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PLUS: Spied 992.2 GT2 RS, 907-HP Lambo Temerario, Lexus LFR Better
2025-07-24
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Releases & Reviews
Lincoln’s refreshed three-row SUV keeps its 400 hp (298 kW), 415 lb-ft (564 Nm) twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 yet adds a sleeker grille, BlueCruise 1.3 hands-free driving and a wider digital cockpit. Reviewers applaud its limo-like composure but still find the third row tight.
JAS Motorsport—Honda’s long-time racing arm—confirms a 2026, Milan-built, high-performance road car penned by Pininfarina. Few specs are public, yet the team promises a cutting-edge mechanical chassis and modern styling that re-imagines an iconic Honda sports-car silhouette in an “extremely limited” run.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
Automotive revenue fell 16 percent to $16.7 billion, deliveries slid 13 percent, and net income shrank to $1.17 billion. With regulatory-credit sales halved to $439 million, Elon Musk pitched a cheaper Model Y and rapid robotaxi expansion as the next lifelines.
The hastily announced accord could cut tariffs on Japanese vehicles from 25 percent to 15 percent and relax safety-test rules for U.S. exports. Detroit warns the opaque pact may hand Toyota and Honda a cost edge while leaving North-American-built models exposed.
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Car Culture
Jay Leno Tests the 1986 Porsche 911 BB Hybrid: A Turbo Killer! | Jay Leno's Garage (28 minute watch)
Beau Boeckmann’s 1986 BB-tuned 911 Targa swaps the flywheel for an electric assist that adds 150 hp, pushing its Ed Pink-built 4-liter flat-six to about 550 hp (410 kW). Brembo brakes and ’97 GT3 suspension give the retro wide-body modern cornering bite.
Bonhams will auction Honda V805—the final 3.5 L RA100E V10 Senna raced—at Monterey on Aug 15. The 685 hp (511 kW) unit from Suzuka and Adelaide 1990 arrives fully preserved, offering collectors a rare, untouched piece of McLaren-Honda history.
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Miscellaneous
A new teaser lets enthusiasts hear the Hurricane-powered Charger Sixpack, whose twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six arrives in 2025 with 420 hp (313 kW) or 550 hp (410 kW). The smooth baritone aims to reassure muscle-car loyalists spooked by Dodge’s synthetic EV roar.
Connecticut joins the anti-“left-lane camper” movement: starting Oct 1 2026, motorists lingering in the passing lane outside overtakes will face an $88 fine. Officials say the clarified rule should cut weaving-related crashes and ease congestion.
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Quick Links
Spy shots reveal a wide-body 992.2 GT2 RS testing at the Nürburgring with vertical engine-cover strakes, a giant fixed wing, and aero-focused front vents reminiscent of the GT3 RS.
Lamborghini’s Huracán successor pairs a twin-turbo V8 and e-motor for 907 hp (677 kW), delivering claimed sub-2.5-second 0–60 mph launches and torque-vectoring AWD that targets Ferrari’s 296 GTB on road and track.
Audi’s PPE-based A6 and S6 E-Tron prototypes impressed with instant, linear dual-motor thrust, balanced chassis tuning, and competitive long-range fast-charge performance, though aero-driven styling compromises and glossy black trim drew criticism.
Motor1’s opinion piece contends the forthcoming LFR’s likely hybrid V8, broader production run, and sub-$300,000 price will eclipse the LFA’s $375,000 halo status by offering everyday usability without sacrificing hallmark Lexus refinement and high-rev theatrics.
An immaculate, privately campaigned Porsche 962 IMSA GTP—normally reserved for seven-figure auction blocks—has surfaced on Facebook Marketplace, presenting enthusiasts a surreal chance to own the 750 hp (560 kW) Le Mans legend with spares included.
Instrumented testing shows the 2025 Wagoneer S Limited’s EPA range slipping from 303 miles (489 km) to 294 miles (473 km) and efficiency to 93 MPGe, yet its 600 hp (448 kW) dual-motor punch keeps Jeep's first EV lively.
Ferrari museum director Michele Pignatti Morano juggles 860,000 annual visitors, Enzo’s anti-nostalgia ethos, and rotating digital exhibits like The Crew Motorfest tie-in to keep Modena and Maranello displays feeling dynamic, not dusty.
Acura will cease TLX production this month, making 2025 the swan-song model year as Honda reallocates Marysville capacity toward electrified SUVs, leaving enthusiasts mourning the potent 355 hp (265 kW) Type S sedan.
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