carscoops.comadded August 2026
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier21 Aug 2026
- The government is expanding their investigation into GM’s 6.2-liter V8. - Problematic engine was recalled in 2025 and given a questionable fix.
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas21 Aug 2026
- A 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS stolen in 1993 has finally been found. - Police officers discovered the muscle car during a routine stop.
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier21 Aug 2026
- Workers from Hyundai, Kia, and suppliers went on strike in South Korea. - Employees are demanding a higher retirement age and better job protections.
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson21 Aug 2026
- Reports tied a solar roof option to two of BYD’s models. - Several brands have tested solar roofs, Nissan among them. - Nissan says its Ariya concept panels can add up to 14 miles a day.
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton21 Aug 2026
- Hyundai could expand Georgia plant production to 800,000 vehicles annually by 2028. - Expansion could make Hyundai’s Metaplant biggest vehicle assembly operation in US.
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson21 Aug 2026
- Parallel imports of the Audi E5 Sportback and E7X are now available in Germany. - Importation and local homologation have caused large price premiums.
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas21 Aug 2026
- Jeep announced two new concept cars based on the new Avenger. - The custom builds feature Deus Ex Machina and Doctor Doom themes.
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson21 Aug 2026
- Tesla is still having issues with its robotaxis as it gears up to launch the Cybercab. - Footage shows a Model Y robotaxi making an illegal and dangerous right turn.
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton21 Aug 2026
- Hyundai’s new electric Ioniq V starts at the equivalent of just $17,800 in China. - Top-spec Long Range version claims 404-mile range yet still costs only $20,800.
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson21 Aug 2026
- 17 park-outside fire recalls were issued in just seven months this year. - Roughly 3.2 million US vehicles now carry an open park-outside recall.
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier21 Aug 2026
- The White House continues to confuse Rolls-Royce plc with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. - They pointed to a Rolls-Royce plc investment while talking about rebuilding the auto industry.
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson21 Aug 2026
- Ferrari challenged Luxeed to name the designer behind its new RX. - The SUV’s styling borrows heavily from Ferrari’s Purosangue playbook.
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas21 Aug 2026
- Opel launched the Frontera Start as its new cheapest offering. - The base trim packs a a 1.2-liter engine and a manual gearbox. - Priced from €21,990 ($25,700) in Germany, it undercuts the Corsa.
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton20 Aug 2026
- Lucid’s Air Sapphire completed zero-to-200-to-zero mph in just 25.7 seconds. - The Corvette ZR1X finished 6.1 seconds behind despite tiny stopping distance.
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas20 Aug 2026
- Brembo launched Boldika, its strongest passenger car caliper ever. - The six-piston setup debuts on the 2026 Chevy Silverado EV RST.
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson20 Aug 2026
- Global production of the V8-powered Blackbird will be capped at just 71 units. - The Blackbird targets 800 to 850 hp, far below the Venom F5.
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas20 Aug 2026
- Honda badged a kids’ sneaker with the full Type R treatment. - Achilles built the shoe on its popular Syunsoku Ultima line. - Pre-orders are open in Japan for ¥6,490, which is around $41.
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson20 Aug 2026
- The ex-military vehicle has a 7.2-liter turbodiesel inline-six with 330 hp. - Found inside is a full bathroom, a double bed, and an induction cooktop.
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton20 Aug 2026
- Tesla to reveal European Semi specifications and launch plans in September. - American versions offer between 350 and 500 miles of range on a full charge.
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson20 Aug 2026
- For 2027, the Ford F-150 Raptor will start at $74,995, not $79,005. - The F-150 Raptor’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 has 450 hp and 510 lb-ft.
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