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Today's Top 10 Automotive Stories
Ford has a new $25,000 crossover SUV coming, but will it go electric?
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🤖 Automated Edition — Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Top 10 stories algorithmically curated from across the automotive web. The Daily Hoon links to original sources and is not responsible for third-party content. News sourced from NewsData.io, Currents API, World News API, TheNewsAPI, GNews, Mediastack, New York Times & select RSS feeds (Motor Trend, Car and Driver, The Drive, Autosport, Road & Track).
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Ford has a new $25,000 crossover SUV coming, but will it go electric?
The crossover SUV will be Ford’s lowest-priced vehicle, starting at around $25,000. According to dealers who were shown a preview of the vehicle, it will not be based on the Universal EV platform.
Ford has a new $25,000 crossover SUV coming, but will it go electric?
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Honda making iconic race cars available for sale through new HRC Heritage Program
HRC US is giving enthusiasts the opportunity to own iconic race cars through its newly-launched HRC Heritage Racing Program.The first race car available for purchase and restoration is the Sebring-winning V8-powered N...
Honda making iconic race cars available for sale through new HRC Heritage Program
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Racing on TV, August 13-16
IndyCar at Markham, NASCAR at Richmond, DTM at the Nurburgring on RACER Network and more. Hers's what's on and when...
Racing on TV, August 13-16
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The Marisen GT Is the Latest Wild Porsche 911 Turbo S-Based Supercar from Marc Phillip Gemballa
The son of Uwe Gemballa has released yet another take on a modified 911 ahead of Monterey Car Week. 
The Marisen GT Is the Latest Wild Porsche 911 Turbo S-Based Supercar from Marc Phillip Gemballa
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I Asked Spyker’s CEO How Much It Costs To Debut A Car At Monterey Car Week. It’s A Lot
Specifically, the “car” I’m referring to in the headline is the new Spyker C8 Preliator XXV that will be showing its face at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, this Friday. I had a chance to see the car and to speak ...
I Asked Spyker’s CEO How Much It Costs To Debut A Car At Monterey Car Week. It’s A Lot
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Hi, I currently live in Bengaluru and am looking to buy an automatic car for my office commute. My commute is typically around 100 km per week. Given the current ethanol situation, I am considering buying an EV. I have a charger in my apartment, and there is also a fast charger nearby. My budget is around Rs. 20 lakh. I currently drive a Volkswagen Ameo and am planning to keep it for long trips. I also tried a 2021 Tata Nexon EV, but I didn't like the cabin space. I also didn't like the design o
Our recommendation would be the new Kia Syros EV. With a 100km/week commute, home charging and a Rs 20 lakh budget, it is the best EV for a city like Bengaluru. In your budget, you can get the HTX Plus trim with the E...
Hi, I currently live in Bengaluru and am looking to buy an automatic car for my office commute. My commute is typically around 100 km per week. Given the current ethanol situation, I am considering buying an EV. I have a charger in my apartment, and there is also a fast charger nearby. My budget is around Rs. 20 lakh. I currently drive a Volkswagen Ameo and am planning to keep it for long trips. I also tried a 2021 Tata Nexon EV, but I didn't like the cabin space. I also didn't like the design o
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Cadillac F1 Boss Lowdon Out, Replaced by Marcin Budkoswki
Budowski’s 20-plus years in Formula 1 includes stints with Ferrari, McLaren, Renault/Alpine, and the FIA itself.
Cadillac F1 Boss Lowdon Out, Replaced by Marcin Budkoswki
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9k-Mile 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe 1LT 7-Speed
This 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport coupe is finished in Black over Jet Black leather and is powered by a 6.2-liter LT1 V8 linked with a seven-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential. The car rides o...
9k-Mile 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe 1LT 7-Speed
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Honda Will Sell You Its Actual Race Cars, Then Restore Them For You
If you've ever wanted to own a Le Mans-winning Honda race car, this is your chance.
Honda Will Sell You Its Actual Race Cars, Then Restore Them For You
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Bentley Maps Out Monterey Car Week With New Stazione Remota Hideout
Stazione Remota joins the Home of Bentley, The Quail and Pebble Beach as the brand stacks eight appearances across Monterey Car Week.
Bentley Maps Out Monterey Car Week With New Stazione Remota Hideout
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Today's top automotive stories on The Daily Hoon: Ford has a new $25,000 crossover SUV coming, but will it go electric?; Honda making iconic race cars available for sale through new HRC Heritage Program; Racing on TV, August 13-16; The Marisen GT Is the Latest Wild Porsche 911 Turbo S-Based Supercar from Marc Phillip Gemballa; I Asked Spyker’s CEO How Much It Costs To Debut A Car At Monterey Car Week. It’s A Lot. Updated every day at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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