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New Miata Teased, 2000HP Lotus flop, 911 v Cybertruck
PLUS: Data Breach, Used Prices Climb, Tariff Latest
2025-04-16
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Releases & Reviews
The 2026 Audi A6 showcases refined, aerodynamic bodywork and a tech-rich interior featuring multiple digital displays. Its powerful 3.0-liter turbo V6 produces 362 hp (270 kW), reinforcing its blend of performance and luxury on a modern Premium Platform Combustion architecture.
The Lotus Evija hypercar boasts 2,011 hp (1,500 kW) and weighs nearly 4,200 lbs (1,903 kg), offering blistering acceleration and exceptional handling. Despite its raw performance and advanced tech, market demand appears tepid, reflecting the niche appeal of extreme electrification in hypercars.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
Mazda’s next Miata is poised to be even lighter than the current model, potentially dipping below 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg). It features a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter inline-four and will retain a manual transmission to maintain the classic Jinba Ittai connection.
Ford's national employee pricing program has boosted showroom traffic by double digits and increased short-term cash flow, though limited inventory poses future challenges. With domestically built models like the F-150 and Bronco, Ford’s strategy may accelerate inventory depletion, potentially requiring quicker replenishment if tariffs persist.
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Car Culture
Carwow’s drag race pits a Porsche 911 Carrera against a Tesla Cybertruck. The Cybertruck delivers 608 hp (454 kW) and unique agility, while the 911, weighing much less, showcases superior grip. The engaging race commentary highlights their performance contrasts in a thrilling showdown.
An original Porsche Boxster S, crafted by its designer Grant Larson, offers a unique blend of heritage and performance. With only 43,000 km (27,000 miles) on the clock, this 2000 model features a 3.2-liter flat-six with 250 hp and a quick 0-60 mph time of 5.2 seconds.
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Miscellaneous
The Lucid Gravity features advanced aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of 0.24 and improved interiors including a single 34-inch OLED panel. Its chassis is engineered for efficiency with notable weight at 5,966 lbs (2,705 kg) and innovative driver assist systems using dual Nvidia Orin processors.
The current Dodge Durango, 14 years old since its 2011 debut, is projected to run until 2028, extending its legacy. It retains its robust Hemi V8 engine, ensuring enduring performance as regulatory shifts and tariff changes delay the transition toward electrification.
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Quick Links
The EU Parliament confirmed that carbon fiber is excluded from a hazardous materials ban, ensuring its continued use in modern vehicle manufacturing to optimize weight reduction and performance.
Hagerty takes viewers on a 24 minute watch through the expansive Barber Motorsports Museum, showcasing its 230,000 sqft of historical automotive and motorcycle collections along with a 2.33 miles (4 km) racetrack.
Project Safari transforms the Lotus Elise S1 with a 100mm raised suspension, all-terrain tires, and bespoke styling cues that enhance off-road capability and driver comfort, proving rally-inspired ingenuity in a compact package.
After months of decline, average used car listings have risen by $170 to $25,180 as a tightening 39-day inventory forces buyers to pivot to pre-tariff deals amid new car price spikes.
Hertz alerts customers that hackers exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in the Cleo Communications file transfer platform between October and December 2024, compromising credit card details, driver’s licenses, and select identification data while investigations continue.
President Trump suggested a pause on the 25% auto tariffs to allow US automakers time to relocate production, potentially easing supply chain disruptions as trade negotiations between the US and EU evolve.
Cupra is set to launch in the US by decade's end with its Formentor, which impresses with a choice between a 272-hp (203 kW) PHEV and a 329-hp (245 kW) variant, offering sporty styling and a performance-focused experience.
Ford unveils two Bronco Off-Roadeo one-offs—one built for touring Moab trails with 37-inch tires and another for technical climbs with 40-inch racing tires—showcasing extensive customizations and specialized off-road enhancements.
Carwow's review of the unique six-wheeled Suzuki Jimny highlights extensive customizations, such as reworked exterior panels and leather-trimmed upgrades, that add weight and significantly increase its 0-60 mph time.
In a grueling Midwest off-road test spanning 2,300 miles (3,700 km), the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 impressed with agile handling on tight trails, robust skidplates, and effective electronic locking differentials, proving its superiority over larger, lifted rivals.
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