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Motorsport

Racing Bulls Weighs 2027 Seat Decision as Season Nears Record Finish

Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane says he understands frustration over the delayed choice between Liam Lawson and Nikola Tsolov for 2027.

New Cars

Why a Used Audi A4 Could Be the Quiet Premium Buy Under £20,000

Autocar argues the B9-generation Audi A4 offers discreet premium saloon and estate appeal for less than £20,000, making a strong case for buying used.

Electric

Electric Vauxhall Grandland heads to Paris with a student and a few lessons

An Autocar writer drives an electric Vauxhall Grandland to Paris for their daughter's year of study, flagging a plate mishap and French emissions stickers.

Culture

Why a big diesel still makes sense for long road trips across Europe

Autocar's writer describes a six-day, 2,000-mile drive in a Mercedes E450D, arguing that large diesels still suit long journeys.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Tesla Says Cybertruck Production Will End Next Year

Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production next year, though outlets differ on whether the truck is being retired or moved to another plant.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme Breaks 500 km/h as a Production Car

BYD's electric Yangwang U9 Xtreme has reached 503.17 km/h in Abu Dhabi, with the FIA and Guinness recognizing a new production-car top-speed mark.

IndustryReported by 2 outlets

Arkansas Dealer's $696,445 Corvette ZR1X Ask Sparks Markup Debate

An Arkansas Chevrolet dealer is asking nearly $700,000 for a Corvette ZR1X convertible, a markup that has drawn attention to dealer pricing.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

BMW Adds $500 in Public Charging to Eligible 2027 EVs

BMW is bundling $500 in public charging credits with eligible 2027 iX3, i5 and i7 electric models, including $200 for the IONNA network.

IndustryReported by 2 outlets

Zoomlion Unveils a 1,600-Horsepower Hybrid Tractor

Chinese equipment maker Zoomlion has shown a hybrid tractor it says tops 1,600 horsepower while cutting fuel use and exhaust fumes.

New CarsReported by 3 outlets

Toyota's 2027 RAV4 Plug-In Gets NACS Ports and Higher Prices

Toyota's 2027 RAV4 plug-in hybrid gains NACS charging ports and fast-charging on every trim, while prices rise across hybrids and plug-ins.

Electric

Dacia Considers Electric Renault Bridger as Small SUV for Europe

Dacia is weighing a European version of the Indian-market Renault Bridger, possibly electric, as part of a push to lower its CO2 emissions.

Industry

Chinese 5-metre SUVs head to Europe, aiming at premium rivals

Chinese brands including BYD, Zeekr and Jetour plan to sell large 5-metre SUVs in Europe, a small segment long held by premium makers.

Culture

Carmakers Trade Their Crests for Clean Flat Logos

Vauxhall and McLaren have unveiled simpler emblems, and Autocar asks whether the shift costs car brands their individual character.

New Cars

Mercedes-AMG One Driven: The F1-Derived Hypercar Driving AMG's Next Chapter

Autocar has driven the Mercedes-AMG One, a hypercar built on Formula One technology, and frames it as a defining model for the brand's new era.

Motorsport

Antonelli's title-clinching lunge on Leclerc leaves Mercedes divided

Kimi Antonelli clinched the world title in Mexico City with a late-braking move on Charles Leclerc, and some people at Mercedes reportedly had doubts.

IndustryReported by 2 outlets

Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 Sold Out as Production Ends

Production of the twin sports coupe and roadster has ended, and Road & Track and Motor1 report that remaining U.S. units have left dealer lots.

New CarsReported by 2 outlets

Ford Says Its Fathom Pickup Stays Under $40,000, Even at the Top

Ford is reportedly pricing its Fathom truck so that even the highest trim sits below $40,000, a move aimed at buyers squeezed by rising costs.

MotorsportReported by 2 outlets

Remembering Alan Jones, Australia's 1980 Formula 1 Champion, at 80

Alan Jones, Australia's 1980 Formula 1 world champion, has died at 80, according to Road & Track, as attention turns to how young a champion can be.

ElectricReported by 2 outlets

Ford Fathom Electric Truck Pricing Starts Below $40,000 Across Trims

Ford's Fathom electric truck is set to arrive for 2028 with several trims, and even the most expensive version is reported to cost under $40,000.

ElectricReported by 3 outlets

GM Recalls Over 67,000 Chevy and Cadillac EVs for Brake Software Fault

GM is recalling more than 67,000 Chevrolet and Cadillac electric vehicles because a software problem can cause a brief loss of braking at low speed.

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