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The 2026 Toyota Crown is on dealer lots now with confirmed pricing and meaningful discounts already showing on current inventory. TrueCar’s transaction data from 66 recent sales shows buyers averaging 3.9 percent below MSRP, with the base XLE averaging $41,059 against its $42,735 sticker. KBB live listings confirm Limited configurations at $44,999 against $48,648 MSRP saving $3,649, and at $49,431 against $53,021 MSRP saving $3,590, two of the largest documented single-listing discounts across any Toyota in this guide series. TrimAtlas confirms the four-trim 2026 Crown lineup from $41,440 to $54,990 before the $1,395 destination charge: XLE, Limited, Nightshade,…

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s latest Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on…

I’ve been reviewing headphones for a long time, and I’ve listened to everything from the barely serviceable to multi-thousand-dollar open-back headphones. But recently I’ve been uninspired by the state of mainstream options. Most are perfectly good — great, even — but they lack a distinct character. Something to remind me why I fell in love with headphones to begin with, landing me in this crazy career. I needed some revitalization. I needed to see something cool. I needed to be around other people with an emotional connection to headphones. I needed to go to CanJam.CanJam is a small audio show…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. As spoof spy movies, cool cars were obligatory for the Austin Powers trilogy. And while some of the jokes have gotten stale, classic sports cars like the 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible from The Spy Who Shagged Me are as cool as ever. The C2 ‘Vette from the 1999 sequel will be one of the star attractions at Carlisle Auctions’ fall auction, scheduled for October 1-2. Decked out in an American flag paint scheme and wearing the license…

Hapabapa/Getty Images While Apple usually supports its devices for a long time, nothing can last forever. It’s important to know which products the company is no longer selling or supporting, so you can plan when to make the most of an upgrade and avoid getting burned by buying something outdated. Apple “leaving behind” a particular model can refer to a few different changes. The two most common are removing the device from its online storefront, or not offering the latest major OS upgrade for it. The former usually happens to…

Official EPA ratings for the Tesla Model Y L Premium AWD top the configurator estimate and barely drop with the optional 20-inch wheels.

Few toys have endured the way Hot Wheels has. Since Mattel rolled out its first die-cast cars in 1968, the brand has grown into a global phenomenon — beloved by serious collectors and kids alike. There’s something undeniably magnetic about a perfectly scaled-down replica of a real machine, and nothing quite matches the thrill of spotting a 1/64th version of your own car and giving it a place of honor at a local show. While most Hot Wheels are produced by the millions, a handful of models slipped through the years in surprisingly small numbers. Many are early releases from…

The 2027 Zeekr 7X is scheduled to go on sale in China in the fourth quarter, adding an 85-kWh Golden Battery version. Credit: Zeekr The 2027 Zeekr 7X will retain the current model’s exterior styling, with the 85-kWh version filling the gap between the existing 75-kWh and 103-kWh battery options. Zeekr will continue to offer complimentary options on the current 7X in China until the 2027 model arrives. Zeekr, the premium brand of Geely Auto (HKEX: 0175), said Thursday that the 2027 model-year Zeekr 7X SUV (sport utility vehicle) will go on sale in the fourth quarter. The new model…

Few cars in history have pulled off a transatlantic identity as convincingly as the De Tomaso Pantera. On the surface it looks every inch the Italian exotic — low, wedge-shaped, and dripping with Modena attitude. Pop the engine lid, though, and you’ll find a thoroughly American Ford V8 sitting right where it belongs, in the middle of the car. No engine swap, no afterthought — the Mustang GT-derived small-block was factory-fitted from day one, making the Pantera one of the most genuinely unique machines ever to wear Italian coachwork. The De Tomaso Pantera was a supercar born from a partnership…

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Ram 1500 extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) may not arrive as soon as expected after yet another delay. Jeep and Ram extended-range EVs delayed, again Jeep said the 2026 Grand Wagoneer will be the first extended-range electric vehicle in the US when it goes on sale next year, while Ram has been promising an electric truck for years. After delaying the fully electric Ram 1500 REV several times, Stellantis officially declared it dead last year. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said Ram had “a much more comprehensive product range” coming soon, including its first extended-range EV, initially…