# automaker (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover automaker. Page: Feed: --- ## [Unofficial Suzuki Jimny Lifestyle Pickup Truck Doubles as a Camping Adventure Companion in CGI Land](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/unofficial-suzuki-jimny-lifestyle-pickup-truck-doubles-as-a-camping-adventure-companion-in-cgi-land-274382.html) _2026-08-22 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Renderings)_ Suzuki may be well known as both an automotive and motorcycle producer, but we all know that some fans either only see its four- or two-wheel qualities. Still, it's pretty much present around the world, with one stark omission as far as automotive enthusiasts are concerned - the US automotive market. The Japanese motorcycle and automobile... ( continue reading... ) ## [Who Even Needs the G95 BMW X5 M When the Virtual Tuners Propose These Crazy Aftermarket Kits?!](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/who-even-needs-the-g95-bmw-x5-m-when-the-virtual-tuners-propose-these-crazy-aftermarket-kits-274335.html) _2026-08-22 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Renderings)_ BMW has taken the all-new G95 fifth generation X5 mid-size luxury crossover SUV in a very futuristic direction from the design standpoint and offers no less than five powertrain choices. What's not to like about it? Erm, that was rhetorical, as we already know that a lot of BMW fans don't believe the Neue Klasse styling ethos is their cup of... ( continue reading... ) ## [Aston Martin Velia Comes Alongside Limited-Run Valen, But Perspective Switches to Imagination Land](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/aston-martin-velia-comes-alongside-limited-run-valen-but-perspective-switches-to-imagination-land-274329.html) _2026-08-22 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Renderings)_ The 2026 Monterey Car Week had everything, and then some added pizzazz, so nobody dared being called missing in action - at least as far as the exotic automakers are concerned. Since it's at the beginning of the alphabet, Aston Martin was among the first to reveal its goodies, rocking the Peninsula with a ton of cool thi... ( continue reading... ) ## [Lincoln Will Build a Small SUV on Ford Fathom's Platform, It Should Be the Cheapest Lincoln Yet](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/lincoln-will-build-a-small-suv-on-ford-fathom-s-platform-it-should-be-the-cheapest-lincoln-yet-274521.html) _2026-08-22 · autoevolution (Elena Luchian) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ Lincoln is late at the EV party. With no zero-tailpipe-emission model in its lineup, Ford's luxury brand is trying to make up for the lost time and roll out an electric crossover that will be underpinned by the same platform that the Ford Fathom is built on. With zero EVs in its lineup, Lincoln isn't doing well on the hybrid side, either. While it still offers the Nautilus Hybrid, it discontinued… ## [AirTag 1, Police Cameras 0: Apple's Device Helps Catch Carjacker in Record Time](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/airtag-1-police-cameras-0-apple-s-device-helps-catch-carjacker-in-record-time-274520.html) _2026-08-22 · autoevolution (Bogdan Popa) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ An AirTag saved the day in Cleveland after it provided the local police with essential location information to catch a carjacker. The officers on the ground couldn't use surveillance cameras because of the bad weather, so they eventually turned to the coordinates indicated by the Find My app on the owner's iPhone. The incident happened this week at a Shell gas station where a 67-year-old woman… ## [Owner Reunites With Long-Lost 1971 Chevy Chevelle SS, Stolen 33 Years Ago](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/owner-reunites-with-long-lost-1971-chevy-chevelle-ss-stolen-33-years-ago-274517.html) _2026-08-22 · autoevolution (Elena Luchian) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ A 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS was stolen from its owner's driveway in San Mateo County, California, back in 1993. The owner lost hope until he got a phone call from the police over three decades later, telling him they found his long-lost classic car. As years passed, the owner of this 1 ( continue reading... ) ## [Mitsubishi Galant Returns to North America in Fresh Renderings Based on an Unlikely Organ Donor](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/mitsubishi-galant-returns-to-north-america-in-fresh-renderings-based-on-an-unlikely-organ-donor-274318.html) _2026-08-22 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Renderings)_ The Japanese automaker currently sells only crossovers in the Americas, but there used to be a time when customers rushed through the showroom gates to buy spirited and elegant passenger cars. Those were the fine times when motorsport enthusiasts asked for