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2025-03-26
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Releases & Reviews
The 2026 Sierra EV adds a Standard Range battery, dropping the base Elevation trim to $64,495 while offering up to 440 miles (708 km) of range. An off-road AT4 joins the lineup, and top-tier models boast up to 760 hp (567 kW) and strong towing capabilities.
Limited to 85 units stateside and priced at $200,195, this final-hurrah V-8 wagon packs 621 hp (464 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm). Sharper suspension, lighter weight, and carbon-ceramic brakes enhance performance, while its distinctive styling and luxurious cabin celebrate Audi's ultimate sport wagon legacy.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
President Trump’s new 25 percent tariff on foreign-built cars could raise prices on imports and parts. Tesla, with its high domestic content, stands to benefit, while Japanese brands—Mazda, Toyota, and Honda—face steep losses due to extensive overseas manufacturing. Experts warn of higher consumer costs and broad industry impact.
Auto loan defaults topped 2.3 million last year, surpassing Great Recession levels and resulting in about 1.73 million repossessions. Cox Automotive data shows a 2.3 percent repo rate, the highest in more than a decade. Analysts link these spikes to economic uncertainties and looming tariffs.
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Car Culture
Doug DeMuro spotlights this quirky 2017 Nissan Juke NISMO RS, packing 215 hp (161 kW) from a turbo 1.6-liter and a stiffened chassis. Sharp Recaro seats and offbeat styling give it surprising performance for a subcompact crossover. Though odd, it’s a fun, high-boost take on Nissan’s smallest SUV.
Two enthusiasts built a homemade four-valve V10 inspired by Ford’s shelved 427 Concept and squeezed it into a modern Lincoln Continental. They also converted the car to rear-wheel drive and added a manual gearbox. The result is a surprising V10 luxury sedan that Ford never produced.
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Miscellaneous
Honda suspended three 2026 Passport TrailSport SUVs end-to-end from a 140-foot crane, showcasing each model’s front recovery hooks holding over 14,000 pounds (6,350 kg). While unibody-based, these reinforced hooks withstood the stunt without damage. Honda aims to prove its off-road credentials in this new crossover segment.
Aston Martin’s AMR-C01-R simulator cockpit runs about $75,000—akin to a new BMW M3—yet offers no motion system. Its carbon-fiber monocoque mimics the Valkyrie’s seating position and includes a single 49-inch, 240Hz display plus an NVIDIA RTX 5090 PC. Limited to 50 units, it’s a lavish choice for serious sim racers..
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Recent crash data from Waymo’s fully driverless fleet shows that over 50 million miles (80 million km), the majority of collisions involved human-driven errors, reinforcing the technology's safety advantage and reliability.
Cadillac’s compact EV impresses with a twin-motor AWD setup rated at 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 354 lb-ft (480 Nm), an 85-kWh battery, and an estimated 302-mile (486-km) range, plus Dolby Atmos audio as standard.
Now with a standard 48-volt mild hybrid, delivering 255 HP (190 kW) and 5.3-second 0-60 mph, plus improved 28/35 mpg (8.4/6.7 L/100km) for a sharper yet more efficient 3 Series.
Despite losing Ford’s official license, Revology continues building high-dollar new-generation ‘60s Mustang reproductions—some priced above $300,000—thanks to global demand and their skillful blend of modern tech and classic design.
Effective April 2, a 25% levy hits every car entering America, followed by parts in May, with Chinese and Russian vehicles banned entirely by 2027, potentially reshaping US buying preferences and global supply chains.
In this review from Redline Reviews, the 2025 Vantage gains a 656 hp (489 kW) AMG V8, 590 lb-ft (801 Nm) of torque, a 3.4-second 0-60, and refined tech to rival Porsche’s 911.
Showcasing Dolby Atmos audio, Alexa voice controls, and quicker hardware, Porsche’s newest PCM system delivers a tech leap reminiscent of the Taycan’s debut, uniting advanced connectivity with the brand’s trademark performance focus.
Caterpillar will use Luminar’s Iris lidar in its quarry trucks, leveraging the sensor’s dust-penetrating 1550nm wavelength and aiming for safer, more efficient autonomous construction vehicles in harsh industrial environments.
Despite Tesla’s high domestic parts content led by the Model 3 Performance at 87.5%, the brand still sources key Chinese components that could face new 25% import tariffs, highlighting ongoing supply-chain uncertainties.
Hyundai’s radical Insteroid concept transforms the subcompact Inster EV with wild box flares, a towering rear wing, and rally-inspired styling, hinting at electrified motorsport ambitions ahead of its April reveal.
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