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BYD launched the new Denza Z9 GT e3 Premium, a lower-priced version of its top-selling electric luxury GT, starting at about $50,000. BYD launches lower-priced Denza Z9 GT e3 Premium We knew it was coming. Li Hui, Denza’s general manager, confirmed earlier this week that a new “lightweight” variant of the tri-motor EV would go on sale on September 9. Denza launched the new Denza Z9 GT e3 Flash Charge Premium Edition on Wednesday, as a more affordable option to the range-topping e3 Performance model. Like the Performance version, the new Premium trim is based on BYD’s e3 platform. The…

There’s no shortage of used car lots along the Tamiami Trail. So when a Sarasota resident types “used cars for sale in Sarasota” into Google and gets a page full of options, the real question isn’t where to find a car; it’s who to trust with the purchase. That’s a fair question. Buying a used car is one of the larger financial decisions most people make, and doing it at the wrong dealership- one that buries fees, sells unreliable vehicles, or disappears the moment something goes wrong- can cost thousands and leave you stranded. Sarasota Car Sales has been serving…

The impending arrival of the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and its GMC Sierra fraternal twin are the biggest news at General Motors right now, but their heavy-duty siblings might steal some of the spotlight if recent reports – allegedly from within GM – are to be believed. The Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD, as well as their respective Sierra equivalents, are slated to get two new engines for the 2027 model year. Notably, these new powertrains seemingly will arrive during the heavy-duty trucks’ current generation, rather than waiting a couple years for the redesign. That practice isn’t new at GM, and…

China’s Aug 2026 NEV export ranking China’s Aug 2026 NEV export ranking Ranking Automaker NEV Exports Market Share 1 BYD 183,746 35.4% 2 Geely 69,910 13.5% 3 Chery 68,431 13.2% 4 Tesla China 36,119 7.0% 5 Changan 28,323 5.5% 6 SAIC Passenger Vehicle 24,991 4.8% 7 Leapmotor 18,255 3.5% 8 SAIC-GM-Wuling 17,376 3.4% 9 Xpeng 8,125 1.6% 10 GAC Aion 7,575 1.5% BYD exported 183,746 NEVs in August, with its share rising 3.2 percentage points from July. Tesla China’s exports fell 45.5% sequentially, with its share dropping to 7.0% from July’s 12.3%. BYD (HKEX: 1211) continued to lead China’s passenger…

I’ve spent years reviewing smartphones, and if there’s one aspect where Honor never fails to impress, it’s the bold design experiments. Earlier today, Honor gave us our first glimpse at the Magic 9 Pro Max flagship phone with ARRI camera imaging tech. The phone is scheduled for launch later this month in China, followed by wider availability in other markets. Before we dig into the hardware specs, let’s talk about the design. The phone borrows inspiration from the iPhone 17 Pro, specifically the large camera island at the back and the dual-tone finish on the rear shell that combines glass…

Swedish electric motorcycle maker RGNT has expanded its lineup with a new scrambler version of its retro-inspired electric motorcycle, adding a bit more off-road attitude without messing too much with the formula underneath. The new RGNT Street Scrambler joins the existing Street Classic, a model we’ve been covering since it was first unveiled over six years ago. The two share essentially the same electric drivetrain and battery options, but the new Scrambler model gets several changes aimed at riders who occasionally want to leave the pavement behind. The most obvious differences are the Scrambler’s 18-inch front wheel, up from the…

A senior Anthropic safety researcher has said there is more than a 10 percent chance artificial intelligence “could kill all humans” by the end of the decade, just hours after a colleague resigned over fears the AI lab and its rivals are carelessly racing to build “superhuman systems” they cannot control.In a post on X announcing his departure, Jacob Coxon, a researcher who has trained AI systems at Anthropic, said he had quit the company over its lax approach to safety. Coxon, who previously trained systems for OpenAI, accused the two AI companies of “racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and…

While both bear the iconic “FJ” badge, the Toyota FJ Cruiser and the classic FJ Land Cruiser serve completely different generations of off-roaders. The legendary FJ Land Cruiser—specifically the iconic FJ40—built Toyota’s reputation for bulletproof, go-anywhere durability starting in the 1960s. Decades later, the 2000s FJ Cruiser arrived as a retro-styled homage, combining modern comfort and mechanical reliability with distinct design cues. Here is how these two legendarily rugged 4x4s stack up side-by-side. The Target Market Different Strokes For Different Folks A front three-quarter shot of a 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser off-roading Toyota In the early 2000s, Toyota Motor Corporation’s product development…

AIA Canada says inflation, higher borrowing costs and cost‑of‑living pressures are affecting how Canadians make spending decisions, including vehicle maintenance and repair. Research from AIA Canada’s Canadian vehicle owners’ attitudes towards maintenance and repair, 2025 edition shows only 13 per cent of vehicle owners describe themselves as very knowledgeable about their vehicles, while 43 per cent say they are not very or not at all knowledgeable. The association says this knowledge gap can lead customers to take more time before approving work and ask for clearer explanations of what repairs are required. Affordability continues to influence when and how work…

Computer says yes. The iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 are also expected to be revealed today. Screenshot (Apple) The iPhone Ultra is basically confirmed at this point, thanks to the numerous reports and leaks from outlets like Bloomberg and even accessory makers like Dbrand. Today, we find out if the device is real, ready and respectable. Oh and if it’s going to cost a whole month’s rent or more.  It’s easy to understand why companies like the latter might risk incurring Apple’s wrath by jumping the gun with their pre-order pages. Whether Dbrand’s…