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VW’s Mission Efficiency Prototype Is Basically an XL1 for the Electric Age

Posted on 2026-09-16 by Mic

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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Car Sep 16, 2026

2028 Volvo XC90’s New Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain Will Save You Money

Posted on 2026-09-162026-09-17 by Mic

Looking for substantial pure-electric driving range with the added security of a gas engine? Well, Volvo’s new “long-range” plug-in hybrid powertrain might be right up your alley. It’s coming to the three-row XC90, as well asthe smaller XC60for the 2028 model year, and this T8 variant provides nearly double the EV-only range of the outgoing […]

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Car Sep 15, 2026

Jeep Unveils the 2027 Wrangler JL-2A as a Heritage Tribute to Its Post-WWII CJ-2A Origins

Posted on 2026-09-15 by Mic

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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Car Sep 15, 2026

Ford Files Patent for a System That Moves a Parked Truck Using Its Tailgate Handle

Posted on 2026-09-15 by Mic

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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Car Sep 15, 2026

Tesla Teases an October 1 Roadster Reveal Featuring a Hovering Car Powered by SpaceX Thrusters

Posted on 2026-09-15 by Mic

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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Car Sep 15, 2026

2028 Volvo XC60 Has a Prettier Face and a Lot More Electric-Only Range

Posted on 2026-09-152026-09-17 by Mic

The Volvo XC60 is unlike most of its competition. It doesn’t feign sportiness, with a lineup that lacks a true performance model. Volvo’s bestselling model of all time also avoids shouty styling and doesn’t overwhelm its customers with countless à la carte options. No, the XC60 stays true to its Scandinavian roots, and while this […]

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Car Sep 15, 2026

2027 Ford F-150 Gains a New Engine and a Carhartt-Branded Model

Posted on 2026-09-152026-09-17 by Mic

Back in August, we reported some notable changes coming to the F-150 lineup, and now Ford has confirmed those updates by revealing the 2027 F-150. Along with revised grille and wheel designs, the F-150 gets a new base engine, upgraded BlueCruise hands-free driving-assistance technology, and new lower-priced versions of the Tremor andRaptoroff-roaders. The visual changes […]

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Car Sep 14, 2026

New BMW i7 now assembled in India, only the second market after Germany

Posted on 2026-09-142026-09-17 by Mic

BMW has started local assembly of the fully electric i7 in India, with production of the flagship sedan now underway at the company’s Chennai plant. India is now the second country after Germany’s Dingolfing plant to assemble the i7 locally. i7 joins Chennai’s local assembly line Until now, the BMW i7 had been built exclusively […]

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Car Sep 14, 2026

BYD Takes On The Tesla Semi With Its Own 372-Mile Truck

Posted on 2026-09-142026-09-18 by Mic

Tesla isn’t the only brand showcasing its new European electric semi trucks at the IAA Transportation 2026 show today in Hanover, Germany. BYD also showed off its own vision for the future of electric long-haul trucking, and while it looks much more traditional than Tesla’s Semi, it’s anything but conventional under the skin. It’s called […]

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Car Sep 14, 2026

This Rare Ford Cortina Wagon Is Infused with Lotus Spirit

Posted on 2026-09-142026-09-18 by Mic

Whenever the debate kicks off over who holds the title as the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, one soft-spoken Scot always turns up as a contender. Born in Fife in 1936, Jim Clark arrived in the 1960s with a blaze of near-superhuman car control, storming his way to two world championships. He didn’t […]

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Car Sep 13, 2026

Survey: These Vehicles Will Most Likely Hit the 250,000-Mile Mark

Posted on 2026-09-132026-09-18 by Mic

Long-term reliability is the ultimate bragging right for a road car, more so than top speed or acceleration times. Sure, the odd on-ramp blast can be fun, but in the real world, it’s dependability that keeps money in your pocket and also tends to make you fond of a machine that never lets you down. […]

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Car Sep 12, 2026

The Bovensiepen Spider Is What a BMW Alpina Z4 Would’ve Been

Posted on 2026-09-122026-09-18 by Mic

The luxury two-seat roadster segment has vanished from the U.S. The nail in the coffin came when BMW ended production of the Z4 earlier this year, closing the book on a niche that once also included theAudi TT and Mercedes-Benz SLK-class (later renamedSLC-class). But one company wants to keep that spirit alive just a bit […]

