Those of us who are solar-powered and despise the cold but are forced to live in it during this time of year may be cursing the winter, but it's giving premium Euro automakers a chance to prove that their upcoming products are capable in all conditions. Among them is BMW, and our spies have caught the Bavarian brand's smallest crossover enduring the snow and ice of Sweden. The third-generation U11 (short-wheelbase) BMW X1 arrived in 2022, and that means it's almost due for its mid-life update, or Life Cycle Impulse, as BMW likes to call it. With the launch of the Neue Klasse-based iX3 last year, Bimmers have started to look rather different, and this facelift aims to bring the X1 closer to its bigger sibling's design language. But the cosmetic changes may not extend the full length of the 2027 X1.

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The heading is a double entendre, as alt is German for old, as well as an abbreviation of alternative. That's because, while these spy shots show a new face for the crossover, they seem to show an unchanged rear lighting setup. BMW could have redesigned the rear end in the same manner as the front, but that would be too costly for this entry-level premium crossover. Of course, under the extensive camouflage, the rear bumper and diffuser areas will likely be subtly tweaked, but if anything noticeable is happening to the rear lighting signature, it will be to the graphics of the LED running lights.

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The doors and roofline are unchanged, and besides some tweaks to the hood and front fenders to accommodate the slimmer headlight layout and narrower kidney grilles, the overall silhouette is unchanged. As more camouflage comes off, the new front end will look more dramatic. We can also expect the electric iX1, which was new for this second-gen X1 platform, to get a similar nose job. And since integrating with Neue Klasse models is not just about looks, changes will be coming to the cabin, too.

Related: First Look Inside BMW’s Next-Gen iX1 Electric SUV

The 2026 X1 is available in two flavors in the U.S., both of which are B48 2.0-liter turbo-four-powered, and both of which are expected to remain available for 2027 (xDrive 28i with 241 horsepower and M35i with 312 hp). In other markets, hybrid versions of this engine are offered, and these will become further efficient, but here, the big technological change will be to the user interface. BMW doesn't hold new infotainment tech back for an all-new generation of any vehicle, whatever the price point, so this refresh will bring with it Operating System X, which ditches the rotary iDrive controller in favor of a touchscreen-based setup. The current X1 is already on Operating System 9, so owners will be used to that, but what will be new is the BMW Panoramic Vision system, which acts like a high-definition full-width head-up display.

It's worth noting that this update will extend the UKL platform's life, which began in 2014 with Mini and evolved into the UKL2 architecture in 2022, so it's getting on a bit. Fun fact: UKL stands for Untere Klasse, or lower class.

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Larry Chen doesn’t mince words in his latest upload. This is not just another tuned S650. According to Chen, it is the rowdiest manual Mustang he has ever driven, and that includes a career behind the wheel of everything from front-wheel-drive hot hatches to V12 exotics. What defines the experience is not outright speed, but traction. Or rather, the lack of it.

The RTR Mustang Spec 5 represents the apex of owner, Vaughn Gittin Jr.’s Mustang program for the S650 generation. Power comes from a supercharged 5.0-liter Coyote V8 producing over 870 horsepower, routed exclusively through a six-speed manual transmission. The package includes a Borla exhaust system, upgraded cooling, and chassis tuning engineered to handle sustained track abuse while retaining street drivability.

Chen describes the car as living permanently at the limit of grip. In first through third gear, and sometimes even fourth, the 870-plus-horsepower output overwhelms the rear tires at will. He likens acceleration to braking at the threshold of ABS intervention. You are constantly balancing on the edge.

That analog, rear-wheel-drive, six-speed manual configuration forces total driver engagement. Even after piloting hypercars like the Czinger 21C and high-traction monsters like the Gunther Werks Turbo, Chen argues the RTR feels more dramatic, more alive, and arguably more fun precisely because it demands respect.

