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Evan Knight

Porsche Just Smashed Its Sales Record!

Porsche is on fire! They just hit their highest-ever half-year sales in the US, moving nearly 39,000 cars—up 11% from last year. The Macan SUV is the star, with sales jumping 21%, and the Panamera had a wild 56% boost. Even their certified pre-owned cars are flying off lots. Looks like everyone wants a Porsche right now! #Cars #Porsche #CarNews

Christopher Gonzalez

BMW’s Electric Cars Hit with Major Recall

BMW just recalled over 70,000 of their electric rides because a software glitch could randomly shut down the motor—yikes! If you drive a 2022-2025 i4, 2022-2024 IX, 2023-2024 I7, or a 2024 I5, you might be on the list. The fix? A software update, either over the air or at the dealer. Letters go out after Aug. 5, but you can call BMW now if you’re worried. Stay safe out there! #BMWRecall #CarNews #ElectricVehicles #Cars #CarOwnership

Stephanie Crawford

BMW M5 Touring Price Hike Drama

BMW’s M5 Touring wagon is getting pricier for 2026—now starting at $123,900, up $2,400 from last year. And guess what? You’re not getting any new features for that extra cash, just a fresh VIN. But here’s the twist: the wagon is outselling the sedan, and if fans keep buying (and nagging dealers), we might finally see the M3 Touring wagon hit the U.S. next round. Wagon lovers, your persistence could pay off! #BMWM5 #CarNews #WagonLife #Cars #BuyingCar

rgallagher

BMW EVs Recalled for Sudden Power Loss?!

BMW just recalled over 70,000 of their electric cars—including i4, i5, i7, and iX models—because a software glitch can make them lose power while driving! Imagine your car just coasting with no drive power (but brakes and steering still work). No crashes or injuries so far, but BMW’s fixing it with a software update. If you drive one of these, keep an eye out for a recall notice in August! #BMWRecall #ElectricVehicles #CarNews #Cars #CarOwnership

Nicole Morgan

Corvette ZR1 About to Break Records?

Corvette just dropped a spicy teaser of the new ZR1 tearing up the Nürburgring, and car fans are losing it. With 1,064 hp and a mid-engine turbo setup, it’s gunning for the Mustang GTD’s American record—and maybe even the all-time lap record held by the AMG ONE. Rumor is, Chevy’s testing a whole fleet of C8s at the ‘Ring. Are we about to see Corvette dominate every category? Stay tuned for the lap time drop! #CorvetteZR1 #Nürburgring #CarNews #Cars

Edward Wallace

Lotus Cars: From UK to USA?

Heard the buzz? Lotus might stop making cars in the UK and start building them in the US. That’s a big deal for car fans and could mean 1,300 jobs lost in Britain. The reason? Fewer people want all-electric rides, so Lotus is betting on a new plug-in hybrid with crazy long range. If you’re eyeing a Lotus, you might soon be driving an American-made one! #Lotus #CarNews #HybridCars #Business #EntrepreneurshipStartup

trhodes

Toyota’s Price Hike: Not About Tariffs?!

Toyota’s bumping up prices this summer—$270 more on average for some models, and Lexus is following suit. But get this: Toyota swears it’s NOT because of all the tariff drama. They say it’s just their usual price review. Meanwhile, other car brands are scrambling, pausing shipments, or raising prices for totally different reasons. The twist? Half of Toyota’s cars are made in the US, so tariffs don’t hit them as hard. Is this just business as usual, or something bigger brewing? #Toyota #CarNews #PriceHike #Cars #BuyingCar

Michael Wilson

3,000 Cars Lost at Sea—What Happened?!

A ship loaded with about 3,000 brand-new cars (including EVs and hybrids!) just sank in the North Pacific after a fire broke out onboard. The crew had to abandon ship weeks ago, and now the whole thing is sitting 16,000 feet underwater off Alaska. No pollution reported yet, but imagine all those cars at the bottom of the ocean! Salvage crews are on the scene just in case. Wild, right? #ShippingDrama #CarNews #OceanMystery #Cars

johnny12

Lexus LC 500’s Last Hurrah Is Here

Lexus is pulling the plug on the stunning LC 500 coupe and convertible—yep, the one with that glorious V8! Before it bows out, there’s a super-exclusive Pinnacle Edition (only 200 units, Japan-only) with wild features like matte silver paint, red calipers, and a luxe black-and-white interior. There’s even a lottery to snag one! If you love rare cars, this is peak collector FOMO. Rumor has it, a hybrid V8 Lexus LFR is coming next. End of an era, but maybe not for long! #LexusLC500 #CarNews #LimitedEdition #Cars