Mike Floyd is a finance executive by trade and a car enthusiast at heart. As a CFO with a keen eye for detail and strategy, Mike brings his analytical mindset to the automotive world, uncovering fresh insights and unique perspectives that go beyond the surface. His passion for cars—especially his favorite, the Porsche 911, fuels his contributions to Automotive Addicts, where he blends a love for performance and design with his professional precision. Whether he’s breaking down industry trends or spotlighting emerging innovations, Mike helps keep the site both sharp and forward-thinking.
CarBuzz.com uncovered a fresh patent that could be the key to putting three pedals back in Porsche’s most powerful 911s. The filing describes a clever turbo system that uses its Full Article »
Acura’s first modern EV won’t see a second act. The brand has ended production of the ZDX after a single model year as it pivots to a new, in-house electric Full Article »
Jaguar Land Rover has extended its production halt into October after a late August cyber incident, underscoring how a single disruption can ripple across an entire automotive ecosystem. What began Full Article »
Volvo is doubling down on its American ambitions. The Swedish automaker announced plans to build a brand-new hybrid model at its Ridgeville, South Carolina plant before the end of the Full Article »
Subaru has officially ended production of the Legacy sedan. The final vehicle, a Limited trim in Magnetite Gray, rolled off the line at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) facility Full Article »
The Bugatti bragging rights just took a hit. BYD’s ultra low volume Yangwang U9 Xtreme has clocked an eye opening 308.3 mph at Germany’s ATP Papenburg proving ground, a number Full Article »
Nissan is trimming its EV playbook in the United States. The Ariya electric SUV will not return after the 2025 model year, with production for the U.S. market paused and Full Article »
Rivian just took a big swing. After years of planning and a pause to conserve cash, the company has officially started construction on its $5 billion assembly plant east of Full Article »
The longroof revival in America just got a shot of adrenaline. Mercedes is adding a second wagon to its U.S. lineup with the 2026 AMG E53 Hybrid, and the price Full Article »
Polestar has pulled the cover off its new flagship, and it is very much the production realization of the striking Precept concept. The 2025 Polestar 5 is a four door Full Article »
Lexus is not walking away from the compact sports sedan game. Instead it is giving the IS another facelift for the 2026 model year, the third significant update to a Full Article »
BMW lit the fuse with the 2026 iX3 reveal, so it was only a matter of time before Mercedes-Benz rolled out its counterpunch. Meet the 2027 GLC 400 4MATIC with Full Article »
BMW’s most significant pivot since the 1960s now has sheet metal, a charge port, and a production timeline. Meet the all-new iX3, the first model on BMW’s dedicated Neue Klasse Full Article »
Honda’s most storied coupe is back with a modern twist. The 2026 Prelude revives a beloved name with hybrid-electric power, a chassis packed with Civic Type R hardware, and an Full Article »
If you’re seven-foot-one and built like a Hall of Fame center, “daily driver” rarely means a low-slung American supercar. Yet here we are. Shaquille O’Neal just took the wheel of Full Article »
