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Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay Land in One More Car, Albeit With a $3K Price Hike
The benefits of wireless Android Auto and CarPlay over their wired siblings are obvious, as drivers can ditch cables and connect their phones to vehicle infotainment systems automatically when they start the engines. (continue reading...)
Peugeot e-208 review
The e-208 was once top of the small EV class. Can the facelift help it beat the Chinese competition? Anyone who has been to mainland Europe in the past few years will have seen a 208. They’re everywhere. Officially the best-selling car in Europe last year, in fact. This new Peugeot e-208 ...
Rare 1969 1/2 Dodge Super Bee A12 Roars Back to Life After 35 Years
Introduced for the 1968 model year, the Dodge Super Bee joined the muscle car market as a more affordable alternative to the Charger. It was launched alongside the Plymouth Road Runner, a stripped-down version of the GTX. The Road Runner was notably more popular than its Dodge s... (continue ...
Virtually Refreshed Infiniti QX55 Coupe-SUV Gets Inspired by the Monolithic QX80
When the Nissan Group reported its first-quarter US sales, it turned out that it fared a lot better than its Alliance partner Mitsubishi – which only saw 28k deliveries during the first three months of 2024! Toyota, with 565,098 vehicles (+20.3%), is currently i... (continue reading...)
High-End Classic Superyacht Gets Snatched off the Market for Pocket Change
"King K" is an appropriate name for this majestic motor yacht with a royal allure. Custom-built for an American millionaire more than four decades ago, this pedigree beast is worth much more than what its new owner bargained for. A brand-new superyacht in the same size category as King K would ...
Nissan Patrol Gains Fresh Features for the New Model Year
Nissan has brought the Patrol into the 2024 model year. The legendary 4x4 boasts several improvements all around and is now on sale in Australia. Mind you, the upgrades aren't game-changing, but they do make life onboard more pleasant. The addition of a cool box in the front row center console ...
Dealer Sells Low-Mileage Bugatti Chiron for Under MSRP, Are Hypercars Getting Cheaper Too?
What we have here is a low-mileage Bugatti Chiron of the beautiful variety. Not that they’re not all absolutely gorgeous, but this one happens to feature an amazing spec. Sadly, it’s no longer for sale because somebody just “stole” it for roughly half a million dollars under MSRP. ...
Reimagined Ford Taurus Graces Imagination Land In Search of Malibu, Camry, Accord Trouble
During the first quarter of the year, automotive sales in America didn't change all that much from last year or the same quarter of 2023 – Ford's F-Series was still on top, followed by another pickup truck series and three compact crossover SUVs to round up the Top 5. ... (continue reading...)
Toyota Dusting Off the Yaris GRMN Moniker, 2025 Model Will Be Something Else Entirely
No one who has ever driven the GR Yaris has said it needs to become more extreme. However, Toyota thinks there is room for improvement, so it is preparing to launch the even hotter GRMN. Spied doing a few rounds at the Nurburgring with the company's chairman, Akio Toyoda, behind the wheel and ...
He Bought Michael B. Jordan's Crashed Ferrari, Now He Understands Why Nobody Wanted It
Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan crashed his Ferrari 812 Superfast on a night in Hollywood. He was reportedly street-racing another Ferrari, a red 488, when he lost control of his car. His Ferrari started fish-tailing and slammed sideways into a Kia parked on the side of the road. It was ...
'72 Chevy El Camino Wants To Lure You Into Classic Car Ownership
Several automakers have tried conquering the low-slung pickup class over the decades, yet perhaps the best-known model is the Chevrolet El Camino. A true motoring icon, it first came out at the end of the 1950s, mixing a traditional coupe with an open bed behind the cockpit. Chevrolet kept ...
Spectacular Rosalind Tiny House Boasts Two Standing-Height Bedrooms, Two Full Bathrooms
The main idea behind downsizing is that it affords a better, more intentional, and less stressful life. By downsizing your living footprint, you declutter and learn to appreciate experiences as superior to material possessions. In theory, downsizing means choosing yourself over meaningless ...
Aston Martin DBX707 Recalled Over Oil Cooler Hose That May Burst
Today's most powerful V8-engined Aston Martin has been hit with a safety recall. As it happens, certain models produced for 2023 and 2024 feature oil cooler hoses that may burst due to a manufacturing issue. As per documents filed by the Gaydon-based automaker with the federal watchdog, the ...
Taxa Outdoors Unveils Limited-Edition 'Dark Sky Mantis' Inspired by the Solar Eclipse
The total solar eclipse of April 8 had millions of folks across the US staring at the sky, hoping to catch a glimpse of the rare phenomenon. In honor of the event, vehicle manufacturer Taxa Outdoors has unveiled a limited edition of their iconic Mantis travel trailer, the most popular and most ...
2024 Ford Bronco Raptor Goes Partially Black With New Appearance Package
Ford took another look at the Bronco Raptor and decided it needed a few more black accents. Thus, they have come up with the aptly named Black Appearance Package, which adds a few dark touches to several exterior components. Unveiled during the April 8 solar eclipse in front of 150 Bronco ...
All-New 2024 Opel Frontera Is Smaller Yet Spacious, Fun But Also Available as an EV
Japanese automaker Isuzu produced the funny-named MU mid-size SUV between 1989 and 2004. Luckily, few got to make any cow-related jokes about it because it was also called Isuzu Ascender, Chevrolet Captiva, or Opel and Vauxhall Frontera. The classic-looking SUV was produced a... (continue ...
Reinvented Volkswagen Golf goes on sale at £27,035
The new Golf features redesigned, angular LED headlights and teledial alloy wheels for the GTI Rebooted Golf brings new interior, design overhaul, long-range hybrids - and ChatGPT Pricing and specification details for the updated Volkswagen Golf have been revealed, as the stalwart ...
The Apple Car Could Have Become As Big as the iPad and Mac Combined
The Apple Car is dead, with the Cupertino-based tech giant abandoning the project after ten years of hard work and $10 billion invested in several ideas that failed to lead to something worth mass producing. (continue reading...)
U.S. Marine Corps Spending $2.7B on New Armored Transport Vehicles That Can Drive in Water
Amphibious vehicles are, thanks to their ability to work both on land and on water, a special breed of machines, but they tend to become even more so at the hands of the military. And the U.S. Marine Corps seems determined to show us all how good it is at operating large fleets of them. The ...
How Does the World's Tallest Man Drive in Winter? The Answer Might Surprise You
Sultan Kosen is a Turkish farmer who holds multiple world records certified by the Guinness Book of World Records since 2009. One of them is that of the world's tallest man, a feat that comes with certain advantages and many downsides in terms of living a regular life. One of these downsides ...
Mercedes-Benz Will Grace Auto China 2024 With Its G-Class EV and AMG GT 63 S E Performance
Auto China 2024 - also known as the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, will be held between April 25 and May 4, 2024, at New China International Exhibition Centre. A lot of big automakers are trying to reassert their focus on China with new products and localized developments – and ...
This 2024 Peterbilt 567 Is the World's Most Expensive Dump Truck, Costs McLaren 750S Money
Well, this is a bit of a strange one, isn’t it? I wouldn’t go as far as to call this a luxury dump truck, but the term ‘premium’ wouldn’t necessarily be an understatement. This Peterbilt 567 boasts an amazing spec for something that’s meant to carry out its existence by literally ...
Rimac to supply batteries for next generation of electric BMWs
Rimac will supply batteries for BMW's Neue Klasse EVs Rimac announces its "largest and most ambitious" partnership yet: powering BMW's Neue Klasse EVs Rimac will provide batteries for the next generation of BMW's electric cars, it has been confirmed. The Croatian ...
