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Sheriff's Car from "The Dukes of Hazzard" Up for Auction: 300-hp Plymouth Fury

Sheriff's Car from "The Dukes of Hazzard" Up for Auction: 300-hp Plymouth Fury

The 1971 car was transformed into an exact replica of the police car from the cult series

Automakers are putting humanoid robots on the assembly line - but humans are still faster for now

Automakers are putting humanoid robots on the assembly line - but humans are still faster for now

BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes, and Tesla are already testing humanoids, but robots are still far from fully replacing workers

Mazda found a way to bring back the rotary engine: new patent solves Wankel's main problem

Mazda found a way to bring back the rotary engine: new patent solves Wankel's main problem

The system could help reduce emissions and remove the main obstacle to the technology's return to sports cars

MINI Inverts Its Main Design Trick

MINI Inverts Its Main Design Trick

The contrasting roof has been reversed

Volkswagen calls profit targets "fantasy": union demands strategy review

Volkswagen calls profit targets "fantasy": union demands strategy review

The company aims to achieve an operating margin of 8-10% by 2030, despite the current figure being almost half that

BMW released only 40 anniversary M3s - and all of them went to China

BMW released only 40 anniversary M3s - and all of them went to China

20 sedans and 20 wagons of the rarest version have been prepared

Toyota devised an unusual way to check problematic V6s: the engine will be "listened to" after being hit with a hammer

Toyota devised an unusual way to check problematic V6s: the engine will be "listened to" after being hit with a hammer

Instead of a mass replacement, the company will check over 250,000 Tundra and Lexus engines using an accelerometer and special software

No boring cars: Toyota GR GT is unprofitable, but the company still produces it for one purpose

No boring cars: Toyota GR GT is unprofitable, but the company still produces it for one purpose

The company expects to recoup the project in a different way - through technology, motorsport, and brand image

Cadillac F1 not for sale: team denies rumors

Cadillac F1 not for sale: team denies rumors

Talks about this emerged after financial reshuffles around team owner Mark Walter

Hyundai Ioniq V surprised with its price: a large electric sedan from China costs from 1.5 million rubles

Hyundai Ioniq V surprised with its price: a large electric sedan from China costs from 1.5 million rubles

The Chinese version is comparable in size to the Toyota Camry, but costs less than the most affordable new Hyundai in the US

Tesla Robotaxi in Austin Crashes into Barrier: Autonomous Vehicle Fails to Navigate Around Obstacle

Tesla Robotaxi in Austin Crashes into Barrier: Autonomous Vehicle Fails to Navigate Around Obstacle

The Robotaxi attempted to bypass temporary bollards and ended up driving straight through them

Nissan abandons its own bank for savings: automaker cuts billions in costs

Nissan abandons its own bank for savings: automaker cuts billions in costs

Financial expansion proved too expensive for the current recovery phase

Mazda3 to get Spirit Racing version with turbo engine in 2027

Mazda3 to get Spirit Racing version with turbo engine in 2027

The car is expected to feature racing program technologies: a 2.5-liter turbo engine, Brembo, RAYS, and aerodynamics from the track version

Hongqi to be the first among BYD competitors to get Blade Battery 2.0: charging will take minutes

Hongqi to be the first among BYD competitors to get Blade Battery 2.0: charging will take minutes

FAW will transfer the new platform with the second-generation battery to its premium brand

Next Mini Cooper Electric May Ditch Front-Wheel Drive: BMW Prepares for an Unexpected Reversal

Next Mini Cooper Electric May Ditch Front-Wheel Drive: BMW Prepares for an Unexpected Reversal

For a brand that has used front-wheel drive for decades, this is a significant change

Chinese Audi models reach Europe without company's permission: E5 and E7X sold via gray import

Chinese Audi models reach Europe without company's permission: E5 and E7X sold via gray import

An independent importer found a way to bring the cars to the Old World, and their specifications are truly impressive

Porsche to expand Sonderwunsch: Unique Cayenne and Panamera models can be ordered with factory customization

Porsche to expand Sonderwunsch: Unique Cayenne and Panamera models can be ordered with factory customization

The individualization program, previously mainly available for the 911, now extends to more practical models, including classic cars

Ford Transforms Ranger Super Duty into a Fire Truck: It Gets Pumps and 4x4

Ford Transforms Ranger Super Duty into a Fire Truck: It Gets Pumps and 4x4

The pickup truck is designed to reach places where a full-size fire truck would struggle

Audi changed its mind about retiring the legendary five-cylinder engine: the RS3 has a chance to continue

Audi changed its mind about retiring the legendary five-cylinder engine: the RS3 has a chance to continue

The main problem is the cost of adapting the engine to new environmental requirements with small production volumes

Rivian Prepares to Open a Window to Europe: American Manufacturer Names R2 as its Main Weapon

Rivian Prepares to Open a Window to Europe: American Manufacturer Names R2 as its Main Weapon

The UK will be the first new market, then the company plans to expand to the continent

Toyota Corolla Turns 60: The Legendary Sedan Has Sold Over 57 Million Units

Toyota Corolla Turns 60: The Legendary Sedan Has Sold Over 57 Million Units

The company celebrates the anniversary with a special 2027 model year series

Aston Martin Valen received an 850-hp V12

Aston Martin Valen received an 850-hp V12

The company transformed the Vanquish into an extreme special version with a carbon fiber body and magnesium wheels

Car thefts in Russia declined: the number of thefts decreased by almost 13%

Car thefts in Russia declined: the number of thefts decreased by almost 13%

Cameras and anti-theft systems are changing the work of criminals: fewer cars are being stolen, but Chinese models and commercial vehicles are increasingly coming into focus.

Changan Qiyuan sharply increased in Russia: more cars imported in July than in the first half of the year

Changan Qiyuan sharply increased in Russia: more cars imported in July than in the first half of the year

The Chinese sub-brand is not officially represented in Russia, but its cars are increasingly appearing on the market through parallel imports

Tesla loses Russian market for third consecutive year: only 9 new cars registered in July

Tesla loses Russian market for third consecutive year: only 9 new cars registered in July

In the first seven months of 2026, only 89 new cars were registered - 14 times fewer than in the same period of 2023

Hiroshi Okuda, Toyota Executive Who Gave the World the Prius, Dies

Hiroshi Okuda, Toyota Executive Who Gave the World the Prius, Dies

Under his leadership, the automotive giant sharply expanded production outside Japan and accelerated the development of the first mass-produced hybrid.

Volvo to start evaluating driving style: good drivers promised insurance discount

Volvo to start evaluating driving style: good drivers promised insurance discount

The new system analyzes braking, acceleration, and turns, then converts vehicle data into a personal safety rating

First Electric Ferrari Sold for $40 Million: Almost 40 Times the Original Estimate

First Electric Ferrari Sold for $40 Million: Almost 40 Times the Original Estimate

The anniversary Luce "Chassis 0" became the most expensive new car sold at auction

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September 23, 2026