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Lexus Fine-Tunes Updated RX SUV at the Nürburgring
Lexus has used its Nürburgring facility in Germany to refine the updated RX, applying chassis changes intended to improve stability, ride comfort, and the SUV’s overall response. The revised model has so far been announced only for Japan. The development work took...
Kia EV3 Dealer Markups Push Prices Thousands Above MSRP
Kia’s EV3 is positioned as the brand’s most affordable electric vehicle, with pricing starting at $29,890. However, dealer markups and add-on packages are pushing some examples far above their advertised manufacturer’s suggested retail prices. California EV3 listed...
Report: Vehicle Repair Costs Rose 60% From 2019 Through August 2026
Vehicle repair costs increased by an average of 60 percent from January 2019 through August 2026, according to figures from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. That rise was nearly twice the 32 percent increase in the cost of living recorded over the same...
Moline Pauses Nine-Camera Flock ALPR Program Despite Police Credit for Major Cases
Moline, Illinois, is pausing its fixed automated license plate reader program even though police describe the technology as valuable in investigations ranging from homicides to vehicle thefts. The city’s nine Flock cameras are expected to be deactivated within about...
One-Off BMW M5 With Volkswagen W10 Engine Heads to Auction
An E39-generation BMW M5 fitted with a rare Volkswagen W10 engine is scheduled to cross the auction block, offering collectors an unusual piece of Volkswagen engineering history. The road-legal prototype replaces the M5’s familiar S62 V8 with a naturally aspirated...
BMW Marks Its Millionth M Car and Previews the Upcoming M3 EV
BMW M GmbH has produced its one-millionth vehicle, marking the milestone with an M3 finished in BMW Individual Fire Orange III at the company’s Munich plant. The milestone car was handed over to Peter Weber, head of BMW Group Plant Munich, by BMW M CEO Franciscus van...
Stellantis Creates Nearly 50 Quality War Rooms With 2028 Improvement Target
Stellantis has created nearly 50 “quality war rooms” as it works to address reliability and build-quality problems across its brands. Chief executive Antonio Filosa said the company expects substantial progress over the next two years and is targeting first-quartile...
Lanzante Reveals High Downforce Kit for the 95-59 Supercar
Lanzante has showcased the optional High Downforce Kit (HDK) for its 95-59, adding an aggressive aerodynamic package to the bespoke supercar inspired by the McLaren F1. The kit is expected to be offered for each of the 59 customer cars the British firm plans to build....
Electrify America Expands White-Label EV Charging Program for Retailers
Electrify America is expanding a white-label charging model that allows retailers to own and brand public EV charging stations while relying on the charging company for much of the development and operational work. The program, called Powered by Electrify America,...
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