Vehicles

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  VW swapped the Taos' DSG for a classic automatic transmission because drivers thought it felt broken

  Volkswagen has decided to swap out the DSG transmission in the Taos 4Motion for a regular 8-speed automatic. This change will happen for the 2025 model year facelift, making all Taos models use the same transmission.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 16, 2024, 10:47 a.m.
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  Police Department Faces Backlash After Spending $150,000 on Tesla Cybertruck

  The Irvine Police Department in California has sparked outrage after spending $150,000 on a Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series, which will be modified for police use. The Cybertruck will join the fleet of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) unit.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2024, 4:18 p.m.
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  Stellantis to pause production of the electric Fiat 500e

  Stellantis has decided to pause production of the electric Fiat 500e for four weeks. The company will stop making it starting Friday due to slow demand and a lack of orders in the European market.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2024, 3:13 p.m.
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  Nissan cuts production of its top-selling vehicle in America

  Nissan plans to cut production of its Rogue and Frontier models in the coming months. The company told dealers it will reduce output by up to 40,000 units in September and October.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2024, 1:39 p.m.
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  First retail production fully electric 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ to be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson

  Cadillac will auction off its first Escalade IQ at the Scottsdale Fall Auction in October. The proceeds from the sale will go to the Detroit Children's Fund, with 100% of the hammer price donated to the charity.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2024, 12:11 p.m.
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  ?koda Fabia celebrates its 25th anniversary

  ?koda Fabia turns 25 this year, marking a quarter-century of success for the small car. The model has sold nearly five million units across four generations since its debut in 1999.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 13, 2024, 11:22 a.m.
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  Refreshed 2025 VW Taos arrives with new look, upgraded technology and more power

  Volkswagen of America has given its Taos model a fresh look for 2025. The compact SUV gets a new face, an updated interior, and more power under the hood.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2024, 6:05 p.m.
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  Hyundai announces factory LMDh program under Genesis brand

  Hyundai's getting ready to jump into endurance racing with its Genesis brand. The company will build a new LMDh prototype car for the big leagues of sports car racing.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2024, 5:57 p.m.
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  Toyota Prius Sets Guinness World Record for Highest MPG for a Coast-to-Coast Drive

  Wayne Gerdes drove a Toyota Prius LE from Los Angeles to New York City and set a new Guinness World Record title for the lowest fuel consumption across the U.S. The car got 93.158 MPG (2.5 l/100 km) combined, beating the old record in the mid-70s MPG (3.36 l/100 km).

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2024, 2:55 p.m.
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  Jeep Avenger disappoints Euro NCAP with a 3-star rating

  The Jeep Avenger got a low safety rating from Euro NCAP. The car only managed to earn three stars out of five in the latest round of tests.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2024, 12:54 p.m.
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  2025 VW Taos teased ahead of official debut

  Volkswagen plans to unveil its updated 2025 Taos crossover on September 12, 2023. The company released a teaser image on September 11, giving us a glimpse of what's to come for one of its best-selling vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2024, 12:29 p.m.
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  Nissan Qashqai breaks Guinness World Record for highest bungee jump with a car

  Nissan Qashqai e-Power just pulled off a wild stunt. The car plunged 213 feet (65 meters) in a bungee jump, setting a Guinness World Record for the highest car bungee jump.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2024, 11:41 a.m.
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  Canadian Exclusive: 2025 BMW X5 Edition 25 Years

  BMW is launching a special X5 in Canada to mark 25 years of the popular SUV. The X5 Edition 25 Jahre will hit Canadian dealerships in the last three months of the year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 12, 2024, 11:06 a.m.
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  The Citro?n SM is back, but with a DS badge

  DS Automobiles is celebrating its 10th birthday as a separate carmaker. The company marked the occasion by unveiling a new concept car called the SM Tribute.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 11, 2024, 4:10 p.m.
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  Citroen tries to attract audiophiles in Japan with new C5 X Auditorium

  Citroen's got a special treat for music lovers in Japan. They've just rolled out a new version of their C5 X car, and it's all about the sound.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 11, 2024, 2:40 p.m.
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  Pioneer 25 becomes first hydrogen racing car to successfully pass FIA crash tests

  The Pioneer 25 hydrogen racing car has passed FIA crash tests, marking a big step forward for clean energy in motorsport. This achievement opens the door to new ways of thinking about car technology and racing innovation.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 11, 2024, 12:30 p.m.
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  Jeep Wagoneer L Gets Law Enforcement Upgrade with Lights, Sirens, and Gun Vault

  Law enforcement and government fleets in the U.S. will soon get a new set of wheels. Jeep has created a special upgrade package for its 2024 Wagoneer L models, turning them into Special Service Vehicles (SSVs) ready for security patrols.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 11, 2024, 11:54 a.m.
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  Lucid teases third model: A Midsize crossover set for 2026

  Lucid has unveiled a glimpse of its upcoming third model, a midsize crossover, aimed at mainstream consumers with a starting price below $50,000. This new SUV will sit below the Air sedan and Gravity SUV in the lineup, signaling Lucid’s move toward broader market appeal.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 11, 2024, 10:35 a.m.
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  Jeep Recalls Gladiator and Wrangler Models Over Sudden Screen Death

  Jeep has started a recall for 32,863 Gladiator and Wrangler models in the United States. The problem? Screens in the central instrument panel are dying without warning.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 11, 2024, 10:13 a.m.
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  Hennessey Venom F5-M is the world's most powerful manual transmission car

  Hennessey has just unveiled the Venom F5-M Roadster, a car that's set to become the world's most powerful manual-shift production vehicle.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Sept. 10, 2024, 6:41 p.m.