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New Cars

Retro Revivals: Can Nostalgic Cars Also Look Ahead?

Citroën's reborn 2CV and Renault's throwback models raise a question: are retro car designs a comfort for uneasy times, or a sign of something deeper?

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

BMW Revives the V8 in the 7 Series With the M760

BMW is replacing the 760i with an M Performance version of its big sedan, the M760, which Car and Driver says will make around 570 horsepower.

Tech

Camera-readable seatbelts could show whether occupants are buckled up correctly

ZF Lifetec has unveiled an infrared seatbelt designed so camera systems can confirm belts are worn correctly, as EU driver monitoring rules tighten.

Culture

What Readers Keep in Their Garages, From Project Cars to Motorcycles

Jalopnik reports that its readers store project cars, daily drivers, tools, parts and motorcycles in their garages, offering a snapshot of enthusiast life.

Industry

Volkswagen Plans to Roughly Halve Its Lineup Through Natural Attrition

Volkswagen says it will trim its model range by about half gradually rather than by axing models outright, with electrification a major driver.

Electric

Jaguar Type 01 Debuts in New York as Luxury EV Brand Takes Shape

Jaguar unveiled its Type 01 at a Chelsea event in New York, with Autocar reporting on the celebrity-filled launch as the brand moves toward luxury electric cars.

Electric

Tesla Sets Thursday Stream for Next-Generation Roadster Reveal

Tesla plans to stream its long-delayed next-generation Roadster event on Thursday, two weeks after an earlier planned date, with no deliveries yet made.

Motorsport

Tom Cruise Reportedly Eyes an ARCA Stock Car Ride as Days of Thunder Returns

NASCAR's CEO says Tom Cruise has expressed interest in racing an ARCA car as a Days of Thunder sequel with Anne Hathaway moves toward 2028.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Reportedly Eyed for 2028 Return

Reports say Dodge may bring back a supercharged Hemi Charger SRT Hellcat for the 2028 model year, rear-wheel drive and on both body styles.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

F1 Unveils Plans for African Grand Prix in Rwanda

F1 presented a planned African Grand Prix in Kigali, Rwanda, with a 10-year deal and a track expected in the early 2030s.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Paris Show Revival Brings Heritage Pride and a Tougher Aion

Autocar reports a busy Paris motor show revival, while Auto Express highlights the Aion UT Cross, a raised soft-roader variant of the new Aion UT.

Industry

Seat's future in doubt as Volkswagen restructures its brands

Seat's chief says no final decision has been made on the Spanish brand, whose future may depend on rules for combustion-engine car sales.

Motorsport

NASCAR Reportedly Building More Than 80 Race Cars for a Days of Thunder Sequel

The Wall Street Journal reports NASCAR is building more than 80 race cars for a Days of Thunder sequel starring Tom Cruise.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Jeep Closes Its Twelve 4 Twelve Series With a Mismatched 2027 Wrangler

Jeep's final Twelve 4 Twelve edition, the 2027 Wrangler Switchback, uses mismatched panels and Gecko accents and comes in two- or four-door versions.

Culture

Nissan's Skyline GT-R Name: Where the Famous Letters Come From

Jalopnik looks at what the GT-R designation means on Nissan's Skyline, a label many carmakers have used over the years.

Culture

Why 160 MPH Can Feel Slow on Two Wheels

A Jalopnik report says the Autobahn's open stretches can make a motorcycle's top speed feel less thrilling than expected, depending on the bike.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Citroën Considers Reviving the 2CV Fourgonnette Van

Citroën is weighing a modern take on the classic 2CV-based work van, though no production light-commercial model has been confirmed.

Motorsport

Why Marina Bay Makes Overtaking So Hard, and What It Cost Russell

Mercedes' George Russell climbed from 19th to ninth in Singapore, but Toto Wolff says Marina Bay's layout made the gains harder to bank.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Smart's Latest Two-Seater Aims to Make City Driving Smaller Again

Smart's new electric two-seater, the #2, packs modern EV technology and Mercedes-influenced design into a compact city car.

TechReported by 2 outlets

Tesla Renames Full Self-Driving to Assisted Driving in Europe

Tesla is dropping the Full Self-Driving name in Europe as it seeks EU-wide approval for its driver assistance technology, according to two outlets.

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