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2025-11-10
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Releases & Reviews
The first M wagon in U.S. history pairs a plug‑in hybrid V8 with everyday usability, turning the longroof into the most compelling version of BMW’s new M5. The review praises its body control, ride composure, and cargo‑friendly packaging for making supercar pace feel genuinely practical.
Chevy’s refreshed three‑row addresses past pain points with smarter ergonomics, improved safety features, and refinement, while keeping the formula that defines full‑size SUVs. Split LED daytime running lights and lower‑mounted headlights modernize the face; some flaws remain, but benchmark status looks secure after a week of living with it.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
A report says Ford executives are debating the F‑150 Lightning’s future amid sliding demand for electric pickups and a production pause since October 2025 tied to an aluminum shortage. With Ram’s EV 1500 canceled earlier this year, Ford is weighing whether resuming Lightning output makes sense.
Tremec revealed a six‑speed manual transaxle that bolts into the C8 Corvette using the factory dual‑clutch mounting points, enabling true three‑pedal swaps. The unit is rated for about 1000 horsepower (746 kW) and 800 lb‑ft (1,085 Nm) with an 8600‑rpm input; pricing, timing, and software integration remain unsettled.
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Car Culture
France’s Pop Central Museum will auction 50 movie and TV vehicles, plus 19 automobilia, at no reserve via Bonhams online from November 21–28. The eclectic roster spans screen‑used cars and quality replicas from Fast & Furious, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, The A‑Team, and more.
The 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola is presented as a genuine attempt to restart coachbuilding, not merely a pretty concept. With the 8C and GTV revivals shelved and the 33 Stradale ultra‑exclusive, a modern, attainable coupe in the Nuvola’s spirit could sharpen Alfa’s image against entrenched German rivals.
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Miscellaneous
Rivian approved a performance‑based package that could award CEO RJ Scaringe up to $4.6 billion over ten years, echoing Tesla’s approach for Elon Musk. The targets tie compensation to profitability and share‑price milestones, and aim to keep leadership focused as the company readies its R2 for launch next year.
The roundup spotlights standout new aftermarket parts from SEMA 2025 in Las Vegas, emphasizing problem‑solving upgrades enthusiasts can bolt onto popular platforms. Highlights include cylinder‑head tech from Trick Flow for small‑block Fords and other clever solutions that promise better packaging, cooling, or durability for upcoming project builds.
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Internal sources say GM is developing multiple variants on a new sedan platform that supports combustion power, with a CT5 replacement promised, even as the CT4 ends after the 2026 model year.
On savagegeese, the trio is tested on the same circuit with identical timing protocols, comparing aerodynamic balance, gearing, tire behavior, braking fade, and lap telemetry to crown the most complete track weapon.
After 17,265 miles (27,779 km), the EV9 Land proved comfortable, family‑friendly, and dependable through winter road trips, blending Tesla‑like connected features with seamless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto—and minimal learning curve.
California‑built and largely 3D‑printed by Divergent, the 21C V Max places the driver centrally under a fighter‑jet canopy, trading rear wings for lower drag while remaining startlingly usable on real roads.
Toyota recalled about 127,000 2022–2024 Tundra and Lexus LX, plus 2024 GX, over production debris in the twin‑turbo 3.4‑liter V‑6; a remedy is in development after similar prior campaigns.
Toyota’s GR Corolla may swap its 300 hp (224 kW) 1.6‑liter three‑cylinder for a new turbocharged 2.0‑liter four reportedly targeting about 400 hp (298 kW), while the nameplate itself continues.
carwow pits the Valkyrie against Vanquish and V12 Vantage in rolling and standing starts, exploring launch control behavior, traction, aerodynamic efficiency, and braking performance across successive heats to deliver decisive straight‑line bragging rights.
The first drive says Ioniq 6 N adapts Ioniq 5 N hardware—dual‑motor all‑wheel drive, N e‑shift and active sound, torque vectoring, and track‑ready thermal management—yet stays livable thanks to compliant damping and quiet cruising.
Honda’s next‑gen platform uses selective compliance—retuned bushings, strategic reinforcements, and revised subframe mounts—to allow vertical flex yet preserve lateral stiffness, improving cabin quietness and ride isolation without dulling turn‑in as hybrids proliferate.
Confirmed by the brand, the next Continental GT Supersports will be lighter, limited‑production, and—crucially—rear‑wheel drive for the first time, signaling a sharper, driver‑focused flagship with weight trimmed and drama dialed up.
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