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Despite the increasing electrification in cars, this decade has produced some of the most incredible internal combustion engine cars in the history of the automobile. Despite tightening emissions regulations in most of the world, the market is still flush with lots of great cars with dream-worthy engines. And it shows no signs of slowing down yet, especially if you’re a wealthier enthusiast, with the exotic car market firmly rejecting EVs for the most part, and customers happily throwing seven figures worth of cash at dozens of car companies willing to make another glorious-sounding supercar. There’s lots on the horizon, but…

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. Some car collections are borderline mythical. We’ve documented a few, including the Sultan of Brunei’s dusty Bugattis and one-off Ferraris. But this is something different. Instead of the stereotypical dictator’s Middle Eastern warehouse filled with seven-figure exotics, we’re talking about an impressive single-make collection located in … Erie, Pennsylvania. And they’re all 2007 Chryslers. In the same shade of blue. These cars belong to Ryan Maruca, a 25-year-old enthusiast whose passions are different from…

Volvo is pulling the EX40 from its US lineup, leaving the $60,000 EX60 as the brand’s most affordable EV, at least for now. Volvo EX40 EV discontinued in the US after 2027 After it discontinued the EX30, its smallest, most affordable EV, earlier this year, Volvo is pulling yet another electric vehicle from its US lineup. The EX40, which initially arrived in 2019 as the Volvo XC40 Recharge, will be dropped following the 2027 model year. Volvo introduced the updated EX40, which will continue to be sold in Europe, but it will not be available in the US or Canada.…

For Australian players holding onto an older iPhone, the choice between a native app and a mobile-optimised website often comes down to storage, speed, and reliability. This article examines why Le Roi Johnny’s mobile site delivers a superior experience compared to its downloadable app on devices with 16GB or 32GB of internal space. We’ll explore technical constraints, user experience differences, data usage patterns, and practical outcomes for punters across New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. The analysis draws on real-world testing and ACMA compliance considerations, offering a clear verdict for budget-conscious device owners. Why Limited Storage Cripples Native Casino Apps…

The used-car market has a funny way of creating opportunities, and right now one of the more compelling ones wears a Hyundai badge. While new luxury sedan prices continue to climb well past the $40,000 mark, savvy shoppers are discovering that a lightly used performance sedan can deliver nearly everything a prestige nameplate promises — at a fraction of the cost. The 2023 Hyundai Sonata N Line has quietly become one of those rare used-market sweet spots, and it’s worth a serious look. It’s a sharply styled mid-size sedan that comes with some serious kit as standard, pushing out a…

A Li i6 electric SUV in a promotional image released by Li Auto to announce its partnership with the 2026 Solheim Cup. Credit: Li Auto Li Auto confirmed that the Li i6 will appear as the Li 6 at next month’s Paris Motor Show, where it will unveil its global product lineup and European business plans. Li Auto is providing 20 Li i6 vehicles for courtesy transport at the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands, calling the partnership the start of its entry into Europe. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) is launching its European marketing push through an international golf event in…

Snapchat is launching Plans, a new suite of features designed to help turn the plans already being made in group chats — everything from birthday celebrations to study sessions and weekend hangouts — into real life get-togethers without ever leaving the app.Plans lets users set event details, invite up to 200 friends with invitations adorned with dynamic Bitmoji that change as friends respond, and track RSVPs. Invites are sent via one-to-one chat and reminders are automatically sent to attendees before the scheduled event starts. A dedicated “My Plans” tab on user profiles lets you keep track of upcoming and past…

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. Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive’s automotive news roundup bringing you the biggest headlines from around the globe. The Downshift summarizes stories with a sentence or two, along with links for those who wish to dive deeper. Here’s what’s cooking on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. 🔊 A new episode of The Drivecast, The Drive’s weekly podcast, will go live later today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. 🏁 The rumor mill is churning with…

In America, we’re accustomed to excess, and that’s somewhat of what you get in Cadillac’s largest and longest SUV ever, the new Escalade IQL, which happens to be fully electric. Since its introduction, the new Escalade IQ and longer IQL variant have captivated many with being large and literally in ‘charge.’ Powering the new Cadillac Escalade IQL is the largest battery you can find in a consumer vehicle, a 205 kW unit that combines a couple of 400-volt units together for an 800-volt setup that energizes two motors for a total output of 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft…

Photo: EVgo EVgo is adding more than 400 fast-charging stalls at grocery-anchored shopping centers across the US, giving EV drivers more places to plug in while they shop or grab a coffee. The chargers will be installed at properties owned or operated by Regency Centers, a name most shoppers probably won’t recognize because it isn’t a retail chain. Regency is the landlord and developer behind more than 480 shopping centers in the US – think suburban plazas built around supermarkets such as Publix, Kroger, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, and Albertsons, with restaurants, pharmacies, and other everyday businesses alongside them.…