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The 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe is arriving at US dealers now with confirmed pricing from iSeeCars and multiple confirmed VINs at Texas dealers, and the discount environment on current inventory is delivering exceptional savings across the full lineup. KBB listings on comparable 2026 configurations confirm an RST at $71,198 against an $80,205 MSRP saving $9,007, a High Country at $87,189 against $95,745 saving $8,556, a Premier at $79,580 against $83,580 saving $4,000, and an LT at $66,196 against $69,045 saving $2,849 , some of the largest confirmed discounts across any full-size SUV in this guide series. iSeeCars confirms the…

Toyota has spent decades working to continuously improve its gasoline engine’s efficiency, and it shows. Currently, Toyota produces the A25A-FXS 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine, which boasts a thermal efficiency rating of 41%, higher than virtually any other in the world. Now, though, the Chinese automaker by the name of Dongfeng claims one of its newest mills, the Mach Power 2.0T hybrid, is even more efficient. The company claims the new mill can reliably operate at a 45.5% efficiency rate, trumping the A25A-FXS by a significant margin. The methods used by the Chinese power plant include a long-stroke design, a cooled…

Picture this: the time has come to grow up. Your family is growing to the point where your trusty hatchback or sedan simply isn’t cutting it anymore, and you have concluded that you’ll need to wave goodbye to the superior driving experience afforded by such a car, and embrace the added practicality of a taller and larger SUV instead. You’ll find they’re not exactly cheap, though a base Honda Pilot with added all-wheel drive can be had for a reasonable price. It may feel a little underwhelming, but don’t pull the trigger just yet – those Swedes are here to…

A Sunwoda solid-state battery cell on display at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025. Credit: CnEVPost Li Auto has several solid-state battery projects underway and has validated prototypes in eyewear products. A company executive said mature mass production for vehicles would take another 5 years, with lifespan, charging performance and cost still posing challenges. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) is expected to have solid-state batteries ready for limited vehicle deployment in 2027 or 2028, though mature mass production for automotive use remains further away. Chinese media outlet Cailian reported the timeline on Tuesday, citing a Li Auto insider, offering a…

After turning a string of spectacular mathematical results into a reputational crisis, OpenAI is consulting human mathematicians to help it figure out a less disastrous path forward.On Monday, the company announced a new independent panel of mathematicians tasked with advising it and other AI companies on their interactions with mathematical research and the wider mathematics community, including how new results are presented and released. Its abrupt arrival caught many mathematicians by surprise. Researchers told The Verge the group is a good first step, but many said they were left with basic questions about what it will actually do, how much…

The Drive 🤝 your inbox. Every weekday The Daily Brief wraps up the biggest stories and our exclusive reporting on the auto industry and car culture. Even though the Miata was never the cheapest enthusiast car, it has always delivered a good bang for the buck. A no-frills four-banger with a stick, and not much else between you and the pavement. The question buyers actually wrestle with isn’t whether a Miata is fun enough; it’s which version of that fun they’re willing to pay for, especially once you start adding things like a retractable hardtop and Brembo and BBS hardware…

Rivian R3 (Source: Rivian) Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says the upcoming R3 crossover will come in “materially lower” than the R2 on price, and that a follow-up model, the R4, will push prices down further still. He didn’t give a number. But it’s the clearest sign yet that Rivian plans to keep walking its lineup down toward the heart of the market after the R2 launch. Scaringe made the comments in a Corner Office interview with The New York Times published this weekend. Asked whether Rivian was working on something cheaper than the R2, he joked that the next product…

Convenience vs. maximum isolation: Here’s how to choose where your verification codes live. Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn/Getty Images When it comes to keeping your online accounts safe and sound, two-factor authentication (2FA) has been a standard recommendation from security experts worldwide for years. As more and more people adopt 2FA, one question keeps coming up: Should you store your authentication codes inside your password manager or keep them in a dedicated authenticator app? The idea that your login should rely on two separate factors is a fundamental security principle. Password managers offer one approach, while authenticator apps offer…

With the global economy becoming such a mix of rapidly shifting markets, politics, localized legislation, tariffs, and general instability, it was inevitable that a major automaker could end up so wrong-footed it finds itself in major trouble. Volkswagen is that automaker, and all of its brands are being affected as it hits the big red panic button. The automaker that butts heads with Toyota as the biggest in the world has cut its operating-margin forecast from four to just one percent. The knock-on effect will be huge, and it won’t just affect the Volkswagen brand, but all the brands Volkswagen…

The 2027 Audi Q3 is arriving at US dealers now with confirmed pricing and a meaningful update that makes it more complete at every trim than the outgoing model. TrueCar confirms a starting MSRP of $45,795 with a market average of $45,013 , buyers are currently paying approximately 1.7 percent below sticker on available inventory. Cars.com confirms active 2027 Q3 listings at US Audi dealers with a starting price of $44,400 for the S line quattro. The 2027 Q3’s most important change applies to every buyer regardless of configuration: the convenience keyless entry system, heated front seats, and…