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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.

Mercedes Is Marching Towards Level 4 Autonomy Thanks To Nvidia

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:24:56 +0000

Mercedes-Benz is adopting Drive AGX from Nvidia to help reach level 4 autonomy.

This Chinese Three-Door Shooting Break Has A Menacing Audi Face

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:10:20 +0000

The Lepas Aura concept is a three-door shooting brake with looks that resemble an angry Audi.

2027 Honda Vezel Gets A Black Sport Style Glow-Up In Japan

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:53:35 +0000

The popular small Honda crossover receives some updates in Japan to keep it looking fresh.

China's Chery Considers Partnering With A US Automaker, Does Detroit Have Another Option?

staff@carscoops.com (Chris Chilton) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:29:49 +0000

With production tariffs and technology bans in place, Chinese automakers are having to get creative in an attempt to break into the U.S. car market.

This Custom Pink Rolls-Royce Cullinan Is Absolutely Perfect For Miami

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:10:44 +0000

Featuring a unique shade of pink from Rolls-Royce Bespoke, this customized Cullinan perfectly captures the character of Miami, where it's located.

Cadillac's Escalade-V Collector Series Retails For $239,000, But Expect To Pay WAY More

staff@carscoops.com (Chad Kirchner) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:50:35 +0000

The 2027 Cadillac Escalade-V Collector Series is a limited-edition model celebrating the brand's 125th birthday, but you might need an inside guy to get one.

Move Over, Panda! Fiat's Next City Car Will Be Named The Koala

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:36:46 +0000

Fiat's next big things will be surprisingly small and silent. Discover how two cutely named electric city cars are about to shake up Fiat's lineup.

China's Zeekr Says It's Combating A Lack Of Brand Heritage In Europe With Value

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:42:16 +0000

Forget the badge on the grille. Geely-owned Zeekr looks to counter Europe's legacy luxury icons by offering loaded tech at prices those brands can't touch.

2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Gains Standard Extended Range, New Trail Package, And Better Price

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:25:09 +0000

Ford updated the Mach-E for 2027 with more standard range and a new Trail option for those not wanting to go full Rally.

Future Volvos Will Have Door To Door Autonomy Thanks To Nvidia

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:24:08 +0000

Ready to go full nap mode from your driveway to destination? See how Volvo wants to hand the wheel over to a supercomputer for your next commute.

We Jump Sand Dunes And Push The Chevy Silverado ZR2 To Its Limits | Review

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Roaring American power meets towering Tasmanian sand dunes. We put the 2026 Chevy Silverado ZR2 through its paces in the ultimate off-road test Down Under.

Rivian Follows Tesla And Will Use Owners To Beta Test Autonomous Driving

staff@carscoops.com (Brad Anderson) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:49:58 +0000

Who knew owning a Rivian could open up an unpaid engineering internship? That's basically what this beta test of Rivian's self-driving system equates to.

China's Ford Ranger Rival Looks Tough With Ironman 4x4 Accessories

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:56:34 +0000

Coming to the Australian market in 2027, this Chinese pickup truck rival to the Ford Ranger recently unveiled a partnership with off-road outfitter Ironman 4x4.

Subaru Brings Back The Manual Of The WRX STI, But Not For Us (Yet)

staff@carscoops.com (Thanos Pappas) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:53:53 +0000

The current generation of the Subaru WRX gains the TY85 manual from the discontinued WRX STI with regular availability in the Japanese market.