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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. Weight is the enemy of performance, and Porsche knows it. From stripped-down specials like the 911 Carrera RS to today’s Weissach Packages, Porsche has fought many battles in the war against poundage. And the engineers in Stuttgart have just identified a new front in that war: car audio systems. In what the automaker claims is a world first for production cars, Burmester audio systems in near-future Porsche models will have gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors. GaN conducts current…

The Denza N8L flash charging PHEV. Credit: Denza The existing N8L is offered only as a plug-in hybrid with flash charging; the EV version is expected to use BYD’s latest flash charging technology. The N8L EV will feature a 208-liter frunk, while key details including pricing and range have yet to be announced. BYD’s (HKEX: 1211) premium brand Denza will officially launch an all-electric version of the N8L in September, adding a new powertrain option to the large 6-seat SUV. Denza general manager Li Hui announced the launch plan on Weibo on Saturday, without disclosing the new model’s pricing, range…

For Cursor users who suddenly found themselves caught in the middle of an AI industry spat, the timing could hardly be worse. OpenAI is reportedly moving to cut off Cursor’s direct access to its models – but Anthropic is stepping in with a rather convenient alternative. SpaceX has notified Cursor that it intends to terminate its contract for providing OpenAI models, with the shutdown proposed for November 12, 2026, according to OpenAI. Cursor co-founder and CEO Michael Truell confirmed the development, saying OpenAI models account for about 5% of Cursor user traffic and that the company is speaking with OpenAI…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. The design team at Ferrari isn’t above mining the past for inspiration, especially when it comes to one-off cars for customers with big budgets. But why should the factory have all the fun? Ferrari’s back catalog of legendary names and designs provides enough fertile ground for third parties to do the same. Due to be auctioned off by Broad Arrow, the one-off Daytona Shooting Brake Hommage by Dutch designer Niels van Roij burrows deep into Ferrari lore.…

High-roof Slate Auto cargo; made w/ AI. Bezos-backed Slate Auto is serious about the commercial truck market, and the company’s Fleet Business Development team shared some of the most detailed information about the rumored high roof cargo kit yet at the brand’s ongoing Portland ride-along event. Instagram account slateautomods reported that Christian Kreipke, Slate Auto’s Fleet Business Development and Government Sales Lead, confirmed that a high-roof cargo topper conceptually similar to the brand’s existing SUV kit would be made available to buyers of the minimalistic, $25,000 “affordable” truck. The best part? The new cargo kit isn’t just for fleet buyers:…

Chess.com has done one thing, and one thing very well, for almost 20 years, but now it’s going beyond its domain name. The biggest name in online chess quietly launched its first companion site in beta back in May: Gambit, a free online poker website where players can learn the game without risking any real money. Now Gambit’s ready to really get the ball rolling with its first livestreamed event and collaborations with content creators, and Chess.com is planning to branch out into even more games from here.Chess.com’s chief growth officer, Albert Cheng, told The Verge the company chose poker…

Its customization options are pretty much infinite. Gabriel Nica/Shutterstock Android Auto is easily one of the most useful tools drivers have today, but most people only use it with default settings, missing out on some really cool features. You connect your phone, the interface loads up and you accept whatever Google decided to serve you. That’s an understandable starting point, but there’s so much more to Android Auto — so many more features that can help you optimize it for your particular needs. The truth is, Android Auto has a surprisingly large number of settings and…

For decades, the 600cc supersport was the obvious answer if you wanted a serious middleweight sport bike. Machines like the Yamaha YZF-R6 built their reputations on lightweight chassis, aggressive ergonomics, and screaming inline-four engines that saved their best work for the upper reaches of the tachometer. That formula still has plenty of appeal, but it makes less sense for riders who spend as much time on real roads as they do chasing lap times. Yamaha’s current supersport lineup suggests there’s another way forward. The 600cc Supersport Formula Was Built Around One Very Specific Goal Action shot of a 2026 Kawasaki…

Fifty-plus years on, the 1970s still cast a long shadow over car culture. Enthusiasts rightly celebrate the icons — the Lamborghini Countach, the BMW M1, the Mazda RX-7, the Ferrari 308, the Pontiac Trans Am, the Datsun 240Z, and the Porsche Carrera 2.7 RS. But for every legend that defined the decade, there were performance cars that quietly came and went, leaving barely a tire mark on automotive history. Some seemed like brilliant ideas on paper but failed to capture enthusiasts’ imaginations — or their wallets. Others were hamstrung by quality problems, regulatory hurdles, or simply bad timing. Here are…

Lamborghini has launched a new four-wheeled vehicle that’s unlike its typical offerings. Sure it fits the bill in many ways, having four wheels, few seats, and high-quality materials. It’s even a limited edition. However, the lack of an engine, or even motors, and the fact it’s made for someone who might not even be a year old yet makes it unusual. Yes, it’s a Lamborghini stroller. Silver Cross Lamborghini stroller from the sideSilver Cross / Lamborghini This Lamborghini Is Made By The British What makes this new Lamborghini even weirder is that it’s really made by a British company. Lamborghini…