Visually and mechanically, the Spec 5 is far more than a cosmetic kit. It features aggressive widebody styling, bespoke aero components, RTR-specific suspension calibration, 20-inch wheels, massive Brembo brakes, and 305-section Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rear tires.

The price sits around $165,000 as tested, positioning it against serious performance machinery. It is also notable that it is more powerful than the $300,000 Mustang GTD at half the price. Yet it retains a warranty and OEM-level integration, separating it from typical aftermarket builds. It is not meant to compete directly with Shelby products, but to offer a different philosophy. Less clinical, more chaotic.

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Chen emphasizes that despite nearly 900 horsepower, the Spec 5 remains surprisingly livable. It can cruise calmly through Los Angeles traffic, but the moment you lean into the throttle, it transforms. The Borla system deletes any quiet mode, resulting in what he calls an earthshattering cold start. Add in the supercharger’s intake howl, and the car becomes an auditory event every time you drive it.

Perhaps the most telling insight is his praise for the manual gearbox. He disables auto rev-matching immediately, preferring the satisfaction of nailing heel-and-toe downshifts himself. For Chen, that interaction defines the experience. The Spec 5 is not about chasing lap records alone. It is about emotion. In an era dominated by dual-clutch precision and all-wheel-drive traction, the RTR Spec 5 doubles down on rear-drive excess and driver accountability. That is exactly why it feels special.

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Fordbegan 2026 on a softer note, moving 128,260 vehicles in January, down 6% year-over-year. Much of that decline stems from discontinued models like the Escape and F-150 Lightning, while Mustang Mach-E sales were also hit, likely by the end of federal EV tax credits.

However, core nameplates like the Mustang, performed differently, up over 50% compared to last year, reinforcing its status as one of the last accessible V8 performance cars as rivals like the Camaro and RC F bow out. With performance chops like this RTR version, it adds value to the Mustang name in a market that’s currently increasingly expensive.

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Back in the early '90s, Honda and Isuzu needed something from each other. At the time, Honda didn't have anything to compete with in the growing SUV market. On the other hand, Isuzu needed to bolster its passenger car lineup. Seeing that a partnership would be mutually beneficial, the two got together in 1993 to rebadge each other's models.

Perhaps the most well-known fruit of this partnership was the Honda Passport. Essentially a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo, it lived long enough to be sold until 2002. Then there's the Acura SLX and Honda Horizon, both being Isuzu Troopers running different aliases. On the other hand, Isuzu took the fifth and sixth-generation Honda Accords and called them Aska in Japan, the Odyssey was also sold as the Oasis in the U.S, the Integra SJ became the Vertex in Thailand, and the Domani/Acura EL was rebadged as the Gemini.

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But among those mentioned, perhaps the most obscure product would be the Tourmaster. It was only sold in Thailand from late 1996 to 1998, and it was an Isuzu Pickup (called TFR over there) with an H badge slapped on the grille. Ridgeline, meet thy father.

In terms of competition, the Tourmaster was up against its own sibling, the Isuzu TFR. There was also the Mitsubishi Triton, which you probably know better as the Mighty Max. It also had to face off against the Nissan Hardbody, known as the Big M in Thailand. Of course, its biggest challenge would be the Toyota Hilux.

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The Honda Tourmaster was available in two trims, namely LX (base) and LXS (top). There was only one body style offered, called the SpaceCab, which was Isuzu-speak for extended cab. Save for the badges, it was a carbon copy of the TFR inside and out.

The same was true of the sole powertrain choice, too. The pickup used a 2.5-liter naturally-aspirated diesel that mustered 89 hp and 127 lb-ft of torque. A turbodiesel was added later, although power dropped to 78 hp, torque rose to 130 lb-ft. That was due to the tighter emissions rules that were set in place in 1997. You could have any drivetrain you wanted, as long as it was a five-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. Mind you, the Isuzu was available with four-wheel drive.

