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2025-09-08

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Releases & Reviews

2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Goes Hybrid, Gets 701 HP, Hits 200 MPH (5 minute read)

Debuting at IAA Mobility in Munich, the 992.2 Turbo S adds a hybrid system with twin electrified turbochargers. Porsche claims a 7:03.92 Nürburgring lap, 14 seconds quicker than before. Coupe and Cabriolet arrive fall from $272,650, with 701 hp (523 kW) and a 200 mph (322 km/h) top end.

The New BMW iX3 Is Here—And It's the Most Important BMW In Decades (6 minute read)

BMW’s first production Neue Klasse model puts the brand’s best seller on its new EV platform, promising step change efficiency, software, and packaging. Revealed at the Munich Motor Show, the iX3 is the spearhead for a family of EVs that will redefine core BMW segments.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Opinion: Audi, BMW and Mercedes have revealed the future of their car interiors. Who’s best – and worst? (4 minute read)

Within a week, Audi’s Concept C, BMW’s production ready Neue Klasse iX3 cabin, and Mercedes’ latest Hyperscreen direction outline divergent paths for German human–machine interfaces. Top Gear weighs clarity, physical controls, and distraction, asking whether lessons from recent missteps are truly shaping the next wave of dashboards.

GM slows EV production as tax credit nears expiration (2 minute read)

Despite record August EV sales, GM will pause lines and cancel shifts, slowing Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq output and trimming Chevy Bolt EV production. With the $7,500 federal credit expiring at month’s end, Spring Hill, Tennessee will pause Lyriq and Vistiq in December as GM braces for softer demand.

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Car Culture

Five of the best GT cars you can buy right now (1 minute read)

Top Gear curates continent crossers from both ends of the GT spectrum, from the reborn Aston Martin Vanquish to Ferrari’s more forgiving 12Cilindri and the ever polished Bentley Continental GT. The list balances excitement with comfort, aiming at long legged trips as much as luxe daily duty.

What ‘Britishness’ Means to McLaren in an Era of Big Changes (7 minute read)

Interviewing CEO Nick Collins at Monterey Car Week, The Drive explores how McLaren keeps its ‘Britishness’ while courting buyers in China and the U.S. Themes include design cues, motorsport lineage, and possible offshore production—all while guarding the brand’s core character during a pivotal, more global era.

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Miscellaneous

'Any Recommendations on Lawyers in Michigan?:' Dodge Driver Says Dealership Added Murphy's to His Oil to Cover Their Tracks (5 minute read)

A Michigan Dodge owner alleges a dealership added Murphy’s to the engine oil to mask a loud lifter tick, sharing audio and video on TikTok. The clip shows the noise worsening after purchase; the driver is seeking legal advice and public accountability while the dispute unfolds.

Tesla's 'Super Ambitious' $1 trillion deal for Musk could still pass shareholder muster (6 minute read)

Reuters reports Tesla’s board approved a 10 year, $1 trillion pay package designed to keep Elon Musk, with shareholder approval likely in November. The plan sets aggressive earnings and valuation milestones to tie retention to execution, giving large investors reasons to back the proposal.

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Quick Links

Tesla Teased a New SUV That Looks Just Like the Cybertruck: TDS (2 minute read)

A small clay model in Tesla's design video hints at a slab-sided, triangular-roof SUV echoing Cybertruck cues, sparking speculation about a stainless exoskeleton SUV or a rugged Model Y successor.

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Arrives with More than 350 Miles of Range (5 minute read)

Built on a new EV platform with a longer wheelbase and unique bodywork, the GLC EV debuts fresh interiors and two trims arriving late 2026 and early 2027, expanding Mercedes' mainstream electric lineup.

Ford Performance Becomes Ford Racing, Signs Daniel Ricciardo as Ambassador (2 minute read)

The rebrand consolidates Ford’s global motorsport programs—F1 2026 return, Le Mans, Dakar, WRC—under one banner, while Ricciardo serves as ambassador to connect race-derived tech more directly to future road vehicles.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet Is Coming Back After a Long Hiatus (2 minute read)

A shadowy teaser confirms a modern soft-top G returning to the U.S., reviving open-air G-Wagen vibes with contemporary cabin tech while leaving powertrains and roof mechanism details under wraps for now.

What Are the Best Fun Family Cars For $50,000? (18 minute watch)

On Doug DeMuro, contenders span quick crossovers, wagons, and hot hatches under $50,000, balancing cargo space, third-row usability, safety tech, and performance-per-dollar to crown the most entertaining family buy.

Tiff Needell Finally Drives the New BMW M2 (10 minute watch)

On DRIVETRIBE, Needell samples manual and automatic M2s on track, praising steering precision and damping control while noting weight and traction limitations that demand tidy inputs to unlock its playful balance.

Audi's New Sports Car Concept Looks Even Better As an SUV (2 minute read)

Designer Luca Serafini’s rendering grafts Concept C’s arched fenders, aero channels, and minimalist lighting onto a lifted profile, imagining how Audi’s next-gen design language could scale into a production-friendly SUV.

Is the New Honda Prelude Exciting or Disappointing? We Have Opinions (5 minute read)

Car and Driver staff debate the Prelude’s return with the Civic Hybrid’s two-motor setup and simulated shift program, praising proportions and packaging but lamenting the absence of a manual transmission at launch.

Rivian CEO Says China’s ‘Cars Are Actually Better:’ TDS (2 minute read)

RJ Scaringe argues Chinese automakers outpace rivals on manufacturing speed, cost discipline, and product execution, intensifying debate over tariffs and the competitive threat facing U.S. EV startups and legacy brands.