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• Dreame’s 0.9-Second ‘Rocket Car’ Collapses, Never Becomes A Real Supercar

  26-08-2026 13:39 via motor1.com
  
  Starry Sky’s collapse shows how Dreame’s 0.9-second rocket car boast and solid-state battery claims never translated into a certifiable performance EV.
  
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• GTA 6 Might Finally Have A Proper Race Track

  26-08-2026 21:06 via motor1.com
  
  A leaked map of Leonida appears to show that Rockstar is building a dedicated road course for the first time in Grand Theft Auto history.
  
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• The Lincoln Corsair Returns For 2027 As A China-Built Hybrid

  26-08-2026 17:07 via motor1.com
  
  The 2027 Corsair comes standard with a new 305-horsepower hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive.  
  
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• Honda Will Keep Building Manuals, But Don't Expect More Of Them

  26-08-2026 16:00 via motor1.com
  
  Honda admits demand for stick shifts is shrinking, but says enthusiast cars like the Civic Type R will keep three pedals alive.
  
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• Mazda MX-5 1.5-litre gets more power as 2.0-litre dropped in UK

  26-08-2026 15:19 via autocar.co.uk
  
  New updates bring a small bump in power and torque for the 1.5 MX-5, plus extra kit from the 2.0The 1.5-litre Mazda MX-5 will receive a small bump in power and new kit, the brand has confirmed after it pulled the range-topping 2.0-litre from the UK market.
  The MX-5 will now put out 134bhp and 114b ft in 1.5-litre form, a mild increase of 4bhp and 3lb ft. Nonetheless, it remains far off the performance potential of the now-axed 2.0-litre, which put out 181bhp and 151lb ft. 
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• Watch: Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin Valkyrie Roars Through Monaco Tunnel

  26-08-2026 14:58 via motor1.com
  
  Aston Martin Valkyrie roars through Monaco’s tunnel with Fernando Alonso at the wheel, underscoring this hypercar’s rare street presence and racing pedigree.
  
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• Recall Alert: 48,000 Toyota Tacomas May Lose Shock Reservoirs

  26-08-2026 14:11 via motor1.com
  
  Federal rules, campaign codes, and VIN lookup tools spell out which Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and Hybrid trucks face shock reservoir failures.
  
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• Hyundai and Genesis to launch 41 new cars in Europe by 2030

  26-08-2026 13:41 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Big rollout will include a Europe-specific small SUV, a new i20 and much moreHyundai Motor including its premium Genesis division has promised to launch 41 new or refreshed models in Europe by 2030 as it commits to a region that other Asian brands have begun to deprioritise in the face of Chinese competition.
  New models will include a region-specific small electric SUV, a mid-sized electric SUV and commercial vehicles, Hyundai executives told analysts at the firm’s annual investo
  
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• China's Knockoff Bugatti Is Dead On Arrival

  26-08-2026 13:39 via motor1.com
  
  Dreame’s 0.9-second rocket car and solid-state battery claims never translated into a certifiable performance EV.
  
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• Hyundai And Genesis Are Launching Extended-Range EVs Next Year

  26-08-2026 13:21 via motor1.com
  
  The Santa Fe EREV will arrive in the United States in the first half of 2027.
  
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• First Customer Koenigsegg Gemera Smashed Outside Luxury Hotel

  26-08-2026 12:56 via motor1.com
  
  Danish police are still hunting whoever smashed the first customer Koenigsegg Gemera while it was parked outside Copenhagen's Hotel d'Angleterre.
  
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• Robot Ford F-250 Just Shot Down Drones, No Driver Needed

  26-08-2026 12:12 via motor1.com
  
  An experimental Ford F-250 testbed pairs Forterra’s AutoDrive breaching system with the Edda counter-drone turret to explore future work-truck defenses.
  
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• Hyundai Is Working On Cheaper Performance Cars

  26-08-2026 11:55 via motor1.com
  
  A new lineup of fun cars will slot below the N models.
  
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• One Volvo Spots Danger, All Others Warned Instantly In New Safety Alerts

  26-08-2026 11:08 via motor1.com
  
  Cloud-linked hazard warnings in the Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90 flag animals, cyclists and roadworks in real traffic instead of relying on one car alone.
  
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• Only 100: 602-HP Callaway–Waldoch 2026 Silverado Launch Edition

  26-08-2026 10:04 via motor1.com
  
  This limited-run 2026 Chevrolet Silverado Launch Edition combines Callaway's SC602 power upgrade with Waldoch's custom suspension, design touches, and dealer-orderable appeal.
  
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• Lotus Is Now One Company—What That Means For Emira And EVs

  26-08-2026 09:32 via motor1.com
  
  Lotus Tech now controls Lotus UK’s Hethel factory and consultancy, aligning British sports car expertise with its global electric SUV and sedan programs.
  
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• Geely Completes Its Acquisition Of Lotus. What Does That Mean For The Emira?

