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Stellantis Thinks Your 16-Year-Old Wants An 8-HP Abarth
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-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/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-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>Stellantis is plotting an Abarth version of the Fiat Topolino EV.</li><li>The sporty edition is aimed at capturing a younger demographic.</li><li>Due to regulatory limits, it will likely focus on styling upgrades.</li></ul></div></div><p>The <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/fiat-topolino-us-launch/">Fiat Topolino has just landed in America at $13,995</a>, which technically makes it the cheapest EV in the country. The catch is that it isn’t classified as a car and can’t be sold as street legal, at least not until Stellantis rolls out an optional Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) conversion kit that clears it for roads posted at 35 mph (56 km/h) or less.</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>In base form, its 19 mph (31 km/h) top speed keeps it well clear of any highway on-ramp. So it’s slow. Very slow. Then again, nobody buys something that makes the original <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/04/smart-fortwo-successor-concept/">Smart ForTwo</a> look roomy expecting speed. None of which has stopped Stellantis from weighing an Abarth-branded version to make the tiny EV more tempting to young buyers in Europe.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/should-stellantis-build-american-versions-of-its-tiny-ev/">We Imagined Stellantis’ Tiny EV As Jeep, Dodge, And Chrysler Oddballs</a></strong></p><p>That hotter model <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/fiat-multiplina-concept-and-topolinos/">would go beyond the Fiat Topolino Sport</a> that was recently introduced in Italy. The Sport brought fresh colors, stripe graphics, black accents and wheels to match, though nothing underneath changed. </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><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-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/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-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 decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2-2048x1152.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=" Stellantis Thinks Your 16-Year-Old Wants An 8-HP Abarth" width="2500" height="1406" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fiat-Topolino-Sport-2-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>Fiat Topolino Sport</figcaption></figure></a><p>Fiat and Abarth CEO Olivier Francois told <a href="https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/fiat-mulls-hot-abarth-topolino-bid-lure-younger-buyers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Autocar </a>the company is developing an Abarth take on the Topolino. He called the idea a “dream” and predicted it would be a “total hit”.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/fiat-panda-autobianchi-tribute/">Stellantis Is Using A 15-Year-Old Fiat To Stop Italy From Handing Autobianchi To China</a></strong></p><p>So why hang a performance badge on a heavy quadricycle built to crawl through city traffic? Gaetano Thorel, who runs Fiat and <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/abarth">Abarth</a> in Europe, laid out the thinking.</p><p><strong>Chasing Teenagers Who Want Noise</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/2026/07/BU026_098EV-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/BU026_098EV-scaled.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/BU026_098EV-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/BU026_098EV-1024x575.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/BU026_098EV-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/BU026_098EV-1536x863.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/BU026_098EV-2048x1151.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/BU026_098EV-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BU026_098EV-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BU026_098EV-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BU026_098EV-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BU026_098EV-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BU026_098EV-2048x1151.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=" Stellantis Thinks Your 16-Year-Old Wants An 8-HP Abarth" width="2560" height="1439" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BU026_098EV-1024x575.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>Fiat Topolino</figcaption></figure></a><p>“We want to make an Abarth feeling for the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/Fiat-Topolino">Topolino</a>, because we are still trying to boost selling it to young people. It’s amazing: Topolino is the most successful quadricycle in Italy, and if we’re being honest we still don’t catch the heart of 16- and 17-year-olds. I want to gain their hearts, which is why we now have Topolino Sport. An Abarth Topolino could be another solution.”</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/04/citroens-funky-buggy-is-back-with-gold-steelies-and-tube-doors/">Citroen’s Funky Buggy Is Back With Gold Steelies And Tube Doors</a></strong></p><p>The Fiat Topolino, Citroen Ami, and Opel Rocks Electric triplets are classified in the L6 quadricycle segment, which lets 14-year-old teenagers legally drive them in countries like Italy and France. Even so, Fiat’s European boss admitted that parents usually <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/01/ligier-js50-slowest-nurburgring-lap-special-edition/">prefer rivals like the Ligier</a>, which feels sportier thanks to the sound of its 50cc engine compared with the “more gentle” Topolino EV.</p><p><strong>Styling Over Speed</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><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"></section><p>To win over that younger crowd, <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/fiat/">Fiat</a> needs a spicier take on its retro-flavored quadricycle, possibly borrowing the fake engine noises from the fully electric Abarth 500 along with a more aggressive bodykit and special touches inside the cabin.</p><p>That said, don’t expect the pint-sized EV to turn into a <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/hot-hatch">pocket rocket</a>. Regulations wouldn’t allow the Topolino to carry anything stronger than the current 8 hp (6 kW) electric motor. Abarth’s engineers would likely go no further than perhaps some minor tweaks to the suspension along with different wheels and tires. The special edition will be more of an Abarth lifestyle product than a genuine performance machine.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS.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/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-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/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-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=" Stellantis Thinks Your 16-Year-Old Wants An 8-HP Abarth" width="2500" height="1406" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Abarth-Topolino-Rendering-CS-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>Our speculative rendering of an Abarth Topolino with sporty touches.</figcaption></figure></a></body></html></p>
Zinnias: the Sun-Loving Blooms You Can Still Grow in a Heatwave
Are there any flowers that ask nothing of you but give you so much in return? Let me introduce you to the unicorn of the garden world: zinnias. Bright, cheerful, drought-tolerant, and apparently immune to the kind of neglect that kills lesser plants. Zinnias cope just fine in this heatwave weather, too.But the best news? Zinnias are among the fast-growing, heat-loving blooms that you can still start from seed in July.No wonder, then, that Zinnias are seriously having
A Tesla Driver Appears To Nap At 62 MPH With Two Kids Reportedly In The Back
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-Model-3-Sleeping-Canada-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/Tesla-Model-3-Sleeping-Canada-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-Model-3-Sleeping-Canada-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-Model-3-Sleeping-Canada-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-Model-3-Sleeping-Canada-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-Model-3-Sleeping-Canada-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>This Tesla driver was spotted sleeping while traveling at up to 62 mph.</li><li>According to a fellow motorist, two kids were sitting in the back seats.</li><li>It appears the driver’s sunglasses fooled the driver monitoring system.</li></ul></div></div><p>Footage circulating online appears to show a woman behind the wheel of a <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tesla-model-y/">Tesla Model Y</a> traveling along the Trans-<a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/canada/">Canada</a> Highway between Golden and Revelstoke, all while seemingly fast asleep. If accurate, the episode points to some worrying gaps in the vehicle’s driver-monitoring system.</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>Fellow Canadian motorist Carleigh King spotted the drowsy driver on Sunday afternoon. In the video, the woman’s head is slumped over, and she appears blissfully unaware that she’s snoozing at approximately 62 mph (100 km/h). It’s a terrifying watch, though far from the only time we’ve come across something like it.