# LeftLaneNews

> LeftLaneNews covers cars, technology, design and the business of mobility for readers who want to know what is changing on the road and under the bodywork.

Publication language: English.

## Sections

- [Electric](https://leftlanenews.com/category/electric/): Electric cars news and analysis: new EV and EREV launches, sales rules in Europe, emissions math and EV versus gas choices for your next vehicle.
- [Supercars](https://leftlanenews.com/category/supercars/): Supercars old and new: Rimac Nevera review, Czinger 21C V Max, Ferrari 849 Testarossa, Porsche 911 Turbo S and classics found on Bring a Trailer.
- [Future](https://leftlanenews.com/category/future/): Future cars explained without hype: autonomous driving, eco-friendly design, upcoming EVs, bold concepts and apps that change how you own a vehicle.
- [Advice](https://leftlanenews.com/category/advice/): Practical car advice for everyday owners: buying a first car, detailing, theft prevention, bad weather driving and quick fixes for common problems.
- [Engines](https://leftlanenews.com/category/engines/): Car engine news beyond the EV headlines: hydrogen combustion, new V12 designs, compact range extenders and patents that keep gasoline in the race.
- [Trucks & SUVs](https://leftlanenews.com/category/trucks-suvs/): Trucks and SUVs reviewed for real use: off-road builds, luxury hybrids, used premium models and pickup news to help you pick the right vehicle.
- [Top Stories](https://leftlanenews.com/category/featured/): The LeftLaneNews selection: automotive stories and analysis chosen for their relevance to drivers and enthusiasts.

## Editorial team

- [Renée Castellano](https://leftlanenews.com/author/renee-castellano/): Trucks and SUVs reporter
- [Ethan Kowalczyk](https://leftlanenews.com/author/ethan-kowalczyk/): Electric vehicle reporter
- [Graham Pettigrew](https://leftlanenews.com/author/graham-pettigrew/): Supercars and engines writer
- [Avi Cohen](https://leftlanenews.com/author/avi-cohen/): Auto industry reporter
- [Owen Fairbrother](https://leftlanenews.com/author/owen-fairbrother/): Daily news desk editor
- [Keisha Holloway](https://leftlanenews.com/author/keisha-holloway/): Electric cars and infrastructure writer

