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  Bridgestone Revives Iconic Wheel Design for Retro JDM Enthusiasts

  Mastering subtle design is an art. The goal is to achieve simplicity without dullness. Bridgestone's Super RAP Evo wheels exemplify this, bringing back a revered Japanese design from the 1980s. These wheels are perfect for classic Mazda Miata or Toyota Corolla.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 26, 2023, 10 a.m.
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  GM pauses sales of Chevy Blazer EV due to software glitches

  The launch of the new Chevy Blazer EV has been a frustrating experience. The company is temporarily pausing sales of the new electric SUV.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 25, 2023, 12:58 p.m.
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  Toyota GR Yaris RZ-H With Direct Automatic Transmission To Debut In Tokyo

  It became known when and where the Toyota GR Yaris with the new eight-speed automatic transmission GR-DAT will be introduced.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 25, 2023, 11:34 a.m.
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  VW design chief confirms ID. GTI coming in 2026

  Volkswagen's head of design, Andreas Mindt, has officially confirmed that a new all-electric GTI model will arrive in 2026. This follows the earlier unveiling of a high-performance model based on the upcoming ID. 2 electric compact car.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 25, 2023, 10:36 a.m.
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  2.5 Million Honda and Acura Vehicles Recalled for Fuel Pump Defect

  American Honda Motor Co. is recalling 2,539,902 Acura and Honda brand vehicles due to concerns about premature fuel pump failure. If the pumps fail, the engine may not start or may stall while driving.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2023, 3:32 p.m.
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  Audi recalls EVs and PHEVs due to charging system overheating

  Audi has issued a recall in the U.S. for more than 93,000 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) equipped with a Compact Charging System portable charger. The charger's 220V/240V cable could overheat and damage both the charging cable and the outlet it's plugged into.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2023, 2:25 p.m.
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  Volkswagen reveals first look at Golf facelift with illuminated badge

  The 8th generation Volkswagen Golf is getting ready for a design update. There is no exact date for the presentation yet, but it is known that it will take place sometime in 2024.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2023, 1:56 p.m.
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  Toyota has explained how it managed to make the $13,000 Hilux Champ pickup truck so inexpensive

  Toyota introduced the Hilux Champ for Thailand last month. It's a multi-purpose pickup truck that can serve many needs because of the way Toyota designed it. The automaker wanted to keep it affordable and functional, so it decided to let the customer finish it.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2023, 1:16 p.m.
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  Porsche recalls certain Taycan vehicles due to charging glitch that causes battery fires

  Porsche has identified a problem in the high-voltage battery system of certain vehicles that could result in a fire. Unfortunately, the cause of this problem has not yet been determined by the automaker.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 22, 2023, 11:03 a.m.
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  BYD’s new Tesla Model Y-rival earns over 8K orders in 3 days

  BYD's latest electric SUV, the Song L, takes direct aim at the Tesla Model Y. And the Song L's start is impressive, with over 8,000 orders in its first three days on the market.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 21, 2023, 5:48 p.m.
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  Hyundai IONIQ 2 to be cheaper alternative to IONIQ 5

  Hyundai plans to launch an affordable electric vehicle, the IONIQ 2. The new model will sit below the popular IONIQ 5 SUV in the Korean brand's lineup.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 21, 2023, 5:23 p.m.
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  Volvo has produced the first example of the "Top Secret" ES90 EV sedan, which will arrive in 2025

  Volvo has begun prototype production of its next-generation luxury electric sedan in China. For now it has internal name V551, but in the future it will probably be called ES90.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 21, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
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  Toyota recalls 1.1 million cars because of faulty sensor connected to airbag system

  The recall covers 1.12 million vehicles worldwide, one million of which are located in the United States. It affects certain Toyota Avalon, Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Highlander, and Sienna, as well as certain Lexus ES250, ES300H, and RX350s from the 2020-2022 model years.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 21, 2023, 12:21 p.m.
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  Daimler Trucks builds first liquid hydrogen trucks for customer test fleet

  After a testing phase on the test track and on public roads, the fuel-cell trucks have now reached an advanced development stage for deployment in first customer fleets.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 21, 2023, 10:26 a.m.
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  Acura ZDX, the most powerful Acura SUV ever, is ready to preorder

  Acura has opened the order books for the 2024 ZDX, its first all-electric vehicle. Interested customers will be able to reserve their new SUV, customize it to their liking, and receive a special Acura Energy Key Card.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 19, 2023, 4:25 p.m.
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  Mercedes C-Class EV caught out for the first time in a road test

  Mercedes is working on more affordable EVs to slot below the EQE and EQS as well as their SUV equivalents. The electric C-Class will reportedly debut in 2025.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 19, 2023, 12:56 p.m.
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  Mercedes-Benz is testing a Unimog with hydrogen combustion engine

  A test car is being used to study when hydrogen combustion can be added to battery-electric and fuel-cell-based cars.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 19, 2023, 12:05 p.m.
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  Former Tesla executive launches R30 all-electric yacht with 800 hp and 221 kWh battery

  Blue Innovations Group (BIG) has unveiled the R30, an all-electric yacht with ties to Tesla. The R30 made its debut this past weekend in St. Petersburg, Florida.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 19, 2023, 9:43 a.m.
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  Ford Five Hundred crashes into an SUV from President Biden's motorcade

  A driver in Delaware may have found the worst possible way to get into a non-injury accident. He had the bad luck to crash into a vehicle that was part of President Joe Biden's motorcade.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 18, 2023, 7:57 p.m.
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  BMW and Tyde Unveil an Electrifying Luxury Yacht: 'The Open'

  BMW and Tyde have once again joined forces, this time to create 'The Open'—an electric luxury yacht poised to be the largest climate-friendly hydrofoil in its class. This marks their second venture into electric boats, blending the best of automotive and maritime engineering.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Dec. 18, 2023, 1:25 p.m.