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2026 Ram 1500 Rebel X Returns With Rough Road Cruise Control and $91,175 Starting Price

8+ hour, 20+ min ago  (180+ words) The 2026 model year marks the return of the Ram 1500 Rebel X, rejoining the brand's light-duty pickup portfolio by popular demand. The package is offered as an upgrade to the Rebel configured with the Level 2 Equipment Group and the 3.0-litre SO…...

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motorillustrated.com > toyota-launches-2026-bz-woodland-from-63300 > 176009 > amp

Toyota Launches 2026 bZ Woodland From $63,300

8+ hour, 37+ min ago  (408+ words) Toyota's new battery-electric SUV, the 2026 bZ Woodland, arrives in dealerships nationwide next month as the brand's most off-road-oriented BEV offering to dat, priced from $63,300 with fees. The Woodland joins the recently refreshed bZ SUV and the newly introduced C-HR battery-electric…...

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Lexus, Buick Lead 2026 J.D. Power Dependability Study as Software Issues Push Problems to Record High

8+ hour, 44+ min ago  (282+ words) Long-term vehicle dependability in the United States has reached its lowest level since the study methodology was revised in 2022, according to the 2026 Vehicle Dependability Study released by J.D. Power. The industry average rose to 204 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), up two PP100 from 2025. Lower…...

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motorillustrated.com > trump-wants-chinese-vehicles-built-in-the-u-s > 175966 > amp

Trump wants Chinese vehicles built in the U.S.

10+ hour, 28+ min ago  (684+ words) Under this framework, partners would share profits as well as certain technological expertise. The objective would be to manage the potential entry of Chinese technology into the U.S. market while maintaining strategic control on the American side. In practical terms, it…...

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motorillustrated.com > 2026-toyota-bz-woodland-first-drive-serious-stuff > 175902

2026 Toyota BZ Woodland First Drive: Serious Stuff

14+ hour, 22+ min ago  (889+ words) The 2026 bZ Woodland rides on Toyota's dedicated e-TNGA electric vehicle platform, a structure engineered specifically for battery-electric models. The battery pack is mounted low within the floor, contributing to a lower centre of gravity and improved torsional rigidity compared to…...

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motorillustrated.com > gm-keeps-silverado-ev-in-play-as-electric-pickup-segment-contracts > 175970

GM Keeps Silverado EV in Play as Electric Pickup Segment Contracts

14+ hour, 30+ min ago  (383+ words) How long will General Motors continue building Silverado/Sierra EV while competitors are all but gone? The American full-size battery-electric pickup market lost major players in 2025, with fewer active nameplates and lower overall demand. While several automakers have reconsidered their…...

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motorillustrated.com > 2026-porsche-macan-gts-electric-first-drive-the-right-combination-even-when-electric > 175828

2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric First Drive: The Right Combination, Even When Electric

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (558+ words) Strengths True GTS-worthy performance Ultra-fast charging and modern architecture Exceptional chassis for an SUV Sporty, high-tech cabin Weaknesses Price climbs quickly into stratospheric territory Unavoidable weight of an electric SUV Numerous options" dangerous for the wallet At Porsche, the GTS…...

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motorillustrated.com > after-concealed-door-handles-china-takes-aim-at-screen-only-dashboards > 175842

After Concealed Door Handles, China Takes Aim at Screen-Only Dashboards

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (323+ words) After having legislated against hidden electronic door handles in the name of safety, China is now looking at requiring physical buttons for safety-critical functions. In an effort to reduce driver distractions and improve automotive safety, the Chinese Ministry of Industry…...

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motorillustrated.com > 2026-honda-passport-trailsport-review-exactly-what-it-promises > 175036

2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Review: Exactly What It Promises

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (19+ words) 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Review: Exactly What It Promises'Motor Illustrated 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport Review: Exactly What It Promises...

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motorillustrated.com > 250000-for-a-cadillac-ct5-v-blackwing-le-monstre-in-ontario-investment-or-pure-madness > 175754

$250,000 for a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Le Monstre in Ontario: Investment or Pure Madness?

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (402+ words) In June 2024, during the 101st running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Cadillac unveiled the Le Monstre edition of the CT5-V Blackwing. The model pays tribute to the Cadillac that competed at Le Mans in 1950. At the time, race regulations allowed…...