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Infotainment tech has made significant advancements in the last five years, let alone since the early 2010s. Apple CarPlay arrived in the first vehicles in 2014 and took several more years to become a common feature across much of the industry. Google’s Android Auto system launched in 2015 and also eventually proliferated to models from multiple automakers. Now, Porsche is stepping back in time to give older models – surprisingly older in some cases –​​​​​​​ a taste of this modern tech nearly everyone uses. More Tech In The Center Screen Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus Infotainment System UpgradePorsche The German…

As Amazon’s early fall Prime Day deals are in full swing, we have a bunch of Amazon deals being led by the Mango Prime Fall Sale with up to 72% discounts on its Power E bundles, like the 14kWh setup with 2x Power E CATL stations, 2x batteries, and an mSocket Pro at its $4,199 2026 low. Right behind that is Segway’s Navimow i105N Robot Lawn Mower at its $669 annual low, as well as a roundup of Tapo security devices starting from $32, like the C660 4K Wireless Outdoor Solar Security Camera at its $107 low. There’s also a…

One California Highway Patrol officer is about to get a very special ride. It’s not just a 455-horsepower performance car; it’s the very last one the force will issue to any officer. And somehow, it’s been sitting in storage for three years, waiting to finally hit the road. CHP Puts Final Camaro Into Service California Highway Patrol Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LECHP The team at CHP’s fleet operations division posted a seriously hot-looking patrol car earlier this week. It’s not your typical Ford or Dodge SUV, or even a Mustang adapted for law enforcement. This is a Chevrolet Camaro. It’s an…

Woot has the Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL on sale for $130, a significant discount from its usual $219.99 price point. This keyboard is built for competitive gaming, with a low latency 2.4GHz wireless connection, and low-profile linear optical switches for faster activations that require a lighter touch than regular mechanical switches. The TKL layout cuts the numpad, but affords you more desk space for your mouse.Razer claims the battery will last up to 200 hours with the RGB lighting off, or up to 50 hours with the lights at half brightness. If you’re interested in staying wired, or using…

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. This week, the Trump administration announced sweeping changes to America’s emissions regulations. Judging by how it’s being received, you might imagine it paves the way for gas guzzlers to further strengthen their grasp on the U.S. automotive market. But there’s actually a pretty wicked twist: The new rules would effectively eliminate the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) “light truck” loophole, paving the way for a new system that more accurately classifies passenger cars and…

Do you know a parts distributor that goes above and beyond for its customers, embraces innovation and helps move the aftermarket forward? Now is your chance to give them the recognition they deserve. Nominations are officially open for Auto Service World’s 2026 Jobber of the Year award, which honours outstanding automotive parts distributors across Canada. The peer-to-peer award recognizes jobbers that are making a difference through strong customer support, innovative business practices, industry involvement, community service and a commitment to helping repair shops succeed. Nominations can be submitted by fellow jobbers, shop owners, suppliers and employees. The more detail provided,…

BYD’s second-generation Seal 07 sedan in an official image released on September 28, 2026. Credit: BYD. The second-generation Seal 07 features a new exterior design, with its length increased to 5,080 mm. Previous regulatory filings showed the new model will offer electric and plug-in hybrid variants, with peak motor power of up to 300 kW for the electric version. BYD (HKEX: 1211) has unveiled the exterior of its second-generation Seal 07 sedan, teasing a larger model that will offer both electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Zhang Zhuo, general manager of BYD’s Ocean lineup sales division, posted images of the new…

For the first time in quite a while, a prebuilt PC can save you money over creating your own rig. Urbazon/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This is painful to write as someone who’s been building their own gaming PCs for decades. Still, there’s no denying that corporations’ seemingly unquenchable thirst to build so many AI data centers has made PC component prices shoot through the roof. That means we’re in an era where it’s prohibitively expensive to build a gaming rig. Though prebuilt PCs aren’t exactly cheap either, they…

Automotive Nissan is preparing for a significant shift in its North American powertrain strategy, and the all-new 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid e-POWER will be the vehicle that gets things moving. The automaker plans to make hybrids its primary powertrain in North America by 2030, putting considerably more emphasis on gasoline-electric models as it works to close the hybrid gap with Toyota and Honda. Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier says the Rogue e-POWER will arrive at U.S. dealerships in November 2026, kicking off a broader hybrid rollout that will eventually reach smaller crossovers and larger trucks. The Rogue is…

Photo: © arbourphoto.com A five-stop concert tour in Quebec ran entirely on two Chevrolet Silverado EVs and a 150 kWh mobile power plant this summer. No diesel generator, and no hookup to the grid. I went to the final show, held in a grocery store parking lot in Montreal’s Saint-Henri neighborhood, and everything from the speakers to the stage lights to the kitchen was running off batteries. A free tour powered by EV batteries The tour, called “Le goût du paysage” (roughly “a taste of the landscape”), was put together by Papillons. That’s the Quebec company behind the RechargÉco fast-charging…