GM's new 8.3-liter Duramax diesel for 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD produces 555 horsepower and 1,230 lb-ft of torque, surpassing Ford's Power Stroke and Ram's Cummins on paper. However, raw engine numbers don't determine real-world towing capability, which depends on truck configuration, payload capacity, cooling, and braking systems. Full comparisons await pricing, fuel economy data, and long-term durability results when the trucks reach dealers in late 2026.
Hyundai is expected to outsell Ford for the first time in the third quarter with 511,421 units versus Ford's 504,172, making Hyundai the third best-selling automaker in the U.S. behind GM and Toyota. Detroit automakers Ford and GM are hampered by limited hybrid vehicle offerings as the hybrid market grows amid high gas prices, while Toyota narrows its sales gap with GM and could overtake it for annual sales leadership.
Hyundai Motor is expected to outsell Ford in third-quarter U.S. sales for the first time, with forecasts showing Hyundai gaining 6.5% year-over-year while Ford declines 7.1%, making Hyundai the third-largest automaker behind GM and Toyota. Detroit automakers are hampered by limited hybrid offerings as the market shifts toward fuel-efficient vehicles amid high gas prices and production challenges.
Comma.ai, founded by George Hotz, is under federal investigation by NHTSA after five crashes involving its hands-off driving assistance technology, including two fatal incidents that killed three people. The crashes involved the system failing to detect or respond to stopped vehicles, with some incidents potentially involving modified versions of the software.
Toyota is selling a road version of its GR GT3 race car, reversing the typical automaker approach by designing the race car first and adapting it for street use. The road car shares over 80% of components with the race version and features a 641-horsepower hybrid-assisted 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, marking Toyota's most serious effort to compete in top-tier motorsports since the Lexus RC F GT3.
A 1984 Ford F-150 converted into Lord Humungus's vehicle from Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior is being auctioned on Bring a Trailer. Built by Tacoma-based Mad Max Cars, the single-seater custom rig features a 5.8-liter V-8 engine, PA system, and flame-shooting exhaust pipes. The auction ends September 23.
Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on US goods from politically pivotal states like Texas after Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian products, but polling at a Republican convention in Dallas showed American voters remain largely unfamiliar with the trade dispute and unlikely to change their support for Trump over the issue.
The Jaguar XJ220 was an unofficial project that became the world's fastest production car at 217 mph, debuting at the 1988 British Motor Show. Originally planned as a Group B racer with a V12, it was produced as a road car priced at £415,554, but disappointing sales during the early 1990s recession and the lack of promised V12 engine led to cancellations. Despite commercial struggles, the XJ220's aluminum honeycomb chassis and turbocharged engine innovations influenced subsequent Jaguar models.
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AGC CEO Stuart Ford argues that the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery antitrust complaint fails to address threats to independent film and international television production, sectors that face eroding Pay-1 license fees and reduced negotiating leverage with streamers as the number of major buyers shrinks from five to four.
General Motors introduced a new 6.6-liter Gen 6 small block V-8 engine for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, producing 481 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque—making it the most powerful naturally aspirated pickup engine. The engine features increased displacement, a higher 12.5:1 compression ratio, a new dual fuel injection system combining direct and port injection, and a completely redesigned oiling system addressing reliability issues from the previous 6.2-liter engine.