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Toyota And BMW Are Burning Cooking Oil In Regular Gas Cars In Spain
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649455_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649455_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649455_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649455_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649455_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649455_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-2048x1152.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:100%"><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>BMW and Toyota launched a six-month renewable gasoline pilot in Spain.</li><li>Existing gasoline vehicles will operate exclusively on renewable fuel.</li><li>The project seeks to influence Europe’s future emissions regulations.</li></ul></div></div><p>While America might be back to <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/02/gms-new-small-block-v8/" type="post" id="3368325">embracing thirsty engines</a>, <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/europe/" type="post_tag" id="2781">Europe</a> is still decidedly going the opposite direction. Now, some of the biggest players in the industry are uniting to show off a new path forward. A six-month pilot program that began this month is set to prove that renewable gasoline can reduce carbon emissions. Importantly, it’s trying to prove it can do that without requiring massive changes to internal combustion technology.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); } }); </script></div><p>The big players here consist of <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/bmw/" type="post_tag" id="49">BMW</a>, Toyota, Bosch, and Repsol. The project will deploy around 20 BMW and Toyota vehicles fueled exclusively with Repsol’s Nexa 95 renewable gasoline. Bosch will provide its “Digital Fuel Twin” technology, which tracks fuel usage throughout the supply chain and verifies that each vehicle is operating on certified renewable fuel.</p><p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/04/sedan-segment-revival/" type="post" id="3412659">Automakers Killed Sedans For SUVs, Now They Want Them Back</a></strong></p><p>According to the companies, the pilot has three primary goals. The first is proving renewable gasoline can be supplied through existing public fuel stations. The second is validating Bosch’s digital certification system for renewable fuels. Finally, the partners want to demonstrate that today’s gasoline-powered vehicles can immediately operate on renewable fuel without mechanical modifications or new infrastructure.</p><div class="ad-placement extra__ad_tbl"><div id="ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform === "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a"); } }); </script></div><p><strong>Renewable How?</strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-scaled.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image-block"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-scaled.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-400x267.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-768x512.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-2048x1366.webp 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px"></source><img decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-2048x1366.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px" alt=" Toyota And BMW Are Burning Cooking Oil In Regular Gas Cars In Spain" width="2560" height="1708" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649454_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x683.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Despite the name, renewable gasoline isn’t fundamentally different from the fuel already flowing through your car’s fuel lines. Instead of being refined from crude oil, it’s produced from renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil, agricultural waste, and other organic residues.</p><p>The resulting fuel is chemically similar to conventional gasoline and can be used in existing engines without modification. It still produces CO₂ at the tailpipe, but supporters argue its overall carbon footprint is significantly lower because the carbon originates from recently living sources rather than fossil reserves locked underground for millions of years.</p><p><strong>Timing Is Everything</strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-scaled.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image-block"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-scaled.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-400x267.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-768x512.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-2048x1366.webp 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px"></source><img decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-2048x1366.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px" alt=" Toyota And BMW Are Burning Cooking Oil In Regular Gas Cars In Spain" width="2560" height="1708" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649452_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x683.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Spain was selected for the trial because Repsol already operates what the companies say is the country’s only public network offering 100 percent renewable <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/fuel/" type="post_tag" id="2434">gasoline</a>. The timing is hardly accidental. Europe remains committed to effectively ending sales of new combustion-powered cars by 2035, although policymakers continue debating whether vehicles running exclusively on carbon-neutral fuels should receive exemptions.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div><p>BMW has long argued that Europe shouldn’t put all its eggs in the EV basket. Toyota agrees, saying renewable fuels could help close the gap if the EU’s 2035 zero-emissions goals fall short. The companies plan to share data from the pilot with European lawmakers as they push for regulations that recognize vehicles running exclusively on renewable fuels.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-scaled.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image-block"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-scaled.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-400x267.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-768x512.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-2048x1366.webp 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px"></source><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-2048x1366.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px" alt=" Toyota And BMW Are Burning Cooking Oil In Regular Gas Cars In Spain" width="2560" height="1708" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90649453_highRes_repsol-and-bmw-1024x683.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos: BMW</h4></body></html></p>