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Like most models in the Honda-Isuzu partnership, the Tourmaster failed to meet sales expectations. According to Thai publication Headlightmag, Isuzu shifted 100,536 TFRs in 1996, while Honda only sold 957 Tourmasters that same year. Okay, Honda was late to the market, but it's a massive difference nonetheless. Perhaps 1997 would see an uptake, right?

Well, the first five months of 1997 were no better. From January to May, the TFR recorded 40,061 new buyers. As for the Tourmaster, Honda sold only 920 units of its pickup. To put that into perspective, for every Tourmaster that Honda sold, Isuzu had about 43 buyers for its TFR. It was clear from the start that it was never going to be an even split between the two. Not even a facelift in mid-1997 helped boost sales. Toyota, Nissan, and Mitsubishi weren't shaking in their boots. Not even close.

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Was going for the Honda worth it over the Isuzu? Well, the Thai market responded by not buying them at all. It didn't help that the Tourmaster was 20,000 baht more than the TFR, which was a good chunk of change at the time. But its ultimate downfall was the lack of differentiation from the model it was based on.

Rebadges can be done right. Just take a look at the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade. The thing is, those three have unique characteristics, and there was actual effort in making them feel different from one another — something sorely missing in the Honda-Isuzu collaboration.

Today, the Tourmaster is a bit of an oddball collector's item. It also holds the unusual distinction of being the only Honda-badged vehicle with a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout that wasn't a sports car. While only a few were sold, keeping it running is easy as there's a healthy market for TFR parts in Thailand. Now that it's well past 25 years old, you can bring one over to the U.S and stump a few people in the process.

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Say RUF to anyone, and images of the Yellowbird will likely be the first to pop up in their heads. Also known as the CTR, we can't blame people for thinking of that car as RUF's definitive product. Who can forget Stefan Roser's wild lap around the Nürburgring, along with several period reviews that had nothing but praise for it.

But let's not forget that RUF made several cars worthy of wearing that esteemed badge prior to the CTR. One of them was the SCR, and it was the company's second model after the original Turbo 3.3. Built from 1978 to 1981, it was based on the 911SC and featured an uprated 3.2-liter flat-six that made 212 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. It doesn't sound like much today, but given that a standard 911 Carrera from the same era made less than 200 hp, it was a big deal at the time.

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The SCR was a success for RUF as it bridged the gap between the Carrera models and the Turbo. Which is why, for its 40th anniversary, RUF revived the car, but don't call it a recommissioned model. It's a true RUF vehicle from bumper to bumper and not based on a 911 chassis.

Revealed in 2018, the modern SCR boasted a bespoke carbon fiber chassis that was developed in-house. True to its roots, it packs a tuned naturally aspirated engine. This time around, it took the 4.0-liter flat-six engine from a contemporary GT3 RS, uprated it to 503 hp and 347 lb-ft of torque, and paired it with an honest-to-goodness six-speed manual. It carried a base price of around $800,00,0 with all 70 cars spoken for by now.

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The thing about special 911-shaped cars is that they're pretty much guaranteed to appreciate rather than depreciate. Put a RUF seal of approval on it, and you might as well call it an investment. That's the case with one 2018 SCR currently for sale. It's not every day one comes across a RUF for sale, let alone this highly exclusive model.

Listed on Pistonheads, this Birch Green example is well-enjoyed for an extremely rare car. It currently has 9,000 miles on the clock, so props to the previous owner for actually driving the car from time to time. This SCR also features a front axle lift, variable exhaust system, KW V5 coilover suspension, carbon seats, bespoke interior detailing, and a generous amount of brown deerskin Alcantara trims.

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How much, you ask? You're looking at £1,375,000, which is about $1,872,000 at current exchange rates. Yes, it's around a million more than its base price, but there's a reason for its asking price. See, what you're looking at here is the very first customer example of the SCR, carrying the VIN 002. Sure, you can find another, but it won't be carrying that special VIN.

