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🤖 Automated Edition — Wednesday, May 27, 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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NIO launches ES9 flagship SUV: China’s largest EV, starting at $54K with BaaS
NIO officially launched the ES9 today, its flagship executive SUV and the largest battery electric SUV ever produced in China. The three-row SUV stretches 5,365 mm (17.6 ft) long on a 3,250 mm wheelbase, packing 520 k...
NIO launches ES9 flagship SUV: China’s largest EV, starting at $54K with BaaS
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Manual transmissions disappear from VW lineup
VW refreshed the Jetta GLI for the 2025 model year and kept the manual transmission around.
Manual transmissions disappear from VW lineup
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Ford Pauses Production of its Best-Selling F-150 Pickup Truck Because it Can’t Make Hoods Anymore
Ford has paused the production of its best-selling vehicle, the F-150 pickup truck, due to a mechanical breakdown at one of its plants that has prevented the automaker from producing hoods. According to a report by Ca...
Ford Pauses Production of its Best-Selling F-150 Pickup Truck Because it Can’t Make Hoods Anymore
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Volvo gets authorization to import connected vehicles despite Chinese ownership stake
Volvo Cars can import vehicles despite its ties to China and an impending government ban on connected cars with Chinese hardware and software. Volvo is majority-owned by the Chinese company Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.
Volvo gets authorization to import connected vehicles despite Chinese ownership stake
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Yet another Honda electric motorcycle is proving batteries may beat combustion
Honda’s electric RTL trials motorcycle has just delivered one of the strongest signs yet that electric motorcycles may finally be coming into their own in the off-road world. At the opening round of the 2026 TrialG...
Yet another Honda electric motorcycle is proving batteries may beat combustion
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36k-Mile 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 6-Speed
This 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe has 36k miles and is powered by a 3.6-liter M96 flat-six paired with a six-speed manual transaxle. The car is finished in Black over black leather and is equipped with a sunroof, xe...
36k-Mile 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe 6-Speed
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Bearman wants to take Haas higher before his Ferrari chance comes
Formula 1’s silly season feels like it is kicking off a little earlier than usual, and Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman, currently racing for Haas, is part of it, although he's content where he is for now.
Bearman wants to take Haas higher before his Ferrari chance comes
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The most controversial cars made by Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz was the first to put the automobile into production, but that doesn’t mean all its cars since have been such a success… Mercedes is not a brand particularly known for controversy, at least compared wit...
The most controversial cars made by Mercedes-Benz
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Antonelli Wins Again in F1 Canadian Grand Prix as Russell Retires
Mercedes rookie extends Formula 1 championship lead while Hamilton rebounds, McLaren stumbles, and Mercedes loses Russell to failure.
Antonelli Wins Again in F1 Canadian Grand Prix as Russell Retires
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If the Ferrari Luce Didn’t Light Up Your Life, This 308 Restomod Will
In a week when Maranello has put the fear into the Ferrari faithful, a new restomod based on the 308 GTB has timed its arrival to perfection. It’s the creation of Netherlands-based specialists Maturo Competition Cars,...
If the Ferrari Luce Didn’t Light Up Your Life, This 308 Restomod Will
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Today's top automotive stories on The Daily Hoon: NIO launches ES9 flagship SUV: China’s largest EV, starting at $54K with BaaS; Manual transmissions disappear from VW lineup; Ford Pauses Production of its Best-Selling F-150 Pickup Truck Because it Can’t Make Hoods Anymore; Volvo gets authorization to import connected vehicles despite Chinese ownership stake; Yet another Honda electric motorcycle is proving batteries may beat combustion. Updated every day at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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