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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 often devise pretty creative ways to skirt the law—but some of the more entertaining methods involve hand-drawn art. This is the case of a Nissan Sentra driver in California, who was recently pulled over when a California Highway Patrol officer noticed “something unusual about the rear license plate.” Mmmm, you don’t say. I’m not gonna lie, it’s not a bad job. It’s good enough to fool regular passersby or maybe even a law enforcement officer at…

Gregg Mayles, the director of Sea of Thieves and designer on Donkey Kong Country, has announced that he’s left Rare. News of Mayles’ exit was first reported in July 2025 during a rash of layoffs and game cancellations across Xbox Games Studios, but the short poem he shared on X today makes it official.With a 36-year tenure at the studio, Mayles saw its transition from an exclusive Nintendo partner to a Microsoft subsidiary. He helped design games like Battletoads, created Banjo-Kazooie and when studio founders Tim and Chris Stamper left in 2007, stepped up and became Rare’s creative director. Mayles…

If you recently went looking for a new car, you may have been shocked by the sticker prices. The range of affordable models continues to dwindle, while price tags balloon on already expensive SUVs and trucks, leading people to pay more than ever for a new vehicle. The average transaction price of a new car has surpassed $50,000 for the first time.    According to a Cox Automotive report, consumers paid an average of $50,080 for a new car in September. That’s up 2.1 percent from August and 3.6 percent year-over-year. That coincides with an increase in the average MSRP, which…

The Volkswagen California is a premium campervan that blends practicality, comfort, and engineering quality. Built on the VW Transporter platform, it’s designed for both family holidays and everyday driving. While the VW California is reliable overall, some owners experience mechanical and electrical problems over time. This guide explains the most common VW California problems with realistic UK repair costs to help you maintain your van and prevent expensive surprises. 1. Pop-Top Roof Faults Symptoms: Roof won’t open or close, hydraulic failure, or leaks.Common Models: T5, T6, T6.1 (2004–present).Cause: Hydraulic pump failure, faulty sensors, or worn roof seals.Repair Solution: Replace or…

Netflix is no longer just a home for TV shows, movies, documentaries, and live WWE matches — soon, you’ll be able to stream video podcasts, too. The streaming giant announced on Tuesday that it’s partnering with Spotify’s podcast studio and The Ringer to offer 16 series on its platform, including The Bill Simmons Podcast, Conspiracy Theories, as well as The Ringer’s shows on the NFL, NBA, Fantasy Football, and F1.Netflix won’t show commercial breaks for this first round of video podcasts, but Spotify’s ads within the podcasts will remain, the Times reports. The streaming service already produces several podcasts about…

DirecTV will begin replacing your TV’s screensaver with AI-generated ads thanks to a new partnership. The entertainment brand is working with Glance, an AI company that has received backing from Google and developed an on-device AI tool alongside the tech giant. The new AI-powered screensavers will begin rolling out to DirecTV Gemini devices early next year.Glance’s press release about the deal presents the tech’s capability in lofty language: “Shop smarter by discovering and engaging with products and brands in an AI-led virtual and visually immersive shopping experience that feels native to TV.” In practice, however, it sounds like a viewer…

Samsung is finally about to reveal more details about its Project Moohan mixed reality headset. The company just announced a new “Worlds Wide Open” Galaxy event that will take place on October 21st at 10PM ET, where it’s promising to reveal details about the device.The headset will run on Android XR, a new mixed reality platform developed by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm, and Samsung says that it is “designed to scale across form factors, bringing AI to the center of immersive, everyday experiences.” My colleague Victoria Song initially got to try the headset and Android XR in late 2024, and…

General Motors today announced $1.6 billion in additional costs as it adjusts its electric vehicle output. GM sold a record number of EVs in the third quarter, second only to Tesla in overall U.S. EV sales. But it’s expecting a downturn with the tax credits gone, and without fuel economy penalties, it’s no longer under the gun to keep growing its EV business. On paper, General Motors should be the envy of the American automotive industry. It now sells more electric vehicles across more segments and price points than any other manufacturer, from luxury pickup trucks to, soon, the sub-$30,000…

Tesla has finally delivered on the demand of many electric car shoppers by unveiling entry-level versions of the refreshed Model Y and Model 3. As many expected, there isn’t an all-new car, but rather more stripped-back configurations of the existing models that lower the entry price, making it easier for more buyers to step into Tesla ownership.This is long overdue. As someone who’s spent plenty of time behind the wheel of both cars, I see this as a move that could significantly increase Tesla ownership. While the EVs have been appealing, the price has remained a sticking point. The idea is simple: Make the same design and…

Onvo is expected to reach its 100,000th vehicle delivery this weekend, bringing its total deliveries this month to 9,721 units. As of the end of September, Onvo had cumulatively delivered 90,279 vehicles, including 68,707 L60s and 21,572 L90s. (Image credit: Onvo) Onvo today witnessed the rollout of its 100,000th mass-produced vehicle, marking a milestone for the sub-brand of Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO). The brand announced the milestone on its mobile app today, saying that the 100,000th Onvo vehicle is expected to be delivered this weekend. This would bring Onvo’s deliveries this month to about 9,721 units, considering the brand had…