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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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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Hyundai’s $26 Billion U.S. Push Signals Steel, Robots, and Real Jobs
Aug 26, 2025 Ξ

Hyundai’s $26 Billion U.S. Push Signals Steel, Robots, and Real Jobs

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Hyundai Motor Group is turning up the volume on its American strategy with a fresh commitment to invest 26 billion dollars in the United States from 2025 through 2028. The  Full Article »

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Rolls-Royce Makes Literal Splash With A Phantom In A Swimming Pool
Aug 25, 2025 Ξ

Rolls-Royce Makes Literal Splash With A Phantom In A Swimming Pool

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Rolls-Royce just leaned into the lore and the laughs by giving its Phantom a chlorinated photo op for the nameplate’s 100th birthday. The brand staged a surreal scene at Tinside  Full Article »

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Jeep Cherokee Returns As A Hybrid Only With More Space and More Swagger
Aug 22, 2025 Ξ

Jeep Cherokee Returns As A Hybrid Only With More Space and More Swagger

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Jeep pressed pause on the Cherokee in 2023, then went back to the drawing board. The result is the all-new 2026 Cherokee, a boxier, roomier, hybrid-only SUV that jumps into  Full Article »

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Federal EV Charging Funds Are Coming Back but With Fewer Protections and New Delays
Aug 20, 2025 Ξ

Federal EV Charging Funds Are Coming Back but With Fewer Protections and New Delays

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It feels a bit like whiplash. One moment, electric vehicles and their charging networks are back in play. The next, federal policy is shifting again and leaving the future of  Full Article »

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Adventure Meets Performance in a Bold New Chapter of the INFINITI QX80
Aug 18, 2025 Ξ

Adventure Meets Performance in a Bold New Chapter of the INFINITI QX80

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At Monterey Car Week’s The Quail event, INFINITI unveiled two thrilling concept versions of its all-new QX80. Each one explores a different facet of SUV capability while staying deeply rooted  Full Article »

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BMW Revives the Spirit of the Original 8 Series with the 2026 M850i Edition M Heritage
Aug 15, 2025 Ξ

BMW Revives the Spirit of the Original 8 Series with the 2026 M850i Edition M Heritage

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BMW has crafted the perfect farewell for its Gran Coupe 8 Series with the new 2026 M850i Edition M Heritage. This limited run of just 500 cars globally embraces a  Full Article »

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Shelby Super Snake-R Turns the Mustang Dark Horse into an 850-HP Monster
Aug 14, 2025 Ξ

Shelby Super Snake-R Turns the Mustang Dark Horse into an 850-HP Monster

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Already, the Ford Mustang Dark Horse is no slouch with its naturally aspirated 5.0-liter Coyote V8 pushing 500 horsepower. It makes for a serious muscle car that can sprint to  Full Article »

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Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Design and Imagination
Aug 14, 2025 Ξ

Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Design and Imagination

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Just when you thought Cadillac had stretched its imagination to the edge with last year’s Opulent Velocity, the luxury automaker returns with something even more audacious. Meet the Elevated Velocity  Full Article »

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BMW Could Have A New Off-Roader To Compete with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Aug 13, 2025 Ξ

BMW Could Have A New Off-Roader To Compete with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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BMW has long celebrated its X5 marking 25 years of redefining the luxury SUV, delivering sporty crossovers that excel on pavement and in rain. Yet, the brand has shied away  Full Article »

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Cadillac Curated Service Brings Celestiq-Level Luxury to the CT5-V Blackwing
Aug 12, 2025 Ξ

Cadillac Curated Service Brings Celestiq-Level Luxury to the CT5-V Blackwing

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Cadillac’s $340,000 Celestiq turned heads not just for its price tag but for its made-to-order craftsmanship, concierge-level customer experience, and a degree of personalization usually reserved for ultra-luxury brands. Now  Full Article »

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Affordable $30K Electric Pickup Ushers in Ford’s Model T Moment – Goes On Sale in 2027
Aug 11, 2025 Ξ

Affordable $30K Electric Pickup Ushers in Ford’s Model T Moment – Goes On Sale in 2027

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Ford is taking a bold leap forward with what CEO Jim Farley calls its “Model T moment” for electric vehicles, aiming to make EVs more affordable and appealing to everyday  Full Article »

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