Porsche and British company Hedley Studios officially revealed the Porsche 550 Spyder J, an 80-percent scale, all-electric replica of the classic sports car. Created as an officially licensed reimagining, the limited-edition vehicle was built to mark 75 years of Porsche Motorsport. The original 1953 Porsche 550 Spyder remains a foundational motorsport legend, having secured a […]
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Car
Sep 16, 2026
VW’s Mission Efficiency Prototype Is Basically an XL1 for the Electric Age
A little over a decade ago, Volkswagen launched the teardrop-shaped XL1 diesel-hybrid, an ultra-efficient hypermiler capable of returning 100 kms of range for 1 liter of fuel (around 250 mpg). Not just a concept, VW actually built and sold a couple hundred of these rolling science projects, albeit at about the same price as a […]
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Sep 15, 2026
Jeep Unveils the 2027 Wrangler JL-2A as a Heritage Tribute to Its Post-WWII CJ-2A Origins
Over 80 years ago, the end of fighting in 1945 saw the World War II Willys MB military vehicle adapted for civilian work across farms, ranches and job sites. That pivotal transition birthed the original CJ-2A and sparked a lineage that directly evolved into the modern off-roader. Jeep paid homage to those archival roots with […]
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Sep 15, 2026
Ford Files Patent for a System That Moves a Parked Truck Using Its Tailgate Handle
Ford Global Technologies has officially secured U.S. patent #12,728,722, introducing a control mechanism designed to let operators move a stationary pickup truck without entering the cab. Officially titled “Systems and methods for moving a vehicle using externally mounted HMI,” the documentation outlines a physical interface that provides a manual solution for interacting with a stationary […]
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Sep 15, 2026
Tesla Teases an October 1 Roadster Reveal Featuring a Hovering Car Powered by SpaceX Thrusters
Tesla dropped a Friday teaser image and a website countdown to announce an October 1 reveal event for the new Tesla Roadster. Stamped with a “10.01” date and the caption “Go for launch,” the artwork depicts a red car bathed in stark vertical lighting that mirrors a rocket launch pad. A ticking clock is now […]
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Sep 11, 2026
McLaren Reveals Plans for an 810 HP Hybrid P34 Supercar, an SUV, and a Luxury Brand Overhaul
McLaren is officially drawing up the blueprint for its next era, pivoting its identity from a performance manufacturer to a lifestyle powerhouse. During a recent confidential briefing with its retail network, the British automaker outlined a future product roadmap alongside sweeping changes to its brand aesthetic. Showroom floor transformations represent the most immediate cultural shift. […]
Toys
Sep 11, 2026
Toyota Gazoo Racing Releases the $2,500 USD GR KART to Bring Motorsport to Everyday Families
Toyota Gazoo Racing has released the GR KART to democratize the track. The entry-level vehicle costs approximately $2,500 USD and makes motorsports accessible to families. This release follows the vision of Toyota Motor Corporation chairman Akio Toyoda to make grassroots racing as simple as baseball or soccer. By delivering a transportable design, the company eliminates […]
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Sep 10, 2026
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to launch first sedan lineup Formula S on September 16
BYD’s personalized sub-brand Fang Cheng Bao said Thursday that it will officially launch its first sedan lineup, the Formula S series, on September 16. Fang Cheng Bao announced the launch date on Weibo without providing further details. Final prices for the Formula S sedan and Formula S GT shooting brake will be unveiled at the […]
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Sep 10, 2026
2028 Volvo XC40’s Newest Nip and Tuck Is an Exercise in Subtlety
You might not realize it at first glance, but Volvo’s design team put a lot of work into the XC40’s latest makeover. The styling changes apply to the 2028 model year, with the subcompact luxury SUV adopting an even more sophisticated appearance. The updates continue inside, and the technology suite is new and improved. All […]
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Sep 10, 2026
10,000 Toyota C-HR EVs Recalled Due to Overcharged Batteries
2026 has seen Toyota substantially expand its lineup of electric SUVs in the United States. Along with a thorough refresh of the bZ4X, which saw the nameplate simplified to bZ, Toyota also introduced the more wagon-like bZ Woodland and the smaller C-HR. Now, however, the latter has hit some trouble. Last week, Toyota announced that […]
Moto
Sep 9, 2026
Aston Martin and Brough Superior Take the AMB 002 Roadster to the Street
Aston Martin and Brough Superior are taking their motorcycle collaboration onto public roads with the AMB 002 Roadster. Following the track-only AMB 001 and AMB 001 Pro, the new model is the partnership’s first street-legal motorcycle, with production limited to 300 units. Its carbon-fiber bodywork translates familiar Aston Martin details into a two-wheeled form. Crescent-shaped […]
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Sep 9, 2026
BMW’s Neue Klasse iX3 electric SUV appears in China filing ahead of November deliveries
BMW’s Neue Klasse iX3 electric SUV (sport utility vehicle) has appeared in China’s latest regulatory filing catalog, advancing preparations for the launch of a model already open for pre-orders, with deliveries set to begin in November. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released its 411th batch of vehicle filings on Tuesday. The version listed […]
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Sep 9, 2026
Volkswagen Group Is Reportedly Weighing a Sale of Ducati
Volkswagen Group is officially putting its portfolio under the microscope with Ducati potentially on the chopping block. This evaluation of the Italian motorcycle brand belongs to a massive corporate overhaul designed to focus the conglomerate strictly on its core carmaking business. The move arrives as Volkswagen initiates a sweeping restructuring plan. Last week the group […]
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Sep 9, 2026
Polestar Teases Low-Slung Concept to Hit Us While We’re Down
Polestar just revealed its newest concept car, and the design feels a bit like rubbing salt in a fresh wound. There’s nothing wrong with the concept—quite the contrary, actually—and that’s the problem, since Polestar won’t be selling cars in the United States after this year. The reveal shows a low-slung car called the “Formula 2030” […]
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Sep 8, 2026
The Only Factory Matte Black Ferrari Enzo Is Heading to Auction With Royal Family Provenance
The hypercar market is currently defined by pristine archival examples, but few machines carry the sheer exclusivity of the 2004 Ferrari Enzo currently surfacing for sale. Offered directly through the RM Sotheby’s ‘Sealed’ sales platform, this specific chassis stands in a league of its own as the only Ferrari Enzo to be painted in Matte […]
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Sep 8, 2026
Audi Brings Back the A2 After 25 Years as the New A2 e-tron Electric Crossover
Twenty-five years after the original model debuted as an expensive outlier, the four rings are running it back with the 2027 Audi A2 e-tron. The 1999 Audi A2 was an all-aluminum vehicle that hit the streets ahead of the market curve, ultimately suffering from poor sales due to its premium price tag. Today’s reboot completely […]
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Sep 8, 2026
Jeep Recalls 328,381 Grand Cherokees over Detaching Coil Springs
Jeep issued a recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over an issue that could affect up to 328,381 Grand Cherokee models. The recall covers some Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, and Grand Cherokee 4XE models. The long-wheelbase models extend from the 2021–2023 model years, while the standard GC and the 4XE version […]
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Sep 8, 2026
Avatr teases 9-series flagship SUV co-designed with Huawei Qiankun, due by year-end
Avatr Technology on Tuesday unveiled the exterior of its flagship 9-series SUV (sport utility vehicle), setting the stage for a launch by year-end. The electric vehicle (EV) maker, backed by Changan Automobile (SZSE: 000625), Huawei and CATL (HKEX: 3750), said the model was jointly designed by Avatr and Huawei Qiankun. Avatr released 3 exterior images […]