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Get Spyglass: The insider hookup, in your inbox Your exclusive look at future cars and secret prototypes, straight from our spy photographer. A day after we reported that Mercedes-Benz has quietly reintroduced its EQ line to the U.S., we have cold-weather testing spy photos of the upcoming 2027 EQS facelift to share. The nature of the camouflaging makes it clear that the real visual changes have been reserved for the front and back, but it’s the technical tweaks we can’t see that are expected to make the new flagship electric sedan much more competitive. The new EQS will leverage the…

Automotive GM is kicking off 2026 with a very Corvette way to nod at America’s 250th birthday, and it involves a new Stars & Steel Collection that will span Corvettes and Chevy trucks. The big tease right now is that just 250 Corvettes will be part of the program, with ordering and pricing details still under wraps. To keep the hype rolling, Chevrolet revealed the first look at a truly singular centerpiece, a one-off 2026 Corvette ZR1X wearing Stars & Steel livery that is headed straight to the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction block. What makes this ZR1X a legitimate…

Porsche delivered 41,938 vehicles in China in 2025, marking a 26.28% decrease compared to 2024. Porsche cited challenging market conditions and intense competition in the Chinese market. (File photo shows a Porsche convertible. Image credit: CnEVPost) Porsche, the luxury brand under Volkswagen Group, delivered 41,938 vehicles in China in 2025, down 26.28% from 56,887 in 2024, according to data released on Friday. This marks the fourth consecutive year of decline in Porsche’s China deliveries, though the drop was slightly less severe than the 28.25% decline in 2024. Weakness in the Chinese economy and aggressive moves by domestic brands in the…

Apple has changed trade-in rates for older iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. While this is the first revision in 2026, it is the third since the iPhone 17 broke cover in September 2025. Exchange values for most of the products have taken a hit, especially the newer ones, while older models appear to be aging much better. In September 2025, the company offered up to $700 for an iPhone 16 Pro Max, but the maximum trade-in value dropped to $670 in November. Now, exchanging the handset would get you up to $650 (down 7% in a little over four…

There’s a certain kind of confidence that comes from ignoring the rules entirely. The 2025 Audi RS7 doesn’t just bend them — it quietly drives right past them at triple-digit speeds. In a world where performance cars are supposed to be low, two-door, and impractical, the RS7 shows up as a sleek four-door fastback and proceeds to embarrass machines that look far more serious about going fast. That contradiction is what makes the RS7 so fascinating. On paper, it shouldn’t work. It’s big. It’s heavy. It’s packed with luxury, technology, and sound insulation. Yet the moment you press the throttle,…

Porsche may be the singular brand that defined modern sports car design. The German brand’s cars typically have a distinctive silhouette and front fascia, descending at least indirectly from the legendary 911. Like the Range Rover among luxury SUVs, the goal for many burgeoning sports car manufacturers is to produce something that looks like a Porsche (and thus is recognizably a premium sports car to the average buyer). Some teaser images just popped up in automotive media circles that look remarkably similar to a Porsche Taycan. But the soon-to-be-revealed vehicle is actually from a Chinese manufacturer. It is the SAIC…

BMW says the 4 Series is a ‘very important car for us.’ The company confirmed that a new version will debut alongside the next 3 Series. It should have both gas and electric powertrain options. For years, there’s been talk that the BMW 4 Series might be living on borrowed time. But based on new information, that doesn’t seem to be the case at all. While some competitors are scaling back their two-door offerings—or dropping them entirely—BMW is making it clear that the 4 Series isn’t going anywhere. BMW’s team in Munich is already working on the next-generation 4 Series,…

Canadian car shoppers are prioritizing value over prestige heading into 2026, according to new year-end data. AutoTrader’s report showed a widening gap between what Canadians search for and what they ultimately buy, signalling a reset in consumer demand patterns likely influenced by economic conditions. While performance and luxury models such as the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette and Porsche 911 continue to attract attention online, none made AutoTrader’s Top Sold list for 2025. Instead, practical vehicles dominated purchases, led by the Ford F-150, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Luxury searches fell 11 per cent year over year, reinforcing the trend toward…

Photo: Baltimore County Solar didn’t just show up in 2025 – it carried the grid. A new analysis from global energy think tank Ember shows that solar power accounted for 61% of the growth in US electricity demand last year, highlighting how central solar has become as power demand accelerates. US electricity demand jumped by 135 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2025, a 3.1% increase, the fourth‑largest annual rise of the past decade. Over that same period, solar generation grew by a record 83 TWh – a 27% increase from 2024 and the biggest absolute gain of any power source. That single jump…

Apple currently sells MacBooks equipped with its own M-series processors in a wide range of sizes and price points, all of which run the company’s newest operating system, macOS 26. Purchasing a new MacBook can be complicated if you’re trying to figure out what specs you need, but finding a deal on a relatively speedy model is surprisingly easy, especially since Apple increased the starting RAM on several models in late 2024.These days, it’s not uncommon to see various MacBooks discounted by up to $800. Alternatively, purchasing refurbished options directly from Apple is another way to save money without waiting…