https://carbandchrome.com/2026-08-18https://carbandchrome.com/share-home.svg https://carbandchrome.com/news/chevrolet-tracker-rs-esportividade/2026-08-18https://carbandchrome.com/share-chevrolet-tracker-rs-esportividade.svgChevrolet Tracker RS: Esportividade Limitada ao VisualO Chevrolet Tracker RS é uma versão esportiva do SUV compacto da Chevrolet, lançada em abril de 2023 no Brasil. Embora tenha um visual esportivo, a configuração RS não conta com preparação especial... https://carbandchrome.com/news/tesla-prepares-launch-cybercab/2026-08-18https://carbandchrome.com/share-tesla-prepares-launch-cybercab.svgTesla Prepares to Launch Cybercab in the USTesla is set to launch its Cybercab service in the US, with the first passengers being employees of the company. (Source: Noticias Automotivas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/mercedes-benz-enters-electric/2026-08-18https://carbandchrome.com/share-mercedes-benz-enters-electric.svgMercedes-Benz Enters the Electric Era with its Classic Chassis OFThe German automaker is preparing to launch an electric version of its popular OF chassis, which will be available in Brazil in 2027. (Source: Noticias Automotivas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/chevrolet-onix-retakes-year/2026-08-18https://carbandchrome.com/share-chevrolet-onix-retakes-year.svgChevrolet Onix Retakes 20-Year-Old Proposal with New Ethanol-Only VariantsThe Chevrolet Onix Eco, a 100% ethanol-powered variant, has been well-received in the market, prompting General Motors to consider increasing its production and offering more ethanol-only variants. https://carbandchrome.com/news/leapmotor-v2l-adapter-brings/2026-08-17https://carbandchrome.com/share-leapmotor-v2l-adapter-brings.svgLeapmotor's V2L Adapter Brings Portable Power to VehiclesThe Leapmotor's V2L adapter allows vehicles to function as portable power sources, enabling users to charge devices and appliances on the go. (Source: Noticias Automotivas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/land-rover-unveils-limited/2026-08-17https://carbandchrome.com/share-land-rover-unveils-limited.svgLand Rover Unveils Limited-Edition Defender Dakar for Public RoadsThe Defender Dakar is a production version of the Land Rover's Dakar-winning D7X-R, with a powerful V8 engine and off-road capabilities. (Source: Noticias Automotivas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/porsche-creates-unique-flachbau/2026-08-17https://carbandchrome.com/share-porsche-creates-unique-flachbau.svgPorsche Creates Unique 911 Flachbau RS with 710 cv and Patented Rear WingPorsche's Sonderwunsch division has created a one-of-a-kind 911 Flachbau RS with a powerful engine and a patented rear wing. (Source: Noticias Automotivas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/porsche-fest-bring-clients/2026-08-17https://carbandchrome.com/share-porsche-fest-bring-clients.svgPorsche Fest to Bring Clients and Fans to Interlagos for Racing, Classics, and Shows in NovemberPorsche is announcing the Porsche Fest and the official opening of ticket sales for the new edition of the largest festival dedicated to the luxury German brand in the country. https://carbandchrome.com/news/leapmotor-b10-ultra-hybrid-08ec47/2026-08-17https://carbandchrome.com/share-leapmotor-b10-ultra-hybrid-08ec47.svgLeapmotor B10 Ultra-Hybrid Confirmed for BrazilLeapmotor expands its Brazilian lineup with the B10 Ultra-Hybrid, a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) set to debut at the 2026 Interlagos Festival. The model retains the all-electric drivetrain... https://carbandchrome.com/news/mclaren-6gt-legacy-reborn-d512ee/2026-08-17https://carbandchrome.com/share-mclaren-6gt-legacy-reborn-d512ee.svgMcLaren 6GT: A Legacy RebornMcLaren revives the 1969 M6GT concept with a modern interpretation, blending historical significance with contemporary engineering. The car pays homage to Bruce McLaren's original vision, featuring a... https://carbandchrome.com/news/jeep-avenger-um-novo-ed2e30/2026-08-17https://carbandchrome.com/share-jeep-avenger-um-novo-ed2e30.svgJeep Avenger: Um Novo Momento para a MarcaA Jeep lança o Avenger, um modelo compacto e tecnológico que chega ao mercado brasileiro com preços competitivos e uma nova estratégia para a marca. (Source: Autoentusiastas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/four-brazilian-disasters-threat-70cbf1/2026-08-17https://carbandchrome.com/share-four-brazilian-disasters-threat-70cbf1.svgFour Brazilian Disasters: A Threat to the Country's Automotive IndustryA recent article by a Brazilian automotive enthusiast highlights four major issues affecting the country's automotive industry: the (Source: