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2027 BMW 3 Series Revealed: Did BMW “Raise the Bar” or Crash Straight Into It?

BMW rolled out the 2027 3 Series with massive marketing hype, but enthusiasts are revolting. With the iconic iDrive rotary wheel dead, touchscreens taking over essential buttons, and curb weight climbing past 4,100 lbs, we break down why drivers are calling this a major design step backward.

Mukul Dev Sachar October 1, 2026

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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Reality Check: Why Buyers Call the £44k Price Tag a “Luxury Tax Trap”

Toyota's move to sell the new RAV4 exclusively as a £44k+ PHEV in the UK has sparked serious backlash. Between cheap interior plastics, the £440 annual luxury tax, and 12V battery drain issues, does Toyota's reliability still justify the massive price tag?

Shubham Sharma September 29, 2026

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FAW Trucks Cortron CS 2026: Diesel and 800V Electric Tractors Debut at IAA Transportation

Hannover, Germany: FAW Trucks, China's First Automobile Works commercial vehicle arm, used IAA Transportation 2026 to push its Cortron CS heavy-duty tractor into Europe. The lineup includes two diesel tractors…

Nilam Sahota September 28, 2026

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BYD Han L in the USA: Why This 810-Horsepower, 436-Mile Sedan You Can’t Legally Buy (2026 Reality Check)

Quick Answer: You cannot buy a new BYD Han (or Han L) from any US dealership in 2026. It isn't a supply issue — it's blocked by law. The 2026…

Mukul Dev Sachar September 27, 2026

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DeepWay Star 600: Inside China’s 600 kWh Electric Semi Truck Taking On Global Markets

Baidu-backed DeepWay's flagship 600 kWh Star truck is now expanding into Thailand and ASEAN while the company preps a Hong Kong IPO after 8,000+ deliveries in 2025.

Jyoti Sharma September 26, 2026

US Automotive News

Kia PV7 Unveiled: Specs, Range, and Is It Coming to the US?

Kia has unveiled the PV7, its second dedicated electric Purpose-Built Vehicle, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Germany. It's bigger than the Ford E-Transit, charges in about 25 minutes, and — most notably for American buyers — a prototype was already caught testing stateside within days of the reveal.

Shubham Sharma September 25, 2026

New Dacus EV Beko Series Electric Scooter Unveiled

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Dacus EV Scooter Review (2026): Price, Range & Is It Worth Buying in India?

No licence. No registration. No insurance." That's the pitch on almost every Dacus scooter listing you'll find online — and for most of the lineup, it's true. But dig into…

Anshu Uday Sabharwal September 25, 2026

Red Toyota Tacoma 2026 pickup truck parked on a coastal road with mountains in the background, featuring price, specs, and trim options.

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Toyota Tacoma 2026: Price, Specs, Trims and How to Find Toyota Dealerships Near Me

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma starts around $32,000 and offers a 326-hp hybrid, up to 6,500 lbs of towing and eight trims. This guide compares it with the Ranger, Colorado and Frontier, and shows how to find and negotiate with Toyota dealerships near you. Verdict: the SR5 is the value pick, and the TRD Off-Road hybrid suits weekend adventurers.

Nilam Sahota September 24, 2026

GM's 8.3L Megamax Duramax Diesel: High-Performance Engine Bay

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GM’s 8.3L Megamax Duramax Diesel: Everything We Know So Far (2026 Update)

By Mukul Dev Sachar, Editor, AutoAkhbar.com | Fact-checked and updated: September 22, 2026 General Motors may be preparing its biggest response yet to Ford's heavy-duty diesel dominance — a rumored…

Mukul Dev Sachar September 22, 2026

Red Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with white racing stripes racing against a black Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat on a drag strip during sunset, showcasing supercharged V8 muscle cars.

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Shelby GT500 vs Hellcat: Which Supercharged V8 Muscle Car Should You Buy in 2026?

Ford's Shelby GT500 and Dodge's Hellcat are both out of production, so the real question is which one is the smarter used buy. The 2020 GT500 offers 760 hp and sharper handling, while the Hellcat and Redeye offer more power at the top, more comfort and lower used prices. Our verdict: GT500 for track-minded buyers, Hellcat for comfort and value.

Anshu Uday Sabharwal September 21, 2026