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Following several apparent video leaks of Grand Theft Auto VI, Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft and Discord over content that “infringes copyrights” held for the game, Kotaku reports. In the subpoenas, filed on Thursday, Take-Two says copyrighted material includes “audiovisual content, artwork, images, dialogue, or other creative elements” and it is looking to identify “alleged infringers at issue.” The subpoenas give Microsoft and Discord until September 4th to produce the requested information.The leaked clips have been watermarked by a person or group going by “CyberLeek,” and they have shown what appears to be GTA VI protagonist Jason Duval (one of…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. If you have a vintage Jeep and need parts, you should head to Texas—ASAP. Jeep Heritage is a parts and restoration firm based in Johnson City, about 50 miles west of Austin, that’s been accumulating parts for decades. The company is moving, but before that happens, it’s selling those parts at 50% off their normal prices. There’s a lot to choose from. On its website, Jeep Heritage claims to have parts pulled from over 150 donor vehicles.…

One connects to your phone, and the other one doesn’t. The Bold Bureau/Shutterstock Android Auto and Android Automotive sound like two names for the same product, which isn’t exactly helping anyone. Thankfully, the difference is pretty simple. The one that most drivers will be familiar with is Android Auto. The experience is powered by your Android phone, and a compatible car display provides you with a driving-friendly interface for navigation, music, messaging and supported applications. It’s Google’s response to Apple CarPlay and can be used via USB or wirelessly, depending on your phone and car. Android…

Automakers are always looking to improve vehicle safety, but now that they’ve done most of the easy things, it keeps getting harder. CarBuzz has just found a patent from Volkswagen that would take a part its cars already use and implement it in a different way to help cars crash more safely. It would redirect your engine in a crash, helping dissipate energy instead of sending it to you. This Pendulum Swings Toward Safety 2014 VW Golf GTI I4 engine topVolkswagen If you’ve looked under the hood of a front-drive car, you’ve probably seen what’s normally called a dogbone mount.…

Few motorcycles earn the kind of loyalty the Honda Gold Wing commands. Owners rack up staggering mileage on them, pass them down through families, and still swear there’s nothing better for eating up long miles in supreme comfort. They’re not wrong — the Gold Wing delivers a plush seat, generous storage, and a silky-smooth engine that makes continent-crossing feel effortless. But loyalty has its blind spots, and even the most devoted Gold Wing rider will occasionally glance sideways at a machine that offers something their beloved tourer simply cannot. That something is speed — real, visceral, corner-carving speed. The Gold…

Looking for an off-road capable car that also happens to not use any fossil fuels for propulsion? You may be in luck, with multiple manufacturers leaning into the entry-level rugged EV lifestyle of late. Your list may very well come down to two contenders: the Rivian R2 vs the Subaru Trailseeker. One of them is so new on the market that not all of its trims are even available to buy at the moment, while the other keeps things simple with one powertrain option. Here is a comprehensive look at both off-road focused EVs, to ultimately decide which one helps…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Semi-truck racing has been a thing for decades, and rightfully so. There’s just something extra entertaining about watching vehicles not built to go fast hit the track. It’s definitely a niche within the niche that is motorsports, but nonetheless there are semi-truck racing series all around the world. And this might be the craziest of them all. Held in Colombia every year since 1988, the Gran Premio Mobil Delvac isn’t just a race for semi trucks. It’s…

The plug-in hybrid powertrain pairs a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol and a six-speed automatic gearbox with an electric motor, fed by a 19.7kWh battery that provides up to 56 miles of pure-electric driving range. Plug this PHEV MPV in regularly, and you could see more than 100mpg. Plus, with 245bhp on tap, it’ll do 0-62mph in 8.9 seconds.  The attraction of an MPV has always been the versatility on offer, and the Multivan has it in abundance. But VW has combined it with the premium appeal of its passenger cars, so quality, on-board tech and refinement are all impressive.  The Life…

Motorola is preparing to become the first major smartphone maker beyond Google to sell phones built for GrapheneOS, the privacy-focused Android alternative best known for its tight security requirements. The catch is that these will not be cheap phones. According to a Mastodon post by GrapheneOS, Motorola and the GrapheneOS project are targeting a 2027 launch for their first supported devices, with the initial lineup expected to consist of premium flagships. The phones are also expected to cost more than Google’s Pixel devices, which have long been the only mainstream smartphones officially supported by GrapheneOS. GrapheneOS is finally moving beyond…

A recent JD Power study based on tech experience from new car owners showed some interesting findings. For example, despite all the hype about hands-free automation, it doesn’t really “automatically improve the experience” for many car owners. Also, infotainment screens aren’t showing much value to car shoppers either, with over 35% having never even been used. What caught our eye on this new report was something far simpler. In fact, it’s so simple you may not even know it’s working for your benefit. Smart Tech To The Rescue 2027 Genesis GV60 Magma lower control panel with climate controlsJoel Stocksdale /…