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You Can Now Own A Mini Version Of Nissan's Iconic Skyline 2000 GT-R

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:09:22 +0000

It's not as expensive as the full-sized car, but there is some assembly required.

Chevy Is Bringing Back The Colorado Desert Boss

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:43:35 +0000

Off-road enthusiasts rejoice! Chevy is reviving the Colorado Desert Boss package after a four-year hiatus, pairing bolder styling with trail-minded upgrades.

Dodge Is Bringing Back The Charger Hellcat With A V8 Next Year

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:46:46 +0000

With its battery-powered Charger struggling to sell, Dodge has made the decision to bring back the mighty supercharged 6.2L Hellcat V8.

Dubai Police Adds Hybrid Lamborghini To Supercar Fleet

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:35:00 +0000

Electrified performance meets high-speed law enforcement. Here is why Dubai Police inducted the hybrid V8 Temerario supercar into its tourist patrol line.

US Gas Prices Just Set A Record For Most Days Above $4/Gal

staff@carscoops.com (Chris Chilton) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:20:54 +0000

Relief at the pump is nowhere in sight. Here is how 2026 surpassed 2022 to claim the absolute longest stretch of elevated fuel costs on record.

GM Plans To Test Unmanned Silverado 3500s For The Army Next Year

staff@carscoops.com (Stephen Rivers) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:49:08 +0000

GM Defense is planning on testing special unmanned Silverado 3500s for the U.S. military starting in 2027.

Malaysia Banned The Sale Of One Of Its Most Popular Chinese Cars After The Wheels Fell Off

staff@carscoops.com (Sam D. Smith) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:36:10 +0000

New cars are supposed to have at least four wheels that stay attached to the vehicle at all times, but in Malaysia, there's one model having a problem with that.

This Lamborghini Miura Tribute Has A Working Headlight, But It's Not A Car

staff@carscoops.com (Stephen Rivers) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:15:08 +0000

To call this just another pen is like calling the Lamborghini Miura just another car. See how Lamborghini is celebrating 60 years of the first-ever supercar.

Porsche's New Macan Prototype Looks Ready For A Jurassic Park Cameo

staff@carscoops.com (Chris Chilton) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:08:06 +0000

As Porsche continues development of its upcoming gas-powered Macan, a new prototype has been spied on the Nürburgring with some interesting camouflage.

Here's What The 'SRT' Badge On Dodges And Rams Actually Stands For

staff@carscoops.com (Chris Chilton) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:27:51 +0000

The SRT badge made its triumphant return in 2026, but it has a long and storied history that started decades ago.

Acura Is Working On An 'Adventure-Ready' SUV And A New Eight-Seater

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:22:31 +0000

As part of an incoming launch of new SUVs, Acura is working on an adventure-focused model and a three-row, eight-seater to compete in the full-size segment.

Mercedes' G-Wagon Name Explained: Here's What The 'G' Means

staff@carscoops.com (Sam D. Smith) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon has a long and storied history for both civilian and military use. The G specifically holds special meaning.

Audi's Hottest Electric Wagon Spied Testing

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:43:38 +0000

A camouflage prototype that looks like an electric RS6 Avant was caught testing, although chances are it will adopt the S6 Avant E-Tron Performance moniker

Gas Pump Skimmers Are Still A Problem, Here's How You Can Spot Them

staff@carscoops.com (Michael Gauthier) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:30:50 +0000

Gas pump skimmers are getting harder to spot. Discover the telltale visual cues, broken security seals, and physical checks to protect your card.

The Ridges In Your Pickup Truck Bed Have Multiple Purposes

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:20:53 +0000

Have you ever wondered why every pickup truck has ridges in its bed? It turns out its so they can do more work.

It Looks Like A Retro GMC, But It's Actually A Suzuki Jimny

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:13:33 +0000

This heavily modified Suzuki Jimny reminds us of 1980s and 1990s GMC greatness.

Want To Drive America's Fastest Speed Limit? Here's Where To Go

staff@carscoops.com (Stephen Rivers) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:11:20 +0000

You can legally hit 85 mph if you know where to go. Here is where to find the fastest stretch of highway in America, and it's 100% legal.

The 4-Gallon Minimum Fuel Rule Explained: Which Fuel Does It Apply To?

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:04:16 +0000

Some gas stations have a requirement to dispense 4 gallons of fuel at a minimum. Why is that? Does it exist solely to charge more for gas?

Why Automakers Put Two Batteries In Diesel Trucks

staff@carscoops.com (Sam D. Smith) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:02:16 +0000

Starting a cold diesel engine requires serious cranking power. Inside the high-amp electrical setup found under the hood of heavy-duty pickups.

Ford's Coolest Street Truck Gains Gold Rims And Racing Stripes, But You Still Can't Have It

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:55:43 +0000

Ford's MS-RT Champion Edition Ranger is on our wish list, even if we have to move around the world to get it.