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SRT is back, Tesla slumps, Lambo-racing Sheriff

PLUS: New Ferrari Amalfi, Lexus supercar, Telluride spied

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2025-07-03

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Releases & Reviews

[Doug DeMuro] the redesigned Armada swaps its V8 for a new twin-turbo V6, producing 425 horsepower (317 kW) and 515 lb-ft (698 Nm) of torque. The update introduces a new off-road-focused Pro-4X model and a thoroughly modernized interior with significantly improved technology.

The 992.2 generation sees the return of all-wheel-drive 4S models, now with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six making 473 horsepower (353 kW) and 390 lb-ft (529 Nm) of torque. Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, upgraded dampers, and GTS brakes are now standard, with deliveries starting late this year.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Tesla's second-quarter deliveries fell 13.5% year-over-year to 384,122 vehicles, marking a second consecutive drop and putting the company on track for an annual sales decline. Factors cited include an aging vehicle lineup, increased competition, and the delay of its promised cheaper models.

Stellantis faces potential fines of up to €2.5 billion (~$3 billion) for failing to meet new EU fleet emissions targets over the next few years. The company's European boss warns that unless regulations change, they may be forced to limit ICE vehicle production to avoid penalties.

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Car Culture

Jay Leno showcases his restored 1974 Triumph TR6, a classic British roadster representing the end of an era. The car's 2.5-liter inline-six produces around 150 horsepower (112 kW), offering a pure, analog driving experience that's celebrated for its simplicity and driver engagement.

A Florida sheriff who publicly champions a “zero tolerance” policy on street racing was allegedly filmed doing the opposite in a Lamborghini Huracan Spyder. The video appears to show him racing a Corvette, reaching speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) in a 50 mph (80 km/h) zone.

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Miscellaneous

Stellantis is officially reviving its SRT performance division, four years after it was dissolved during the company's formation. Ram boss Tim Kuniskis will lead the group, which is tasked with developing upcoming high-performance models, with the new Dodge Charger being a likely first project.

Officials in a Sydney, Australia suburb installed a diamond-shaped roundabout, causing immediate confusion for drivers. The non-circular design, dubbed a “rhombusabout,” has sharp corners that motorists are struggling to navigate, with many simply driving directly over the painted traffic-control measure, leading to widespread chaos.

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Savagegeese concludes the Trailsport is mainly an appearance package with all-terrain tires but no suspension lift, praising the refined 204 horsepower (152 kW) hybrid system for its smooth, appliance-like competence.

The upcoming generation will introduce an all-electric Cayenne using an 800-volt PPE architecture, with power outputs expected between 500 and 800 horsepower (373 and 597 kW) alongside carryover gas and hybrid engine options.

The rumored LFA successor was spotted testing against a Mercedes-AMG GT and is expected to feature a twin-turbo hybrid V8 powertrain as the street-legal version of Toyota's GR GT3 race car concept.

Following its Hyundai Palisade sibling, the redesigned three-row SUV is expected to gain a new hybrid powertrain option capable of towing up to 4,000 pounds (1,814 kg) while adopting a more chiseled, upright exterior design.

The successor to the Roma features a 631 horsepower (471 kW) non-hybrid V8 and a redesigned interior that notably reintroduces physical buttons for key controls, addressing a major critique of its predecessor.

The performance engineering team, which was disbanded in 2021, is being formally reassembled to develop high-performance vehicles and oversee the Direct Connection parts program and North American motorsports initiatives.

Now at 15,870 miles (25,539 km), the team reports minor electronic glitches but remains impressed with the luxury sedan's refinement, 430 horsepower (321 kW) performance, and observed 280-mile (451 km) driving range.

The luxury brand's fifth logo redesign in its 106-year history features a more streamlined and compact look, which will first appear on a new concept car before being adopted across the production lineup.

The legendary former Ferrari chairman has been appointed as a director for McLaren Group Holdings Limited, the entity overseeing the road car division following its acquisition by an Abu Dhabi-based investment firm.

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