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How Does $93M School Security Grant Program Affect You?

A new federal school security grants program created by Congress through a fiscal 2026 appropriation earlier this year presents a significant opportunity for states to make meaningful improvements in physical school security while advancing proven, evidence-based practices and technologies.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now soliciting applications for the School Safety Enhancement (SSE) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).The SSE program creates

NSCA Opens Entries for Excellence in Product Innovation Awards

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA), the not-for-profit association representing the commercial integration industry, has announced that entries are now being accepted for the 13th annual Excellence in Product Innovation (EPI) awards.This recognition program “honors manufacturers and products that have a profound impact on systems integrators,” according to the association announcement.For the second year in a row, the winners will now be an

'Careless People' author accuses Meta of 'punishing' whistleblower

The author of a tell-all book says Meta is using her as an example to deter future whistleblowers.<p><img src="https://www.engadget.com/img/gallery/careless-people-author-accuses-meta-of-punishing-whistleblower/intro-1782468500.jpg" /></p>

Struggling to Grow Lavender? This Unexpected Childhood Staple Can Unlock Bushier, Highly Fragrant Blooms

For me, the epitome of lush and healthy lavender tends to be tied up with picturesque scenes of rolling hillsides, coated with fragrant purple. Trouble is, the reality of growing lavender can often be a little less picturesque (and how many of us are lucky enough to have rolling hillsides to fill with plants?). Summer comes round, and we hope for those nascent spikes of baby blooms – and it can be genuinely gutting when our own lavender plants seem to be losing their

California launches tracker for AI-related job losses

California governor Gavin Newsom worked with the state's employment department to roll out an AI job loss tracker.<p><img src="https://www.engadget.com/img/gallery/california-launches-tracker-for-ai-related-job-losses/intro-1782467701.jpg" /></p>

What Your Peach Tree Needs in June to Ensure a Huge Harvest This Year – 6 Easy Tasks to Do Before the Month Ends

By this point in June, a peach tree has stopped being a spring project and turned into a summer one. The blossoms are long gone, the little green fruit from a few weeks back have started to swell into something you can picture eating, and the tree is pouring real energy into growing fruit big enough to harvest. Good peach tree care is really key right now in the back half of summer when your tree's water demands and the insect pressure both crest at once. If you ignor

YouTube Shorts nixes 'dislikes' and lets you double the playback speed

YouTube has made several key changes to Shorts by removing dislikes and offering a clear screen mode.<p><img src="https://www.engadget.com/img/gallery/youtube-shorts-nixes-dislikes-and-lets-you-double-the-playback-speed/intro-1782463470.jpg" /></p>