Next-Generation Apple Maps Could Look for Routes Automatically, Offer Personalized UI
We've known for a while that Apple wants to turn Apple Maps into a more advanced mapping platform, and while I don't think the company can reach the app's full potential without an Android version, it's no secret that the product progresses substantially. The detailed city experience is a major ...
Why Nissan is proud to sponsor Autocar Great Women
Find out why the Japanese manufacturer is backing up its British investment in manufacturing by championing greater diversity in the automotive industry Since the dawn of the car, women have played a crucial – but often unsung – role in the automotive industry. And even today, more than ...
First-Ever Mazda CX-80 Due Next Week, It'll Be a Forbidden Fruit in North America
Mazda continues its lineup expansion with an entirely new model: the CX-80. The crossover is due next week, as the Japanese automaker has just announced, and, unfortunately, it won't apply for a U.S. visa. Instead, it will only be available to customers in Europe, in Australia, and in some ...
Viper Red 2024 Peterbilt 579 UltraLoft Flashes Twin Beds and Mini Kitchen, Why Get an RV?
The 579 series is Peterbilt’s most technologically advanced and fuel-efficient semi-truck ever. Their words, not ours. It was developed following direct input from drivers, techs and maintenance managers, specializing not just in sleepers and day cabs, but also various vocational ...
Alfa Romeo Milano: firm's smallest model gets hot 237bhp EV
The Milano is Alfa Romeo's third SUV and its first series-production electric car Alfa reveals urban SUV as Giulietta successor with choice of mild-hybrid petrol or electric power Alfa Romeo has revealed the Milano as its third SUV and its first series-production electric ...
Lamborghini's Forthcoming Huracan Replacement Spied Up Close, Might Be Called Temerario
2024 is the final year of the Huracan, which rolled out in 2014 as the replacement for the commercially successful Gallardo. As opposed to 14,022 units produced over the span of 10 years, the Huracan clocked over 25,000 sales through January 2024. The limited-run Huracan STJ bids farewell ...
Ferrari H2 Berlinetta Is the 812 Superfast Successor That Burns Hydrogen and Lives in CGI
Old man Ferrari was sneering at anyone who had ideas of their own that didn’t pledge unconditional allegiance to the creed of the Prancing Horse. Aerodynamics was among those superstitions that Enzo mocked at first until he realized his engine-building abilities impressed anyone but physics. ...
Aston Martin to keep combustion cars on sale well into 2030s
The DB12 will be far from Aston Martin's final combustion car Company chairman Lawrence Stroll says Aston customers want "sounds and smells" from their sports cars There will “always be demand” for combustion-engined cars, according to Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll, ...
Aston Martin Recalls DBX for Loose Battery Fuse Box Cables, 2021 to 2024 Models Affected
The DBX has been hit with its third safety recall in the span of a week. It all started with potentially loose front propeller shaft fasteners, then Aston Martin issued a campaign for oil cooler hoses that may burst due to a change in the hose winding process. The third recall – and the ...
SpaceX Starlink Provides Such Cool Internet It Will Soon Power a Space Station
Say what you will about the man, but the companies Elon Musk is heading have revolutionized their fields several times over. They've accelerated the adoption of electric cars, they have made reusable space rockets a reality of our time, and completely changed the way people have access to the ...
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
Porsche's long-awaited 1000-horsepower performance EV is a serious GT department effort This was nothing if not predictable. Porsche’s cars tend to get faster and more powerful as they get older, one rarefied, GT-badged version at a time. The very idea of a near-1100bhp Porsche Taycan, if it ...
2024 Morgan Plus Four Gets Upgraded With Subtle Design Tweaks, 21st Century Features
While over in the United States, Toyota was busy showing its rivals how a proper mid-size off-road SUV is done with respect for its 4x4 heritage and tradition - in the form of the 2025 sixth generation 4Runner, over in the UK, another historic model, which is even older, also got treated to a ...
Android Auto for Beginners: 5 Big Questions Answered
Android Auto is already available in approximately 200 million vehicles on the road, with the adoption numbers increasing as new models launch with built-in support. Google has also become more committed to improving Android Auto, mainly because it's an essential part of its automotive ...
Someone Put Alcantara Inside the Tesla Cybertruck, Does It Look Like a Luxury EV Now?
The owner of a Tesla Cybertruck had had enough of the white-and-black plastic inside the pickup truck. So they went for Alcantara. Here is the first Cybertruck with the feature. Tesla will be offering it, too. Surfaces in black and white, with the light shade covering the door panels and the ...
1964 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible Survivor Is No GTO but Still Wants a New Owner
What’s 1964 best remembered for in Detroit? Incidentally, all three from the Big Triad were up to something for that model year. ChryCo put out the second generation of the hemispherical-heads V8, the race HEMI. Unrelated to that, it made claims on a new auto segment when it launched the ...
The V10 Goes Down With a Bang! The Huracan STJ Is the Last V10-Powered Lamborghini
Lamborghini is saying goodbye to the legendary V10 engine with a limited edition of the Huracan. The all-new Huracan STJ will only be available to select customers. The model breaks cover just two months after the news of Lamborghini trademarking the "STJ" designation came out. The Italian ...
IED Students and Pagani Automobili Collaborate to Celebrate 25 Years of Zonda With Alisea
Pagani and the Istituto Europeo di Design present Alisea, a hypercar concept made in collaboration and acting as a thesis project for IED's master class - the 24 students of the Master Course in Transportation Design at IED Torino. Let's be honest first. This is a ... (continue reading...)
Starcraft's 2024 GSL Fifth-Wheels Are Big Enough for Extended Families to Frolic for Days
Some travel trailers are just built differently. Well, this seems to be the case with Starcraft's 2024 GCL fifth wheel, a mid-size travel trailer with the gusto to handle the lifestyle needs of up to eight people. Ladies and gents and lovers of the greater outdoors, it's not every day that ...
The Fiido T2 Cargo eBike Brings Ultra-Long Range, Powerful Motor and Multi-Functionality
The argument that a bicycle can replace a car in certain scenarios is as old as the issue of congestion in cities and, until recently, not exactly unfavorable to two-wheelers. Say what you will about the advantages of riding a bike in the city, but a bike will never substitute a daily driver. ...
Owner Wouldn't Sell This 2024 Chevy Camaro ZL1 'Collector Edition' for $125,000, Bad Move?
What is the real value of a limited-edition flagship-spec 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1? After all, this is a fine automobile. A heavy hitter from all standpoints. It’s mean-looking, it packs a serious punch, and it’s reasonably rare, since we’re strictly speaking ‘Collector Edition’ ...
BMW M4 Goes Boom on the Dyno, Chaos Ensues
Chaos ensued when the BMW M4 exploded on the dyno. Pieces of the car flew everywhere around. The team left the drama aside and started the race against time. They had only 48 hours left before the BMW was supposed to hit the drag strip, so they really didn't have time to whine about it. The ...
Chevy Starts Teasing 2025 Corvette ZR1, Dubs It "Unthinkable"
The all-new ZR1 is due summer 2024, and this ain't no drill! Chevrolet finally started teasing the first-ever Corvette with 800-plus horsepower, as well as the first ZR1 with turbos rather than a blower. Before going any further, do remember that a twin-turbo Corvette was introduced back ...
Forgotten 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Hides a Mysterious Engine Under the Hood
The Bel Air was the model bringing home the bacon in the late '50s for Chevrolet, but the model year 1958 represented a turning point in the company's full-size lineup. The GM brand launched the Impala, a new full-size car first presented in 1956 and initially released as a Bel Air version. The ...
