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Palisade Grows, Used Car Prices Up, Leno’s "new" '89 Speedster
PLUS: Camaro Comeback?, GR vs Type R, Monterey Updates
2025-08-14
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Releases & Reviews
The Revuelto swaps Lamborghini’s old single-clutch drama for an eight-speed dual-clutch and three e-motors around its V12, delivering torque-vectoring AWD and four-wheel steering. The reviewer finds it shockingly approachable on real roads, with improved ride and tech, though visibility and learning its drive modes require patience.
Hyundai's redesigned three-row adds an upright stance, a panoramic curved display, and 100-watt USB-C in all three rows. Trims span a $40,000 base to a $55,000 Calligraphy, plus an XRT Pro ($50,000) with A/T tires and eLSD; recommendation is to wait for the hybrid arriving in November.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
iSeeCars says the average price for a 1- to 5-year-old used car hit $31,770 in July, up 3.7% year over year. After two-plus years of declines, prices have risen every month since March—+1.0%, +1.8%, +2.9%, then +4.8%—pinching mainstream shoppers.
Ford will end the Escape and Lincoln Corsair after the 2026 model year as it retools Louisville, Kentucky, for a mid-size electric pickup. The shift prioritizes a new EV truck program; Ford expects inventory to carry into next year to soften the transition for dealers and buyers.
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Car Culture
Jay Leno drives a scarcely used 1989 911 Speedster showing 2,600 miles (4,184 km). He spotlights the cut-down windshield, manual top, and classic air-cooled character, praising the light, mechanical controls and period feel that separates it from modern 911s.
This wing-shaped, three-wheeled Tritan A2 was part of Domino’s mid-1980s delivery experiment; just 10 were built by engineer Douglas J. Amick. One is now on Bring a Trailer, complete with its RX-7-like whine and delightfully oddball ergonomics—a cult curiosity from 1984–1985.
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Miscellaneous
JLR will recall more than 121,500 U.S. vehicles for front suspension knuckles that can crack, per NHTSA. The action covers Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models; owners will be notified for inspection and replacement to address potential loss-of-control risks.
Car and Driver reports the U.S. Secret Service is exploring a new multi-terrain vehicle with GM Defense, prioritizing off-road mobility and lower profile than armored Suburbans. Officials shared broad parameters, keeping the exact platform under wraps while evaluating ways to better blend into varied environments.
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Quick Links
A pre-production Valhalla shows a tri-motor hybrid layout, carbon tub, active aero, and revamped chassis electronics aimed at translating Valkyrie’s track focus to road-friendly precision on Top Gear.
Chevrolet is poised to revive Camaro as an Ultium-based fastback SUV targeting Mustang Mach-E, with a rumored ZL1 halo around 1,000 hp (746 kW), prioritized AWD, and coupe styling cues for brand continuity.
Production reportedly ends after 2027 with no second generation planned, as Genesis reallocates resources toward electric crossovers and higher-margin models, potentially leaving enthusiasts without the twin-turbo V-6, manual-available sports sedan alternative.
A software package called “Absolut Overdrive” recalibrates the Jesko’s LST and torque control, delivering 0–249–0 mph (0–401–0 km/h) in 25.21s and 0–250–0 mph (0–402–0 km/h) in 25.67s, retaking the crown.
Volvo plans to exit U.S. sedans and wagons after the 2026 model year, streamlining to SUVs amid tariff whiplash, supply volatility, and consumer demand that favors higher-riding, electrification-ready architectures.
New prototypes reveal a shrunken, hatch-like stance with two-row packaging, while powertrains remain camouflaged; showroom arrival expected next year suggests development is nearing freeze.
A factory-commissioned, narrow-body 1989 911 3.2 Speedster built for the Geneva Motor Show surfaces for sale with just 3,500 miles (5,632 km), presenting unusually original condition and one-off provenance.
Standing and rolling races plus a brake test pit GR Corolla’s 300 hp (224 kW), 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) AWD against Civic Type R’s 315 hp (235 kW), 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) FWD, captured by carwow.
A continuously updated feed tracks Monterey Car Week’s concept debuts, auctions, historic racers, and concours standouts, offering quick-hit dispatches from Pebble Beach with fresh photos and summaries throughout the week.
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