Given its significance, we say it's well worth the asking price. It's not like we have two million dollars in our bank accounts right now, but well-heeled Porsche and RUF fans would probably think of it as somewhat reasonable. For the one-percenters out there, this is probably a better value than a price-gouged GT3 RS.

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After Ford ended production of the Escape compact crossover and its upscale version, the Lincoln Corsair, at Louisville Assembly Plant in December 2025, it now has to make sure it doesn’t lose too many Escape and Corsair owners to other brands.

At the NADA Show last week, the Blue Oval announced plans to offer no fewer than five new models priced under $40,000 by the end of the decade, with the first of them–an electric midsize truck–scheduled to arrive in 2027.

While that’s good news for people who have been priced out of the market in recent years–the U.S. average transaction price for a new vehicle exceeded $50,000 in 2025–many Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair owners may need to change their vehicles before Ford gets to offer direct replacements for them.

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So what does the automaker have in mind to keep their business? It’s a pretty straightforward solution: incentivize them to buy other vehicles in its lineup.

As it turns out, Ford has a very ambitious plan to retain the majority of Escape and Corsair owners–around 70% of them according to Automotive News–through a targeted marketing and incentive plan consisting of more affordable price packages and lower monthly payments for alternative products.

For example, Ford is targeting existing Escape lessees whose terms are up this year, offering them attractive deals on models like the Bronco Sport and Maverick, which Ford sees as alternatives to the Escape. That way, the company is hoping to avoid driving these customers to competitor brands.

For now, Ford still has plenty of Escape and Lincoln Corsairs in its inventory, with Escape supply expected to last through June based on current sales trends. The Lincoln Corsair supply is expected to last well into 2026 as well.

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It remains to be seen what will happen after that, and if Ford’s plan to retain Escape and Corsair owners will be successful. Rob Kaffl, Ford’s executive director of U.S. sales, told the Detroit Free Press that the plan that will roll out to dealers will ensure that the automaker not only retains Escape customers but also grows sales.

“We have the playbook from when we ended the Edge and we’ll use that same playbook with the Escape,” Kaffl explained. When production of the larger Edge ended in 2024, Kaffl said dealers successfully retained most Edge customers by introducing them to the Explorer and Expedition SUVs or to pickups, then offering them attractive incentives to make the move to those vehicles financially appealing.

Ford aims to adopt a similar strategy with Escape customers and propose a switch to vehicles similar in size and price range, such as the Bronco Sport or the Maverick compact pickup–both of which share the C2 unibody platform with the Escape and Corsair. On paper, the plan certainly makes sense as the 2025 Escape starts at $30,350 while the Bronco Sport is priced from $31,695 and the Maverick starts at $28,145.

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But the most critical aspect will be implementing the plan, as nearly 250,000 Escape owners are expected to visit Ford dealers this year to turn in their Escape for a different Ford vehicle–or go to the competition and choose similar vehicles to the Escape, which is a scenario dreaded by dealers.

According to Kaffl, Ford will set up “huge incentives” ranging from $1,000 to $4,000, depending on the vehicle the Escape customer chooses, to convince them to remain loyal to the brand. For example, moving from the Escape to a comparable Bronco Sport might qualify for $1,000 off, while trading the Escape in for a bigger, more expensive vehicle would result in bigger discounts of up to $4,000.

Will that be enough seeing as Edmunds data show the Ford brand has a 53.3% loyalty rate and only 44.1% of Escape customers traded their vehicles in for other Ford models last year? Time will tell, but the lack of a direct replacement for the Escape is certainly a huge handicap.

Mercedes’ legendary M120 V12 engine is no stranger to big displacements. Found in top-end versions of the S-Class and SL throughout the ’90s, and getting a second life in the Pagani Zonda, the smallest iteration of the engine was still 6.0 liters in size, and it went as big as 7.3 liters in the ultra-rare SL 73 AMG.

