That Car blog (Page 16)

Inside the Army’s autonomous Ford F-250 drone defence test

On 18 August, the U.S. Army tested a semi-autonomous Ford F-250 carrying Forterra’s driving system and an Edda counter-drone turret. The pickup came from Ford; the autonomous fighting system did not.

· 10 min

Fördjupning 27 aug · 18:05

Dodge GLH targets sub-$39,000 performance

Dodge’s proposed GLH promises more than 300 horsepower and a target price below $39,000. The attractive pitch remains preliminary, with production timing and independent measurements still unsettled.

· 3 min

Fördjupning 27 aug · 17:07

China recalls 4.3 million cars over hidden door releases

China’s recall covers about 4.3 million vehicles after authorities identified a risk that emergency door releases could be difficult to find or operate when electrical power fails after a severe collision.

· 3 min

Fördjupning 27 aug · 13:45

Dreame abandons its rocket-boosted electric supercar

Dreame’s electric supercar venture has been abandoned, according to CNA and Reuters. Its extraordinary performance claims were never independently measured, while reporting says the show cars lacked working drivetrains and functional chassis.

· 7 min

Fördjupning 27 aug · 09:45

MAXL ONE promises a lot from two ounces

MAXL ONE asks $70 for a 20-ounce bottle and says two ounces can clean and coat an average-sized car. Its efficiency is tangible on paper; its longevity and Triphene coating mechanism remain manufacturer claims rather than independent measurements.

· 7 min

Fördjupning 26 aug · 17:43

Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canadian autos

Donald Trump says a 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel is due on January 1, 2027. Canada’s counter-tariffs are set to begin on September 8, 2026.

· 3 min

Fördjupning 26 aug · 17:19

Two custom Ram trucks head to one charity auction

A one-off Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT and a 2005 Ram SRT-10 will cross the Barrett-Jackson block as one charity lot in Las Vegas. The planned sale pairs more than 900 horsepower with waived auction fees and two charitable beneficiaries.

· 7 min

Fördjupning 26 aug · 16:47

Toyota recalls 48,280 Tacoma trucks over detachable damper reservoirs

The U.S. recall covers 48,280 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and Tacoma Hybrid pickups whose Bilstein damper reservoirs may detach. Owner letters are scheduled to be mailed from September 21 to October 5, 2026.

· 8 min