# raptor (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover raptor. Page: Feed: --- ## [All-New Hyundai Ioniq V Looks Like a UFO Lost on Earth, Has SUV Proportions and Nissan Versa Price](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/all-new-hyundai-ioniq-v-looks-like-a-ufo-lost-on-earth-has-suv-proportions-and-nissan-versa-price-274543.html) _2026-08-23 · autoevolution (Elena Luchian) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ Hyundai has just opened order books for the all-new Ioniq V in China. The car looks like a classic Lamborghini met a UFO and had a child with it. Quite a big, solid child, because the Ioniq V is 193 inches long, which is the size of a Hyundai Santa Fe or a Lincoln Nautilus. In China, it sells for how much Nissan is asking for Versa leftovers in America. The all-new ( 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... ) ## [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… ## [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… ## [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.… ## [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 news (Auto)_ 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... ) ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qskTH6lILeVa) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [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 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... ) ## [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... ) ## [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… ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gvj53kdvYmSf) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [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 news (Auto)_ 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 news (Auto)_ 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… ## [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… ## [GAC Aion UT Electric Supermini Launches in the UK at the British Motor Show From Almost $40k](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/gac-aion-ut-electric-supermini-launches-in-the-uk-at-the-british-motor-show-from-almost-40k-274441.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ The GAC Aion UT is a fresh electric supermini aiming to make a name for itself in the United Kingdom, and the Chinese company believes that participation at the British Motor Show in Farnborough, August 21-23, will swiftly ensure its success. At that price, we're not so sure, though. ( continue reading... ) ## [Restomod 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Costs No Less Than $240k, Yet Someone Is Already Snatching It](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/restomod-1968-dodge-charger-r-t-costs-no-less-than-240k-yet-someone-is-already-snatching-it-274437.html) _2026-08-20 · autoevolution (Aurel Niculescu) · autoevolution news (Auto)_ Sitting proudly in the inventory of Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Garage Kept Motors, this 1968 Dodge Charger R/T is a "Resto with the right amount of Mod," at least according to the classic car dealership. The Dodge Charger nameplate has been around since 1966, and it has lived no less than eight lives across as many generat... ( continue reading... )