Truck of the Year…
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AMG Electric SUV Debuts October 17 With YASA Motors
AMG is preparing to unveil its first ground-up electric SUV on October 17 in Stuttgart, marking only the second production model built on the company’s dedicated AMG.EA architecture. Unlike the G 63, GLE 63 and EQE SUV, the new model was developed as an AMG from the start rather than beginning as a Mercedes-Benz vehicle…
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BMW xDrive Class Action Lawsuit Targets Front Differential Failures
BMW is facing a class action lawsuit from owners alleging that the front differential in certain xDrive all-wheel-drive vehicles can fail prematurely despite being described as using lifetime fluid. The Case Against BMW The lawsuit claims BMW advised owners that changing the front differential fluid was no longer necessary because it was expected to last…
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California Makes 1985 Cars Officially Classics Under New Law
California has enacted a major change for classic and collector-car owners. Governor Gavin Newsom signed State Bill 1392 at Jay Leno’s Garage, beginning a phase-in of smog check exemptions for qualifying vehicles as new as model year 1985. 1985 Vehicles Gain Classic-Car Exemption State Bill 1392, backed by Jay Leno and automotive aftermarket industry group…
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Range Rover Fire Destroys Family Home in JLR Lawsuit
A Georgia family is suing JLR for millions of dollars after a fire destroyed their home, with the lawsuit alleging that a 2017 Range Rover caught fire while parked and that a malfunction involving its infotainment system caused the blaze. Fire Destroyed the Home on Christmas Eve The Mitchell family, including five children ages 12…
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Cayenne Electric Gets Major New Options in UK and Ireland
The Cayenne Electric range sold in the UK and Ireland for the MY27 model year is gaining several new options, including a major expansion of Paint to Sample, orderable wireless charging, electric self-closing doors and a new massage seat system. The changes apply specifically to those markets, and not every option currently has a confirmed…
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Hyundai Breathalyzer Patent Puts Alcohol Testing in Steering Wheel
A new Hyundai breathalyzer patent describes an in-car alcohol detection system built directly into the steering wheel, replacing aftermarket devices with a system designed to measure a driver’s breath alcohol level and prevent the vehicle from starting when the driver exceeds a set limit. Hyundai Wants a Built-In Breathalyzer In-car breathalyzers are becoming more common…
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New GM V8 Drops the Traditional Oil Dipstick
General Motors’ new Generation VI small-block V8 will bring a notable change to the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500: the 5.7-liter L76 and 6.6-liter L78 engines are expected to replace the traditional oil dipstick with a digital oil-level readout integrated into the redesigned infotainment system. New GM V8 Moves Oil Checks to…
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Hawks Motorsports Firehawk Packs 600 HP in Stage 1 Build
The Pontiac Firebird may be a less celebrated name among American performance cars, but Hawks Motorsports is giving the model a new lease on life with restomod builds inspired by the performance-focused Firehawk that debuted in 1991. The company’s Stage 1 Hawks Motorsports Firehawk produces 600 horsepower from a 6.2-liter LS3 V8. The Hawks Motorsports…
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