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2025-10-03

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Releases & Reviews

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet Tested: Vroom with a View (10 minute read)

Electrified assist enhances the GTS Cabriolet’s response without muting classic 911 feel. An electric turbo and integrated motor boost midrange punch and drivability, while aero, suspension tuning, and wind management keep top-down pace composed—though added mass and pricey options linger.

Review: The 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Is Your Bestest Adventure Buddy (7 minute read)

Factory lift, all-terrain tires, underbody protection, and X-Mode return, paired with quieter cruising, improved seats, and better infotainment. Power remains modest, but revised calibration and cooling help the Wilderness feel steadier off-road and less tiring on pavement, preserving the formula while polishing rough edges.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Dodge Is Giving Up on Its Flagship Charger Banshee EV: Report (2 minute read)

A supplier-sourced report claims Stellantis has canceled the Charger Daytona SRT Banshee halo EV, once teased with an 800-volt architecture and synthetic ‘Fratzonic’ exhaust. The company won’t confirm specifics, saying only that product plans are being reassessed to better align with shifting consumer demand.

Tesla finally had a good sales quarter — it may be the last one for a while (4 minute read)

Q3 output reached 447,450 vehicles as buyers rushed to capture expiring federal EV credits, but production fell 5 percent versus Q3 2024 and headwinds loom. Analysts warn aging lineups, pricing pressure, and uncertain demand could cap margins despite ongoing cost reductions.

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Car Culture

The R129 Mercedes SL Should Be Worth a Million Dollars — 300SL 500SL 600SL Jason Cammisa Revelations (28 minute watch)

Jason Cammisa argues on Hagerty’s Revelations that the R129 SL’s pop-up roll bar, tank-like structure, and refined V8/V12 options make it criminally undervalued. Engineering depth and design longevity shift the narrative from boulevard cruiser to landmark GT deserving far higher collector respect.

Tail of the Dragon Isn't Overrated. It Just Isn't the Same (5 minute read)

America’s most famous 11-mile (18 km) snake of tarmac hasn’t lost its allure so much as its solitude; heavier traffic and enforcement changed the vibe. Planning for early hours, off-peak days, and respectful passing can still unlock the rhythm that gave the road its legend.

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Miscellaneous

Tourist in Kia Telluride Comes Dangerously Close to Tumbling Down Black Bear Pass, Forces Trail Closure (2 minute read)

After a driver reportedly ignored one-way signage on Colorado’s Black Bear Pass, a Kia Telluride ended up teetering above Bridal Veil Falls, prompting authorities to close the trail for a specialized recovery. The incident underscores matching vehicle capability—and skills—to notoriously technical high-alpine routes.

Ford Mustang Sales Just Hit a Shocking Low (3 minute read)

A steep September tally of 1,803 units pushed the Mustang toward its worst year on record, down 32 percent versus 2024 with 32,818 sold so far. The trend contrasts with Ford’s overall gains and raises questions about cadence, mix, and incentives for the lone remaining car.

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Quick Links

2027 Kia Telluride Will Finally Debut Its Redesign Next Month (2 minute read)

Kia set a November 20 Los Angeles auto show debut for the second-generation three-row Telluride, expected to add a hybrid powertrain and Palisade-shared hardware while updating interior tech on the multi-time 10Best winner.

2026 Tesla Model Y Performance Launches in U.S. for Under $60,000 (2 minute read)

Tesla opened U.S. orders for the refreshed Model Y Performance at $59,130, but it no longer qualifies for the $7,500 federal credit, with first deliveries slated for December after an earlier European rollout in August.

No Tax Credits, No Problem! Hyundai Massively Slashes Prices of 2026 Ioniq 5 (3 minute read)

Hyundai chopped 2026 Ioniq 5 pricing by an average $9,155, setting a new $36,600 base and repositioning the EV alongside midsize ICE SUVs as the brand offsets the end of federal tax credits with straightforward sticker cuts.

Lamborghini Wants To Crank Up the ‘Crazy’ on Stuff Like Off-Road Supercars: TDS (2 minute read)

Lamborghini’s sales and marketing chief Federico Foschini signaled more boundary-pushing specials—think off-road-ready supercars and extra-wild derivatives—as the brand leans harder into theatrical products that amplify emotion alongside performance.

Spied! BMW’s Seventh-Gen M3 Went out for a Drive (3 minute read)

Fresh spy shots hint the seventh-gen M3 will arrive with both a first-ever EV alongside an ICE variant, as BMW tests prototypes amid high expectations for the perennial sports-sedan benchmark.

Nissan Confirms Xterra Returning in 2028, Cancels Plans for U.S. EV (3 minute read)

Nissan confirmed the Xterra will return in 2028, with production slated for Canton, Mississippi, while pausing a U.S.-built EV SUV—an announcement that tracks with earlier dealer whispers about a packed launch cadence through spring 2027.

Who Gets a Ticket When a Waymo Does Wrong and Nobody Is in the Robotaxi to Cite? (3 minute read)

After a Waymo robotaxi pulled an illegal U-turn during a DUI enforcement operation in San Bruno, police stopped the driverless car, underscoring the unresolved liability question when no human is present to cite for traffic violations.

A ‘remastered’ Lotus Esprit with a V8 is coming… priced at £430k+ (2 minute read)

Startup Encor will ‘remaster’ the Esprit as the Series 1 using a donor Esprit V8, fully rebuilding its 3.5-liter twin-turbo V8 and modernizing usability, with pricing from £430,000 (~$546,000) ahead of a full reveal in November.

This Carbon-Bodied 650-Horsepower Rear-Wheel-Drive Honda Prelude Whips An Unholy Amount Of Ass (3 minute read)

Honda Racing’s carbon-bodied, rear-drive Prelude prototype for Japan’s Super GT GT500 packs 650 horsepower (485 kW) and previews a no-compromise track monster that contrasts sharply with the forthcoming road car’s hybrid focus.

Spied: The 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLA Looks Good Up Close (2 minute read)

Close-up spy shots reveal the 2027 GLA riding on the new CLA-shared platform with a unified body for gasoline and electric variants, previewing Mercedes-Benz’s cleaner post-EQ design direction and upgraded architecture.