Ford Cuts F-150 Lightning Prices by up to $5,500 for Select Trims in Bid To Bolster Sales
Many mocked Tesla for its deep price cuts in January 2023, but the market proved that Tesla's decision was the right move. Ford learned that cutting prices helps with EV sales and is willing to try more of this medicine. The 2024 F-150 Lightning will get a sizeable price cut, up to $5,500 ...
Bentley Bentayga Shows Its Dark Side, Stretching Black Wings for the First Time
The time has come for the Bentley Bentayga to go black. Tagged as the S Black Edition, the luxury SUV receives the black-tinted wings. It is a first in the automaker's 105-year history. Bentley claims that the Bentayga S Black Edition is the most visually striking SUV to date. It comes with ...
Mercedes-Benz EQS gains new face and 511-mile range
The electric saloon has gained an extra 51 miles of range and a new front-end design Mammoth 118kWh battery adds 51 miles to restyled and upgraded electric saloon The Mercedes-Benz EQS electric saloon has gained an extra 51 miles of range and a new front-end design echoing the ...
Upway Strikes Collab With Artists for Six Limited Edition E-Bikes To Honor Earth Month
E-bikes are big business, and not just for those designing and building them (manufacturers). One brand, Upway, has made a killing out of taking used and electrified two-wheelers, inspecting and fixing them up, and then putting them back on the market for EV-hungry newcomers and veterans alike. ...
1965 Iris Mist Pontiac Grand Prix Emerges With Rare Interior Color, Original 389
The second-generation Grand Prix started strong, with sales getting close to 58,000 units in 1965. The yearly shipments dropped to 36,757 in 1966 before improving slightly to 42,981 units a year later. Eventually, Grand Prix sales fell to 31K units in 1968, the last year of this generation. ...
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 83)
This week the lads come to you from Bicester Heritage... The lads are at Bicester Heritage, where Steve has a corner named after him (seriously), talking April Fools' and more Episode 83 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Steve Cropley and Matt ...
2025 Toyota 4Runner Leaked: Tacoma-Based SUV Goes Turbo I4, Hybrid Setup Develops 326 HP
Prior to the public unveiling at 7:15 pm Pacific Daylight Time, the peeps at Forbes published – then immediately took down – their story on the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Big ouchie, but it is what it is. Everyone and their dog expected Tacoma styling cues for the body-on-frame sport utility ...
2025 Toyota 4Runner: These Might Be the SUV's Coolest Facts, Figures, and Features
The all-new, TNGA-F-based sixth generation 4Runner sure feels already like a match made in off-road SUV heaven between the N400 Tacoma's freshness and the N280's tough 4Runner persona, right? If we also count the 1981 to 1983 Toyota Trekker predecessor, the compact... (continue reading...)
Enhanced 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Undercuts Model Y, Adds Flagship $59,995 Rally Version
The Blue Oval company knows who they're fighting. So, it naturally takes quite a few jabs at the best-selling Tesla Model Y crossover but also at a Porsche – the Macan Electric. Donna Dickson, the Chief Engineer of the Mustang Mach-E SUV, promises the brand listened to its customers and ...
2024 Alfa Romeo Milano Debuts With Polarizing Styling Cues, Elettrica Veloce Makes 237 HP
Remember the MiTo subcompact hatchback? Based on the GM Fiat Small platform, the supermini was discontinued in 2018 with no successor in sight. Six years later, Stellantis-owned Alfa Romeo has finally launched a replacement in the form of the Milano. Despite being Alfa Romeo's first electric ...
Alpine to run hydrogen-combustion supercar at Spa next month
Preview hints that Alpenglow track car will have more realistic design than concept Alpenglow prototype aims to prove that hydrogen-fuelled engines can "enhance driving pleasure" tenfold Alpine's radical Alpenglow concept will hit the track for the first time next month, using ...
Elon Musk Hints at More Affordable FSD Subscriptions, but What's the Right Price?
The Tesla Full Self-Driving pricing is again a hot topic after Elon Musk appeared to agree that a more affordable subscription would be beneficial. The FSD pricing has often been criticized, especially as the software is still in development, and many people who paid for it could never benefit. ...
Electron 5 Is Taking Regional Aviation by Storm With a 466-Mile Electric Range
A new all-electric aircraft is getting ready to conquer the world with a mix of top performance and luxurious comfort. It comes from the Netherlands. It's named Electron 5, and it has already grabbed the attention of two innovative aviation operators. Hopscotch Air, an air taxi operator known ...
INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster Pickup Truck Arrives in America Ready To Break the Bank
INEOS shows a lot of courage. The automaker sends its Quartermaster straight to the land of pickup trucks, the United States. Its truck starts at almost $87,000 before taxes. The model will be subject to a 25 percent US tariff, the so-called Chicken Tax. The British carmaker has just launched ...
Waze Teases the Biggest Feature Update in Years
They say Waze has no future because it'll eventually be integrated into Google Maps, and yet, the app keeps getting new features regularly. Moreover, all these updates sometimes make Waze even better than Google Maps, especially from a traffic information and ETA perspective. (continue reading...)
Hennessey Supercharged C8 Corvette Stingray Convertible Lays Down 572 Wheel Horsepower
Compatible with the 2020 through 2024 model year Chevrolet Corvette Stingray in either hardtop convertible or coupe form, the Hennessey H700 package gifts the mid-engined sports car's 6.2L small block with a high-flow centrifugal blower. Instead of the stock 490/495 horsepower and 465/470 ...
Dreamy G90 BMW M5 Touring Looks Even Better in CGI Than Its Business Saloon Counterpart
The Bavarian automaker recently signed a battery supply deal with Rimac, but that's not the electrifying news M GmbH fans were looking for. Instead, they can't wait to get their hands on the latest products like the M5 saloon and Touring, right? Yep, more than right – especially if they are ...
Polaris Side-by-Side Made Specifically for Texas Is More Expensive Than a New Camaro
Statistics show that the side-by-side industry is worth a lot of money, especially in the U.S. The numbers provided by Market Trends & Insights Mastery, say that on a global level no less than $14 billion worth of such vehicles have been sold in 2022, and prospects are the market will reach ...
Elon Musk Poised To Announce New Gigafactory During His Visit to India Later This Month
After long negotiations, rumors indicate that an official announcement about a Tesla gigafactory in India will be made by the end of April. Musk confirmed he'll travel to India and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Tesla's Q1 earnings week. Tesla and India have a long history of courting ...
Got an SUV or Van and Want To Live Off-Grid? VanLab Makes It Happen for As Low as $2,800
The beauty of living out in the wild is one of those lifestyle changes that almost everyone wants to achieve, but very few have the right finances to do so. Well, one team is making a business out of transforming your existing vehicle into a camping-ready machine. Folks, if the name VanLab ...
Ford Slashes the Price of the F-150 Lightning, This Is How Much It Costs Right Now
The Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck has now become more affordable. The automaker slashed as much as 7.5 percent of the price of the electric pickup truck. FoMoCo will resume deliveries. They had to take a break due to an undisclosed quality fault. Those who were considering driving ...
Ford Mustang RTR Drift Car Catches on Fire in Long Beach
This year marks my fourth anniversary of surviving a nasty crash while riding a 300 cc race bike on track. Using a slightly larger helmet could have cost me my life, but I was lucky enough to live and tell the story. If this wasn't obvious to you, (continue reading...)
Google Maps Error Sends People Seeking a Doctor to a School
As the world's number one mobile navigation app, Google Maps is currently running in millions of vehicles on the road, with drivers relying on its data to find addresses on unfamiliar routes. Unfortunately, the smallest error in Google Maps' data could point drivers to a different address ...
