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Audi’s been on a drive to facelift or replace its entire model lineup over the last year and a bit, and now, that transformation is almost complete. Today, the luxury German automaker confirmed a third-generation Q7 SUV was to be imminently revealed, giving us our first look at the model that will no longer be the brand’s largest vehicle. That’s right, the Q7 will no longer be Audi’s top dog, as the Q9 will take that honor when it’s revealed late next month. But what does that mean for the Q7, and how will Audi position the three-row SUV now…

A Shangjie Z7 on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost China’s passenger NEV market showed a significant recovery in May, driven by elevated global oil prices and robust export demand. Major automakers, including BYD and Tesla China, recorded a strong sales rebound in May. China’s wholesale sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) extended their growth momentum last month, signaling that the industry is accelerating its recovery from the traditional slow sales season at the start of the year. Wholesale shipments of passenger NEVs are estimated at 1.36 million units in May, representing a 12% year-on-year…

ASUS has officially unveiled the new Asus Pad, and honestly, the inspiration is impossible to ignore. From the flat metal chassis and symmetrical bezels to the magnetic keyboard accessories and stylus support, the tablet looks heavily influenced by Apple’s iPad lineup. But underneath the familiar design language sits what could actually be one of the more compelling Android tablets launched this year. The Asus Pad arrives at a time when Android tablet makers are aggressively trying to close the gap with Apple in premium productivity-focused hardware. While many Android tablets still struggle with app optimization and ecosystem polish, companies increasingly…

Adding fake gears and shifts is a gimmick, but it’s also a fun way to help make electric vehicles more involving for those used to such things. Features like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N’s virtual redline and rev limiter can make a near-silent car feel more interesting, but can a car company take it too far? That answer might be a qualified yes, based on the patent recently uncovered by the CarBuzz researchers. It seems Toyota wants to make your fake shifting experience all too real, right down to the embarrassing consequences of not being good at driving stick. Making…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Some folks will never look at a black Toyota pickup and not see the T100 from Back to the Future. It’s practically seared into their brains. But it’s not very often that a new Toyota Tacoma comes around, so the fresh cosplay opportunities are few and far between. The fourth-gen Tacoma has been out for a couple of years now, but Berge Toyota in Arizona just built a lifted one in all black with an ARB bed…

A shop’s most advanced diagnostic tools and highly trained technicians will not matter if front counter staff are not trained to keep customers coming back, according to a shop coach and owner. Owners routinely invest in technical training, but often resist spending on front counter skills, said Alysa Beech, a customer experience strategist with Beech Consulting and co-owner of Upper James Autopro in Hamilton, Ontario, at the recent Tirecraft 2026 Conference. “Shop owners will pay for technical training. That’s never hard,” she said. “I can sign up any shop owner for technical training, but front counter training? Why is that…

Rolls-Royce has unveiled the Spectre Series II, bringing a 16% range increase to 308 EPA-estimated miles, a switch to the NACS charging standard in the US, and a 670 hp Black Badge variant that becomes the most powerful Rolls-Royce ever built. The update addresses two of the biggest criticisms of the $398,000 electric super coupe: limited range and reliance on CCS charging infrastructure. But it comes as Spectre sales dropped 47% in 2025, falling to just 1,002 units globally. Otherwise, the electric vehicle has been quite a success for the brand. More range, faster charging, and NACS The headline engineering…

Amazon bucked its usual tradition of having Prime Day in July. Prime Day 2026 is happening in June, kicking off in just a few weeks. Prime members will get access to many deals starting June 23rd at 3:01AM ET through June 27th at 3:01AM ET.As with Amazon’s previous events, you don’t need to be a Prime member to buy products during Prime Day, but there will likely be member-exclusive sales. Moreover, you’ll get fast shipping on purchases, access to Prime Video, plus other member benefits (like a few $5 pizzas and early access tickets to the new Spider-Man movie).The company…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Come next spring, Forza Horizon will have some competition in the domain of open-world driving games. Today, Maverick Games, a new studio fronted by FH5 Creative Director Mike Brown, has officially announced Clutch, a narrative-heavy sandbox racing title set in the French Riviera, at the intersection of a prestigious motorsports championship and a seedy underbelly of street racing and organized crime. It’ll land on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. The blending of sanctioned…

Toyota deserves a round of applause for continuing to develop the GR86 while still keeping it cheap. In 2026, it’s the second-cheapest sports car on sale in the US, behind only the Mazda Miata, and despite being on sale since 2022, Toyota’s never stopped evolving it. That continues into 2027, as Toyota has just announced a series of updates for the 2027 Toyota GR86 to make it even more driver-focused, and a few that should make it stand out at your next Cars & Coffee. There’s new color schemes inside and out, more convenience, and, crucially, more fine-tuning made to…