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Releases & Reviews
Take a Peek Inside the Production Jaguar Type 01
Jaguar's brand-redefining EV ditches burl wood and chrome for minimalist horizontal lines, brass-finished trim, and a long console that bisects the four-seat cabin. A camera-fed digital rearview mirror sits at the base of the windshield, though the central touchscreen is surprisingly small. The full reveal comes October 6.
The Dodge Charger Sixpack Has Muscle. But It's Missing Something: Driven
The twin-turbo 3.0 liter inline-six makes 420 horsepower (313 kW) and 468 pound-feet (635 Nm), beating the old Hemi V8 and reaching 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. But at 4,741 pounds (2,148 kg), the Charger feels every bit as vast as it measures, with light, vague steering.
Technology, Market Data & Analysis
Average New Car Price in July Hits 2026 High
Americans paid an average of $49,855 for a new vehicle in July, a 2026 peak that still trails December's $50,612 record. Full-size pickups remain the priciest segment at $66,980, up 2.8% year over year. Incentive spending fell for a second straight month.
License Plate Camera Companies Want You to Believe They Can Track Everything. An Expert Explains Why They Can’t
A security researcher picked apart Leonardo's SignalTrace, which claims to pair plate readers with signals from phones, tire-pressure sensors, and even pet microchips. His verdict: the antennas miss most tire-sensor frequencies, and microchips read only at centimeters. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth remain the real exposure.
Car Culture
Tesla Designer Franz von Holzhausen's 400HP V8 Pontiac Solstice! | Jay Leno's Garage
On Jay Leno's Garage, Tesla's design chief shows off the roadster he penned at GM under Bob Lutz, now carrying a Mallett-built LS2 swap making 400 horsepower (298 kW) against the stock 177 (132 kW). The extra 150 pounds (68 kg) barely upsets its 53/47 balance.
The ‘Best-Selling Motorhome In The World’ Was Once This Goofy British Camper Van That Flopped In America
The 1958 Bluebird Highwayman launched at £870 (roughly $24,653 today), making it the cheapest thing on the road you could sleep in and, eventually, the world's best-selling motorhome. America got it as the Sunbeam Funwagon, where its tiny footprint never caught on.
Miscellaneous
Report: Ford Is Working on a Four-Door Mustang That’s Due by 2029
Ford showed dealers a Mustang sedan prototype roughly the size of a Porsche Panamera, reportedly badged Mach 4, promising sub four second 0-60 acceleration and a starting price under $40,000. Sources describe a hybrid powertrain, possibly a hybrid V8. Ford hasn't sold a sedan since the 2020 Fusion.
Toyota Recalls 500K Camrys over Blank Digital Gauge Display
The recall covers 508,354 Camry Hybrids from 2025 and 2026 fitted with the 7.0 inch instrument cluster, where a software fault can leave the screen blank and disable the speedometer, turn signals, and hazard lights. Owners will be notified by October 5 for a free fix.
Quick Links
If You Want A Bright Yellow Electric Escalade, It Will Cost An Extra $54,995
The Curated by Cadillac program opens up 160 exterior finishes and 44 interior colors, with each order pulled off the line and hand-finished in the same Michigan facility that builds the Celestiq.
BMW Never Built A V10 Manual X5. So This Company Is Making One
Streetwear label Kith dropped the E60 M5's 5.0 liter V10, worth 500 horsepower (373 kW) in the sedan, into a rotisserie-restored 2000 X5 with a six-speed manual, debuting at Monterey Car Week.
2026 Porsche 911 GT3 First Test: Who Needs Horsepower, Anyway?
The naturally aspirated 4.0 liter flat-six musters just 502 horsepower (375 kW) in a $300,000 supercar, yet the 9,000 rpm GT3 set MotorTrend handling and braking records anyway.
The TVR Cerbera Did Everything the Hard Way, Which Makes It Worth Importing
TVR's all-aluminum flat-plane V8 made 350 horsepower (261 kW) and 320 pound-feet (434 Nm) in a 2,425 pound (1,099 kg) coupe, and British cars now trade between £20,000 and £40,000 (about $27,000 to $54,000).
2028 Chrysler Airflow: Everything We Know About the Upcoming Affordable Midsize Crossover
Riding on Stellantis' new STLA One platform with gas, hybrid, and electric options, the front-drive crossover starts under $40,000 and finally gives a one-model brand something to sell besides the Pacifica.
You Can Now DoorDash OE Car Parts Like Ordering Pizza
A tie-up with AutoParts.com lets you search dealer inventory for factory replacement parts and get them the same day, with an automatic refund when the counter turns out not to have the piece.
The New 2026 Toyota C-HR Doesn’t Make Much Sense
Doug DeMuro finds the reborn C-HR is now fully electric with nearly 340 horsepower (254 kW) and standard all-wheel drive, a vast leap over the old 144 horsepower (107 kW) car he still isn't sold on.