Guy Buys Himself Two Pininfarina Battistas, Styles One to Be the Twin of the Other
There are carmakers in this world that are constantly in the news, and then there is Pininfarina. The Italians are so special that they rarely make the headlines, but when they do they come packing a mighty punch. After all, not everyone can brag about being the maker of the most powerful ...
Man Paid $716K for a Ford GT, Crashed It Weeks Later, Finds Out It Had Been Crashed Before
He paid a fortune for an ultra-rare 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition, crashed it weeks after the purchase, and then found out the car had been crashed before. The seller hid this information from him. The model had reportedly been involved in an accident in Brazil seven years before. It was the ...
Shelby GT500 Drags Challenger Hellcat and Camaro SS, Someone Gets a Nasty Surprise
Ford, Mopar, and GM – these Big Detroit Three automakers were once the epitome of muscle car madness. Now, all that is left is the craziness rather than the muscle car part. Still, we hope for the best, right? Let's face it – if we say S550 Ford Musta... (continue reading...)
Lexus line-up goes hybrid only as LC and RC F retired
Lexus has sold 624 LCs in the UK since it was launched in 2017 Lexus drops its two coupés, meaning it no longer offers a V8 or a sports car Lexus has removed the LC and RC sports cars from sale in the UK, which means it now sells only hybrids and no longer offers a V8. The ...
The 17-foot Rakiura Tiny Home Is Elegance and Ruggedness Combined
At first glance, this might look like a simple, tiny house designed for maximum mobility and basic accommodation. Still, behind the compact frame and modern style of the Rakiura, you’ll discover a rugged spirit born to face even the harshest climate conditions in New Zealand. This ...
Citroen C5 Aircross
The relaxed big Citroën family car turns SUV. A smart move or copycat compromise? Citroën took longer than most of its European-market rivals to jump into the popular family SUV market and came via a wandering, indirect route considering its various experiments with platform-shared Mitsubishi ...
Tesla Launches Model Y Long Range RWD in Europe With 373 Miles of Range
Following European certification, Tesla officially launched the Model Y Long Range RWD as its longest-range variant, with 600 km (373 miles) of range. The new Model Y trim promises the lowest cost per kilometer in the electric SUV segment, at 14.9 kWh per 100 km (240 Wh per mile). Tesla ...
New 2025 Toyota 4Runner Gets a Hypothetical Mild Makeover, How Is It?
Most off-roading enthusiasts are now talking about a new model: the Toyota 4Runner. It has received a new generation featuring modern amenities, and it will compete with the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler starting this fall. In the design department, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner looks like ...
Here's Why You Shouldn't Miss 'Trail Out' on Xbox and PC
Trail Out has an 81% positive rating from players on Steam, with a free demo to boot. The over-the-top reckless racing video game just launched on Xbox consoles for 30 bucks, and you should at least check it out because it's pure insanity. It combines the best gameplay elements from titles like ...
Say Hello to the Tasman, Kia's First C-Segment Pickup Truck
Actually, make that say a first official hello to the Tasman, as Kia has kicked off the teaser campaign and confirmed its name at the same time. The model was named after Tasmania and the Tasman Sea, with the moniker initially proposed by the brand's Australian arm. After some internal ...
"German Bill Gates" Billionaire Is Selling His Famous Superyacht at a $30 Million Discount
Multi-millionaires and billionaires trade up and down their assets according to the market, their needs, and, most importantly, their whims. But you know something is off when a world-famous billionaire is willing to let go of his iconic superyacht at a $30 million price reduction. MY Global, ...
Video: BMW M3 CS Takes On the Nurburgring for an Apex-Feeding Timed Lap
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past 1+ year, you know the range-topping version of the G80 generation BMW M3 is no longer the Competition but the CS. Consider it a four-door alternative to the M4 CSL, albeit one with xDrive all-wheel drive, unlike the CSL's RWD setup. Powering ...
Ultra-Compact Tiny for Two Is Fully Self-Contained and Surprisingly Stylish
Riwaka embodies the essence of tiny living in the form of perfect mobility, a minimal footprint, and independence. One of the smallest models designed by the New Zealand-based Arohanui Tiny Homes, the Riwaka blends self-contained functionality with a lovely, cozy interior. This Kiwi tiny house ...
Humans Are Sending Their First AI in Space, You Have Nothing to Worry About
Artificial intelligence with various degrees of smarts are pretty much in everything these days. From text generators to the systems that power the cameras in your phone, AIs are slowly becoming humanity's most trusted sidekicks. To our knowledge, though, a full-fledged AI has never traveled ...
Ford Is the World's Top-Selling Pickup Truck Maker, Builds One Every 33 Seconds
Ford is the world's best-selling truck manufacturer. CEO Jim Farley confirms it and brags about the company's success on social media, saying that a vehicle rolls off the production line every 33 seconds. Ford builds the trucks in three production centers. The carmaker's CEO posted photos ...
The Redwood Tiny Comes With a Folding Deck and Other Clever Features
Timeless Scandinavian appeal meets vibrant Kiwi ingenuity inside this dual-loft wooden tiny house that can easily become a small family home or a welcoming vacation rental. The Redwood is meant to take the indoor/outdoor flow concept to the next level through a series of smart features that ...
'64 Chevy Impala SS Has a Mafia-Approved Trunk, Going Under the Gavel at No Reserve
Not everyone is willing to spruce up their lives with a classic ride due to the obvious issues that might spark up. However, if you feel like you can no longer live without a nice Chevrolet Impala, look no further than the pictured copy. It is a 1964 model, which places it in the third ...
Which car glass cleaner is best?
Clean glass is about safety as well as pride in the maintenance and appearance of your car, so we’ve been out with the sprays and microfibres to find out which is best There’s a huge variety of glass cleaners on offer, so we’ve tested a broad range from the more affordable options ...
Digitally Revealed 2025 C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Looks Ready For Summer Vibes
During the first quarter of 2024, Chevrolet registered abysmal sales of the defunct (since December 2023 when production ended officially) sixth-generation Camaro. Instead, the C8 Corvette fared so well that it's currently hot on the heels of the second-placed (among the Big Detroit Three) ...
GTA Online: Here's Why You Shouldn't Miss This Week's Update
Rockstar Games graced GTA+ members in the past few months with free games like Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, Liberty City Stories, Chinatown Wars, and the first Red Dead Redemption, which runs at 60 fps on PlayStation 5. Not to mention the monthly $1,500,000 in GTA ...
Outrageous Florida Mansion Has a Titanic Room Complete With Lost 1912 Renault Coupe
What multi-millionaires and billionaires choose to do with their hard-earned money is no one else's business but their own, but some kind of showing of appreciation must go to projects that stand out for creativity. This mansion is one such project inspired, among other things, by the Titanic. ...
Tesla pivot threatens to blow a hole in the investor case
Tesla has long been tipped to be readying a budget-friendly 'Model 2' electric car EV maker last week confirmed plans to build robotaxi; reports claim budget 'Model 2' cancelled to make way The explosive report detailing plans within Tesla to cancel its ‘Model 2’ low-cost ...
Lexus line-up goes electrified only as LC and RC F retired
Lexus's vocal 5.0-litre V8 bows out of the UK along with the LC and RC F Lexus drops its two coupés, meaning it no longer offers a V8 or a sports car Lexus has removed the LC and RC sports cars from sale in the UK, which means it now sells only hybrids and no longer offers ...
Virtually Revived Lincoln Mark X Comes Back to Life as Coupe and Convertible EVs
Now that the EV frenzy is fizzling out and everyone is dropping prices of existing models – including Ford – it seems that Lincoln will switch to advanced technology development instead. However, the imaginative realm of digital car content creators didn't get the memo. (continue reading...)