Hyundai’s 2027 Elantra Is Bigger, Sharper, And Barely Recognizable

<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/i‚¬i§„-1-i˜„eOEEize™i°¨-e-i˜¬-e‰´-i•„e°˜e–¼-i™¸iz¥-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/2026/06/i‚¬i§„-1-i˜„eOEEize™i°¨-e-i˜¬-e‰´-i•„e°˜e–¼-i™¸iz¥-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/i‚¬i§„-1-i˜„eOEEize™i°¨-e-i˜¬-e‰´-i•„e°˜e–¼-i™¸iz¥-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/i‚¬i§„-1-i˜„eOEEize™i°¨-e-i˜¬-e‰´-i•„e°˜e–¼-i™¸iz¥-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/i‚¬i§„-1-i˜„eOEEize™i°¨-e-i˜¬-e‰´-i•„e°˜e–¼-i™¸iz¥-copy.jpg 1406w" 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>Hyundai has introduced the new Avante (Elantra) in the Korean market.</li><li>The compact sedan grows in size, adopting a sharper design language.</li><li>It gets a more spacious interior with advanced infotainment and AI tech.</li></ul></div></div><p>The eighth-generation Hyundai Avante has broken cover in South Korea, the car North America buys as the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/hyundai-elantra">Elantra</a>, and it arrives six years after the last one took its bow. The compact sedan has grown in every direction, picking up sharper styling and a fully reworked interior stocked with the newest infotainment, AI, and safety hardware. Hyundai also revised both the gasoline and hybrid powertrains.</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>Nothing about the new Elantra reads like the cars that came before it. Hyundai&rsquo;s &ldquo;Art of Steel&rdquo; design language gives it a wider, more athletic stance, and the surfacing is the first thing that grabs you, with sculpted fenders that wouldn&rsquo;t look out of place on a <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/lamborghini-urus/">Lamborghini Urus</a>. The front splits its LED headlights into ultra-slim DRLs up top and main units buried in the bumper intakes.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/hyundai-i20-redesign/">Hyundai&rsquo;s New i20 Morphs Into A Baby Crossover</a></strong></p><p>The greenhouse borrows from <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/hyundai-grandeur-azera-facelift/">the flagship Grandeur</a> paired with muscled-up rear shoulders and a five-spoke design for the 18-inch wheels. Out back, vertical and horizontal LEDs trace an H-shaped signature above a dual splitter and a boxy ducktail spoiler. Buyers get six new exterior colors and three interior themes to choose from.</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>A Bigger Footprint, A Roomier Cabin</strong></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>The new car stretches 4,765 mm (187.6 in) long, 1,855 mm (73 in) wide, and 1,425 mm (56.1 in) tall, riding on a 2,750 mm (108.3 in) wheelbase. That&rsquo;s 55 mm (2.2 in) longer and 30 mm (1.2 in) wider than before, with another 30 mm (1.2 in) stretched between the axles. According to <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/hyundai">Hyundai</a>, the extra size pushes interior room close to midsize-sedan territory. </p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/wagons-discontinued-hyundai/">Another Automaker Is Killing Its Wagons To Chase SUV Money</a></strong></p><p>The cabin takes its styling cues from furniture, leaning on rounded shapes and soft-touch materials. A 14.6-inch display anchors the dash, with a 12.9-inch screen available as the smaller option, both running the new Pleos Connect software and the generative AI agent &ldquo;Gleo AI.&rdquo; That assistant already lives in the facelifted Grandeur flagship and handles natural conversation.</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/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4.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/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-2048x1152.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/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-2048x1152.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=" Hyundai&rsquo;s 2027 Elantra Is Bigger, Sharper, And Barely Recognizable" width="2500" height="1406" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hyundai-Avante-Elantra-4-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>While the center-mounted touchscreen layout recalls Tesla&rsquo;s cars and nearly every Chinese EV on sale right now, Hyundai draws a line most of them don&rsquo;t: a row of physical buttons and knobs sits right below the screen. A small digital cluster lives up near the windshield with the vital readouts, and the equipment list runs to a Bang &amp; Olufsen system, a built-in cam, dual wireless charging pads, and 100W ultra-fast USB ports.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/hyundai-cabin-uvc-lights/">Hyundai&rsquo;s Cabin Lights Can Kill 99.9% Of Pneumonia Bacteria In 30 Seconds</a></strong></p><p>In terms of <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/safety/">safety</a>, the Avante has 10 airbags and a comprehensive suite of ADAS including the new avigation-based Smart Cruise Control 2, Memory Reversing Assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist, SBW P-mode Emergency Braking, and Pedal Misuse Safety Assist systems.</p><p><strong>Gasoline And Hybrid Options</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>The Korean-spec Avante will be available with two powertrain options at launch. The first is an improved version of the naturally-aspirated 2.0-liter gasoline engine producing 147 hp (110 kW / 149 PS), a 26 hp (19 kW) bump over the outgoing model.</p><p>The second is a self-charging <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/hybrids/">hybrid</a> that pairs a more efficient 1.6-liter engine with a stronger electric motor and a bigger battery for a combined 155 hp (116 kW / 157 PS).</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><p>The hybrid features &ldquo;Smart Regenerative Braking 3.0&rdquo; and the &ldquo;Hybrid Hierarchical Predictive Control System&rdquo; which is said to improve fuel efficiency by making route predictions. Finally, there is a &ldquo;Stay Mode&rdquo; that keeps the climate control and the infotainment running when the vehicle is stationary.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/hyundai-ioniq-v-range/">Hyundai&rsquo;s New Wedgy Sedan Claims 404 Miles On A Surprisingly Small Battery</a></strong></p><p>In time, Hyundai will likely roll out a new generation of the Elantra N with a more powerful engine, sportier looks, and a sharper chassis setup. This <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/01/next-hyundai-elantra-n-test-mule-engine/">is rumored to get a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine</a>, although nothing has been confirmed yet.</p><p><strong>Availability</strong></p><p>While the company didn&rsquo;t get into details about availability, the new Hyundai Avante is expected to hit Korean dealers later this year, likely followed by its gradual roll out to other markets. The compact sedan will likely reach North America as the 2027 Elantra sometime in the coming months. It has also been reported that the Elantra will return to Europe after a long hiatus.</p><p>Hyundai Motor President and CEO Jos&eacute; Mu&ntilde;oz said: &ldquo;The All-New Avante is a model that sets a new standard for its class by balancing unrivaled design, interior space, safety, and digital experience&rdquo;. </p><iframe loading="lazy" 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&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1549559376523002%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" onload="resizeIframe(this,this.parentElement);"></iframe></body></html></p>