Now, though, esteemed Florida-based Mercedes tuner RennTech is preparing to push the powerplant even further with a mighty 7.5-liter version, set to arrive in 2027 in the SEC V12 Widebody Sledgehammer, a restomod based on the C126 coupe version of the ’80s flagship W126 sedan.

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RennTech’s 7.5-liter take on the M120 engine will take what was already one of the largest post-war V12 engines ever fitted to a production car and make it even bigger. Built in-house, the tuner claims it’ll churn out 660 HP and 650 lb ft of torque – figures only bested among versions of the engine by the various uncorked track-only editions of the Zonda.

Related: Mercedes CEO: The V12 Isn’t Dead Yet — It’s Staying “Into the 2030s”

Although designed first and foremost for refinement and smoothness, various viral videos have shown that, with a trick exhaust, the M120 also is more than capable of producing a serious F1-like V12 wail. The Widebody Sledgehammer should tick that box, too, as RennTech says its 7.5-liter motor will get a set of equal-length headers for ‘a signature V12 sound’.

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RennTech’s only released a few renderings of the V12 Widebody Sledgehammer so far, but it’s clearly a tribute to what many would view as AMG’s golden era, when it was still a separate entity to the Mercedes mothership, taking the company’s cars and turning them into ultra-exclusive statements of excess.

As the name suggests, it’ll get a seriously pumped-up body compared to the C126 donor car, with a custom widebody kit, aero addenda including functional ducting and diffuser, and lightweight forged wheels.

The ‘Sledgehammer’ name, meanwhile, is a nod to one of the most famous AMG products of all, the ‘Hammer’ – a 6.0-litre V8 version of the smaller W124 coupe.

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That’s about all the info RennTech’s released on the Sledgehammer for now, besides the fact that not many people will get to experience it – the tuner says it’ll build a limited run of just 12 cars. The first will arrive in 2027, by which point we should have some more concrete info on the car.

Finding affordable gas in the "Windy City" is a bit like finding a seat on the 'L' during rush hour—possible, but you have to know where to look. While the West Coast continues to grapple with supply chain ripple effects and high state taxes, and Texas enjoys almost the opposite, Chicago's pricing often sits somewhere in the middle, reflecting its status as a major Midwestern hub.

With more drivers holding onto their internal-combustion and hybrid vehicles, gas prices remain a top concern for the average Chicagoan. We've synthesized real-time market data and local reporting to bring you the five spots in Chicago where your dollar stretches just a little further. (And only within Chicago - the suburbs are usually quite a bit cheaper!)

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• Address: 2601 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
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This SNK is near Douglas Park and the Mt. Sinai Hospital complex. With Chicago's citywide average gas price for regular fuel hovering around $3.12 per gallon as of early February 2026, this station consistently sits at the lower end of the urban price spectrum.

• Address: 1600 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
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Located in the heart of Little Italy, this CITGO station is just blocks from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) campus and the Illinois Medical District. This station often offers low prices, a boon for students and commuters, and frequently undercuts higher gas prices farther east in the Loop.

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• Address: 1160 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60610
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Another CITGO station offering cheap gas - spotting the trend, yet? This station is near Seward Park and a short walk from the luxury shopping of the Magnificent Mile and the nightlife of Old Town. Finding sub-average prices this close to the Near North Side is a rarity, as prices typically spike the closer you get to the lakefront.

• Address: 2545 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
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Situated in the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood, an area known for its incredible street art, the National Museum of Mexican Art, and authentic local eateries, you’ll be happy to find cheap gas here, too. This station routinely beats out the nearby BP stations by a significant margin, making it the go-to for Pilsen residents and those visiting the area for the day.

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• Address: 2000 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60612
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Just a few blocks south of the United Center (where the Bulls and Blackhawks hold court and ice) and the trendy restaurants of the West Loop, this CITGO offers low prices that feel standard for CITGO stations in the area. While it competes with the nearby Costco, for non-members, this station offers some of the best open-to-the-public rates in the West Loop area, and really all of Chicago.

