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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. Hey, there! Is your name George Washington? Like, legally? If so, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that you’re on a list. Hey, it’s 2026; what else is new? But the good news is that being on this particular list makes you eligible to win a Jeep Wrangler. That’s pretty cool, right? There’s a catch, however: For you to win, first America has to win—at soccer. “As America’s most patriotic brand, the…

Amazon’s rolling out a free software update for Echo Hub devices that gives the home screen a much-needed update to the interface it launched with in 2024. It had already added Alex Plus AI support, but the new interface has a cleaner, fully customizable layout that fits more smart home info and controls on the screen than the previous version. The Echo Hub is also getting access to Ring AI’s Video Search feature that lets you use natural language to search through your smart home camera footage, as well as Alexa Plus summaries of detected camera events. These are the…

The Ford F-150 Raptor is a great high-speed off-roader, but what doesn’t get better when you swap out a twin-turbocharged V6 for a supercharged V8? The Raptor R variant is happy to answer that question with 720 horsepower, a huge upgrade from the base Rap’s 450 hp. But although the V8-powered Baja truck is a headline grabber, Ford has no plans to endow its other Raptor models with high-performance R variants, citing the Bronco and Ranger Raptors’ shared twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 as being more than adequate for their needs. Base Trim Engine EcoBoost 3L ICE Base Trim Transmission 10-speed automatic…

The push towards providing more efficient and less resource-wasting vehicles has led to big V8s and the like being replaced with smaller four and six-cylinder engines instead, which is a bit of a shame. While more efficient, and sometimes more powerful pound for pound, smaller engines can’t quite match the smoothness of a proper old-school V8. In a good twist of fate, depreciation has led to older models with such engines being amazingly affordable in 2026, especially compared to what they retailed for in their prime. The Lexus LS 600h is a perfect example of this, with the Japanese hero…

Geely Auto has started local mass production in Brazil of its best-selling small electric hatchback, the Geely EX2 — known as the Xingyuan in China. Credit: Geely The Geely EX2, sold as the Xingyuan in China, becomes the second model Geely produces locally in Brazil. The model, one of China’s best-selling small EVs, saw retail sales of 465,775 units in the country in 2025. Geely Auto (HKEX: 0175) has started local mass production in Brazil of its best-selling small electric hatchback, the Geely EX2 — known as the Xingyuan in China — to meet demand for the model in Latin…

Jeffrey Morgan/Getty Images There are existing methods to collect water from the ambient air, but most of them are large or cumbersome. Recent research by the University of Texas at Austin is taking that concept and transforming it something you could have on hand at all times. Or more literally, on your back at all times. In a study published in Scientific Advances, the team used a special textile to create a jacket capable of atmospheric water harvesting. “We wanted to rethink the form of the technology,” said UT Austin’s Guihua Yu, one of the authors…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Rivian introduces innovative Halo wheels. These software-driven controls offer a customizable haptic experience, enhancing user interaction. Complex engineering behind simplicity. The Halo wheels feature motors and software for configurable feedback, akin to iPhone’s haptic feedback. Versatile functionality. Halo wheels control drive modes, climate, audio, and more, adapting based on screen interactions. Unique market offering. Rivian’s Halo wheels provide a tactile experience unmatched by competitors, setting the R2 apart. Bottom line: Rivian’s R2 model features groundbreaking Halo wheels,…

Modern vehicles grow more complex and more computerized with every passing model year, and that complexity is starting to show up in the form of increasing dependability issues, even at Toyota, long the industry benchmark for durability. Recent recall actions tied to the automaker’s new twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6, which serves as a V8 replacement across high-volume body-on-frame models, including the latest Lexus GX, have only sharpened the concern. That shift has pushed buyers back toward simpler, more analog machines, and few modern SUVs fit that brief better than the second-generation Lexus GX. It came standard with a naturally aspirated V8…

America’s most affordable EV offering over 315 miles of range, as GM calls it, just got way more expensive to lease this month. Chevy Equinox EV lease prices climb in June Just two months ago, you could score a $10,000 discount, or 20% off a new 2026 Chevy Equinox EV. After cutting it last month, Chevy was offering up to $5,000 in total customer cash. This month, we only get a $1,000 cash allowance on select Equinox EVs, which excludes the most affordable LT 1 trim. The electric Equinox was also available with 0% APR financing for 60 months. Now,…