Mike Floyd

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.

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Volvo to Build New Hybrid SUV in South Carolina as Part of Big U.S. Expansion
Sep 23, 2025 Ξ

Volvo to Build New Hybrid SUV in South Carolina as Part of Big U.S. Expansion

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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 »

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Subaru Ends Legacy Sedan Production After 36 Years as It Shifts Focus to the Future
Sep 22, 2025 Ξ

Subaru Ends Legacy Sedan Production After 36 Years as It Shifts Focus to the Future

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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 »

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Yangwang U9 Xtreme Claims 308 MPH, A New Fastest Car Crown
Sep 22, 2025 Ξ

Yangwang U9 Xtreme Claims 308 MPH, A New Fastest Car Crown

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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 »

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Nissan pulls Ariya from U.S. lineup after 2025 as focus shifts to the next Leaf
Sep 19, 2025 Ξ

Nissan pulls Ariya from U.S. lineup after 2025 as focus shifts to the next Leaf

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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 »

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Rivian Breaks Ground in Georgia as EV Perks Dade and Stakes Climb
Sep 16, 2025 Ξ

Rivian Breaks Ground in Georgia as EV Perks Dade and Stakes Climb

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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 »

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2026 Mercedes AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon Undercuts M5 Touring And RS6 Avant In A Big Way
Sep 11, 2025 Ξ

2026 Mercedes AMG E53 Hybrid Wagon Undercuts M5 Touring And RS6 Avant In A Big Way

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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 »

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Polestar 5 Arrives As A Low, Long, And Luxe Electric GT With Serious Punch
Sep 9, 2025 Ξ

Polestar 5 Arrives As A Low, Long, And Luxe Electric GT With Serious Punch

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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 »

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New Car Preview: 2026 Lexus IS Gets a Sharper Face and Fresh Tech
Sep 9, 2025 Ξ

New Car Preview: 2026 Lexus IS Gets a Sharper Face and Fresh Tech

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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 »

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New Car Preview: 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology
Sep 8, 2025 Ξ

New Car Preview: 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology

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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 »

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New Car Preview: 2026 BMW iX3 Launches Ushering in a New Era for the Brand
Sep 5, 2025 Ξ

New Car Preview: 2026 BMW iX3 Launches Ushering in a New Era for the Brand

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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 »

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New Car Preview: 2026 Honda Prelude Returns with Hybrid Power and Civic Type R Chassis
Sep 4, 2025 Ξ

New Car Preview: 2026 Honda Prelude Returns with Hybrid Power and Civic Type R Chassis

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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 »

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Shaq Gets A Comfy Fit In His New ‘Stretched’ C8 Corvette Z06
Sep 3, 2025 Ξ

Shaq Gets A Comfy Fit In His New ‘Stretched’ C8 Corvette Z06

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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 »

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Tesla Model Y Performance Lands With Real Upgrades That Matter
Aug 29, 2025 Ξ

Tesla Model Y Performance Lands With Real Upgrades That Matter

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Tesla saved the spicy one for last. After rolling out the updated Model Y earlier this year, the Performance trim is finally official in Europe, and it is not just  Full Article »

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Corvette Z06 and ZR1 Under Recall for Refueling Fire Risk as GM Pauses Sales
Aug 28, 2025 Ξ

Corvette Z06 and ZR1 Under Recall for Refueling Fire Risk as GM Pauses Sales

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If you own a C8 Corvette Z06 or have a ZR1 on order, there is important safety news. General Motors has initiated a voluntary recall after identifying a situation where  Full Article »

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VW Golf R Spotted With Audi Five Cylinder Power Signaling Most Powerful Golf Yet
Aug 27, 2025 Ξ

VW Golf R Spotted With Audi Five Cylinder Power Signaling Most Powerful Golf Yet

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Volkswagen looks to be cooking up the wildest Golf ever, and the big news is what may be hiding under the hood. Fresh reports out of Europe say the hardcore  Full Article »

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