a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution while sensible motorists bought stuff like the ( continue reading... ) ## [What Those Little Weights On Your Wheels Actually Do](https://www.motor1.com/features/805691/what-do-wheel-weights-do/) _2026-08-22 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ Those tiny metal blocks aren't random—they're precisely placed to stop your wheels from shaking, vibrating, and wearing unevenly. ## [Rendering: Volvo ES60 and EV60 Make Up the Middle Ground of Passenger EVs For the Swedish Automaker](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/rendering-volvo-es60-and-ev60-make-up-the-middle-ground-of-passenger-evs-for-the-swedish-automaker-274275.html) _2026-08-22 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Renderings)_ Over the years, the Swedish automaker Volvo, well known for its emphasis on safety and Scandinavian style, has done a lot of interesting things: the downscaling to four-cylinder engines, the expansion of its EV lineup that includes the EX30, EX40, EX60, and EX90 now, as well as its well-thought-out refusal to give up on the popular XC60 and XC90 models. Howev... ( continue reading... ) ## [Next-Gen 2029 Chevrolet Camaro GT Four-Door Has ICE Power Under the Hood and CGI Z28 Trim Pack](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/next-gen-2029-chevrolet-camaro-gt-four-door-has-ice-power-under-the-hood-and-cgi-z28-trim-pack-274271.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Renderings)_ General Motors didn't ignore the Monterey Car Week in favor of the Woodward Dream Cruise like Stellantis and the Ford Motor Company did this year, but they also focused on just one of their main brands in the process. Stellantis allowed Dodge and Chrysler to play with the dreams of Mopar fans during the Roadkill Nights and ( continue reading... ) ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/j2zn1A3oeRao) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Unique Bugatti Tourbillon Gets Completely Redesigned as a Bespoke Wishful Thinking Styling Project](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/unique-bugatti-tourbillon-gets-completely-redesigned-as-a-bespoke-wishful-thinking-styling-project-274262.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Renderings)_ Just a few hours before the official reveal during the busy Monterey Car Week, the 2026 Bugatti Destrier was, of course, leaked in all its glory. This is Programme Solitaire's latest one-off hypercar - a combination of 'new and old,' aka the Bolide track car with th... ( continue reading... ) ## [Why Do Jeeps Actually Have Seven Slots In The Grille?](https://www.motor1.com/features/805696/why-do-jeeps-have-seven-slots-grille/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ That iconic seven-slot grille is synonymous with Jeep, but that wasn't always the case. ## [Sur-Ron Dropped the Upgraded Light Bee 2 X and It Pushes the Brand Toward a More Reputable Future](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/sur-ron-dropped-the-upgraded-light-bee-2-x-and-it-pushes-the-brand-toward-a-more-reputable-future-274514.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Cristian Curmei) · autoevolution green, hybrid and EV news_ When Sur-Ron launched the Light Bee in 2018, everyone lost their cookies, and for all the right reasons. The electric dirt bike entered a market that was literally waiting for some attention, and ever since that faithful year, this dirt bike has ended up in household after household. Well, Sur-Ron, has brought the latest generation to the game, the Light Bee 2 X, and officially, it tops most other… ## [Rivian Warns Select R2 Owners Not to DC Fast Charge Their SUVs, an Investigation Has Been Announced](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/rivian-warns-select-r2-owners-not-to-dc-fast-charge-their-suvs-an-investigation-has-been-announced-274513.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Cristian Agatie) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ Rivian debuted R2 deliveries earlier this year, and is now ramping up production to meet demand. However, some unlucky owners are already affected by what seems to be the vehicle's first major problem. Rivian announced to several owners that the high-voltage distribution system might be faulty, and warned them not to use DC fast chargers until the vehicle is inspected. Customers who ordered an R2… ## [The Folding F0.5 E-Scooter Is the Smallest, Lightest, and Possibly the Most Affordable of 2026](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-folding-f05-e-scooter-is-the-smallest-lightest-and-possibly-the-most-affordable-of-2026-274511.