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Carvana Rebuilt A Stellantis Dealership For Buyers Who Hate Salespeople
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carvana-dealer-Dallas-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carvana-dealer-Dallas-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carvana-dealer-Dallas-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carvana-dealer-Dallas-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carvana-dealer-Dallas-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carvana-dealer-Dallas-2048x1152.jpg 2048w" sizes="(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-8f761849 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>Carvana has spent more than $160M snapping up Stellantis dealers in the US.</li><li>The dealership doesn’t have traditional sales offices, but rather lounge areas.</li><li>Retailer says it wants to overhaul the car dealership experience.</li></ul></div></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">If the thought of walking into a dealership and dealing with a salesperson makes your skin crawl, <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/carvana/">Carvana</a> may have something for you. The company has opened a store in Dallas without traditional salespeople, though staff remains on hand if customers ask for help. It is a radical rethink of the whole car-buying experience.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph">Over the past year, Carvana has spent more than $160 million buying dealerships from <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/stellantis/">Stellantis</a> around the country. One of them, formerly Park Cities Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram in Dallas, Texas, was acquired around September last year, renovated, and reopened under the new format in June. Buyers can place an order at their own pace without an employee hovering nearby, eager for commission. Pricing is transparent and no-haggle.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/03/carvana-stellantis-dealership-acquisitions/" type="post" id="3389780">Carvana’s Stellantis Buying Spree Has Dealers On Edge</a></strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Gone are the sales offices you’d ordinarily find in a car dealership, and instead, the showroom is more open and even has an area to play cornhole. Sitting in the center of the site is a large cube covered with screens and displaying a QR code which visitors can scan to get information about any vehicle they’re interested in. Selections made on a phone show up on the cube’s screens too, so choosing between a hatch and an SUV plays out in public.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Buying From Your Phone</strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Carvana-tower.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/2022/11/Carvana-tower.webp 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2022/11/Carvana-tower-400x217.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2022/11/Carvana-tower-1024x555.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2022/11/Carvana-tower-768x416.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2022/11/Carvana-tower-1536x832.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2022/11/Carvana-tower-300x163.webp 300w" 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/2022/11/Carvana-tower.jpg 1920w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Carvana-tower-400x217.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Carvana-tower-1024x555.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Carvana-tower-768x416.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Carvana-tower-1536x832.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Carvana-tower-300x163.jpg 300w" 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=" Carvana Rebuilt A Stellantis Dealership For Buyers Who Hate Salespeople" width="1920" height="1040" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Carvana-tower-1024x555.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p class="wp-block-paragraph">In addition, the cars at the dealer sit unlocked, making it easier for shoppers to get up close with a vehicle’s cabin. To arrange a test drive, customers simply need to tap an option on <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/09/shaq-has-partnered-with-carvana-but-not-in-the-way-youd-think/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/09/shaq-has-partnered-with-carvana-but-not-in-the-way-youd-think/">the Carvana website</a>, and an employee will bring an identical vehicle out into the parking lot. The worker also doesn’t need to ride shotgun, so you won’t have to deal with a salesperson chewing your ear off talking about a car’s features while you’re busy trying to feel comfortable behind the wheel.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">“Our goal with this is to really meaningfully evolve what the in-dealership experience looks like,” Carvana executive vice president of strategy Christina Keiser told <a href="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2026/07/20/carvana-leverages-high-tech-to-later-car-buying-experience/90980284007/" type="link" id="https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2026/07/20/carvana-leverages-high-tech-to-later-car-buying-experience/90980284007/">The Detroit News</a>. “This is a really big step in a new direction.”</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">“This is a self-directed experience,” Keiser added. “We’re here to guide you, we’re here to welcome you, but ultimately you don’t need us following alongside you.” She likened it to browsing a retail store and picking up the merchandise, saying Carvana wants buyers to feel that same ease with a purchase many times the size.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Placing an order can also be done on a smartphone or one of the devices within <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/dealers/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/dealers/">the dealership</a>. It all sounds rather fascinating, but only time will tell if it works better than a normal dealership setup.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph">For now, Keiser says early customer behavior has been encouraging, with some shoppers coming back more than once, though Carvana is still treating the Dallas site as a place to learn how the format holds up.</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><iframe src="" width="880" height="600" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" class="lazy" data-src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!4v1784772921540!6m8!1m7!1syvVP27S7zDWE3T_nWRu2gg!2m2!1d32.83096259023986!2d-96.84074995552858!3f148.87373716173445!4f-0.13648219114197957!5f1.8085743139837742" onload="resizeIframe(this,this.parentElement);"></iframe><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Opening image Park Cities Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram FIAT/Facebook</h4></body></html></p>