The Cybertruck’s Disco-Era Wheels Will Cost You Over $7,000

<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-18aaa-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/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-18aaa-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-18aaa-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-18aaa-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-18aaa-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-18aaa-copy-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>Each Cybrdisc wheel carries a load rating of 3,196 pounds on its own.</li><li>A full set starts at $7,195, with the polished finish costing more.</li><li>Owners can trade in their factory wheels for a $1,000 rebate back.</li></ul></div></div><p>Although the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tesla-cybertruck/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tesla-cybertruck/">Tesla Cybertruck</a> has failed to sell in the numbers originally touted by Elon Musk, it has carved out a niche and created plenty of enthusiast owners, many of whom have started modifying their trucks. For those really wanting to make a statement, Unplugged Performance has the answer.</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><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/unplugged-cybertruck-expedition-package/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/unplugged-cybertruck-expedition-package/">Unplugged&rsquo;s $18K Cybertruck Package Adds What Tesla Left Out</a></strong></p><p>The Californian firm, which has established itself as America&rsquo;s pre-eminent <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tesla/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tesla/">Tesla</a> tuner, already offers dozens of accessories and upgrades for the Cybertruck. It has now launched a new forged 24-inch wheel package for the electric pickup, which looks a heck of a lot more premium than the Cybertruck&rsquo;s original wheels and cheap plastic aero covers.</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"></section><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/wheels/">These wheels</a>, known as the Cybrdisc, are each 9.5 inches wide and are forged from 6061-T6 aluminum. The retrofuturistic full-disc face takes its cues from 1970s wedge cars and the vinyl-record look of the disco era, with stacked concentric circles flowing into a polished surface. </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>Each wheel has a remarkable load rating of 3,196 lbs (1,450 kg), which should be more than enough to deal with the driving demands of a typical Cybertruck owner. In addition, the disc-style face of the wheels helps smooth airflow along the sides of the Tesla compared to traditional multi-spoke wheels.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq.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/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-2048x1152.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/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-2048x1152.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=" The Cybertruck&rsquo;s Disco-Era Wheels Will Cost You Over $7,000" width="2560" height="1440" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tesla-Cybertruck-UP-Forged-CYBRDISC-24-inch-Wheels-Unplugged-Performance-3840px-23qqq-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a></blockquote><p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/you-can-now-get-these-indestructible-wheels-for-your-cybertruck/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/you-can-now-get-these-indestructible-wheels-for-your-cybertruck/">UP&rsquo;s Cybrdisc wheels</a> are offered in Gloss Black with a machined silver logo and polished edges, Satin Black, and a Full Polished finish. They can be wrapped in either 295/45 tires or 315/45 rubber for owners wanting to maximize the on-road and off-road presence of their EV.</p><p>There&rsquo;s no word on how much each of these wheels weighs, but they certainly can&rsquo;t be light. They also aren&rsquo;t cheap. In fact, a set of four of these 24-inch wheels starts at $7,195 for the Gloss Black and Satin Black options, or $7,995 for the Full Polished finish. For those on a slightly tighter budget, UP does let shoppers trade in their OEM wheels for a $1,000 rebate.</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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Unplugged Performance </h4></body></html></p>