  26-08-2026 09:32 via motor1.com
  
  Lotus Tech now controls Lotus UK’s Hethel factory and consultancy, aligning British sports car expertise with its global electric SUV and sedan programs.
  
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• Will The New Montero Come To America? Mitsubishi Still Isn’t Sure

  26-08-2026 09:22 via motor1.com
  
  Contrary to reports that it was approved for the US, the rugged SUV is still under consideration.
  
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• New Volvos now able to warn other cars of animals, cyclists in road

  26-08-2026 09:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  EX60, EX90 and ES90 upload hazard data to the cloud, pinging other connected cars close byA new software update has given the Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90 the ability to alert drivers of other such Volvos to animals by the roadside.
  It uses the car’s sensors and cameras to detect larger animals, such as deer or sheep, in order to warn drivers before they may have spotted such hazards themselves. The car then uploads the positional data of the hazard to the cloud, which pings other EX60s, EX90
  
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• Mitsubishi Is Rebooting US Trucks And Nissan Is Building It

  26-08-2026 08:42 via motor1.com
  
  Mitsubishi’s Momentum 2030 roadmap leans on Nissan hardware to relaunch a midsize pickup alongside the Eclipse Sportback EV and rugged Outlander.
  
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• The Porsche 911 Challenge Is An Entry-Level $275,000 Race Car

  26-08-2026 08:16 via motor1.com
  
  The new racing machine is based on the 911 GT3, but stripped down to the bare essentials.
  
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• You Can Buy The Mini That Beat Everyone In Monte Carlo, Sort Of

  26-08-2026 07:45 via motor1.com
  
  Special-edition Mini 1965 Victory Edition adds Chili Red rally livery, three drivetrains including John Cooper Works Electric, and premium U.S. pricing.
  
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• ZEV mandate review could give a hybrid lifeline to UK car factories

  26-08-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Aggressive sales targets were meant to give the UK a head start on EVs, but that hasn't panned outWhat is the future for volume car manufacturing in the UK? Toyota, BMW (via Mini) and Nissan are in a tricky situation right now.
  As in Germany, build costs are high compared with eastern Europe or China, meaning margins are tight. For BMW and Toyota the decision now is whether or not to spend big to adapt the factories to EVs, as Nissan has already done in Sunderland and JLR has in Halewood and Sol
  
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• The truth about electric car holidays: 1400 miles in the BMW iX3

  26-08-2026 07:00 via autocar.co.uk
  
  It's the ultimate EV test: two weeks of autoroute-bashing with the kids and the dog. How did we do?Electric cars are ideal for short commutes, but the prospect of endless charging stops made me nervous of the trek to south-western France for a family holiday – particularly with a long-suffering dog aboard. However, the BMW iX3's claims of more than 400 miles made it far more realistic, and I decided to mitigate my mileage by taking an overnight ferry to St Malo.
  The plan was to blast down
  
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• How to charge an electric car at an apartment or flat

  26-08-2026 01:01 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Potential EV owners shouldn't be put off because they don't have a driveway. Here are the solutionsWhen it comes to EVs, almost every day brings fresh innovation that boosts both usability and desirability. From performance through to range, efficiency and pricing, the best all-electric cars no longer have to make excuses. Even dyed-in-wool internal combustion advocates are making the switch.
  However, while the cars themselves get ever better, the process of charging still remains a stumbling bl
  
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• Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa driven: Ultra-rare special is a V6 ace

  26-08-2026 01:01 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Sailing-themed super-saloon is a 10-off collector special from Alfa's new special projects armWhat to do with Alfa Romeo? It’s a storied and beloved brand, but due to various factors – not least the notable absence of any convincing new products – it’s not doing the numbers. Clearly it needs some good new cars, but for the time being there is also a more entertaining option: lean into making ‘few-off’ models.
  That’s the idea behind Bottega Fuoriserie, wh
  
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• The 2027 Chevy Traverse High Country Gets A More Upscale Makeover

  25-08-2026 21:29 via motor1.com
  
  The top trim High Country gets sharper styling, inside and out.
  
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• Polestar Wants Answers After Being Banned In The US

  25-08-2026 20:00 via motor1.com
  
  The automaker expected approval to keep selling cars here. Then Volvo got a pass under the same Chinese ownership.
  
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• Ferrari Wants To Turn Taillights Into Active Aero

  25-08-2026 18:30 via motor1.com
  
  Ferrari’s patent depicts taillights that can extend outward to increase the car’s aerodynamic load.  
  
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• Mazda MX-5 drops 181bhp 2.0-litre engine in UK

  25-08-2026 17:14 via autocar.co.uk
  
  Drop-top will remain on sale with a 1.5-litre engine, but you'll have to move quickly to get the 2.0The range-topping 2.0-litre version of the Mazda MX-5 has been axed in the UK, Autocar can reveal.
  This means the MX-5 will be available with only the 130bhp 1.5-litre once existing stocks of the 181bhp 2.0-litre model have been sold. The 1.5-litre's set-up also forgoes a limited-slip differential, a feature that adds to the MX-5's appeal as a driver’s car.
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