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Cristian Curmei) · autoevolution green, hybrid and EV news_ E-scooters is one of the fastest growing industries, with countless models appearing on the world stage on a daily basis. Some are about speed, some are about affordability, and some aim to be as compact and as easy to use as possible. Well, here's Blizwheel about to turn the industry on its head once again with its ultra-compact and affordable design. It's called the F0.5, short for the fact that… ## [Bugatti V16 Hypercar With "Real Manual" Transmission Considered, Says Mate Rimac](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bugatti-v16-hypercar-with-real-manual-transmission-considered-says-mate-rimac-274507.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ During an era where extreme performance is filtered through drive-by-wire systems and clever algorithms, Bugatti chief executive officer Mate Rimac wants to draw a line in the sand. Speaking with Road & Track at Monterey Car Week, the big kahuna left no doubt about his desire to build a stick-shift V12 hypercar. When asked if there was room in the French automaker's portfolio for a three-pedal… ## [AI agents arrive in the cabin, bringing automakers opportunities and risks](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/ai-agents-arrive-in-the-cabin-bringing-automakers-opportunities-and-risks/827401/) _2026-08-21 · Paul Myles · WardsAuto - Latest News_ Improved consumer UX is on the way while OEMs will lose some control of the cockpit environment, says Cubic3. ## [These Car Wash Mistakes Could Seriously Damage Your Vehicle](https://www.motor1.com/features/805599/car-wash-mistake-that-can-damage-your-car/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ That quick trip through the car wash could be leaving behind more than a shiny finish—here are the mistakes that can cost you. ## [LG Energy Solution starts production at new Michigan battery factory](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/lg-energy-solution-starts-production-at-new-michigan-battery-factory/828383/) _2026-08-21 · Eric Walz · WardsAuto - Latest News_ The 35-GWh plant in Lansing will manufacture large-format batteries for the energy storage and for electric vehicles, including the Toyota Highlander EV. ## [Land Rover to bring Dakar-winning Defender to the road](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/land-rover-to-bring-dakar-winning-defender-to-the-road/828158/) _2026-08-21 · Paul Myles · WardsAuto - Latest News_ The limited-edition Defender Dakar will boast a 4.4-liter V8 with more power than the racer. ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A4CPCcVKzFqP) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [How Bugatti Turned The Bolide Into A Work Of Art: 'We're Aiming For The Ultimate Elegance'](https://www.motor1.com/features/805635/bugatti-destrier-designer-interview-monterey/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Jeff Perez) · Motor1.com_ We spoke with Bugatti designer Clark Wu about how the new Destrier came to life. ## [Tesla Semi Confirmed for European Debut in September With Rearview Cameras Instead of Mirrors](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-semi-confirmed-for-european-debut-in-september-with-rearview-cameras-instead-of-mirrors-274502.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Cristian Agatie) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ Tesla unveiled the Semi Class-8 truck in 2017, and has been slowly dragging its feet toward volume production since then. That moment finally came in April, and now Tesla is looking to expand Semi sales into Europe. Unsurprisingly, sales of the European-spec Tesla Semi will start at IAA Transportation in Hannover, the same event that hosted Semi's European public debut in 2024. Tesla Semi is no… ## [2027 Can-Am Side-by-Sides and ATVs Land With All-New Models, Second-Gen Rotax Transmission, and More](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2027-can-am-side-by-sides-and-atvs-land-with-all-new-models-second-gen-rotax-transmission-and-more-274501.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ And this is how we wrap up a week that has been dominated, on all accounts, by Canadian powersports company Can-Am. After going through the two concepts side-by-side it presented just to show the world what it can do, and gave us a taste of the 2027 model-year Ryker, Spyder, and Canyon three-wheelers, the crew also let loose the full details on what to expect from the refreshed lineup of… ## [Software Bug Prompts 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/software-bug-prompts-2026-jeep-grand-cherokee-recall-274500.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ Few things pull a driver out of their groove quite like flipping the windshield wipers during a downpour only to watch the rubber blades stay parked at the bottom of the windshield. In an era where even the simplest of analog functions are governed by code, hardware failure is rarely to blame. That reality has hit home for Chrysler, which announced safety recall 77D for certain Jeep vehicles.… ## [Spy Photos: 2028 Mercedes-AMG E 63 Successor Goes Fully Electric](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/spy-photos-2028-mercedes-amg-e-63-successor-goes-fully-electric-274496.