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<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Range-Rover-Sport-Electric-Prototype-Goodwood-1-copy-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Range-Rover-Sport-Electric-Prototype-Goodwood-1-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Range-Rover-Sport-Electric-Prototype-Goodwood-1-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Range-Rover-Sport-Electric-Prototype-Goodwood-1-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Range-Rover-Sport-Electric-Prototype-Goodwood-1-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Range-Rover-Sport-Electric-Prototype-Goodwood-1-copy-2048x1152.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:100%"><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Land Rover previewed the new Range Rover Sport Electric at Goodwood.</li><li>The EV will join the six-cylinder, V8, and PHEV variants of the sporty SUV.</li><li>Full specs will be revealed later this year, likely as part of a facelift.</li></ul></div></div><p>The third-gen <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/range-rover-sport/">Range Rover Sport</a> is due for a mid-life update, and the big one is a new powertrain joining the range. 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The point was to show the EV can still do the difficult stuff its combustion siblings handle without breaking a sweat.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="f25825bd-1260-4574-84ce-2b26e315fad8" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="89c65a14-4682-4807-a4bb-5436c5361bee" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("89c65a14-4682-4807-a4bb-5436c5361bee"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("f25825bd-1260-4574-84ce-2b26e315fad8"); } }); </script></div><p>According to Land Rover, the SUV “integrates <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/04/range-rover-electric-has-more-power-than-a-twin-turbo-v8/">a suite of advanced technologies</a> that unleash more power and torque, amplified by an advanced new chassis tune and audio sound, creating a drive that feels as distinctive as it is visceral, across any terrain.”</p><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><p>The prototypes shown at Goodwood wore the bodywork of the current Range Rover Sport that has been on sale since 2022, though with new alloy wheels and EV-specific puddle lights to set them apart. The production version will almost certainly look different by the time it reaches buyers.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/range-rover-velar-redesign/">Range Rover’s New Velar Is Turning Into A Sedan Of Sorts, And May Ditch Its Rear Window</a></strong></p><p>Our spy photographers recently spotted a camouflaged prototype of <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/range-rover-sport-facelift/">the facelifted Range Rover Sport</a> at the Nurburgring, featuring different bumpers, revised LEDs, and other small design tweaks. We also expect the mid-lifecycle update to bring improved technology inside the cabin.</p><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><p>While the automaker declined to reveal the output of the electric powertrain, it is expected to mirror the 542 hp (550 PS / 405 kW) unit found in <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/range-rover-facelift-ev/">the Range Rover Electric</a>. Full specifications will follow later in 2026, most likely alongside the facelift itself.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div><p>Aside from previewing the zero-emission model, JLR confirmed that the Range Rover Sport lineup will carry on with six-cylinder petrol and diesel, mild-hybrid V8 petrol, and <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/phev/">plug-in-hybrid</a> options, keeping the same spread of powertrains its predecessor offered.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Land Rover</h4></body></html></p>
Over the Limit: Are Cordless Drills Becoming Too Powerful?
<p><img width="800" height="600" src="https://www.protoolreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hammer-Drill-Group-19-800x600.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Hammer Drill Group" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.protoolreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hammer-Drill-Group-19-800x600.jpg 800w, https://www.protoolreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hammer-Drill-Group-19-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.protoolreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hammer-Drill-Group-19-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.protoolreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hammer-Drill-Group-19-770x578.jpg 770w, https://www.protoolreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hammer-Drill-Group-19-650x488.jpg 650w, https://www.protoolreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hammer-Drill-Group-19.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />When I started at Pro Tool Reviews almost 13 years ago, there were no cordless drills that exceeded 1000 in-lbs […]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.protoolreviews.com/are-cordless-drills-becoming-too-powerful/">Over the Limit: Are Cordless Drills Becoming Too Powerful?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.protoolreviews.com">Pro Tool Reviews</a>.</p>
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The Oversight Board says leading AI models might be restricting free expression