</p><p><strong>Also: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/tesla-driver-monitoring-doll-head/">A $10 Ronaldo Doll Head Is Fooling Tesla So Drivers Can Doze Off</a></strong></p><p>The <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tesla/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tesla/">Tesla</a> in question is presumably fitted with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) package, which includes a driver-monitoring system. This setup uses the Model Y’s in-car camera to track the driver’s eye movements and torque sensors in the steering wheel to detect whether the driver is alert. However, as we’ve seen in the past, the camera system can be easily fooled by wearing sunglasses, like this driver did.</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><strong>She Wasn’t Driving Alone…</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="Asleep behind the wheel?" 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/16kfQIL0i-4?feature=oembed" onload="resizeIframe(this,this.parentElement);"></iframe></div></figure><p>Speaking with <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tesla-driver-asleep-9.7260847" type="link" id="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/tesla-driver-asleep-9.7260847">CBC</a>, King says that, shockingly, the woman wasn’t driving by herself. In fact, there were reportedly two children sitting in the Tesla’s rear seats, meaning their lives were also in danger because of the driver’s slumber. It’s unclear how the driver circumvented the steering wheel’s torque sensors, but we do know that several companies sell cheap accessories to bypass them.</p><p><strong>Watch: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/03/tesla-autopilot-sleeping-drivers/" type="post" id="3388623">Viral Video Shows Older Tesla Driver And Passenger Both Asleep At Highway Speed</a></strong></p><p>According to Cpl. Michael McLaughlin from the B.C. Highway Patrol, the driver could face some serious charges for her careless behavior.</p><p>“Anything from a simple violation ticket all the way up to criminal charges for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,” he said. “There could also potentially be criminal charges related to negligence if there are children in the vehicle and those children are put at risk by the driver not supervising as the vehicle is traveling down the highway.”</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-2026-07-11-074115-copy.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-2026-07-11-074115-copy.webp 961w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-074115-copy-400x202.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-074115-copy-768x388.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/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-074115-copy.png 961w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-074115-copy-400x202.png 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-074115-copy-768x388.png 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=" A Tesla Driver Appears To Nap At 62 MPH With Two Kids Reportedly In The Back" width="961" height="486" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-074115-copy.png" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p><strong>Lead Image: Castanet News</strong></p><p></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></body></html></p>
The Latest Jimny Never Got A Soft Top, So Damd Faked One
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-2-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/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-2-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-2-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-2-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-2-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-2-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>Damd’s new Slash Garnish trim piece splits the Jimny’s side glass.</li><li>The accessory creates a nostalgic retro canopy visual illusion.</li><li>It is compatible with three-door models starting at 52,800 yen ($330).</li></ul></div></div><p>Japanese tuner Damd built its reputation on <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/damd-suzuki-jimny-armata-lancia-style-offroader/">wild styling kits for the Suzuki Jimny</a>, most of them channeling famous off-roaders. This latest piece takes a different route, a small accessory that pays homage to earlier generations of the little 4×4 rather than to some other brand’s icon.</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>Called the Slash Garnish, <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tuning/">the trim</a> gives the current Jimny a nostalgic split-window canopy look, borrowing the silhouette of the soft-top versions that came before it.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/suzuki-jimny-gozel-concept/">Rugged Suzuki Jimny Gozel Concept Approved For Production</a></strong></p><p>The diagonal strip mounts straight onto the rear side glass and cuts each window into two panes. Anyone sitting in the back loses a bit of the view, but the trade buys the SUV a far more distinctive profile.</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><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7.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/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-400x136.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-1024x347.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-768x261.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-1536x521.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-2048x695.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/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-400x136.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-1024x347.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-768x261.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-1536x521.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-2048x695.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=" The Latest Jimny Never Got A Soft Top, So Damd Faked One" width="2500" height="848" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suzuki-Jimny-Slash-Garnish-by-Damd-7-1024x347.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Buyers can take it unpainted or in one of three shades, Medium Gray, Jungle Green, and Chiffon Ivory Metallic. There’s also an optional wood panel that layers on some vintage warmth and pairs with the wood-infused roof basket <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/Damd">Damd</a> already sells, so the theme carries across the whole car if you want it to.</p><p>For a greater optical illusion, the tuner has <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/wraps/">wrapped</a> the roof and rear pillars in a different color. This makes the rear section of the roof look like a hard top, making us wish for a Jimny Convertible. Of course, the Slash Garnish can be applied together with a retro styling kit as seen in the pictured prototype.</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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Damd, <a href="https://x.com/tokki_totsu">Tokki_Totsu</a></h4><p>Damd’s Slash Garnish is compatible with <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/10/jdm-suzuki-jimny-just-got-a-bigger-screen/">the narrow-body kei-class Jimny</a> and the global-spec Jimny Sierra but it won’t fit the five-door Jimny Nomade due to the different shape of the greenhouse.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/suzuki-xbee-damd-bodykits/">Suzuki XBee Turns Into A Little Defender With $1,850 Kit</a></strong></p><p>In <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/japan/">Japan</a>, the accessory is priced at ¥52,800 ($330) with an extra ¥33,000 ($200) for painting and ¥6,600 ($40) for shipping. Finally, the wood trim piece adds another ¥24,530 ($150), totaling ¥116,930 ($720) for the full package before installation.</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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Damd</h4></body></html></p>
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Slate’s $25K Truck Can Option Its Way Past $46K, And You Still Crank Your Windows
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/b1589981d134f20cf795392c6a6042d260afbe80_1080x1080-1024x576.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/b1589981d134f20cf795392c6a6042d260afbe80_1080x1080-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/b1589981d134f20cf795392c6a6042d260afbe80_1080x1080-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/b1589981d134f20cf795392c6a6042d260afbe80_1080x1080-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/b1589981d134f20cf795392c6a6042d260afbe80_1080x1080-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/b1589981d134f20cf795392c6a6042d260afbe80_1080x1080-2048x1153.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>The Slate Truck’s options can nearly double its attractive entry-level price.</li><li>Converting the pickup into an SUV adds thousands before accessories even begin.</li><li>Customization is the brand’s biggest strength and its biggest pricing trap.</li></ul></div></div><p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/slate-auto/" type="post_tag" id="3749">Slate</a> has built its entire pitch around simplicity, affordability and endless customization. Those goals sound great together, but spend just a few minutes in the company’s online configurator, and you’ll discover they can also work against each other. </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>It’s already easy to question the truck’s value <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/04/slate-ev-versus-ford-maverick/" type="post" id="3198813">compared to the Ford Maverick</a>, but start checking option boxes without much restraint, and the budget-friendly EV suddenly looks a lot less like a bargain.