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The lawyers suing Meta argue the Project Nido (an internal name for the Teen Accounts team) swag is part of “culture of privilege abuse at Meta” aimed at keeping the research it’s conducted internally on teen harm out of the public eye, an issue that Mark Zuckerberg discussed after internal data on Instagram’s effects leaked in 2021.US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers already called some of Meta’s privilege redactions “entirely inappropriate” in an order last month.She pointed out one example where Meta’s lawyers tried to cast a discussion about a slide deck and whether or not to publish certain data…

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. I’m exceptionally giddy that General Motors is actually building the 8.3-liter Duramax. Call me a nerd if you want—you wouldn’t be the first—but I never thought I’d see such a gargantuan pickup truck engine in my life. Of course, I was already quite fond of GM’s diesel V8s, as I wrote a detailed history of the almost-revolutionary LMK Duramax that the company canceled after the 2008 financial crisis. And because of my past research…

A new MarketsandMarkets report says the global market for hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) is valued at $1.76 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach $2.49 billion by 2031. The report attributes the growth to rising demand for additives that protect polymers from UV degradation and extend product service life across multiple industries. The report says the HALS market is expected to grow steadily as manufacturers adopt stabilizers to maintain mechanical properties and improve durability in automotive components, packaging, agricultural films, construction materials and outdoor products. Demand is being driven by a broader focus on long-lasting plastic products and…

YouTube / Prime Video Here’s something new: Nicolas Cage in a zany, wig-and-prosthetic-heavy performance as a larger-than-life figure. Okay, maybe not so new after all, but hey, it is his first time playing John Madden. The trailer for David O. Russell’s biopic, aptly titled Madden, offers a peek at the film that arrives in November. Christian Bale, in a decidedly more understated turn than Cage’s Madden, plays Raiders owner Al Davis, who Madden partnered with to win the Super Bowl in 1977. The trailer shows Madden grappling with health problems that force his coaching retirement, setting…

The Aistaland GX7, the GAC-Huawei brand’s second model, is a 5-seat extended-range SUV. Credit: Aistaland. The GX7 is Aistaland’s second model, with a limited-time starting price of 229,900 yuan ($34,060). The SUV measures 5,099 mm in length, with the tri-motor version accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Aistaland, a brand jointly developed by GAC Group (HKEX: 2238) and Huawei, launched its second model, the GX7, on September 23, expanding its lineup in a bid to reverse a slow sales start. The 5-seat extended-range SUV (sport utility vehicle) comes in 3 variants, with limited-time prices ranging from 229,900…

You know a car is going to be fire when even the completely camouflaged prototype would turn heads at any car meet in the world. The CarBuzz spies have just captured the latest monster machine from the AMG devils at Mercedes-Benz, and it meets that description perfectly. But is this the new AMG Black Series, or will it be something even better? Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series PrototypeCarBuzz/Valnet When it comes to its two-door performance coupe, Mercedes-AMG isn’t just pulling out all the stops — it is pulling out all the stops on every organ it can find. Now it is…

Automotive The recent appeal of Cadillac vehicles has fortified my affection for the brand, and they keep on pushing such a notion forward, even with vehicles like the all-electric Optiq. This week, though, I get to enjoy the Optiq V-Series, a performance version of the electric luxury crossover with many good and a few not-so-good takeaways. Still, in walking away from the Optiq-V, there’s a lot more to like than there is to complain about. However, the shortcomings are valid while we’re in such a competitive landscape – more on that later. Powered by dual electric motors for…

Building on its nearly 10-year history, Mercedes-Benz secured first rights to ProLogium’s latest Gen4 solid-state EV battery cells. Mercedes gets priority for Prologium solid-state batteries Battery tech is already light-years ahead of where it was just a few years ago. The next generation of batteries will be even safer and more efficient. Solid-state batteries are widely considered the gold standard for next-gen EV batteries, promising drastically higher energy density, enabling faster charging times, longer driving ranges, and superior safety. Mercedes-Benz continues advancing the new battery after announcing a joint test agreement with ProLogium on Thursday. Advertisement – scroll for more…

Even though the affordable end of the car market seems to have shrunk, there are still a handful of vehicles that just barely come within $1,000 of $25,000, even with destination charge. One of those few has been the Chevy Trailblazer, and it looks like it’s still going to manage that feat for 2027. Not only that, but it seems as though it’ll still beat the Subaru Crosstrek on all-wheel-drive pricing, if not its lower-riding twin, the Impreza. 2024 – 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer 2nd Gen (C1) Facelift SUVChevrolet Chevy Kept The Price Increase Low The pricing for the 2027 Trailblazer…

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. Soon, you won’t be able to buy an airbag for your car or truck on eBay. And what’s more, airbag-related parts like inflators and steering wheel covers will also be off-limits. The decision stems from concerns about faulty or counterfeit parts that could put people’s lives at risk. However, some pre-approved sellers can continue to sell related parts like control units, crash sensors, diagnostic modules, and passenger sensors. eBay’s statement reads, “Effective September 24,…