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Honda Cracked Open Its Private Vault And 19 Classics Are Heading To Auction
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-New-Zealand-Classics-Auction-main-copy-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-New-Zealand-Classics-Auction-main-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-New-Zealand-Classics-Auction-main-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-New-Zealand-Classics-Auction-main-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-New-Zealand-Classics-Auction-main-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-New-Zealand-Classics-Auction-main-copy-2048x1153.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:100%"><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Honda New Zealand is closing its Nelson facility and auctioning 19 classics.</li><li>Notable listings include a 2000 Civic Type R and a time-capsule 1995 Accord.</li><li>The vehicles are auctioned with no reserve, and all proceeds go to charity.</li></ul></div></div><p>Honda is shutting down its long-running Nelson facility in New Zealand, and the closure comes with an upside for <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/classics/">classic car fans</a>. The company has cracked open its private vault to auction 19 classic models from its Heritage Collection, with every dollar raised heading to local charities. </p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); } }); </script></div><p>The closure of the facility marks the end of a 46-year run for <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/honda/">Honda</a> in Nelson. The assembly plant first built British Leyland vehicles such as Triumphs, Jaguars, Rovers, and Austins before being retooled for Honda production in 1980, a move that reflected where the market was heading at the time.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/honda-s2000-low-mileage-auction/">A 679-Mile 2000 Honda S2000 Was Hiding In A Barn</a></strong></p><p>Assembly wound down in 1998, a year after <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/new-zealand/">New Zealand</a> dropped its import tariffs and made local production financially pointless. The site then spent the following decades serving as the brand’s National Distribution Center, which is now up for sale.</p><div class="ad-placement extra__ad_tbl"><div id="ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform === "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a"); } }); </script></div><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">2000 Honda Civic Type R</h4><p>That left the company deciding what to do with a warehouse full of classics. The blue-chip museum pieces stay put, so the original NSX, the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/Honda-S2000">S2000</a>, and the Integra Type R remain in the permanent collection, while 19 of the more attainable models head to auction through a partnership with <a href="https://www.trademe.co.nz/c/motors/article/honda-opens-its-heritage-vault-for-an-epic-charity-auction">Trade Me</a>.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/honda-prelude-limited-edition-2/">Honda’s 2027 Prelude Gets A New $39K Limited Edition, But Only In Japan For Now</a></strong></p><p>The undisputed star of the auction is a 2000 Honda Civic Type R (EK9) brought over from <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/Japan">Japan</a>. It has covered 154,000 km (95,691 miles), wears Championship White paint, and still rides on its original red Recaro buckets. The naturally aspirated 1.6-liter B16B four-cylinder remains under the hood, though a previous owner added an aftermarket intake and exhaust.</p><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Honda Accords from 1998, 1995, 1989, and 1987 (Aerodeck)</h4><p>Beyond the original <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/honda-civic-type-r/">Type R,</a> Honda is auctioning two other track-only examples from 2005 and 2022 respectively. Driving enthusiasts will also appreciate a Honda Jazz RS with a manual gearbox and Mugen upgrades.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2019/09/33k-mile-honda-accord-wagon-is-a-time-capsule-from-the-1990s/">33k Mile Honda Accord Wagon Is A Time Capsule From The 1990s</a></strong></p><p>If untouched daily drivers are more your thing, there’s a time-capsule 1995 <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/honda-accord">Honda Accord</a> LXi. Assembled locally in Nelson, the burgundy sedan has covered 7,600 km (4,722 miles), likely making it one of the lowest-mileage fifth-gen Accords you can buy. It’s powered by a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox.</p><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">1988 Honda City and a pair of Honda Civics from 1982 and 1994</h4><p>Another comparably low-mileage and locally-assembled example is a purple 1989 Accord with 33,147 km (20,596 miles) on the clock, complete with leather upholstery, a sunroof, electric windows, and power mirrors. Micro-car fans can also bid on a repainted bright blue 1988 <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/honda-city">Honda City</a> hatchback showing just 24,000 km (14,912 miles) from new.</p><p>Among the scarcest entries in the fleet sit a 1987 Accord Aerodeck, wearing a three-door shooting brake body, and a locally assembled 1987 Civic GTi hatchback.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10"); } }); </script></div><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">The high-mileage 1992 Honda Civic hatchback and a rare 1987 Civic GTi</h4><p>At the far opposite end of the odometer scale is a fifth-generation 1992 <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/honda-civic/">Civic</a> hatchback showing 418,563 km (259,985 miles). This locally assembled entry-level car, running a 1.3-liter engine and a manual gearbox, had a single owner from new. It has now traveled farther than the distance from the Earth to the Moon, and Honda kept it in the collection as a rolling argument for its own durability.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/honda-motocompo-nsx/">Honda’s Tiny 1981 Scooter Fits Behind The NSX’s V6, But Drain It First</a></strong></p><p>Bidding on 16 of the 19 vehicles is currently live on <a href="https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/search?member_listing=9703901&sort_order=bidsmost">Trade Me</a> and will wrap up on July 29. Below you can see a video presentation of the fleet by local YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KiwiCarLife">Kiwi Car Life</a>.</p><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Inside Honda New Zealand's SECRET Heritage Car Collection" width="500" height="281" src="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen class="lazy" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3wwvYwx9afg?feature=oembed" onload="resizeIframe(this,this.parentElement);"></iframe></div></figure></body></html></p>
