Hyundai unveiled the new 2027 Hyundai Tucson, introducing a radical departure from the curvier outgoing model. The fifth-generation crossover steps into a bolder aesthetic utilizing the brand’s Art of Steel design language. Up front, a full-width lighting bar pairs with vertical H-shaped LED daytime running lights while indirect lighting produces a soft glow to emphasize […]
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Aug 22, 2026
BMW Recalls 27,720 Cars That Could Roll Away or Lose Rear-Wheel Power
BMW issued a recall for nearly 28,000 sedans that pose a rollaway risk and could lose rear-wheel power completely. The recall affects 27,720 vehicles split between the 8-series, 5-series, and 750e xDrive lineups, according to documents filed with the NHTSA. The affected 8-series models are from the 2022–2026 model years, while affected 5-series models range […]
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Aug 21, 2026
California Officially Adopts Replacement Tire Efficiency Program
On Monday, the state of California announcedit is officially moving forward with its Replacement Tire Efficiency Program. This California Energy Commission program will be the country’s first set of regulations concerning what replacement tires are available in the aftermarket to purchase. We’vereported on the Replacement Tire Efficiency Programin the months leading up to its approval. […]
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Aug 21, 2026
Genesis Reveals Details on the Upcoming GV80 Hybrid’s Powertrain
Genesis is finally getting into the hybrid game with the GV80 Hybrid, a new variant of the mid-size luxury SUV that promises better fuel economy. The gas-electric powertrain uses a turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-four engine, augmented with electric motors to deliver 347 horsepower. That fits neatly in between theGV80’sexisting nonhybrid powertrains, the 300-hp turbo 2.5-liter four-cylinder […]
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Aug 21, 2026
Monterey Car Week Is a Five-Day Extravaganza of Automotive Aspiration
Monterey Car Weekjust concluded last weekend, and we learned quite a lot from this year’s iteration. Each year, droves of car enthusiasts flock to Northern California for the annual Monterey Car Week held across the namesake town, as well as the neighboring town ofCarmel, to witness the absolute best of the best in car culture. […]
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Aug 21, 2026
Voltempo Reimagines Heavy Logistics With a “Box on Wheels” Electric Lorry
UK electric vehicle specialist Voltempo is engineering a cabless autonomous rigid lorry that pushes heavy goods transport beyond current legal dimensions. The prototype stretches to 15.6 meters in length and utilizes a five-axle layout with a 42-tonne capacity. By completely ditching the traditional driver space, the vehicle transforms into what founder Michael Boxwell calls a […]
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Aug 21, 2026
Can-Am Drops Two Unrestricted SxS Concepts to Signal Future Design Direction
Can-Am introduced two wild side-by-side concepts that push the boundaries of extreme all-terrain engineering. Dubbed the Defender Prerunner and Maverick R XRay, these conceptual flights of fancy serve as unrestricted design studies rather than impending production models. Unencumbered by mass-manufacturing realities, the brand’s designers created aggressive purpose-built machines that signal future stylistic evolutions in the […]
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Aug 20, 2026
Toyota Uses Acoustic “Plastic Hammer” Diagnostic Tool To Solve Massive V6 Engine Recall
Toyota engineers have devised an unorthodox but highly scientific solution to diagnose a massive engine recall affecting over a hundred thousand vehicles. Mechanics are now testing the recalled 3.4-liter twin-turbo V-6 engines found in recent Tundra trucks and Lexus SUVs by striking them with a custom plastic hammer. The striking procedure addresses a critical manufacturing […]
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Aug 20, 2026
Toyota Celebrates 60 Years of Corolla With Limited 2027 Special Edition
Toyota officially unveiled the 2027 Corolla alongside a new 60th Anniversary Special Edition that honors the nameplate’s global debut in 1966. Over six decades, the compact car transformed into a staple of the global automotive landscape. Now the brand aims to celebrate that enduring legacy by outfitting the commemorative model with specialized styling tweaks and […]
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Aug 20, 2026
Cadillac Challenges European Hypercar Houses With Track-Only V-One Concept
Cadillac disrupted Monterey Car Week by unveiling the V-One at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering. The track-only hypercar concept is born directly from the brand’s championship-winning V-Series.R Le Mans prototype. The vehicle utilizes the exact same Dallara carbon fiber monocoque and pushrod-actuated suspension as the competition model. However, freed from strict LMDh class regulations, the […]
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Aug 20, 2026
2028 Genesis GV90 Is a True Flagship with Coach Doors and a Crazy Interior
If luxury is all about excess, then Genesis must be doing something right with its new flagship, the GV90. This new electric SUV is the largest, most powerful, and most luxurious Genesis model yet, and it will offer a ridiculous slate of available features and an ultra-luxury version called the GV90 Neolun with coach doors […]
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Aug 20, 2026
Tesla Semi electric HGV is coming to Europe
Tesla is expanding its European line-up, with the all-electric Semi truck on its way to this side of the Atlantic. Set to make its European debut in September at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany, the Tesla Semi is the EV brand’s take on traditional American semi-trucks. The original concept was revealed a decade […]
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Aug 20, 2026
After BYD, now Chery is considering to enter Japan
It appears that Chery now has its sights set on Japan, as a recently online brand preview was held in Japan. During said brand preview event,Car Watchreported that Chery revealed that it is “considering entering the Japanese market”. The Wuhu-based company went on to say, “We recognize Japan as one of the important markets in […]
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Aug 19, 2026
Mercedes-Benz’s C-Class Gets an EV-Inspired Facelift for 2027
Mercedes-Benz is blurring the visual lines between its internal combustion and electric lineups with a comprehensive refresh for the 2027 C-Class. While the brand recently introduced an entirely new electric variant, this latest update focuses on the traditional gas-powered sedan. The strategic facelift brings the ICE model closer in aesthetic alignment with its battery-powered siblings […]
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Aug 19, 2026
Euro 7 Regulations Threaten Future of Audi’s 2.5-Liter Turbocharged Engine
The distinctive roar of the Audi RS3 might not be silenced just yet. For half a century, the odd-cylindered inline-five engine has served as a cultural hallmark for Audi. While the recent RS3 Competition Limited release felt like a swan song for the iconic motor, Audi Sport boss Rolf Michl recently revealed that internal evaluations […]
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Aug 19, 2026
Next-Gen Mini Cooper EV Could Go Rear-Wheel Drive
Some traditions are sacrosanct while others are more like habits. The Mini Cooper featuring a front-wheel-drive platform probably isn’t an inviolable rule, but it is something we’ve come to expect. Interestingly, a new report from Autocar subverts those same expectations and suggests that the next-generation Cooper Electric could adopt a rear-drive setup. According to the […]
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Aug 19, 2026
Lamborghini Packs GT3-Derived Traction Control Into the Revuelto SV
Lamborghini has officially unveiled the Revuelto SV during Monterey Car Week. The Italian automaker’s flagship V-12 hybrid powertrain receives a massive power increase for the Super Veloce variant, jumping to 1,050 horsepower and 1,051 lb-ft of torque. This performance boost stems from a more energy-dense 7.3 kWh battery pack that provides an extra 190 kW […]
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Aug 18, 2026
BYD Opens Milan Design Studio to Spearhead European Luxury Expansion for Denza
BYD is officially bringing the fight to Europe’s luxury heavyweights. The Chinese automotive giant has established a dedicated studio for its premium Denza brand at its European headquarters in Milan. Spearheading the initiative is design chief Wolfgang Egger, an industry veteran whose resume includes pivotal stints at Alfa Romeo, Audi and Lamborghini. The primary mission […]