News•Mar 10, 2026
Infiniti May Dust Off 'Red Sport' Badge for Hotter QX80 to Battle Cadillac Escalade-V
Infiniti is fast‑tracking a performance‑focused QX80 Red Sport SUV, slated for U.S. dealer delivery by next spring with roughly 600 horsepower. The limited‑run model will carry a 10 percent price premium and an annual production target of 600 units, reviving the Red Sport badge after its recent use on sedans. A more extreme Track Spec version, featuring up to 680 horsepower, is expected around 2028, while a rugged Terrain Spec overlander remains in early development. The move positions Infiniti to compete directly with Cadillac’s Escalade‑V in the high‑end performance SUV segment.
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Ford CEO Farley: They'll Have to Rip the Mustang's Stick Shift 'Out of Our Cold, Dead Hands'
Ford CEO Jim Farley declared at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix that the company will not abandon the manual transmission in the Mustang, echoing the iconic “cold, dead hands” phrase. While the EcoBoost variant already shed its manual option due...
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Alpine's New A110 Replacement Could Offer a Gas Engine After All
Alpine is preparing a next‑generation A110 on its new Alpine Performance Platform, which features an 800‑volt aluminum architecture and a split‑battery layout for optimal weight distribution. While the company has touted an all‑electric version, CEO Philippe Krief confirmed the platform...
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Cadillac F1 Proved It Deserves a Place on the Grid. Now, It Has to Find Performance
Cadillac's Formula 1 entry survived its maiden race in Melbourne, with Sergio Perez crossing the line in P16 and Valtteri Bottas retiring after a steering‑wheel issue. The weekend marked several firsts – running two cars simultaneously, executing the team's inaugural live pit stop...
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News•Mar 10, 2026
Honda Is Firing Up Parts Production for the 1st-Gen Acura NSX
Honda announced the launch of a Heritage Parts program to supply genuine and compatible components for the first‑generation Acura NSX, coinciding with Acura’s 40th anniversary. The initiative offers two categories—original‑material reproductions and modern‑method supplier parts—available through U.S. dealers this summer....
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News•Mar 10, 2026
The Porsche Cayenne S Electric Is a Mid-Tier Powerhouse of an EV SUV
Porsche has added a mid‑tier model to its electric Cayenne lineup, the Cayenne S Electric, delivering 539 hp (657 hp with launch control) and a 0‑60 mph time of 3.6 seconds. The SUV is equipped with a 113 kWh battery that can charge from 10 % to 80 %...
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News•Mar 9, 2026
Lia Block Switches to Hyundai I20 N Rally2, Sets Her Sights on WRC: 'I Want to Go to the Top'
Lia Block, 19, announced she will contest the full 2026 American Rally Association (ARA) calendar driving a factory‑supported Hyundai i20 N Rally2 with co‑driver Alex Gelsomino. The move adds another OEM‑backed entry to the ARA grid as Hyundai expands its...
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