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A Motorcyclist Did 130 MPH To Escape The CHP, He Forgot To Look Up
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/asdferhegrg3evd-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/asdferhegrg3evd-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/asdferhegrg3evd-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/asdferhegrg3evd-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/asdferhegrg3evd-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/asdferhegrg3evd-2048x1151.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:100%"><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>CHP aircraft tracked a motorcycle after it exceeded 120 mph on patrol.</li><li>Officers waited until the rider stopped, avoiding a dangerous pursuit.</li><li>Motorcycle was seized for 30 days, marking the area’s 38th seizure this year.</li></ul></div></div><p>On the Fourth of July, a California Highway Patrol officer spotted a motorcyclist traveling well above 120 mph. Many agencies would have immediately initiated a high-speed chase, potentially escalating an already dangerous situation. Instead, CHP relied on one of its most effective and expensive assets paired with one of its cheapest to bring the incident to a peaceful conclusion. Maybe this is a lesson for departments across the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/usa/" type="post_tag" id="193">USA</a>.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); } }); </script></div><p>According to the agency, a fixed-wing aircraft tracked the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/motorcycles/" type="post_tag" id="275">motorcycle</a> from above while officers on the ground maintained communication via radios. Rather than pressuring the rider into going even faster or weaving through traffic to escape, police simply watched from the sky until the motorcycle eventually came to a stop. That’s when officers moved in and made the arrest.</p><p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/09/florida-teen-just-found-out-what-happens-when-you-aim-a-laser-at-a-helicopter/" type="post" id="3288189">Florida Teen Just Found Out What Happens When You Aim A Laser At A Helicopter</a></strong></p><p>The rider was allegedly traveling at more than 130 mph during the incident. CHP says the motorcycle was later seized for 30 days under a judge-signed court order. The Capistrano Area office also noted this was its 38th vehicle seizure of the year involving reckless driving, speed contests, or drivers attempting to evade law enforcement. The strategy here is tough to argue against.</p><div class="ad-placement extra__ad_tbl"><div id="ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform === "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a"); } }); </script></div><iframe src="" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" class="lazy" data-src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F837420825968717%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0" onload="resizeIframe(this,this.parentElement);"></iframe><p><strong>Why It Worked</strong></p><p>Chasing a motorcycle at triple-digit speeds dramatically raises the stakes for everyone nearby. Riders are already vulnerable compared to occupants of passenger vehicles, and once a pursuit begins, both the suspect and pursuing officers face increasing pressure to make split-second decisions at very high speeds.</p><p>By using an <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/airplane/" type="post_tag" id="1004">aircraft</a> to maintain visual contact, CHP largely removed that pressure. The rider was never forced into an even riskier attempt to outrun patrol cars because there weren’t any immediately behind him. Instead, officers simply waited until the opportunity presented itself to make an arrest under controlled conditions. </p><p>Not every agency has the budget for aircraft, of course. Air support is expensive, but this incident highlights what that investment can buy: the ability to catch a suspect without immediately escalating the risk to everyone else on the road.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-14-133031.png" data-type="inarticle-image-block"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-14-133031.webp 508w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-14-133031-305x400.webp 305w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px"></source><img decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-14-133031.png 508w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-14-133031-305x400.png 305w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px" alt=" A Motorcyclist Did 130 MPH To Escape The CHP, He Forgot To Look Up" width="508" height="667" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-14-133031.png" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Image Credit: CHP</h4></body></html></p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div>
Freelanders Were Known For Cheap, Plasticky Interiors But Not Anymore
