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The 1993 game runs on the 1982 console thanks to a modded cartridge. ArcadeJason / YouTube Vector graphics were mostly abandoned in gaming, but small pockets of enthusiasts are still keeping the Vectrex, the only vector-based home console ever released, alive. And what does one do to draw attention to a niche platform? Why, put Doom on it, of course. We’ve seen Doom find a home on an odd array of devices, including iPods, graphing calculators and toasters. Unlike many other strange Doom ports, though, the Vectrex version (via Time Extension) offers a truly unique visual…

Toyota’s joint venture, FAW Toyota, issued a statement denying reports that it’s “slashing prices” in China and may exit the market entirely. Toyota denies false reports of price cuts in China Toyota sells vehicles in China through two joint ventures: FAW Toyota and GAC Toyota. The long-standing joint ventures produce and sell Toyota models, including the Corolla, RAV4, and Avalon, as well as new electric vehicles like the bZ3 and bZ5. Last week, on September 28, GAC Group announced plans to acquire a 50% stake in FAW Toyota. The plans include issuing new A-shares priced at 5.75 yuan per share.…

The 2027 Ford Super Duty arrived with some minor updates to make the family of heavy-duty trucks more luxurious and more capable off-road. Folks who intend to get their pickup dirty can take advantage of the improved Tremor package that’s now available with more engine options and offers an eight-foot cargo bed for carrying large loads off the beaten path. If the upgraded Tremor isn’t enough of a hardcore off-roader for a buyer, then Roush has an updated package to turn the Super Duty into an even more rugged rig. A Meaner Tremor, Roush Style Starting with the base Super…

MaXpeedingrods has expanded its performance turbocharger lineup with the introduction of its new J5 and J6 Stage1 turbocharger families. The J5 features a full floating journal bearing system designed for serviceability and entry-level performance builds. The J6 Stage1 incorporates a dual ceramic ball bearing cartridge alongside a machined port on selected compressor housings for a turbo speed sensor to support tuning and monitoring. Both families combine a silicon-molybdenum cast-iron turbine housing, a K418 nickel-based superalloy turbine wheel, and a CNC-machined forged aluminum billet compressor wheel. Initial configurations are scheduled for a phased rollout beginning in November 2026.

The current Dodge Durango is entering its 16th model year (!), but it still has plenty of fans thanks to its attractive styling, muscle-car personality, and spacious interior. Although there aren’t any significant changes on the horizon for the three-row SUV, Dodge will still attempt to keep things a little fresher via a new color scheme, previewed in concept form at Roadkill Nights 2026. The admittedly minor cosmetic changes include the third all-new exterior paint job for the Durango this year, as well as a special interior color that’ll only be available on the 710-horsepower SRT Hellcat. 2027 Dodge Durango…

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. Car theft in America is in decline, broadly speaking. It fell 21% in the first half of this year compared to the same six months of 2025, with 268,415 vehicle thefts reported to police. An outfit called the National Insurance Crime Bureau (an insurer-funded nonprofit, not a government agency) has been studying trends in Grand Theft Auto (the crime, not the video game). We took them a step further to discuss the real phenomenon.…

I don’t suppose there are many iPhone users who might be tempted by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 now that the iPhone Duo is both real and coming very soon. But if you’ll entertain a great deal, there are big discounts happening for both the passport-style Z Fold 8 and the slimmer, taller Z Fold 8 Ultra during October Prime Day.Originally $1,899.99, the Z Fold 8 with 256GB of storage is $1,549.99 at Amazon, or $100 more at Best Buy. This beats the previous best sale price by $100. The Z Fold 8 Ultra, which has better cameras, now…

Automotive America’s trucking industry is getting squeezed from both sides, and for some smaller operators there simply has not been enough money left in the middle. At least 16 trucking, delivery, and transportation companies entered bankruptcy proceedings in less than a month between late August and September 21, underscoring just how difficult the freight business has become. The companies range from tiny operations to regional carriers such as Texas-based Xoco Transport, which operates more than 40 tractors and employs roughly 65 drivers. The filings arrive as diesel prices have climbed to extraordinary levels, with the national on-highway average…

The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback starts at $37,745, or nearly $8,000 more than its twin, the Nissan LEAF. 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV prices and range Mitsubishi is taking another crack at the US EV market, nearly a decade after it stopped selling the i-MiEV in 2017. The new 2027 Eclipse Sportback EV will go on sale this month priced from $37,745, Mitsubishi said on Tuesday. With the $1,995 destination fee, prices come to $39,740. Already “exceptionally well equipped,” it will be available with one optional upgrade: the Technology Package, which adds $2,600. Advertisement – scroll for more content Mitsubishi’s…

Your old camera might give video calls an upgrade. Yanyong/Getty Images Old digital cameras are making a weird comeback, so it may feel a bit more difficult to justify throwing one in the electronics recycling bin than it would have a few years ago. According to the Camera & Imaging Products Association, shipments of built-in-lens digital cameras grew 29.6 percent in 2025 to approximately 2.44 million units, and are projected to increase an additional 13.6 percent in 2026. (CIPA didn’t attribute that growth specifically to the current trend of retro digicams.) If you already have one…