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A 1991 Honda NSX sold for $51,000 despite severe flood damage. Automatic coupe has 236,776 km, or roughly 147,100 miles on the clock. Photos show floodwater reaching roughly the upper portions of the doors. The original Honda NSX has become precious enough that even a thoroughly drowned example can apparently command serious money. This 1991 NSX spent part of last July sitting in floodwater high … [Read more...]

Toyota Probox gains standard T-Connect and a $300 price hike. The tech update follows the safety features added last year. A next generation is rumored to be under development. Toyota has pushed through another update for one of the oldest members of its Japanese lineup, and it amounts to a single line item. Every Probox trim now leaves the factory with T-Connect telematics, which adds a system … [Read more...]

RivianOS 2 is rolling out to every R1, including first-generation models. Overhaul brings new interface, navigation alerts, and voice features. Newer R1s get Unreal Engine 5 graphics, while older ones remain on Unreal Engine 4. One of the better arguments for buying a software-defined vehicle is that, theoretically, the ride sitting in your driveway can get meaningfully better years after you … [Read more...]

NHTSA is auditing how Tesla certified the Cybercab under federal safety rules. The Cybercab has no permanently attached steering wheel, pedals, or mirrors. Tesla began service in Austin on September 3, with 45 Cybercabs registered. Tesla quietly started charging for Cybercab rides in Austin, Texas, on September 3, and the federal government has questions. The NHTSA opened an investigation that … [Read more...]

Mitsubishi confirms plans to turn Pajero into a full SUV model family. Teasers preview a compact RAV4 rival and a kei-class off-roader. The old Pajero Sport will remain on sale in select global markets. The Pajero is back as a flagship ladder-frame SUV with cross-country hardware underneath it, but Mitsubishi has no intention of letting the badge sit on one vehicle. The company confirmed again … [Read more...]

US Congress wants existing barriers to Chinese auto brands toughened and made permanent. Tech firm-turned-automaker Xiaomi plans European sales to start in 2027. Canada already allows Chinese cars, can accept another 33,397 under latest quota period. Chinese automakers haven't cracked the US yet, and the companies already selling cars there would like to keep it that way. A group representing most … [Read more...]

BMW debunks the propeller myth for their badge. The logo combines Rapp's black ring with the Bavarian colors. Trademark laws forced BMW to flip the colors on the quadrants. If you ask the average automotive enthusiast to explain the meaning behind BMW's famous roundel, you'll likely hear the same old story about the spinning propeller blades. While that sounds fitting for a company that produced … [Read more...]

Supercharged 6.8-liter, GM-derived V8 makes 960 hp here, but is safe for 1,200 hp. Hand-formed aluminum body panels are fixed to an all-new bonded aluminum chassis. Future road cars could offer manual transmissions, four seats and even four doors. The Jensen Interceptor is back, but not how you remember it, if you even remember it at all. After previously teasing its reborn British GT, Jensen … [Read more...]

The Volkswagen Group is eliminating nearly 50% of its model lineup by 2035. Previous reports have suggested crossover coupes and the Jetta could die. We're asking our readers what models they would drop if put in charge. Volkswagen's Supervisory Board approved a mass killing earlier today as the brand will eliminate roughly 50% of its model lineup by 2035. The automaker didn't say which vehicles … [Read more...]

Chevy Bolt renter paid $418 for a 44-minute charging session at a Hyundai dealer. Charging was set at $5 per kWh plus another $5 per minute to discourage outsiders. The charger was still listed as publicly accessible, and EVgo ultimately refunded $405. Running low on fuel isn't fun, and the pain at the pump is real, but not the same as what one EV driver just experienced. Low on electrons, they … [Read more...]

The redesigned Kia Sportage has finally dropped its heavy disguise. Follows in the footsteps of the Telluride and adopts a boxy design. Crossover should offer an improved hybrid powertrain with 242 hp. The Sportage is Kia's best-selling vehicle in America and dealers recently set an all-time August record by moving 18,723 units. This means there's a lot riding on the redesigned model, which will … [Read more...]

Mitsubishi Pajero returns to Australia priced from AU$ 68,490 (US$ 49,300). The ladder-frame SUV is fitted with a 2.4-liter turbodiesel producing 201 hp. Aussie lineup includes GLX, Exceed and GSR trims, deliveries start in December. Days after pulling the covers off the much-anticipated new Pajero, Mitsubishi has locked in Australian pricing and specifications. The announcement comes with a … [Read more...]

Volkswagen's Supervisory Board has approved the most dramatic revamp in its history. Automaker will focus on core models and eliminate roughly half the current lineup. Four plants are on the chopping block and 50,000 people could lose their jobs. After months of rumor and speculation, Volkswagen's Supervisory Board has unanimously approved a comprehensive revamp of the struggling automaker. Known … [Read more...]

Bugatti deliberately gave the Tourbillon's V16 a slightly dirty and raw soundtrack. Thousands of simulations helped engineers tune its exhaust and intake systems. No artificial engine noise is pumped through the Tourbillon's speakers. For more than 20 years, Bugatti's soundtrack came courtesy of one of the strangest production engines ever conceived. Now, the quad-turbo W16 is gone, replaced by an … [Read more...]

Scout has introduced the new Traveler Mountainside and Trail-Ready concepts. The Mountainside embraces luxury with a minimalist exterior and a classy cabin. Trail-Ready concept sports clearance maximizing bumpers, a winch, and off-road tires. Scout is scheduled to begin production next year and the company has been trying to keep excitement alive by introducing a string of concepts. Two more have … [Read more...]

Gran Turismo 7's free Spec IV update arrives in two parts this October and December. The expansion adds 12 cars, Sportsland SUGO, and the long-awaited return of Autumn Ring. Shuffle Racing returns alongside online drifting, Family Mode, and a new car-ordering Concierge. Gran Turismo 7 is more than four years old, but Sony's Polyphony Digital clearly isn't ready to park it yet. In fact, with the … [Read more...]

London ride-hail users can now get autonomous trips from Wayve through Uber. More than 140,000 Londoners have already opted into autonomous ride matching. Wayve's AI learns from experience without depending on detailed maps or rules. London's iconic black cabs have some new high-tech competition. Uber and British autonomous driving specialist Wayve have launched the UK's first autonomous … [Read more...]

Dodge adds a ninth exterior color to the 2027 Durango lineup. After Dark is a deep metallic blue that costs an extra $595. The new shade is available across every HEMI-powered Durango. There are plenty of ways to remind buyers that an aging vehicle is still around. Dodge has settled on horsepower, special editions, and an increasingly deep paint catalog. Its latest addition is called After Dark, … [Read more...]

Toyota and Nissan have rolled out new ad campaigns for football season. Toyota's clip stars Brock Purdy, Eli Manning, and several different vehicles. Nissan will use former Heisman winners to promote 2027 Rogue Hybrid. It's September, and that means football season is officially upon us. This will once again bring perpetual disappointment in the Detroit Lions as well as plenty of automotive … [Read more...]

The entry-level Hyundai Ioniq 3 isn't available with a 9.9-inch digital display. Korea's Avante / Elantra can be optioned with the small screen for $255. Hyundai is following the trend that Tesla started a decade ago with the Model 3. Hyundai has an all-new generation of interiors, introduced first on the Grandeur in Korea and since carried over to the Ioniq 3, Avante/Elantra, and Tucson. Every … [Read more...]