The Hype Is Back! A Tesla Cybertruck Was Flipped for Double Its MSRP, It's a Record!
We thought the hype was over. There were Tesla Cybertrucks that failed to sell even though their prices were not much higher than their MRSP. But Tesla announced the model is sold out for 2024 and the frenzy is back. One has just sold for $262,500, and it is the first of its kind: a Tesla ...
Report finds WLTP hugely over-estimates car fuel economy
Real-world data from EU-mandated in-car tech has highlighted shortcomings in testing The car industry is facing a possible crisis concerning real-world fuel economy data – which could have wide-ranging repercussions as significant as the fallout from the Dieselgate emissions test cheating ...
Volkswagen T-Cross
Latest update bolsters the strengths of VW’s versatile if slightly strait-laced crossover supermini Independent design houses, I was once told, are sometimes involved in the kind of exterior-design-centric mid-life facelift that the Volkswagen T-Cross has just had. They’re a fresh set ...
1970 Plymouth Road Runner Parked for 44 Years Has Original Paint, Bad News Under the Hood
Introduced in 1968 as a more affordable alternative to the GTX, the Plymouth Road Runner soldiered on through 1980. Plymouth produced three generations until 1976, when the Road Runner became a trim and graphics package for the Volare. Naturally, the muscle car-era versions are now the most ...
Mercedes-AMG primes 1000bhp super-SUV as next bespoke EV
Super-SUV will have unique styling and be unveiled in 2026 All-new BMW XM rival will sit on a purpose-built AMG platform to become a ‘technological pioneer' Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance car division has started engineering a new high-powered flagship SUV based on its own ...
This Space Capsule Will Sent Into the Stratosphere With 9 on Board, Strapped to a Balloon
The new promised land of economic boom that is the commercial space industry manifests itself in many ways. Most of the companies operating in this business are going for rocket-launched (or rocket-powered) spaceships that can take civilians to the edge of space for brief views of the Earth ...
Diesel-Powered '66 Ford Bronco Fails To Sell, Vendor Slashes the Price Significantly
Almost half a year ago, we wrote about a special classic Ford Bronco featuring numerous modifications and a turbodiesel engine under the hood. It used to cost more than the proverbial arm and leg, yet despite the eye-watering asking price, we thought it had found a new home by now. But we were ...
Hey America, Would You Buy the Mitsubishi Pajero If It Came Back With QX80 DNA?
While most other automakers thrived, one particular Asian carmaker barely reached 28k deliveries in America during the first three months of the year. And I think we all know the brand's name – Mitsubishi. This is one of the world's most renowned mass-market manufacturers, by the way, not ...
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Ditches Factory 340 CI V8 for One of Modern Day's Most Epic Engines
The Plymouth Barracuda, also known as the ‘Cuda when it comes to its high-performance specifications, was heavily redesigned when the third-generation car was introduced in 1970. Gone was the original fastback-like styling, with these newer E-Body models (both coupes and convertibles), taking ...
Dodge Challenger Redeye Drags C8 Chevy Corvette, That Comeback Was Pretty Spectacular
Following the sales results of the first quarter of 2024, it turns out that sports cars are still dwindling, but Ford's Mustang rules undefeated across the sector, sanely beating the discontinued Challenger and Camaro. In fact, with 13,707 deliveries during Q1 of 20... (continue reading...)
Billionaire’s Impeccable Floating Palace Sold for Only Two-Thirds of Its Original Worth
One of the most beautiful Feadships in its size category, the fascinating Drizzle became the object of a secretive sale and changed hands for the first time in more than a decade. Whoever says that money can't buy time should think twice. After commissioning a stunning bespoke superyacht in his ...
First Look at the 2025 GMC Yukon, It Will Debut Soon
The 2025 GMC Yukon is inching closer to its debut, and we get to see the front fascia for the first time in a teaser photo that the carmaker has just released. GMC scheduled the official unveiling of the full-size SUV for later this year. GMC teases the 2025 Yukon for the first time, showing ...
Star Wars Outlaws Is the Game You're Looking For
Star Wars Outlaws comes out on August 30 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox consoles with amazing graphics, a John Williams-like musical score, great laser blaster sound effects, what seems to be a great cast of characters, and a well-crafted story. How well crafted, you might ask? Well, for ...
Alfa Romeo Milano Would've Cost €10,000 More Had It Been Made in Italy Instead of Poland
Stellantis big kahuna Carlos Tavares defends the automaker's decision to build the all-new Milano in Poland. According to the chief executive officer of the colossus that brings together Fiat Chrysler and PSA, the Alfa Romeo-branded crossover would have cost €10,000 more (around $10,700) had ...
Amazing Find: Low-Mile Chevy Bel Air Was Barely Driven, Parked Since 1965
The Impala was already the king of Chevy's full-size lineup in 1963, so the Bel Air received little love. However, the GM brand operated engine changes that kept the Bel Air in line with the Impala, including the introduction of the 327 with 250, 300, and 340 horsepower. The four-door hardtop ...
Space-Based Solar Farms Getting Real After Succesful Test of Wireless Power Transmission
The harvesting of solar power is one of the most effective ways to satisfy our energy needs. It's (relatively) cheap and easy to generate, making it an ideal weapon in our fight to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. But solar power has one major drawback – because of Earth's rotation, and ...
Restored 1939 Packard Rolls Into Lake During Photo Shoot, Owner Gets "Very Emotional"
There are mishaps you can just shrug off, and then there are mishaps that break your heart. This one falls in the latter category: a man's just-restored classic rolled into a lake and was fully submerged for hours. The details on this strange incident remain hazy right now, even though some ...
Superb 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Flaunts Rare Drivetrain Combo
When discussing legendary Pontiacs from the 1960s, we usually think about the GTO, Bonneville, and Catalina. The Grand Prix, which the brand unveiled in 1962, is generally left out of the conversation. And that's a shame because this rig was among the coolest high-performance luxury coupes ...
1959 Chevrolet Impala Emerges With Top Engine, Hopefully You Don't Scare Easily
The Impala needed only one year to evolve from a Bel Air version to a stand-alone series. Its sales went through the roof almost overnight, so it was obvious to everybody that Chevrolet had to promote it to series status. The 1959 model year witnessed the debut of the Impala as a separate ...
Tesla Cybertruck Still a Work in Progress, Cabin Overheat Protection Doesn't Work
Tesla Cybertruck started deliveries last November even though not all the features promised were available. Almost six months later, Tesla is yet to offer the most important functions. Among them are locking differentials, driver assistance systems like Autopilot and FSD, and cabin overheat ...
2027 Toyota GR86 Four-Door Sports Car Gets Rendered With Hybrid GR Corolla Oomph
Most Asian carmakers thrived in America, reporting greatly advanced first-quarter deliveries across the board. Naturally, Toyota was chief among them and hot on the heels of General Motors. The worst-performing Japanese automaker was Mitsubishi, which only delivered a li... (continue reading...)
BMW's Twin-Turbo V8 Isn't Going Anywhere, New M5 Touring Shown at Dealer Meeting
During a two-day dealer meeting in Las Vegas, the folks at BMW assured retailers that it's going to build what consumer want rather than what regulations dictate. A dealer source told Automotive News that BMW won't discontinue its twin-turbo V8 anytime soon, which is good news for the internal ...
Avatr to Zeekr: Every new car at the 2024 Beijing motor show
The electric Mercedes G-Class, BYD's first pick up and Ora's 395bhp sports saloon are among the headliners The Beijing motor show returns next week for the first time since 2019, bringing with it an array of unveilings from both domestic and global manufacturers. Taking place from ...
The Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Finally Gets Full Self-Driving, When Will the Cybertruck?
Tesla rolled out the Full Self-Driving V12.3.4, marking the first time owners of the refreshed Model 3 got to test Tesla's driver assistance system. The owners of the legacy Model S and Model X also got the update, although the Cybertruck is still not supported. Tesla is confident that the 12th ...
Volkswagen Tiguan
In its third iteration and with added focus on quality and drivability, how does the Tiguan cope with typical UK roads? With 7.5 million examples of the Volkswagen Tiguan shifted in its 16-year history, the last thing Volkswagen wanted to do was change the formula. Which is why, above all ...
This Luxurious Home on Wheels Allows the Whole Family To Enjoy Comfort and Functionality
Tiny houses have conquered the hearts of many with their cute designs, simplicity, energy efficiency, and eco-friendliness. While most tiny home owners live alone or with their significant other, an increasing number of stunning tiny homes are designed with families and children in mind, which ...
Subaru Rolls Out 2025 Outback and Legacy With More Standard Kit for the Limited
Subaru of America has just announced the prices and equipment changes for the 2025 model year Outback and Legacy. First and foremost, starting prices remain unchanged, meaning that Outback and Legacy start at $28,895 and $24,895 before destination. EyeSight Driver Assist Technology is standard ...
1951 Henry J Gasser Neglected for Decades Is a Cool Piece of Drag-Racing History
The American car industry has produced countless iconic automobiles since the first Ford Model T left the assembly line. But it also gave vehicles we barely remember and nameplates (or even automakers) we completely forgot about. The Henry J is one of those cars. Now a quirky classic many folks ...
Beefed-up Classic Sailing Yacht With a Finnish Pedigree Sold for Pennies
Yachting connoisseurs say that no fancy motor yacht can compare to the unique, life-changing experience of sailing, and if it happens on a classic boat, even better. These are the folks who will understand the true value of this beautiful Nautor Swan born in the late '80s. Elegant lines, ...
Kia Puts a Price Tag on the Sorento in the UK, See How It Stacks Up to the US Model
It took Kia a while to launch the facelifted Sorento in the United Kingdom, but the mid-size crossover is finally on sale. The lineup consists of the 2, 3, and 4 trim levels, each one available with a diesel, self-charging hybrid, or plug-in hybrid powertrain. Pricing starts at £41,995 ...
2025 Hyundai Custo Minivan Gets a Tucson-Inspired Makeover. Would You Buy One?
Although they have lost ground to high-riders, traditional minivans are still popular, and certain car manufacturers are not willing to discontinue them—not yet, anyway. You may not be aware of this, but Hyundai has a people carrier in its portfolio. It is called the Custo, and it is a thing ...
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible 3LZ Sells for Less Than MSRP, Market Has Spoken!
We’re witnessing a massive market shift in terms of price bubbles bursting in real time. This type of thing now happens on a daily basis, to the point where we could literally see people getting fed up with the way things were going and pushing for a change. Well, this change is now happening ...
Fortnite Now Has an Official Moon Mission, No Battle Royale But Still Insanely Fun
With seven years behind it already, Fortnite has surpassed its condition of being a free-to-play battle royale game and has turned into something of a global phenomenon. Around 230 million players logged in in the first months of 2024, and that's something no other game in the industry can ...
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Dyno Testing Reveals 524 Wheel Horsepower
Roshan Poptani of BoostDistrict has recently strapped a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray to a dynamometer. Before upgrading the small-block V8 with a pair of turbos, the big kahuna decided to show us how much of the crankshaft power gets to the wheels of the first-ever hybrid Corvette. The first ...
Abarth reveals retro sports coupe based on Alfa Romeo 4C
Limited-run two-seater pays tribute to one of the Italian brand's most successful racers Abarth has revealed a retro two-seat sports coupé to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Called the Abarth Classiche 1300 OT, it's based on the Alfa Romeo 4C and is described as a 'modern ...
1969 Dodge Charger R/T Restomod Is Breathtaking From Every Angle Imaginable
This rotisserie-built '69 Charger R/T restomod looks so pristine from every possible angle that it seems rendered in Unreal Engine 6. The exterior and interior chromatic pallet, if I may be so pedantic, is purely breathtaking. The eye candy effect doesn't stop when you peek under the hood, ...
Audi Q3
Second-generation Q3 enters the final stages of its lifecycle up against fresher opponents, but with dependable strengths to draw on While Audi took a slightly quirky, alternative tilt at the ‘premium compact’ SUV segment with the original Audi Q3, the current, second-generation version ...
Tesla Shipping Model S/X Plaid With New Bucket Seats Inspired by the Model 3 Performance
Despite lackluster sales, the Model S and Model X have not been forgotten. Tesla announced that the Plaid variants of its flagships now feature new sport seats as standard. Upon closer inspection, they look similar to the ones spotted on the refreshed Model 3 Performance prototypes. Tesla ...
The Motovan Offers Bike Transportation and Comfortable Accommodation in One Package
Camper vans are extremely popular among nature lovers, travelers, and outdoor sports enthusiasts alike, thanks to their incredible versatility. They have become the ultimate adventure vehicle thanks to their ability to offer both transportation and comfortable accommodation in one package. The ...
Donkervoort F22 Art Car Is Named a Like Fighter Jet But Looks Like a Painting
Fighter jet pilots tend from time to time to give their work vehicles a visual makeover meant to frighten the enemy or at least send a message of some sort. They call this nose art, and it has been around more or less ever since humans became capable of taking to the sky. It only seems fitting, ...
Spy Photos: German Police Pulls Over 2025 Lamborghini Urus PHEV at the Nurburgring
Lamborghini continues testing the electrified replacement for the Urus S and Urus Performante. Pictured at the Nurburgring, the camouflaged Urus PHEV prototype got pulled over by the German police for – most likely – the lack of a front plate. While it may appear similar to the outgoing ...
Do You Still Think Google Will Merge Google Maps and Waze?
Google Maps and Waze dominate the navigation world on most platforms. They are the top choices on Android but also serve as top alternatives in the Apple ecosystem, despite iPhones coming with Apple Maps pre-loaded. While Apple is working around the... (continue reading...)
2024 Toyota Camry Drag Races Segment Rivals, Winner Needs 14.5 Seconds
The Camry is a bit of a snoozefest because it was designed with three things in mind: affordability, reliability, and frugality. Equipped with a free-breathing V6 rather than a four-pot engine, TRD isn't as frugal as the Camry can be. However, it helps the segment's most popular sedan reach ...
The Moment O.J. Simpson Made the Ford Bronco the Most Hated Car in America
More than 100 million people watched live as football star O.J. Simpson was fleeing from the police in Los Angeles in what became America's most hated car at the time: a white Ford Bronco. The former NFL celebrity died from cancer at 76. In America, he will always be remembered as the one who ...
1967 Pontiac GTO, Last Registered in 1985, Spent Decades in Storage, Real 242 Convertible
Most people who ordered a GTO in 1967 picked the hardtop, which accounted for over 65,000 units of the total 81,722 production output. The convertible was the second most popular choice, with 9,517 units, while the coupe, also the cheapest, made its way to only 7,029 customers. The base coupe, ...
Bill Goldberg Shows Off Super Rare 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T; It's a Triple-Black Beauty
Bill Goldberg celebrated April Fools' Day 2024 in style by taking delivery of his 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170. And like the huge Mopar nut he is, he ordered a one-of-a-kind unit finished in Green Machine, an optional hue given to only a few VIP customers. Having parked the modern ...
