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The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. This week, Maserati showed us what amounts to the core of its 2027 lineup. Freshly painted and wearing updated grilles, the facelifted GranTurismo, GranCabrio, and Grecale represent the company’s “volume,” so to speak. Maserati is counting on them to carry the Italian luxury maker through the near term. But then what? During a Q&A session that followed the unveiling of these updated models, Maserati executives fielded questions not just about the two- and four-door vehicles they’d shown…

Strong customer experience in automotive service starts with the culture inside the shop, not with pricing or promotions, according to an industry coach and shop owner. Shops cannot expect customers to be happier than their own staff, noted Alysa Beech, a customer experience strategist with Beech Consulting and co-owner of Upper James Autopro in Hamilton, Ontario. “We can never expect your customers to be happier than your staff,” she said at the Tirecraft 2026 Conference. “If you have staff that radiate frustration, if you have staff that radiate exhaustion and contempt and apathy, do you think you’re going to have…

Automotive After a few-year hiatus, the Jeep Cherokee returns, sporting a redesign for its third generation, bringing a hybrid setup to the table as a standard offering. Continuing somewhat of a tradition of having the Cherokee around, Jeep brought some big changes but in a compact size, starting with a new hybrid powertrain that’s standard across the board for all trim levels, potentially making the Cherokee cost a bit more than competitors but offering up a plethora of features that make it seem like more of a value. The new Jeep Cherokee is a major departure from the…

Ford $30,000 EV pickup prototype (Source: Ford) Ford is set to become the first to use LFP batteries in a mainstream EV in the US, starting with its $30,000 midsize pickup. Ford begins LFP battery cell production in the US The team at Ford’s Bluoval Battery Park in Michigan is now assembling lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic cells to power its upcoming Universal Electric (UEV)-based models. Using licensed battery and manufacturing tech from China’s CATL, Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, said the company delivered the first full cells on Tuesday, making it the first in the US to ship LFP batteries…

It could be awhile before you’re able to buy them though. Sennheiser If you’re a fan of the open-ear style of earbuds, the last few years have given you lots of options. Nearly every audio company has at least one design that doesn’t fully seal off your ears, and some have even opted for an around-the-back, clip-on look. You can add Sennheiser to that list as the company announced the Accentum Clip today.   Inside, 12mm dynamic drivers offer “clarity and punchy bass with smooth treble,” according to the company. There’s a Dynamic EQ that adjusts the tuning…

In case you haven’t picked up on it, we’re automotive nerds here at CarBuzz. And chances are, you are too. We love perusing car lots on a Saturday morning like it’s a free car show. Only we can take home the one we like most at the end of the day. On one of these outings, we found a gently used Maserati on the same lot as a brand-new Honda Civic. A Maserati Ghibli with 40,000 miles on the clock is up for grabs for the low price of $20,000. The new Civic, sitting a few rows over, starts at…

Maserati used the 100th anniversary of the Trident to push a coordinated update through its entire core lineup, taking the wraps off 2027 versions of the GranTurismo coupe, GranCabrio convertible, and Grecale SUV. The changes include fresh styling, significant engine and engineering updates, and the updated Folgore electric range across all three cars. Furthermore, the Grecale gets something the brand has never offered in North America before: an entry-level six-cylinder. A Face Borrowed From The Track 2027 Maserati GranTurismoMaserati The new front end traces back to the MCXtrema, the track-only car Maserati used to test a lower, more horizontal, more…

Despite all the talk and rumors over the last couple of years about the company possibly being sold, Maserati is still standing. More than that, actually – it’s moving forward with small but notable updates to its entire lineup, save for the MCPura. These days, entire lineup means three cars, or four if you lump the GranTurismo hardtop and GranCabrio convertible together. But still, it’s a step forward. Any step forward is a good one. 2027 Maserati GranTurismo GranCabrio GrecaleMaserati The Gran twins, along with the Grecale SUV, roll towards 2026 with a little nip and tuck on the outside,…

A Volvo EX30 on display at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2025. Credit: CnEVPost Volvo is recalling 2,501 China-built EX30 electric SUVs over a potential thermal runaway risk in the battery. The recall extends a global battery safety crisis surrounding the Volvo EX30. Volvo Cars is recalling 2,501 China-built EX30 electric SUVs (sport utility vehicles) over a potential thermal runaway risk in the battery. The recall was filed by Zhejiang Haoqing Automobile Manufacturing Co Ltd and takes effect immediately, according to a statement released Thursday by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The affected cars were produced between…

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