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution green, hybrid and EV news_ After months of radio silence that left AMG enthusiasts wondering if development had stalled in Affalterbach, spy photos captured at the Nurburgring reveal a zero-emission take on the E 63 high-performance sedan. Replacing the AMG-branded EQE in the German automaker's lineup, this model is certain to polarize opinion. For purists who found the company's recent dedicated EV designs a bit… ## [Can You Really Replace Just One Tire?](https://www.motor1.com/features/805590/can-you-replace-just-one-tire/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ A flat doesn't always mean buying four new tires, but replacing just one could create problems for your car—especially if it's AWD. ## [Volkswagen Joins Caravan Salon 2026 With Complete Array of Camping Solutions and Two World Premieres](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/volkswagen-joins-caravan-salon-2026-with-complete-array-of-camping-solutions-and-two-world-premieres-274495.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution green, hybrid and EV news_ With the Caravan Salon 2026 in Messe Dusseldorf, Germany, just around the corner, from August 28 through September 6, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is eager to showcase its entire family of modern camping solutions while also focusing on two major global reveals. ( continue reading... ) ## [Tuner Gives the BMW XM a Mid-Cycle Refresh, BMW Probably Never Will](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/a-tuner-facelifted-the-bmw-xm-bmw-probably-never-will-274490.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Elena Luchian) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ BMW isn't planning a facelift for the XM anytime soon, but LARTE Design beat them to it and rolled out a transformation for the SUV launched back in 2022. The tuner says it is not an update, but a new identity. A conventional full mid-cycle facelift for the BMW XM is unlikely to happen. Due to slow sales and an uncertain future, the German automaker opted out of typical heavy styling updates.… ## [Nissan Recalls Sentra Over Frontier Part Mix-Up](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/nissan-recalls-sentra-over-frontier-part-mix-up-274487.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing, shared component bins and adjacent assembly lines are critical for efficiency. But when parts meant for a body-on-frame pickup truck end up bolted into a unibody sedan, there will be compromises. That is precisely what happened at Nissan North America's Canton Assembly Plant in Mississippi, leading to NHTSA campaign number 26V526. As per the… ## [The KGM Musso EV's Missing Airbags Fiasco Triggers ANCAP Consumer Alert](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-kgm-musso-ev-s-missing-airbags-fiasco-triggers-ancap-consumer-alert-274483.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution green, hybrid and EV news_ Imagine taking delivery of a brand-new electric pickup, driving off the dealership lot with the peace of mind that comes from reading a glossy brochure detailing a comprehensive eight-airbag protective shield. The problem is, certain KGM Musso EV utes were produced with six instead of the advertised eight airbags. According to ANCAP, this reality faces more than 300 buyers in the Australian… ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FSPqdo5vXxwG) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [The BMW X1 Long Wheelbase Launches in the World's Most Populated Country. Nope, That's Not China](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-bmw-x1-long-wheelbase-launches-in-the-world-s-most-populated-country-nope-that-s-not-china-274482.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ According to the latest data, the world's most populous country isn't China anymore but India - they closely follow each other with around 1.47 and about 1.41 billion, respectively. The United States ranks third at a huge distance with around 349 million… Well, since India has surpassed China in terms of population and the latter&rsqu... ( continue reading... ) ## [This Rusty 1986 Freightliner MB80 Flat Top Sleeper Semi Truck Can Be Yours for Just $13,990](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/this-rusty-1986-freightliner-mb80-flat-top-sleeper-semi-truck-can-be-yours-for-just-13990-274480.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Sergiu Tudose) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ Look, I'm a Peterbilt man at heart, but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate a good MB80 or a W900. I'm a big semi-truck guy, and I hope these behemoths will endure within automotive culture for centuries to come. You think a guy like William Riker didn't know a thing or two about "ancient semis"? I bet he did. The MB80 used to be one of Freightliner's Class 8 offerings during the 1980s, and... (… ## [Praga Bohema Beats Pagani Huayra Spa-Francorchamps Record, And It Wasn’t Even Trying](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/praga-bohema-beats-pagani-huayra-spa-francorchamps-record-and-it-wasnt-even-trying-274479.