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Acura Acura is preparing to say goodbye to one of the more interesting performance SUVs in its lineup. Production of the MDX Type S will pause after the 2026 model year, leaving the regular MDX to carry on without its turbocharged performance flagship. The decision adds another notable change to Acura’s product portfolio following the end of the TLX sedan, the ZDX electric SUV, and the pause in production of the manual-transmission Integra. For enthusiasts who have appreciated Acura’s recent push toward more distinctive performance models, the disappearance of the MDX Type S will certainly be noticed. The…

King’s staff want to get negotiations back on track after years of bargaining. Bizoo_n/Getty Images Staff at Candy Crush Saga developer King could go on strike next week, according to statements from Swedish labor unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer. King’s developers have been attempting to negotiate a union contract for years, but have now issued a strike notice after their proposed collective bargaining agreement (CBA) was shot down by studio leadership in August, Kotaku reports. “Our members at King are entitled to secure conditions, a say in their workplace and clear rules that apply to everyone,”…

Every time I drive a Tesla Model X, what strikes me most isn’t its impressive speed or near-silent operation—it’s the vehicle’s versatility. Executive express, family flagship, adventure vehicle, spaceship; the rocket-shaped EV fills so many roles with ease. One day it’s ferrying kids to school with a trunk full of soccer gear; the next it’s picking up a client from the airport, spotless and silent. The Model X shifts between those lives without blinking—and the mats underneath it have to keep up. This summer, we upgraded one with a full set of TuxMat floor mats, complementing the machine’s aesthetic and…

ZF Aftermarket has introduced new TRW DTEC brake pads and discs aimed at helping workshops and fleets meet upcoming Euro 7 limits on brake particle emissions. According to the report, the components showed up to 80 per cent lower PM10 emissions in brake dynamometer testing compared with conventional pad‑and‑disc combinations. The company says the products also offer reduced wear, improved corrosion behaviour and reliable braking performance. ZF is also presenting TRW DOT 4 Brake Fluid ESP Recycled, which contains 60 per cent post‑consumer recycled material calculated under ISO 14021. The company says the new fluid supports its broader sustainability efforts,…

The Xpeng G9L is offered in battery-electric and extended-range versions. Credit: Xpeng The Xpeng G9L starts at a limited-time price of 231,800 yuan ($34,300) in China, with BEV and EREV options. The new model will support Xpeng’s push to exceed 60,000 single-month sales in the fourth quarter, with plans to enter 64 countries and regions worldwide. Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) has launched its G9L flagship 5-seat SUV (sport utility vehicle) at a limited-time starting price of 231,800 yuan ($34,300), offering battery-electric and extended-range powertrains to compete in China’s family vehicle market. The Chinese electric vehicle maker rolled out the G9L on…

UPDATE: 2026/09/17 15:00 EST BY SEAN MCMANUS The New Silverado/Sierra 1500 Out-Muscles Competitors We added a brief summary of how the new 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter V8s will allow General Motors’ new truck to beat all the competition in terms of towing capacity. Plus, the entry-level four-cylinder engine is more powerful than ever. General Motors’ new Generation VI small-block V8 has a number of improvements over its predecessors – hopefully including the ability to remain intact beyond the first 30,000 miles – but some DIY customers may balk at one of the changes. It sounds as though the 5.7-liter L76 and…

Our Thursday Green Deals this week are primarily focused on e-bikes and tools, starting with Tenways’ closeout End of Season Sale, with offers like the CGO600 Pro Lightweight Chain-Drive Commuter e-bike with the usual $118 FREE bundle alongside a FREE medium-size pannier bag at $1,599, among others. We also spotted the 2026 Mammotion LUBA Mini 2 AWD 1500H Robot Lawn Mower with a garage and a FREE wash stand down at $1,699. There’s also the EGO 56V 16-inch Carbon-Fiber Cordless Electric String Trimmer with POWERLOAD and Line IQ tech at $259, the Jetson Bolt Pro Compact e-bike down at $400,…

It could be argued that the decade of Mazdaspeed vehicles represented the high-water mark for the Japanese brand in America, at least from a performance standpoint. The automaker introduced four turbocharged models, starting with the Protegé in 2003, followed by the MX-5 Miata in 2004, the Mazdaspeed6 sedan in 2006, and finally the Mazdaspeed3 hatchback, which arrived in 2007 and stayed much longer than the others, until 2013. 2010_MAZDASPEED3 side at trackMazda Today, we hear from Japan that Mazda might resurrect the Mazdaspeed philosophy by introducing the Mazda Spirit Racing 3, a hot hatchback version of the Mazda3 powered by…

Most hardware prices have soared in 2026, and that includes a variety of Apple laptops, tablets, and smart devices. Thankfully, you can offset some of the increased costs on an Apple TV 4K by buying one refurbished through the company. The 64GB model is selling for $169, $30 lower than the new retail price. The upgraded model, with 128GB of storage and an Ethernet port, is also discounted to $209 at Apple, a $40 discount from the full price. Apple refurbished products are often close to like-new condition, and are covered by the same one year warranty as new products.We…

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 a lot of car companies are doing digital gauges these days, not many do them well. There are a few exceptions, like Ford and its Fox Body-style Mustang cluster, but too many automakers use their blank canvas to create something banal. Not this guy. Tyeler Andersen owns a first-gen Mitsubishi Montero, and rather than inserting a screen to display some sterile speedo, he recreated the original look with special Easter eggs that…