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🤖 Automated Edition — Wednesday, June 24, 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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Geely brings China’s bestselling model, the EX2 small EV, to Europe as BYD Dolphin Surf, Renault 5 rival
Geely's EX2, China's bestselling car, launches in Europe this year. The small electric car will compete against the Renault 5 and BYD Dolphin Surf with potential pricing advantages.
Geely brings China’s bestselling model, the EX2 small EV, to Europe as BYD Dolphin Surf, Renault 5 rival
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McLaren Trophy Europe to Race at Le Mans; GT3, GT4 Invites
Largest gathering of McLaren GT race cars poised for next year's support race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
McLaren Trophy Europe to Race at Le Mans; GT3, GT4 Invites
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12k-Mile 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 6-Speed
This 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata was specified with the Grand Touring trim as well as a six-speed manual transmission, which is paired with a 2.0-liter inline-four. Finished in Eternal Blue Mica over tan leather, the car ha...
12k-Mile 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 6-Speed
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Honda wary of greater PU deficit at Austrian altitude
Honda has warned its Formula 1 power unit, used exclusively by Aston Martin, might be at a greater deficit to others due to the altitude at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Honda wary of greater PU deficit at Austrian altitude
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Kirkwood tops 14-car IndyCar test at Mid-Ohio
Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood led Tuesday’s private test held at Mid-Ohio, site of the next IndyCar Series race, as 14 drivers started the day and 12 finished their run plans.Kirkwood set an unofficial best of 1m05....
Kirkwood tops 14-car IndyCar test at Mid-Ohio
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Tänak to drive Toyota zero car at Rally di Roma Capitale
Ott Tänak will make his first rally appearance for Toyota since 2019 at next month’s Rally di Roma Capitale, driving a GR Yaris Rally2 as the... Read more The post Tänak to drive Toyota zero car at Rally di Roma Capit...
Tänak to drive Toyota zero car at Rally di Roma Capitale
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Toyota and Nissan Admit Their American-Made Cars May Have Thin Paint, Panel Gaps, and Leftover Residue: TDS
Toyota and Nissan say their American-made models aren't up to Japanese standards. The post Toyota and Nissan Admit Their American-Made Cars May Have Thin Paint, Panel Gaps, and Leftover Residue: TDS appeared first on ...
Toyota and Nissan Admit Their American-Made Cars May Have Thin Paint, Panel Gaps, and Leftover Residue: TDS
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Ferrari Just Played 4D Chess to Get Mercedes’ Diffuser Banned Before Austria
You see, the absolute best drama in Formula 1 rarely happens on the actual asphalt. The real championship fights happen deep inside the technical rulebook, and it looks like Scuderia Ferrari just pulled off the ultima...
Ferrari Just Played 4D Chess to Get Mercedes’ Diffuser Banned Before Austria
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Honda reviving boxy Element in 2029 as a hybrid to battle Ford Bronco Sport
Production of the new Element is slated to begin in the second quarter of 2029.
Honda reviving boxy Element in 2029 as a hybrid to battle Ford Bronco Sport
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2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Destroys Pikes Peak Production Car Record By 23 Seconds
Racing the 1,250-horsepower Corvette ZR1X to the top of Pikes Peak, driver JR Hildebrand didn't just break the production car record; he destroyed it.
2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Destroys Pikes Peak Production Car Record By 23 Seconds
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Today's top automotive stories on The Daily Hoon: Geely brings China’s bestselling model, the EX2 small EV, to Europe as BYD Dolphin Surf, Renault 5 rival; McLaren Trophy Europe to Race at Le Mans; GT3, GT4 Invites; 12k-Mile 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring 6-Speed; Honda wary of greater PU deficit at Austrian altitude; Kirkwood tops 14-car IndyCar test at Mid-Ohio. Updated every day at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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