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2025-09-10

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Releases & Reviews

2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa Supercar Is a V-8 Plug-In Hybrid with 1036 Horsepower (5 minute read)

Ferrari’s new 849 Testarossa replaces the SF90 Stradale with a plug-in hybrid system delivering 1,036 horsepower (772 kW) from a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 and three electric motors. Offered as coupe or Spider, it blends historic naming with cutting-edge technology.

The 2026 Lexus IS Teaches an Old Dog New Tricks (4 minute read)

Lexus gives its compact sedan a third facelift, retaining the IS 350 with rear- or all-wheel drive in the U.S. market. Though not a next-generation model, the refresh keeps the 2013-based platform relevant with updated styling and tech in a shrinking sedan segment.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

The Charging Pad That Could Kill Wireless EV Charging Before It Starts (4 minute read)

Easelink’s Matrix system promises touch-free conductive charging that avoids efficiency losses and high costs of inductive pads. Retractable contacts allow “park-and-forget” convenience at roughly a third of the price, potentially halting momentum for wireless EV charging tech.

Yet Another Ford Recall? Yep, This Time For 1.4 Million Cars, Trucks, SUVs, and Vans (3 minute read)

Ford faces another massive recall, this time for backup camera failures across 1.4 million vehicles including the Edge, Expedition, and F-Series. Already leading 2025 in recall volume, the automaker continues to struggle with persistent quality-control issues.

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Car Culture

Driving a "Unicorn": 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ 4-Speed | Jay Leno's Garage (31 minute watch)

Jay Leno spotlights a rare 1969 Grand Prix SJ with a 428-cubic-inch V8 making 390 horsepower (291 kW) and a 4-speed manual, a combination produced in very limited numbers. The video celebrates Pontiac’s luxury–performance fusion during the muscle car era.

Toyota 2000GT Surprise? Goodwood Tour ft. Travis Pastrana & Henry Catchpole | Capturing Car Culture (25 minute watch)

Hagerty joins Travis Pastrana and Henry Catchpole on a Goodwood road trip in Toyota’s iconic 2000GT. The film highlights the car’s cultural significance, rare appearance, and unique driving character, blending motorsport storytelling with heritage appreciation.

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Miscellaneous

Max Verstappen Will Make GT Racing Debut at the Nurburgring This Weekend (3 minute read)

Fresh from his Italian Grand Prix win, Max Verstappen prepares to debut in GT3 racing at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. He must pass both a theory exam and a qualifying race to gain clearance for competition in the demanding endurance format.

The 2027 Audi TT will get fake gearshifts, might get five-cylinder noise... and won't be called TT (3 minute read)

Audi confirms its Concept C will evolve into a production sports car with simulated gearshifts and possibly synthetic five-cylinder sound. Despite strong ties to the TT lineage, the company plans a new nameplate while leaving space in the lineup for a future R8.

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Quick Links

The New 2025 Audi SQ5 Is the King of the Small, Sporty Luxury SUV (24 minute watch)

Doug DeMuro tours the redesigned SQ5’s performance upgrades, driver assists, and trademark Audi cabin tech, concluding it sets the segment benchmark while noting a few ergonomic quirks and the usual DeMuro “quirks and features” flourishes.

Mercedes used a solid-state battery car to (almost) break the EV range record (2 minute read)

Mercedes’ GT XX concept with solid-state cells covered 748 miles (1,204 km) on one charge, signaling lighter, denser batteries that promise faster charging and improved efficiency, though production timing remains unconfirmed.

The GT-R May Be Dead, But the Z Keeps Its Best Paint Job Alive (3 minute read)

Nissan’s 2026 Z Heritage Edition revives Midnight Purple with bronze 19-inch RAYS wheels, a carbon-fiber rear spoiler and retro “Twin Turbo” graphics, but the bronze package is limited to the Performance trim with minor cabin touches.

The 10 Best Selling Luxury Cars of 2025 (So Far) (5 minute read)

A data-focused roundup ranks 2025’s luxury best-sellers—from Audi and Lexus to Mercedes-Benz—highlighting segments driving growth and noting several brands are on pace for record sales with months still to go.

Audi's Coming New Two-Seat Sports Car Will Carve Its Own Path (4 minute read)

Based on the IAA-debuted Concept C, Audi’s unnamed electric two-seater enters production next year, positioned between the TT and R8 as a clean-sheet model rather than a replacement, aiming for focused dynamics and brand-new packaging.

Cupra Tindaya Is a Crazy New Concept with Batmobile-Like Styling (6 minute read)

Cupra’s Tindaya concept debuts in Munich with a dramatic split-nose front, roof-spine profile and jewel-box interior, previewing the brand’s driver-centric ethos—reinforced by its repeated “No drivers, no Cupra” anti-autonomy mantra.

BMW’s iDrive Knob Killed Off for Haptic Controls and a Wall-to-Wall Screen (4 minute read)

BMW retires the 25-year-old iDrive dial, with the 2026 iX3 ushering in haptic touch surfaces, expanded steering-wheel controls and a panoramic display that reshapes how core functions are accessed.

2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Goes Hybrid With 701 HP, Hits 60 MPH in 2.4 Seconds (3 minute read)

Electrification lifts the 2026 911 Turbo S to 701 hp (523 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) via a second electric exhaust turbo, a 1.9-kWh pack and an 8-speed PDK with AWD, delivering 0–60 mph in 2.4 seconds.