Mach-E Owner Watched A Car Hacking Video, Then Found The Same Device Under His Dash
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/adsfbsdfgserhtghtj-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/adsfbsdfgserhtghtj-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/adsfbsdfgserhtghtj-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/adsfbsdfgserhtghtj-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/adsfbsdfgserhtghtj-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/adsfbsdfgserhtghtj-copy.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></div><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><div class="wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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>A Mach-E owner discovered a hidden tracking module beneath his dashboard.</li><li>The device appears linked to a recently disclosed security vulnerability.</li><li>Most owners face little real-world hacking risk despite the alarming headlines.</li></ul></div></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Car hacking is becoming a more alarming issue every day, it seems. Just this week, security researchers announced that they’d found another major vulnerability that could affect any car from any brand built in the last few decades. After watching a video about the hack, one <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/ford/" type="post_tag" id="90">Ford</a> owner found exactly that same type of device in his own car. Here’s why you might want to take a peek in your own vehicle and why the threat in this case isn’t as scary as it may seem.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2024/06/toyota-gr-corolla-buyer-finds-dealer-installed-gps-tracker-hidden-in-car/" type="post" id="3033494">Toyota GR Corolla Buyer Finds Dealer-Installed GPS Tracker Hidden In Car</a></strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Reddit user said the idea came after watching a recent <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/a-device-hidden-in-cars-across-the-us-leaves-them-vulnerable-to-hacking-and-paralysis-patch-it-now/">Wired</a> video detailing security researchers’ discovery of vulnerabilities in the KARR Security System. That’s an aftermarket alarm and tracking device frequently installed by dealerships. We’ve covered similar products in the past. In this case, the owner was simply curious, so he pulled a panel out from under his dash and, sure enough, found the module.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>How To Find One In Your Own Car</strong></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 class="wp-block-paragraph">These devices are often plugged into the OBDII port via a splitter, so they’re hard to spot initially. Some can route directly to or from the battery as well. The owner wasted little time removing the module, which appears to have been installed using a plug-and-play T-harness beneath the dashboard. With that simple action, he disconnected himself from the vulnerability. If you have a similar device hidden in your vehicle, removal is often that simple.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Researchers at the University of California San Diego recently disclosed a <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2022/05/hacker-breaks-into-and-starts-tesla-using-bluetooth-signals-other-automakers-are-just-as-susceptible/" type="post" id="2443569">Bluetooth vulnerability</a> affecting certain KARR Security System modules, estimating that more than two million vehicles could have the devices installed. According to the researchers, the flaw could allow someone within Bluetooth range to unlock a vehicle, trigger its alarm, or disable its ignition until the owner installs a firmware update. Importantly, they cannot start the car with this hack. The company behind the system has since released a patch.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Why You Probably Shouldn’t Panic</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="1 Button Press Can Hack Millions of Cars" 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/FwA3CuJxbk4?feature=oembed" onload="resizeIframe(this,this.parentElement);"></iframe></div></figure><p class="wp-block-paragraph">That said, this isn’t a reason for owners to panic. While the researchers successfully demonstrated the vulnerability in controlled testing, exploiting it requires specialized software and close proximity to the vehicle. Moreover, while two million cars is an objectively big number, it also accounts for less than one percent of cars on the road in America. With that in mind, the chances of someone targeting your car this way remain extremely low.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Instead, the bigger takeaway may be that many owners have no idea aftermarket electronics are tucked behind their dashboards in the first place. <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/dealers/" type="post_tag" id="225">Dealers</a> often install them for theft prevention, inventory management, or as part of an optional security package. In this case, our Mustang Mach-E owner says his purchase paperwork never mentioned it. Thankfully, a little insight into its possible existence was enough for him to find and delete it.</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><blockquote class="reddit-embed-bq" style="height:500px" data-embed-height="739"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MachE/comments/1v3zii9/tracker_found_in_mache/">Tracker found in Mach-E</a><br> by<a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/EpicLift/">u/EpicLift</a> in<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MachE/">MachE</a></blockquote><script async="" src="https://embed.reddit.com/widgets.js" charset="UTF-8"></script><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photos: Epiclift on Reddit</h4></body></html></p>