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Daniel Patrascu) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ The Praga Bohema is not one of those cars to be in the news all that much. Made by a Czech company that kind of values its privacy, the supercar is a road-legal circuit weapon that mostly lives its life on the track, bringing joy to drivers who like to spend their spare time going to track days. And it is because of this that we get to hear new things about it from time to time. Earlier this… ## [All-New Mitsubishi Mirage Cross Comes Out From the CGI Studio as the Smallest Crossover SUV Clone](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/all-new-mitsubishi-mirage-cross-comes-out-from-the-cgi-studio-as-the-smallest-crossover-suv-clone-274478.html) _2026-08-21 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ If you ever considered building a 'double-standard' automotive collection, look no further than Mitsubishi's current and future lineup - they're almost all badge-engineered from Alliance models and even from outside of it. Years ago, Mitsubishi was a proud Japanese automaker that catered not only to the m... ( continue reading... ) ## [How Did The Toyota 4Runner Get Its Name?](https://www.motor1.com/features/805627/why-is-toyota-4runner-called-4runner/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ The 4Runner name is not just a catchy badge—it has roots in four-wheel drive, desert racing, and Toyota's original off-road vision. ## [Ford Slashes the Price of the F-150 Raptor for 2027, but It's Not All Good News](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/ford-slashes-the-price-of-the-f-150-raptor-for-2027-but-it-s-not-all-good-news-274458.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Elena Luchian) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ Unlike automakers that have been bump-pricing their entire lineup, Ford is swimming against the tide and slashes the price of one of its most expensive and powerful trucks, the F-150 Raptor. The automaker is cutting roughly $4,000 off the base price. However, it is not all good news. Ford will reportedly sell the 2027 ( continue reading... ) ## [Why Auto Parts Stores Will Test Your Battery For Free](https://www.motor1.com/features/805577/why-auto-parts-stores-test-batteries-for-free/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ Ever wondered why stores will diagnose your dying battery without charging a dime? The answer is surprisingly simple. ## [An American Truck Is the First To Get Brembo's Strongest Passenger Vehicle Brake Caliper](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/an-american-truck-is-the-first-to-get-brembo-s-strongest-passenger-vehicle-brake-caliper-274465.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Elena Luchian) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ It could have been a Ferrari, a Lamborghini, a Porsche, or a Pagani. But an American truck skipped the line to become the first to get the strongest passenger vehicle brake that Brembo has ever produced. The Chevrolet Silverado EV RST ended up with six pistons and more braking power than a supercar. That is all thanks to the Brembo Boldika, the strongest passenger car brake caliper ever made. The… ## [BMW Recalls 27,720 Sedans, Coupes, and Convertibles for Premature Differential Interface Wear](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bmw-recalls-27720-sedans-coupes-and-convertibles-for-premature-differential-interface-wear-274464.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ BMW of North America has formally recalled a bunch of rear-biased vehicles in the United States market, with the campaign targeting select high-performance and executive models from the 2021 through 2026 model years. Encompassing the 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series, the field safety action centers around premature wear at the interface connecting the driveshaft and rear differential. As per the… ## [Opel Slashes Frontera Prices With €21,990 Internal Combustion-Only Manual Specification](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/opel-slashes-frontera-prices-with-21990-internal-combustion-only-manual-specification-274461.