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New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Porsche Unveils Mission S Concept as Preview of a Supercar Above the 911

Porsche has revealed the Mission S, a mid-engined concept that outlets describe as a preview of a dedicated supercar positioned above the 911.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Porsche Mission S Teases a New Mid-Engined Flagship Above the 911

Porsche's Mission S concept previews a future mid-engined supercar that would sit above the 911, with its production platform already in development.

New Cars

Honda Civic Borrows Prelude's Simulated Engine and Gearbox Feel

Honda is adding the Prelude's S+ Shift system to the hybrid Civic, using software to mimic engine sound and gearbox behavior in an electric-driven car.

New Cars

Porsche's Combustion Macan Successor Takes Shape in Test Mule

Autocar reports a new test mule previewing Porsche's 2028 combustion SUV, which shares its base with the Audi Q5 but looks more aggressive.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Finnish Farm Tractor Posts Surprise Lap Time at Red Bull Ring

A Valtra T236 tractor has set a lap record at Austria's Red Bull Ring, a track built for Formula 1 and sports cars, reaching speeds far above its road limit.

New Cars

Audi Q7 Scores Perfect Post-Crash Mark From Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP gave the Audi Q7 a full 100 percent for post-crash safety, covering automatic emergency calls, multicollision braking and rescuer access.

New Cars

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 Plug-In Hybrid Aims for Performance and Range

Jalopnik reports the updated 2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE53 plug-in hybrid pairs 577 horsepower with a 45-mile electric-only range.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Ford Opens Preorder Invites for $30,000 Fathom EV Pickup

Ford has begun offering invitations to sign up for preorders of its upcoming $30,000 Fathom electric pickup, with orders expected to open next year.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Electric Motorcycle Sets Range Record on Alpine-to-Coast Ride

A Zero DS with the optional Power Tank reportedly covered 271 miles on one charge, a result outlets describe as a new electric motorcycle range record.

Motorsport

Joe Gibbs Racing Seeks Sanctions Over Deleted Texts in Spire Dispute

Joe Gibbs Racing seeks contempt hearings against Spire and Chris Gabehart and asks for sanctions over deleted text messages ahead of a February trial.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

DeLorean Enters Electric Flying-Car Racing With Airspeeder Team

The DeLorean name is moving into all-electric aerial racing, with a planned US entry in the Airspeeder championship.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Ford Bronco Gets Raptor's V-6 for 2027, With a Small Power Trim

Ford is spreading its twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 across more 2027 Bronco models, with a modest output drop on the base trims and new Filson and RTR versions.

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.

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