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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. People love a good underdog story. Whether we’re talking about the Rocky movies or David and Goliath, the built-in drama is enough to keep ’em hooked. And when you’re trying to destroy a 7.3-liter Ford Power Stroke diesel, guess which one you are? That’s right—you’re just like that boxer from Philly, or the shepherd boy from Bethlehem. But you can’t be sure your story will end the same way those did. Smith’s Diesel Performance has an old…

An exterior image of the updated Aito M9. Credit: Aito The standard version of the new Aito M9 starts at 479,800 yuan ($70,760), while the special extended Ultimate edition starts at 649,800 yuan. Nio is also set to officially launch its new flagship SUV, the ES9. Huawei-backed electric vehicle (EV) brand Aito officially launched the new generation of its M9 on Wednesday, pricing the flagship sport utility vehicle (SUV) from 479,800 yuan ($70,760). The starting price remains unchanged from its predecessor, but is 20,000 yuan lower than the pre-sales price of 499,800 yuan announced on March 4. The new model…

The update also introduces the app’s take on film stock simulation. Halide, one of the best alternatives to the iPhone’s built-in camera app, is getting another upgrade. Developer Lux Optics is rolling out Halide Mark III, a paid update that adds a photo editor and filters that simulate film stock. The features extend Halide’s approach to photography after Lux Optics added a way to circumvent Apple’s image processing pipeline with the release of Halide Mark II in 2024. Looks, Halide’s new filtering system, is part of a larger “film simulation engine” that’s being introduced in Mark III. All the app’s…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Last week was a blur for Mopar fans with a tsunami of news regarding Stellantis’ turnaround plans that include 60 new vehicles and 50 refreshes by 2030. That’s a lot, but buried in that plan for Jeep fans was a new halo vehicle: the Scrambler. After attempting to take the Scrambler all in during the span of less than a few minutes we reported on the upcoming truck’s removable roof, reversible rear seats, suspension, and possibly a…

Photo: Enbridge Canadian energy company Enbridge has switched on the first phase of its massive $1.1 billion Sequoia Solar project in Texas. Once both phases are complete, the Sequoia Solar project will reach 815 megawatts (MW), making it one of the largest solar farms in North America. Sequoia Solar is in Callahan County, southeast of Dallas. Sequoia Phase One, which is now fully operational, adds 400 MW of solar capacity to the grid. Sequoia Phase Two will add another 415 MW and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. The project is part of fossil fuel giant…

The most contested rivalry in the midsize truck segment goes to Ford and Toyota, because the Ford Ranger vs Toyota Tacoma debate is no longer just about brand loyalty, but about engineering philosophies. With both platforms receiving ground-up redesigns recently, the stakes have never been higher. Buyers demand relentless reliability, digitized cabins, and payload capacities that punch above their weight class. If you are serious about dropping money on a rig that will work as hard as it plays, these two trucks may just be what you’ve been looking for. The information in this article was correct at the time…

How A 100,000-Unit Cap Puts Luxury Brands In A Bind A Light Windsor Blue 2025 Bentley Continental GT parked on a gravel lot beside a mountain lake shown in front 3/4 viewBentley The US-UK trade framework established a preferential tariff rate for British-built vehicles — but only up to the 100,000-unit annual ceiling. Exports above that threshold revert to a 27.5% tariff rate. For someone who can afford a Rolls-Royce Phantom priced above $500,000, such a tariff swing may be an abstraction. For someone shopping for a Range Rover or Mini Cooper, the math becomes more meaningful quickly. The problem is…

An incredible new technology is about to make its way into some of the most potent BMW straight-six engines on the road. With its roots in racing applications, the patented new BMW “M Ignite” pre-chamber combustion system has officially been unveiled. By mid-2026, shoppers will find it under the hood of the BMW M2, M3, and M4. The M Ignite system is the most recent technology transfer from the world of racing engines to a roadgoing M car, and a new generation of turbocharger and emissions-related benefits are both up for grabs. What Is M Ignite, And Why Are They…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Things aren’t always as they seem, or even appear, despite what our eyes might tell us. On Thursday, as part of Stellantis’ turnaround plan presentation the automaker showed journalists and analysts the Dodge Copperhead SRT in a closed room where no electronics were allowed. We saw it for all of maybe three minutes. The paint might have still been wet. No touching! At the time, and in that very brief few minutes, it seemed like the Copperhead…

Automotive For Bentley buyers who believe luxury should feel deeply personal, the brand’s Mulliner division continues to push the limits of customization in ways few automakers can match. The 2026 Mulliner personal commissioning guide arrives with an expanded list of finishes, materials, and bespoke options that underline just how important individuality has become to Bentley customers. In fact, Bentley says more than 70 percent of buyers now choose some level of Mulliner content for their vehicles, a figure that speaks volumes about the growing appetite for tailor-made luxury. Over the past year or so, Mulliner commissions have been…