Kia’s Electric Stinger Successor Quietly Showed Off A Second Bodystyle
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kia-Vision-Meta-Turismo-Design-Story-main-copy-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kia-Vision-Meta-Turismo-Design-Story-main-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kia-Vision-Meta-Turismo-Design-Story-main-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kia-Vision-Meta-Turismo-Design-Story-main-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kia-Vision-Meta-Turismo-Design-Story-main-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kia-Vision-Meta-Turismo-Design-Story-main-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-8f761849 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>New Kia design story video reveals a shooting brake Meta Turismo model.</li><li>The electric GT concept adopts a more practical estate layout.</li><li>Engineering feasibility for a production version of the sedan is underway.</li></ul></div></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/kias-latest-concept-was-80-years-in-the-making/">Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept</a> is a sleek electric sports sedan that has us hungry for a proper successor to the sadly gone Stinger. A new video walking through the concept’s design story hints that Kia might have a second bodystyle in mind.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph">The official footage, shot inside the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/design/">design</a> studio, shows a pair of scale models sitting next to hand-drawn sketches. They look like early variations on the Meta Turismo theme, each with a different silhouette.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/2027-kia-niro-us-debut/">Kia’s Affordable Niro Gets An Upscale Makeover For 2027 And Drops The EV</a></strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Next to the coupe-style sedan sits a model with a reworked roofline that reads as a futuristic shooting brake. The long-roof version differs from the final <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/kia-concepts/">concept</a> in a few other details beyond its distinctive greenhouse, though it uses the same wheels and overall dimensions.</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><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Kia Worldwide / YouTube</h4><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Meta Turismo Shooting Brake hasn’t progressed to a full-size prototype and may never leave the early ideation stage. Its appearance in the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/kia-videos/">video</a>, and in the opening image, still confirms that Kia’s designers didn’t restrict their grand touring vision to a single bodystyle.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/kia-k9-discontinued/">Kia Is Killing Its Flagship Luxury Sedan After Sales Cratered 87%</a></strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">If it gets the green light for production, such a model would offer extra headroom and superior cargo capacity while retaining the striking visual impact of a low-slung GT. It would also mark Kia’s return in the estate segment after the discontinuation of the <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/kia-ceed">Kia Ceed</a> SW, and the closely related ProCeed in some markets, including Europe.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>A Sports Sedan For Gamers</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><p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the design story, Kia’s creative team shed light on the core philosophy behind the Meta Turismo project. The initial briefing tasked designers with envisioning a performance sedan <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/kia-stinger-ev-successor/">tailored specifically for the “gamer generation”</a>. According to Kia, the target group is drivers who move seamlessly between digital and physical environments.</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="The Kia Vision Meta Turismo Design Story" 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/oiVHD7j9Tgk?feature=oembed" onload="resizeIframe(this,this.parentElement);"></iframe></div></figure><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Inside, the futuristic interface includes a removable retro <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/games/">gaming</a> console mounted on the side of the dashboard. There are four individual seats, with the driver’s chair styled differently from the passengers’, plus organic and sustainable materials including silk and wood. The team also noted that a cab-forward architecture let them maximize cabin space without wrecking the proportions.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Will It Reach Production?</strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Vision Meta Turismo concept broke cover in December 2025, then appeared publicly at Milan Design Week and the Busan International Mobility Show in spring 2026. Pitched as the spiritual heir to the Stinger, it swaps that car’s twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 for a fully electric powertrain.</p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10"); } }); </script></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/06/kia-tasman-styling-fix/">Kia Admits The Tasman’s Looks Need Fixing, But Not With A Facelift</a></strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">While Kia has yet to confirm production intent, Global Design Chief Karim Habib and Europe Design Boss Oliver Samson have previously revealed that <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/04/kia-vision-meta-turismo-production/">engineering feasibility work is already underway</a>. The primary hurdle remains establishing a viable business case for a new halo car. Here’s hoping Kia finds one, and brings the more practical sibling along for the ride too.</p><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Kia</h4></body></html></p>
