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2025-09-22
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Releases & Reviews
The $325,000 GTD is a road-and-track 'cheat code,' dismissing chatter about heft. Ford confirms 4,386 pounds (1,987 kg)—about 400–500 pounds (181–227 kg) over Dark Horse and nearly 1,200 (544 kg) above a 911 GT3 RS—yet the chassis, aero, and brakes deliver startlingly accessible speed.
MotorTrend says the new Passport TrailSport finally pairs legit off-road capability with daily comfort. It looks tougher, goes farther off-pavement, and stays roomy, but you’ll hear the tires, the new V-6 feels familiar, and it’s slower than before despite strong overall refinement.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
Automakers have resisted raising car prices because of tariffs. That might not last. (4 minute read)
Since U.S. auto tariffs took effect in April, automakers have largely absorbed costs, keeping MSRPs steady. Edmunds data show average prices rose less than 1% from mid-March to mid-August; analysts warn the restraint may fade as 2026 models arrive and margins tighten.
Mercedes-Benz software chief Magnus Östberg says usage data proves physical buttons outperform touch, so the brand will reintroduce buttons, rollers, and toggles with a new steering-wheel design. The shift acknowledges driver ergonomics and safety, reversing years of screen-heavy UX across recent models.
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Car Culture
E.C.D. Automotive Design’s “Ghost” is a subtly reimagined 1967 Mustang fastback priced at $362,000, transformed from an original notchback. The craftsmanship runs deep beneath the clean bodywork, and the car’s beautifully haunting exhaust note underscores a build that favors understated looks over flashy restomod theatrics.
Jay Leno's Garage spotlights the TVR Tuscan S, a raw British sports car celebrated for its drama and analog feel. Leno explores the shape-shifting styling, minimalist safety nets, and exhilarating soundtrack, explaining why this “holy grail” machine captivates enthusiasts despite its uncompromising nature.
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Miscellaneous
Hyundai is recalling 568,580 Palisade SUVs from 2020–2025 because driver, passenger, and second-row window-seat belt latches may not latch correctly, increasing injury risk. NHTSA documents estimate about 1% of vehicles are affected; the recall spans a large portion of the model’s recent production.
New owners are unveiling the first phase of Willow Springs Raceway upgrades, prioritizing safety and debuting a crisp signature livery at the historic 1950s-era track. A mid-October launch event will showcase cars from Singer, The Petersen Museum, and specialist supercar builders, signaling renewed community investment.
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Quick Links
New Nürburgring footage shows the prototype’s yellow high-voltage sticker and a distinct V-8 burble, confirming an electrified powertrain as Lexus finalizes its long-rumored LFR halo car ahead of an expected near-term reveal.
At Hyundai Motor Group’s 2025 Investor Day, CEO José Muñoz said Genesis is exploring new flagship models, including a rugged off-roader inspired by the X Gran Equator concept, targeting luxury capability to challenge Mercedes’ G-Class.
Magnuson’s $7,200 TVS2650 bolt-on claims over 1,000 hp (746 kW) potential for the CT5-V Blackwing’s LT4 6.2-liter V-8, adding 90 hp (67 kW) on stock tune and fitting across the sedan’s production run.
Rolls-Royce’s one-off Cullinan Cosmos features a Starlight Headliner beneath a hand-painted Milky Way mural that took more than 160 hours, complemented by white-and-blue leather and an intricate Star Cluster motif throughout the cabin.
Stellantis scrapped the battery-electric Ram 1500 REV amid softening demand, reassigning the “REV” name to the range-extended Ramcharger REEV and promising class-leading range, towing, and payload as the lineup pivots toward a generator-assisted electric strategy.
Tesla quietly settled another Autopilot wrongful-death case stemming from a 2019 Model 3 rear-end crash that killed 15-year-old Jovani Maldonado Garcia, continuing a pattern after a prior $243 million payout and sidestepping potentially damaging jury scrutiny.
The Drive’s TDS roundup hints the downsized “baby G” will keep the squared-off silhouette while adopting modern tech and a lighter feel for younger buyers, but specifics on powertrains, timetable, and pricing remain unconfirmed.
Louisville Metro Police livestreamed the crushing of a seized Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat as Mayor Craig Greenberg and Chief Paul Humphrey warned street-takeover participants, a headline-grabbing deterrence tactic drawing both applause and criticism online.
On savagegeese, a Porsche-versus-Lucid showdown unleashes a combined 2,253 hp (1,689 kW), with deep dives into aero balance, thermal management, braking stamina, and data-driven performance laps to expose where each monster truly dominates.
Throttle House pits Carrera T, GTS, and GT3 to weigh road comfort against track pace, unpacking steering feel, chassis balance, and engagement to guide buyers on which 911 best suits daily driving versus weekend lapping.
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