# car review (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover car review. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Sweeping New Bill Could Cut Mercedes, Volvo, and Others From the U.S. Market](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/a-sweeping-new-bill-could-cut-mercedes-volvo-and-others-from-the-u-s-market/) _2026-08-21 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ Ahhh, government. Always there to make things more complicated and costly. Even for established automakers like Mercedes-Benz, which has built vehicles in Alabama for over thirty years. A new bill in Washington might shut that down. Legislation advancing in congress would ban any automaker that has Chinese ownership from selling connected vehicles (basically all vehicles \[…\] ## [The Card Player (2003) – Film Review](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/film-reviews/the-card-player-4k/) _2026-08-21 · On: Yorkshire Magazine · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ Director: Dario Argento Cast: Stefania Rocca, Liam Cunningham, Silvio Muccino Certificate: 15 By Sarah Morgan Mention the name Dario Argento to a cult cinema fan, and chances are they will come over all wistful and start extolling the virtues of his most popular and influential films, such as Suspiria or Deep Red. Well, that’s certainly what I would do anyway… I’m a huge fan of the… ## [2026 Genesis GV80 adds darker style without losing its quiet luxury](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/2026-genesis-gv80-adds-darker-style-without-losing-its-quiet-luxury/) _2026-08-20 · Jimmy Dinsmore · CarNewsCafe_ Genesis, Hyundai’s luxury brand, explores the darker side of things with their midsize SUV. And I was able to spend some quality time with the GV80. And for 2026, Genesis makes a few smart tweaks, including a new Prestige Black trim, that sharpen its appeal and give buyers something fresh without reinventing the formula. The \[…\] ## [The Searchers (1956) – Film Review](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/film-reviews/the-searchers-4k/) _2026-08-20 · On: Yorkshire Magazine · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ Director: John Ford Cast: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles Certificate: PG By Sarah Morgan John Ford, John Wayne and the great American Western – three things that came together so naturally many times over the course of around 30 years that they’re now synonymous with each other. Many would claim that their most impressive collaboration is The Seachers, and it’s hard to disagree. Based on a… ## [Holly Johnson – Live Review – The Piece Hall, Halifax](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/music/live-reviews/holly-johnson-piece-hall-halifax/) _2026-08-19 · Steve Crabtree · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Steve Crabtree, August 2026 If you grew up in the mid-1980s, Frankie Goes To Hollywood were simply everywhere. Top of the Pops and Radio 1 ruled the living room in my house. And, along with every six-year-old in my playground, I spent weeks singing the chorus to ‘Relax’ without having a clue what the words meant. Then there was a family holiday to Palma Nova that summer. In my mind, the whole… ## [2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Small Car, Big Mischief](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/2026-mazda-mx-5-miata-small-car-big-mischief/) _2026-08-19 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ There are cars that make you feel important. There are cars that make you feel successful. There are cars that make your neighbors wonder whether you have recently won the lottery. And then there is the Mazda MX-5 Miata, which mostly makes you grin like an idiot. The 2026 MX-5 remains stubbornly committed to the \[…\] ## [An Interview with Aidan Moffat & Malcolm Middleton of Arab Strap](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/arts-interviews/aidan-moffat-malcolm-middleton-arab-strap/) _2026-08-19 · On: Yorkshire Magazine · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ It’s been thirty years since Arab Strap launched their acerbic musical challenge to the ills of the world. To commemorate this anniversary they’ve been doing what they love, creating music, with a forthcoming album, Half-Told Tales and a European tour this autumn. David Schuster talked with vocalist and drummer Aidan Moffat, and multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Middleton, about the passage of time,… ## [Hollywood Vampires – Live Review – Scarborough Open Air Theatre](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/music/live-reviews/hollywood-vampires-scarborough-2026/) _2026-08-18 · Steve Crabtree · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Victoria Holdsworth, August 2026 The spine-tingling electrical charge in Scarborough tonight would have brought Frankenstein’s monster back to life. It was so palpable. With a whiff of graveyard dirt and whisky breath, the undead line-up stirred in the wings. Fans piled into the arena for tonight’s sold-out show. The Damned supported this evening. Whilst headliners in their own right, they put… ## [Review: 2026 Nissan Pathfinder](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/review-2026-nissan-pathfinder/) _2026-08-17 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ If the automotive world were a high school, the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder would be the kid who still carries a paper notebook while everyone else is trying to take notes on AI-powered smart glasses. It isn’t flashy. It doesn’t have a tiny turbocharged four-cylinder pretending to be a V8. It doesn’t promise to revolutionize transportation. \[…\] ## [Aston Martin Vanquish – Review](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/cars/car-reviews/aston-martin-vanquish-2026/) _2026-08-15 · Steve Crabtree · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Liam Bird, August 2026 If, upon first acquaintance of Aston Martin’s latest Vanquish, your musings are the same as those of the majority of the people who’ve stopped to chat to me while it’s been in my possession, it might perhaps be best if we start with some figures first. Sooner or later everybody asks. And let’s face it, what’s the point of something that looks as good as the Vanquish does… ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WlTZxOM5YzEO) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Waymo Data Shows Self-Driving Vehicles Are Safer. Duh](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/waymo-data-shows-self-driving-vehicles-are-safer-duh/) _2026-08-14 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) does more than crash testing. The group also conducts surveys, studies, and analysis of safety systems new and old. In a recently-published study, the IIHS looked at the Waymo “robo taxi” (self-driving taxis) experiments being conducted in various cities around the nation. The study’s results found that a Waymo is \[…\] ## [Toyota Camry Turns Out the Lights and Turns Up the Swagger](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/toyota-camry-turns-out-the-lights-and-turns-up-the-swagger/) _2026-08-13 · Jimmy Dinsmore · CarNewsCafe_ For decades, the Toyota Camry has been the sensible choice in the family sedan segment. Reliable? Absolutely. Practical? Without question. Exciting? Well, that wasn’t always part of the conversation. Enter the 2026 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid Nightshade, a sedan that takes Toyota’s perennial bestseller and gives it a dose of attitude. It’s proof that being \[…\] ## [A Coach Trip to Llandudno with Daish’s – Travel Review](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/travel/uk-reviews/coach-trip-llandudno-daishs/) _2026-08-13 · On: Yorkshire Magazine · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Clare Jenkins, August 2026 “It’s the pace of life here,” says Elaine over the leek and potato soup. “It’s slower than the Black Country, where we live. And no wonder there are so many Liverpudlians here – Llandudno must be half the pace of Liverpool!” The traffic certainly seems slower here than in Sheffield (where my husband and I live) and the drivers more considerate, gliding politely to a… ## [Review: 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe and SUV](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/review-2026-genesis-gv80-coupe-and-suv/) _2026-08-12 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ Genesis has spent the last several years walking into conversations dominated by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Lexus with the confidence of someone who knows everyone else forgot to study for the test. Rather than trying to reinvent itself for 2026, Genesis wisely leaves the GV80 largely alone, offering both a standard SUV and a coupe-styled \[…\] ## [Video Review: 2026 Kia K4](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/video-review-2026-kia-k4/) _2026-08-10 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ The K4 replaces the Forte in Kia’s lineup as its compact car. This year, Kia added a wagon version (aka “Hatchback”) and it’s pretty great. To see a full interior walkthrough, click here: https://youtu.be/SGyLUSdemQU To buy me more coffee, click here: https://buymeacoffee.com/aarononautos ## [2026 Honda Prelude Has The Look of a Porsche, Heart of a Honda](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/2026-honda-prelude-has-the-look-of-a-porsche-heart-of-a-honda/) _2026-08-06 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ When the 2026 Honda Prelude Hybrid was delivered to me, I had to do a double take. From certain angles, particularly the low nose, wide stance, and sleek fastback profile, the new Prelude looked more like something that rolled out of Stuttgart than a Honda showroom. There’s a hint of Porsche Cayman in the proportions, \[…\] ## [Lisa Jewell in Conversation at Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/arts-interviews/lisa-jewell-interview/) _2026-08-05 · On: Yorkshire Magazine · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Sarah Morgan, August 2026 It’s been a big few days for Lisa Jewell. The writer is this year’s Programming Chair at the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate, so she’s barely had a second to herself. “I have been slightly living off my nerves,” she grins, “fuelled by Betty’s biscuits and toast.” There are worse ways to keep yourself going, of course, and it’s clearly worked… ## [Charging An EV Is Still a PIA](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/charging-an-ev-is-still-a-pia/) _2026-08-05 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ As an automotive journalist, I drive a lot of vehicles. Many of them are electric. I have a 50-amp charging station in my garage because driving EVs is very common for me. I had an electrician install the breaker, line, and plug and have had two different charging setups in there in the years since. Out \[…\] ## [Review: 2026 GMC Sierra 1500](https://www.carnewscafe.com/2026/08/review-2026-gmc-sierra-1500/) _2026-08-04 · Aaron Turpen · CarNewsCafe_ The full-size pickup market has become an arms race. Every year brings another touchscreen the size of a television, another luxury package with enough leather to upholster a cigar lounge, and another towing number that assumes you’re hauling the Death Star. Somewhere in all of that, trucks still have to do everyday truck things. 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