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ There was a time when a base trim level was truly base, a tactic designed to nudge buyers toward higher-margin options. But Opel's latest play with its family-oriented subcompact crossover proves that basic can be legitimately brilliant. Expanding its portfolio, the Stellantis-controlled German marque has introduced the Frontera Start in select European markets. Anchoring the newly restructured… ## [Why Do Some Cars Have Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels?](https://www.motor1.com/features/805412/why-car-steering-wheels-arent-round/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ The strange shape isn't just for looks; there's a clever reason automakers are flattening the bottom of your steering wheel. ## [Audi Sport Head Suggests That Iconic Five-Cylinder Engine May Live On](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/audi-sport-head-suggests-that-iconic-five-cylinder-engine-may-live-on-274459.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution green, hybrid and EV news_ There is a magic to the Audi Sport 2.5-liter TFSI's distinct 1-2-4-5-3 firing order. Mashing the loud pedal in the RS 3 results in a mechanical symphony that echoes off the firewall, a sound that stands out well above the 2.0-liter TFSI of the S3. A gravelly warble that harkens back to Group B monsters of the 1980s, if you will. For decades, the Audi Sport five-cylinder turbo has served as an… ## [BMW iX3 50L Completes 640-Mile Endurance Run With 5% Battery Remaining](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bmw-ix3-50l-completes-640-mile-endurance-run-with-5-battery-remaining-274456.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution green, hybrid and EV news_ Munich is done playing defense in the BEV realm. The folks at BMW China have recently demonstrated how far battery-electric vehicles have come with the iX3 50L, which covered a simply ludicrous 1,030.2 kilometers (640.1 miles) on the public roads between the BMW Shenyang production facility and the BMW Beijing R&D Center. Better still, the factory-spec model finished the road trip with 5 percent… ## [Stellantis’ US planning chief plots out Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram future](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/stellantis-us-planning-chief-plots-out-chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram-future/828342/) _2026-08-20 · Gary Witzenburg · WardsAuto - Latest News_ Highly modular vehicle platforms and flexibility on electrification will be key to seeing the vision through. ## [I Bought My Dream Mercedes SL For $8,000. Here's What It Really Cost Me](https://www.motor1.com/features/805616/buying-mercedes-benz-sl-ownership-cost/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Maddox Kay) · Motor1.com_ The R129 Mercedes-Benz SL is an engineering marvel and a tempting classic-car value. Should you be afraid? ## [Ionna tops Tesla Supercharger network in EV charging study](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/ionna-tops-tesla-supercharger-network-in-ev-charging-study/828385/) _2026-08-20 · Bengt Halvorson · WardsAuto - Latest News_ The network founded by eight legacy automakers is topping Tesla in satisfaction - and there are some very noteworthy reasons why. ## [UK government launches review into EV mandate for automakers](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/uk-government-launches-review-into-ev-mandate-for-automakers/827986/) _2026-08-20 · Paul Myles · WardsAuto - Latest News_ Pressured by industry, regulators consider shelving the ban on non-hybrids for 2030. ## [Moderately Priced 2026 Tesla Model X Is Up for Grabs on a Salvage Platform, Assembly Skills Required](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/moderately-priced-2026-tesla-model-x-is-up-for-grabs-on-a-salvage-platform-assembly-skills-required-274453.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Cristian Agatie) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ An almost-new Tesla Model X that split in two after a crash is now sold on Copart as a two-part kit, possibly for someone with superhuman IKEA skills. The highest bid at the time of writing is only $10,200, an interesting price for a 2026 Model X Plaid that sold for at least $115,000 when new. July was a weird month for Tesla owners, with two EVs (one Cybertruck and one Model X) splitting in half… ## [The Ultimate BMW M3 Birthday Present Is Reserved for China](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/the-ultimate-bmw-m3-birthday-present-is-reserved-for-china-274449.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Mircea Panait) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ Few automotive badges carry the gravitas of the BMW M colored stripes, and fewer still evoke the driver-centric devotion of the M3. Four decades after the original homologation special broke cover to conquer the German Touring Car Championship, the Munich-based automaker is marking its 40th birthday at the 2026 Chengdu International Auto Show in the PRC. The celebration arrives in the form of the… ## [Brabus Has Big Plans Beyond Mercedes: 'It's Time To Change'](https://www.motor1.com/features/805523/brabus-ceo-interview/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Jeff Perez) · Motor1.com_ CEO Constantin Buschmann tells Motor1 how the company is moving beyond Mercedes and why the Bodo is just the beginning.