Lamborghini’s Most Hardcore Urus Debuts July 1

<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lambo-Urus-Teaser-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/2026/06/Lambo-Urus-Teaser-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lambo-Urus-Teaser-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lambo-Urus-Teaser-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lambo-Urus-Teaser-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Lambo-Urus-Teaser.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>Lamborghini has teased the facelifted Urus Performante.</li><li>Follows in the footsteps of Urus SE, but embraces carbon fiber.</li><li>The plug-in hybrid should have a combined output of 800+ hp.</li></ul></div></div><p>Lamborghini has teased a high-performance <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/lamborghini-urus/">Urus</a> ahead of its debut on July 1. The automaker isn&rsquo;t saying much, but claimed a &ldquo;new chapter is taking shape&rdquo; and suggested the model will blend &ldquo;cutting-edge innovation with pure adrenaline.&rdquo;</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>While the company is playing coy, the mystery model is expected to be the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/06/lamborghinis-lightweight-crossover-is-packing-on-the-plug-in-hybrid-pounds/">facelifted Urus Performante</a>. Spy photographers have already caught prototypes on numerous occasions and a handful of details lineup with the teaser image.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/02/lamborghini-urus-performante-facelift-hybrid/">Lamborghini&rsquo;s Most Extreme SUV Adds Power, But The Scale Has Questions</a></strong></p><p>The picture only provides a few clues, but the upper carbon fiber spoiler appears identical to the one on the outgoing model. It&rsquo;s joined by a mid-mounted spoiler, which is significantly larger than before.</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>Elsewhere, the model sports updated taillights and faux vents like those found on the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/lamborghini-urus-se-is-a-789-hp-phev-with-a-37-mile-range/">Urus SE</a>. We can also get a glimpse of what appears to be a carbon fiber roof.</p><p>While the teaser image only shows part of the rear end, previous spy photos have shown the crossover will have an evolutionary front fascia with revised bars and slats. They&rsquo;re accompanied by revamped air intakes and a new daytime running light signature. We can also expect a new rear bumper, diffuser, 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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">SHProshots</h4><p>While the last Performante had a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with 657 hp (490 kW / 666 PS) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque, the updated model will adopt a new <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/phev/">plug-in hybrid powertrain</a>. It should echo the one found on the Urus SE, which combines the aforementioned V8 with a 25.9 kWh battery pack and an electric motor that is integrated into an eight-speed automatic transmission.</p><p>This gives the SE a combined output of 789 hp (588 kW / 800 PS), an electric-only range of 35 miles (56 km), and a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of 3.4 seconds. That being said, the Performante will undoubtedly be faster, lighter, and more powerful.</p><p>While the plug-in hybrid powertrain comes with a major weight penalty, the extensive use of carbon fiber should help to mitigate the damage. On the old model, the lightweight material helped to save 104 lbs (47 kg).</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/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1.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/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1.webp 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1-1536x864.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/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1.jpg 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1-1536x864.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=" Lamborghini&rsquo;s Most Hardcore Urus Debuts July 1" width="1920" height="1080" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lamborghini-urus-Performante-625-1-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a></body></html></p>

Someone Spent Over $1 Million On Four Defenders Whose Color Won’t Stay One Color

<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Land-Rover-Defender-Classic-Color-Shifting-1sa-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/2026/06/Land-Rover-Defender-Classic-Color-Shifting-1sa-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Land-Rover-Defender-Classic-Color-Shifting-1sa-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Land-Rover-Defender-Classic-Color-Shifting-1sa-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Land-Rover-Defender-Classic-Color-Shifting-1sa-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Land-Rover-Defender-Classic-Color-Shifting-1sa-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>An anonymous buyer ordered all four bespoke V8 Defenders at once.</li><li>The paint shifts between green, purple, and gold as light moves.</li><li>Each Defender took close to 400 hours just to paint correctly.</li></ul></div></div><p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/land-rover/">Land Rover</a> Classic has revealed an ultra-exclusive commission that shows how far its Works Bespoke division will reach for collectors with the means to ask. Built for one deep-pocketed anonymous client, this matching set of four remastered Classic Defender V8s wears a color-changing paint that took close to 400 hours per vehicle to get right.</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><strong>Review: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/land-rover-defender-90-td5-review/">A 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 Makes 120 HP And Somehow Made Me Want To Keep The Keys</a></strong></p><p>The commission adds the 110 Double Cab Pick-Up and 90 Hard Top bodystyles to the official factory <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/restomod">restoration</a> catalog, joining the 90 Soft Top and the 110 Station Wagon already on the books. The color-shifting technology is what sets the collection apart from anything else wearing the Works Bespoke badge.</p><p><strong>A Paint That Refuses To Sit Still</strong></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 bodywork wears a unique Spectral Green <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/wraps">shade</a> that shifts between green, purple, and gold depending on the angle and the light hitting it. The same finish carries across the diamond-cut 18-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels, the badging, the grille, and the headlight housing, so the effect holds together from any direction.</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><p>The roof and tubular frames are painted in Icy White, matching the hand-painted coachlines on the profile. Similarly, the interior features semi&#8209;aniline Bridge of Weir Vanilla leather upholstery with green stitching, Superwool carpets, and bespoke floor mats with <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/Land-Rover-Defender">Defender</a> badging.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/classic-defender-v8-with-octa-colours-costs-more-than-the-new-octa/">Classic Defender V8 With Octa Upgrades Costs Way More Than The New Octa</a></strong></p><p>In terms of equipment, the color-shifting quartet comes fitted with a modern 9-inch infotainment display featuring digital radio, a 13-band graphic equalizer, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity. The screen can be mated to an optional reversing camera complete with a lens washer.</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><p><strong>V8 Power And A Reworked Chassis</strong></p><p>All four are built on donor chassis pulled from the 2012&ndash;2016 Defender production run. The diesel engines are gone, <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/engine-swaps/">replaced by </a>a naturally aspirated 5.0-liter gasoline V8 making 400 hp (298 kW / 405 PS) and 515 Nm (380 lb-ft) of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission with a dedicated sport mode.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/helderburg-rocco-defender/">Helderburg&rsquo;s Defender Costs As Much As A Used Ferrari SF90 And Still Runs A Diesel</a></strong></p><p>The Works Bespoke treatment also includes an <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tuning/">upgraded</a> chassis setup with Eibach coil springs, Bilstein dampers, beefed-up anti-roll bars, a revised steering system and larger brakes.</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><strong>What It Costs</strong></p><p>Land Rover Classic has not put a number on this four-vehicle order, but the factory-backed restomod program has never been the kind of thing you finance on a whim. A single Works Bespoke commission typically runs <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/04/land-rover-brings-back-the-v8-powered-defender-soft-top/">past &pound;200,000 ($260,000) before tax</a>, so even at the floor of that range, four of them put the bill well over &pound;800,000 ($1,050,000) before the color-shifting paint and the hours behind it enter the conversation.</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></body></html></p>

