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2025-06-11

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Releases & Reviews

2026 Jeep Cherokee Spy Photos Show More Angles of the Revived SUV (3 minute read)

Fresh spy shots reveal the 2026 Cherokee’s upright rear, square LED taillamps and a Wagoneer S‑inspired cockpit with dual 12.3‑inch displays, rotary shifter and haptic climate panel. Jeep will reintroduce the nameplate late 2025 with an optional hybrid powertrain aimed at improving efficiency.

The BMW M3 Touring Is Just Better Than the Sedan: Review (8 minute read)

BMW’s first M3 Touring (not available in the US, unfortunately) pairs a 523 hp (390 kW) twin‑turbo 3.0‑liter inline‑six and xDrive for a 3.6‑second 0‑62 mph launch and up to 174 mph (280 km/h) top speed. Reviewers praise its stealth practicality, while noting jiggly ride, 4,078 lb (1,849 kg) heft, and £91,775 (~$116,000) price make it less than perfect.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Apple CarPlay in iOS 26 Shames Automakers Who Still Can’t Get It Right (2 minute read)

iOS 26 brings a “liquid glass” CarPlay interface that morphs with light/dark modes, shrinks incoming‑call pop‑ups, enables Tapback replies and configurable widgets, and carries iPhone Live Activities to the dash. Apple says CarPlay now handles 600 million daily sessions, implicitly shaming laggard OEM infotainment UX teams.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV With the Best Range and RWD Is Already Dead (2 minute read)

GM will drop the 365 hp (272 kW), 325 lb‑ft (441 Nm) rear‑drive Blazer EV for 2026, killing the lineup’s 334‑mile (537 km) range champ and second‑quickest variant. Remaining trims use smaller 85 kWh packs, peak at 190 kW DC charging and max out at 312 mi (502 km) FWD or 303 mi (488 km) SS.

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Car Culture

Hank Hill Driving A Ford Ranger Instead Of An F-150 Was Always The Right Choice (6 minute read)

An upcoming King of the Hill reboot reignites debate over Hank Hill’s faithful Ford Ranger. Writer Jason Torchinsky argues the compact, 2.3‑liter pickup embodies Hank’s modest, tool‑for‑the‑job ethos, whereas an F‑150—or later show‑canon F‑250—would feel like inauthentic, heavy‑duty overkill for a propane salesman.

Florida Firm Builds One-Off Jaguar E-Type GTO Restomod (2 minute read)

Florida’s ECD Automotive Design created a one‑off E‑Type GTO marrying Series I bodywork, Series II chassis and a 400 hp (298 kW) uprated V‑12 with bespoke fuel injection. Adjustable suspension, six‑piston discs and 15‑inch wire wheels modernize dynamics, while Moal Bomber gauges and Bluetooth audio keep the cockpit period‑cool yet connected.

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Miscellaneous

171K Mazda 3s and CX-30s Recalled Due to Potential Airbag Fault (2 minute read)

Mazda is recalling 171,412 2024–2025 CX‑30s and Mazda 3s because a fully depleted battery can trigger an internal fault that disables the sophisticated airbag sensor. Dealers will reprogram or replace the module free of charge; owner notifications run through late July.

Beyond the Train Station: Ford Invites Startups to Dream Big (6 minute read)

Ford’s $950 million Michigan Central campus has lured nearly 240 mobility and clean‑manufacturing startups into Detroit’s restored train‑station district, offering 24‑hour prototyping labs and a 3‑mile (5 km) sidewalk/airspace test zone. Fast‑tracked city and FAA permits let companies trial inductive‑charging roads, autonomous delivery robots and drone logistics within days.

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Quick Links

Porsche Secretly Entered the 2027 Cayenne EV in a Hill Climb, and It Set a Record (2 minute read)

Prototype’s 31.28-second Shelsley Walsh run, aided by active front- and rear aero and a 1.94-second 60-ft launch, obliterated the SUV record by over four seconds under Formula E tester Gabriela Jilkova.

BMW Will Start Hiking Prices In July (3 minute read)

BMW will raise most 2026 model MSRPs by 1.9 percent from July 1, adding up to $2,500 on X5M/X6M Competition, while EVs, M2 and 2-Series remain untouched after earlier April adjustments.

These Might Be the Last V-8-Powered Jaguars Ever (2 minute read)

Australia-only F-Pace SVR 575 Ultimate Edition sends 567 hp (423 kW) to all wheels, hits 0–62 mph in 4 s and 178 mph (286 km/h), bidding farewell to Jaguar’s supercharged 5.0-liter V-8.

2025 Ford Bronco Pricing Rollercoaster: Base Model Is Back—and the Raptor's Cheaper (7 minute read)

Ford’s refreshed 2025 Bronco resurrects the manual-equipped Base model (late arrival, +$1,100), slashes Raptor entry to $81,990—almost $10,000 down—and culls four trims while adding factory matte wrap and widened Sasquatch package.

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Prototype Drive: A Promising Start, With Some Questions (8 minute read)

Camouflaged 2026 GLC EV 400e packs 483 hp (360 kW), 94.5 kWh battery and two-speed gearbox, targeting ~320 mile (515 km) EPA range and 320 kW 800 V charging that adds 161 miles (260 km) in 10 minutes.

Mopar Back to NASCAR! Ram to Go Racing in Craftsman Truck Series in 2026 (3 minute read)

After a 13-year pit stop, Ram will field four trucks in the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman opener at Daytona, branding its spec Ilmor 396-cu-in V-8 with Direct Connection livery to spotlight the revived Hemi lineup.

Watch a BMW Guru Design a 3D-Printable 1,800-HP Turbo Manifold (3 minute read)

Designer Jon Volk 3D-scanned a 1,000 hp (746 kW) G80 M3, modelled an 1,800 hp (1,342 kW) stainless manifold in Fusion 360, and had JLC3DP print it for $2,200—dramatically undercutting traditional fabrication.

Only 16% of Americans Would Buy an EV, AAA Finds (5 minute read)

AAA’s latest survey shows EV enthusiasm at a six-year low: only 16 % plan to go electric next time, while 63 % cite pricey batteries, high purchase cost and charging worries as decisive turn-offs.

12 Cool TV Cars and Trucks You Forgot About (14 minute read)

From Hardcastle’s kit-car Coyote X to Walker’s V-10 Ram, MotorTrend’s nostalgia list digs up 12 under-sung TV heroes whose fiberglass bodies, stunt suspensions or dubious ‘70s smog V-8s deserve a fresh binge.