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The PR masterminds at the White House just released a series of vaguely policy-themed “arcade” games, some of which are racist — and modeled on real games whose copyright holders may not be too happy to be associated with the MAGA agenda.The Tetris Company has already responded to “Build the Wall,” which is obviously modeled on the famous puzzle game. In the Trump administration’s game, the player has to stack interlocking shapes to stop a “zombie border siege” along the southern border. Aliens — the administration’s preferred term for noncitizens, and the subject of previous grotesque attempts at humor —…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. The Tesla Cybercab, aka Robotaxi, is a driverless personal transportation pod resembling a car. With no steering wheel and no pedals, I’m sure it’ll feel freaky to ride in even if you’re used to the marvels of modern automotive automation. But the differences between Cybercab and most regular cars go beyond what you can see from the seats—the brake system is fundamentally different from almost everything else on the road. As for whether or not these things…

Automotive Some automotive comebacks arrive with carefully restored badges, familiar styling, and modest promises about what might come next. Jensen International Automotive has taken a very different approach. The British marque has unveiled the new Interceptor GTX, a purpose-built, track-focused machine packing 960 horsepower and enough mechanical drama to make its famous predecessor seem almost restrained. For now, the GTX is essentially a rolling development car, but its importance extends well beyond the racetrack. Jensen says much of what we see here will influence a pair of future road-going Interceptors, including a performance-focused GTR and a more luxurious…

Nintendo just announced two livestream events for next week. There’s one to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda on September 8 at 10AM ET and another traditional Nintendo Direct on September 9, also at 10AM ET. The Zelda stream will last around 30 minutes. It’s being advertised as a celebration of the iconic franchise’s 40th birthday, but it’ll probably spend most of its time on that upcoming Ocarina of Time remake. The company first announced this game back in June and it looks like a full redesign of the N64 classic. Of course, it’s always possible the…

Kia has just snapped up a bunch of possible new vehicle names. CarBuzz has found trademark applications from the automaker for most of the single-digit K combinations to match the K4 and K5 that it already uses. There’s one missing, though, which suggests that Kia’s naming department isn’t entirely going to the dogs. More K Names Than A Kardashian Reunion 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback front 3/4 view on the highwayKia The latest trademark filings made with the US Patent & Trademark Office cover K2, K3, K6, K7, and K8. In the last few years, Kia has changed over at least…

A lineup of Aistaland GX7 SUVs. Credit: Aistaland The GX7 is Aistaland’s second model, with pre-sales prices ranging from 249,900 yuan ($36,870) to 311,900 yuan. The mid-to-large-size five-seat extended-range SUV features Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 and offers up to 385 km of battery range. Aistaland, jointly created by GAC Group (HKEX: 2238) and Huawei, began pre-sales for the GX7 on Friday, expanding the brand from shooting brakes into the much larger family SUV (sport utility vehicle) market with its second model. The GX7 is available only as an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), with pre-sales prices ranging from 249,900 yuan ($36,870)…

Every motorcyclist has wrestled with the same dilemma at some point: you want the swagger of a Harley-Davidson — that unmistakable V-twin rumble, the chrome, the attitude — but you also want a bike that starts every morning without drama and racks up miles without bleeding your wallet dry. For years, those two desires seemed mutually exclusive. Harley-Davidson commands the cruiser segment like no other brand, and its bikes have undeniable road presence. But reliability and low-maintenance ownership have never been the Milwaukee marque’s strongest suits, even as the bikes have improved considerably over the decades. Japanese manufacturers, Honda chief…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. A while back, we said that big screens in cars wasn’t the answer—many more tiny ones are. Clever minds in the aftermarket have started to explore that concept, building digital gauge clusters for vehicles that are much more refined, and more thoughtful, than a tablet stuck in a binnacle. One such inventor is Jean, owner of Usual Suspects garage in Naples, Florida that specializes in BMWs and Porsches. He started developing his own plug-and-play hardware and software…

BYD launched an aggressive sales campaign in the UK, its “biggest-ever,” offering over $3,000 off select plug-in and electric vehicles. Electrified vehicles, including plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), are driving record growth in the UK new car market. In August, over 28,000 BEVs and more than 13,700 PHEVs were registered in the UK, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), accounting for 29.8% of the overall market. Through the first eight months of 2026, BEVs represented 25.6% of new car sales in the UK, a record high, but still below the 33% mandate. Advertisement…

One million Skoda Karoq SUVs have now officially rolled off the production line, so to give itself a pat on the back the Czech brand is launching a new top-spec model that comes with a whole kitchen sink’s worth of kit as standard. Called the Skoda Karoq Sportline Black Edition, it’s available to order now from just under £40,000. Advertisement – Article continues belowUnique to the Black Edition are new 19-inch alloy wheels and a monochrome paint palette, which builds on top of the existing Sportline trim. This includes black finishes to the grille, badging, mirror caps and roof rails.…