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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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REO Wants $21,500 for the Runabout Gas Truck With a Clutch
REO is back, and the first truck on the board starts at $21,500. That is the starting price REO prints on reotrucks.com for the Runabout — billed as “America’s New Affordable Truck.” Reservations are open for $25, fully refundable. The factory pitch is body-on-frame, mechanical 4WD, a gasoline inline-four, Texas assembly, and a claimed ~600…
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BMW Priced the 2026 M2 Turbo Design Edition at $82,900 and Kept Only the Clutch
BMW priced the 2026 M2 Turbo Design Edition at $82,900. That is the base MSRP on BMW’s official M2 Turbo Design Edition press kit. Destination and handling are $1,175. Tax, title, and license are extra. The factory book lists one gearbox: a six-speed manual. No Steptronic. No dual-clutch. Three pedals only.
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Toyota Priced the 2027 GR86 at $31,500 and Kept the Clutch
Toyota priced the 2027 GR86 at $31,500 Base MSRP. Premium is $34,400. Both grades still print a six-speed manual.
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Subaru Priced the 2027 BRZ Limited at $36,140 and Kept the Clutch
Subaru priced the 2027 BRZ Limited at $36,140. That is the starting MSRP on Subaru’s official 2027 BRZ pricing release. Destination and delivery is $1,245 ($1,395 in Alaska; some Northeast and Hawaii retailers differ). Tax, title, and license are extra. The factory book puts a six-speed close-ratio manual on every BRZ as standard.
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