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Car Sep 12, 2026

Japan’s Floating Parking Spot Keeps Cars Safe from Floodwaters

Posted on 2026-09-122026-09-18 by Mic

Flooding can be a nightmare when it comes to vehicle ownership, as even brief immersion can ruin everything from the electronics to the upholstery. Even the few EVs that are designed to briefly float aren’t safe and can be carried away and damaged by surging or receding waters. Now, there’s an innovative solution out of […]

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Car Sep 12, 2026

2027 Porsche 718 EV Spied Testing with Nearly No Camouflage

Posted on 2026-09-122026-09-18 by Mic

Despite several setbacks, development of the 2027 Porsche 718 EV continues to march along. New photos taken by our spy photographer captured a prototype of the upcoming electric Boxster testing at the Nürburgring. The photos are the best look yet that we’ve gotten of the next-generation 718, and show the car with nearly no camouflage […]

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Car Sep 12, 2026

2027 Mini 1998 GT Provides JCW Moves without Breaking the Bank

Posted on 2026-09-122026-09-18 by Mic

If the John Cooper Works variant of the Mini Cooperis a bit too hot, but the base setup is a bit too cold, Mini thinks it has the perfect Goldilocks solution for you. Meet the Mini 1998 GT, the newest model in the brand’s “Icon drop” run of special-edition Minis. The 1998 GT gets the […]

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Car Sep 12, 2026

This Toyota Patent Turns Your Car into a Hands-Free Camera

Posted on 2026-09-122026-09-18 by Mic

By now drivers should know that using a handheld device to take a picture while behind the wheel is unsafe, and in many jurisdictions it’s illegal—for good and obvious reasons. But there are still things we see while on the road that we’d like to document for later or learn more about. A recent Toyota […]

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Car Sep 12, 2026

This Porsche 911 Turbo S Is a Near-Twin to Michael Jordan’s Car

Posted on 2026-09-122026-09-18 by Mic

Last week, a Ferrari 550 Maranello formerly owned by Michael Jordan cropped up for auction, which prompted a car-spotting rewatch of ESPN’sThe Last Dancedocumentary. Among the sweet rides seen on screen was a Guards Red Porsche 911 Turbo S, a connoisseur’s choice made by His Airness. Now, the near-twin to that car has turned up […]

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Car Sep 11, 2026

McLaren Reveals Plans for an 810 HP Hybrid P34 Supercar, an SUV, and a Luxury Brand Overhaul

Posted on 2026-09-11 by Mic

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. […]

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BMW Reveals the F 450 RR, an Entry-Level Sportbike With Superbike Aerodynamics

Waymo Plans First Canadian Robotaxi Expansion in Toronto for 2028

Roads? Where the New Tesla Roadster Is Going, It Doesn’t Need Them

Alfa Romeo Unveils Radical Cuorerosso Concept During the Paris Motor Show

DeLorean Becomes the First American Team to Join Airspeeder’s Electric Flying Car Racing Series

VW’s Mission Efficiency Prototype Is Basically an XL1 for the Electric Age

2028 Volvo XC90’s New Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain Will Save You Money

Jeep Unveils the 2027 Wrangler JL-2A as a Heritage Tribute to Its Post-WWII CJ-2A Origins

Ford Files Patent for a System That Moves a Parked Truck Using Its Tailgate Handle

Tesla Teases an October 1 Roadster Reveal Featuring a Hovering Car Powered by SpaceX Thrusters

2028 Volvo XC60 Has a Prettier Face and a Lot More Electric-Only Range

2027 Ford F-150 Gains a New Engine and a Carhartt-Branded Model

New BMW i7 now assembled in India, only the second market after Germany

BYD Takes On The Tesla Semi With Its Own 372-Mile Truck

This Rare Ford Cortina Wagon Is Infused with Lotus Spirit

Survey: These Vehicles Will Most Likely Hit the 250,000-Mile Mark

The Bovensiepen Spider Is What a BMW Alpina Z4 Would’ve Been

Japan’s Floating Parking Spot Keeps Cars Safe from Floodwaters

2027 Porsche 718 EV Spied Testing with Nearly No Camouflage

2027 Mini 1998 GT Provides JCW Moves without Breaking the Bank

This Toyota Patent Turns Your Car into a Hands-Free Camera

This Porsche 911 Turbo S Is a Near-Twin to Michael Jordan’s Car

McLaren Reveals Plans for an 810 HP Hybrid P34 Supercar, an SUV, and a Luxury Brand Overhaul