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BRABUS Turns the G 63 Into a 700-hp PowerXtra B40-700
BRABUS PowerXtra B40-700 takes the Mercedes-AMG G 63 to 515 kW / 700 hp and 950 Nm. Kit vs WIDESTAR, stock scoreboard, and no factory clutch.
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BMW Priced the 2027 M2 Coupe at $69,500 and Kept the Clutch
BMW priced the 2027 M2 Coupe from $69,500. That is the starting MSRP on BMW USA’s current M2 Coupe page. Destination and handling are $1,350. Tax, title, and license are extra. This is the rear-wheel-drive M2 — not the limited Turbo Design Edition Autogonzo already covered, and not the new M xDrive automatic sibling.
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BMW Priced the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter at $107,100 and Kept Only the Clutch
BMW priced the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter from $107,100. That is the base MSRP in the May 18, 2026 BMW PressClub USA release. Destination and handling are $1,350. Tax, title, and license are extra. The factory book puts a six-speed manual in exclusively. Rear-wheel drive only. No Steptronic option on this CS.
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Toyota Priced the 2026 GR Supra at $58,300 and Kept the Clutch
Toyota priced the 2026 GR Supra from $58,300. That is the Base MSRP for the 3.0 grade on Toyota’s official GR Supra page. The 3.0 Premium starts at $61,450. The MkV Final Edition starts at $69,350. Destination and handling are extra. Tax, title, and license are extra. Every grade prints a six-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission…
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Tesla Roadster’s Oct 1 Tease Puts Cold-Gas Thrusters on Acceleration and Cornering
Tesla’s Roadster page is a countdown to Oct 1, 8:30 p.m. EDT — no thruster specs on the live page. The teaser art and Musk’s SpaceX talk are why acceleration, cornering, and hover are back in the conversation.
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BMW Priced the 2027 M4 Coupe at $82,200 and Kept Only the Clutch
BMW priced the 2027 M4 Coupe from $82,200 on BMW USA. Destination is $1,175. The base Coupe keeps a 6-speed manual exclusively; Competition drops the clutch for Steptronic.
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Cadillac Priced the 2026 CT4-V Blackwing at $63,600 and Kept the Clutch
Cadillac priced the 2026 CT4-V Blackwing from $63,600. That is the starting figure on Cadillac’s official CT4-V Blackwing page. As-shown is listed at $64,825. Tax, title, and license are extra. The factory book puts a six-speed manual in the Blackwing as standard. A 10-speed automatic is available if you want to leave the clutch home.
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Acura Priced the 2026 Integra Type S at $53,900 and Kept Only the Clutch
Acura priced the 2026 Integra Type S at $53,900. That is the starting MSRP on Acura’s official 2026 Integra fact sheet. Destination and handling is $1,295. Tax, title, license, and premium paint are extra. The factory book puts a close-ratio six-speed manual in every Type S. No automatic. No CVT. Three pedals only.
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Porsche Priced the 2027 911 Carrera S Manual at $167,100 and Brought Back the Clutch
Porsche priced the 2027 911 Carrera S with MT Package at $167,100 for the coupe. That is the starting MSRP on Porsche’s official North America Newsroom release. The Cabriolet is $181,000. Delivery, processing, and handling is $2,350. Tax, title, and license are extra. The factory book puts a six-speed manual in this North America-only package.…
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