Nine Speeding Stops At 19, And The Tenth Came With Grandma’s Heart Attack Story
<div><img width="1024" height="577" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-121802-copy-1024x577.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/Screenshot-2026-07-22-121802-copy-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-121802-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-121802-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-22-121802-copy.jpg 1444w" 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-8f761849 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>Police in Florida pulled over a driver accused of going 61 mph in a 35 mph zone.</li><li>19-year-old claimed her grandmother had a heart attack, so she was rushing home.</li><li>Police found that she had nine previous stops for speeding in under two years of driving.</li></ul></div></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/police/" type="post_tag" id="86">Police</a> have a tough job to do, and it’s not made easier by the plethora of different excuses they hear each day for bad driving habits. In the case of a young woman in Florida, an alleged speeding violation initially sounded almost excusable.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph">She claimed that her grandmother had suffered a heart attack and she was rushing to her aid. Then, the officer started asking questions, checked her record, and found plenty of reasons to question her story. Nine of them, to be exact.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>61 In A 35</strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The incident took place on Chestnut Ct in Marco Island, <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/florida/" type="post_tag" id="853">Florida</a>, a small coastal community where the speed limit is 35 mph. Officer Will Prigge claims the young lady was driving at 61 mph in a <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/ram-1500/" type="post_tag" id="2613">Ram 1500</a> Big Horn. That’s quite quick in something that doesn’t exactly stop quickly should a pedestrian or other motorist end up in the roadway unexpectedly. That said, the woman immediately owned up to the speeding.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/bc-learner-driver-speeding-impound/" type="post" id="3468704">Speeding Learner Driver Gets Family’s New Honda SUV Impounded As Her Family Watches</a></strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">“My grandma just had a heart attack a few minutes ago, and I’m on my way to pick her up, which is why I was speeding,” she said. Officer Prigge immediately addressed the potential risk by asking if EMS was headed to the grandmother. The driver initially said yes but then countered by saying that her relative wanted her specifically to take her to a specific heart clinic. By the time the initial interaction was over, the police were full of questions about the legitimacy of the stop. After a quick check of her records, things took a turn.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Nine Strikes Already</strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">“I was seriously considering giving you a warning,” the officer said before informing her that he now knew that she’d been stopped nine times for speeding already. This incident marked the tenth. All of those incidents happened in under two years. </p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Officer Prigge informed her that she’d already used up the three driver education classes she was allowed to take to plead down the speeding charge as well. That means she’s essentially used up a lifetime of driver safety classes in less than 24 months. She drove away with a ticket rather than a warning. Hopefully her grandmother didn’t have another health scare when she heard about stop number 10.</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><iframe loading="lazy" src="" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" class="lazy" data-src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1388566233330668%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0" onload="resizeIframe(this,this.parentElement);"></iframe><h4 class="wp-block-heading">Photo: Marco Island PD</h4></body></html></p>
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8 Out Of 10 Americans Would Rather Take A Gas SUV Off-Road Than An EV
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_009RE-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/JP026_009RE-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_009RE-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_009RE-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_009RE-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_009RE-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-8f761849 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>Plenty of Americans yearn for adventure, but not in an electric SUV or pickup.</li><li>Hankook’s new study says 64% of Americans want to go off-roading this summer.</li><li>The study shows local pickup drivers would take an ICE over an electric off-roader.</li></ul></div></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">A new study has revealed that <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/11/think-ev-truck-owners-are-just-posers-well-heres-the-truth/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/11/think-ev-truck-owners-are-just-posers-well-heres-the-truth/">Americans are feeling adventurous</a> this summer, eager to get away from civilization and enjoy some off-roading. Of those surveyed, the overwhelming majority would take a combustion-powered vehicle over an EV.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/stellantis-jeep-china-evs/" type="post" id="3429368">Jeep’s Next EV Could Be Made In China Instead Of Ohio After Stellantis Deal</a></strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Hankook Tire’s latest Gauge Index survey found that 64 percent of respondents are interested in taking an all-terrain or off-road driving adventure this year. That’s a huge jump from the 34 percent who expressed interest in doing the same last year.