Acura's Nexera Coupe Could Still Happen, And Honda's US CEO Wants It Burning Gas | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·28 Aug 2026
- Acura execs say Nexera could be more than a bellwether for the brand’s design future. - Design boss Yasutake Tsuchida told Motor Trend he wants Acura to build a sports car.
New Toyota Celica To Be An AWD Hybrid Coupe Based On Corolla Bones | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas·28 Aug 2026
- Toyota is preparing an eighth-generation Celica performance coupe. - The new model is expected to share underpinnings with the Corolla.
BYD Flash-Charged Its Luxury EV Over 350 Times In A Week Covering Nearly 19,000 Miles, Then Checked The Battery | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·28 Aug 2026
- The Yangwang U7 makes 1,287 hp from motors on both axles. - BYD says the test car was pulled at random from a showroom floor. - Daily temperatures during the run topped 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
VW's First Electric California Is An ID. Buzz With A Bed | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier·28 Aug 2026
- Volkswagen has introduced the new ID. California Cruise campervan. - It’s based on the ID. Buzz and offered with short or long wheelbases.
This Monster Toyota HiAce 4x4 Camper Out-Clears A Land Cruiser | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas·27 Aug 2026
- Aussie builder Headspace Campers turns Toyota HiAce into a 4×4 monster. - It features 35-inch tires, dual diff lockers, and a custom 48V power setup.
Top Gear Is Returning To TV, Here's Who Might Be Hosting | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier·27 Aug 2026
- The BBC is reviving Top Gear after a four-year hiatus. - New hosts could include Jimmy Carr and Joe Marler. - Move comes ahead of Grand Tour reboot in September.
Fisker Owners In Sweden Are Finally Getting A Payout After Bankruptcy, But It's Much Less Than What They Asked For | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·27 Aug 2026
- Fisker Ocean owners in Sweden will each receive approximately $4,300. - The lawyers involved in the case will walk away with more than the owners.
Kia Niro Gets A Hefty Price Hike To Match Its Classier Design | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier·27 Aug 2026
- The 2027 Kia Niro will arrive at dealers shortly for $29,890. - That’s a significant increase, but the model has an updated look. - The EV is dead as the sole powertrain is a 139 hp hybrid.
Porsche Admits Current Hybrid 911 Can't Get A Manual, But That May Change | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·27 Aug 2026
- The 911 GTS’s T-hybrid system is currently incompatible with a manual. - Porsche’s North American boss suggested that HQ could develop a solution.
Kia EV Owner Adds $2 Of Electricity, Gets A Bill For $16,000 | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·27 Aug 2026
- Canadian EV owner received a CAD$22,308 bill for charging his Kia EV9. - Invoice says 4.91 kWh was added, which should have cost less than $3.
Honda Won't Rule Out A US Return Of The Fit | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·27 Aug 2026
- The HR-V has helped to fill the void left behind by the Honda Fit in the US. - Honda said it could consider bringing the Fit back to the US.
Daihatsu’s Revised Mira e:S Proves You Can Still Buy A Brand-New Car For $6,900 | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas·27 Aug 2026
- Daihatsu updated the Mira e:S in Japan with a more efficient engine. - Fuel economy rises to 64 MPG alongside expanded safety tech.
US Escalates Probe Into 1.1 Million GM Vehicles Linked To 745 Brake Incidents And 21 Crashes | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·27 Aug 2026
- A GM brake investigation now covers more than 1.1 million vehicles. - Regulators logged 745 incidents, including 21 crashes and five injuries.
BMW's New iX3 Can Physically Refuse To Let You Open Your Own Door | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·27 Aug 2026
- BMW’s electronic locks can delay door opening when cyclists approach from behind. - New emergency steering can automatically guide car around unexpected road hazards.
Mercedes' CEO Says A Fake V8 Made Him Feel 'Like A Born-Again Christian' | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·27 Aug 2026
- The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 uses three electric motors, but can mimic a V8. - Mercedes-AMG has also developed fake gear shifts for the electric sedan.
Ram's Baby TRX Pickup Has The Look, The Plaque, And None Of The Power | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Thanos Pappas·27 Aug 2026
- Ram unveiled the Rampage Rebel Ignition capped at 400 units. - The Brazilian-built unibody truck wears TRX-inspired styling. - Power comes from a 272 hp gasoline or a 200 hp turbodiesel.
Ram's New Work Van Is A Steal, Costs Thousands Less Than Rivals | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier·27 Aug 2026
- Ram’s ProMaster City arrives early next year for an unbeatable price. - The work van starts at $39,995, which significantly undercuts rivals.
BMW Just Sold Its 2 Millionth EV, And Europe Wants Plenty More Even If America Doesn’t | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·27 Aug 2026
BMW’s electric adventure has officially passed a big milestone. Almost 13 years after the original i3 arrived, the company has handed over its two millionth fully electric vehicle.
Britain's Only New Mazda MX-5 Now Makes A Sad 134 HP | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·27 Aug 2026
- Mazda drops the 2.0-liter MX-5 in the UK for the 2027 model year. - The remaining 1.5-liter gains 5 hp, reaching a modest 134 hp.
The World's First $3M Koenigsegg Gemera Got Smashed Days After Its Owner Took Delivery | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·27 Aug 2026
- It’s reported that a vandal smashed the windshield of the first customer’s Gemera. - Koenigsegg delivered this bright red Gemera less than a couple of months ago.
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