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2025-10-08

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Releases & Reviews

2026 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Standard Make Small Cuts for Big Savings (7 minute read)

Tesla adds new Standard base trims for the Model 3 and Model Y, trading some features and range for lower entry prices. The Model 3 Standard starts at $38,630 and the Model Y Standard at $41,630, alongside a small trim-name reshuffle to simplify the lineup.

Tested! The Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack Is a Family-Hauling Beast (8 minute read)

The first test finds Dodge’s four-door EV muscle car hauls like a traditional bruiser yet rides comfortably and offers hatchback practicality. Reviewers praise brutal straight-line thrust but criticize charging execution, the difficulty of burnouts and drifts, and a polarizing synthesized exhaust note.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

Jeep Wagoneer Reportedly Dead, Grand Wagoneer Lineup Reshuffled: TDS (2 minute read)

A report circulating among dealers suggests the Wagoneer nameplate will be discontinued and folded into the Grand Wagoneer lineup for the refreshed 2026 model year. The reshuffle would streamline the full-size SUV range, with trims and packaging reorganized under a single badge.

Chevy Recalls 23,700 Equinox EVs for Being Too Quiet at Low Speeds (2 minute read)

Chevrolet is recalling 23,700 Equinox EVs after tests found the exterior pedestrian alert may be too quiet at low speeds, failing federal minimums. The mostly software-based fix is expected to arrive via a calibration update, with the majority of 2024 models affected.

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Car Culture

Found: The Hurst-Built Oldsmobile 'Fournado' That Vanished for 50 Years | Jay Leno's Garage (40 minute watch)

Jay Leno’s Garage uncovers the long-lost Hurst-built “Fournado,” a one-off Oldsmobile that disappeared for five decades. Leno dives into the car’s backstory and unique Hurst touches before taking it on the road to assess how the revived oddball drives after its rediscovery.

Sir Gary Oldman’s hand-built Runge RS: “it’s oversteery, you do have to be on it” (4 minute read)

Sir Gary Oldman explains commissioning a hand-built Runge RS for his 65th birthday, clarifying it’s pronounced “Roon-gey.” The featherweight, Porsche-inspired special demands commitment, delivering lively turn‑in and oversteer that rewards precision; artisan Chris Runge builds each example to order from formed aluminum.

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Miscellaneous

Ram’s Supercharged V-8 Truck is Back, Courtesy of Fox (2 minute read)

Fox unveils the Ram 1500 Lowered, a street-focused build with a supercharged V‑8 and coilovers that drop ride height by three inches. The project aims to revive the long-dormant sport-truck vibe, standing apart from today’s off-road trends with stance, aero tweaks, and attitude.

Porsche Kills WEC Hypercar Program but Stays in IMSA (2 minute read)

Porsche will end its factory Hypercar effort in the FIA World Endurance Championship at season’s close, citing a board‑level review amid tariffs, soft sales, EV headwinds, and planned 10% workforce reductions over four years. The marque retains IMSA involvement with its existing program.

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Quick Links

Surprise! This is the new Lamborghini Manifesto concept (2 minute read)

Built to mark 20 years of Centro Stile, the Manifesto is a ‘sculpture on four wheels’ from Lamborghini’s internal ‘crazy corner,’ previewing future design language more than any near-term production model.

Here’s your first look at a new V12 hypercar designed by Pininfarina (2 minute read)

New US‑based brand Vittori tapped Pininfarina for an unnamed V12 hypercar limited to 50 units, to be designed and built in Italy, with powertrain and performance details still under wraps.

The New Honda Prelude Is Already a Smash Hit, Especially With Older Folks (3 minute read)

Honda says the revived Prelude has logged about 2,400 orders in Japan from September 5 to October 6—roughly eight times its 300 per month target—driven largely by older, nostalgia‑minded buyers.

RIP: Kia Soul (3 minute read)

After a 16‑year run and more than 1.5 million U.S. sales since 2009, Kia will end Soul production this month with the 2025 model year, though remaining dealer inventory persists.

The Silly Reason Porsche Can’t Add Wireless Charging to the Macan, Taycan EVs Yet (1 minute read)

Porsche’s new inductive charging pad debuts on the 2026 Cayenne Electric, but it physically won’t fit under the Macan Electric or Taycan due to tighter packaging—even though Cayenne and Macan share PPE.

Aston Martin Isn’t Looking So Hot, You Guys (9 minute read)

Aston’s Q3 update shows volumes 12% below expectations, guidance cut to fewer cars than 2024, and a sizable impairment charge, with tariffs and soft demand clouding a long‑promised return to profitability.

Here’s Why There’s No 200-MPH Production SUV… Yet (7 minute read)

Even with the Aston Martin DBX S reaching 193 mph (311 km/h) on 717 hp (535 kW) and weighing 555 lb (251 kg) less than a BMW M5, tire limits, drag, and stability keep 200 mph (322 km/h) elusive.

The most valuable car I’ve EVER reviewed! (21 minute watch)

On carwow, Mat Watson tours the Bugatti Mistral—the final W16 roadster—showing obsessive craftsmanship, removable roof panels, and ferocious straight‑line pace, explaining why it’s the priciest machine he’s ever filmed.

Rivian CEO: ‘We’re really convicted’ about skipping CarPlay (47 minute read)

RJ Scaringe doubles down on skipping CarPlay in favor of tighter in‑car integration and faster OTA iteration, while addressing tariffs, China exposure, and the timeline for the more affordable R2.

Japan's First Female Prime Minister Owns a Mk 3 Toyota Supra (3 minute read)

Sanae Takaichi long daily‑drove a 1991 Supra 2.5GT Twin‑Turbo Limited to parliament; freshly restored last year, her Mk 3 is now displayed at a small museum in her home prefecture.