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Infiniti brought a QX80 concept that’s ready for tailgating to the 2024 SEMA show, now running in Las Vegas. The Autograph Lounge concept is based on the redesigned 2025 Infiniti QX80, with most of the changes at the back. A television and custom Klipsch audio system—from the same supplier of the QX80’s factory audio systems—are…

California-based UP.FIT, a division of Tesla tuner Unplugged Performance, has turned a Tesla Model S Plaid into a police car. Debuting at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas, the Plaid police cruiser is destined for a community outreach program of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, according to Unplugged Performance. The company’s UP.FIT division…

Nissan is recalling 4,036 Z sports cars because malfunctioning sensors could increase the risk of injury to pedestrians in a collision. The recall, which encompasses 2023 and 2024 models, stems from righthand pedestrian-detection sensors that may be reversed in the front-bumper wiring harness. This could prevent the pop-up hood, a feature designed…

Porsche has issued a recall and a do not drive warning on certain 718 and 911 models because of concerns a wheel could fall off. The issue has to do with some wheel bolts not being built to the correct specification, and as a result could fracture, something that could result in a loss ofContinue reading “Porsche recalls some 718 and 911 models because of faulty center-lock wheel bolts”

Kahn Design’s Chelsea Truck Company has made quite the name for itself with its wild takes on the original Defender. How wild? At one point the British outfit was churning out six-wheeled Defender pickups packing 500-hp V-8s. The original Defender is no longer in production but there’s a company by the name of Ineos offeringContinue reading “Chelsea Truck Company applies Defender know-how to Ineos Grenadier”

LG Energy Solution announced on Friday that it will supply Rivian with cylindrical-shaped battery cells for use in the R2 electric compact crossover that Rivian previewed in March. The battery cells, which Rivian previously announced will feature a 4695 format (46-millimeter diameter and 95-mm height), will be supplied by a plant in Arizona. The…

Built By Legends presented R34 GT-R restomod at 2024 SEMA show Pricing starts at $450,000, not including cost of donor car Early R34 GT-Rs eligible for U.S. import under 25-year rule The R34-generation of Nissan’s Skyline GT-R is an iconic car that featured on the bedroom walls of many car fans around the turn ofContinue reading “Built By Legends reimagines the R34 Nissan GT-R for $450,000”

Mazda Skyactiv-Z engine family due in 2027 Next-generation CX-5 with hybrid powertrain being developed Mazda still committed to rotary engines Mazda on Thursday provided the first update on its next-generation powertrain plans since May’s announcement of collaboration with Toyota and Subaru on powertrain development. While Mazda has been slow to…

Cadillac XT4 production ends in early 2025 XT4 sales down 12% this year despite recent refresh Plant to be retooled for next-generation Chevy Bolt EV General Motors will end production of the Cadillac XT4 in January to free up capacity at the compact crossover’s Kansas plant for production of a next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, ReutersContinue reading “GM discontinuing Cadillac XT4 after giving it a refresh”

First Bentley EV due in 2026 First EV will be an SUV smaller than the Bentayga Bentley aims to become fully electric brand by 2035 Bentley has scaled back its electrification plans in the face of slower than expected growth in demand for electric vehicles but will still launch a vehicle powered solely by batteriesContinue reading “Bentley confirms first EV as “luxury urban SUV””