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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. Back in July, Honda announced it’d pause production of two models with manual transmissions: the 2027 Honda Civic Si and its fancier sibling, the Acura Integra A-Spec. The move was initially seen as a bit of a death certificate for the fun-to-drive compacts, but the automaker later clarified that the Si will undoubtedly return with the next-generation Civic in 2028—even if it didn’t specify it’d do so with a manual. While attending the IndyCar Freedom 250 race…

BMW loves testing vehicles on the Nürburgring in Germany, so it’s never a surprise but always a delight when the CarBuzz spy team captures a prototype testing on the circuit. The latest vehicle turning laps is BMW’s biggest, an X7 going much quicker than anything that big has a right to. This X7 makes it abundantly clear that it has a gas engine under the hood, and it’s not an EV. BMW X7 spy photoCarBuzz/Valnet We’re not saying that BMW won’t make an electric X7. An EV based on its flagship three-row luxury SUV is all but a certainty. Just…

Canadian businesses are increasingly adopting AI agents and rethinking how work gets done, according to new research. However, there are questions about the return on investment. A survey of 306 Canadian executives by KPMG Canada found 77 per cent already use AI agents to assist with tasks such as knowledge sharing between departments, while 66 per cent are moving toward workplaces where employees work alongside AI systems. The technology is already affecting hiring decisions. Nearly six in 10 respondents said AI agents have changed how their organizations hire entry-level workers, while 63 per cent said the technology is reshaping recruitment…

If you want a brand-new pickup truck with a manual transmission, you have exactly one choice — and it might not be around much longer. The stick shift was once standard equipment in American truck culture, a badge of honor for drivers who wanted full command of their rig. Manuals were cheaper to maintain, more engaging to drive, and delivered a level of mechanical control that early automatics simply couldn’t match. But modern slush boxes have closed the gap in every measurable way, and the market has voted with its wallet. Once automatics caught up, the sun began to set…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. That sound you just heard was Lincoln dealers breathing a sigh of relief as the automaker commits to bringing its smallest and least expensive model back from the dead in 2027. On Tuesday, Lincoln announced the 2027 Corsair, which will be imported from China as a refreshed hybrid-only model bookending the automaker’s lineup as the entry point. Lincoln dealers will start taking orders today, with the Corsair now costing $48,790 including a hefty $2,295 destination charge. At…

Apple has quietly refreshed its Magic Keyboard lineup, and if you look closely, you’ll notice something different about the keys. Nope, it’s not a redesign. It’s just new labels. What exactly changed on the new Magic Keyboard? On the updated keyboards, keys like Tab, Caps Lock, Shift, Return, and Delete now show glyphs instead of text. If you look at the full-size models with a numeric keypad, the change goes even further. Keys like Home, Page Up, Page Down, End, Clear, and Enter also ditch their text for symbols now. Apple has updated four models, including the standard Magic Keyboard,…

The Honda brand enjoys a reputation for long-term durability and engineering simplicity in the U.S. Across decades of production, the Japanese brand consistently delivers powertrains capable of surpassing 200,000 miles with minimal ownership overhead. Certain model years stand out for avoiding complex mechanical failures, offering strong resale values, and maintaining straightforward maintenance schedules. Selecting specific generations ensures predictable operating costs and superior vehicle longevity. 10 2015 Honda Odyssey Reliability Score: 78/100 Honda The 2015 Honda Odyssey serves as a standout model year within the vehicle’s fourth generation, benefiting from a revised six-speed automatic transmission that resolves the mechanical vulnerabilities of…

The Aiva Origin Concept previews the design direction of the Seres-backed brand, whose first production model, the ME7, is scheduled to debut by the end of 2026. Credit: Aiva Aiva is discussing a battery swap solution with CATL, with its first production model, the ME7, set to debut by the end of 2026. CATL owns about 9.89% of Saidou Technology, the owner of the Aiva brand. Saidou Technology, backed by Seres (HKEX: 9927), is exploring connecting its Aiva brand to the battery swap system of CATL (HKEX: 3750) in a move that could give its first production model access to…

It doesn’t look like anything else has changed, as the description matches an archived version of Apple’s old polishing cloth, which it no longer lists on its website. The polishing cloth is compatible with what looks like the same massive list of Apple products, including the iPhone 5 and up. It “cleans any Apple display, including nano-texture, safely and effectively.”Curiously, the products Apple released alongside the new cloth aren’t compatible with it — namely, because they don’t have screens. But if you pair Apple’s new Mac Studio or Mac Mini models with a Studio Display, rest assured that you can…

In the meantime, the Renault 5’s vibrant colour palette has expanded, with the addition of new Flame Red and Metallic Schist Grey paint options. Customers will also be able to add a Starry Black roof and Red or Warm Titanium roofline, plus new graphics to the design and front wings.  The retro-inspired supermini’s 18-inch Techno wheel is now available in an optional gold finish which, excitingly for fans of nineties hot hatches, when paired with the midnight blue paint makes the Renault 5 look like a tribute to the legendary Clio Williams.  Inside, the chic fabric upholstery on top-spec Iconic…