Want a luxury sedan that can take a bullet without looking like a tank? BMW has something for you. Meet the Concept 7 Protection, an armored 7 Series built for people who need extra security without m
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Land Rover’s name is missing from the badge, but the new Freelander 8 has plenty of familiar ambitions. Developed by the Chery-Jaguar Land Rover joint venture in China, this large luxury SUV com
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New U.S. rear seatbelt warning requirements apply to covered vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2028. The original rear-seat deadline was September 2027, but NHTSA extended it in April 2026. Exis
The Peugeot 806 race car was a competition-prepared minivan entered by Peugeot’s Belgian operation in the 1995 Spa 24 Hours. With nearly 300 hp, it qualified 12th among 46 starters, an extraordi
Some electric cars want to conquer the highway. The new Moke Mk2 would rather take you along the coast with the sea breeze in your hair. Unveiled at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, this updated electric ru
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