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Ford’s F-150 Starts At $87,000 In Australia, And BYD Thinks That’s An Opportunity

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BYD is developing a rival to the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, and Chevy Silverado. The “super-sized” truck is a response to strong customer demand in Australia. Company is also reportedly considering an EV counterpart to the Shark 6. BYD isn’t content with just taking on the Ford Ranger . China’s most successful automaker is already looking to move up a weight class to challenge the Ford F-150. That next step won’t involve the US market, though, as this larger model is being developed with Australia in mind. BYD’s first pickup in Australia, the Shark 6 , arrived in late 2024 wearing a face that looked more than a little inspired by the F-150. At 5,457 mm (214.8 inches) long, it sits just beyond the typical midsize footprint and comes equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. More: Jim Farley Said Chinese Pickups Couldn’t Tow Like A Ranger. BYD Just Proved Him Wrong The Shark 6 was a runaway success, becoming Australia’s best-selling PHEV truck in 2025 with 18,073 deliveries...
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This Mercedes 300D Turbo Has Fewer Miles Than A 2025 Corolla, And It’s From 1985

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A 1985 Mercedes W123 has covered just 18,000 miles from new. A Mercedes specialist recently serviced and refurbished the diesel. Shockingly, it still has its original 1985 tires, so it will need new ones. Many modern cars lack even an ounce of personality, serving simply as a means of transport for those looking to get from point A to point B. This 1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 300D Turbo couldn’t be any different. Mercedes-Benz models from this era are known for exceptional build quality and engines that can run for decades. What makes this example stand out is its just 18,000 miles (around 29,000 km) since new, making it one of the lowest-mileage cars of its kind in the United States. Read: $54M Mercedes W 196 R Is One Of The Most Expensive Cars Ever Sold Listed for auction through Bring a Trailer, the car was reportedly sold new in Massachusetts and includes an accident-free Carfax report, despite its age. Painted in Smoke Silver Metallic with the original 14-inch alloy ...
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Colorado Police Lost Most Of The Dirt Bike Pack And Still Managed To Start A Bigger Fight

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Aurora Police arrested one rider after a group of dirt bikes and ATVs fled. Department’s social media post lumped e-bikes in with off-road motorcycles. Colorado law defines legal e-bikes very differently from the machines in the video. Nationwide, a trend is starting to take off in all the wrong ways. Citizens are hopping onto dirt bikes, ATVs, and electric motorcycles and treating roads like their personal motocross track . Over the weekend, the trend made its way to Colorado, where police moved in, lost most of the participants, and managed to arrest one. The department also happened to lump e-bike riders in with this group of scofflaws. According to Aurora PD, officers spotted a group riding dirt bikes, four-wheelers, and what the department described as “e-bikes” along East Colfax. Police said the riders were popping wheelies, weaving through traffic, and ignoring traffic signals before fleeing from officers. With help from city cameras, officers tracked the group t...
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Mercedes Spent Years Defending The SL’s Four-Cylinder, The Facelift’s Killing It

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The AMG SL’s facelift introduces subtle styling updates across the range. Entry-level model replaces the four-cylinder with a more capable inline-six. V8 models adopt a flat-plane crank engine first introduced in the S-Class. Just weeks after lightly disguised prototypes of the updated Mercedes-Benz SL were spotted testing, a clearer picture of the facelifted roadster is beginning to emerge. The updates appear restrained, focusing on subtle styling changes rather than a full redesign. The bigger story, however, likely sits under the hood, with fresh reports indicating the long-criticized base four-cylinder engine is on its way out. On the outside, Mercedes appears to be following a familiar playbook. Much like its other recent facelifts , the SL is expected to adopt a redesigned fascia with reshaped headlights featuring star-pattern LED signatures. These latest renderings preview how that lighting signature could translate onto the refreshed roadster. Read: The Merced...
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Mazda Bet Big On New Tech And Paid For It In The Reliability Rankings

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Lexus, Subaru, and Toyota top Consumer Reports’ latest reliability rankings. Tesla climbs sharply, while Mazda tumbles thanks to trouble with new SUVs. Hybrids keep impressing, but EVs and PHEVs still cause trouble for owners. If you want a new car that spends more time on your driveway than at the dealer, Consumer Reports has some familiar advice. Stick with the usual suspects, be suspicious of shiny new tech, and maybe don’t volunteer to beta test an automaker’s latest big idea. At the top of the pile, Toyota grabbed first place with Subaru second and Lexus third. Honda and BMW rounded out the top five. Consumer Reports based the study on survey data covering about 380,000 vehicles, so this is the kind of league table that has credibility, and isn’t just the result of an angry guy yelling into a forum thread about his rogue SUV. Related: A CX-90 Owner Returned His New SUV After One Day, Bought Another, And Got The Same Problem If you’re wondering who had the best t...
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