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2024-08-29

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Releases & Reviews

2025 Chevy Equinox Gets with the Program (5 minute read)

Chevy’s popular compact SUV, the Equinox, has finally received a much-needed redesign for 2025. The updates include a more rugged look, an 11.3-inch touchscreen, and improved interior materials. Despite the overhaul, the Equinox remains a modest performer with its 175-hp engine, now paired with a CVT. However, its value proposition remains strong, starting at $31,080.

Ford GT Mk IV Is on an Entirely Different Level (6 minute read)

The Ford GT Mk IV, a track-only beast with over 800 hp, is designed to push limits far beyond its racing sibling. With a price tag of $1.7 million, the Mk IV delivers extreme performance through advanced aerodynamics and a powerful 3.8-liter, twin turbocharged V6. This ultimate version of the Ford GT offers an unparalleled driving experience for those lucky enough to get behind the wheel. Click through to see pictures.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

How the 2025 Volvo EX90 Is “Learning” To Replace You, The Driver (4 minute read)

The Volvo EX90 isn’t just another electric SUV—it’s a learning machine. Equipped with NVIDIA’s Orin processor and lidar technology, the EX90 will start in “learning mode,” gradually gaining driverless capabilities through OTA updates. Volvo’s cautious approach focuses on safety and gradual improvement, aiming to outsmart human drivers eventually.

Will This New Tech Cool and Heat Your Next Car? (3 minute read)

Hyundai and Kia are pioneering new temperature management technologies, including a nano cooling film that can reduce interior temperatures by up to 54°F. This, along with a Radiant Heating System and metal-coated heated glass, promises to conserve energy and improve range. These innovations highlight the automakers’ commitment to making their cars increasingly efficient and comfortable.

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Car Culture

Finally: Hyundai Confirms the N Vision 74 for Production (4 minute read)

Hyundai has officially greenlit the N Vision 74 for production, making it one of the 21 electric models set to launch by 2030. Though the specifics of the powertrain remain under wraps, the concept’s 671-hp hydrogen fuel cell may be retained in its extremely limited run of 100 units. Production could begin as early as 2026, signaling Hyundai’s ambitious foray into high-performance EVs. Click through to see pictures.

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe Quick Review (18 minute watch)

The new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 combines the C-Class and E-Class coupes into a single, stylish model with a 443-hp inline-six engine. While it delivers solid performance and tech features for the price, its heavy build and slightly confusing positioning may leave enthusiasts craving more. It’s a great-looking car that sits in a middle ground, offering more luxury than sportiness.

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Miscellaneous

Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath is Stepping Down Amid Flagging Sales (3 minute read)

Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar’s CEO since its inception, is resigning as the company grapples with declining sales and financial woes. Michael Lohscheller, the former CEO of Opel, will take the reins as Polestar attempts to navigate a challenging EV market. This leadership change underscores the brand’s need to revitalize its strategy amid stiff competition and economic pressures.

Mercedes-Benz AMG PureSpeed Enters Final Testing (4 minute read)

Mercedes-Benz AMG is nearing the launch of the PureSpeed, the first member of its Mythos series. This windscreen-less speedster, powered by a likely twin-turbo V-8, is set to offer a pure driving experience with extreme aerodynamics and limited production of just 250 units. The design makes a clear nod to the brand’s F1 heritage with a halo protection system. The PureSpeed’s final testing is underway, signaling its imminent debut as a future collector’s item. Click through to see pictures.

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Revuelto review (and a hybrid Lamborghini you HAVEN’T heard of) (18 minute watch)

Lamborghini’s hybrid Revuelto delivers a 1,001 horsepower, V12 symphony through the Tuscan countryside.

Toyota suspends Japan factories due to Typhoon Shanshan (2 minute read)

Toyota halts production at all 14 Japanese factories as Typhoon Shanshan, with 157 mph winds, approaches, causing widespread rain and landslides across the country.

The Ariel E-Nomad Is An Electric Off-Road Buggy With A Body Made Of Flax (2 minute read)

Ariel’s new E-Nomad concept is an electric off-road buggy with bodywork made from flax, offering a lightweight build and 150-mile range from a 41 kWh battery.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Three-Row SUV To Be Built In America; 560-Mile ‘EREV’ In 2026 (3 minute read)

Hyundai announced the upcoming Ioniq 9, a three-row electric SUV to be built in Georgia, along with plans for a 560-mile range Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) in 2026.

Dutch watchdog fines Uber $324 million for alleged inadequate protection of drivers’ data (2 minute read)

Uber faces a substantial fine from the Dutch Data Protection Authority for transferring European drivers’ personal data to the U.S. without adequate protection, a decision Uber intends to appeal.

Nissan Unveils Sharp 2025 Kicks Crossover (2 minute read)

Nissan’s 2025 Kicks features a stylish redesign, with new tech like Zero Gravity seats and AWD available for the first time, while aiming to keep prices under $30,000.