Zoox Unveils Its Production-Intent Robotaxi, Arrives Later This Year

<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-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/2026/06/2026-Zoox-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-copy.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>Zoox has introduced a revamped robotaxi with changes inside and out.</li><li>It features more comfortable seats, an improved touchscreen, and new colors.</li><li>The robotaxi will go into &ldquo;large-scale production&rdquo; and launch later this year.</li></ul></div></div><p>Amazon&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2023/06/zoox-becomes-first-company-to-deploy-fully-autonomous-pod-on-public-roads-in-nevada/">Zoox</a> largely flies under the radar, but they&rsquo;re back in the news as they&rsquo;ve unveiled an updated robotaxi. It sports an evolutionary design and will soon go into large-scale production.</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>Despite looking instantly recognizable, the vehicle incorporates a &ldquo;series of refinements&rdquo; that are easy to overlook at first glance. However, a closer inspection reveals a revised front end with new reflectors and a cleaner license plate area.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/09/you-can-now-take-a-gamble-on-zooxs-robotaxi/">You Can Now Take A Gamble On Zoox&rsquo;s Robotaxi</a></strong></p><p>Zoox also mentioned an improved door interface with a new speaker and microphone. The company added additional two-way audio capabilities, which makes it easier for users to communicate with support technicians, other road users, and first responders.</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 interior has been revamped to &ldquo;create an even more inviting atmosphere for riders.&rdquo; As part of the makeover, the dark and dreary cabin gives way to a lighter and brighter design.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2.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/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2.webp 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-361x400.webp 361w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-925x1024.webp 925w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-768x850.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-1387x1536.webp 1387w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-1850x2048.webp 1850w" 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/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2.jpg 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-361x400.jpg 361w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-925x1024.jpg 925w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-768x850.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-1387x1536.jpg 1387w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-1850x2048.jpg 1850w" 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=" Zoox Unveils Its Production-Intent Robotaxi, Arrives Later This Year" width="1920" height="2126" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Carscoops-Zoox-Compare-2-925x1024.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><h4 class="wp-block-heading">New top, old bottom</h4><p>Stone Gray flooring and trim replaces the previous black components, while the seats adopt a lighter Aloe Green color. Speaking of the latter, the seats and headrests have been equipped with additional padding and new curves. This helps to improve comfort as well as ergonomics.</p><p>Elsewhere, there are larger cup holders and a &ldquo;more vivid touchscreen.&rdquo; The company also added fluting on the wireless charger to keep phones securely in place.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4.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/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-2048x1152.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/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-2048x1152.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=" Zoox Unveils Its Production-Intent Robotaxi, Arrives Later This Year" width="2500" height="1406" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Zoox-Robotaxi-625-4-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Zoox said the updated color palette makes it easier to spot bags and phones, which could accidently get left behind. The company also worked to increase interior durability, which is critical for a <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/robotaxi/">robotaxi</a>.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/autonomous/">autonomous vehicle</a> will go into production in Hayward, California soon and join the company&rsquo;s fleet later this year. Zoox can build up to 100 vehicles per week, but cautioned expansion is subject to regulatory approval.</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"></section></body></html></p>

