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Those taking delivery of the recently refreshed 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S may be disappointed to learn that their interactions with their new electric vehicles are about to get a little less physical, thanks to the discontinuation of the standard key fob. According to posts on Reddit and Rivian forums, buyers are being provided with card keys and assistance in setting up their smartphones as keys, but no physical key fobs were included. On realizing this, one owner reached out to a Rivian representative and was given the following response:

Rivian Owners Furious Their $70,000 EV Is Being Delivered Without The Most Basic Feature

It hasn't been a great few weeks for BMW. After recalling nearly 400,000 3 Series models for airbag-related issues, the German marque had to recall a further 1,145 cars for the same problem. Now, it's the turn of the MY2018-MY2023 X3. A total of 292,112 examples have been recalled, as the interior cargo rail can become damaged in a rear collision, resulting in the detachment of the cargo rail.

Hundreds Of Thousands Of BMW X3s Have A Dangerous Flaw

The pickup truck is synonymous with blue-collar Americans as a vehicle doing double duty as both a mode of transport and a means of carrying out hard work. The latter is a trait that would seem to perfectly line up with the concept of a manual gearbox, as both the pickup truck and the stick shift are signs that the operator is not afraid to put in the effort. The manual gearbox is simple, robust, and hard-working, as are America's pickups. So why, then, have their numbers dwindled?

There Are Only 2 Pickup Trucks Left In America With A Manual Transmission

Full-size luxury convertibles are scarce in today's automotive landscape, but Cadillac may be reviving the segment with the gorgeous Sollei, an all-electric concept that celebrates the automaker's legacy of high-end convertibles. Cadillac says the design pushes the envelope of "future bespoke commissions," which suggests the Sollei may make it to production - perhaps as a bespoke Spectre rival built in limited numbers. Sollei is a portmanteau of sun (Sol) and leisure (Lei), which is what this vehicle is all about.

Cadillac Sollei Is America's Answer To The Rolls-Royce Droptail

Decades ago, before General Motors was anything like the homogenized company it is today, brands under its wide-reaching corporate umbrella operated mostly independently of one another. Competition between the marques was commonplace and, in some cases, even encouraged by GM senior management. That meant each brand, for the most part, came up with their own engine designs. That all changed in the mid-1970s when GM shifted its outlook to be more streamlined and, unfortunately, cheaper.

The Rise And Fall Of The Short-Lived Cadillac Blackwing V8 Engine

V8s get a lot of attention when it comes to enthusiast cars, but the humble six-cylinder has become remarkably prevalent in an era where downsizing and turbocharging give you more power with a lower cylinder count. The six-cylinder strikes the balance between four and eight by providing a mix of an engine that can be smooth, reliable, and highly tuneable in the right scenarios. Six-cylinder engines in automotive use are typically found in four configurations:

The Most Powerful 6-Cylinder Production Engine Ever Made

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Tesla has confirmed that the Cybertruck range extender - due sometime shortly - will not have removable hardware. Cybertruck engineer Wes Morrill said via X that "any range extender offered by Tesla will be structurally mounted so it's safe in a crash," quashing any claims that the range extender pack would be detachable.

Tesla Cybertruck's 470-Mile Range Max Range Battery Costs More Than Just A Ton Of Money

Cadillac has unveiled the Sollei concept, an ultra-luxury four-seat convertible. The car is based on the Celestiq and “pushes the boundaries of future bespoke commissions.”. The attention to detail is impressive and the woodwork is a sight to behold. The Cadillac Celestiq marked the brand’s return to the ultra-luxury...

Cadillac Sollei Concept Is The Four-Seat Ultra-Luxury Convertible Of Our Dreams

When it comes to building engines, one philosophy is that the bigger, the better. Six cylinders? Why not eight? Ten? Twelve? Another philosophy is to work smarter, not harder. If you can get supercar specs out of six cylinders, why drag the car down with all that extra aluminum and cast iron? Track records are frequently made and broken on a difference of 100 pounds of curb weight, and with how much juice you can get out of turbochargers and electric motors these days, it's no wonder some of the quickest cars in the world have some of the leanest engines.