## Recent articles

- [Hydraulic oil in a gearbox lacks the friction additives](https://leftlanenews.com/hydraulic-fluid-in-a-gearbox-why-the-swap-fails/3645/): Automatic transmission fluid is a hydraulic fluid, yet its friction additives mean it can serve elsewhere while hydraulic oil cannot serve a gearbox.
- [2027 EVs: from a $14,985 Topolino to a $340,000 Cadillac Celestiq](https://leftlanenews.com/electric-models-2027-us-guide-range-efficiency-base-price/3642/): From a 25 mph city car to a full-size electric truck, Car and Driver ranks 2027 EVs by range, efficiency and base price across five major brands.
- [How to read a car battery label: CCA, CA, RC and Ah explained](https://leftlanenews.com/how-to-read-car-battery-label-cca-ca-rc-ah/3635/): Four abbreviations sit next to the brand on every 12-volt battery, and knowing which ones fit your climate and vehicle makes the right replacement easier.
- [Porsche brings a twin-turbo V8 to its K1 flagship SUV](https://leftlanenews.com/porsche-brings-a-twin-turbo-v8-to-its-k1-flagship-suv/3625/): Weak Taycan sales pushed Porsche to drop its 80% EV target, and the seven-seat K1 SUV once planned as electric-only will now offer a V8 of up to 730 hp as well.
- [Chevrolet’s cheapest SUVs gain standard intersection braking and bicyclist alerts for 2027](https://leftlanenews.com/2027-chevy-trax-trailblazer-standard-safety-tech/3622/): A new electrical and software backbone lets Chevrolet fit intersection braking and bicyclist alerts to its cheapest SUVs, though pricing is still unknown.
- [Porsche’s 909 Bergspyder stopped with carcinogenic brakes](https://leftlanenews.com/porsche-909-bergspyder-beryllium-carcinogenic-brakes/3614/): Built for Ferdinand Piech and raced only twice in 1968, the featherweight hillclimber used beryllium rotors, a metal the FIA banned from competition.
- [VinFast vows to stay in the US after selling just 389 EVs](https://leftlanenews.com/vinfast-stays-in-us-despite-389-sales-2026/3607/): Three new California and Pennsylvania dealers, a factory pushed to 2028 and $20,000 discounts sketch the reality behind the Vietnamese EV brand’s pledge.
- [Gas-only cars fall below half of global new-car sales](https://leftlanenews.com/gas-only-cars-fall-below-half-of-global-new-car-sales/3598/): Mobility Global data show gasoline-only vehicles at 49% of new sales in early 2026, while hybrids outsold battery-electric models and regional trends diverged.
- [A Simple Monthly Routine to Check Your Car Before Problems Start](https://leftlanenews.com/a-simple-monthly-routine-to-check-your-car-before-problems-start/3595/): Most breakdowns grow out of small issues that went unnoticed. A short monthly routine covering fluids, tires, lights and warning signs helps you catch them early.
- [Canadians Want a More European Car Market, Poll Shows](https://leftlanenews.com/canadians-want-a-more-european-car-market-poll-shows/3592/): Nearly half of Canadians prefer a Europe-style lineup of smaller, electric-leaning cars, but near-identical U.S. safety rules and a small market block it.
- [Audi A8 and Porsche Panamera may share a platform and a plant](https://leftlanenews.com/audi-a8-and-porsche-panamera-may-share-a-platform-and-a-plant/3589/): Audi’s next flagship sedan would reportedly share a platform with the next Porsche Panamera and be built in Leipzig, according to Automotive News as relayed by Road & Track and CarBuzz. No…
- [Manthey marks 30 years with a 4.2-liter 911 GT3 Cup](https://leftlanenews.com/manthey-marks-30-years-with-a-42-liter-911-gt3-cup/3586/): Manthey’s two anniversary track cars are limited to 15 units each, and only the 911 gets a bigger engine. Orders close on October 30, and no price has been announced.
- [thyssenkrupp opens Pune hub for steering and chassis tech](https://leftlanenews.com/thyssenkrupp-opens-pune-hub-for-steering-and-chassis-tech/3581/): More than 120 engineers already work at the new Indian site on embedded software, cybersecurity and chassis systems, with a team of 300-plus in view.
- [Ford’s Hidden Mustang Pickup Is a One-Off Apprentice Project](https://leftlanenews.com/ford-hidden-mustang-pickup-one-off-apprentice-project/3578/): Apprentices in Ford’s EVB Metal Shop turned an S550 Mustang into a Ute-style truck with Ranger bed parts, but it was never meant for production.
- [2027 Mini Countryman Untamed Reworks Its Chassis for Rougher Routes, Not Just Its Appearance](https://leftlanenews.com/2027-mini-countryman-untamed-gas-electric-clearance/3533/): A suspension lift and all-terrain tires provide up to 8.75 inches of clearance, while recalibrated chassis controls adapt both North American powertrains to the new hardware.
- [The 2027 Kia EV3 costs $31,385 delivered, but the base model goes 100 miles less than the longest-range trim](https://leftlanenews.com/2027-kia-ev3-price-range-awd-charging/3520/): The 2027 Kia EV3 Light FWD costs $31,385 after destination and covers 221 EPA-rated miles. Longer range or a second motor requires a larger budget.
- [GM’s Corvette Oil-Leak Fix Replaces Two Seals, Not the LS6 Engine](https://leftlanenews.com/2027-chevrolet-corvette-ls6-oil-leak-seal-repair/3515/): GM’s service bulletin PIP6132 identifies two possible seal repairs for oil leaks that may affect some 2027 Corvettes with the new 6.7-liter LS6 V-8 engine.
- [2027 Toyota Grand Highlander Woodland Adds Just 12 mm of Clearance](https://leftlanenews.com/2027-toyota-grand-highlander-woodland-clearance-hybrid/3469/): The new trim combines all-terrain tires and taller springs with an extensive black appearance package, but its capability changes remain relatively modest.
- [2027 Aston Martin DBX GT pairs 717 hp with a softer ride and quieter cabin](https://leftlanenews.com/2027-aston-martin-dbx-gt-717-hp-comfort/3464/): The 2027 DBX GT keeps the DBX S’s 717-hp V-8 but adds revised dampers, more cabin insulation and redesigned seating for a more comfortable high-performance SUV.
- [2027 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Adds Low Range, a Rear Locker and Hybrid Battery Protection](https://leftlanenews.com/2027-jeep-cherokee-trailhawk-hybrid-off-road-hardware/3459/): The returning trim adds gearing, underbody protection and terrain-oriented dimensions that matter more on difficult trails than its horsepower figure alone.

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