The New BMW M350 xDrive Has 443 HP And A Drift Mode That Makes It RWD | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Stephen Rivers·8 Sept 2026
- New M350 xDrive makes 51 hp and 30 lb-ft more than the M340i. - Drift Moment sends engine power exclusively to the rear wheels. - Four- and six-cylinder ICE models get 48V mild-hybrid tech.
The Cheapest New VW You Can Buy Just Rear-Ended A Multi-Million Bugatti Tourbillon Prototype | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Stephen Rivers·7 Sept 2026
- A Volkswagen Polo rear-ended a Bugatti Tourbillon prototype in Spain. - Video shows the collision occurring near roadworks in the Sierra Nevada.
Skoda CEO Hints At New Fabia, But It Could Be A Long Wait | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier·7 Sept 2026
- Skoda Fabia, Kamiq, and Scala aren’t going away anytime soon. - The current models could stick around until as late as 2034. - The Fabia will get an electric successor given its popularity.
The World's Only Matte Ferrari Enzo Was Owned By A Royal Family | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·7 Sept 2026
- This is the only Ferrari Enzo painted in Matte Nero Opaco from the factory. - After leaving the Brunei royal family’s collection, the car was sold to New Zealand.
The Most Extreme Lexus Crossover Could Borrow Even More Cues From The GR Corolla | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier·7 Sept 2026
- Lexus appears to be working on an even more extreme LBX. - Builds on the LBX Morizo RR, but focuses on weight loss. - Model could have a carbon roof as well as matching bumpers.
One German Sedan Beat Every Tesla On Battery Health After 93,000 Miles | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·7 Sept 2026
- Top performers include the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Audi Q8 e-tron, and BMW i4. - Mercedes CLA retained 94 percent health, but the Model Y retained just 90.3 percent.
VW Plant To Switch From Convertibles To Air Defense Systems | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Michael Gauthier·7 Sept 2026
- Volkswagen has reached a tentative deal to sell their Osnabrück plant. - It currently builds the T-Roc Cabriolet, but production ends next summer.
With Diesel At An All-Time High, Everything Is Getting More Expensive | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Sam D. Smith·7 Sept 2026
- Global supply constraints, spurred on by the Iran war, drove diesel prices to new highs. - Now at its highest-ever price, diesel averaged $5.85 per gallon last week.
The Aftermarket Already Has Plans For Ferrari's $639K Luce EV | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·7 Sept 2026
- This Luce is sitting on Vossen’s new G2-13T duoblock wheels finished in silver. - The electric sedan has been equipped with a fixed rear wing and side skirts.
VW's ID. Polo Waiting List Is So Long You'll Get A McLaren Sooner | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·7 Sept 2026
- VW ID. Polo EV buyers could wait 10 months for delivery, German media says. - More than 30,000 orders landed before customers could even take a test drive.
Your Car's New AI Assistant Is Very Friendly, Mostly Because It Wants Your Money | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·7 Sept 2026
- A friendly AI assistant will soon try to sell your services and subscriptions. - GM alone expects software and subscriptions to drive $10.5 billion in revenue.
The 2026 Mazda3 Sedan Proves Small Cars Still Make A Lot Of Sense | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Stephen Rivers·7 Sept 2026
There’s a funny thing that happens when you spend enough time around new cars. Your definition of what a car “needs” starts getting completely out of whack. Three hundred horsepower?
Another American Killed By Faulty Chinese Airbag Inflator | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·7 Sept 2026
- Airbag inflators from Chinese firm DTN were banned in the US earlier this year. - A 2018 Chevrolet Equinox driver was killed during a crash in Dallas on August 27.
Jaguar Land Rover Had A Terrible Year And Now 9% Of Its Staff Might Pay For It | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·7 Sept 2026
- JLR could reportedly cut up to 4,000 UK jobs over two years, The Times says. - Confirmed voluntary redundancy program targets salaried and management.
The Fake 'MAFIA' Plates Were The Least Of This Viral Corvette C8's Problems | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·7 Sept 2026
- Police responded to a call about a blue Corvette doing donuts in Pennsylvania. - New Jersey police initiated a chase but the driver managed to escape.
Polestar Has A Shiny New Concept But Everything Else Is On Fire | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·7 Sept 2026
- Formula 2030 previews styling for Polestar’s next-generation 2 and 7 models. - Polestar shares plunged nearly 30 % after disappointing Jan-June financials.
BMW Patents A Suspension That Knows When You Want To Slide | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·7 Sept 2026
- Advanced sensors could shift unsprung mass forward to make sliding easier. - It’d be smart of BMW to geo-restrict a system like this to racetracks and private roads.
The Honda Beat Is A Pocket-Sized NSX That Screams To 8,500 RPM | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·7 Sept 2026
- This Yellow Pearl Honda Beat has a 656 cc three-cylinder with 63 hp and 44 lb-ft. - Power from the tiny engine is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed manual.
Xiaomi Conquered China In Two Years, Now It's Coming For Europe | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Brad Anderson·7 Sept 2026
- Xiaomi brings its EVs to Europe next year, starting in Germany. - Sales will run through dealers, not Xiaomi’s own direct model. - A China EV tariff of up to 45.3 percent could bite hard.
Audi’s New A2 Revives A Genius Idea That Was 25 Years Too Early | Carscoops
Carscoopsby Chris Chilton·7 Sept 2026
- New A2 e-tron EV borrows design ideas from Audi’s innovative 1999 A2 hatch. - Biggest of three batteries delivers 401 range miles; smallest starts at £32,200.
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