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The 2027 Audi Q7 is a ground-up third-generation redesign arriving at US dealers in late 2026 with official pricing now confirmed from Audi’s own configurator. Audi dealers may already be taking orders on the 2027 Q7, making now the right time to gather competing quotes before units arrive on lots. AutoFinder confirms the 2027 Q7 spans three trims from $70,900 to $84,900 before destination, with the high-performance SQ7 at $98,700 to $99,995 in a single consolidated trim. The headline change for 2027 is significant: the 429-horsepower twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 is now standard on every single Q7 trim ,…

Buying a new car has always been a significant purchase, but as the years march on, it’s a purchase that’s getting more expensive, and therefore more and more out of reach for many motorists in the US. Thankfully, shopping new isn’t the only way to get behind the wheel of a car, as there is always the used market to consider. However, the latest research conducted by Edmunds reveals that even the used market is beginning to squeeze buyers, as the average price of a three-year-old vehicle peaked during Q2 of 2026 at an all-time high of $32,461. A Brand-New…

Tesla has upgraded the Model 3’s central touchscreen in China from 15.4 inches to 16 inches. Credit: Tesla. All Model 3 variants currently on sale get a 16-inch central touchscreen, up from 15.4 inches, and a new optional light gray premium interior. All Model 3 and Model Y variants gain external AC power output capability of up to 2.2 kW. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has given the Model 3 minor feature upgrades in China, adding a larger central touchscreen and a new interior option while keeping prices unchanged. Tesla announced on Weibo on Thursday that all Model 3 variants currently on…

Ask anyone what they think a Lamborghini is about, and they’ll probably say it’s about theater. The sound, the fighter-jet interior, and the sharp angles on the exterior make it all look like it’s come from the future. There’s one piece of personality that has escaped modern raging bulls though, and that’s the manual transmission. With almost every other supercar company feeling the pressure to add stick shift in 2026, Lamborghini says it’s not going to follow the crowd. The days of running through your own gears with a naturally aspirated V12 behind you might be over for Lambo fans,…

The Drive 🤝 your inbox. Every weekday The Daily Brief wraps up the biggest stories and our exclusive reporting on the auto industry and car culture. Mate Rimac isn’t just a very smart guy or a pioneer-turned-executive in the automotive industry—he’s an automotive enthusiast through and through and tends to call it as he sees it. His latest Instagram video is no exception. Rimac, who currently serves as the president of Bugatti, the Rimac Group, and CEO of Bugatti Rimac, went on a brief tirade about the state of the European automotive industry. Specifically, he tore into the Euro OEMs—I…

The Jeep Recon EV has removable doors and packs 670 horsepower combined, but it’s less efficient than advertised. Jeep Recon EV falls short on range in the real world Jeep launched the Recon EV this summer, starting at $66,995. According to Jeep, the Recon is the “first and only fully electric Trail Rated SUV” and the only 670-horsepower SUV you can buy for under $70,000. While the electric SUV is built for off-roading, it’s not as efficient as advertised. During Car and Driver’s recent highway range test, the Recon drove just 160 miles on a single charge. According to the…

Many of Netflix’s biggest critically acclaimed hits have been the products of its multiyear production deals with noted directors like David Fincher and Shawn Levy. In the past few weeks, though, the streamer has brought some of those partnerships to an end in a way that feels indicative of a larger strategic shift. With rival studios Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery on the verge of a megamerger that will reshape the entertainment landscape, Netflix is clearly thinking about how it can continue to hold its own in the ongoing streaming wars. But as the company charts its path forward, its…

You’ll have to get your phone replaced if it has already lost its signal. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Following a number of complaints about network issues affecting iPhone 18 Pro Max devices, Apple has now confirmed that there is indeed a problem. It appears that the issue has only affected AT&T users in the US, and an iOS update is already available to fix it. That said, the update won’t work for those who have already been affected by the problem. Those will need a hardware replacement, Apple told 9to5Mac. What Apple says about the AT&T issue…

Turns out, segment-crushing seating quality isn’t defined by the badge on your hood, but rather, it’s engineered directly into an everyday pickup truck. Next time you sink into your $120,000 S-Class, try not to think about the driver of the Ram 1500 idling next to you at the traffic light. According to the latest JD Power seating satisfaction study, that pickup’s seats earn a higher rating than the pricey German throne at your backside. In fact, they scored better than almost anything else on the road, save for a single German luxury model (it’s a BMW). If you’re a savvy…

Automotive Nissan’s comeback in the U.S. market is becoming increasingly difficult to overlook. After spending years trying to regain momentum in one of the world’s most important automotive markets, Nissan has now recorded 19 consecutive months of year-over-year retail sales growth while holding the title of America’s fastest-growing mainstream automotive brand for 13 consecutive months. The company’s latest third-quarter results add another chapter to that turnaround, with Nissan Group retail sales climbing 7.8% to 196,018 vehicles compared with the same period last year. Perhaps more important than the headline number is where those sales are coming from. Nissan…