Autoentusiastas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/raz-de-padronizar-na-3fe435/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-raz-de-padronizar-na-3fe435.svgA Razão de Padronizar na Indústria AutomobilísticaA padronização de componentes na indústria automobilística é crucial para a eficiência e a interoperabilidade. A Sociedade de Engenheiros Automobilísticos (SAE) desempenhou um papel fundamental na... https://carbandchrome.com/news/nostalgia-bus-journey-through-44663b/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-nostalgia-bus-journey-through-44663b.svgNostalgia on the Bus: A Journey Through TimeA writer's nostalgic account of their bus travels across Brazil, from the 1960s to the present day. (Source: Autoentusiastas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/cadillac-unveils-celestiq-night-011af8/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-cadillac-unveils-celestiq-night-011af8.svgCadillac Unveils Celestiq Night Test at Monterey Car WeekThe Cadillac Celestiq Night Test is a unique, low-key version of the luxury car, featuring a darkened exterior and interior. (Source: Autoentusiastas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/return-analog-supercars-embrace-2b9b67/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-return-analog-supercars-embrace-2b9b67.svgThe Return of Analog: Supercars Embrace Mechanical PurityA shift in the supercar market sees a return to analog driving experiences, with manufacturers prioritizing mechanical simplicity and driver engagement over electrification and hybrid systems. https://carbandchrome.com/news/jeep-commander-blackhawk-um-4d409c/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-jeep-commander-blackhawk-um-4d409c.svgJeep Commander Blackhawk: um SUV de luxo com desempenho e tecnologia avançadaO Jeep Commander Blackhawk é um SUV de luxo que oferece desempenho e tecnologia avançada. Com um motor Hurricane 2.0 Turbo Flex, ele produz 272 cavalos e oferece uma razão para custar alto. Mas é o... https://carbandchrome.com/news/himakajima-lone-traffic-light-98b51a/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-himakajima-lone-traffic-light-98b51a.svgHimakajima’s Lone Traffic Light Serves as a School Training ToolOn the small Japanese island of Himakajima, a single three-colour traffic signal flashes red and yellow for most of the year, only operating fully once annually to teach primary-school children how... https://carbandchrome.com/news/meras-traseiras-falhas-em-aada02/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-meras-traseiras-falhas-em-aada02.svgCâmeras traseiras falhas em carros de Tesla, Ford e ToyotaRecalls e reclamações aumentam nos EUA devido a problemas em sistemas de câmeras traseiras obrigatórios nos veículos novos. (Source: Noticias Automotivas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/tesla-pay-gap-typical-f7145c/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-tesla-pay-gap-typical-f7145c.svgTesla’s Pay Gap: Typical Employee Earns About $57k While Musk’s Package Stands at Over $158 billionA recent AFL-CIO analysis shows the median Tesla worker earns roughly $57,000 a year, creating a pay ratio of more than 2.5 million to one against Elon Musk’s compensation, far exceeding gaps at... https://carbandchrome.com/news/lynk-co-revela-antecipada-a5bdf3/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-lynk-co-revela-antecipada-a5bdf3.svgLynk & Co 02: Revelação Antecipada Custa Caro ao Executivo ResponsávelA apresentação antecipada do novo Lynk & Co 02 durante uma live na fábrica da empresa em Chengdu, China, custou caro ao executivo responsável pela transmissão. (Source: Noticias Automotivas (Brazil)) https://carbandchrome.com/news/hyundai-ioniq-um-novo-953e2c/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-hyundai-ioniq-um-novo-953e2c.svgHyundai IONIQ 3: um novo concorrente no mercado de carros compactos elétricos europeusA Hyundai lança o IONIQ 3, um hatch compacto elétrico desenvolvido especificamente para a Europa, com autonomia de até 496 km e inteligência artificial na cabine. https://carbandchrome.com/news/garmin-navegador-continua-preciso-a2b127/2026-08-16https://carbandchrome.com/share-garmin-navegador-continua-preciso-a2b127.svgGarmin Navegador Continua Preciso Após 15 Anos e Recebe Atualização de MapasUm navegador Garmin comprado há 15 anos continua recebendo mapas atualizados, mostrando que alguns equipamentos automotivos digitais podem durar muito além do esperado. https://carbandchrome.com/marques/2026-08-18 https://carbandchrome.com/restoration/2026-08-17 https://carbandchrome.com/about/ https://carbandchrome.com/sources-and-methods/ https://carbandchrome.com/corrections/