US Hybrid Sales Are Full Steam Ahead, But EV-Focused GM Missed The Boat | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·22d ago
- Hybrid sales in the US jumped from 16 % share to 19 % after start of Iran war. - Explosion in gas prices has pushed people into hybrids, but not fully electric cars.
New Cayenne Electric Adds Power Doors And Wireless Charging | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Stephen Rivers·22d ago
- Powered doors can close when the driver buckles up or presses the brake. - Wireless charging delivers up to 11 kW with roughly 90 percent efficiency.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Imagined As A Group B Monster With ICE Power | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas·22d ago
- Khyzyl Saleem created a Group B-inspired Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. - The concept ditches the EV powertrain for WRC turbo ICE power. - The ultra-aggressive bodykit takes cues from classic rally icons.
Hyundai Launching Its Own Self-Driving Suite In 2029...Sort Of | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·22d ago
- The system will use technology co-designed with Nvidia and include a Level 3 system. - Hyundai will launch a new Level 2+ system in the first half of 2028.
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Loses Gas Engine, Gains A Flashy Modellista Bodykit | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas·22d ago
- The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 Series received updates in Japan. - It drops gasoline option but adds self-charging hybrid with 457 hp.
Lexus Gives 2027 IS A Lovely Green Color But It's Limited To Just 350 Cars | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Stephen Rivers·22d ago
- The 2027 Lexus IS starts at $47,545, including the $1,395 destination charge. - A new Envious green package pairs BBS forged wheels with matching interior stitching.
You Don't Need A Rolls-Royce To Have A Luxury Sedan With Coach Doors | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·22d ago
- Just 80 examples of this special-edition Lincoln Continental were built. - This car is #48 and had an MSRP of $114,685 when sold in the US.
Toyota Confirms New Hilux Variant For 2028 | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas·22d ago
- The Toyota Hilux is getting a hydrogen fuel cell version in 2028. - The truck targets a 248-mile range and a 5,512-lb towing capacity.
Has Mercedes’ New Entry-Level C 300 Electric Just Made The C 400 Redundant? | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·22d ago
- Mercedes debuts new entry-level C 300 electric with 416 hp instead of C 400’s 483 hp. - Zero to 62 mph takes 4.5 seconds, and range falls from 473 to 429 miles.
GM Caves In And Brings Back Android Auto, Apple CarPlay In 2027 Silverado And Sierra | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier·22d ago
- The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra have a new user experience. - Customers can expect intuitive layouts, modern graphics, and new features.
NHTSA Wants Tesla To Explain What Made Cybercab Street Legal | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Stephen Rivers·22d ago
- NHTSA asks whether temporary controls helped Tesla certify Cybercab. - Regulators want any evidence that the vehicles fail applicable safety standards.
Nissan Kicks Heads To Europe With Hybrid Power Alongside Two New EVs | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas·22d ago
- The Nissan Kicks e-Power will be sold in Europe, the UK, and Turkey. - Production will take place at Nissan’s Sunderland plant in the UK.
10 Years Too Late, McLaren Confirms SUV Plans | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·22d ago
- McLaren has finally confirmed its rumored SUV project is happening. - SUV will be built in UK and could lead to other front-engined cars.
VW’s Most Powerful GTI Ever Is A RWD Electric Hot Hatch | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·23d ago
- ID.3 GTI gets a single rear motor and can go from zero to 62 mph in 5.6 seconds. - 79 kWh net battery gives a WLTP range of 373 miles, can charge at up to 183 kW.
Teen Clocked At 123 MPH In Corvette Gets A Ticket And A Call To His Parent | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Stephen Rivers·23d ago
- CHP says a 17-year-old Corvette driver reached 123 mph in a 55-mph zone. - Officers confirmed a citation and parental notification, leaving the car’s fate unexplained.
Dealer Admits Trafficking Fake Honda Airbags Shipped As Night Lights | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Stephen Rivers·23d ago
- Ohio dealer owner admitted trafficking at least 44 counterfeit airbags imported from China. - Shipments were declared as desktop night lights to get them through customs.
Stellantis’ BOW Concept Has No Driver, No Cab, And No Specs | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Stephen Rivers·23d ago
- BOW is a fully electric, autonomous urban-delivery concept. - Stellantis worked on it with China-based UQI Robotics. - Europe gets validation work first; production is nowhere in sight.
One-Off Rolls-Royce Phantom Hummingbird Is The First To Use Abalone Shells | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas·23d ago
- Rolls-Royce revealed a one-off Phantom as a tribute to a client’s wife. - The luxury sedan marks the first-ever application of iridescent abalone shell marquetry.
$95k Buys One Of These Official Porsche Licensed 550 Spyders, But There's One Small Problem | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·23d ago
- Hedley Studios has teamed up with Porsche to create 250 shrunken 550 Spyders. - The UK firm also makes similar-scale EVs for Aston, Ferrari, Bentley and Bugatti.
After Trump Blasted Ford, GM Goes All-In On The US For Its Next-Gen Batteries | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·23d ago
- GM is working alongside a Denver firm for energy storage system batteries. - Low-cost sodium-ion batteries will help GM establish a large local supply chain.
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