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300HP Maverick, GLC EV Hits Dunes, Senna GP McLaren Sale
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2025-11-05
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Releases & Reviews
Mercedes took an early GLC-class EV prototype to the Mojave’s Dumont Dunes to validate traction and chassis tuning on deep sand. Set to reach the U.S. in late 2026, it’s positioned as the electric counterpart to the brand’s second-most-popular model, with durability testing prioritizing control on low-grip terrain.
A thorough refresh adds family-friendly packaging and a tougher, trucklike front end, but much of the hardware carries over, so this isn’t an all-new Expedition. After a weeklong test, the verdict is mixed: improvements make it more competitive, yet Chevy’s Tahoe remains the benchmark to beat.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
Automakers that report monthly data show sharp October drops after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit ended: Hyundai Ioniq 5 sales fell 63 percent, Kia EV6 slid 71 percent, and Honda Prologue plunged 81 percent. With many brands reporting quarterly, the full industry picture won’t be clear until year‑end.
GM joined rivals pursuing Level 3 “eyes‑off” driving but offered few specifics on who pays when automation errs. The analysis highlights unsettled liability, insurance, and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions—and warns that drivers, lawyers, and lawmakers aren’t prepared for handoffs where the system, not the human, is nominally in control.
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Car Culture
The first McLaren MP4/6 - winner of Senna’s heroic 1991 Brazilian GP while stuck in sixth gear - is headed to auction for £9 million+ (~$11.5 million). The gearbox has been sorted, so this V12-era legend is now drivable, preserving an epic chapter of F1 history.
Ringbrothers’ “Kingpin” 1969 Mustang Mach 1 consumed over 5,500 build hours and packs a Whipple‑supercharged custom Coyote V‑8 making 800 horsepower (597 kW). A six‑speed manual, bespoke bodywork, and concours‑level craftsmanship turn this SEMA star into rolling art with the attitude of a street brawler.
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Miscellaneous
Jaguar’s upmarket reboot hit a snag: Managing Director Rawdon Glover says the Type 00 electric grand tourer is a year behind schedule. The brand plans to unveil it next year, take orders, and begin deliveries “relatively soon after,” a pivotal step in its shift to ultra‑luxury positioning.
Ford says a customer “300T” package is planned for 2026, lifting the Maverick 2.0‑liter’s output to 300 horsepower (224 kW) and 317 lb‑ft (430 Nm) via a 59‑mm turbo from the Mustang 2.3. That’s an estimated gain of 50 hp (37 kW) and 40 lb‑ft (54 Nm) over stock.
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GlasWerks DMV lifts the 6.3‑liter V12 GTC4Lusso, raising output from 681 hp (508 kW), doubling ride height with around nine inches of travel, and offering the conversion for about $175,000.
Mirai-sourced fuel cell drives 547 hp (408 kW) through a front limited‑slip and rear electronic locker, while an onboard system captures exhaust water for filtered campsite use, underscoring Toyota’s hydrogen persistence.
Spy shots suggest Audi’s first Horch SUV revives the pre‑war luxury sub‑brand to target Mercedes‑Maybach buyers, promising an ultra‑plush Q9 flagship with heritage‑driven badging and correspondingly lofty pricing.
Camouflaged 2027 7 Series shows reworked grilles and lighting plus a full‑width Panoramic Vision iDrive display inside, with production expected to begin in July 2026 ahead of the luxury sedan’s mid‑cycle refresh.
Retro styling and vibe still impress, but testers fault the AWD Buzz’s short real‑world range, steep price, and some minivan fundamentals, tempering its charm with practicality concerns for road‑trip and family duty.
Early prototypes confirm an electric iX4 coupe‑SUV on BMW’s Neue Klasse platform, sharing interior tech with the upcoming iX3 while effectively replacing today’s X4 without a direct internal‑combustion successor.
The new hybrid stretches driving range and improves efficiency, yet offers only modest performance gains, a sometimes‑unpolished powertrain, and braking that fades at the limit, keeping the lovable off‑roader’s personality intact but not transformed.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund - Tesla’s sixth‑largest outside investor - will vote against ratifying Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion pay package and two directors, but Texas law lets Musk wield 15.3% voting power, keeping approval plausible.
Doug DeMuro highlights the E450 All‑Terrain’s ride comfort, wagon practicality, and modern tech, praising its versatility and character while acknowledging its premium pricing and niche appeal.
Edmunds Cars compares GX and LX, noting roughly a $40,000 gap, Land Cruiser 300 underpinnings for LX, and tradeoffs in space, towing, and luxury to guide buyers toward need‑over‑badge decisions.
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