The Highest Horsepower V6 Engine Available In 2024

Karma Automotive teases two new models for August 16 reveal at The Quail. One of the models is referred to as the GT-UV, which may debut as a GT sports car and SUV combination with distinct design features. The automaker will also reveal the production-ready interior for the Kaveya electric...

A New Rival To The Lucid Gravity Is Coming Soon

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The 2.3-liter Ecoboost is a small-but-mighty Ford engine that's powered Mustangs, SUVs, pickups, and more. Here's every Ford model with one under the hood.

Every Ford Model Powered By The 2.3L Ecoboost Engine

After unveiling a one-off Frozen Orange M5 yesterday, BMW has now revealed M Performance upgrades for the 717-horsepower PHEV. M Performance accessories for the regular 5 Series and i5 have already been unveiled, and they're pretty impressive, but for the M5, BMW has turned things up to 11, with loads of carbon fiber all over the super sedan.

Porky BMW M5 Given A Lightweight Carbon Fiber Makeover

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Hennessey Venom F5 sets new half-mile speed record at 221.92 mph on an unprepared surface. Record set during a standard engineering session, not a dedicated record attempt. Half-mile speed faster by 15 mph and 28 mph than Rimac Nevera and Bugatti Chiron Super Sport, respectively. Hennessey is on track to...

Hennessey Smashes Hypercar Speed Record On The Road To 300 MPH

Designs for a new Mazda logo have appeared on the Japanese trademark site Chizai-Watch. The trademark, filed on July 22, was discovered by AutoGuide and shows a subtly refined evolution of the existing Mazda wings logo with less texture and sharper lines than the existing design. While the current badge looks like it was carved from metal, the new design is one-dimensional with no sculptural texture, following the trends of other automakers like Volkswagen, who have refined their corporate identities to create a cleaner, more modern feel. Including the very first logo of the company that eventually became Mazda, this is the 16th iteration of the Japanese automaker's branding.

Mazda Reinventing Its Identity For The 3rd Time This Century

The BMW M2 might have just received an update that’s seen its power bumped from 454 to 474bhp, but there’s still no sign of the inevitable Competition version that’ll likely see that figure taken even further. Luckily, the aftermarket tuning industry is there for people who can’t...

AutoID Will Give Your BMW M2 562bhp

Fourth-gen Porsche Cayenne will go all-electric alongside current V8 version. Porsche committed to offering ICE, EV, and hybrid options up to and beyond 2030. 800-volt architecture from Macan EV will be further enhanced, as will combustion and hybrid technologies. Porsche has just delivered big news, and it's melodic to the...

Porsche's Big V8 Decision Is Going To Make A Lot Of People Very Happy

Chrysler is recalling a total of 19,516 Pacifica PHEV minivans due to a fire risk. If this sounds familiar, it's because the electrified family hauler was recalled just two years ago for the same problem. At the time, Chrysler attempted to rectify the problem with a software update, but this didn't solve the problem.

20,000 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids Could Spontaneously Combust

The Porsche 911 has long attracted criticism and controversy. When its Stuttgart-based maker first showed the model back at the 1963 Geneva Motor Show, two things happened. First, Peugeot threatened to sue the company for calling its rear-engine, flat-six coupe the 901, hence the name being changed to 911. Second, media condemnation of the machine that would replace the beloved 356 was both swift and biting: Bigger, heavier, and a back seat? Porsche’s lost the plot! Later came the brand-destroying 928 that was meant to replace the 911, the horrible switch from air to water cooling with the 996-gen 911, rear-wheel steering with the 991, and then the 991.2 adopting turbocharging was the worst thing that’s ever happened. Until now. The 992.2 iteration of the 911 has a hybrid powertrain complete with a lithium-ion battery. Worst 911 ever? Not even kind of.

Driven! Is the 2025 Porsche 911 Hybrid Sacrilege or a Breakthrough?

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VW Saves Combustion Golf - With A Huge Catch

Gas-powered Mk8 Golf could be available until 2035 due to internal combustion engine sales bans in the EU, says development boss. VW may give the Mk8.5...

VW Saves Combustion Golf - With A Huge Catch

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