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Lego celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Mercedes G-Class with a 2,891-piece set

Lego is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Mercedes G-Class with a new Technic set, priced at $249.99 and consisting of 2,891 pieces.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 2, 2024, 10:31 a.m.
Toyota GAZOO Racing Adds Direct Automatic Transmission to GR Corolla

Toyota has revealed an updated 2025 GR Corolla featuring an available eight-speed automatic transmission, sharper handling, and increased torque for the three-cylinder engine.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 2, 2024, 10:16 a.m.
New Tesla Model Y details leaked ahead of unveiling

The Tesla Model Y is gearing up for an update, with prototypes recently seen testing on public roads.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 4:44 p.m.
BMW patents an inflatable spoiler that should be relatively inexpensive to produce

CarBuzz has discovered an intriguing BMW innovation at the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, showcasing designs for an inflatable air guiding element, or spoiler. These designs are versatile, potentially applying to side skirts, chin spoilers, and trunk-mounted wings.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 3:22 p.m.
United Auto Workers backs Harris for president

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for U.S. president on Wednesday, providing a significant boost for her campaign in the swing state of Michigan.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 2:03 p.m.
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT owners can unlock extra power for $995

Available via FordPass, the Performance Upgrade enables Mustang Mach-E GT to go 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds – faster than both the Tesla Model Y Performance and the Porsche Macan 4 Electric.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 11:24 a.m.
Stellantis begins offering buyout packages to US employees

Stellantis is offering a voluntary buyout package to its salaried US workforce of around 11,000 employees. This move follows less than a week after CEO Carlos Tavares warned of potential brand shutdowns if they were not profitable.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 11:17 a.m.
Sim racing equipment supplier Fanatec has just gone bankrupt

This announcement came almost three months after PC accessory giant Corsair revealed plans to acquire Endor and restructure the company’s $75 million debt.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 9:03 a.m.
Mercedes cuts S-Class and EQS production as sales drop

Mercedes-Benz will reduce production of the S-Class and EQS due to declining demand for its two luxury sedans.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 8:47 a.m.
Ford BlueCruise hands-free driving technology now available in 15 European countries

Ford BlueCruise has been approved by the European Commission for use in 15 European countries, covering over 133,000 kilometers of designated highways.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 1, 2024, 8:09 a.m.
Uber and BYD team up to bring 100,000 EVs to its ride-hailing platform

Uber and Chinese automaker BYD have announced a multi-year partnership to introduce 100,000 new electric vehicles (EVs) to Uber’s ride-hailing platform globally.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2024, 4:19 p.m.
This is the new Audi A6 E-Tron sedan and Avant

Audi has unveiled the new 2025 A6 and S6 e-tron in both Sportback and Avant bodystyles, marking a significant advancement in its electric vehicle lineup. This generation, offered exclusively as electric, targets competitors like the Mercedes EQE and BMW i5.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2024, 3:55 p.m.
Mystichrome color-shifting paint is back as a $15,995 option on RTR Mustangs

In 2004, Ford introduced the color-shifting Mystichrome paint for the SVT Mustang Cobra, offered exclusively that year. Now, Mystichrome is back, but only through RTR Vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2024, 12:37 p.m.
Famous sports seat manufacturer Recaro files for bankruptcy

Recaro has filed for bankruptcy, receiving approval for self-administration from a German court, as reported by Autocar.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2024, 11:53 a.m.
Hennessey breaks hypercar speed record on the way to 300 mph

The Hennessey Venom F5 has set a new half-mile speed record, reaching 221.92 mph (357.14 km/h) on an unprepared surface during a standard engineering session.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2024, 11:32 a.m.
Porsche chief designer thinks 911 got too big

The current Porsche 911 is the largest model ever, but Chief Designer Michael Mauer envisions a smaller successor.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2024, 10:19 a.m.
Nearly 20,000 Chrysler Pacifica hybrids could spontaneously combust

The recall affects 19,516 Pacifica PHEV minivans because of a fire risk related to a problematic battery pack. This issue was previously addressed two years ago with a software update, which proved ineffective.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2024, 10:05 a.m.
Tesla is recalling almost all of its cars since the 2021 model year

Tesla recalls nearly 1.9 million cars due to hood latching software failure, impacting Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles. 

Evgenii Ushakov

July 31, 2024, 9:32 a.m.
The current Volkswagen Golf is expected to continue producing until 2035

This would give the Mk8 generation a life cycle of 15 years, but it would still not be the longest-lived Golf.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 30, 2024, 5:39 p.m.
Chinese smartphone maker Meizu plans to launch its own electric vehicle this year

Following in the footsteps of Huawei and Xiaomi, another Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Meizu, is entering the electric car business. Owned by the Geely Group, Meizu plans to launch its first electric car this year, utilizing the Geely SEA (Sustainable Experience Architecture) platform.

Evgenii Ushakov

July 30, 2024, 4:22 p.m.

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