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2026-04-08

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Releases & Reviews

An All-New, V-8-Powered Mercedes-AMG CLE63 Is in the Works (3 minute read)

Mercedes executives have already driven early prototypes powered by an entirely new V-8 engine family designed specifically with the North American market in mind. About 95 percent of CLE63 sales are expected in North America, making this a car built squarely around American enthusiasts' preferences.

R36 Nissan GT-R Will Keep the Twin-Turbo V-6 and Go Hybrid (3 minute read)

Nissan's senior VP of planning confirmed the R36 will pair its signature twin-turbo V-6 with electric hybrid assistance, debunking long-standing EV rumors. Concrete announcements are expected by 2028, with the car arriving before the decade turns.

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Technology, Market Data & Analysis

The Biggest Winners and Losers in Auto Sales in Q1 2026 (1 minute read)

The elimination of the federal EV tax credit and soaring gas prices from geopolitical conflict have reshaped the market, with Ram trucks and Toyota's electric lineup emerging as surprising bright spots amid a challenging quarter.

Study Quantifies How Much the Dealership Model Costs Customers—And It Ain't Pretty (2 minute read)

A nonprofit study found that franchise dealership laws effectively add $3,934 to $4,992 to every new car's transaction price — a "middleman tax" baked into state-mandated sales models that costs buyers nearly 10 percent more.

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Car Culture

This Italian GT Has the Heart of a Corvette (4 minute read)

This 1965 Iso Rivolta on Bring a Trailer pairs Italian coachwork by Giorgetto Giugiaro with a reliable Chevrolet V-8. Founder Renzo Rivolta started with the tiny Isetta before building grand tourers for those who wanted Italian style with American muscle.

Liverpool in my Rolls Royce Silver Shadow; why it's white & my Dad's part in early Beatle history.. (21 minute watch)

Harry Metcalfe takes his white Rolls Royce Silver Shadow on a pilgrimage to Liverpool, revealing his father's personal connection to the early Beatles and exploring the streets that shaped rock history.

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Miscellaneous

Colorado's New Speed Camera System Makes Waze Nearly Useless (3 minute read)

The state's expanded automated camera network calculates your average speed between two points, issuing tickets if you exceed the limit by 10 mph (16 km/h) or more — rendering radar-detection apps and Waze alerts effectively useless.

NYC Hits Pause on Autonomous Vehicle Testing (2 minute read)

Waymo's permits to test eight robotaxis in Manhattan and Brooklyn expired at the end of March with no reported collisions, but city officials say safety concerns will guide whether new permits are issued.

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Quick Links

2026 BMW i7 xDrive60 First Drive: A Rolling Lounge With Serious Speed (3 minute read)

Weighing over 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg), BMW's flagship electric sedan handles with surprising agility while offering rear-seat luxury that draws legitimate comparisons to a Rolls-Royce.

Porsche Teases New 911 Variant That Promises 'Pure Driving Pleasure' (3 minute read)

Porsche will reveal the mystery variant — likely the long-rumored GT3 Cabriolet — on April 14 via a livestreamed event.

It's Not Just You: Six of 10 Drivers Say Headlight Glare Is a Problem (2 minute read)

A new AAA survey found that 73 percent of drivers say headlight glare has worsened over the past decade, driven by brighter LEDs and taller vehicle designs.

Someone Turned A Chevy Trailblazer Into A Surprisingly Factory-Looking Drop-Top, But There's One Insanely Huge Catch (6 minute read)

A mysterious Sawzall-wielding builder removed the entire roof and upper door frames from this subcompact SUV, and the result gets weirder the closer you look.

Dodge CEO: Affordable Sports Cars Still Have A Future (3 minute read)

CEO Matt McAlear told reporters at the New York Auto Show that Dodge "absolutely" sees opportunity for a sub-$30,000 performance car and owes it to customers.

Chris Harris on Cars: BMW M3 CS Touring on road and track. (21 minute watch)

Chris Harris puts BMW's hardcore M3 CS Touring through its paces on both public roads and a racing circuit in this thorough review.

Another British Sports Car Maker Is Eyeing A Comeback (3 minute read)

New owner Howard Nash plans to return the nearly 70-year-old British sports car brand to both racing and road car production, with a prototype already driven.

Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good? (7 minute read)

At 3,602 lbs (1,634 kg) with no paint, no radio, and no power windows, this two-seat electric pickup targets mid-$20,000s pricing in a pursuit of radical simplicity.

This Suzuki SC100-GX Is My Forever Minicar (4 minute read)

Adapted from a Giorgetto Giugiaro design study, this rare kei-sized Suzuki proved to be the ultimate vintage minicar for one passionate collector.

The Crank Window Is Coming Back (2 minute read)

The Bezos-backed Slate EV truck brings back manual crank windows as part of its stripped-down approach to keeping America's cheapest new vehicle under $30,000.