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This New Italian Sports Car Is The Closest Thing To A Modern Ferrari 308

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:14:12 +0000

Its stunning styling is just the start. The Michelotto Gruppo 4 Tributo weighs less than 2,100 lbs, and it puts down nearly 400 hp from a 3.4-liter V8.

Not Even A Partnership With Xpeng Can Save VW In China

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:18:09 +0000

VW originally projected that they'd move nearly 4,000 a month, but the EVs they made in partnership with Xpeng aren't even close to meeting sales expectations.

China Could Crack Down On Huge Interior Screens, After Pop-Out Handle Ban

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:56:27 +0000

Features like pop-out door handles can become a safety concern when they don't work properly, and large, distracting infotainment screens pose similar problems.

Honda Racing Will Finally Start Selling You Performance Parts In March

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:44:49 +0000

Skip the aftermarket guesswork. Honda Racing Corporation is launching factory-backed performance gear this spring for select Honda and Acura models.

If You Have Some Spare Millions, You Could Buy A Legendary McLaren Formula 1 Car

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:50:39 +0000

Several modern McLaren F1 cars are going up for sale, as well as a pair of MP4/6A models from the 1991 championship that were driven and tested by Ayrton Senna.

Peugeot's Tri-Motor, 805 HP E-T16 Rally Beast Could Hit The Market

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:10:13 +0000

Concept cars are often dulled down before they make it to the masses, but this Peugeot could end up in the hands of normal consumers with big power numbers.

Watch This BYD Hit The Three-Wheeled Motion To Avoid A Parking Boot

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:39:44 +0000

BYD's advanced suspension system is designed to make it easy to change a tire or drive off road, but this driver has more nefarious intentions.

These 6 New And Updated Acuras Could Be The Key To Its Future

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:25:10 +0000

Plans for several new or refreshed SUVs were revealed to Acura dealers, but it may be a few years before any of the anticipated models arrive in showrooms.

Mahindra's $10k G Wagon Alternative Gains More Bling

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:38:38 +0000

If you like the looks of the Mercedes G-Class but don't want to spend G-Class money, this might be the solution for you.

Jeep Keeps Decade-Old Compass Alive In South America

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:25:15 +0000

While most of the world waits for the third-gen Jeep Compass that's already on sale in Europe, most markets get Jeep's compact as a carryover model.

The 2026 Car Market Depends On Buyers Who Can Afford To Ignore The Car Market

staff@carscoops.com (Stephen Rivers) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:07:42 +0000

Buyers with more cash can purchase a car outright, and that helps car sales, but what happens when the rest of the buying public can't afford the loan rates?

Hundreds Of Porsches Have Wheels That Could Randomly Fall Off

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:03:08 +0000

Having a wheel come off driving down the road is a bad thing, which is why Porsche is recalling some of its cars.

The Ferrari Luce Costs $120,000 More Than A Purosangue And Has 12 Fewer Cylinders

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:55:39 +0000

Want to add Ferrari's funky-looking EV sedan to your collection? Open up your checkbook and get ready to right a surprisingly massive number.

A Standard Bronco Isn't Enough? Then You Might Want The New ORV Package

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:03:55 +0000

With its new ORV package, Ford is offering Bronco owners a comprehensive bundle of off-roading equipment that includes upgraded suspension components.

This V8-Powered E39 BMW 5-Series Touring Is Not As Decayed As It Seems

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:22:27 +0000

Though it appears to be a rusted-out junk heap, this 2000 BMW 5-Series Touring, with its naturally aspirated V8, has more going on than meets the eye.

BYD Vehicles Banned At U.S. Military Base In Japan

staff@carscoops.com (Chris Chilton) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:16:47 +0000

BYDs are available in Japan, but owners won't be able to drive them onto U.S. bases anymore.

This Gunther Werks 911 Will Make You Forget About The Next GT2 RS

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:42:28 +0000

This collaboration between Gunther Werks and legendary racer Martin Brundle brings a wickedly powerful air-cooled Porsche 911 to just 5 lucky owners.

Could Your Car Actually Outlive Its Software Support?

staff@carscoops.com (Sam D. Smith) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:28:05 +0000

Modern cars offer the convenience of over-the-air updates like smartphones, until support for aging software quietly expires.

A 60-Year Prison Sentence Is Becoming A Test Of Warrantless License-Plate Tracking

staff@carscoops.com (Stephen Rivers) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:29:38 +0000

In Texas, a man convicted of armed robbery is appealing his 60-year prison term based on the warrantless use of data from Flock license-plate cameras.

GM Is Shutting One Of Its Battery And Motor Plants In The U.S.

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:28:03 +0000

As it taps the brakes on some of its low-volume EV projects, this Detroit plant is shutting down, while the fate of another EV-related plant remains unknown.