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Lexus has confirmed it will end LC coupe and convertible production at the end of the 2026 model year.   Lexus discontinued the LC Hybrid last July. The sports car first went on sale for the 2018 model year.   Pour one out for the Lexus LC. The company confirmed that it will discontinue it V8-powered coupe and convertible following the 2026 model year. In an emailed statement to Motor1, a Lexus spokesperson told us:   ‘The Lexus LC 500 will officially be discontinued after the 2026 model year. Lexus constantly evaluates its model mix and strategy to optimize product…

The construction experts at DEWALT have launched what they’re calling the world’s first downward drilling, fleet-capable robot – a machine they say will enable more efficient concrete drilling to help accelerate data center construction. Developed in collaboration with August Robotics, DEWALT’s new, non-humanoid robot is completing its pilot stages after having completed 10 phases of data center construction with one unnamed “hyperscaler” and helping to significantly boost construction crews’ productivity during the trials. Throughout the ongoing program, the robot proved able to drill at speeds up to 10x faster than traditional methods, with outstanding overall results. Implementation of the robot has…

FujiFilm’s Instax Mini Link 3 printer is a much-loved $100 accessory in my travel journal kit. I often tape a printed image next to my handwritten thoughts to preserve a moment in time. The prints produced by the instant film can, however, be soft and muddy — something the new $169.95 Instax Mini Link+ promises to improve.The big upgrade is a new Design Print mode. It’s supposed to make text and intricate illustrations crisp and legible, but I didn’t see much of an improvement, despite that being a big selling point. I did, however, find that the improved processing inside…

It’s getting harder to find cars that genuinely want you involved. Performance numbers are easy now. Almost everything is quick. But as prices rise and technology piles on, many modern sports cars feel more like impressive machines than something you actually connect with. They isolate. They assist. They smooth over mistakes before you even realize you’ve made them. That’s why the Toyota GR Supra still stands out. I’ve driven a lot of cars over the past four years — well over 200 — and very few have stayed with me long after the keys were handed back. The Supra did.…

Chevrolet has been in the SUV business for decades, and shows no signs of slowing down. With the sedan, hatchback, and sports car markets shrinking over the years,Chevy has focused its lineup on family-hauling crossovers and trucks (and of course, the performance giant that is the Corvette). Chevrolet Founded November 3, 1911 Founder Louis Chevrolet, Arthur Chevrolet, William C. Durant Headquarters Detroit, Michigan, United States of America Owned By General Motors Current CEO Mary Barra The brand is known for making some huge, powerful, and capable models like the Tahoe and Suburban that can seat up to nine occupants each,…

Method of propulsionWhy it matters: Small cars can be had with petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains. • Simplicity: Petrol is the simplest. The infrastructure is all there and you need to take no precautions.• Savings: Going for a small electric car brings with it potential savings. Charging a small car will likely cost less than £5 if you’re charging from home.• Weight: Small, lightweight cars are better suited to EV powertrains than larger models as you need smaller batteries – and smaller batteries are quicker and cheaper to charge.SizeWhy it matters: Too small and you won’t have enough space. Too big and you’re paying for…

Canadians are entering a more measured phase of vehicle shopping, with EV interest rising slightly even as adoption slows, and SUVs extending their hold on buyer preferences, according to AutoTrader. Its outlook reported that EV searches accounted for 9 per cent of all AutoTrader searches in 2025, up from 8 per cent in 2024. Interest was strongest in British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario, while Alberta posted the biggest year-over-year gain. Despite the uptick in searches, adoption remained limited as interest among non‑EV owners declined for the third straight year — 42 per cent said they were open to buying an…

Automotive It was expected, but that does not make it any easier to swallow. A dealer communication shared through the Lexus enthusiast community indicates Lexus plans to wrap up LC production in August 2026, effectively closing the book on one of the most memorable grand tourers of the modern era. After a nine-year run and more than 15,000 units sold across coupe, convertible, hybrid, and special Inspiration Series versions, the LC is headed toward collector status by sheer virtue of what it represented: Lexus going all-in on style, emotion, and occasion. We adored the Lexus LC 500 for…

Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson thinks American homes are perfectly suited to EV life. Because many Europeans live in apartments, the charging issue is tougher to solve there. But for Americans with home charging, EVs will win out regardless of incentives, he said.  Volvo’s CEO doesn’t quite understand why American buyers are so wary of electric vehicles. For practical reasons, Håkan Samuelsson thinks they’re a better fit for Americans than for Europeans, at least in the near-term. “I would say the U.S. is a perfect market for electric cars, because a lot of people live in the suburbs and you have your…

When talking about the best VPNs, I frequently warn about the dangers of trusting free VPNs without verifying them. Although there are a few free VPNs worth recommending, many other free providers are ineffective, malicious or looking to profit off their users (or sometimes all three). Even the best free VPNs work a lot better once you subscribe and access their full service.This can be frustrating if you want to enjoy the benefits of a VPN but don’t have the budget for yet another subscription. To help you out, I put together a list of the best paid VPN services…