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If you wanted a modernized version of Acura’s NSX, then the factory second-generation car was a huge disappointment. But forget about that one, because a Honda-supported racing team and design icons Pininfarina have just created what Honda never could. JAS Motorsports and Pininfarina have finally revealed the Tensai in full, a reimagined NSX with a carbon body and stunning looks. With a seriously beefed-up Honda V6 in the back, it has power to back up the style. Reborn NSX Is The Supercar Honda Should Have Made JAS TenseiJAS Motorsport Tensai is Japanese for “rebirth,” and it’s the perfect name to…

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. Last Saturday’s Petit Le Mans finale of the IMSA season delivered drama and, frankly, too many crashes. Seriously—the field set a new record with 17 full-course cautions at the 10-hour contest, up from 14 nine years ago. But the place was jam-packed; I can attest to that, because I was there. And while some potential entrants that have yet to prove themselves bemoan the quality of America’s circuits, Porsche—which won the race, by the way, with…

The BYD Ti 7, known as the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 in China, at its launch in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on October 1, 2026. Credit: BYD. The 5-seat, all-wheel-drive BYD Ti 7 is priced at about $43,340 in Uzbekistan and features DM-p hybrid technology. The Tai 7 is expanding overseas about 1 year after its launch in China, with cumulative sales reaching 279,182 units through September. BYD (HKEX: 1211) has launched its Fang Cheng Bao brand’s Tai 7 in Uzbekistan under the name BYD Ti 7, expanding its lineup in the Central Asian market. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV)…

A dark cloud has been hanging over the 2027 Honda Civic. The Japanese automaker revealed earlier this year that the beloved, manual-equipped Civic Si would go on hiatus with the new model year. So the 2027 Civic would have a big hole where an affordable, fun option used to be. Fortunately, it seems that Honda has a bit of a peace-offering by giving its top-trim hybrids a feature from the Prelude, plus a luxurious non-hybrid model for budget-constrained buyers that still want some more niceties. 2027 Honda Civic hybrid hatchback from the sideHonda Meet The Prelude’s More Affordable, More Practical…

Photo: VinFast VinFast wants to put electric buses on US streets, and its pitch goes beyond the vehicles: charging, maintenance, and operations bundled into one package. Deliveries of buses approved for US use are expected to begin in Q1 2028. The Vietnamese EV maker announced the plan at the APTA TRANSform & EXPO in Chicago. It signed an initial agreement with NexMove, a joint venture between passenger transportation company Transportation Management Services and commercial EV charging provider Zeem Solutions. For transit agencies and fleet operators, the appeal is having one provider handle the buses and the services needed to keep…

Apple has just announced a new October event, taking place in New York on October 13th at 9AM ET. The event company is rumored to be launching smart home-focused products this month, and the event invite hints that’ll be the case: Apple is using the tagline “Welcome home.”At the event, Apple is rumored to announce products including a smart home hub with a display, an updated HomePod Mini, a new Apple TV. The company is also reportedly teaming up with LG on new smart home devices that will launch at the event, including a video doorbell, thermostat, and indoor camera,…

Finding a reliable hybrid on the secondhand market is not always that easy. Buyers are often misled by tech-heavy cabins that mask fragile powertrains. When shopping for used compact hybrid SUVs like a Hyundai Tucson, the priority is to avoid a broken battery or transaxle failure at 100,000 miles. That is why our breakdown is exactly what you’ve been waiting for to make the search easier. The information in this article was correct at the time of writing. Prospective buyers should do their due diligence in researching used cars as reliability and value depend on condition, location, and maintenance history.…

CARFAX Canada has released a new software platform called CARFAX Canada Sourcing to help automotive dealerships buy pre-owned vehicles more efficiently. The tool aims to help dealers manage tight used-vehicle inventory by giving staff a faster way to review vehicle identification numbers (VINs) across wholesale auctions, trade-ins, and service lane buybacks. Using historical vehicle data and market analytics, the software lets dealers filter vehicles by expected profit and how quickly they are likely to sell. CARFAX Canada president Shawn Vording said automated vehicle analysis helps store managers spot high-margin inventory faster without spending hours reviewing listings one by one.

Automotive If you have driven at night lately and wondered whether the SUV coming toward you accidentally left its high beams on, you are probably not alone. Modern headlights have become dramatically better at illuminating the road, but they have also become a frequent source of frustration for drivers who find themselves staring into an intense wall of white LED light. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is taking a fresh look at the federal rules governing vehicle lighting, with headlight glare sitting near the top of the list. NHTSA announced that it is moving to modernize…

Products and events will also be part of XP’s strategy. Microsoft A new division of Xbox called XP will focus on growing the fanbases of its various gaming properties through TV, film, products and events. Announced in a blog post written by Xbox’s Chief Strategy Officer Matthew Ball, XP will seemingly play a significant role in the company’s plan to become “the number one entertainment company in the world,” and one that has set the lofty ambition of entertaining one billion people each and every day. Microsoft hasn’t paired this news with the announcement of any…