Disclaimer: All prices cited in this article are based on publicly available user-generated feedback. Gas stations do not provide daily reports on gas prices, and prices can change at any time. Autoblog is not responsible for the accuracy of pricing listed with user-generated reporting.

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Traditionally, in Porsche circles, the trio of front-engined, four-cylinder transaxle coupes made by the company from the ’70s to the ’90s – the 924, 944 and 968 – have been among the least desirable Stuttgart sports cars among collectors. It’s why, even today, they remain relative bargains compared to other sports cars of their era.

That’s slowly changing, though, amid the seemingly unstoppable collector interest in all things Porsche as well as a general growing appreciation of cars from the ’80s and ’90s. That might all be about to culminate in this 993 968 Turbo S, which is going under the hammer at Gooding & Co’s Amelia Island auction on March 5 and 6 and which, per the auction house’s estimate, could sell for as much as $1.2 million.

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Clearly, this isn’t a run-of-the-mill version of the 968. That short-lived model, launched in 1991 as the third and final evolution of the four-pot transaxle platform, spawned a couple of noteworthy special editions, one of which was the Turbo S.

Launched in 1993 as a homologation special for the Turbo RS racing version, the roadgoing Turbo S started with the standard car’s massive 3.0-liter four-cylinder, to which Porsche added a turbocharger to boost output from 237 to 305 HP. Other upgrades included a close-ratio six-speed manual, limited-slip diff, lowered and firmed up suspension and a set of brakes borrowed from the contemporary 911 Turbo 3.6.

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The Turbo S was treated to a series of visual and aero updates too, including a bigger front splitter, adjustable rear spoiler, NACA ducts cut into the bonnet and a set of delectable lightweight Speedline rims.

Market conditions were always tough for the 968, though, and it was no different for the Turbo S. Porsche intended to build 100, but it ended up being far rarer – just 14, including a prototype, were produced before the plug was pulled on the project. Ironically, this initial market struggle and subsequent rarity has made the 968 Turbo S one of the most coveted transaxle Porsches of all.

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That means it’s always an event when one comes up for sale. This particular example, finished in PTS Zermatt Silver over black leather and corduroy seats, was ordered new by Czech tennis star Helena Suková, a multiple Grand Slam winner and two-time Olympic silver medallist.

Service documents suggest that Suková kept the car in Monaco until 2014, after which it made its way to Germany, and then, around 2021, to the US, where it was sold again in 2024. Its four previous owners have only covered an indicated 18,872 miles.

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There are past instances of the 968 Turbo S changing hands for seriously big money – one sold in 2021 for $792,000 – but with an estimate of between $900,000 and $1.2 million tagged onto this one, it could shatter records for front-engined Porsches, potentially becoming the first to publicly sell for seven figures.

Whether this kind of upward momentum for non-911 Porsches will continue is anyone’s guess, but for now, we’ll be watching this sale closely next month.

Dubai may be situated in the middle of the desert, but it has, over the years, quickly become a place of extreme opulence. It is one of the very few places on earth where wealth and status are flaunted and celebrated by all.

It has also become a natural playground for the wealthy elite who love speed. Super car sightings in Dubai are commonplace and part of everyday life. So it's no small surprise that even the local police get in on the lifestyle by employing some exotic machines as patrol cars.

The latest cop car to join Dubai's fleet is the Lamborghini Revuelto – and not a standard model, but one touched by the infamous German tuner, Mansory.

Just last year, we reported on Dubai's police fleet getting its hands on a kitted-out Ferrari Purosangue. Not yet satisfied with that, they added another performance model to their already expensive fleet: a Mansory-built Lamborghini Revuelto. It features a very limited collection, highlighted by a Ferrari, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG.

To give more context, Mansory is the primary collaborator in making Dubai's fast fleet stand out from run-of-the-mill supercars. We all know how outlandish Mansory's builds are, and the Revuelto is no exception. Based on the photos, it appears that a heavy use of carbon fiber elements has been added to the exterior, along with the now-iconic Dubai Police livery.

