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Apple's New CEO Is A Car Guy. He Owns One Of The Rarest Porsches Ever Built
Reports indicate that Apple executive John Ternus is an automotive enthusiast who drives a high-performance Porsche 935 on the Laguna Seca track. He has reportedly achieved notable lap times under one minute and forty seconds at the circuit.
This detail offers a glimpse into the personal background of a prominent technology executive known for his role in hardware engineering at Apple.
Jeremy Clarkson Is Selling Three Of His Most Famous Grand Tour Cars
Jeremy Clarkson is parting with three iconic cars from his television series The Grand Tour. Among the vehicles is the Lancia he drove in the show’s final episode. The sale marks a notable change in Clarkson’s automotive collection.
Gas Prices Are Up, And So Are EV Sales
New data shows that sales for new and used electric vehicles rose in August.
Audi's Next A4 Delayed Until 2029 As VW's New EV Platform Falls Behind
Audi now targets March 2029 production, underscoring continued Volkswagen SSP delays.
For The First Time In Six Years, Ford Won't Win North American Truck Of The Year
NACTOY’s 2027 truck shortlist skips the Ford F-150, spotlighting Slate, Ram, and GM instead.
Maserati’s Next Electric Cars Could Be A Large GT And SUV: Report
Maserati pairs Huawei tech and JAC production with Italian final assembly, reshaping its electric GT and SUV strategy and global rollout.
Acura MDX Type S Could Be Gone After 2026
Regulatory uncertainty around EPA Tier 4 standards has put the Acura MDX Type S on pause. Other MDX trims remain in production.
Audi Takes Legal Action Against AUDI Imports. Yes, Really
German automaker Audi has initiated legal proceedings to prevent a domestic importer from selling two electric vehicle models that are exclusively manufactured and marketed for the Chinese market. The dispute highlights tensions surrounding cross-border vehicle distribution and regional exclusivity within the automotive industry.
Hyundai CEO: Chinese Cars Could Crush US Market Without Guardrails
Hyundai's North American chief warns that low-priced Chinese automotive brands pose a significant competitive threat to domestic automakers in the United States. Without protective tariffs and stringent regulatory barriers, these manufacturers could rapidly capture market share and severely impact profit margins, following a pattern similar to recent developments in Europe.
Max Verstappen Cruises Monaco Streets In Tuned ABT Audi RS6 Avant
Formula One champion Max Verstappen was recently seen driving a modified ABT Audi RS6 Avant through the streets of Monaco. The high-performance vehicle combines supercar-level acceleration with the practical storage capacity typical of a standard wagon. This model remains a popular choice for motorists seeking both everyday utility and high-end track capability.
Volvo Has Heard You Want More Buttons, And It'll Bring Some Back
Volvo plans to add more physical buttons to its vehicles after acknowledging that too many screens can be distracting, aiming to improve driver focus and usability.
Bentley Will Reveal The Hand Built Torcal On September 23
Bentley Torcal electric production shifts to a reworked 1938 Crewe building, underscoring in-house design, British suppliers, and hand-built assembly.
Toyota Confirms Hydrogen Hilux For 2028 With 248 Miles Range
Hilux FCEV production starts in 2028 for European fleets, with 248 miles of range, strong towing, and five-minute refueling pitches.
The Button Dacia Owners Use The Most Is Probably Not The One You're Thinking Of
No, it's not the start/stop button.
Alfa Romeo's New Concept Car Will Give Us A Glimpse Of Future Models In Paris
Alfa Romeo says the concept is the car 'every Alfista has been waiting for.'
California Finally Eases Smog Rules For Classic Cars Thanks To 'Leno's Law'
The new law will gradually exempt qualifying 1976–1985 collector cars from California’s regular smog-check requirements beginning in 2028.
Chevy's New V8 Engines Ditch The Dipstick And Go Digital
GM’s new user interface has a digital oil level gauge instead of a traditional dipstick.
GM Gives Us All The Details On Its New V8s: More Power, Better Towing
The new 5.7-liter and 6.6-liter V8s make more power than the engines they replace, but the smaller V8 has one advantage.
Volvo Promises New 'Low' Cars For The US, Which Should Mean Sedans And Wagons
Volvo's 13-car product offensive will include seven new models for Western markets, with the automaker hinting at new sedans, wagons, and larger vehicles for the US.
Mercedes-AMG Electric GT SUV Reveal Date Reportedly Set For October
Mercedes-AMG’s ground-up electric GT SUV is reportedly slated to premiere in Stuttgart, anchoring the AMG.EA platform and the brand’s future performance strategy.
