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2025-08-20

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Releases & Reviews

The New 2025 Mercedes-AMG G63 Is Still the Coolest SUV On Sale (32 minute watch)

The 2025 G63 keeps its ladder frame, triple locking diffs, and a twin-turbo V8 with mild-hybrid assist, but adds updated infotainment and drive modes, says Doug DeMuro. Subtle aero tweaks and revised suspension aim to tame on-road wobble while preserving its boxy charm.

Tested: 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo Needs a Trip to the Cobbler (5 minute read)

Car and Driver says the Maverick Lobo looks the part—lowered suspension and dramatic Turbofan wheels—but its all-season tires sap grip and confidence. The verdict: lively and fun, yet it needs stickier rubber to back up the on-paper promise of a performance-leaning compact pickup.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Ford Just Beat the Mustang GTD's Nürburgring Lap Time... With a Van (3 minute read)

Ford’s all-electric SuperVan 4.2, a track-only demonstrator loosely based on the Transit, lapped the Nürburgring in 6:48 with Romain Dumas—about four seconds quicker than the Mustang GTD. It ran on full racing slicks, so comparisons with road-car times are spicy but imperfect.

Volkswagen Customers Are Fed Up With Touch Controls. Now They're Suing (3 minute read)

Two owners filed a potential class action in New Jersey alleging 2021–2023 Volkswagen ID.4 steering-wheel haptic buttons are overly sensitive, re-engaging adaptive cruise with a light brush and causing unintended acceleration during parking. The suit targets capacitive controls that have already drawn heavy UX backlash.

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Car Culture

A Museum Filled With Legendary Movie Cars Closed And Is Selling Off Over 60 Cars. Check Them Out (11 minute read)

Colorado’s Rodz & Bodz Movie Cars & More Museum closed on August 3 and will auction more than 60 film-used and replica cars on Friday, August 22, plus over 400 pieces of memorabilia. The Autopian’s photo tour highlights cult favorites and oddities destined for new garages.

Mega money: 31 ridiculously expensive cars sold during Monterey Car Week (10 minute read)

TopGear rounds up Monterey Car Week’s eye-watering results, from a 1951 Ferrari 340 America Touring Berlinetta at $3,030,000 to a 2022 Pagani Huayra R also at $3,030,000. The list shows modern hypercars trading alongside restored classics, underscoring resilient appetite for rare, storied metal.

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Miscellaneous

This Is Our First Glimpse of the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder (1 minute read)

Fresh spy photos reveal a lightly refreshed Pathfinder with camouflaged bumpers and grille plus a reworked dashboard due for the 2026 model year. The update signals Nissan’s product cadence is accelerating, addressing criticism that the lineup lingered too long without meaningful interior and technology upgrades.

2026 Acura Integra Pricing Remains Consistent, Still Starts Under $35,000 (2 minute read)

Acura holds the line on Integra pricing: base at $34,595, A-Spec at $37,145, A-Spec Technology at $40,395, and Type S at $54,595. The 2026 lineup adds a larger touchscreen and fresh A-Spec bodywork, keeping entry below $35,000 while preserving the flagship’s enthusiast credibility.

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Quick Links

A Small Toyota Truck For $30K? Believe It. (2 minute read)

Toyota confirmed a compact pickup below Tacoma to challenge Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz, with planning chief Cooper Ericksen saying decisions are made and timing depends on production slots, targeting roughly $30,000 entry pricing.

2027 Lexus LFR Is a V-8 Hybrid Sports Car Worth Waiting For (4 minute read)

Positioned as an LFA successor, the low-volume LFR will top Lexus's lineup as a V-8 hybrid, arriving after the RC F ends in 2025 and LC500h's cancellation reshapes the brand's performance offerings.

2026 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Is an American Pony Car Worth Waiting For (4 minute read)

Ford's next flagship Mustang on the S650 platform is expected to pack a supercharged V-8, while a lapsed Shelby license could force a new name—possibly "Boss"—alongside track hardware and signature dual stripes.

The Engineer Behind Senna's F1 Dominance Just Built a Supercar (3 minute read)

Ex-McLaren engineer Steve Nichols, architect of Senna’s MP4/4, unveiled the analog, lightweight Nichols N1A ICON 88 at Monterey Car Week, emphasizing driver engagement over gizmos and channeling classic F1 proportions and simplicity.

Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Could Save Americans Thousands in Maintenance. And They Need To Know it (4 minute read)

Built on Ford’s new Universal EV Platform for 2027, the $30,000 pickup's marketing should spotlight fewer wear items, fewer fluid services, and longer brake life from regen—savings dealers may downplay but buyers will notice.

Holy moly, this one-off Ferrari Daytona SP3 just sold for $26m (2 minute read)

RM Sotheby’s sold a one-off, bumblebee-liveried Daytona SP3 for $26 million, reportedly the highest price for a new Ferrari at auction, underscoring the V12's allure and Monterey Car Week’s feverish collector demand.

WATCH THIS! 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO Review (23 minute watch)

TheStraightPipes finds the 4Runner TRD PRO's retuned suspension, trail tech, and durability upgrades compelling, but notes aging on-road manners and interior tech versus rivals; its authentic off-road focus remains the clear draw.

Jay Leno Teaches His Producer How To Drive Ford Model T | Jay Leno's Garage (38 minute watch)

On Jay Leno’s Garage, Leno demonstrates the Model T’s planetary gears, hand-throttle, spark advance, and pedal layout, teaching controlled getaways and braking quirks while demystifying 100-plus-year-old controls for modern drivers.

Here Are the Must-See Cars from the World's Fanciest Car Show (13 minute read)

MotorTrend highlights a decisive shift at Pebble Beach toward post-WWII icons, with curators still surfacing eccentric pre-war gems; the list mixes preservation-class rarities, concept cars, and crowd-magnet restorations.

Gordon Murray Gave the World a True F1 Successor With the S1 LM (3 minute read)

The Drive details Gordon Murray Special Vehicles’ S1 LM, a five-car commission honoring the McLaren F1 with central-seat purity and bespoke engineering, pitched as the truest spiritual successor rather than another hypercar sequel.