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/this-used-car-giant-may-have-invested-in-slate-auto/" type="post" id="3441975">Carvana May Have A Foot In Bezos’s Slate Auto Already</a></strong></p><p>The startup’s <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/slate-truck-pricing-leak/" type="post" id="3450121">electric pickup starts at $24,950</a> before destination charges, but that’s only the beginning. Buyers wanting something more practical than the standard pickup can choose either the Squareback SUV conversion for $29,950 or the Fastback SUV for $31,950, both of which add a bed cap and rear seating. From there, it’s remarkably easy to inflate the sticker price.</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><strong>The Accessory Rabbit Hole</strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070259.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-2026-07-11-070259.webp 1423w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070259-400x268.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070259-1024x687.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070259-768x515.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/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070259.png 1423w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070259-400x268.png 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070259-1024x687.png 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070259-768x515.png 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=" Slate’s $25K Truck Can Option Its Way Past $46K, And You Still Crank Your Windows" width="1423" height="954" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070259-1024x687.png" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Slate’s business model revolves around personalization, and the accessory catalog is extensive. Exterior wraps alone can add $1,599.99, while decorative decals, auxiliary lighting, roof racks, fender flares, alternate grilles, spare tire carriers, and upgraded 20-inch <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/wheels/" type="post_tag" id="177">wheels</a> all pile onto the total. The configurator even lets buyers choose whimsical graphics, including faux business branding, alongside more traditional racing stripes.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423.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-2026-07-11-070423.webp 1903w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423-400x190.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423-1024x486.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423-768x365.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423-1536x730.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/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423.png 1903w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423-400x190.png 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423-1024x486.png 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423-768x365.png 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423-1536x730.png 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=" Slate’s $25K Truck Can Option Its Way Past $46K, And You Still Crank Your Windows" width="1903" height="904" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-070423-1024x486.png" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>The interior follows the same philosophy. Buyers can add a center console, upgraded armrests, storage accessories, floor mats, and optional speakers because the truck doesn’t come with a traditional audio system as standard. A front-center speaker costs $249.99, while additional dash speakers add another $149.99. Even the dashboard-mounted tablet, which serves as the infotainment interface, a feature that will no doubt be popular, still doesn’t have a published price.</p><p><strong>Also: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/ford-electric-truck-spied/">Ford’s New $30K EV Truck Barely Clears An Expedition’s Shoulder</a></strong></p><p>As <a href="https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71856215/slate-truck-options-pricing-over-45k/">Car and Driver</a> found, and as we confirmed ourselves, stack enough of those accessories together and the math changes dramatically. A fully optioned Fastback <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/suv/">SUV</a> sailed past $46,000. Ours hit $46,607.49, to be exact, and you still have to crank your windows by hand, at least until the electric kit Slate has hinted at actually shows up. Keep in mind, there are some more exotic options like a lift kit, off-road tires, and more that aren’t priced or available yet, so the figure will go up. Importantly, none of this is a criticism of the strategy.</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>The Upside Of Paying For It</strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414.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-2026-07-08-101414.webp 1806w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414-400x206.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414-1024x527.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414-768x395.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414-1536x790.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/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414.png 1806w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414-400x206.png 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414-1024x527.png 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414-768x395.png 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414-1536x790.png 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=" Slate’s $25K Truck Can Option Its Way Past $46K, And You Still Crank Your Windows" width="1806" height="929" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-101414-1024x527.png" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Pretty much every legacy brand boasts about all the customization buyers can do, but none of them come close to this. Slate lets customers choose exactly where to spend their money without hiding unique features behind a giant trim upgrade. Someone who simply wants a basic electric pickup can still buy one at the advertised starting price, while enthusiasts can build something far more distinctive.</p><p>That all said, it’s an important reminder that while a $24,950 truck makes headlines, the price out the door can be dramatically higher.</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-2026-07-08-102420.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-2026-07-08-102420.webp 1810w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-102420-400x203.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-102420-1024x520.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-102420-768x390.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-102420-1536x781.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/Screenshot-2026-07-08-102420.png 1810w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-102420-400x203.png 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-102420-1024x520.png 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-102420-768x390.png 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-102420-1536x781.png 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=" Slate’s $25K Truck Can Option Its Way Past $46K, And You Still Crank Your Windows" width="1810" height="920" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-08-102420-1024x520.png" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><h4 class="wp-block-heading"></h4><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos: Slate Auto</h4></body></html></p>
Phoebe Gates' AI shopping app Phia reportedly claimed unearned affiliate sales through fake clicks
Gates, who is Bill Gates' daughter, founded the app alongside Sophia Kianni.<p><img src="https://www.engadget.com/img/gallery/phoebe-gates-ai-shopping-app-phia-reportedly-claimed-unearned-affiliate-sales-through-fake-clicks/intro-1783801413.jpg" /></p>
Winnebago Built A Compact Motorhome For People Who Dread Motorhomes
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Winne-Elora-Jul7261-1024x576.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/Winne-Elora-Jul7261-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Winne-Elora-Jul7261-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Winne-Elora-Jul7261-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Winne-Elora-Jul7261-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Winne-Elora-Jul7261-2048x1151.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>Winnebago’s compact Elora and its Rosa twin are targeting RV noobs.</li><li>20-ft, V6-powered motorhome sleeps four passengers but can carry six.</li><li>Single fuel setup eliminates propane hassles and keeps camping simple.</li></ul></div></div><p>Buying your first motorhome can feel like signing up for a second career <em>and</em> a second mortgage. Between propane tanks, unfamiliar controls, oversized dimensions and oversized price tags, there’s plenty to get your head around. <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/winnebago/">Winnebago</a>’s answer is the new Elora and Resa, compact Class C campers designed to make RV life far less intimidating.</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>Built on the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2022/09/2023-ram-promaster-is-here-to-make-your-life-easier/">Ram ProMaster </a>chassis, Elora and Resa are identical motorhomes wearing different badges, continuing a long standing Winnebago tradition. The newcomer stretches just over 20 feet (6.1 m) long and aims to deliver driving manners that feel much closer to a regular vehicle, or smaller Class-B RV, than a traditional Class C. Winnebago says the narrower body makes parking and maneuvering less stressful, while still providing seating for six and sleeping space for four.