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Subaru has long stood out in the automotive world for being different and generations of WRX STI enthusiasts have grown to love the noise that its boxer engines emit. But what many people don’t realize is that this signature noise is not simply a result of that odd boxer activity by itself and is instead related to the exhaust manifold. Subaru would eventually learn how to more efficiently manage the issue that led to those noises, but would also discover that the imperfection itself is what helped make the iconic car so memorable.

LinkedIn actually announced a “Seems like AI slop” button on July 30th, and the company says that a lot of people have already used it. According to a Thursday post from chief product officer Hari Srinivasan, “over a million people” have clicked on the button, which is accessible from the three dots menu on a post.LinkedIn announced the button a few weeks after AI detector Pangram determined that 41 percent of LinkedIn’s longform posts were flagged as fully AI generated, which 404 Media reported on. Alongside the AI slop button, LinkedIn introduced “new and improved” classifiers to identify posts as…

Adventure biking is slowly drifting away from what made the segment appealing in the first place. What began as a class of rugged, go-anywhere machines genuinely built for the trails has transformed into a category obsessed with horsepower, complex electronic riding aids, and luxury-tier touring comfort. Modern flagship adventure bikes look unbeatable in the brochure, but the real test begins the second the pavement ends. That’s where middleweight ADVs start making more sense, and here’s a prime example of a highly capable one. Large ADVs Impress On The Freeway, Not During Actual Adventures Rider off-roading in the trails with the…

Leasing seems like a good deal until you realize you’ve spent tens of thousands of dollars on a luxury SUV that you get no equity in once your term is up. Sure, you could spend even more money to buy it at the end of the lease, but at that point you’ll be paying more overall than the car would have originally been sold for – not to mention the car’s value will be in the midst of its peak depreciation phase, as the three-year warranties are ending. Keeping all that in mind, we suggest cutting your losses in favor…

AutoCanada reported second‑quarter revenue of $1.42 billion, a six per cent increase from last year. Gross profit decreased 8.1 per cent to $207.1 million, reflecting lower contributions from new vehicles, used vehicles and parts and service. Net income from continuing operations was $12.1 million, down 36 per cent from $18.9 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share were $0.46. Adjusted EBITDA declined 19 per cent to $52.1 million. New retail vehicle sales fell eight per cent, while used retail volumes rose 10 per cent. Used vehicle gross profit per unit decreased to $587, compared with $1,774 last year. The…

The company is searching for leakers ahead of GTA’s November release. Rockstar Games Take-Two, parent company of developer Rockstar Games, is taking legal action to find whoever is responsible for leaking footage of Grand Theft Auto VI, according to Kotaku. The company filed two petitions for subpoenas in the Southern District of New York to get Microsoft and Discord to hand over information Take-Two has identified as being associated with the leak. In the case of Microsoft, the company is looking for information related to a GitHub repository that allegedly hosted Take-Two’s copyrighted material, including “audiovisual…

Pictures of the new Fiat 600 Hybrid Sport being driven in the UK.

The MG 07 sedan. The model surpassed 10,000 firm orders less than 2 minutes after order books opened in China. Credit: MG The MG 07 surpassed 10,000 firm orders in 1 minute and 57 seconds, far faster than the MG4’s previous record of 39 minutes and 37 seconds. MG said the model had 45,000 pre-orders on its launch day, while stronger-than-expected demand for long-range versions prompted it to prepare additional capacity in advance. SAIC Motor’s (SSE: 600104) MG brand saw its new MG 07 surpass 10,000 firm orders less than 2 minutes after order books opened, signaling strong initial demand…

Genesis just revealed the GV90 this week, and it looks like it will be one of the most luxurious, indulgent flagship SUVs on the market. It’s available with pillarless coach doors, and even front seats that swivel around to turn the cabin into a posh lounge. As opulent as it seems, it could be even more so. That’s not just us talking. Hyundai recently published a patent for a little feature that could add yet more luxury to a future GV90. Patent drawings of a seat belt guide that can extend for easy belt accessHyundai / German Patent and Trademark…

Since the 1990s, SUVs have become more and more popular in the US. Now, the SUV is decidedly the most popular vehicle segment in the United States, making up roughly 42% of all cars on the road. In addition, it’s reported that 63% of all new car sales are SUVs. This surge in popularity is largely due to the modern SUV’s practicality, and many come standard with three rows of seats, allowing some to seat up to nine passengers. However, some of these three-row SUVs are more family-friendly than others. Models like the Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, and Toyota Grand…