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Automotive business, launches and mobility news
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An engineer's guide to choosing the right tires for your car
Tire choice goes beyond size and price. Engineering Explained host Jason Fenske breaks down how tread design, rubber compounds and basic physics shape a tire's behaviour on the road.
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Ferrari chairman says 2016 Bezos talk shaped its electric Luce
Ferrari’s chairman says a conversation with Amazon boss Jeff Bezos in 2016 helped steer the Italian marque toward the electric Luce, linking a major product shift to an unexpected meeting.
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Fuel industry doubts Trump plan to put dyed diesel on US roads
A proposal to allow high-sulfur dyed diesel on US roads faces industry skepticism because the Environmental Protection Agency has not issued a written change to its current position.
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New Audi RS5 draws unexpectedly strong early European demand
Audi has received a notably strong response from European buyers for its new RS5, with interest exceeding the brand's own expectations ahead of the model's wider global introduction.
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Rivian R2 recall targets possible drive power loss from loose connection
Rivian has recalled a limited number of new R2 electric vehicles over a loose connection that could cause a loss of drive power, according to industry reporting.
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Newsom blocks change to California’s unclaimed tow-sale proceeds
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a California proposal to alter the treatment of unclaimed money remaining after vehicle lien sales, leaving the state’s existing approach in place.
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Stolen C7 Corvette recovered after years underwater has irreparable damage
A stolen C7 Chevrolet Corvette recovered after spending years underwater looks remarkably intact from the outside, but the vehicle has suffered water damage that cannot be repaired.
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Federal judge finds monthlong warrantless licence plate tracking unconstitutional
A federal court ruling linked to an Oklahoma methamphetamine case challenges prolonged warrantless use of licence plate reader records, raising fresh privacy questions for drivers and police.
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Unifor schedules mid-October strike vote in dispute with Stellantis
Canada’s Unifor union is preparing a mid-October strike vote involving Stellantis, while stressing that a walkout remains a last resort as it seeks to protect the future of Brampton Assembly.
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Jeremy Clarkson lists three classics, including a Grand Tour Lancia
Jeremy Clarkson is selling three classic cars, with a Lancia Montecarlo from the final episode of The Grand Tour among the vehicles drawing attention from collectors.
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California law closes Montana registration loophole for unpaid car taxes
California has enacted SB 1406, giving state authorities additional means to pursue unpaid vehicle taxes involving cars registered through out-of-state shell arrangements.
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Hyundai works on Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7 as EV range expands
Hyundai is reported to be developing both the Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7, with the larger model expected to be a mid-size electric SUV using the brand's established 800-volt electrical architecture.
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1991 Cadillac Brougham listed at $23,500 puts style and value in focus
A 1991 Cadillac Brougham offered at $23,500 stands out for its exceptionally vivid red interior, but the asking price invites close scrutiny from classic-car buyers.
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Jeep’s Paris teaser points to a box, not a new SUV reveal
Jeep has released a cryptic preview ahead of an appearance in Paris, but the display is not expected to introduce a new concept vehicle or production SUV for European buyers.
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Which retired racing driver should make a competitive comeback?
Motorsport retirements rarely settle every debate. A new reader-led question revisits drivers whose exits felt premature and asks who could still add most to the grid.
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US EV demand remains weak despite higher petrol prices in latest sales signals
Higher petrol prices have not produced a decisive shift to electric vehicles in the United States, while weak demand for large trucks and luxury SUVs adds to pressure on parts of the market.
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Off-road Mazda Miata prepares for its first Mexican Baja race
A driver with prior starts across several Baja classes will bring Buddy, an off-road Miata, to Mexico. The outing will be the vehicle's first Mexican race, distinct from the driver's own experience.
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Ferrari 296 Challenge Stradale Reportedly Would Trade Hybrid for V6
A Carscoops report points to a hard-edged, roadgoing Ferrari 296 derivative that could abandon hybrid assistance for V6-only power, placing it below the 296 Speciale on output but aiming for a more elemental character.
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BMW M5 Touring brings high-performance policing to Germany
German police are already familiar with BMW 5 Series Touring patrol cars, but the M5 Touring takes that formula into markedly more powerful territory.
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Readers imagine the car companies they would build with $1 trillion
A Jalopnik reader exercise asked what an enormous automotive budget could create, drawing proposals that mixed revived familiar names with deliberately unconventional vehicles.
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