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Why Used Luxury SUVs Make More Sense Depreciation Turns Luxury Into A Bargain 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUVMercedes-Benz Luxury SUVs take their biggest financial hit within the first three to five years. That’s terrible news for the original owner — but fantastic news for the second owner. After depreciation, vehicles that once comfortably cost over $50,000 suddenly fall into the same price bracket as a brand-new mainstream crossover. And that changes the conversation completely. The reality is that luxury SUVs and mainstream SUVs are engineered very differently. One is built around cost efficiency and mass-market appeal. The other is built around…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Mopar, SRT, and Dodge fanatics hoping, wishing, praying the Viper will be resurrected for sixth generation are about to have a bad day. It’s not happening. In Detroit, Michigan during an exclusive one-on-one discussion for the  latest episode ofThe Drivecast, Head of SRT, Tim Kuniskis told The Drive when asked if the Dodge Viper makes sense anymore or if that era is gone, “As much as it pains me to say that, it reached the end of its…

BYD has claimed that it’s the world’s first carmaker to provide full damage coverage for its autonomous driving software. This effectively means that if the car crashes while utilising its ADAS tech, BYD will pay for the damage and legal fees.  The problem? It’s only available in China for now. Advertisement – Article continues belowSpecifically, the Full Damage Coverage service lasts for one year for new car buyers and anyone who upgrades to BYD’s latest driver-assistance software. It covers legally liable accidents – ie those in which the driver was not breaking the law – when a vehicle is utilising…

We select the machines we reckon are the most important and finest examples from the Land of the Rising Sun Japan has a long tradition of engineering excellence. That has helped the country produce many of the world’s most interesting and entertaining cars. And as the home of roadside drinks machines selling hot coffee in a can – amongst other exotica – there’s no surprise it’s produced its fair share of oddities as well. Here’s our list of the best car from Japan, in alphabetical order. Autozam AZ-1 Miniaturisation is a Japanese art and the Autozam AZ-1 is a fine example…

Automotive The revival of AC Cars continues to gain momentum, and now the legendary British automaker has unveiled one of its most ambitious creations yet. The all-new AC Cobra GT Coupe has officially broken cover in production form, bringing together classic Cobra heritage, modern engineering, and supercar-level performance in a striking fixed-roof package. Introduced as a centerpiece of AC Cars’ 125th anniversary celebrations, the GT Coupe marks a significant milestone for the company. While the Cobra name has long been associated with open-top motoring and tire-smoking V8 power, this new model takes the iconic formula in a fresh…

Copilot Health is now in preview, and Microsoft’s ambition for it is clear, an AI assistant that knows your health history, understands your fitness data, and can help you make sense of your medical records, all in one place.  Copilot Health is a dedicated space within the Copilot chatbot at copilot.microsoft.com/health where you can get answers to your health-related questions.  You have questions. Copilot Health has clarity. Copilot Health is a new safe and secure place where you can ask health questions, connect the dots between your wearable data and health records, and get personalized insights.Now available in preview for…

It wasn’t that long ago, under different management, that Stellantis was ready to sunset the iconic Hemi V8, which launched in 1951 under the “FirePower” name and went on to motorsports fame and muscle car glory. When battery-electric vehicles were all the rage several years ago, it appeared the Hemi was running out of gas, with one of the automaker’s most treasured nameplates – the Charger – going without V8 power for the first time in decades. Two versions of the clean-sheet 3.0-liter Hurricane inline six-cylinder entered the market four years ago as ostensible replacements, and on paper they stacked…

A side view of the updated Li L8. Credit: Li Auto The new Li L8 will transition from a six-seat to a five-seat layout to avoid cannibalizing the similarly six-seat Li L9. The updated Li L8 will feature larger dimensions and a bigger battery pack. Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) plans to launch the updated version of its Li L8 mid-to-large-size SUV (sport utility vehicle) next month, adjusting the seating layout to optimize its product lineup. The Chinese automaker said during its first-quarter earnings call on Thursday that the updated Li L8 will be officially launched and begin deliveries in late…

The Acer Nitro Blaze Link might run on Linux, but it’s no Steam Deck. Acer says it’s a “streaming-first handheld and companion device,” like a PlayStation Portal for your PC. Announced ahead of Computex on Friday, it’s launching in Q4 2026 with a 7-inch (1920 x 1200) display, Wi-Fi 6, just 1GB of LPDDR4 RAM, and 8GB of eMMC storage. That’s technically not even enough RAM to run Stardew Valley, but the Blaze Link isn’t meant for playing games locally.Logitech launched a similar handheld a few years ago, the Logitech G Cloud, that cost $350, included 4GB of RAM and…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Last year, I published a story about owning a robot lawnmower—A Mammotion Luba 2, to be precise. The genesis of that idea was a piece Andrew did on a riding lawnmower with self-driving tech. An autonomous zero-turn is an objectively interesting contraption, but my argument was that a lawn robot is far more practical and just as sophisticated—all for less than 10% of the Honda’s (admittedly astronomical) asking price. I quite like the little mowbot, and while…