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Nissan’s CVT Lawsuit Settlement Offers Limited Relief to Owners of 2015–2018 Models
May 13, 2025 Ξ

Nissan’s CVT Lawsuit Settlement Offers Limited Relief to Owners of 2015–2018 Models

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Drivers of certain Nissan Murano and Maxima models may finally be seeing some closure after years of complaints about defective continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), but the recent class-action lawsuit settlement  Full Article »

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Nissan’s Troubles Run Deeper Than Expected as Layoffs May Double
May 12, 2025 Ξ

Nissan’s Troubles Run Deeper Than Expected as Layoffs May Double

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Nissan’s ongoing financial troubles may be worse than the automaker initially let on. What began as a plan to cut 9,000 jobs across its global workforce now appears to be  Full Article »

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Detroit Automakers Push Back Against Trump’s UK Trade Deal Over Tariff Concerns
May 9, 2025 Ξ

Detroit Automakers Push Back Against Trump’s UK Trade Deal Over Tariff Concerns

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The Detroit Three are not holding back in their response to a newly announced trade agreement between former President Donald Trump and the United Kingdom. In a rare moment of  Full Article »

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2026 Corvette Interior Overhaul Ditches Button Wall and Adds Cutting-Edge Tech
May 7, 2025 Ξ

2026 Corvette Interior Overhaul Ditches Button Wall and Adds Cutting-Edge Tech

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  The C8-generation Corvette has always turned heads with its exotic mid-engine layout and aggressive styling, but one thing that stirred up debate from day one was its button-heavy interior.  Full Article »

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A Star is Reborn on Screen and Track with the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition
May 5, 2025 Ξ

A Star is Reborn on Screen and Track with the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 APXGP Edition

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Mercedes-AMG is merging the adrenaline of the racetrack with Hollywood spectacle in a stunningly crafted tribute to cinema and speed. Unveiled at the Formula 1® Miami Grand Prix, the all-new  Full Article »

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Singer’s New 911 Carrera Coupe Proves the Hype Was Justified All Along
May 2, 2025 Ξ

Singer’s New 911 Carrera Coupe Proves the Hype Was Justified All Along

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For years, the name Singer evoked equal parts awe and skepticism. Enthusiasts were dazzled by the design, craftsmanship, and reverence for air-cooled Porsche heritage. But for those of us standing  Full Article »

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Mustang GTD Breaks Its Own Nürburgring Record with a Stunning 6:52 Lap Time
May 1, 2025 Ξ

Mustang GTD Breaks Its Own Nürburgring Record with a Stunning 6:52 Lap Time

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The Ford Mustang GTD is rewriting the rulebook on what American muscle can do—especially when it’s engineered to eat corners for breakfast. Less than a year after claiming the Nürburgring  Full Article »

Aston Martin

Aston Martin DBX S Sharpens the Edge with More Power and Optional Weight Cuts
Apr 30, 2025 Ξ

Aston Martin DBX S Sharpens the Edge with More Power and Optional Weight Cuts

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Aston Martin isn’t letting the ultra-luxury performance SUV game slip past its grasp. Enter the new 2026 DBX S—a sharper, slightly more aggressive evolution of the already formidable DBX707. While  Full Article »

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Trump to Ease Auto Tariffs in Bid to Support U.S. Manufacturers and Calm Industry Fears
Apr 29, 2025 Ξ

Trump to Ease Auto Tariffs in Bid to Support U.S. Manufacturers and Calm Industry Fears

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After months of tension surrounding automotive tariffs, the Trump administration is finally offering some relief to the auto industry by easing duties on imported parts used in American-built vehicles. The  Full Article »

Audi

More Automakers Hit Pause on US Shipments Amid Tariff Turmoil
Apr 28, 2025 Ξ

More Automakers Hit Pause on US Shipments Amid Tariff Turmoil

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As the latest 25-percent tariffs on imported vehicles settle into place, the automotive industry finds itself navigating a sea of uncertainty. Following the footsteps of Jaguar Land Rover, which we  Full Article »

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Slate Introduces A $20K Electric Pickup Truck That Might Just Disrupt Everything
Apr 25, 2025 Ξ

Slate Introduces A $20K Electric Pickup Truck That Might Just Disrupt Everything

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The affordable pickup has officially made a comeback—this time with a charge. Meet the Slate Truck, a minimalist, no-frills, all-electric vehicle that’s targeting a post-incentive price tag of under $20,000.  Full Article »

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New Car Preview: 2026 Lexus ES Gets A Full Redesign Offering Hybrid and Electric Powertrains
Apr 23, 2025 Ξ

New Car Preview: 2026 Lexus ES Gets A Full Redesign Offering Hybrid and Electric Powertrains

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Lexus has pulled the wraps off a completely redesigned ES sedan at Auto Shanghai, signaling a bold new direction for one of its most popular luxury nameplates. After years of  Full Article »

Acura

What If Nissan and Honda Teamed Up for a Supercar? Imagining a GT-R x NSX Dream Machine
Apr 22, 2025 Ξ

What If Nissan and Honda Teamed Up for a Supercar? Imagining a GT-R x NSX Dream Machine

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There’s a buzz building under the surface of Japan’s automotive giants—and it’s not just another electric crossover. Despite their now-defunct merger talks, Honda and Nissan have continued behind-the-scenes conversations that  Full Article »

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2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Becomes the Fastest Manual Car Around the Nürburgring
Apr 17, 2025 Ξ

2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Becomes the Fastest Manual Car Around the Nürburgring

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In the world of high-performance sports cars, records matter—and Porsche just set a big one. The 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 has officially become the fastest manual-transmission car to ever lap  Full Article »

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New Car Preview: 2026 Subaru Solterra EV
Apr 16, 2025 Ξ

New Car Preview: 2026 Subaru Solterra EV

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Subaru’s first electric vehicle didn’t exactly land with a bang, but that’s changing fast. With a major overhaul for the 2026 model year, the Subaru Solterra has transformed from a  Full Article »

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