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/earthroamer-xv-sx-motorhome/">$1.1 Million Chevy Is A Tiny Penthouse On Wheels</a></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>Inside, flexibility is the name of the game. The whole interior looks kind of spartan and utilitarian, but the rear lounge converts into a queen bed, while a powered overhead bed drops down when it’s time to sleep. Fold everything away and the rear transforms into a generous cargo area for bikes, outdoor gear or whatever else your weekend adventure requires.</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"></section><p>Winnebago has also tried to remove some of the little frustrations that come with RV ownership for first-timers. Instead of juggling propane alongside gasoline for the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/ram-promaster/">ProMaster</a>‘s 3.6-liter V6, the Elora runs everything from a single gasoline supply. An integrated lithium battery system handles onboard power, while simplified controls are designed so owners can spend more time enjoying the trip instead of figuring out how everything works.</p><p><strong>Hybrid Bathroom</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"><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 bathroom uses a clever hybrid wet and dry layout that maximizes the available space by letting users swinging the wall containing the sink across the toilet on the opposite side to reveal a shower area. And the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/rv/">RV</a> kitchen has most of the hardware you’d expect of a bricks and mortar home, including an induction cooktop, sink, combination microwave oven and a tall refrigerator.</p><p>The Elora and Resa arrive at dealers this month with a starting price of $153,772. That’s still a significant amount of cash for most of us, but in the world of new motorhomes where some Class C Winnies cost twice as much, and some VIP trailers are <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2024/11/brabus-big-boy-1200-is-the-motorhome-of-your-dreams-starting-at-1-4-million/">10x the price</a>, it’s one of the more approachable ways to trade hotel bookings for weekends 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><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><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Winnebago</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>
What is Eclipsa Video, and how does it compare to Dolby Vision and HDR10?
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The Dodge Charger Is America’s Slowest-Selling New Car
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Dodge-Charger-Six-Pack-Scat-Pack-for-Carscoops-by-Stephen-Rivers-31-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/2026/07/2026-Dodge-Charger-Six-Pack-Scat-Pack-for-Carscoops-by-Stephen-Rivers-31-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Dodge-Charger-Six-Pack-Scat-Pack-for-Carscoops-by-Stephen-Rivers-31-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Dodge-Charger-Six-Pack-Scat-Pack-for-Carscoops-by-Stephen-Rivers-31-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Dodge-Charger-Six-Pack-Scat-Pack-for-Carscoops-by-Stephen-Rivers-31-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Dodge-Charger-Six-Pack-Scat-Pack-for-Carscoops-by-Stephen-Rivers-31-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>High inventory gives buyers more negotiating power this summer.</li><li>Jeep and Dodge dominate the slow-selling mainstream rankings.</li><li>EVs and traditional SUVs both appear on the list.</li></ul></div></div><p>Car shoppers willing to skip the hottest new models may find themselves with an unexpected advantage. Fresh market data shows several mainstream vehicles are piling up on dealer lots across the country, creating the kind of inventory levels that typically translate into bigger discounts, better financing offers, and <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/dealers/" type="post_tag" id="225">dealers</a> that are far more willing to negotiate. If you’ve been waiting for the market to swing back in buyers’ favor, this might be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.</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/2026/07/dodge-charger-gas-ev-sales/" type="post" id="3458501">Gas Charger Sales Surged 404% While The Daytona EV Collapsed</a></strong></p><p>According <a href="https://caredge.com/guides/slowest-selling-cars">to CarEdge’s </a>July 2026 Market Day Supply (MDS) report, the vehicles sitting the longest aren’t necessarily bad products. Instead, many are caught in shifting market trends, changing consumer tastes, or simply suffering from manufacturers building more inventory than demand currently supports.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.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/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4.webp 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4-1536x864.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/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4.jpg 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4-1536x864.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=" The Dodge Charger Is America’s Slowest-Selling New Car" width="1920" height="1080" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-VW-ID.4-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Leading the pack is the 2026 <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/dodge-charger/" type="post_tag" id="812">Dodge Charger</a>, with a staggering 385-day supply. CarEdge estimates there are 10,796 examples on dealer lots nationwide while just 1,261 sold over the past 45 days. Whether shoppers are waiting for incentives, holding out for different trims, or simply adjusting to the Charger’s new era, the result is plenty of leverage for anyone walking into a Dodge showroom. Love or hate the new Sixpack engine, the car itself is one of the most practical American performance sedans on sale today.</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>Electric vehicles also feature prominently. The <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/vw-id-4/" type="post_tag" id="2625">Volkswagen ID.4</a> ranks second among mainstream models with a 349-day supply, while the Buick Envision lands in the top ten at 227 days despite selling nearly 2,650 units during the same period. Those numbers suggest dealers still have plenty of inventory to clear.</p><p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/jeep/" type="post_tag" id="47">Jeep</a> accounts for much of the remaining list. The two-door Wrangler carries a 230-day supply, while the Gladiator follows closely at 222 days. The Grand Wagoneer (215 days), Grand Wagoneer L (204 days), and the all-new Cherokee (199 days) also rank among the slowest-selling mainstream vehicles in America.</p><h5 class="wp-block-heading">Slowest Selling New Cars By Market Day Supply (MDS)</h5><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-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/pre-media-26c0110_005-scaled.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-2048x1152.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/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-2048x1152.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 Dodge Charger Is America’s Slowest-Selling New Car" width="2560" height="1440" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pre-media-26c0110_005-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><div class="table-container blue"><div class="table-wrapper scrollbar-hide"><figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td><strong>#</strong></td><td><strong>Vehicle</strong></td><td><strong>MDS</strong></td><td><strong>For Sale</strong></td><td><strong>Sold</strong></td><td><strong>Avg Price</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">1</td><td>2026 Dodge Charger</td><td>385 days ▲ 2%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">10,796</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">1,261</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$58,560</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">2</td><td>2026 Volkswagen ID.4</td><td>349 days ▼ 21%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">1,172</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">151</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$46,408</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">3</td><td>2026 Polestar 4</td><td>318 days ▼ 23%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">658</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">93</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$70,519</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">4</td><td>2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia</td><td>270 days ▲ 34%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">150</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">25</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$53,937</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">5</td><td>2026 Audi Sq7</td><td>255 days ▼ 10%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">402</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">71</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$105,300</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">6</td><td>2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS</td><td>243 days ▲ 11%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">324</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">60</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">112,745</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">7</td><td>2026 Maserati