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Ford CEO Jim Farley Warns Chinese Automakers Pose Existential Threat to Legacy Brands
Ford CEO Jim Farley has issued a stark warning about the competitive threat posed by Chinese automakers, saying companies like BYD and Xiaomi have reached a combination of manufacturing scale and cost efficiency that could significantly disrupt established automakers if left unaddressed. A Comparison to Japan’s Rise, With a Sharper Edge Speaking to CBS, Farley…
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Leaked Slide Points to Electric Toyota Hilux Ahead of November Reveal
A leaked internal slide circulating online suggests Toyota is preparing to launch a battery-electric version of its Hilux pickup truck, one of the company’s most important global nameplates. How the Leak Surfaced The image, reportedly shown during an internal briefing in Asia, appeared online shortly before Toyota announced a global reveal event scheduled for November…
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Three Injured After Willys Pickup Strikes Multiple Classics at Mecum Dallas Auction
Three people were taken to the hospital after a 1958 Willys pickup collided with a lineup of classic vehicles at Mecum’s Dallas-Fort Worth auction, damaging several high-value cars including a 1966 Corvette, a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, and a 2019 Corvette ZR1. How the Crash Happened Witnesses say the incident occurred when the driver…
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Maury County Firefighters Rescue Driver After Mustang Teeters Over Embankment
Maury County, Tennessee firefighters rescued a driver Sunday night after a Mustang went off the road on Theta Pike and came to rest precariously balanced over a steep embankment. How the Rescue Unfolded According to fire officials, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. when the driver lost control of the vehicle, sending it off the…
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Train Strikes Stalled Car Hauler in Schertz, Texas, No Injuries Reported
A westbound train struck an 18-wheeler hauling new vehicles Sunday morning in Schertz, Texas, causing significant damage but no injuries. The collision occurred just after 10 a.m. near the intersection of Schertz Parkway and FM 78, after the truck came to a stop on the tracks. Quick-Thinking Officer Helps Rescue Car from Tracks Moments Before…
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San Clemente Weighs New Rules for Cars and Coffee Amid Resident Complaints
San Clemente’s long-running Cars and Coffee meetup at the Outlets is facing growing pushback from residents over recurring safety and noise issues associated with the Saturday morning gathering. What’s Driving the Complaints The weekly event has long drawn enthusiasts eager to see a mix of supercars and classic vehicles, but residents say the surrounding scene…
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Ford Puma Driver Panics Mid-Cycle in Automated Car Wash, Video Shows
A routine trip through an automated car wash turned into a near-collision for one Ford Puma driver, after footage circulating on social media showed the driver braking mid-cycle as rotating brushes moved across the vehicle. Why Braking Mid-Cycle Is a Problem Automated car washes rely on a conveyor system paired with sensors that assume the…
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Two Stolen Porsches Recovered in France After Armed Luxembourg Dealership Robbery
Two rare Porsches stolen during an armed robbery at a Luxembourg dealership have been recovered in France, with two suspects arrested and a third still at large following a coordinated cross-border investigation. How the Robbery Happened According to authorities, the robbery occurred on October 27, 2025, when a group of suspects entered the dealership and…
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Toyota Hit With $5.7 Billion Lawsuit Over Mirai Hydrogen Refueling Network
Toyota is facing a $5.7 billion class-action lawsuit filed in California by three Mirai owners on behalf of everyone who purchased or leased the hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle since 2016, alleging the automaker misrepresented the reliability of the hydrogen refueling infrastructure supporting the vehicle. Drunk 13-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Truck in Arizona, 11-Year-Old Passenger Injured What the…
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Fire-Damaged 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Headed to Oklahoma City Auction
A 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing that was heavily damaged in a fire is set to cross the auction block in Oklahoma City, listed for sale on IAAI as little more than a burned-out shell of Cadillac’s flagship performance sedan. Drunk 13-Year-Old Crashes Stolen Truck in Arizona, 11-Year-Old Passenger Injured Extent of the Damage Nearly every…
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OpenAI Executive Fidji Simo Sues McLaren Over $762,000 Permit Fine From Car Week Event
OpenAI executive Fidji Simo and her husband, Remy Miralles, have filed a lawsuit against McLaren Automotive and marketing firm BMF Media, alleging they were misled about permit requirements for a Monterey Car Week event hosted at their Carmel Valley property last August, resulting in a fine exceeding $760,000. What the Lawsuit Alleges According to the…
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Ram Confirms TRX Revival and a Second SRT Truck Coming in 2026
Ram confirmed plans to bring back the Ram 1500 TRX and introduce a second SRT-badged performance truck during Stellantis’ Q3 2025 earnings call, signaling a renewed commitment to gas-powered performance trucks. Ram’s 650-HP Street Truck Brings Mopar Muscle Back to the Pavement What’s Powering the Returning TRX The revived 2026 TRX will retain its 6.2-liter…
