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  GAC Aion’s New Sedan Borrows Level 4 Robotaxi Tech It Can’t Fully Use

  8/21/2026 · Carscoops

  The Ray 7 is equipped with similar autonomous driving technologies to WeRide's Level 4 robotaxis

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  Mavis Buys Pep Boys For $700 Million, Putting 800 Stores Under One Roof

  8/21/2026 · Motor1

  Pep Boys stays on storefronts while Mavis controls nearly 800 locations, raising questions about pricing, warranties, and service choice for drivers and small fleets.

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  Polestar’s New 4 SUV Leaks With The One Thing The Coupe Refused To Add

  8/21/2026 · Carscoops

  The upcoming EV was caught completely undisguised on a car transporter, revealing its secrets ahead of its debut

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  Hyundai And Genesis EVs In The U.S. Get A Big Discount At Ionna Chargers

  8/21/2026 · InsideEVs

  Thanks to two stackable discounts, owners can enjoy some of the cheapest EV fast chargers in the country.

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  Lamborghini Buyers Are 'Very Happy' The New GT Is No Longer Electric

  8/21/2026 · Motor1

  Shocker: Lambo buyers want gas engines.

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  Aptera Reveals The Secret To Building Its Solar EV: China

  8/21/2026 · InsideEVs

  The California startup has partnered with a design-for-manufacturing company to supercharge its solar EV production plans.

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  Genesis GV80 Hybrid Adds 47 HP And 25% Fuel Economy Boost

  8/21/2026 · Carscoops

  The GV80 Hybrid arrives in South Korea next month with a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine, two electric motors, and a unique water-cooled battery

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  The BMW XM Splits Opinion Just Fine On Its Own. Larte Disagreed

  8/21/2026 · Carscoops

  The tuner behind that green Escalade has now aimed its olive palette at BMW's most extreme SUV, with carbon fiber to match

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  Jeep’s Latest Special Edition Is A Blacked Out Wrangler For Mama Bears

  8/20/2026 · Carscoops

  The Wrangler Smoky Mountain Edition sports a black grille and wheels as well as a mama bear shifter

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  How Did The Toyota 4Runner Get Its Name?

  8/20/2026 · Motor1

  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.

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  California Is The First State To Regulate Your Replacement Tires, But Your Track Rubber Is Safe

  8/20/2026 · Carscoops

  The nation’s first replacement tire efficiency standards take effect in 2029, promising lower running costs but potentially shrinking your tire shopping list

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  Aston Martin Is Open To Manuals Again, But With A Ferrari-Style Setup

  8/20/2026 · Carscoops

  Getting the company's new architecture and electronics is play nice with manuals is easier said than done