OpenAI will initially only release ChatGPT 5.6 to government-approved customers

So much for voluntary review.<p><img src="https://www.engadget.com/img/gallery/openai-will-initially-only-release-chatgpt-5-6-to-government-approved-customers/intro-1782427340.jpg" /></p>

World’s Quickest Motorcycle Hits 62MPH In 0.4 Seconds Running On Steam

<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-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/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-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>Graham Sykes&rsquo; motorbike runs down the quarter-mile in just 5.5 seconds.</li><li>The steam-powered bike dumps all of its power in just 2.9 seconds.</li><li>The machine pulls 6.8 Gs, rivaling what a fighter pilot endures.</li></ul></div></div><p>Going fast on a <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/motorcycles/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/motorcycles/">motorcycle</a> is a completely different experience from going fast in a car. If something goes wrong at high speed on a motorbike, or while accelerating quickly, you know you&rsquo;re going to slide and tumble down the road, whereas at least in a car, you know you&rsquo;re cocooned in bodywork and a hit will be softened by the airbags. This ever-present danger of being on two wheels doesn&rsquo;t faze Graham Sykes.</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>Sykes, a 62-year-old precision engineer from North Yorkshire, is the builder, owner, and rider of &lsquo;Force of Nature&rsquo;, the world&rsquo;s quickest-accelerating motorcycle. Rather than running on dinosaur juice, as you might expect, this bike is actually driven by steam, and the world recently had the chance to see it in action at Santa Pod Raceway in the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/uk/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/uk/">UK</a>. </p><p><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/sanrivatti-hypercar-architecture/" type="post" id="3454149">New Hypercar Startup Wants You To Ride It Like A Superbike, Not Sit In It</a></strong></p><p>The way this thing launches off the line is <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/record/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/record/">truly staggering</a>. The sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes just 0.4 seconds, and during this recent run, he covered the quarter-mile in 5.5 seconds at 192.94 mph (310 km/h). The only motorcycle to go down the quarter-mile quicker than this is a rocket-powered bike ridden by Frenchman Eric Teboul, setting a time of just 4.976 seconds.</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>Teboul&rsquo;s run came in September 2022 at 290.51 mph (467.53 km/h) aboard a hydrogen peroxide rocket bike. The Force of Nature owns the marks at shorter distances, taking the eighth-mile in 3.17 seconds at 203 mph (326.7 km/h) and the 1,000-foot run in 4.53 seconds at 193 mph (310.6 km/h).</p><p>Sykes started building his steam-powered motorbike in 2022, and it&rsquo;s now in its fifth iteration. Development continues, and he believes a further 0.6 seconds can be lobbed off its quarter-mile time, allowing it to dip below the 5-second mark. At a separate run at Santa Pod Raceway, Sykes cut his best time down to 5.44 seconds.</p><p><strong>What Powers It?</strong></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="Graham Syke's &quot;Force of Nature&quot; Steam Powered Bike at Santa Pod Raceway !!" 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/0y5j3HYeQ6k?feature=oembed" onload="resizeIframe(this,this.parentElement);"></iframe></div></figure><p>Operating a steam-powered <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/bmw-m1000rr-isle-of-man-tt/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/bmw-m1000rr-isle-of-man-tt/">motorcycle like this</a> is rather complex. A small burner running on kerosene or vegetable oil generates heat, which is then channeled through a manifold into six burner tubes. This heat is then transferred to the bike&rsquo;s 120-liter pressure vessel, which contains deionized and demineralized water. Temperatures reach up to 250 &ordm;C and pressures reach 580psi, providing Sykes with thrust for approximately 2.9 seconds. The team is chasing more than three seconds of thrust by cutting the turbulence and cavitation that interrupt the flow.</p><p>Speaking with <a href="https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2026/april/steam-powered-drag-bike/" type="link" id="https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2026/april/steam-powered-drag-bike/">MCN</a>, Sykes says the motorbike pulls up to 6.8Gs under acceleration. For mere mortals like ourselves, that&rsquo;s a terrifying figure and rivals the G-forces experienced by fighter jet pilots. At that peak, an 85 kg (187 lbs) rider momentarily weighs the equivalent of 578 kg (1,274 lbs), which is why Sykes pins himself to the bars and gets his feet up the instant he releases the launch button.</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/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2.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/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-2048x1152.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/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-2048x1152.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=" World&rsquo;s Quickest Motorcycle Hits 62MPH In 0.4 Seconds Running On Steam" width="2560" height="1440" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Steam-Powered-Motorbike-2-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>Screenshots Paul Donavan/YouTube</figcaption></figure></a></body></html></p>

