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Prelude Returns, G-Wagen Cabrio Teased, GM Cuts EV Output
PLUS: 10 longest-lasting cars, HEMI V8 back, Audi TT leak
2025-09-05
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Releases & Reviews
Arriving this fall, the revived Prelude pairs a 200 hp (149 kW) hybrid with Civic Type R–derived suspension bits. An updated eCVT adds S+ Shift to simulate stepped gears for a sportier feel, but no manual is listed. Pricing and EPA figures land closer to launch.
An open air G returns after roughly 13 years, with a G-Class Cabriolet headed to the U.S. Expect removable-roof theater atop serious 4x4 hardware, positioning it as an ultra luxury foil to the Wrangler while reclaiming a cult body style.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
GM will idle December production of the Cadillac Lyriq and larger Vistiq at Spring Hill, Tennessee, and delay work at other EV sites amid softer demand. The retrenchment underscores industry recalibration as incentives shift, inventory builds, and hesitant buyers slow the transition.
The high-performance arm adopts the Ford Racing name immediately, uniting factory efforts across series under a single identity. A new logo accompanies ties to Red Bull’s 2026 F1 power unit and a renewed Le Mans push, signaling product and motorsport alignment.
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Car Culture
Two V10 icons go flat out—Porsche Carrera GT and Lexus LFA—revealing distinct characters beyond their scream. The LFA’s razor sharp crescendo feels ethereal; the Carrera GT counters with mechanical immediacy and menace, reminding readers why analog supercars remain intoxicating as the market trends toward digitized calm.
A brand new WWII Jeep body—about $4,000—arrives in a hulking crate from MD Juan in the Philippines, ready for restorers. Panels trace to a manufacturer building replicas since 1967, making Willys revivals surprisingly turnkey once you wrangle shipping, fitment, and vintage hardware quirks.
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Miscellaneous
A Minnesota trooper cited a Charger EV for a “loud exhaust,” exposing how synthetic propulsion sounds can collide with local noise ordinances. The owner says another car launched loudly while his EV—tailpipe free—sat at a light, turning a routine stop into a viral policy puzzle.
With SRT revived, a wilder 2029 Charger lineup is envisioned: Banshee, Hellcat, Demon, and Redeye flavors geared toward drag strip dominance. Tim Kuniskis’s performance brief points to outrageous acceleration returning, even as electrification and branding swirl around Dodge’s most unhinged identity plays.
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Quick Links
Doug DeMuro walks through the ADX’s clever storage, smooth tech, and standard driver assists, noting tight rear space and modest pace; Acura positions it as a value entry luxury crossover for first-time premium buyers.
On TheStraightPipes, the revived Hemi-powered Ram 1500 blasts to 106 mph (171 km/h), with raucous exhaust, improved towing confidence, and surprising highway composure, though fuel thirst and price creep temper the nostalgia.
Car and Driver praises the CX-30 Turbo’s lively tuning and upscale cabin, while its 250 hp (187 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) deliver punch despite tight rear quarters and a learning-curve infotainment interface.
Effortless Motors lengthened a C8 Corvette Z06 by 20 inches to accommodate 7-foot-1 Shaq, retaining the LT6’s 670 hp (501 kW) charisma while reworking doors, roofline, and seating to preserve mid-engine proportions and drivability.
An Audi Canada Facebook post prematurely revealed the TT Concept ahead of an upcoming Munich preview, hinting at a modernized silhouette and minimalist details while official specs and powertrain information remain under wraps.
Two Jaguar EV prototypes were filmed carving Spanish mountain roads with faint combustion-like rumbles, fueling speculation of a synthesized V-8 soundtrack ahead of a late-year debut for the brand’s flagship electric grand tourer.
AMG’s track-only GT2 Edition W16 packs 818 hp (611 kW), a claimed 199+ mph (320+ km/h), and F1-inspired electronics, with just 30 units offering adjustable aero, racing ABS/TC, and customer-racing support straight from Affalterbach.
An iSeeCars analysis of 402 million vehicles annually since 2013 ranks the models most likely to reach 250,000 miles (402,250 km), with Toyota and Chevrolet standouts and the average vehicle’s odds at just 8.6 percent.
MotorTrend kicks off a year with the 2025 Mercedes E450 All-Terrain wagon, praising its serene ride, cavernous cargo flexibility, and Sonoran Brown flair while watching for reliability, tech quirks, and real-world fuel economy.
Road & Track examines SSC’s comeback bid, spotlighting the Tuatara’s 1,750 hp (1,306 kW) twin-turbo V-8, extreme lightness, and an audacious 300 mph (483 km/h) target as Jerod Shelby works to rebuild credibility after past record drama.
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