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_001RE-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/JP026_001RE-scaled.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/JP026_001RE-400x267.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/JP026_001RE-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/JP026_001RE-768x512.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/JP026_001RE-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/JP026_001RE-2048x1366.webp 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px"></source><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_001RE-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_001RE-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_001RE-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_001RE-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_001RE-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_001RE-2048x1366.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px" alt=" 8 Out Of 10 Americans Would Rather Take A Gas SUV Off-Road Than An EV" width="2560" height="1707" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/JP026_001RE-1024x683.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p class="wp-block-paragraph">But, as is often the case with <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/study/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/study/">studies like these</a>, there’s more than meets the eye. Last year’s survey asked a different question. The 34 percent figure didn’t measure people planning an off-road adventure at all; it counted respondents who named “off-roading proficiency” as the top recreational driving skill they wanted to learn.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph">74 percent of Gen Z and 72 percent of Millennials want to take an off-road trip this year. However, it’s not just younger folk who want to make the most out of summer, as 57 percent of Gen X drivers and 42 percent of Baby Boomers want to do the same.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>ICEs Rule Over EVs</strong></p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5.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/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-400x267.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-768x512.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-2048x1366.webp 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px"></source><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-2048x1366.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px" alt=" 8 Out Of 10 Americans Would Rather Take A Gas SUV Off-Road Than An EV" width="2500" height="1667" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Ford-Bronco-Raptor-610-5-1024x683.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://www.newsdirect.com/newsroom/hankook-tire-gauge-index-reveals-rising-off-road-interest-across-u-s/" type="link" id="https://www.newsdirect.com/newsroom/hankook-tire-gauge-index-reveals-rising-off-road-interest-across-u-s/">The study</a> also sheds light on what types of vehicles motorists think are best for these trips. 52 percent believe an SUV is best, while 36 percent would go with a pickup truck. Unsurprisingly, most people still favor combustion engines over <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/electric-vehicles/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/electric-vehicles/">EVs</a>, with 79 percent preferring a gas-powered <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/suv/" type="link" id="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/suv/">SUV</a> over an electric one, while 87 percent of pickup drivers would take an ICE model over an EV.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">It appears most of those interested in an off-road experience want something tame, rather than climbing over rocks at Moab. As such, 45 percent said they plan to take a trip along wooded trails while just 17 percent would prefer exploring a desert.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Of course, it’s worth noting that this study, just like so many others you read about, only polled a small group of people. In fact, Hankook quizzed just 1,000 randomly selected American drivers aged 18 and older. So, if you’re someone who has no interest in off-roading, you can rest easy knowing millions of others feel the same.</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/2026/04/Rivian-R2-Launch-Edition-428-8.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image-block"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/Rivian-R2-Launch-Edition-428-8.webp 1400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/Rivian-R2-Launch-Edition-428-8-400x267.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/Rivian-R2-Launch-Edition-428-8-1024x682.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/Rivian-R2-Launch-Edition-428-8-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px"></source><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rivian-R2-Launch-Edition-428-8.jpg 1400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rivian-R2-Launch-Edition-428-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rivian-R2-Launch-Edition-428-8-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rivian-R2-Launch-Edition-428-8-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px" alt=" 8 Out Of 10 Americans Would Rather Take A Gas SUV Off-Road Than An EV" width="1400" height="933" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rivian-R2-Launch-Edition-428-8-1024x682.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a></body></html></p>
2027 Mazda CX-90
<p>Review, Pricing, and Specs </p>
2026 Mazda CX-90
<p>Review, Pricing, and Specs </p>
Tesla’s Hidden Door Handle Drama Could Change Every New Car In America