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Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power’s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality

<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Ford-Mustang-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/2026/06/2025-Ford-Mustang-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Ford-Mustang-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Ford-Mustang-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Ford-Mustang-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Ford-Mustang.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>Porsche, Genesis, and Ford have topped a new initial quality study.</li><li>Overall quality is improved, but infotainment remains an issue.</li><li>BMW dominated with six segment awards, while Audi struggled.</li></ul></div></div><p>Ford is the undisputed recall king as the company conducted <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/ford-2025-record-recalls-scale/">153 campaigns last year</a>. 2026 is shaping up to be slightly better as they&rsquo;ve issued 51 recalls so far, which puts them well ahead of Stellantis (19), GM (17), and Toyota (15).</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>While the recall crisis is widely known, the Blue Oval is celebrating today as they were the highest mainstream brand in <a href="https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2026-us-initial-quality-study-iqs">JD Power&rsquo;s latest initial quality study</a>. The automaker only had 152 problems per 100 vehicles, which put them ahead of Nissan (156) and Buick (162).</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/ford-engine-teardown-quality/">Ford Now Destroys One New Engine A Day, And It Thinks It&rsquo;s Working</a></strong></p><p>Ford also received three awards for having the highest ranking vehicle in their segment. Honors went to the Mustang, F-150, and F-Series Super Duty.</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 automaker described the achievement as 16 years in the making and noted they had 41 fewer problems per 100 vehicles compared to last year. That&rsquo;s a significant improvement and <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/lincoln/">Lincoln</a> climbed two spots to take sixth place among premium brands.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01.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/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01.webp 2048w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01-1536x864.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/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01.jpg 2048w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01-1536x864.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=" Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power&rsquo;s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality" width="2048" height="1152" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023FordSuperDutyF-350Lariat_01-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Ford credited the strong showing to years of hard work and an effort to improve the infotainment experience. The company also brought various teams together and had suppliers come into the fold earlier to reduce problems at launch.</p><p>The efforts seem to be working and CEO Jim Farley said, &ldquo;Many doubted that an American company with a huge American workforce could compete with the world&rsquo;s best on quality, let alone reach the top. But we put our heads down and worked together every day to deliver for our customers. Today, Ford is not only the most American automaker but also the gold standard for new vehicle quality.&rdquo;</p><p><strong>Porsche Took The Top Spot</strong></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/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1.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/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-2048x1153.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/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-2048x1153.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=" Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power&rsquo;s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality" width="2500" height="1407" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2025-Porsche-911-625-1-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>While Ford placed third overall, <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/porsche/">Porsche</a> took top honors as they only had 138 problems per 100 vehicles. Furthermore, the 911 was named the vehicle with the highest initial quality overall. The model also beat the Chevrolet Corvette to win the &ldquo;premium sporty car&rdquo; segment.</p><p>Porsche Cars North America CEO Timo Resch remarked, &ldquo;Winning this award speaks to the painstaking focus on even the smallest details that our engineers put into each of our vehicles to give our customers the standard of quality they rightly expect from Porsche.&rdquo;</p><p><strong>A Handful Of Surprises</strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy.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/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy.webp 1876w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-315x400.webp 315w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-806x1024.webp 806w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-768x976.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-1209x1536.webp 1209w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-1612x2048.webp 1612w" 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/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy.jpg 1876w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-315x400.jpg 315w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-806x1024.jpg 806w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-768x976.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-1209x1536.jpg 1209w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-1612x2048.jpg 1612w" 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=" Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power&rsquo;s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality" width="1876" height="2384" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-4-copy-806x1024.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Putting the stars aside, there were a handful of surprises as Genesis came in second place with 151 problems per 100 vehicles. That&rsquo;s a big jump as the company came in 10^th place last year at 183 PP100.</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>Lexus fell from first to fourth, while <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/land-rover/">Land Rover</a> went from well-below average to slightly above. The latter company had 173 PP100, which was down from 208 last year.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Audi-Q4-e-tron-update-Apr-26-00017.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/2026/04/Audi-Q4-e-tron-update-Apr-26-00017.webp 1200w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/Audi-Q4-e-tron-update-Apr-26-00017-400x236.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/Audi-Q4-e-tron-update-Apr-26-00017-1024x604.