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Tesla's Q3 Numbers Are the Real Case for a SpaceX Merger
Tesla's cars won back their margin in the third quarter. The company spent it on AI, and the merger vote Musk described counts his own shares.
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Ford's F-Series Speedometer Recall Took 20 Months. The Fix Takes Two More.
The first complaint about stuck F-Series speedometers reached Ford in January 2025. The recall came 20 months later, and the fix won't arrive before December.
Analysis · Pricing
Lexus and Kia Didn't Raise Prices. They Removed the Cheap Seats
Both brands sold their 2027 changes as electrification. The real story is that the cheapest version of each car is gone, a price increase by subtraction.
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CarGurus Lawsuit Exposes the Flaw in Every Online 'Great Deal' Badge
New York's case against CarGurus shows a deal badge that ignores mandatory fees measures listing format, not price. I expect out-the-door ratings to become the norm.
Analysis · EVs
California Sells EVs at 2.5x the U.S. Rate. Its $3,500 Rebate Isn't the Reason
MyFirstEV put 12,000 first-time buyers into EVs, yet California's EV share slipped in the quarter it launched. The state's lead runs on $6 gas and home chargers.
Analysis · EVs
AMG's 1,153-HP Electric SUV Plays a Fake V8. Its Bosses Want the Real One Back
AMG's first in-house SUV is a serious EV. The recorded V8 inside it, and the real V8s its bosses promise, show AMG doesn't trust horsepower alone to sell it.
Analysis · Safety
VW Will Cap Your ID.4's Range by Default Unless You Opt Out
Capping a battery Volkswagen can't yet fix is defensible. Applying that cap remotely, by default, with days to refuse sets a precedent owners shouldn't accept.
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Porsche Shifts Gear: Electric Future and Farewell to Combustion Engines
Porsche’s Electric Future: Saying Goodbye to Combustion Engines.
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Koenigsegg Chimera: An Agera RS Rebuilt With Jesko and CC850 Parts
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's Agera RS came back with the Jesko's V8 and the CC850's manual-automatic gearbox. Up to 1,600 hp on E85.
News · Jeep
Jeep’s High Prices and Consumer Pushback: A Look at Wrangler and Gladiator Sales
Discover why Jeep’s premium pricing strategy is affecting sales of the Wrangler and Gladiator, with steep costs for automatic transmissions.
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Ford EV and Hybrid Sales Two Years On: The EV Surge Reversed, Hybrids Kept Going
Ford's EV sales rose 61% in Q2 2024. In Q2 2026 they fell 41% to 9,746, the F-150 Lightning was gone, and the Maverick Hybrid set a record.
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Mercedes-Maybach SL: Luxury Redefined
Discover the epitome of automotive luxury with the Mercedes-Maybach SL. Featuring bespoke enhancements, powerful engines, and exquisite interiors that redefine the roadster experience.
News · Land Rover
Introducing the Land Rover Defender OCTA: A New Standard in Performance
Meet the Land Rover Defender OCTA, featuring a BMW-sourced 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 626 hp and cutting-edge off-road enhancements, debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
News · Two Years On
Aston Martin DBX707 AMR24 Edition Two Years On: Outgunned by the DBX S
The F1-themed DBX707 of July 2024 changed paint and trim, not power. Nine months later Aston put a stronger, lighter DBX S above it.
News · Mazda
Mazda Unveils Special Edition Miata for 35th Anniversary
Exclusive features await, including a unique paint option and enhanced performance upgrades.
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Jesko Absolut: Setting the Pace for Speed Records
Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Breaks Speed Record with 27.83-second Sprint from 0-400-0 km/h, Outperforming Regera’s Previous Record.
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BMW X5 Spy Shots, Revisited: Small Grille, No Door Handles, and an iX5 at $79,800
In July 2024 camouflaged prototypes hinted at a Neue Klasse-style X5. BMW revealed it on June 30, 2026, with gas, plug-in and electric versions from $69,800.
News · Two Years On
Audi RS Q8 Performance Two Years On: Xiaomi Took Its Nürburgring SUV Record
Audi's 640-PS RS Q8 performance lapped the Nordschleife in 7:36.698 in 2024. In May 2026 Xiaomi's electric YU7 GT went 1.8 seconds faster.
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Ford Announces July 10 Reveal for All-Electric Capri Coupe-Crossover
Ford confirms the all-electric Capri coupe-crossover will debut on July 10, built on VW’s MEB platform.