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Freelander-8-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Freelander-8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Freelander-8-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Freelander-8-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Freelander-8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Freelander-8.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:100%"><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Chery has unveiled the interior of the upcoming Freelander 8.</li><li>Cabin sports a minimalist design with 15.6- and 46.3-inch displays.</li><li>Range-extended SUV arrives later this year with a boxy design.</li></ul></div></div><p>Chery and Jaguar Land Rover teamed up to introduce the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/04/freelander-8-production-reveal/">Freelander 8</a> in April, but little is known about the upcoming model. That’s slowly starting to change as the new brand has unveiled the crossover’s minimalist interior.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); } }); </script></div><p>Billed as a “generational revolution in flagship cabins,” the interior is said to embrace luxury, space, and technology. While details are few and far between, we can see the Freelander 8 will have a pillar-to-pillar panoramic display that resides at the base of the windscreen.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/04/freelander-8-production-reveal/">The Freelander 8 Debuts And It’s Bigger Than A Defender 110</a></strong></p><p>The section in front of the driver shows a speedometer as well as a gear indicator on the upper left side. The middle section houses vehicle information, while the passenger side is dominated by a large clock. However, the displays are likely customizable and the front passenger section undoubtedly doubles as an entertainment system.</p><div class="ad-placement extra__ad_tbl"><div id="ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform === "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a"); } }); </script></div><p>Sticking with screens, there’s a rectangular infotainment system with a freestanding design. It’s joined by a row of physical switchgear with a metallic finish.</p><p>Elsewhere, we can see a wide center console with wood trim and what appears to be a dual wireless smartphone charger. They’re accompanied by a chunky steering wheel, metallic accents, and minimalist door handles. Other notable highlights include an ambient lighting system and what looks to be a driver monitoring system.</p><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><p>While the social media post was coy on specifics, <a href="https://news.yiche.com/zonghexinwen/20260715/12111499441.html">Yiche</a> reports the Freelander 8 will have a 46.3-inch panoramic display as well as a 15.6-inch infotainment system. The model is also said to have a 256-color ambient lighting system as well as a fragrance diffuser that wafts the scent of an English manor into the cabin.</p><p>The Freelander 8 is also said to have a “LADY” front seat. It’s apparently highly adjustable, so those riding shotgun can sit back and relax in comfort.</p><p>The model is scheduled to arrive later this year and <a href="https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202607/1315769.html#pvareaid=102624">reports out of China</a> suggest it will have a range-extended powertrain that consist of a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine and a 60.3 kWh battery pack. This will reportedly give the crossover an electric-only range of 137 miles (221 km).</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div><h4 class="wp-block-heading">H/T to <a href="https://carnewschina.com/2026/07/15/chery-and-jaguar-land-rover-unveils-interior-of-its-first-collaborated-suv-the-freelander-8/">CarNewsChina</a></h4><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section></body></html></p>
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Daihatsu’s $8,800 Taft Looks Tougher Than It Drives
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rvbf-vrtfg-gvretfc-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rvbf-vrtfg-gvretfc-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rvbf-vrtfg-gvretfc-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rvbf-vrtfg-gvretfc-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rvbf-vrtfg-gvretfc-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/rvbf-vrtfg-gvretfc-2048x1152.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:100%"><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>The Daihatsu Taft returns with fresh styling, updated tech, and more safety.</li><li>Two new editions, Rugged Venture and Active Mode, expand the range.</li><li>Buyers can still choose the turbocharged 4WD version for extra capability.</li></ul></div></div><p>Daihatsu has updated the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/daihatsu-taft/">Taft</a> for the Japanese market, six years after the kei crossover first arrived. The refresh brings two new special editions along with upgraded technology and a more comprehensive suite of safety gear.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); } }); </script></div><p>The goal is to keep the little crossover competitive against <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/suzuki-hustler-facelift/">the recently facelifted Suzuki Hustler</a> and the Mitsubishi Delica Mini, and Daihatsu has gone about it by expanding its range. The two additions are the Rugged Venture and Active Mode special editions, both built on the high-spec G and G Turbo trims, targeting buyers with an active lifestyle.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/daihatsu-hijet-cargo-atrai-update/">Japan Gets A New Manual Kei Van For $7,200, The Rest Of Us Get Envy</a></strong></p><p>Starting with the Rugged Venture, it is distinguished by the custom grille and tailgate garnish finished in Smoked Chrome and Black. The model rides on 15-inch alloy wheels finished in Gunmetal, with matching accents inside the cabin.</p><div class="ad-placement extra__ad_tbl"><div id="ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform === "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a"); } }); </script></div><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Daihatsu Taft Rugged Venture and Rugged Style Accessories</h4><p>The Active Mode gets the same components but strikes a stealthier pose thanks to its darker finish. For anyone after a splash of color, the optional Active Mode Style <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/accessories">kit</a> throws orange accents onto the grille, profile, wheels, fog lights, and reflectors.