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BMW Smashes V-8 Sales Records as Century Breaks Free, Tesla Faces EV Showdown, and Ford’s Drift-Ready Mustang RTR Steals the Spotlight

BMW’s ICE power surge bucks the EV tide, Toyota elevates Century above Lexus, Tesla and Hyundai go head-to-head, and Ford turns the Mustang into a turbocharged weapon.

October 16, 2025

BMW Had 'Record High' V-8 Sales Last Year

As BMW pushes further into electrification, it continues to go from strength to strength with internal-combustion cars.

www.motor1.com/news/775766/bmw-v-8-sales-record

Century Breaks Free To Become Toyota’s New Flagship Brand Above Lexus | Carscoops

Chairman Akio Toyoda wants something “above Lexus,” and he believes the Century should fill that role

www.carscoops.com/2025/10/this-is-how-toyota-will-differentiate-its-high-end-brands

Refreshed 2026 Alfa Romeo Tonale Drops Hybrid, Adds Sick-Ass Tri-Spoke Wheels - Jalopnik

The only powertrain option is now the 268-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, and aside from the awesome wheels and updated front end, not much has changed.

www.jalopnik.com/1998211/2026-alfa-romeo-tonale-refresh-drops-hybrid-details

We Tested the Tesla Model Y vs. the Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which EV Really Wins?

One of these was the world's top-selling car, but is it the best EV?

www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a68881653/2026-tesla-model-y-vs-2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-comparison-test

Cadillac CT4, CT5 Will Be Axed in 2026, But the CT5 Will Return — With Internal Combustion Power

Start crossing those fingers now for a new Blackwing.

www.roadandtrack.com/news/a69046934/cadillac-ct4-ct5-discontinued-model-year-2026-ct5-will-return

Stellantis Is Making a Huge $13 Billion U.S. Production Commitment

Stellantis is investing $13B over the next four years to ramp up U.S. production, reopen plants, and add 5,000+ jobs.

www.autoblog.com/news/stellantis-is-making-a-huge-13-billion-u-s-production-commitment

Ready To Drift, Ready To Rock, Ready To Roll: The 2026 Ford Mustang RTR Is Coming

Ford just turned the Mustang into a drift-ready turbo Beast with Dark Horse DNA.

www.hotcars.com/new-2026-ford-mustang-rtr-turbocharged-ready-to-rock-coming

2027 BMW X7 Rendering Previews the Next Flagship SUV – Split Headlights, Hidden Door Handles, and More

A new 2027 BMW X7 rendering imagines Bavaria’s next luxury flagship SUV with split headlights, flush door handles, and a sleek Neue Klasse-inspired design.

www.bmwblog.com/2025/10/15/2027-bmw-x7-rendering-g67-design-preview

Subaru Teases Two STI Models Set to Unveil at the Japan Mobility Show

A pair of world premieres—one BEV, one ICE-powered—could point to what comes after the WRX STI.

www.autoweek.com/news/a69045467/subaru-sti-models-teaser

Lamborghini's First Hybrid Is A Decade-Old V10 Monster With 900 HP

This forgotten concept could have changed Lamborghini's trajectory forever, but it was shelved in favor of the Urus.

carbuzz.com/lamborghini-asterion-first-hybrid

This Bonkers 1,000 HP Trans Am Restomod Can Now Be Yours

The Trans Am Super Duty has a supercharged 7.4-liter V-8 engine that produces over 1,000 hp, and now you can have it.

robbreport.com/motors/cars/pontiac-trans-am-super-duty-1000-horsepower-1237256948

2027 Mercedes-AMG GLA With EQ Technology Comes Out To Play

The popular GLA will undergo a generational change in 2026 for model year 2027, adopting the clever platform of the redesigned CLA

www.autoevolution.com/news/2027-mercedes-amg-gla-with-eq-technology-comes-out-to-play-259265.html

The Volkswagen Golf GTI / R Is the 2026 MotorTrend Car of the Year

VW’s beloved hatchback delivers meaningful upgrades to earn its place as a three-time Car of the Year winner.

www.motortrend.com/news/volkswagen-golf-gti-r-2026-car-of-the-year

Why The BMW iX3's Kidney Grille Is Such A Big Deal

No, it's not the design. It goes deeper than that. We speak to BMW executives about why the new iX3 grille is a sea change for the carmaker.

insideevs.com/features/775893/bmw-ix3-grille-sustainability-podcast

When Horsepower Meets Hackers: The Cool Tech Inside Supercars and How It Could Be Exploited

Supercars are becoming increasingly connected—what can hackers exploit? Is there a way to stay secure? Read on to learn more.

www.supercars.net/blog/when-horsepower-meets-hackers-the-cool-tech-inside-supercars-and-how-it-could-be-exploited

F1 Store | The Official Formula One Store - Formula 1 Shop

Welcome to the Official F1 Online Store! Shop a huge range of 100% authentic merchandise - get the latest fashion for all F1 fans. Fast worldwide delivery

f1store2.formula1.com/fr/?SSAID=6131930&_s=afl_impact&irclickid=SQ8WytWM4xycWE-UPF2Jz0XpUkpyBNSxMTdaQc0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=Impact

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