Former Mercedes designer Bruno Sacco died at the age of 90 Sacco was responsible for the W126 S-Class and R129 SL-Class Sacco was inducted into both the Automotive Hall of Fame and European Automotive Hall of Fame Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that Bruno Sacco died at the age of 90 in Sindelfingen, Germany on Sept. 19. Sacco […]
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Florida-based Apocalypse Manufacturing has released another 6-wheeled creation. This time it’s a Land Rover Defender dubbed “World Ender.” Apocalypse claims to be the first to build a 6×6 version of the current-generation Defender. The goal was to create a rival to the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 that has become a high-value collectible since its
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McLaren has issued a recall on its GT supercar due to the front hood potentially opening unexpectedly. The recall covers examples from the 2020-2023 model years, and affects a total of 1,012 cars in the U.S. According to the recall notice published by the NHTSA on Sept. 11 (recall campaign number 24V661000), excessive tension in
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Ram is out testing prototypes for an updated Heavy Duty, but the brand provided an early look on Tuesday of some of the styling changes. Due later this year as a 2025 model, the updated truck can be identified by new lights at both ends as well as a revised grille that adopts extra slats
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Hybrids now account for over 50% of U.S. Honda Accord sales, the automaker said Monday while detailing pricing for the 2025 Accord. The Accord introduced Honda’s two-motor hybrid system for the 2014 model year, and was offered as a hybrid intermittently before that, but Honda got more serious about growing hybrid sales with the mid-size
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There’s been a major shakeup at the BMW Group design department, including the addition of former Polestar design chief Maximilian Missoni among the ranks. The revised structure, announced on Sept. 13, is still led by Adrian van Hooydonk, who has held the top position since 2009, when he replaced Chris Bangle. However, a major change
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Volvo ended its Care by Volvo subscription program in August, Automotive News (subscription required) has learned. The program was introduced in the U.S. in 2017 and covered not only the vehicle but also maintenance and insurance in the one monthly price. Volvo now plans to return its focus to traditional sales and leasing models. A
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The dual-clutch automatic transmission’s rarity at VW just increased. At the reveal of the 2025 Taos on Thursday in Orlando, Florida, Volkswagen told Motor Authority its DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission is now dead in the U.S. aside from some performance vehicle applications. The 2024 Taos subcompact crossover SUV was the last mainstream holdout to offer
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Toyota is testing a hotter version of its GR Corolla New model will likely be a GRMN Corolla Prototypes feature new aerodynamic features aimed at increasing downforce Toyota looks to be readying the next step in performance for its feisty GR Corolla. The hot hatchback was launched for the 2023 model year and has been
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Toyota now aims for a million or more EVs in 2026, down from 1.5 million It plans to start making next-gen batteries in Japan in 2026, including solid-state cells At an eventual 9 gigawatt-hours annually, the advanced batteries are likely only for niche models EVs Toyota will ramp up EV production to at least one
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