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/mitsubishi-13-model-plan/">Mitsubishi’s Building A Kei-Sized Pajero</a></strong></p><p>Despite <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2020/04/daihatsu-accepting-orders-for-taft-its-tough-almighty-fun-tool/">having been around since 2020</a>, the regular lineup of the Taft doesn’t get any styling updates. In fact, the only change is the addition of the new Spark Orange shade in the color palette.</p><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Daihatsu Taft Active Mode and Active Mode Style Accessories</h4><p>Inside, the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/kei-cars/">kei crossover</a> gains a digital instrument cluster with a 7-inch display and sharper graphics, though the 9-inch infotainment stays optional. Daihatsu has also added a removable under-luggage box for extra practicality and still offers the panoramic sunroof.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/03/daihatsu-toyota-kei-trucks/">Japan’s Favorite Kei Trucks Get Smarter And Still Cost Under $7,000</a></strong></p><p>Another worthwhile update is the improved <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/safety">safety</a> kit with new sensors that fall in line with Japanese regulations. The Taft can now detect cyclists, oncoming traffic when turning right at intersections, and pedestrians crossing when turning on either side. The maximum speed threshold for the pedestrian collision avoidance system has climbed to 80 km/h (50 mph), while the Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist have been recalibrated for smoother operation.</p><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Daihatsu Taft</h4><p>The powertrain carries over from the outgoing Taft, with the familiar 658 cc three-cylinder producing 51 hp (38 kW / 52 PS) in naturally aspirated form and 63 hp (47 kW / 64 PS) with the turbo. Both engines pair exclusively with a CVT, offering a choice between FWD and 4WD layouts.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/10/daihatsu-midget-returns-as-an-adorable-lcv/">Daihatsu Revives Tiny Japanese Legend With An Electric Twist</a></strong></p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10"); } }); </script></div><p>Prices for the updated 2026 <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/daihatsu/">Daihatsu</a> Taft in Japan start at ¥1,435,500 ($8,800) for the cheapest naturally aspirated FWD trim and climb to ¥1,930,500 ($11,900) for the fully loaded Active Mode special edition with a turbo 4WD setup.</p><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><iframe loading="lazy" title="TVCM タフト 「かわいくない軽SUV」篇（15秒）　ダイハツ公式" width="500" height="281" src="" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen class="lazy" data-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2Lqusc809z4?feature=oembed" onload="resizeIframe(this,this.parentElement);"></iframe></div></figure></body></html></p>
1,153 HP Not Enough? Mercedes-AMG Is Working On An Even Hotter GT 4-Door
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hotter-Meredes-AMG-GT-4-Door-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hotter-Meredes-AMG-GT-4-Door-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hotter-Meredes-AMG-GT-4-Door-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hotter-Meredes-AMG-GT-4-Door-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hotter-Meredes-AMG-GT-4-Door-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hotter-Meredes-AMG-GT-4-Door.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:100%"><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Mercedes-AMG appears to be working on a hardcore GT 4-Door EV.</li><li>Prototype features a ventilated hood and a sizable rear wing.</li><li>Model could outgun the GT 63, which has 1,153 hp and 1,475 lb-ft.</li></ul></div></div><p>The <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/mercedes-amg-gt-4door-electric-2/">redesigned Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door</a> is an impressive and ugly beast, but it seems an even more extreme variant is on the horizon. Spy photographers recently caught a lightly camouflaged prototype and it will join the tamer 55 and 63 versions.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); } }); </script></div><p>Little is known about the model at this point, but it appears to build on the 63 variant and feature a more pronounced front splitter. More notably, the car has a ventilated hood and a rear wing. The rear spoiler also appears a tad taller than on the regular model.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/mercedes-amg-gt-4door-electric-2/">AMG Knows You Miss The V8, So It Built A 1,153 HP GT 4-Door Coupe That Fakes One</a></strong></p><p>That appears to be the extent of the changes, but there’s little doubt the powertrain has also been upgraded. There’s no word on specifics, but the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/mercedes-amg-gt-4/">GT 4-Door</a> rides on the new AMG.EA platform and features a 106 kWh battery pack.</p><div class="ad-placement extra__ad_tbl"><div id="ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform === "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a"); } }); </script></div><p>In the GT 55, the latter powers three axial flux motors that develop up to 805 hp (600 kW / 816 PS) and 1,328 lb-ft (1,798 Nm) of torque. This enables the model to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in approximately 2.7 seconds, before hitting a top speed of up to 186 mph (299 km/h) when equipped with the optional AMG Performance Package.</p><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">SHProshots</h4><p>The <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/amg-gt-4-door-ev-sound-2/">GT 63</a> also has three motors, but they produce a combined output of 1,153 hp (860 kW / 1,169 PS) and 1,475 lb-ft (1,998 Nm). Thanks to the extra oomph, the dash to 60 mph (96 km/h) falls to 2.3 seconds, while the top speed remains unchanged.</p><p>While the prototype’s performance figures remain a mystery, the interior should largely carryover. This means we can expect a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14-inch infotainment system, and a 14-inch front passenger display. We wouldn’t be surprised if they’re joined by an AMG Performance steering wheel and AMG Performance seats, which are optional on lesser models.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">SHProshots</h4></body></html></p>