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-v2-Jul24261011-1024x576.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-handles-v2-Jul24261011-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-v2-Jul24261011-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-v2-Jul24261011-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-v2-Jul24261011-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-v2-Jul24261011-2048x1151.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-8f761849 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>NHTSA rejected investigation request into Tesla handles but wants to look at industry-wide rules.</li><li>Denied petition came from a Model 3 driver forced to escape a wreck through rear door window.</li><li>Future regulations could reshape emergency door releases across all cars sold in America.</li></ul></div></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Futuristic electronic door handles have been sold to us as a premium, design-savvy convenience. But now the controversial feature, which has resulted in multiple <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/11/tesla-model-3-door-handle-lawsuit-fatal-fire/">safety-related lawsuits</a>, could be the reason regulators rewrite how every new car in America handles emergency exits.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/hong-kong-ev-door-handles/">China Banned Them First, Now Hong Kong Wants To Shut The Door On Hidden EV Handles</a></strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">In a move that could have far-reaching consequences for the auto industry, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declined a request to investigate <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tesla/">Tesla</a>’s Model 3 door release design while simultaneously granting a separate petition. That second decision is likely to lead to new federal safety rules.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The Crash That Started It</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/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981.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/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981.webp 2250w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-2048x1151.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 loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981.jpg 2250w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-2048x1151.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=" Tesla’s Hidden Door Handle Drama Could Change Every New Car In America" width="2250" height="1265" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-again-Jul24260981-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The original petition centered on a 2022 Tesla <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tesla-model-3/">Model 3</a>. Following a serious crash, the owner claimed the vehicle lost electrical power, the electronic door operation stopped working, and he couldn’t locate the manual release. According to the filing, he ultimately escaped through a rear window after the car caught fire.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The NHTSA reviewed the complaint and acknowledged the danger. The agency agreed that a vehicle with electronic door operation but no easily accessible mechanical release can create a safety risk if power is lost during an emergency. A hidden or <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/trapped-tesla-owner-couldnt-find-the-door-release-and-now-feds-want-answers/">difficult-to-find release</a> could delay escape and potentially contribute to serious injuries or fatalities.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">However, regulators concluded that the issue wasn’t really a defect investigation problem. Instead, they determined it exposed a gap in existing federal <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/safety/">safety</a> standards. Current rules governing doors focus largely on keeping occupants inside during crashes and ensuring structural integrity. They don’t specifically address whether emergency releases must be obvious or easy to find.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Problems Go Beyond Tesla</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/Tesla-handles-Jul24262.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/Tesla-handles-Jul24262.webp 2250w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-2048x1151.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 loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262.jpg 2250w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-2048x1151.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=" Tesla’s Hidden Door Handle Drama Could Change Every New Car In America" width="2250" height="1265" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tesla-handles-Jul24262-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p class="wp-block-paragraph">A separate petition asked the NHTSA to create an entirely new safety standard requiring a “robust and obvious door egress system” in all vehicles, not just Teslas. The proposal calls for mechanical releases that continue working even after total power loss and can be operated intuitively without hunting through a door panel.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The NHTSA granted that petition and will now begin the rulemaking process. That doesn’t mean new regulations are imminent, but it does mean the agency believes the topic deserves formal review. The push follows several high-profile incidents involving vehicles with electronic door systems. <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-23/us-will-strengthen-regulations-for-car-doors-handles-after-tesla-deaths">Bloomberg</a> reports uncovering at least 15 deaths in crashes where occupants or rescuers allegedly struggled to open Tesla doors after fires broke out.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1.webp" 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/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-2048x1152.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/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1.webp 2560w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-2048x1152.webp 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=" Tesla’s Hidden Door Handle Drama Could Change Every New Car In America" width="2560" height="1440" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/P90626621_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-copy-scaled-1-1024x576.webp" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture><figcaption>BMW designed two different door handles for the new iX3: one for Western markets (above) and one for China (below)</figcaption></figure></a><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image-block"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy.webp 2435w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-400x225.