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Toyota’s Small Truck, Polestar’s 900 HP Threat, and a Manual Z Nismo Signal a Wild Shift in Cars

Toyota’s Small Truck, Polestar’s 900 HP Threat, and a Manual Z Nismo Signal a Wild Shift in Cars

From Toyota reviving legends and chasing Maverick buyers to Polestar gunning for Porsche and Nissan finally giving enthusiasts what they asked for, the next few years are about disruption, speed, and value.

September 04, 2025

Toyota Is Building a Small Truck to Rival the Maverick. Here's Everything We Know

Toyota aims to challenge the Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz with its own small pickup truck, slated for release in 2027.

www.motor1.com/features/771066/toyota-small-pickup-maverick-rival-horsepower-price-details

Polestar 5 Leak Hints At Near 900 HP And Features Porsche Should Worry About | Carscoops

After a lengthy delay, the Polestar 5 could arrive later this year with two Launch Editions

www.carscoops.com/2025/09/spec-leak-suggests-polestar-5-could-trounce-the-porsche-taycan

Nissan Z Nismo Is Finally Getting A Manual Transmission, So Stop Complaining And Buy One - Jalopnik

We all remember when everyone on Al Gore's internet complained and said they'd buy one if it had a manual transmission. Well, here you go, dammit.

www.jalopnik.com/1958289/nissan-z-nismo-finally-getting-manual-transmission

New Toyota Celica Could Reportedly Go Mid-Engine and AWD, While Supra Could Pack 500 HP?

Oh, and both are allegedly being developed with a manual transmission in mind.

www.roadandtrack.com/news/a65972854/toyota-reportedly-plans-500-hp-supra-mid-engine-awd-celica

Audi Launches Sleek 2025 A6 Sedan Lease Offer for September

Audi’s stylish 2025 A6 sedan is now available with a limited-time lease offer this September — here’s what you need to know.

www.autoblog.com/carbuying/2025-audi-a6-sedan-lease-offer-september

The Only Two Japanese Cars That Can Outrun A 2025 Corvette C8

With a 2.9-second 0-60 mph time, the Corvette C8 is one swift sports car - but these two Japanese cars easily keep up.

www.hotcars.com/only-japanese-cars-that-can-outrun-2025-corvette-c8

Do BMWs Really Hold Their Value Or Are You Buying Just To Lose Out?

BMW is known for its 'sheer driving pleasure' slogan, but is the depreciation steering you off a cliff?

carbuzz.com/do-bmws-hold-their-value-or-buying-to-lose-out

Daniel Ricciardo’s Aston Martin Valkyrie Could Be Yours for $3 Million

Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo’s barely driven 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie will be put up for bid by Broad Arrow Auctions later this fall.

robbreport.com/motors/cars/daniel-ricciardo-aston-martin-valkyrie-auction-1237013685

Land Rover "Baby" Defender Looks Like a Modern Freelander in New Renderings

The Land Rover Defender 80 / Defender Sport is expected to come out in 2027 with electric firepower solely as a Mercedes "Baby" G-Class rival

www.autoevolution.com/news/land-rover-baby-defender-looks-like-a-modern-freelander-in-new-renderings-256882.html

Up to $100k For Your Startup - Credit is Not A Factor

Get up to $100k for your business idea, startup, or business expansion. Credit is not a factor.

fundwise.com/money?am_id=getbizfunding

2029 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat / Banshee / Demon / Redeye: Dodge’s Wildest Car Is Getting Wilder

Dodge has no shortage of badass names to use, but whatever you call it, this V-8-powered car needs to be a drag-strip monster.

www.motortrend.com/news/2029-dodge-charger-srt-banshee-hellcat-demon-redeye-future-cars

Slate Says Some People Will Still Get Its Truck For Under $20,000. Here's How

Slate may no longer be eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit, but there's still a way to get one for far less than the sticker price.

insideevs.com/news/770963/slate-truck-state-tax-incentive

The Kia EV5 is the affordable electric SUV we want, but can't have

Kia launched the EV5 in South Korea, its stylish new Sportage-sized electric SUV. With prices starting at just $35,000, the...

electrek.co/2025/09/03/kia-ev5-is-the-affordable-electric-suv-we-want-but-cant-have

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