Grecale</td><td>233 days ▼ 39%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">249</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">48</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">95,889</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">8</td><td>2026 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door</td><td>230 days ▼ 18%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">8,020</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">1,567</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$41,729</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">9</td><td>2026 Alfa Romeo Stelvio</td><td>229 days ▲ 6%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">183</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">36</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$57,967</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">10</td><td>2026 Buick Envision</td><td>227 days ▼ 3%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">13,373</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">2,648</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$46,293</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">11</td><td>2026 Jeep Gladiator</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">222 days▼9%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">18,209</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">3,688</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$49,670</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">12</td><td>2026 GMC Savana Cargo</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">220 days (New)</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">1,354</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">277</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$49,047</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">13</td><td>2026 Porsche Taycan</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">218 days▼18%</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">922</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">190</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$148,464</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">14</td><td>2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">215 days (New)</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">10,321</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">2,163</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$77,842</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">15</td><td>2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">204 days (New)</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">3,116</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">688</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$83,053</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">16</td><td>2026 Jeep Cherokee</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">199 days (New)</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">15,699</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">3,556</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">$39,820</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><h4 class="wp-block-heading">CarEdge. * New means the vehicle wasn’t in last month’s top rankings.</h4><p>For buyers, that’s significant. Wranglers and Gladiators have often commanded strong pricing with little room for negotiation, but elevated inventory changes that equation. Larger, more expensive models like the Grand Wagoneer could be especially attractive if dealers become more aggressive with incentives.</p><p><strong>Also: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/car-loan-study-q2-2026/">The Average New Car Payment Hits A Record $777 As 7-Year Loans Keep Climbing</a></strong></p><p>A high Market Day Supply doesn’t automatically mean a vehicle is unpopular or flawed. It simply measures how long current inventory would last at the recent sales pace. The higher that number climbs, the more pressure dealers typically face to move inventory. 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Take A Ride With Me To Alfa’s Homeland In Its Smallest SUV, Sins And All
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-main-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/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-main-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-main-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-main-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-main-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-main-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><p>Italy is celebrated for its picturesque scenery, world-class cuisine, rich art, and beautiful automobiles, and living right next door in <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/Greece/">Greece</a> has let me visit more than once over the years. Even so, one major entry stayed stubbornly unchecked on my automotive bucket list, the Museo Alfa Romeo in Arese. The excuse I had been waiting for finally showed up with the brand’s annual birthday celebration, which this year lined up with the museum’s landmark 50th anniversary.</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>I planned the trip myself and covered every expense, the lone exception being the press car that Alfa Romeo kindly lent me so I could take in the event through the eyes of an Alfisti. Before we reach the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/museums">museum</a>, let me walk you through the metropolitan sprawl of Milan, the beautiful villages of Lake Como, and the lakefront city of Lugano across the border in Switzerland.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Meet The Alfa</h3><p>My ride for the trip was an <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/10/alfa-romeos-latest-sport-speciale-looks-great-but-forgets-the-most-important-part/">Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida Sport Speciale</a>, which slots below the flagship Initiale and Veloce trims. Brera Red paint covered the body, set off by a contrasting black roof and the three-spoke phone-dial 18-inch Fori alloy wheels, and the combination gave the little SUV a richer presence than its price suggests.</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><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / Carscoops</h4><p>Beyond the Sport Speciale badges on the fenders, this grade sets itself apart with the vintage Alfa Romeo lettering across the scudetto grille and a run of gloss black accents. Initially, I wasn’t a fan of the busy styling of the Junior, but I have to admit that the model has a smidge of an exotic flair in this configuration and will make you look twice.</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>Review: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/08/the-junior-is-everything-alfa-romeo-needed-and-nothing-alfisti-wanted-review/">The Junior Is Everything Alfa Romeo Needed And Nothing Alfisti Wanted</a></strong></p><p>While there are no changes to the 143 hp (107 kW / 145 PS) <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/hybrids/">mild-hybrid</a> turbo 1.2-liter engine or the chassis setup compared to the standard Junior, the Sport Speciale shows its true nature when you step 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"><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 Thanos Pappas / Carscoops</h4><p>The seats are upholstered in perforated Alcantara and Ice white leather, featuring heating and massaging functions for the driver. More importantly, Alfa added Alcantara inserts on the steering wheel, dashboard, and center console, addressing some of the complaints about the perceived quality in the standard <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/alfa-romeo-junior/">Junior</a>.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35.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/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-2048x1153.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/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-2048x1153.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=" Take A Ride With Me To Alfa’s Homeland In Its Smallest SUV, Sins And All" width="2500" height="1407" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-35-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>Equipment is generous, with the optional Techno Pack adding Matrix LED headlights, more ADAS, a 180-degree rear view camera, a hands-free tailgate, wireless charging, front and rear USB ports, and a better six-speaker audio system to go with the standard 10.25-inch infotainment. If you’re curious about the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/prices/">cost</a>, the mild-hybrid Sport Speciale starts from €31,150 ($35,600) in Italy, with an extra €1,650 ($1,900) for the bi-tone shade, and €1,000 ($1,100) for the Techno Pack fitted to the press car.</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><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Exploring Milan</h3><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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / Carscoops</h4><p>With the vehicle basics out of the way, let me walk you around Milan. The first stop is the iconic central square and its imposing marble cathedral, the Duomo di Milano. This gothic landmark is striking to witness up close, from its sheer scale to the 3,400 statues and the 135 spires reaching into the sky above the city.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2023/01/the-great-american-road-trip-has-never-been-better/">The Great American Road Trip Has Never Been Better</a></strong></p><p>Right beside Italy’s largest Catholic church sits the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The oldest active shopping center in the country carries a beautiful ceiling overhead, and it leads you toward the Teatro alla Scala waiting on the far side.