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The United States’ execution of the Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, anonymous officials from the Defense Department told the BBC and Associated Press. The planned execution of Nidal Hasan, the former US Army major convicted of killing 13 people at the Texas military base, was announced this week. He is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3rd at 2PM ET.The Verge contacted YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Meta, Rumble, and Kick to ask if they plan to allow the livestream to be aired on their platforms. None responded before publication.“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch…

After nearly 10 years, General Motors has announced its intention to pull the plug on the 6.6-liter L5P Duramax diesel V8. To replace it, the company is introducing the all-new 8.3-liter L6P Duramax diesel V8, nicknamed “Mongoose.” Being such an enormous engine, its power figures follow suit. The powerplant will hit the market in time for the 2027 model year and will debut in the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD trucks. GM reports the Mongoose makes 555 horsepower and a staggering 1,230 pound-feet of torque. These figures position the Mongoose mill as the most powerful production pickup truck…

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. Anyone in the market for a new pickup truck knows you have to pay to play. For some folks, that’s the reason they shop for high-end diesels—to let others know that they can afford the biggest and the baddest. You could argue that General Motors made the new 8.3-liter Duramax just for them, as it’s the top dog in pretty much every way. But interestingly, while that statement applies to horsepower and torque, it…

Automotive Honda is giving the Civic lineup a little more breathing room for 2027 with the addition of a new Sport-L trim, aimed squarely at buyers who want more comfort and premium features without stepping all the way up to a hybrid. Positioned between the gas-powered Sport and the Sport Hybrid, the new Civic Sport-L borrows several upscale touches that were previously reserved for the more expensive hybrid models while keeping the sedan’s total suggested retail price just under $30,000. The biggest upgrades are found inside. The 2027 Civic Sport-L gets leather upholstery, heated front seats, power-adjustable front…

The third-generation BYD Tang’s Dune Beige interior features a 35.4-inch far-side display and a 30-inch panoramic screen. Credit: BYD. The 5-seat SUV is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter, joining the Da Tang to form a dual-flagship SUV lineup in BYD’s Dynasty series. The third-generation Tang features a 35.4-inch integrated far-side display and a 30-inch panoramic screen. BYD (HKEX: 1211) has unveiled the interior of its third-generation Tang, revealing more details of the 5-seat SUV ahead of its planned fourth-quarter launch. Lu Tian, general manager of sales for BYD’s Dynasty lineup, said on Weibo on Thursday, that the interior…

The wait to (literally) get your hands on the tech may almost be over. Devindra Hardawar for Engadget 2026 is turning into a big year for Apple hardware news. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company’s first touchscreen laptop is expected to debut “on or around” October 27. So, not a 100-percent solid date for a product announcement, but still a more concrete time frame than we’ve ever had about Apple’s long-awaited touchscreen laptop debut. Rumors about a touchscreen edition of Apple’s high-end laptop date back to 2023. The more recent chatter about this device, largely…

If the IONIQ 5 isn’t big enough, Hyundai is preparing to introduce the IONIQ 7, set to fill the gap between the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9. What we know about the Hyundai IONIQ 7 While the IONIQ 9 was set to fill the spot, initially called the “SEVEN” Concept, Hyundai decided the three-row SUV was a better fit as its flagship model, like the Kia EV9. Hyundai offers the IONIQ 5, which is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and then there’s the three-row EV9, but what if you wanted something in between? Soon, you’ll have the…

With a few special exceptions, Mazda’s paint color offerings for the ND generation of Miata have been lacking in, well, color. Most of the hues have been various shades of grey, save for Soul Red, and occasionally a desaturated blue in a light or dark shade. So, even though Zinc Green Metallic is also low on actual color, it still has Miata fans, including us, excited. It’s also the first time that this generation has had a green option. Now, you would think Mazda was inspired to create the color for the Miata, considering the model’s history with the hue,…

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. Who ya gonna call? Rivian, apparently! On Thursday, just as fall hits and Halloween comes into sight the Ecto-R1 debuted along with Rivian’s Ghostbusters app. This is all so fun and I love it. Rivian The Ecto-R1 is a true homage as Rivian’s teamed up with with Sony Pictures so there won’t be any lawsuits today. The build takes the R1S’ 22-inch Aero wheels, brightens them and adds painted white covers. The iconic red…

A Tesla Model 3 at a highway charging station in a file photo. Credit: CnEVPost NEVs used 163 million kWh of electricity at highway charging facilities across China from October 1 to 7, averaging 23.26 million kWh a day. Charging volume reached 28.05 million kWh on the first day of the holiday, up 60.40% year-on-year and setting a single-day record for a holiday period. Charging demand on China’s highways surged during this year’s National Day holiday as the country’s new energy vehicle (NEV) fleet continued to expand, with electricity consumption on the first day setting a holiday record. NEVs logged…