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🤖 Automated Edition — Thursday, May 14, 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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Verstappen third in opening Nurburgring 24 Hours session as Winward Mercedes leads
Max Verstappen enjoyed a steady start to his weekend at the Nurburgring 24 Hours by finishing third in the opening qualifying session, which was topped by the Winward Mercedes.The four-time Formula 1 world champion se...
Verstappen third in opening Nurburgring 24 Hours session as Winward Mercedes leads
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China wants to build its own electric K-car industry to boost EV sales
China’s top auto industry group is calling for the creation of a standardized budget electric vehicle category — modeled on Japan’s wildly popular K-car ecosystem — to revive sluggish domestic car sales and bring mill...
China wants to build its own electric K-car industry to boost EV sales
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GM Issues Urgent Do-Not-Drive Recall Over Sudden Wheel Lock-Up Risk on Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac Vehicles
If you own one of the affected vehicles in GM’s latest recall, the advice from the automaker is pretty daming: park it and don’t move it until a dealer has looked at it. An NHTSA campaign covers a total of…
GM Issues Urgent Do-Not-Drive Recall Over Sudden Wheel Lock-Up Risk on Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac Vehicles
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Honda retreats to hybrids after failed EV bet triggers record $9 billion loss [Images]
Honda is waving the white flag. The Japanese automaker previewed two new hybrids set to launch by 2028 after taking an over $9 billion hit over its failed EV bet, leading to its biggest loss in company history. more…
Honda retreats to hybrids after failed EV bet triggers record $9 billion loss [Images]
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EV registrations fall 25% in March but recover from tax credit’s end as Toyota, Lexus, Subaru surge
March’s 87,815 registrations marked the highest monthly volume since the Sept. 30 tax credit repeal and showed notable improvement from January and February.
EV registrations fall 25% in March but recover from tax credit’s end as Toyota, Lexus, Subaru surge
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Honda Previews New Fastback Sedan And Next Acura RDX, And Neither Is An EV
Honda unveiled two hybrid prototypes that could preview the next Accord or Civic, along with the Acura RDX, after a costly EV strategy collapse forced a reset
Honda Previews New Fastback Sedan And Next Acura RDX, And Neither Is An EV
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AutoCanada revenue, earnings fall on used-vehicle struggles, ‘soft’ new-car market
Canada's only publicly traded dealership group expects to finalize the sale of its U.S. dealerships this fall, as it refocuses on improving the performance of its Canadian business.
AutoCanada revenue, earnings fall on used-vehicle struggles, ‘soft’ new-car market
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Modified 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 6-Speed
This 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo cabriolet is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6L flat-six that has reportedly been modified with the 750R Power Package from AWE Tuning as well as a Remus exhaust system and GIAC engine man...
Modified 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 6-Speed
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Disney and Formula 1 Race Into Montreal With “Fuel the Magic” Alongside Round 2 of F1 Academy Racing Series
Disney and Formula 1 are bringing “Fuel the Magic” to the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2026 and F1 ACADEMY Round 2 with immersive fan experiences, racing ...
Disney and Formula 1 Race Into Montreal With “Fuel the Magic” Alongside Round 2 of F1 Academy Racing Series
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Striking new fastback previews Honda's renewed focus on hybrids
Honda doubles down on hybrids – and cuts back on EVs – as it looks to recover from its first ever annual loss Honda has revealed a striking new concept car that previews a large hybrid fastback due to enter producti...
Striking new fastback previews Honda's renewed focus on hybrids
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Today's top automotive stories on The Daily Hoon: Verstappen third in opening Nurburgring 24 Hours session as Winward Mercedes leads; China wants to build its own electric K-car industry to boost EV sales; GM Issues Urgent Do-Not-Drive Recall Over Sudden Wheel Lock-Up Risk on Chevrolet, GMC, Cadillac Vehicles; Honda retreats to hybrids after failed EV bet triggers record $9 billion loss [Images]; EV registrations fall 25% in March but recover from tax credit’s end as Toyota, Lexus, Subaru surge. Updated every day at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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