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Slate Auto Reveals Pricing and Opens Preorders in June 2026: What the Startup’s New Affordable EV Could Mean for 2027 Entry-Level Electric Car Buyers, Tesla’s Low-Cost Plans, and the Fight for a Truly Cheap American EV
Slate Auto shares pricing and opens June 2026 preorders for an affordable EV, raising big questions about whether truly cheap American EVs can exist.
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2027 Audi RS5 First Drive Review: Can Audi’s Heavier, Tech-Packed Performance Coupe Still Outsmart the BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance?
Despite the extra weight and software, the 2027 Audi RS5 still drives like a wicked road car that refuses to feel sterile.
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Why 2026 and 2027 Honda Civic Type R, Hyundai Elantra N, and Volkswagen Golf GTI Owners Are Building a New DIY Front-Wheel-Drive Track Community: Brake Cooling, Tire Rotation Strategy, Alignment Basics, and Pad-and-Fluid Upgrades That Keep Daily-Driven Hot Hatches Fast and Reliable
A new DIY FWD track community is taking shape around the Civic Type R, Elantra N, and Golf GTI with smart brake cooling, tires, and fluid upgrades.
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May 2026 U.S. Auto Sales Hold Steady as EV Momentum Cools and Hybrids Gain Ground: What Current Demand Means for 2026–2027 Models From GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, and Tesla
May 2026 U.S. auto sales stayed resilient, but the mix shifted as EV growth cooled and hybrids surged—reshaping what 2026–2027 buyers will want.
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2026 Lexus ES 500e First Drive Review: Can Lexus’s New Electric Luxury Sedan Really Challenge the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE on Range, Comfort, and Value?
The 2026 Lexus ES 500e brings a new electric luxury vibe, targeting BMW i5 and Mercedes EQE with a focus on range, comfort, and value.
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Why 2026 and 2027 Toyota Prius Prime, Honda Civic Hybrid, and Kia K4 Hybrid Owners Are Building a New High-MPG DIY Community: Tires, Brake Upgrades, Aero Tweaks, Scan-Tool Diagnostics, and Practical Mods That Make Efficient Daily Drivers More Fun Without Looking Tacky
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