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downshift Summarizes stories in concise blurbs with links to sources for full reports. Here’s news worth noting for Thursday, July 16, 2026.
🎓 A driving school (normal driving, not racing) is using VR headsets to better train its instructors, blurring the line between training in the classroom and in the car. (reuters)
🛤️ The footage from the cockpit of a train battling Canada’s wildfires is absolutely horrifying. (ap news)
💰 The Hyundai Ioniq 5N is getting $6,300 cheaper—the 2026 model starts at $61,500. (car and driver)
✓ autocar A prototype of the Range Rover Sport EV has been tested, which is reportedly “coming soon.” (autocar)
👷 road and track Got a chance to test a strange two-seat cargo/commercial version of the Toyota Land Cruiser (road and track)
🦘 Australians share the experiences and impressions of BYD owners as Chinese electric cars grow in popularity, below. (drive.com.au)
🚙 The Infiniti QX80 Red Sport, the brand’s upcoming massive high-performance SUV, is being delayed so that it can be better introduced to take on rivals. Specifically, Mercedes-AMG. (automotive news)
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