Digital 'C612' Chevy Corvette Longtail Restomod Project Features NA V12 Up Front
During the first quarter of 2024, the American sports car market was dominated, as usual, by one of the Big Detroit Three automakers. This time around, it was the usual suspect – Ford's Mustang, not the Challenger taking the interim crown. With the sixth g... (continue reading...)
A New Waze Version Is Now Available for iPhone and CarPlay Users
While so many people believed Waze's days were numbers, with Google eventually integrating the app into Google Maps, it's very clear this isn't the search giant's plan. The latest up... (continue reading...)
1971 Chevrolet C20 Was Recently Turned Into a C10 and It's Packing LS3 Hardware
The world of custom pickup trucks of old is about to get increasingly exciting later this week as a major specialized auction will open its doors in Palm Beach. A wealth of such vehicles will go under the hammer, and we'll be selecting the best of them to bring before you. We'll start with ...
NASA's New Solar Sail Spacecraft Will Shine So Bright We'll See It From Earth
Depending on the mission they've been created to fulfill spacecraft can be powered by a variety of technologies. Presently, the most widespread is the one that uses propellant and rocket engines. But a new kind of propulsion, ideal to power small uncrewed spacecraft in exploratory missions ...
The Pagani Zona F, BMW i8, Ford GT, and More are Eclipsing The Crew Motorfest
Last week in The Crew Motorfest, we saw bundle offers including the 2023 Nissan Z, the 2004 Nissan 350Z Roadster, the 1994 Nissan 300 ZX, and there was even a Toyota GR86 in the mix. This week, we have more amazing rides from the likes of Pagani, Chrysler, Ford, and BMW. While Ubisoft's Massive ...
This Beautiful Single-Story Tiny Home Boasts a Functional Railroad-Style Layout
If we take a look at today's tiny house landscape, we can notice most builders are focusing on offering extreme comfort, convenience, and versatility to make tiny living a pleasant experience. In this ever-evolving market, single-level tiny homes are gaining more and more popularity, appealing ...
Cars Meant for Other Planets
In the not-so-distant future the carmakers of Earth will have a choice to make: keep doing what they've always been doing (which is manufacture cars for the people of Earth), or expand their offering to include cars, SUVs, and trucks meant to be driven on other worlds. Do you think I'm ...
Hot Wheels '67 Ford Bronco Is One Fun Way to Spend $600
Social media is a dangerous place these days. Regarding cars, there's always someone building your dream project: a four-rotor RX-7, a 1,500-hp Supra, a twin-turbo GT500, and so on. If you start comparing yourself to them, you're bound to become unhappy. So always remember to cherish your car ...
Hot Wheels Cement Mixers Can Help Build a Tiny Construction
My granddad used to drive a mining truck, but I was never really into heavy machinery like that. My other granddad was about tractors, and I never saw their appeal. But in recent years, I've started changing. I have been living in the countryside for two months now. While I yearn to take the ...
Digitally Revived 2025 Cadillac Eldorado IQ Coupe and 'Vert Look Like Reborn Land Yachts
General Motors is still busy planning the electric revolution even if things didn't go according to plan – not internally due to numerous software problems with the BEV3 platform and Ultium suite of technologies and not externally due to the possible EV market slowdown. The Chevrolet Blazer ...
This 2024 Mercedes-AMG ONE Has Just Been Delivered and Is Already for Sale
A brand-new 2024 Mercedes-AMG ONE has just been delivered and is already for sale. With Mercedes failing to impose a no-resale policy to prevent car flipping, the ultra-limited run model is the second that already ended up on the used car market. However, "used" is not exactly appropriate when ...
Coyote V8-Powered '73 Ford Bronco Will Give You Wings
One of the baddest classic Ford Broncos we have ever seen is going under the hammer next month, and it deserves a passionate owner to put it through its paces. It is a 1973 model, so it's part of the first generation. The OEM firepower available for the original... (continue reading...)
Welcome to the weird world of the 1970s microcar
Barrett owns a Mini Comtesse (left), SEAB Flipper (centre) and a William Cyclo (right) This collector focuses on these miniature marvels and plans to drive one all over the UK. We learn more At a Sunday morning car meet recently, I was about to tuck into a bacon sandwich when ...
Digital Mercedes-AMG E 53 Looks Prim and Proper on Larger Wheels and With New Taillights
Although I'm really not a fan of Audi because I consider 99% of its designs too darn boring, I have to admit that the C8-generation RS 6 Avant tucks at the right strings for me – even more so than the newer W/S/X 214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class or the G60/61 BMW 5 Series and their respective ...
Vector M12 Is One of the Most Powerful but Almost Forgotten Cars of the '90s
What car enthusiasts and collectors love the most are extremely low-production, low-mileage, and eccentric classic vehicles with an interesting back story, and the Vector M12 - a rare fiberglass-bodied American supercar built in the '90s - certainly checks all the boxes. Designed by McLaren ...
Hot Wheels Set of Six Cars Pays Tribute to Simpler Times
Earlier today, my neighbor came over to help me fix a problem with my daily driver. His five-year-old daughter came along for the trip and asked me if I could recommend some interesting cartoons for her to watch. I figured The Powerpuff Girls would be a good starting point. And then it all ...
Why I, an EV Enthusiast, Now Side With Toyota
For a couple of years now, I have been firm in my belief that everyone should hurry up and (gradually) replace their rides with all-electric, "zero-emission" vehicles. That might have been the wrong approach to tackling climate change, reinvigorating our economy, and improving our local ...
1969 Chevrolet Nova SS "The Drag Strip General" Will Have Turbos Instead of Headlights
During the first quarter of the year, GM's Chevrolet posted a rollercoaster of sales – its Silverado series was the second-best-selling nameplate in America after Ford's F-Series, while the sixth-generation Camaro was one of its worst performers ever. Che... (continue reading...)
This Is The Asteroid Watch, a $1.2 Million Timepiece That Comes Directly From Space
There are things that are out of this world in the most hyperbolic fashion, and then there are things that are literally out of this world. The Asteroid watch is one of them: a timepiece unlike any other, straight from space. In the world of haute horlogerie, few things haven't been done ...
Tesla Model S Plaid Drags Itself, Someone Decides to Take a Power Nap in Their Lane
Tesla, as always, kept the newsreel of the automotive industry this past week thanks to their most recent novelties. At the local quarter-mile dragstrip, meanwhile, everything is business as usual. Ahem, sort of. Most importantly, the latest version of Tesla's Full Self-Driving software finally ...
2025 Kia K5 Arrives in America and This Is How Much You Have To Pay for It
The all-new Kia K5 has just set wheels on American soil. Customers can order the sedan with a redesigned exterior, new tech, and a larger engine offered as standard. It is probably the swan song of the model on the market of sedans, which has been melting down for the past few years. Kia did ...
Car Nut Supreme: Man Waits 57 Years for His Dream Car, a 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT Survivor
In 1976, Randy Honkala turned 18 and bought his first car. Who’s Randy Honkala? I’ll tell you in a minute, but in 1976, he was the proud owner of a six-year-old automobile built by Ford Motor Company. What car? A Ford Mustang—a Grabber Blue Ford Mustang Boss 302, vintage 1970—and I know ...
Tear-Inducing Corvette: Wrecked 1970 Convertible Titled in 1989 Gives the Final Goodbye
The Corvette was gradually getting more expensive in the late '60s, and the 1970 model year witnessed a new all-time high. The base coupe could now be had for $5,192, and the more options you added, the higher the price was going. The convertible remained the most affordable configuration, ...