</p><p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/art">Art</a> aficionados will appreciate the Pinacoteca di Brera and the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, which double as historic palaces and are located near the city center. There, you will find original paintings from masters like Caravaggio, Francesco Hayez, Andrea Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini, Raphael, and Leonardo Da Vinci.</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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / Carscoops</h4><p>I would also recommend renting an electric <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/ebikes">bike</a>, which costs €0.75 ($0.86) per hour once you get a €9 ($10) weekly subscription. This lets you stop pretty much anywhere you please, sidestepping the parking headache of Milan. Personally, I enjoyed the sunset at the Navigli Canal and pedaled my way into the park of the Sforza Castle. Still, you have to be extra careful on the bumpy stone roads and stick to the designated bike lanes where possible.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/alfa-romeo-tonale-discontinuation/">Alfa Just Facelifted The Tonale. Now It Could Kill It</a></strong></p><p>For slightly longer distances, like paying a visit to the San Siro stadium that hosts famous soccer clubs Inter and Milan, you can always use public transport. This time, I chose the comfort of the Junior since I happened to visit during a major heatwave. Thankfully, the small <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/SUV">SUV</a> had an ice-cold A/C system while serving up a quiet and refined ride despite the 18-inch wheels of the Sport Speciale.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Note To Self: Don’t Update Your Infotainment On Vacation</h3><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 Thanos Pappas / Carscoops</h4><p>The only real trouble I ran into with the Junior was an unexpected error that left it frozen on the side of the road for about half an hour, and it happened shortly after I took delivery. It all began the moment I pressed “Accettare” on the infotainment display before switching the language from Italian over to English.</p><p>As it turned out, I had <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/accidents">accidentally</a> enabled an over-the-air update that stuck on “Complete” and refused to let me start the engine or move the car an inch. The fix was to unlatch the battery and wait a full 10 minutes, effectively forcing the Alfa into a hard reset before it would cooperate.</p><p>Thankfully, the SUV came back to its senses and everything worked fine across the rest of my trip. The whole episode taught me to steer clear of <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/OTA/">software updates</a> altogether, especially when I’m far away from home.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Beauty Of Lake Como</h3><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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / Carscoops</h4><p>Coming back to our sightseeing session, I spent a day exploring some of the beautiful villages scattered around Lake Como, which sits roughly an hour outside of Milan. The iconic Y-shaped lake stretches 170 km (104 miles) around its perimeter, and the dramatic relief of the surrounding area fills it with twisty roads that beg to be driven.</p><p><strong>Review: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/2026-alfa-romeo-tonale-review/">Alfa Romeo’s 2026 Tonale Finally Earns The Badge On Its Nose</a></strong></p><p>The scenery is stunning and can easily inspire a spirited drive, though you have to keep a sharp eye out for incoming traffic. The roads run narrow with poor visibility and few places to pull over, which means you will be better off holding a relaxed pace and taking in the view.</p><p>As for the Junior, while it can’t match the sophistication and exceptional handling characteristics of the larger Stelvio, I did appreciate its manners in the Dynamic mode which makes the steering sharper and improves the throttle response <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/08/the-junior-is-everything-alfa-romeo-needed-and-nothing-alfisti-wanted-review/">more than I remembered from my review.</a></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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / Carscoops</h4><p>The performance of the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/hybrids">mild-hybrid</a> system, widely used across the Stellantis portfolio, proved more than adequate on the highway. Despite the size of the ICE and the tiny electric motor, the SUV struck a good balance between pace and efficiency and made a comfortable cruiser at speeds up to 120 km/h (75 mph), after which it got a little noisy.</p><p>Following a quick stop for a photoshoot in the main city of Como, I headed to the tiny village of Nesso where I enjoyed a traditional pizza with a beautiful view of the water. With lunch sorted, I walked down the tight alleys packed with greenery and found myself on a small bridge right next to a waterfall you may have seen on <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tiktok/">TikTok</a>. Young people use this spot to jump into the lake, but the highlight for me was the cold air rolling down from the mountains like a natural A/C.</p><p>The truth is that you will never get bored driving around Lake Como, as there are more places worth visiting than you can imagine. That said, I had a tight schedule, and since I<a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2023/09/we-get-up-close-to-the-avatr-11-and-12-evs-from-china-aiming-to-shake-up-the-luxury-market/"> had already enjoyed a short cruise on a Riva boat</a> during a previous trip, I decided to move on to my next destination.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Next Stop: Switzerland</h3><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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / Carscoops</h4><p>Only 45 minutes from Como and a little over an hour outside Milan you will find the Swiss lakeside city of Lugano. The landscape shifts the moment you cross the border between <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/Italy">Italy</a> and Switzerland, greeting you with even more green and much better roads. The picturesque city sits in the Italian-speaking part of southern Switzerland, so trying to communicate with locals feels much the same.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2024/10/review-we-explore-slovakia-and-poland-with-a-renault-clio/">I Took A 99 HP Renault Clio On A Road Trip Through Slovakia And Poland And It Was More Fun Than You’d Think</a></strong></p><p>Lugano has a long lakefront perfect for relaxing walks. You can also grab an ice cream, rent a pedal boat or check out <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2024/06/is-this-230-hp-abarth-offshore-the-most-expensive-bath-toy-ever/">the Fiat 500 jet boats</a> that operate in the region.</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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / CarScoops</h4><p>Switzerland is a wealthy country, which means automotive enthusiasts will enjoy the car spotting, with the city providing an ideal backdrop for your photos. I spent about an hour there and still crossed paths with a number of exotics such as the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/lamborghini-revuelto/">Lamborghini Revuelto</a>, Porsche 911 GT3 Touring, Ferrari 296, Ferrari Roma, Aston Martin Vantage, and more.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/02/alfa-romeo-promised-an-electric-future-now-old-v6-is-back/">Alfa Romeo Promised An Electric Future, Now Old V6 Is Back</a></strong></p><p>Still, what really caught my eye was a classic Alfa Romeo 2000 GT Veloce from the ’70s parked close to a modern <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2020/03/alfa-romeo-giulia-gta-gtam/">Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm</a>. The placement of the two cars against the scenery made me feel like I had booked a photoshoot with the owners. The encounter served as an appetizer for the following day, which would mark my first visit to the Museo Alfa Romeo in Arese.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Celebration For The Alfisti</h3><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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / CarScoops</h4><p>Visiting the museum on its 50th birthday was a memorable experience, with far more going on than a regular tour. Owners from all over the world had gathered for the occasion, and the parking lot was packed with all kinds of Alfa Romeo models.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/03/alfa-romeo-global-sales-performance/">Own A New Alfa Romeo? Congrats, It’s Rarer Than A Porsche</a></strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103.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/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-2048x1153.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/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-2048x1153.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=" Take A Ride With Me To Alfa’s Homeland In Its Smallest SUV, Sins And All" width="2500" height="1407" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Museo-Alfa-Romeo-2026-103-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>The number of Giulia Quadrifoglios was impressive, joined by older gems like the 156 GTA in sedan and SW forms. The atmosphere was great, with everyone friendly and having a good time despite the intense heat. Whether you drove a MiTo or a sought-after classic, you felt at home, with a sense of unity among owners and fans.