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Today’s Issue THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
The Torcal shares its platform with the electric Porsche Cayenne, and the S First Edition makes 876 horsepower. Drummers re-created the rhythm of Bentley's 6.75-liter V8 for its driving sound, which quickens with speed. MotorTrend faults the curved touchscreen that replaces the climate "organ stops."
Nissan North America planning chief Ponz Pandikuthira told The Drive the company will build the Z Kaze concept if the public receives it well, urging fans to "be loud." He has also said the next GT-R will be electrified, keep the VR38 engine block, and arrive in 2030.
Automotive News reports the three-row hybrid would stretch eight inches beyond the Pilot to take on the Toyota Grand Highlander and Ford Explorer. It would share a platform with a planned Acura flagship and could enter production in 2032. Car and Driver expects a price near $50,000.
Mopar Insiders reports the 2028 Grand Cherokee will offer the twin-turbo 3.0-liter six in its 420-horsepower form, more than the previous generation's Hemi V8 made. Jeep had long said the engine would not fit this generation. Motor1 calls the six a terrific option for the SUV.
Autopian contributor Nick bought a five-speed HHR SS with 149,000 miles and a factory turbo upgrade said to raise output to 290 horsepower. In 14 months and 10,000 miles it needed only a muffler and sway bar links. He credits the car with usable "dad speed" and regrets selling it.
Riverti Automobili picked the M2 because its size is closer to the original E9 coupe's than the M4's. Its carbon-fiber widebody mimics the 1972 3.0 CSL "Batmobile," and Riverti has given no power or price figures. BMW charged $750,000 for its own 50-car CSL homage in 2023.
Brooklyn art collective MSCHF has warped a Lexus RZ 450e into a giant donut and an RX 450h+ into a twisted sculpture for a New York Armory Week show. The Lexus press release warns the cars "may void warranty" and may not be street legal.
The AirConsole system uses passengers' phones as controllers and launches with 20 games, including Tetris and Pac-Man, on 2027 Atlas, Tiguan, Golf, and ID. Buzz models. After a free trial, access costs $149 a year. Jason Torchinsky argues the money is better spent on games for a portable console.
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