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Automotive Ford is tastefully modifying their vehicles in a way to add an unfound sporty appeal, and so far, things are working well. Ford has now shared the Lobo version of their compact Maverick truck with the new Ford F-150, and I like what I have here in my driveway. The new Ford F-150 Lobo embodies some of that throwback sports appeal that we found in tricked-out trucks, but not to the extreme that we’re used to, because this truck is still true to its factory form and plays down the fancy equipment to keep pricing reasonable. The…

A Xiaomi Sky Nomad N70 on display at the Tianjin auto show in October 2026. Credit: Xiaomi Auto The Sky Nomad lineup secured more than 70,000 locked-in orders in its first month, providing demand support for Xiaomi’s first foray into the extended-range EV market. The lineup delivered more than 10,000 vehicles in September, helping Xiaomi Auto’s total deliveries exceed 40,000 for the month. Xiaomi Auto, the automotive unit of Xiaomi (HKEX: 1810), secured more than 70,000 locked-in orders for its Sky Nomad lineup in the first 30 days after launch, providing fresh demand support as the company seeks to expand…

‘The products aren’t the business,’ its CEO said. Teenage Engineering Teenage Engineering, the company famous for its synths, is going to stop making… synths, CEO Jesper Kouthoofd told High Snobiety. Since most of its products are music or audio devices, that means the company may cease to be a product manufacturing firm. It will then possibly focus on design, though Kouthoofd wasn’t clear about that in his comments. The article states:  Kouthoofd tells me that, as part of a reorganization last fall, he announced to his team he is planning to stop making synthesizers altogether. The OP-1 is…

It’s the second and last day of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, and we’ve got another deal-packed smorgasbord of Green Deals for you, with all the others we couldn’t fit here collected into our Fall Prime Day Green Deals hub here. Starting off today’s edition is Jackery’s full Fall Prime Day Sale with up to 65% discounts and bonus savings codes, with it offering the 3,584Wh HomePower 3600 Pro Max Power Station at a new $1,664 low, while Bluetti has a number of units at up to 50% off, including the 1,024Wh Elite 100 V2 Power Station at $449.…

It started with a single horseless carriage and a meter ticking away on the streets of Stuttgart. In 1897, Gottlieb Daimler’s Victoria became the world’s first taxi, fitted with the world’s first taximeter to measure time and distance traveled. Its top speed was a modest 11 mph — barely faster than a brisk jog — but it was enough to spark an industry. The well-heeled novelty-seekers of Stuttgart could hardly have imagined what would follow. Two decades later, the more affordable Ford Model T democratized the taxi trade, turning it into a genuine transport alternative for people from all walks…

With grocery prices spiraling out of control, it’s a good time to be a Costco member. Oddly enough, the same applies to car prices. Executive Costco Members have until early next year to claim up to $3,000 in incentives on a new 2027 Ineos Grenadier Station Wagon. Here’s how. Costco Members Have Until January To Claim $3,000 In Incentives The deal being advertised on the Costco Auto Program website right now breaks down as follows: $2,000 purchase incentive $1,000 available in Ineos accessories credit Available to Executive Members only Offer good from October 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027 Offer…

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. The third-generation Kia Sorento is not known for reliability. Severe engine failures and excessive oil consumption, maybe, but not reliability. So how in the world has this guy driven his 2017 Sorento more than 715,000 miles over the past decade? If you ask him, the answer is simple: “Maintenance.” Arthur Rutaquio is a rideshare driver in Southern California. He shuttles folks between San Diego and LAX daily, racking up the miles in a hurry.…

The Zeekr 007 GT, known overseas as the 7GT, on display at the Sydney EV show ahead of its planned Australian launch in the fourth quarter of 2026. Credit: Zeekr. The electric shooting brake made its public appearance at the Sydney EV show and will enter Australia as the Zeekr 7GT. The 007 GT is already available in 16 European countries, with the planned Australian launch set to expand its overseas footprint. Zeekr, the premium brand of Geely Auto (HKEX: 0175), plans to officially launch its 007 GT electric shooting brake in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2026, further…

A common misconception I’ve seen with Googlebooks is that the Quick Insert and Google logo keys are new. They’re not, as they first debuted a couple of years ago on some Chromebooks. But there is something new for Googlebooks that’s ripped straight from Android phones circa 2014.On every Googlebook keyboard, the F1, F2, and F3 keys are the old triangle, circle, and square navigation icons that first debuted on Android 5.0 Lollipop. These were the back, home, and app switcher buttons long before everything went to gesture-based navigation, and they’re still built into phones on Android 17 as an alternative.…

Automotive BMW is wasting little time turning up the heat on its new Neue Klasse EV lineup. The 2027 BMW iX3 M60 xDrive arrives as the most performance-focused version of the electric SUV so far, bringing 603 horsepower, 645 lb-ft of torque and standard all-wheel drive. It is not a full-fledged M model, but with enough power to reach 62 mph in a claimed 3.9 seconds, the iX3 M60 is clearly meant to offer more than just a sportier badge and a few cosmetic upgrades. The extra performance comes primarily from an upgraded rear electric motor. BMW has…