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/Audi-Q4-e-tron-update-Apr-26-00017-768x453.webp 768w" 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/2026/04/Audi-Q4-e-tron-update-Apr-26-00017.jpg 1200w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Audi-Q4-e-tron-update-Apr-26-00017-400x236.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Audi-Q4-e-tron-update-Apr-26-00017-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Audi-Q4-e-tron-update-Apr-26-00017-768x453.jpg 768w" 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=" Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power&rsquo;s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality" width="1200" height="708" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Audi-Q4-e-tron-update-Apr-26-00017-1024x604.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Audi came in dead last in 2025 with a staggering 269 problems per 100 vehicles. The luxury brand slashed that number to 225 this year, but it only bumped them up three spots.</p><p>Speaking of last place, that dubious honor went to <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/infiniti/">Infiniti</a> as they had 235 problems per 100 vehicles. That&rsquo;s down from 242 last year, and we can expect their ranking to improve now that the dated QX50 and QX55 are toast.</p><p><strong>Segment Winners</strong></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"></section><p>While we&rsquo;ve already mentioned some award winning vehicles, there are plenty of others. Cars that took home top honors include the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/kia-k4/">Kia K4</a>, Hyundai Sonata, and Cadillac CT4 as well as the BMW 2-, 5-, and 8-Series.</p><p>On the crossover and SUV side, mainstream winners include the Nissan Rogue, Chevrolet Blazer, Hyundai Venue, and <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/2027-subaru-ascent-updates/">Subaru Ascent</a>. The Chevrolet Tahoe and Toyota Sequoia also tied for top honors in the Large SUV segment.</p><p>Premium models with the best initial quality include the Cadillac XT5 and Lexus NX as well as the BMW X2, X6, and X7. The Kia Carnival was named best minivan, while the Hyundai Santa Cruz got the nod for &ldquo;mid-size&rdquo; trucks.</p><p><strong>Study Findings</strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9.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/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9.webp 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9-1536x864.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/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9.jpg 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9-1536x864.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=" Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power&rsquo;s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality" width="1920" height="1080" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Lexus-TX-MG-CarScoops-1009-9-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Michael Gauthier / Carscoops</h4><p>The study examines problems experienced in the first 90 days of ownership and JD Power said overall new-vehicle quality &ldquo;improved sharply this year, with fewer problems cited across nine of 10 categories evaluated.&rdquo; In fact, the average fell from 192 to 175 this year.</p><p>That being said, it&rsquo;s important to remember quality may not mean what you think it does. A good example of this is that cup holders were the &ldquo;biggest single contributor to the year-over-year improvement in initial quality based on more accessible location and capacity to hold a variety of sizes of cups/water bottles.&rdquo;</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43.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/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-400x300.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-1024x768.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-768x576.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-2048x1536.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/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-400x300.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-2048x1536.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=" Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power&rsquo;s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality" width="2560" height="1920" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Audi-A5-Q5-USA-43-1024x768.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>As for the biggest detractor, that was infotainment systems as &ldquo;connectivity issues continue to strain [the] customer experience.&rdquo; The number of reported problems climbed this year and issues with &ldquo;<a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/google-andriod-auto-update/">Android Auto</a> and Apple CarPlay connectivity account for an increase of 1.4 PP100 in reported problems, the largest single contributor to the year-over-year decline in infotainment quality.&rdquo;</p><p>Of course, automakers probably shouldn&rsquo;t be blamed for issues with technology from Apple and Google. However, they&rsquo;re a part of modern cars, even if a few companies try to squeeze them out.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy.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/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy.webp 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy-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/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy.jpg 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy-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=" Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power&rsquo;s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality" width="1920" height="1080" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Andriod-Auto-Update-copy-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8.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/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8.webp 1880w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-304x400.webp 304w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-779x1024.webp 779w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-768x1010.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-1168x1536.webp 1168w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-1558x2048.webp 1558w" 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/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8.jpg 1880w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-304x400.jpg 304w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-779x1024.jpg 779w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-768x1010.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-1168x1536.jpg 1168w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-1558x2048.jpg 1558w" 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=" Ford Went From Recall King To JD Power&rsquo;s Top Mainstream Brand For Initial Quality" width="1880" height="2472" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026056-U.S.-Initial-Quality-Study-8-779x1024.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a></body></html></p>

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