</p><p>The schedule included parking the private cars all around the Arese track, with some of them forming a colorful “Museo 50” mural on the grass. Alfa Romeo rolled out the stunning 33 Stradale supercar and the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/01/alfa-giulia-luna-rossa-downforce-limited-edition/">ultra-rare Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa</a> edition, mingling with the beautiful classics. Then the museum hosted a presentation indoors, sparing us from the burning sun.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Museo Alfa Romeo</h3><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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / CarScoops</h4><p>Aside from the special events, I had the chance to explore the museum and take in some of my all-time favorite designs, which turned out to be one of the highlights of the whole trip. My personal pick was the original prototype of the gorgeous 8C Competizione from 2003 that went on to inspire the production version of 2007. Close behind it was the unique 33 Stradale Prototipo from 1967, a car widely considered one of the most beautiful ever made.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/01/alfa-maserati-bottegafuoriserie-customs-paris/">Stellantis Is Betting Big On Custom Cars, And These Are Just The First</a></strong></p><p>You also can’t help but stare at the curves of the C52 Disco Volante Spider built by Carrozzeria Touring in 1952, which shared the floor with its coupe sibling. The gathering of concepts brought together the wedge-shaped Carabo by Gandini, the Iguana by Giugiaro, and the 33/2 Coupe Speciale by Pininfarina, all parked in the same room.</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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / CarScoops</h4><p>I also loved the 1960 Giulietta Sprint Speciale by <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/bertone/">Bertone</a>, the wide-body 1750 GTAm racing car from 1970, and the boxy 155 DTM from 1993 which was parked next to stunning endurance racers and F1 single-seaters.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Private Tour Behind The Scenes</h3><p>Besides the regular collection, I was invited to a private tour of three extra floors filled with concepts, rare production models, more racing cars and a bunch of scale models from the vaults of the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/design">Centro Stile</a> Alfa Romeo. This guided tour is offered at an extra cost, but I think it’s worth it for hardcore fans of the Italian brand that want a behind-the-scenes look.</p><p>On those upper floors I saw a wide variety of classics from the early days of Alfa Romeo up until the ’00s. A few examples that stood out were the 156 GTAm from 2002, the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/Zagato/">Zagato</a> SZ “Il Mostro” in coupe and roadster forms from the early ’90s, the Kamal SUV concept from 2003, and the 1991 Proteo concept with the retractable glass roof.</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"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos Thanos Pappas / CarScoops</h4><p>I was also floored by the racing sedans with the custom bodykits, the 164 ProCar fitted with an F1-derived V10 engine, and the stillborn Group C racing car. Finally, you come across oddities like the Giugiaro-styled New York taxi from 1976, a chopped-up 164 Vigili Del Fuoco built for firefighters, and the 1998 Monoposto Spider concept.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Final Thoughts</h3><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25.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/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-2048x1152.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/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-2048x1152.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=" Take A Ride With Me To Alfa’s Homeland In Its Smallest SUV, Sins And All" width="2500" height="1406" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-25-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p>I hope you enjoyed the story and the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/galleries/">photo galleries</a> as much as I enjoyed the trip. As for the Junior, some will joke that disconnecting its battery on a blistering Milanese afternoon might be the most authentic way to experience a modern Alfa Romeo, while others will write it off as an overpriced Peugeot 2008 wearing a different dress.</p><p><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/alfa-romeo-new-hatchback/">Alfa Romeo Is Bringing Back The Hatchback That Saved It Once Before</a></strong></p><p>Still, after spending a few days with it, I came away thinking that while it is no flawless machine or thoroughbred like the Giulia, it holds its own as a decent contender in Europe’s crowded small SUV segment, targeting buyers who want to stand out from the crowd.</p><p>As I watched decades of history parade around the museum track, I realized that the true magic of Alfa Romeo isn’t found on a spec sheet at all. It lives in the community, the heritage, and the unspoken rule that you follow your heart rather than your head. If you have ever dreamed of making the pilgrimage to Arese, my advice is to go for it. You will come home with a few good stories and a soul full of memories.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-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/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-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/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-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=" Take A Ride With Me To Alfa’s Homeland In Its Smallest SUV, Sins And All" width="2500" height="1406" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alfa-Romeo-Junior-Ibrida-Sport-Speciale-Trip-2-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>Photos Thanos Pappas / CarScoops</figcaption></figure></a><h3 class="wp-block-heading"></h3></body></html></p>
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A 50-Button Mazda Lost A Screen Distraction Test To A Four-Button Tesla
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_spain_pg_int_02-copy-1-1024x576.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/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_spain_pg_int_02-copy-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_spain_pg_int_02-copy-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_spain_pg_int_02-copy-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_spain_pg_int_02-copy-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_spain_pg_int_02-copy-1-2048x1152.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>Drivers traveled farther completing infotainment tasks than in 2022.</li><li>Interface design mattered more than physical or digital controls alone.</li><li>The study raised useful questions, despite limitations in its methodology.</li></ul></div></div><p>Modern vehicles are packed with larger screens, faster processors, and supposedly smarter interfaces. Yet according to a new Swedish test, completing everyday tasks behind the wheel is actually taking drivers longer than it did just four years ago. If the findings are representative, it’s a bit of a black mark on infotainment UX <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/design/" type="post_tag" id="2345">designers</a>. That said, some of the methodology here is worth considering.</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>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/02/global-physical-controls-touchscreen-rules/" type="post" id="3375150">US Drivers May Get Physical Buttons Back Without Congress Lifting A Finger</a></strong></p><p>Swedish publication <a href="https://www.vibilagare.se/touchscreens-cars-are-moving-wrong-direction"><em>Vi Bilägare</em></a> reran a driver-distraction test it first staged in 2022, measuring how long drivers took to work through a set of common tasks while holding 68 mph (110 km/h) on a closed airfield. On average, they covered 813 meters (2,667 feet) before wrapping up, up from 756 meters (2,480 feet) four years earlier. That works out to roughly two extra seconds with at least part of the driver’s focus pulled from the road.</p><p><strong>How They Ran The Test</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><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ModelYL_77-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/ModelYL_77-scaled.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/ModelYL_77-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/ModelYL_77-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/ModelYL_77-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/ModelYL_77-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/ModelYL_77-2048x1152.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/2026/07/ModelYL_77-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ModelYL_77-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ModelYL_77-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ModelYL_77-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ModelYL_77-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ModelYL_77-2048x1152.