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roadandtrack.com > news > a71/91/8945 > urban-automotive-land-rover-defender-carbon-fiber-sport-truck

This British Company Is Turning the Land Rover Defender Into a Carbon-Fiber-Bodied Sport Truck

4+ hour, 20+ min ago  (232+ words) Urban Automotive's Widetrack Avontur replaces the Defender 110's rear with a hand-built carbon-fiber pickup bed. The Goodwood Festival of Speed has no shortage of exciting new car debuts. But one of the most intriguing this year wasn’t a car; it…...

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roadandtrack.com > news > a71/89/7876 > vw-proposed-restructuring-may-be-on-hold-union-reps-reportedly-blocking-job-cuts

VW's Proposed Restructuring May Be On Hold As Union Reps Reportedly Block Job Cuts

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (299+ words) The automaker's unique governance structure places a lot of power in the hands of its labor representatives. They pushed back against management's latest ideas. The initial plan drew immediate ire from the automaker’s German workforce on Thursday, with the nation’s…...

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roadandtrack.com > news > a71/87/3228 > bmw-x5-defines-technology-agnostic-approach-to-powerplants

The New BMW X5's 'Technology Agnostic' Powertrain Approach Is All About Options for Success

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (110+ words) There are five different powertrains available for the new crossover. That's to ensure regulations never get in the way of the SUV's success. McLaren Teases Extreme 750S Variant Named '788HS' EU Mandates Driver Monitoring for New Registrations Fiat Executives Are Considering a…...

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roadandtrack.com > news > a71/83/7436 > cadillac-recall-vistiq-suv-3rd-row-seat-safety-concerns

Cadillac Recalling More Than 14,500 Vistiq SUVs Because the 3rd-Row Seats Could Trap Passengers

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (286+ words) The luxury EV's one-touch folding third-row seats can fail to reverse when they meets resistance. Cadillac is recalling more than 14,000 2026 and 2027 model year Vistiq SUVs over a defect that could turn a convenience feature into a safety hazard. The electric…...

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roadandtrack.com > news > a71/59/1276 > 2027-mercedes-amg-gle63-s-and-gls63-flat-plane-crank-v-8

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S and GLS63 Adopt the Flat-Plane Crank V-8

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (275+ words) While the updated interior balances big screens with physical controls. Mercedes-Benz launched its revised GLE-Class and GLS-Class SUVs earlier this year, and now it’s AMG’s turn to get in on the fun. On Monday, Mercedes pulled the covers off the…...

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roadandtrack.com > news > a71/57/4070 > ford-solution-reduce-engine-recalls

Ford Thinks It Has the Solution to Reduce Engine Recalls: AI-Driven Daily Teardowns at Every Factory

4+ week, 8+ hour ago  (557+ words) Daily engine teardowns at every manufacturing plant are already yielding improved metrics, Ford says. Ford has a self-admitted recall problem. It broke records in 2025 for the most vehicles recalled in a single year, totaling 12.9 million cars from 153 separate recalls. The…...

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roadandtrack.com > news > a71/57/0894 > jeep-win-a-wrangler-named-george-washington

If You're an American Named 'George Washington,' Jeep Might Give You a Free Wrangler

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (252+ words) If Team U.S.A. wins the World Cup this summer, 100 lucky Americans who share a moniker with our first president could drive home in a new 4x4. This Friday at 9 p.m. Eastern time, the United States of America will be competing in its first…...

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roadandtrack.com > news > a71/50/9031 > california-tire-efficiency-program

California's Tire Efficiency Program Could Change the State's Landscape for Driving Enthusiasts

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (479+ words) Lowering costs and increasing efficiency are the goals, but concerns over high-performance tire availability remain front of mind for many. If you’re anything like us, you instantly have a million questions, most of them concerns over whether your favorite performance…...

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roadandtrack.com > news > a71/52/5688 > congressional-bill-ban-chinese-connected-cars-from-entering-usa-from-canada-or-mexico

Congressional Bill Would Ban Chinese Cars from Crossing Into U.S. from Canada or Mexico

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (294+ words) A new act from a congresswoman and a senator from Michigan aims to keep vehicles from scooping up data inside the Union. Stevens's office noted that Chinese automakers have rapidly expanded in Mexico, where they reportedly now account for roughly…...

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roadandtrack.com > sponsored > a71/46/0245 > tuxmats-custom-fit-floor-mats-are-engineered-to-elevate-your-interior

TuxMat’s Custom-Fit Floor Mats Are Engineered to Elevate Your Interior

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (253+ words) Precision fit, three-layer construction, and the kind of detail most floor mats overlook. Floor mats occupy the most heavily trafficked space in the cabin and absorb the consequences of daily life, from salt, slush, and gravel to misdirected french fries....

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