Lowe’s Made a Shocking New Product Announcement
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="600" height="600" src="https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lowes-Major-Tool-Announcement-July-2026.jpg?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1" alt="Lowes Major Tool Announcement July 2026" class="wp-image-145488"/></figure><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lowe’s made a new announcement today on social media, and I had all kinds of ideas about what it could mean.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Would it affect their line of Dewalt 20V Max cordless power tools? Metabo HPT? Is Flex 24V Max coming back?</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">New Craftsman USA-made tools?</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Klein cordless power tools?</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Are the newest ToughBuilt StackTech tool boxes getting broader availability?</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" width="600" height="729" src="https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lowes-Beast-Merch-Unlocked-Post.jpg?resize=600%2C729&ssl=1" alt="Lowes Beast Merch Unlocked Post" class="wp-image-145293"/></figure><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Are more Mr Beast Feastables, project kits, and exclusive merch headed to stores?</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">What could it be?!</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img data-recalc-dims="1" loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="713" src="https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lowes-Major-Tool-Announcement-July-2026-Full-Details.jpg?resize=600%2C713&ssl=1" alt="Lowes Major Tool Announcement July 2026 Full Details" class="wp-image-145489"/></figure><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Lowe’s has announced that…</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Viral Squishy Dumplings are NOW Headed to Lowe’s.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Viral. Squishy. Dumplings.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Headed to Lowe’s stores nationwide.”</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Just when I thought they couldn’t get any lower than all their Beast merch and collaborations.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">I’m dismayed about how much attention Lowe’s gives their viral product efforts, and how little they seem to care about their tool partnerships and products in contrast.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">I also thought that the NeeDoh and squishy dumpling craze was over. Or maybe these are new limited edition squishy viral toys?</p><div class="wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-button blockthdbutton blockbuybutton blockdealbutton"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button" href="https://toolguyd.com/go/home-depot/b/Tool-Savings/N-5yc1vZ1z1zuqf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shop Home Depot Tool Deals</a></div><div class="wp-block-button blockbuybutton blockdealbutton"><a class="wp-block-button__link has-normal-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button" href="https://toolguyd.com/go/lowes/pl/Deals/1611079983848" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shop Lowe’s Deals</a></div></div><div class='yarpp yarpp-related yarpp-related-rss yarpp-template-thumbnails'><!-- YARPP Thumbnails --><h3>Related Posts:</h3><div class="yarpp-thumbnails-horizontal"><a class='yarpp-thumbnail' rel='norewrite' href='https://toolguyd.com/festool-has-a-new-hepa-shop-vacuum-ct-25/' title='Festool has a New HEPA Shop Vacuum, CT 25'><img width="120" height="120" src="https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Festool-CT-25-HEPA-Vacuum-Cleaning-Hero.jpg?resize=120%2C120&ssl=1" class="attachment-yarpp-thumbnail size-yarpp-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Festool CT 25 HEPA Vacuum Cleaning Hero" data-pin-nopin="true" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /><span class="yarpp-thumbnail-title">Festool has a New HEPA Shop Vacuum, CT 25</span></a><a class='yarpp-thumbnail' rel='norewrite' href='https://toolguyd.com/leatherman-garage-harvest-knife/' title='New Leatherman Harvest Knife – Garage Series #6'><img width="120" height="120" src="https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Leatherman-Harvest-Knife-Garage-Series-6.jpg?resize=120%2C120&ssl=1" class="attachment-yarpp-thumbnail size-yarpp-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Leatherman Harvest Knife Garage Series 6" data-pin-nopin="true" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /><span class="yarpp-thumbnail-title">New Leatherman Harvest Knife – Garage Series #6</span></a><a class='yarpp-thumbnail' rel='norewrite' href='https://toolguyd.com/kress-battery-powered-landscaping-tool-system/' title='Kress Aims to Lead the Battery-Powered Landscaping Industry'><img width="120" height="120" src="https://i0.wp.com/toolguyd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kress-Cordless-Outdoor-Power-Tool-Battery-8-Minute-Charging-Time-Claim.jpg?resize=120%2C120&ssl=1" class="attachment-yarpp-thumbnail size-yarpp-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Kress Cordless Outdoor Power Tool Battery 8-Minute Charging Time Claim" data-pin-nopin="true" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /><span class="yarpp-thumbnail-title">Kress Aims to Lead the Battery-Powered Landscaping Industry</span></a></div></div>
Your Honda’s Google Setup Just Got Smarter And A Little More Curious About You
