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Renault 5 Nearly Matched Its Official Range On A Mountain Road Trip
9/16/2026 · InsideEVsA mountain climb and a stretch of motorway gave the little EV a proper workout. Its energy consumption tells an encouraging story.

VW’s Most Powerful GTI Ever Is A RWD Electric Hot Hatch
9/16/2026 · CarscoopsOld 322 hp ID.3 GTX becomes a GTI in the facelifted lineup with ID. Polo GTI design cues and a dedicated GTI driving mode

The New Volkswagen ID.3 GTI Is The Most Powerful GTI Ever
9/16/2026 · Motor1Wolfsburg's electric hot hatch is also the first rear-wheel-drive GTI.

Porsche 550 Spyder: The $95,000 Electric Tribute With One Catch
9/16/2026 · Motor1This officially licensed Porsche 550 J Junior Spyder is an 80-percent-scale electric collector, stunning to look at yet barred from public roads.

Lotus Is Still Chasing Lightness As Supercars Go Hybrid
9/16/2026 · Motor1The Esprit’s engines, hybrid system, and gearbox are all being engineered with one goal in mind: keeping weight down.

Rolls-Royce's First Abalone Phantom Took Nine Months To Make
9/16/2026 · Motor1Rolls-Royce Phantom Hummingbird uses intricate abalone shell marquetry and natural materials to push the brand’s bespoke cabin craftsmanship further.

Teen Clocked At 123 MPH In Corvette Gets A Ticket And A Call To His Parent
9/16/2026 · CarscoopsCHP hasn’t said whether it impounded a Corvette driven at 123 mph by a teenager, or whether he was allowed to drive away

The 2027 Ford F-150 Unlocks Hands-Free Towing Through BlueCruise
9/15/2026 · InsideEVsThe 2027 Ford F-150 offers hands-free driving with a trailer in tow—but there are some limitations.

Kia's New Electric Van Is Bigger And Better, With An 800V Architecture And Flexible Body Styles
9/15/2026 · InsideEVsThe Kia PV7 is the bigger, more high-tech sibling of the award-winning PV5.

Your Car's Battery Is Dead. Here's How To Start Moving Again
9/15/2026 · Motor1A dead battery doesn't always mean you're stranded. Here's how to get your car moving again—and when a jump-start isn't enough.

GM's New UI For Trucks Plays Nice With CarPlay
9/15/2026 · InsideEVsDarker blacks, higher contrast, and a streamlined interface should make this infotainment system even better to use.

CATL's New Electric Truck Battery Is Coming For Diesel's Biggest Advantage
9/15/2026 · InsideEVsThe new battery supplies up to 620 miles of range and can withstand more than 900,000 miles of abuse.