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Short for Super Sport, models bearing the SS suffix have always stood apart as performance-focused offshoots of mainstream Chevrolet models. The badge traces its roots to the mid-1950s and has remained a fixture in the American automaker’s lineup ever since — a two-letter shorthand for something faster, meaner, and more desirable than the model it’s based on. Not only has the SS badge become a popular offering in the United States, but the Super Sport derivatives have also found devoted followings in other markets, including Australia. Spanning more than half a century, these are the coolest models ever to wear…

The global position sensor market is expected to grow from US$14.53 billion in 2026 to US$23.40 billion by 2032, driven in part by increasing use of sensors in electric vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. The research firm projects an 8.3 per cent compound annual growth rate for the market between 2026 and 2032. Position sensors are used to detect the location of components in vehicle systems, including steering, pedals, transmissions, throttles, motors and actuators. The report says demand is increasing as vehicles incorporate more electronic controls, electrified powertrains and safety systems. The automotive…

The Luxeed RX electric coupe SUV, jointly developed by Huawei and Chery, starts at 259,800 yuan ($38,550) in China. Credit: Luxeed. The Luxeed RX is the latest sporty SUV to enter the Chinese market, taking direct aim at the Xiaomi YU7. The model measures 5,020 mm in length and offers a CLTC range of up to 852 km. Luxeed, the electric vehicle brand jointly developed by Huawei and Chery (HKEX: 9973), officially launched the RX electric coupe SUV in China on Monday, with a starting price of 259,800 yuan ($38,550). The model comes in 6 variants, priced at 259,800 yuan,…

Honor launches its new Magic 9 flagship phones in China today, and the 9 Pro Max features a design revamp, a capable camera, and a colossal battery.This is Honor’s first flagship launch — Robot Phone aside — since it announced its collaboration with camera company Arri. The initial impact is twofold. The new camera island is Arri-inspired, drawing from the “three-lens turret” design first introduced in 1937’s Arriflex 35, complete with a knurled texture around the main lens.Arri has played a part in the camera itself, contributing the ability to shoot in Arri LogC3, together with 14 preset Arri Look…

Apparently, Mazda is very serious about you assuming the proper driving posture and adjusting the steering wheel accordingly. Overlooking these things may not seem like such a big deal, but it can obstruct vital readings on the instrument cluster, put unnecessary strain on your back or shoulders, and even cause some gnarly injuries in the event of airbag deployment. Mazda wants to prevent all that, and CarBuzz came across a patent which gives us an idea as to how it might go about doing so. It was filed to the US Patent and Trademark Office, illustrating a simple but clever…

Boox Boox announced that it has opened pre-orders for its very tiny and very adorable new ereader. The Boox Picco is about the same size as a standard playing card, with a display that’s a mere 3.94 inches and weighing in at about 58 grams (less than 0.13 lbs). This pint-sized ereader starts at $100 and is expected to begin shipping in November. The screen is a monochrome ePaper display with a 235 PPI resolution. It has both page-turn buttons and touchscreen controls, plus four-way screen orientation. The adjustable front light has warm and cool settings…

Here at CarBuzz we love wounded birds. You know, the cars that went widely unloved in their time, or just never had what it took to stay competitive for lengthy periods.The Kia Stinger and Chevrolet Volt are among the nameplates we wish were still here, but none brings a tear to the eyes of our writers quite like Volkswagen’s flagship SUV, the trailblazing Touareg. With a $50,000 MSRP in 2017, the Touareg was a lot of money, but fast-forward to today and that amount is just below the national average new car price, and the cost of a well-equipped variant…

The M6, Jetta’s first battery electric model, opened pre-sales for its M6 sedan in China on September 28, 2026. Credit: Jetta. M6 is Jetta’s first battery electric model and is scheduled for an official launch in mid-October. The M6 marks a key step in Jetta’s electrification push as the brand targets the entry-level EV market around 100,000 yuan. FAW-Volkswagen’s Jetta brand opened pre-sales for its M6 sedan in China on Monday, with prices ranging from 80,800 yuan ($11,990) to 99,800 yuan. The M6 is Jetta’s first battery electric model and is scheduled for an official launch in mid-October. The sedan…

Geely is buying into NIO’s battery swap network. NIO announced definitive agreements on Sunday that hand a Geely Holding subsidiary 30% of NIO Power, the unit running its swap stations and chargers, at a post-money valuation of about RMB16 billion ($2.4 billion). Most of what Geely is paying isn’t cash. It’s contributing its own commercial battery swap business plus RMB640 million ($94 million), while NIO takes 10% of Geely’s charging arm in a parallel deal. The terms Here’s how the NIO Power side breaks down, according to NIO’s announcement: Geely’s subsidiary contributes 100% of Yiyi Internet Technology (Chongqing), a commercial…

Music startup Thoughtful Things has just launched the Kickstarter campaign for its first instrument, Engram. It’s a sampler and groovebox that uses AI to mangle incoming audio and even hallucinate completely new sounds. This isn’t Suno in a box, though. This isn’t a “push-button, get-song” device, aimed at creating something that sounds ready for top-40 radio. It’s about creating experimental, uncanny sounds and pushing AI audio models beyond their limits.Engram isn’t connected to the internet. Instead, it runs a “tiny AI” locally. According to the Kickstarter listing, the model is designed in-house and custom-trained. The company says:“We’ve trained our audio…