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-1536x864.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-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/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy.jpg 2435w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-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=" Tesla’s Hidden Door Handle Drama Could Change Every New Car In America" width="2435" height="1370" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BMW-iX3-LWB-China-1-copy-copy-1024x576.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p class="wp-block-paragraph">America is already late to this. China finalized its GB 48001-2026 standard last year and will require mechanical door releases on every new vehicle from 2027, while Hong Kong, which writes its own vehicle rules, has moved to ban new EVs that use electronic handles alone. Some automakers are building market-specific hardware to comply, as <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/03/bmw-ix3-lwb-china/">BMW has done with the iX3, but engineering two versions</a> of the same door is expensive, and the cheaper path is to build one that satisfies the strictest rule on the books.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Read: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/china-is-banning-tesla-style-door-handles/">China Is Banning Tesla-Style Door Handles</a></strong></p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10"); } }); </script></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">So legislative and ultimately handle design changes look likely, but even if they’re fast-tracked, we’re unlikely to see any updates to the cars in our showrooms before 2030, Michael Brooks of the Center for Auto Safety told Bloomberg.</p><a href="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image-block"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy.webp 1992w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy-400x250.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy-1024x640.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy-768x480.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy-1536x960.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/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy.jpg 1992w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy-400x250.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy-768x480.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy-1536x960.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=" Tesla’s Hidden Door Handle Drama Could Change Every New Car In America" width="1992" height="1245" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2025-cadillac-lyriq-103-copy-1024x640.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p class="wp-block-paragraph"></p></body></html></p>
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F1’s New Safety Car Ditched The Roof Lightbar For Something Smarter
<div><img width="1024" height="576" src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PI_Mercedes_AMG_23072026_Safetycar_GT63Pro_14-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/PI_Mercedes_AMG_23072026_Safetycar_GT63Pro_14-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PI_Mercedes_AMG_23072026_Safetycar_GT63Pro_14-copy-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PI_Mercedes_AMG_23072026_Safetycar_GT63Pro_14-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PI_Mercedes_AMG_23072026_Safetycar_GT63Pro_14-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PI_Mercedes_AMG_23072026_Safetycar_GT63Pro_14-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-8f761849 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>New AMG GT 63 Pro debuts as the official F1 Safety Car.</li><li>Active rear wing features fully integrated LED signal lights.</li><li>The first AWD Safety Car is powered by a twin-turbo V8.</li></ul></div></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mercedes-AMG is celebrating three decades of supplying safety cars to <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/f1/">Formula 1</a> with a brand-new track machine. Making its debut at the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix, a modified Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ replaces the previous-gen AMG GT Black Series that served its role for 51 races between 2022 and 2026.</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 class="wp-block-paragraph">Fans of the three-pointed star might argue that the upcoming <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2025/10/amgs-new-gt-monster-proves-ice-isnt-melting-yet/">production version of the Concept AMG GT Track Sport</a> would be a better fit to succeed the retired Black Series. However, the V8-powered monster with the high-downforce kit has yet to be officially unveiled, leaving the GT 63 Pro as the most capable version of the current lineup.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/03/amg-confirms-most-radical-black-series-ever-as-gt3-homologation-special/">AMG’s New Road Car Is So Extreme It Doesn’t Even Have A Rear Window</a></strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The highlight of Affalterbach’s 14th safety car is the lighting setup. Rather than mounting a bulky lightbar on the roof, <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/mercedes-amg/">Mercedes-AMG</a> integrated the LEDs directly into a custom active rear wing and flap assembly, together with cameras. The model also gets dimmable LED strobes on the front bumper, as well as inside the headlights and taillights.