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Serving as Mercedes-Benz’s in-house performance division, the Mercedes-AMG brand has experimented with various models within the standard Mercedes-Benz lineup, unlocking their potential as high-performance models with bigger engines, improved drivetrains, and more prominent aesthetic features to rival the likes of creations from the BMW M and Audi RS divisions. From luxury sedans like the S-Class to full-size SUVs, the Mercedes-AMG treatment has touched upon every segment the German brand occupies. A popular segment that is prevalent among current AMG offerings is coupes, ranging from grand tourers to coupe-inspired models. With many Mercedes-AMG coupe models currently available in the range, it’s…

The race to bring solid-state batteries (SSBs) to market is well and truly on. Effectively, the technology will bring greater range, faster charging, and improved safety by replacing the liquid electrolyte in EV batteries with a solid electrolyte. SSBs do already exist, but only in a very small form factor, and they are expensive. However, the Chinese auto conglomerate Geely believes it’s on track to deliver an SSB way ahead of the curve. 2027 May Be A Golden, But Expensive, Year Geely Solid State BatteryGeely According to Geely, its next-generation solid-state EV battery will reach an energy density of up…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Bring a Trailer became the go-to site for car-shopping procrastination by specializing in offbeat listings that would normally be ignored by traditional auction houses. Today the site is often populated with overpriced Integras, supercars getting flipped, and ordinary used cars from sellers looking to maximize their earnings. But the site still occasionally serves up something delightfully unusual. Even if you’re a fan of military vehicles, you probably haven’t seen this 3.5-ton Ford 6×6 cargo truck. It’s a…

Correction: Onvo L60 deliveries in July totaled 4,949 units; a previous version incorrectly cited the L90’s figure of 1,974 units. Onvo marked the delivery of 110,000 L60 SUVs on August 28, 2026. Credit: Onvo. The L60 delivered at least 3,201 units in the first 28 days of August, compared to 4,949 units in July. The updated L60 was launched in June with a 6.8% lower starting price, while higher-trim variants feature Nio’s in-house-developed assisted-driving chip. Nio Inc’s (NYSE: NIO) Onvo brand said on Friday that cumulative deliveries of the L60 mid-size SUV (sport utility vehicle) had reached 110,000 units. The…

I got tired of seeing the handful of buzzy new releases on my home screen. This is why I dug up three older gems on HBO Max for this weekend’s watchlist. Here we have a Swedish coming-of-age classic, a true-story drama exploring the darkest places in mind, and a Soderbergh thriller you can finish before bed. We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best free movies, and the best movies on Amazon Prime Video. Kimi (2022) Genre: Thriller, Crime, MysteryIMDb: 6.3/10Rotten Tomatoes: 92% Angela Childs…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. It’s happening, officially. On Saturday, Tom Cruise announced via Instagram that Days of Thunder will return with a sequel in summer of 2028. The announcement included Anne Hathaway, who will apparently be part of the resurrected cult classic. Filming for the new Days of Thunder has not commenced. Cruise and Hathaway joked in the announcement they’ll go make the movie after Hathaway has her baby. Hathaway is pregnant with her third child. What exactly the Days of…

The numbers 666 and 13 don’t have the best of reputations in certain circles, but Chinese car brand Nio hopes its latest Firefly hatchback will have better luck with them – offering a limited run of 666 special edition EVs at a price that’s 13% higher than usual. Nio launched the a Club Spiaggia special edition of its Firefly EV this week, along with news that gussied-up hatchback would begin arriving at Firefly retailers across China as early as today. “The firefly ‘spiaggia edition’ has officially launched, with just 666 units available,” reads the company site’s official copy. “The model is…

BYOK is a no-frills, single-purpose gadget that 90 percent of people will find absolutely frivolous. But for those who spend a significant chunk of their lives putting words to virtual paper, there is an obvious allure. Personally, I think it’s at its best when you just stick to the bare minimum, focusing on pure text drafting. Certain users, though, need more. They want BYOK to take notes, they want to use it for writing screenplays, or maybe they want to organize a sprawling novel.Balancing the wants and needs of these more demanding users has been a challenge that BYOK founder…

Cleveland, Ohio, is a busy regional center where daily travel, construction activity, winter weather, and crowded public spaces can create conditions for serious injuries with little warning. For someone hurt in a collision, fall, or other preventable incident, the first days may remain focused on treatment and basic recovery rather than legal decisions. Once immediate concerns settle, questions about what happened, who may be responsible, and whether pursuing compensation makes practical sense can become harder to ignore.  Before moving forward, it helps to look beyond the injury and consider how the event has changed your finances, work, independence,…

The RG 55G1 is available in three colors and starts at $150. Anbernic seems to be steadily recreating Nintendo’s legendary portfolio of gaming handhelds, with the latest being a remake of the Switch Lite. Anbernic revealed the RG 55G1 and its spec sheet back in June, but has now revealed the release date and price range for its horizontal handheld that’s even cheaper than Nintendo’s budget device. The RG 55G1 will be available to order on August 31, starting at 6AM ET/3AM PT. While it might bear a lot of resemblance to the Switch Lite, the RG 55G1 runs on Android 14…