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Gemini-in-2026-Honda-Pilot-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Gemini-in-2026-Honda-Pilot-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Gemini-in-2026-Honda-Pilot-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Gemini-in-2026-Honda-Pilot-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Gemini-in-2026-Honda-Pilot-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Google-Gemini-in-2026-Honda-Pilot-2048x1152.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex"><div class="wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow" style="flex-basis:100%"><ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Eligible Honda models now replace Google Assistant with Gemini.</li><li>The AI understands natural conversation instead of fixed voice commands.</li><li>Gemini Live enables hands-free chats for trips, news, and brainstorming.</li></ul></div></div><p>Modern technology offers the opportunity for cars to improve after purchase. AI promises more efficient engagement with that same tech. Now, Honda and <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/google/" type="post_tag" id="55">Google</a> are combining the two. Owners across the USA are about to get a software update that kills Google Assistant and instead introduces Google Gemini. The update rolls out over the air to models equipped with Google built-in.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("0f7e3106-c4d6-4db4-8135-c508879a76f8"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("82503191-e1d1-435a-874f-9c78a2a54a2f"); } }); </script></div><p>The big benefit for owners is that Gemini doesn’t require them to use specific commands. Google engineered Gemini to understand natural language, maintain context between requests, and handle more complex conversations. That means instead of asking for “the nearest restaurant,” drivers can request something like a highly rated outdoor lunch spot along their route without having to break the request into multiple commands.</p><p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/11/google-supercharges-maps-with-gemini-ai/" type="post" id="3314825">Google Maps Is Getting A Mind Of Its Own Thanks To Gemini AI</a></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/honda/" type="post_tag" id="80">Honda</a> says Gemini is available to customers signed into their Google account in vehicles equipped with Google built-in. Eligible models include the 2023-and-newer Accord Touring Hybrid, 2025-and-newer Civic Sport Touring Hybrid, Civic Si, Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Hybrid, all 2024-and-newer Prologues, plus the 2026 CR-V Sport Touring Hybrid, Passport, Pilot, and upcoming Prelude.</p><div class="ad-placement extra__ad_tbl"><div id="ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform === "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a"); } }); </script></div><p>The update also introduces Gemini Live, allowing drivers to have free-flowing conversations by saying, “Hey Google, let’s talk.” Honda suggests it can help plan vacations, brainstorm ideas, summarize the day’s news, or answer questions while keeping drivers’ hands on the wheel. With that in mind, Honda is framing this as a convenience upgrade.</p><p><strong>The Privacy Catch</strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image-block"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9.webp 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9-1536x864.webp 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px"></source><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9.jpg 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px" alt=" Your Honda’s Google Setup Just Got Smarter And A Little More Curious About You" width="1920" height="1080" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Pilot-2026-HD-54fae8771c5b4fa9690f102259fa407afce83bab9-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Of course, it’s also another step in the industry’s race to make in-car voice assistants genuinely useful. As with any <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/ai/" type="post_tag" id="3416">AI</a> assistant, the added convenience comes with <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2023/11/automakers-can-keep-collecting-your-data-from-your-car-after-privacy-lawsuit-dismissal/" type="post" id="2859232">privacy tradeoffs</a>. </p><p>Gemini can access location, conversation history, and connected apps when users opt in, although Google says drivers can manage or disable much of that data collection through the vehicle’s privacy settings. That doesn’t necessarily mean Google or Honda are using all of that information, but it illustrates how much data these systems are capable of handling.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div><h5 class="wp-block-heading">Which Hondas Get It</h5><div class="table-container blue"><div class="table-wrapper scrollbar-hide"><figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Model Year</strong></td><td><strong>Model</strong></td><td><strong>Trim</strong></td></tr><tr><td>2023 – Current</td><td>Accord</td><td>Touring Hybrid</td></tr><tr><td>2025 – Current</td><td>Civic Sedan</td><td>Sport Touring Hybrid</td></tr><tr><td>2025 – Current</td><td>Civic Sedan</td><td>Si</td></tr><tr><td>2025 – Current</td><td>Civic Hatchback</td><td>Sport Touring Hybrid</td></tr><tr><td>2024 – Current</td><td>Prologue</td><td>All trims</td></tr><tr><td>2026 – Current</td><td>Pilot</td><td>All trims</td></tr><tr><td>2026 – Current</td><td>Passport</td><td>All trims</td></tr><tr><td>2026 – Current</td><td>CR-V</td><td>Sport Touring Hybrid</td></tr><tr><td>2026 – Current</td><td>Prelude</td><td>All</td></tr></tbody></table></figure></div><div class="info flex"><div class="arrow left"><span class="arrow-line"></span><span class="arrow-line"></span></div><span>SWIPE</span><div class="arrow right"><span class="arrow-line"></span><span class="arrow-line"></span></div></div></div><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image-block"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8.webp 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8-1536x864.webp 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px"></source><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8.jpg 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8-1536x864.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px" alt=" Your Honda’s Google Setup Just Got Smarter And A Little More Curious About You" width="1920" height="1080" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Honda-Prelude-2026-HD-274ffb651c5b19332ebcff03dd5622e792162fab8-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a></body></html></p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("bb7964e9-07de-4b06-a83e-ead35079d53c"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("9b1169d9-7a89-4971-a77f-1397f7588751"); } }); </script></div>