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Toyota May Limit Who Can Buy the $200,000 GR GT as Dealer Demand Surges
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Summary: Toyota is carefully rolling out the $200,000 GR GT supercar in the U.S., limiting sales to select Lexus dealers in markets with affluent customers. The company plans dedicated dealer training at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Texas and will offer a GR Academy for owners to experience hands-on driving instruction.
Brands mentioned: Toyota, Lexus, Porsche |
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How Over-Engineering Killed One Of The Most Innovative Automakers Ever
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Summary: Saab’s ambitious over-engineering approach—prioritising safety and quality over profitability—ultimately doomed the Swedish automaker. Despite GM’s ownership and cost-cutting efforts, Saab’s relentless pursuit of excellence meant development costs consistently exceeded revenue, leading to its closure following the 2008 financial crisis.
Brands mentioned: Saab, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors, Opel, Subaru, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Hummer, Koenigsegg, SAIC |
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Porsche 911 GT3 RS With Manthey Kit Runs 6:45 Nürburgring Lap, Beating 1,250-HP Corvette ZR1X
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Summary: The Porsche 911 GT3 RS equipped with Manthey’s performance kit achieved a 6:45.389-second lap at the Nürburgring, beating the 1,250-horsepower Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X. Driver Jorg Bergmeister’s run demonstrated that aerodynamic enhancements and suspension upgrades outperform raw power on the challenging German circuit.
Brands mentioned: Porsche, Manthey, Michelin, Mercedes-AMG, Chevrolet, Ford |
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Think Fast-Charging Ruins EV Batteries? Look At This 111,000-Mile Tesla Model Y
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Summary: A 111,000-mile Tesla Model Y that relied almost exclusively on DC fast charging maintains 92% battery health, challenging assumptions that rapid charging severely damages EV batteries. The vehicle’s LFP battery pack proves more resilient than NMC alternatives, suggesting modern EV batteries outlast their vehicles.
Brands mentioned: Tesla |
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GWM’s Haval Menglong Plus opens presales with 255 km EV range, from 27,800 USD in China
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Summary: GWM’s Haval Menglong Plus plug-in hybrid SUV begins presales in China from 27,800 USD. The larger family-oriented model offers up to 255 km electric range, three-row seating, and advanced driver assistance features including LiDAR-supported highway navigation.
Brands mentioned: GWM, Great Wall Motor, Haval |
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$175,000 Buys You The E46 M3 Touring BMW Said No To In 2000
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Summary: British firm Petrolye has created a custom E46 M3 Touring, reviving BMW’s abandoned 2000 prototype. The carbon-fibre estate offers the original inline-six engine plus V8 and V10 conversion options, priced from €150,000 ($175,000) in left and right-hand drive.
Brands mentioned: BMW, Petrolye |
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Toyota RAV4 Buyer Hit With $1,400 “Tariff” Fee on US-Built SUV
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Summary: A Toyota RAV4 buyer reported his dealer added a $1,400 ‘tariff adjustment’ fee to his 2025 model purchase, despite the vehicle being US-manufactured in Kentucky. Reddit users and dealership insiders confirmed this was an unauthorised dealer markup, not a legitimate tariff charge.
Brands mentioned: Toyota |
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The E46 M3 Touring Is Now A Real Thing, And You Can Even Option A V8 Or V10
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Summary: British company Petrolye has created a custom E46 M3 Touring, realising BMW’s abandoned 2000 prototype concept. The bespoke estate features carbon fibre bodywork, weighs similarly to the original coupe, and offers S54, V8, or V10 engine options. Pricing starts around €150,000.
Brands mentioned: BMW, Petrolye |
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This Is Your First Look at the Lamborghini Temerario Spyder
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Summary: Spy photographers have spotted the upcoming Lamborghini Temerario Spyder convertible at the Nüburgring, surprising enthusiasts with its early appearance. The drop-top will feature the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 and electric motors producing 907 horsepower as the hardtop version, though a hard-top roof may impact performance slightly. Lamborghini plans to unveil the Spyder this year at Goodwood and Monterey events.
Brands mentioned: Lamborghini, Huracán, Revuelto, Mustang, Corvette, Urus |
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Winter Storm Warning: 50-Degree Crash Brings 9 Inches of Snow to I-70 as 60 MPH Winds and Tornado Risk Threaten Buffalo, Rochester and Western New York
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Summary: A severe weather outbreak threatens the central and eastern US with tornadoes, 60 mph winds, and hail, whilst Colorado recovers from a dramatic 50-degree temperature crash that dumped 9 inches of snow on mountain passes. Buffalo, Rochester, and western New York face the highest risk Saturday.
Brands mentioned: None |