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Tesla’s Designer Put a 400-hp LS2 in a Pontiac Solstice
Franz von Holzhausen designed the Solstice, then showed Jay Leno his personal Mallett LS2 conversion. 400 hp, five-speed, badges off.
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Koenigsegg Built 70 CCGT1s at 1,600 hp and Sold Them All
70 cars. 1,600 hp on E85. All allocated before the Monterey debut. Official Koenigsegg photos.
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BMW Showed the M Concept Neue Klasse With Four Motors and Still Will Not Price It
The all-electric M Concept Neue Klasse had its North American premiere at Monterey. Four motors. More than 100 kWh. 800-volt. No power figure. No price. Official BMW photos.
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Toyota Lapped the GR GT at Laguna Seca and Still Will Not Price It
The GR GT and GR GT3 ran uncamouflaged at Laguna Seca. 641 hp or greater, still a target. Launch around 2027. No price. Official Toyota photos.
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The Slate Truck Starts at $24,950 and Claims 205 Miles
Slate priced the two-seat electric pickup at $24,950 before destination and claims 205 miles. Squareback and Fastback SUVs start at $29,950. First deliveries Q4 2026 from Warsaw, Indiana.
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The 2026 Porsche Macan Electric Starts at $80,300 and Claims 315 Miles
Porsche priced the all-electric Macan at $80,300. Five US trims, 315 EPA miles on the rear-driver, 270 kW and 10-80 in 21 minutes. NACS via adapter. Official Porsche photos.
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The 2027 Infiniti QX65 Starts at $53,990 and Wants to Be an FX
Infiniti priced the QX65 at $53,990 before destination. Fastback two-row, 268-hp VC-Turbo, built in Smyrna. Official Infiniti photos.
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The 2026 Jeep Cherokee Starts at $36,995 and Claims 500 Miles
Jeep brought the Cherokee back as a $36,995 midsize hybrid that claims 37 mpg and more than 500 miles to a tank. Official Stellantis specs, official Jeep photos.
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