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FJ Cruiser Teased, MotorTrend COTY, Rimac vs Bugatti
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Maserati’s 2026 MCPURA is essentially an MC20 with sharper GT2 Stradale inspired bumpers, a new AI Aqua Rainbow color, more Alcantara, and a redesigned steering wheel. It preserves mid engine theater while undercutting Ferrari and Lamborghini, though testers say its dynamics still trail the class’s most cohesive rivals.
On savagegeese, the latest Tiguan shows meaningful polish: calmer road manners, better cabin usability, and far cleaner software execution. The review highlights family friendly practicality and value, concluding Volkswagen finally addressed longstanding annoyances without sacrificing the composed ride and solid feeling build that made prior Tiguans appealing.
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Formula 1’s new five year U.S. deal moves every practice, qualifying, sprint, and Grand Prix exclusively to Apple TV starting in 2026. Beyond broadcast, Apple will cross promote F1 across News, Maps, Music, Sports, and Fitness+, betting streaming reach offsets backlash over ditching ESPN.
Proxy adviser ISS urged shareholders to reject Tesla’s proposed $1 trillion compensation plan for Elon Musk, ahead of a November 6 vote. It’s the second straight year ISS advised against, and it follows a Delaware court’s earlier decision voiding Musk’s prior $56 billion award.
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A colossal no reserve sale dubbed “The Generous Collection” will disperse Greg Rusk’s trove, reportedly around 1,300 cars. Instead of blue chip exotics, the mix skews attainable—think driver grade Americana and oddballs—creating real deal potential for patient bidders willing to sift, wrench, and transport.
Throttle House revisits the Lotus Esprit V8, celebrating its drama—low slung stance, lively steering, and a twin turbo V8 soundtrack—while confronting one big weakness that can make ownership painful. The film weighs period charm against maintenance realities, helping viewers separate poster car nostalgia from real costs.
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Miscellaneous
A fresh report pegs Toyota’s smaller off road SUV for a private showing on Monday, October 20, then a global debut at 5:00 AM on October 21 (3:00 PM ET, October 20). Teased two years ago, the model aims below Land Cruiser with rugged, back to basics appeal.
Mate Rimac is negotiating to buy Porsche’s 45 percent stake in Bugatti Rimac, reportedly offering about €1 billion (~$1.2 billion). Four years after forming the joint venture, he argues bureaucracy is slowing decisions and says financing is lined up to take full control if Porsche agrees.
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Rumored as the GR GT, Toyota Gazoo Racing’s V8 supercar now has an official countdown microsite, hinting at a ferocious soundtrack and positioning Lexus for a halo reboot after weeks of high-profile brand moves.
A September 16 fire at Novelis’s Oswego, New York plant—supplying aluminum to 10 automakers—has idled Ford’s Expedition and Navigator lines, slashed F-150 output by over half, and forced Stellantis to pause Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer production for three weeks.
Under investor pressure, Porsche’s board moved to end Oliver Blume’s mandate early, naming former McLaren chief and ex-Porsche executive Michael Leiters as incoming CEO to steer Zuffenhausen through a critical product and strategy reset.
A factory-owned 2006 GT Heritage Edition from Ford’s Heritage Collection heads to Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale Fall 2025 auction with no reserve, marking a rare chance to buy a Blue Oval treasure directly from the source.
After retiring the CT4 and CT5 nameplates in 2026, Cadillac confirms a next-generation, internal-combustion CT5 will return, continuing Michigan production in Lansing and preserving the brand’s acclaimed high-performance Blackwing lineage.
The eighth-generation Golf earns its third MotorTrend Car of the Year trophy, with the award specifically honoring the GTI and R; prior wins came in 1985 and 2015, underscoring the model’s enduring performance appeal.
On the 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn with the returning Hemi V8, the cheeky “Symbol of Protest” fender emblem appears as its own window-sticker line item—an unusually explicit nod to branding bravado.
This Sun Yellow 1972 Opel GT remains remarkably original, featuring the model’s signature swivel headlights, a 1.9L engine and manual gearbox, tidy behind-seat storage, and period details that highlight its lightweight, balanced driving charm.
Revived as a limited run, the Bolt EV starts at $29,990, offers 255 miles (410 km) of range, and adds a NACS port for Supercharger access plus Google built‑in apps—including Angry Birds.
An over-the-air software update caused some Wrangler 4xe powertrains to shut down—even at highway speeds—prompting guidance to avoid hybrid and electric modes until a subsequent fix reportedly addressed the fault.
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