</p><div class="ad-placement extra__ad_tbl"><div id="ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform === "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("ea4d4b5a-f8e5-4d5d-9d9a-53a3b956b6cd"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd("44c0a4dc-e25b-4ba5-ac64-2c510461b92a"); } }); </script></div><section class="type:slideshow"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"><img class="lazy " data-src="" width="150" height="150" alt="\" src="" data-type="inarticle-image"></section><p class="wp-block-paragraph">For those who don’t follow F1, orange lights indicate a strict no-passing zone, while green lights authorize drivers to overtake the safety car once the track is clear.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/hotter-mercedes-amg-gt-4-door-spied/">1,153 HP Not Enough? Mercedes-AMG Is Working On An Even Hotter GT 4-Door</a></strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Besides the unique lights, the safety car also boasts a redesigned aero package compared to <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2024/07/2025-mercedes-amg-gt-63-pro-4matic-combines-active-aero-with-603-hp/">the roadgoing Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+</a> that debuted in mid-2024. Changes include a more pronounced front splitter, aero canards, the aforementioned active rear wing and tweaked underbody panels for improved airflow.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">To mark the 30-year partnership that began in 1996, the safety vehicle heading to Hungary wears an anniversary <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/wraps/">livery</a> featuring deep black paint, red foil graphics, CrowdStrike sponsor branding, and anniversary emblems on the hood, roof, and rear wing.</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/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16.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/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16.webp 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-400x267.webp 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-768x512.webp 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/webp/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-2048x1366.webp 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px"></source><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="lazy " src="" srcset="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16.jpg 2500w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-2048x1366.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, (max-width: 1535px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 1000px, (max-width: 300px) 600px, (max-width: 200px) 200px" alt=" F1’s New Safety Car Ditched The Roof Lightbar For Something Smarter" width="2500" height="1667" data-src="https://www.carscoops.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Mercedes-AMG-GT-63-Pro-4Matic-F1-Safety-Car-2026-16-1024x683.jpg" data-type="inarticle-image"></picture></figure></a><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Inside, safety car driver Bernd Maylander sits in a Recaro racing bucket with six-point harness and is protected by a roll cage. The cockpit features a large display in front of the passenger, alongside specialized radio and GPS gear. Finally, the tank is filled with Petronas Primax Pro-Race M2 100-octane <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/fuel">fuel</a> formulated with 40% sustainable components, including 10% ethanol and 30% eFuel.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The First AWD Safety Car</strong></p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The safety car doesn’t get any performance <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/tag/tuning/">upgrades</a>. Under the hood lies the familiar twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, which is good for 604 hp (450 kW / 612 PS) and 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) of torque. Power is routed through an AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed transmission and the variable 4Matic+ system.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>More: <a href="https://www.carscoops.com/2026/07/mercedes-amg-cla-45-ev-debut/">2027 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 EV Debuts With 3 Motors, 671 HP And A Vibrator</a></strong></p><div class="ad-placement"><div id="e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="306"></div><div id="b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07" class="_ap_apex_ad" max-height="600"></div><script> var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:[]}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("b25ecba7-3bbb-4ea7-a3a8-dbea91695c07"); } else { adpushup.triggerAd("e46c436a-adeb-4b5e-a2c7-56bc36561c10"); } }); </script></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">This means that the AMG GT is the first AWD safety car in FIA-partnered history. If you’re wondering about the retired Aston Martins, the AWD-capable DBX707 was a Medical Car, and the Vantage Safety Car was rear-wheel-drive – as with all previous models from Mercedes.</p><p class="wp-block-paragraph">As expected, the model comes fitted with all of the AMG goodies, including the Active Ride Control chassis, the massive ceramic composite brakes with six-piston front calipers and forged alloy wheels wrapped in sticky Pirelli P Zero R rubber.</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">Mercedes-AMG</h4></body></html></p>
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Since the 1970s, I have only owned station wagons or SUVs, and I don’t mess with the looks of my cars.However, I am guilty of adding factory accessories that negatively affect fuel mileage, such as roof rack cross rails, mud flaps, running boards, wind deflectors, and towing packages. All these accessories alter aerodynamics, weight, rolling resistance and load-lessening MPG. But adding a little pizzazz to my cars—sort of like jewelry, giving them a polished look. And I’m not t
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When we published our first issue in 1951, a postwar suburban boom was reshaping American homeownership. Home centers as we know them didn’t exist, online tutorials and home improvement networks were still decades away, and the very idea of a DIY magazine was new. As our first editor, Paul de Fur, wrote in his inaugural letter to readers, “Here, for the first time, is a magazine devoted exclusively to do-it-yourself home repair, maintenance and improvement.”Seventy-five years l