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A 16-Year-Old Mitsubishi Nearly Outsold The Brand’s Entire Lineup Combined

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Mitsubishi’s oldest SUV nearly doubled its sales in the first quarter. The Outlander Sport dates back to 2010 and has had three facelifts. Newer Outlander and Outlander PHEV both lost nearly half their buyers. Car buyers don’t always follow logic, and Mitsubishi’s latest sales figures prove it. Demand for the aging Outlander Sport has surged across the US this year, even as interest in the larger, far more competent and modern Outlander continues to slip. It’s an odd reversal, especially when the latter is easily the brand’s strongest offering. Read: Toyota’s Most Forgettable SUV Outsold Mitsubishi’s Entire Lineup In the first three months of the year, Mitsubishi moved 12,076 Outlander Sport models, marking a massive 74.8% jump from the 6,910 sold in Q1 last year. It’s not just a rebound, either. This is the model’s best opening quarter since 2021, when sales hit 15,356 units. Since then, the numbers had steadily dropped to 3,707 in Q1 2022, 4,613 in Q1 2023, and 4,569...
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BMW Once Owned Range Rover, Now It Wants To Make One

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BMW may launch a rugged luxury SUV to rival Range Rover in 2029. Exec says multiple powertrains still under evaluation for future off-roader. New flagship could replace XM, combine luxury and real off-road grit. It’s easy to forget that between 1994 and 2000 Land Rover and its prestigious Range Rover flagship were under BMW control. Well, maybe BMW is getting nostalgic about missed opportunities because the word is that the German brand has plans to tackle the Range Rover head-on with a rugged, ultra-luxurious SUV . The idea isn’t locked in yet, but it’s clearly more than idle chatter. Speaking at a recent event in Munich, senior vice president of Neue Klasse, Mike Reichelt, made it clear BMW is actively exploring new directions. “In principle, we look at the market, and we look at options to increase our product portfolio,” he told Australia’s Carsales website. Related: BMW’s Next M Badge Might Land On Skid Plates, Not Carbon Splitters That includes going tougher than...
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Drivers Trusted Ford’s BlueCruise So Much That Neither Touched The Brakes Before Fatal Crashes

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NTSB says Ford drivers became too reliant on BlueCruise in two fatal 2024 crashes. Investigators found no braking or steering inputs before either car hit stopped traffic. Ford may have to limit speeding, improve monitoring, and keep AEB active. There’s an uncomfortable truth surrounding cars and autonomy right now. Systems are better than ever before, and that’s great, but it’s also deceiving. Science has proven that humans struggle to maintain focus on tasks where our direct interaction is rarely required. According to the NTSB, a mix of that factor and autonomous technology played a role in two fatal accidents involving Ford’s BlueCruise technology . On Tuesday, the agency concluded that overreliance on Ford’s hands-free driver-assist tech contributed to separate crashes in Texas and Pennsylvania that killed three people in total. What Happened In These Accidents? In both cases, 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-Es operating with BlueCruise engaged, slammed into stationary ve...
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The Genesis GV70 Gets A Dark Makeover With A Punchy Interior Surprise

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Genesis has introduced the 2027 GV70 Prestige Graphite. Sports gloss black mirrors, dark chrome trim, and 21-inch wheels. Cabin features carbon fiber trim and Nappa leather seats. Genesis has used the New York Auto Show to introduce the 2027 GV70 Prestige Graphite. It follows the G70 variant and is billed as a dark and sporty trim. The automaker said surprisingly little about the crossover, but it’s presumably based on the GV70 Sport Prestige . Regardless, the model features a lightly revised exterior with dark chrome trim and gloss black mirror caps. It also rides on a stylish set of 21-inch alloy wheels that feature a dark metallic finish that contrasts with red brake calipers. More: Genesis Remembered The G70 Exists And Gave It Something Fancy The Prestige Graphite will be offered in four different colors including two new hues known as Bering Blue and Ceres Blue Matte. Customers can also get Makalu Gray or Uyuni White. The upgrades continue inside as the cabi...
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US Senator Calls Chinese Cars “Cancer,” Wants Permanent Ban

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US lawmaker wants permanent block on Chinese cars, software, and partnerships. Industry groups back ban, citing security fears and unfair competition concerns. Trump previously signaled openness to Chinese brands building factories in US. Chinese-brand cars now account for one in 10 new cars sold in Europe, but you won’t find a BYD or Xiaomi on sale in the US, and one Ohio senator is determined to maintain that situation. He wants to make absolutely sure Chinese car brands never make it to America in the form of auto imports, partnerships, or even just lines of code buried in software. Senator Bernie Moreno is preparing legislation that goes beyond the current restrictions introduced in early 2025 by the Biden administration. Those rules already shut out Chinese passenger cars over concerns they could harvest sensitive driver data. Moreno’s proposal aims to slam every remaining door, then double lock them just in case. More: Toyota Is Selling A New EV In China For Les...
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A 22-Vehicle Plan By 2030 Is Genesis’s Answer To BMW, Mercedes, And Everyone Else

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Genesis will launch 22 new or updated vehicles in North America by 2030. The expansion covers new models, refreshed trims, and fresh powertrains. Passenger cars, including potentially the G70, remain part of the plan. Plenty of luxury brands build somewhat middling products. Ones that look fancy but are just front-wheel drive, mostly underwhelming to drive, people movers. Genesis is decidedly different and isn’t resting on its laurels either. At the New York International Auto Show today, Genesis president and CEO José Muñoz announced that the brand plans to launch 22 all-new or significantly updated vehicles in North America between now and 2030. Read: Genesis Is Finally Done Being A Fancier Hyundai That’s quite the product blitz for a brand that’s still relatively new on the luxury scene. The 22 launches will cover the U.S. and Canada , and Genesis says they’ll include not just completely new vehicles, but also updated versions of existing models, fresh trims, new p...
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Mercedes Spits Out Four SUVs At Once, Adds Stars To Literally Everything

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Mercedes has introduced the facelifted GLE and GLS. Models sport lightly revised styling and starry lights. Crossover has new V8 and three 12.3-inch displays. In one fell swoop, Mercedes has introduced the facelifted GLE, GLE Coupe, and GLE 53 Hybrids. They also unveiled the freshened GLS because, sure, why not. The automaker is billing this as an “extensive update” as the GLE has approximately 3,000 new or revised components. The changes are immediately apparent as the crossovers adopt a new front fascia with a larger grille that features an illuminated central star as well as an available light up surround. They’re joined by starry headlights and new intakes, which feature subtle stars on their trim pieces. More: Star-Stricken Mercedes GLC EV Debuts With A Grille Big Enough To Swallow The BMW iX3 The profile betrays the crossover’s age, but Mercedes tried to keep things fresh with a handful of updates. However, they largely fly under the radar as the company added ...
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