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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.…

Hyundai’s luxury Genesis brand is showing huge ambition and potential. It’s going racing, launching a performance brand, and rounding out the lineup with a stunner of a flagship SUV. However, it’s still a new brand to the luxury space, and its sales show that, for now, it’s still a niche player compared to establishment players including BMW and Mercedes. If Genesis keeps growing steadily as it has over the past few years, it will rival them in due time. And sales figures from the past month show positive signs for the automaker. 2026 Genesis GV80 CoupeIan Wright/CarBuzz/Valnet A Standout Month…

Setting up a new Windows PC for coding usually means installing a stack of software and changing a bunch of settings before getting down to work. While it isn’t something difficult to do, it sure is time-consuming. Microsoft has just announced Project Zenith at IFA 2026, which attempts to change that. While the name makes it sound quite fancy, it is essentially a preconfigured Windows 11 experience for what Microsoft calls developer-class PCs. These machines will ship with development tools already installed and several Windows settings adjusted out of the box. There is also a fairly demanding hardware requirement. Project…

If you never thought you’d see a Hyundai Kona towing a trailer, then here’s your day made. The CarBuzz spy photographers have just captured the all-new 2028 Kona in one of its last tests before it’s ready for sale. Pulling a heavy trailer in extreme heat in Spain as part of its durability requirements. Just don’t expect to see it again, because the last Kona didn’t offer a tow rating in the US, and we don’t think this one will, either. Hyundai Kona spy photoCarBuzz/Valnet The current Hyundai Kona appears to be getting a very short life cycle, even by…

As engine technology gets better and more reliable, automakers are constantly experimenting. The use of turbochargers, direct injection, and more efficient cooling has meant engines have been able to sustain incredible performance without the need for big displacement or high emissions. People might think that Mercedes-Benz has fallen behind on their engineering ethos since the 1980s, but their M139 engine in the performance C-Class proves otherwise. This tiny four-cylinder engine runs rings around most six or eight-cylinder units on sale today, and when paired to Mercedes’ F1-derived hybrid system, it makes insane power. But the company’s investment in this powertrain…

The Auto Care Association has opened registration for its International Business Matchmaking program at AAPEX 2026, taking place Nov. 3 to 5 in Las Vegas. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which connects United States-based exhibitors with international buyers. “We have participated for two consecutive years, and it has been a great success in connecting us with international buyers and prospects from across the region,” said Diego Castillo, sales manager, K Group Corp and Auto Care Association member. “It’s the ideal space to expand our global reach. Excellent program and outstanding event organization.” The program gives exhibitors…

Automotive Tesla’s futuristic Cybercab has barely started rolling around Austin, Texas, and it is already attracting attention from federal safety regulators. The purpose-built autonomous vehicle stands out because it does away with some of the most basic equipment drivers have expected for more than a century, including a steering wheel, accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and conventional mirrors. That radical design is part of Tesla’s vision for a driverless transportation future, but it has also prompted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, better known as NHTSA, to take a closer look at how the Cybercab complies with existing federal…

A new Li L9 drives through the desert in the UAE. Credit: Li Auto The new Li L9 starts at about $87,100 in the UAE and has been specially adapted to the local climate and user preferences. Li Auto will establish more than 2 official retail and service centers in the UAE, with its first Dubai location set to open in September. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) has officially launched the new Li L9 in the United Arab Emirates, extending its overseas expansion from Central Asia into the Gulf region. The company held a launch event in Dubai on Thursday, according…

Gaming laptop deals aren’t what they used to be (stares daggers at RAMageddon), which is why I consider Woot’s deal on a refurbished Alienware 16 Aurora gaming laptop with Nvidia’s RTX 5050 a pretty good deal at $927 for new Woot customers (with code WOOTALIEN used at checkout). It costs $1,029 for returning Woot shoppers, which is a decent discount off the new $1,099.99 price at Alienware’s site. Notably, this refurb unit includes a one-year Alienware warranty.These days, most configurations with Nvidia’s RTX 5060 GPU sail well over the $1,200 mark, which is just too much if you ask me.…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. The new Mitsubishi Pajero dropped this week; Americans know this model as the Montero. And while it left our market without ceremony 20 years ago, the three-row off-roader remained popular overseas as a less-expensive Toyota Land Cruiser alternative. In Australia, for example, the vehicle’s new design is a big deal. And clearly, Mitsubishi is serious about making this thing outback-worthy. Get a load of the optional steel bumper from the factory accessory catalog. It’s kind of funny…