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🤖 Automated Edition — Monday, April 6, 2026. Algorithmically curated from across the automotive web. The Daily Hoon links to original sources. 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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Tesla Escapes Recall As NHTSA Closes Investigation Into 'Actually Smart Summon' Crashes
Tesla’s puerilely-acronymed remote driving feature is off the hook, but Full Self-Driving remains under review.
Tesla Escapes Recall As NHTSA Closes Investigation Into 'Actually Smart Summon' Crashes
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Which Diamond-Star Shines More Brightly? 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe vs 2005 Dodge Stratus Coupe
On this very special episode, we’re going to be talking about a very special car. It’s the star of the New York International Auto Show, a car now old enough to be considered a classic in some states, the pride of Nor...
Which Diamond-Star Shines More Brightly? 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe vs 2005 Dodge Stratus Coupe
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The most encouraging element from Leclerc's Japanese GP podium
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur reckons the Scuderia is heading into the April break with a big morale boost after beating one of the dominant Mercedes cars in Japan.Kimi Antonelli and George Russell had swep...
The most encouraging element from Leclerc's Japanese GP podium
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Tesla Full Self-Driving History: Where It Stands Today With V12 On HW3 Cars And V14 On HW4 Cars
My odometer on my 2019 Model 3 now reads 171,696 miles. In the 6 ½ years we have owned the car; we have driven from Utah to Wisconsin round trip 6 times and have driven it coast to coast visiting our daughter in North...
Tesla Full Self-Driving History: Where It Stands Today With V12 On HW3 Cars And V14 On HW4 Cars
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Nissan scraps plans for an off-road EV
The adventure-focused EV won’t be so electric after all. Nissan is scrapping plans for an off-road EV and is now planning to launch the fan-favorite SUV with gas- and hybrid-powered variants. more…
Nissan scraps plans for an off-road EV
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Cars & concepts: New and updated offerings from Toyota, Nissan, Chrysler and more
Five vehicles are either in the product pipeline or on the drawing board
Cars & concepts: New and updated offerings from Toyota, Nissan, Chrysler and more
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Ford CEO Jim Farley, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, GM President Mark Reuss, Group 1 CEO Daryl Kenningham headline expanded Automotive News Congress
The signature event returns to Hudson’s Detroit and expands to three days to address critical questions facing the industry.
Ford CEO Jim Farley, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, GM President Mark Reuss, Group 1 CEO Daryl Kenningham headline expanded Automotive News Congress
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NHTSA closes Tesla Smart Summon probe after 159 incidents
NHTSA has closed its investigation into Tesla’s “Actually Smart Summon” feature after documenting 159 incidents, all involving minor property damage. The agency found zero injuries and zero fatalities linked to th...
NHTSA closes Tesla Smart Summon probe after 159 incidents
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2020 Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4MATIC Wagon
This 2020 Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4MATIC wagon was purchased new by the seller, who specified it in Designo Cardinal Red Metallic over black Nappa leather upholstery. The car is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 ...
2020 Mercedes-AMG E63 S 4MATIC Wagon
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Encor’s Lotus Esprit Restomod Sounds Epic
Encor, the British outfit that has bravely chosen to update the original Lotus Esprit, has released an ASMR-style video highlighting the restomod’s aural entertainment. The short clip begins with a simple “click”—the ...
Encor’s Lotus Esprit Restomod Sounds Epic
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Today's top automotive stories on The Daily Hoon: Tesla Escapes Recall As NHTSA Closes Investigation Into 'Actually Smart Summon' Crashes; Which Diamond-Star Shines More Brightly? 2004 Dodge Stratus Coupe vs 2005 Dodge Stratus Coupe; The most encouraging element from Leclerc's Japanese GP podium; Tesla Full Self-Driving History: Where It Stands Today With V12 On HW3 Cars And V14 On HW4 Cars; Nissan scraps plans for an off-road EV. Updated every day at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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