January 16, 2026
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Hey there! Managing Editor Jared Solomon here with your morning HotCars recap.

Today we’re talking next-gen power and battlefield tech. Ford is deep into building an all-new engine as part of a full-scale technology push toward 2026. Meanwhile, the U.S. Army has unveiled the M1E3 Abrams, proving even modern warfare is going diesel-hybrid. More auto stories ahead, so let’s dive in.