Performance-wise, the Revuelto remains the same, still powered by Lamborghini's first electrified V12 combo. It has 1,001 hp with a 0-60 mph time of just 2.5 seconds and can shove its way to a top speed of 217 mph. The Mansory-built fleet first made a public splash during the 1000 Milie Miglia UAE event held last November.

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It should be noted that while Dubai is known for its unique'police fleet, the Mansory-built models aren't intended for daily heavy lifting; they are primarily used as showcases in high-population areas, adding spectacle to the already theatrical town. However, if the need arises, these serve an official purpose, and we can only imagine how effective they are when time and speed are critical.

Over the years, the police force has already amassed quite an exotic collection. Some of the more notable cars include the Mercedes-AMG SL55, Mercedes-Benz EQS 580, TeslaCybertruck, Lotus Eletre, Bugatti Veyron, Porsche 918, and a super rare Aston Martin One-77. In a place like this, and a fruitful partnership with Mansory, it's probably safe to assume that more cars are on the way.

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One of the cheapest electric vehicles sold in the U.S. has become up to $10,000 cheaper, which accounts for a massive 20% discount. We’re talking about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV, the compact electric SUV that is already one of America’s cheapest EVs, alongside the 2027 Chevy Bolt and the 2026 Nissan Leaf.

As part of GM’s push to boost EV sales after the demise of the EV federal tax credit at the end of Q3 2025, the Equinox EV lineup gets discounts of up to $10,000 this month, with the highest price cut being applicable to the range-topping Equinox EV RS trim. Mind you, the LT1 and LT2 lower trims get significant discounts as well—$6,500 and $8,000, respectively.

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As a result, the base Equinox LT1 trim now has a starting MSRP of $30,295 in FWD guise or $35,595 in AWD guise (both including $1,800 destination freight charge), after the $6,500 customer cash discount is applied. That makes the Equinox LT1 FWD almost as cheap as the new 2027 Chevy Bolt LT, which starts at $28,995 (including $1,395 destination).

At this price, getting a Equinox LT1 FWD over the Bolt LT is a no-brainer, as the former offers significantly more range—319 miles vs. 262 miles—more interior space, and better standard equipment.

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The discounts also increase the appeal of the 2026 Equinox EV LT2 mid-level trim, which is now available with a starting MRSP of $35,595 in FWD guise and $38,895 in AWD guise after the $8,000 customer cash discount is deducted.

Compared to the base LT1 trim, LT2 adds comfort, convenience, and safety upgrades. Those include the four-camera HD Surround Vision system that offers a 360-degree view of the vehicle's surroundings, wireless charging, power liftgate, and heated front seats/steering wheel, among other goodies. The LT2 also features higher-quality interior materials and exterior styling enhancements.

As for the top-dog 2026 Equinox EV RS trim, Chevy offers $8,750 off as customer cash discount, but shoppers can qualify for an additional $1,250 in conquest cash, according to Electrek. To take advantage of the additional cash discount that brings the grand total to $10,000 off, customers must own a 2012 model year or newer non-GM vehicle or lease a 2021MY or newer non-GM vehicle.

Assuming they qualify for both cash bonuses, buyers can land a 2026 Equinox EV RS FWD model for just $35,895 (including $1,800 destination freight charge). Or, should they prefer the dual-motor AWD variant, that one will set them back $39,195.

Now, as with all special offers, there are some caveats. For starters, buyers must take new retail delivery of the vehicle by March 2, 2026 to get the discounts. Furthermore, as its name suggests, the customer cash discount only applies to cash purchases, not lease or special financing deals. Finally, while the 2026 Equinox EV online configurator factors in the customer cash discounts, the conquest cash bonus is not, so if you qualify for one, make sure to contact your nearest Chevy dealer.