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=" A 50-Button Mazda Lost A Screen Distraction Test To A Four-Button Tesla" width="2560" height="1440" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ModelYL_77-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>2026 Tesla Model Y</figcaption></figure></a><p>The test involved four routine actions: turning on the seat heater while increasing the cabin temperature and activating the defroster, switching radio stations, resetting the trip computer, and dimming the instrument lighting while turning off the center display. </p><p><strong>Also: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/mazda-cx-5-touchscreen-controls/">Mazda Says A Finger On A Screen Beats Reaching For 15 Similar Buttons</a></strong></p><p>Drivers were given time to familiarize themselves with each vehicle beforehand, and any run where they drifted out of their lane or failed to maintain speed was repeated. Each task was timed separately, beginning when the driver placed both hands on the steering wheel and ending when the action was complete.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-035610.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-2026-07-11-035610.webp 1512w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-035610-400x252.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-035610-1024x645.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-035610-768x484.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/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-035610.png 1512w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-035610-400x252.png 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-035610-1024x645.png 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-035610-768x484.png 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=" A 50-Button Mazda Lost A Screen Distraction Test To A Four-Button Tesla" width="1512" height="952" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-11-035610-1024x645.png" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>Source: ViBilagare</figcaption></figure></a><p>Two drivers ran each car, and voice control was left out because the functions it handles differ too much from one model to the next. Testing happened at Lunda Airport near Uppsala under partly cloudy skies at 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit). The study also weighed phone functionality, touchscreen operation while wearing various types of gloves, viewing distance to the display, and first impressions from a panel of drivers spanning a range of ages.</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>It’s The Layout, Not The Screen</strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-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/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-scaled.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-400x275.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-1024x704.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-768x528.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-1536x1056.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-2048x1408.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/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-400x275.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-768x528.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-2048x1408.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=" A 50-Button Mazda Lost A Screen Distraction Test To A Four-Button Tesla" width="2560" height="1760" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/340834_Refreshed_Volvo_XC60_interior-copy-1024x704.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>2025 Volvo XC60</figcaption></figure></a><p>Perhaps the most standout result is that touchscreens themselves don’t seem to be the issue. Proving that point is the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/xc60/" type="post_tag" id="1678">Volvo XC60</a>, which completed the test in just 485 meters (1,591 feet). Its results suggest that the in-car UX is intuitive, fast, and good at helping drivers maintain focus on the road. On the flip side, and almost equally surprising, is a 2016 Volvo V60, used to represent a button-only approach, which needed 863 meters (2,831 feet) to complete the test.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-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/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-scaled.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-400x261.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-1024x667.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-768x500.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-1536x1000.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-2048x1334.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/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-400x261.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-768x500.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-1536x1000.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-2048x1334.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=" A 50-Button Mazda Lost A Screen Distraction Test To A Four-Button Tesla" width="2560" height="1667" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026_mazda_cx-60_int_04_highres-1024x667.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>2026 Mazda CX-60</figcaption></figure></a><p>The Mazda CX-60 fared worse still. Its touchscreen locks out on the move, leaving the driver dependent on physical controls, and finishing the tasks took 37 seconds across 1,137 meters (3,730 feet). 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height="2560" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-corollacrosshighgrade-det-005-768x1024.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>2026 Toyota Corolla Cross</figcaption></figure></a><p>In the Toyota Corolla Cross, a well-placed screen was let down by an instrument-lighting adjustment buried so deep in the trip computer that the car rolled 580 meters (1,903 feet) before the change was made.</p><h5 class="wp-block-heading">How Far the Driver’s Eyes Drop, Top to Bottom</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><strong>Model</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right"><strong>Top edge </strong><br><strong>of screen,</strong><br><strong>(degrees)</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right"><strong>Bottom edge, <br>(degrees)</strong></td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right"><strong>Difference<br>(degrees)</strong></td></tr><tr><td>BYD Seal U DM-i</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">13</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">31</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">18</td></tr><tr><td>Citroen C3 AC</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">11</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">20</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">9</td></tr><tr><td>Kia EV3</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">15</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">25</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">10</td></tr><tr><td>Mazda CX-60</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">11</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">18</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">7</td></tr><tr><td>Mercedes CLA</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">16</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">29</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">13</td></tr><tr><td>Nissan Qashqai</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">8</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">19</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">11</td></tr><tr><td>Skoda Kodiaq</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">7</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">23</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">16</td></tr><tr><td>Tesla Model Y</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">12</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">33</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">21</td></tr><tr><td>Toyota Corolla</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">9</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">21</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">12</td></tr><tr><td>Volvo XC60</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">12</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">35</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">23</td></tr><tr><td>Volvo V60 (-16)</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">14</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">20</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">6</td></tr><tr><td>Volvo V70 (-05)</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">No screen</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">–</td><td class="has-text-align-right" data-align="right">–</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><p>Screen placement has at least improved, with the XC60 requiring the driver to drop their gaze 35 degrees against the 56 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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/Skoda_Kodiaq_iV-copy.jpg 2114w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Skoda_Kodiaq_iV-copy-400x303.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Skoda_Kodiaq_iV-copy-1024x776.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Skoda_Kodiaq_iV-copy-768x582.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Skoda_Kodiaq_iV-copy-1536x1164.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Skoda_Kodiaq_iV-copy-2048x1552.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=" A 50-Button Mazda Lost A Screen Distraction Test To A Four-Button Tesla" width="2114" height="1602" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Skoda_Kodiaq_iV-copy-1024x776.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>2025 Skoda Kodiaq</figcaption></figure></a><p>Still, the study only goes so far to prove its point. 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