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The Hoffman Badger is not your typical Tesla. A Wisconsin startup is transforming old or damaged Tesla EVs into various vehicles, from 11-seat minibuses to pickups. The Hoffman Badger, a minibus, debuted at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, showcasing its ability to use Tesla’s Superchargers and Full-Self Driving system. This slightly unconventional vehicle drove itself to the event from its Wisconsin base, utilizing Superchargers along the way, just like…

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Rivian Expands 3D Printing to Boost Production Efficiency

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Rivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production. The company is now scaling up its use of additive manufacturing, adding a bay of machines at its factory in Normal, Illinois. This expansion follows the successful implementation of 3D printers at its Detroit facility, where the technology…

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Audi F1 Team Prioritizes Fan Engagement Over Race Wins

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Audi F1 team enters Formula 1 in 2026 with a unique strategy prioritizing fan engagement. The old motorsport saying, "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday", is getting a modern twist. Once, race cars and road cars shared designs, making it easy to link track victories to showroom sales. Today, that connection is less clear. In Formula 1, the gap between race cars and road models is vast. Teams like Red…

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BMW sells over a quarter electrified models

BMW sells over a quarter of electrified models, with 20% of global...

Victoria Guzman • Nov 7, 2026 • Gear Reviews

BMW sells over a quarter electrified models

I n Europe, nearly 35% of cars sold in the third quarter were electric vehicles, leading the way in electrification. The BMW Group's third-quarter electric vehicle sales reached 20% globally, with plug-in hybrids increasing the electrified models' share to...

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27.4%. The company operates the BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce car brands. In Europe, nearly 35% of cars sold in the third quarter were electric vehicles, leading the way in electrification. Globally, electric vehicles accounted for 18.4% of the three automakers'...

BMW offers $500 in free EV charging with new models

The remaining $200 must be spent exclusively at Ionna stations, reflecting BMW’s partnership with the provider. BMW has introduced a new incentive for customers purchasing its upcoming 2027 electric vehicles, including the...

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Startup Converts Teslas into Minibuses, Pickups, and More

The Hoffman Badger is not your typical Tesla. A Wisconsin startup is transforming old or damaged Tesla EVs into various vehicles, from 11-seat minibuses to pickups. The Hoffman Badger, a minibus, debuted...

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Mercedes Develops New Battery Technology

Mercedes develops new battery technology to improve electric vehicle energy storage and...

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Mercedes Develops New Battery Technology

M ercedes-Benz introduces the Power Converter battery system. Mercedes-Benz has introduced an innovative battery system designed to transform electric vehicle energy storage. Dubbed the Power Converter, this technology allows precise management of individual cells or groups, extending overall battery...

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longevity. Additionally, it supports mixed cell chemistries and varying voltages within a single pack, offering greater flexibility. The new technology is still in the development stage, but it has the potential to significantly improve the performance and efficiency of EV...

Rivian Expands 3D Printing to Boost Production Efficiency

Rivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production....

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CEO chases stolen Bugatti in Porsche

Mate Rimac's CAD$5-million Bugatti Chiron was stolen from a company facility in Croatia. Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac has changed his personal habits after his personal hypercar was stolen. The incident involved his...

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Nissan Canada’s First e-Power SUV Since 2015

Nissan Canada is returning to the e-Power SUV market with the 2027...

Victoria Guzman • Nov 1, 2026 • Gear Reviews

Nissan Canada’s First e-Power SUV Since 2015

2 027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid SR with SR Tech Package. The 2027 Nissan Rogue e-Power Hybrid stands out as the most significant vehicle Nissan Canada will introduce this year, and potentially the most important since the turn of the...

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millennium. The automaker has been absent from the partially-electrified market in North America for about 15 years, following the 2015 exit of the Altima Hybrid. This gap coincided with a broader shift toward fully electric vehicles, a segment where Nissan's...

BMW i3 and M350 offer similar drives

The i3 50 xDrive sits on the new Neue Klasse platform. For about five decades, the 3 Series has set the standard for small luxury sedans. The latest eighth-generation models arrive as...

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Low-Mileage ’68 Mustang Sells for Record $60,000

The car’s story begins with the original owner purchasing it at Peffley’s Ford in Dayton, Ohio, reportedly to one-up her mother, who owned a Maverick. A 1968 Ford Mustang with just over...

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2027 Ram 3500 Big Horn Tested on Towing

See how the 2027 Ram 3500 Big Horn handles towing in our...

Rocio Bravo • Oct 29, 2026 • Road Legends

2027 Ram 3500 Big Horn Tested on Towing

2 027 Ram 3500 heavy-duty pickup truck. Purchasing a heavy-duty pickup truck today involves handling a complex set of specifications similar to completing a tax form. Buyers must weigh engine choices, cab configurations, and axle ratios to find the...

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right match for their needs. One recently tested configuration of the 2027 Ram 3500 offers a specific take on this market, pairing a diesel engine with a smaller cab to maximize towing potential. Engine choices and towing limits Ram has...