Best of a dying breed: Ford, Lexus and Jaguar V8 showdown
The LC and F-Type's retirement leaves the Mustang as the last V8 bruiser standing. But is it the best? The walkers, cyclists and assorted day-tripping visitors of the Peak District should have no trouble hearing us coming. It's an early July day in the middle of the working week (and, ...
Bus Turned Tiny Home on Wheels Features a One-of-a-Kind Kitchen and a Gigantic Bathroom
There are countless ways of designing a conventional home. The same goes for mobile homes – sure, many follow a similar arrangement or layout. But even after writing hundreds of articles about all sorts of tiny homes on wheels, I still often stumble upon refreshing designs, such as the one ...
NHTSA Investigates 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Over Braking System Issue
The somewhat uninspiringly-named Lyriq has been hit with a probe from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to the Office of Defects Investigation, the federal agency is aware of multiple field reports from owners alleging a hard brake pedal and a loss of brake boost ...
Waze Is About to Get the Biggest Update in Years, But Here Are 3 Features It Also Needs
No matter what critics say, Waze keeps evolving, and the recent announcement about the biggest feature update in years proves Google still has no plan to merge it with Google Maps. (continue reading...)
Can ammonia be used as a substitute for fossil fuel?
The household cleaning can be used for propulsion as well as making an engine more efficient In July last year, Chinese manufacturer GAC announced it had been working with Toyota on using ammonia as a substitute for fossil fuel and had successfully run a combustion engine on the carbon-free ...
The Mapua Tiny Combines RV-Style Functionality With Homely Comfort
Downsizing and outdoor adventures are a match made in heaven. Thanks to tiny homes, there's no need to choose between the comfort of your own home and the freedom of a recreational vehicle. With a home on wheels like the ultra-functional Mapua, you can enjoy both at the same time and take your ...
2024 Ford Ranger Raptor Races F-150 Raptor 37, Should Have Stayed Put
For the first time ever in Raptor history, the Ranger Raptor is available stateside. Manufactured at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne alongside the Bronco, the 2024 model year Ford Ranger Raptor features the same 3.0-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 lump as the ridiculously expensive Bronco ...
1972 Chevrolet Corvette Emerges From a Garage Full of Cars, Abandoned Mid-Restoration
Chevrolet didn't introduce many significant changes on the '72 Vette, but sales were already going through the roof, so the new release recorded impressive market success. Total sales for the 1972 model year surpassed 27,000 units, with the coupe dominating production with approximately 76% ...
Juiced Bikes' New JetCurrent Pro E-Bike Offers Style, Great Performance, and Portability
E-bikes have greatly evolved over the last few years. From bulky, awkward machines with limited battery life, they have slowly developed into lighter, more appealing, and more powerful two-wheelers. That's because riders nowadays are looking for fast electric bikes that can offer them the ...
2024 Ford F-150 Gets the Roush, Scratches Tuning Itch With a Performance Overhaul
According to the official first-quarter sales report card for the American automotive market, Ford's F-Series remains the country's favorite large pickup truck, still towering above the Chevy Silverado and Ram Trucks. The first three months of the year showed a sligh... (continue reading...)
Football Fan Can't Find the Way out of the Car Park, Drives His Volkswagen Down the Stairs
Sometimes, car parks can be very confusing. You just keep following the Exist sign just to realize, minutes later, that you have been going in circles, and you find yourself in the exact same spot you were in the first place. For a football fan driving a Volkswagen out of the parking lot of a ...
Ford Explorer ST Drags Toyota GR Supra, Unexpected Rivalry Yields Surprise Result
Following intense coverage of big events like the Street Car Takeover at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida or the mind-bending action at 2024's edition of TX2K at Texas Motorplex, the good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube are back to their usual venue - Island ...
2024 Ram 1500 TRX Successor Teased, 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Coming April 25 With TT I6 Muscle
The Ram 1500 TRX will be retired after model year 2024. Its long-awaited replacement is the RHO, which – as implied – means Ram High Output. One can also make a case for Rebel High Output, for the Rebel comes with the standard-output Hurricane as opposed to the high-output Hurricane of the ...
2025 Toyota 4Runner Digitally Squats on Large Aftermarket Wheels: Does It Look Stylish?
The Japanese automaker Toyota has a quartet of specialized 4x4 mid-size offerings ready for the US automotive market this year – 2024 Lexus GX 550, 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, and N400 Tacoma, plus the all-new 2025 4Runner off-road SUV. Naturally, it's all thanks to the massive investment into ...
Audi RS E-tron GT prototype drive
Claims of a broader operating window and improved EV stats for Taycan sibling Sometimes we will drive a new car under embargo, securing early access in return for not writing about it until a certain date. Usually, that’s only a few days or so after the drive, but on occasion, event ...
Interested in a BMW M7? You Can't Have One, but You Can Get G-Power's Tuned 750i Instead
A new BMW 7 Series is out and getting ready to blow two candles off its birthday cake. However, G-Power has decided to ignore its controversial design and tune the heck out of its predecessor. You may be wondering what is new on the pictured car. After all, it retains the large grille, the ...
A Chevy Corvette Engine Powers This Defender With Jeep Wrangler Chassis
The Corvette engine-powered Land Rover 110 Defender with Jeep Wrangler chassis is the latest creation of Blackbridge. They call it the Mark IV and roll it out as a model that makes no compromise in terms of comfort and luxury. Blackbridge Motors have become experts in reviving classic Land ...
Last of the Bizzarrini Revival Cars Has Been Delivered, It Looks Stunning in Green
Twenty-four cars in twenty-four months. This is what Bizzarini did with the 5300 GT Corsa Revival Edition Cars, coming to show that the brand is still alive. The last of them has just been delivered, and it looks marvellous in Verde Bosco Ventiquattro, which would be translated to Forest Green ...
Maserati Debuts GranCabrio Folgore, Zero-Emission Convertible Packs 751 Horsepower
The latest Maserati to receive the Italian automaker's three-motor electric powertrain is the GranCabrio. The Stellantis-owned marque originally promised up to 1,200 horses, but alas, maximum discharge capacity limitations result in 751 horsepower and 996 pound-feet (1,350 Nm). Seriously ...
Alfa Romeo Milano Who? Italian Automaker Begrudgingly Renames Small Crossover
Champagne is a type of sparkling wine exclusive to the Champagne region of the French Republic. There is a parallel to be made with Parmigiano Reggiano, an Italian cheese specific to the provinces of Parma and Reggio Emilia. The Italian Parliament passed Law 350/2003 in December 2003, with said ...
2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Coupe Laps Anneau du Rhin Faster Than Mercedes-AMG SL 63
Not to be confused with the GT 4-Door Coupe, the GT Coupe is best described as the SL's hard-topped brother. The 2+2 sports tourer may weigh a lot more than Mercedes-AMG's first-generation GT, but 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive makes a world of difference in a straight line and on the racetrack. With ...
2025 Bentley Continental GT Spied Inside and Out, W12 Makes Way for Hybrid V8
2024 is a turning point for Volkswagen Group-owned Bentley Motors Limited. In production since 2003, the Continental GT will drop its trademark W12 engine in favor of electrified powerplants. Introduced by the D2-generation Audi A8, the aforementioned engine ceases production in April 2024. The ...
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT Rugged Trim Level Spied Testing, Features All-Terrain Rubber
Hyundai brand's idea of rugged is XRT, a trim level introduced by the Santa Fe a few years ago. Now available on Santa Cruz, Tucson, and Palisade as well, the XRT grade will be expanded to the South Korean marque's electric vehicles later this year. Kindel Auto has recently spotted ...
Massive Junkyard Hidden in the Woods Is Home to Over 1,000 Classic Cars
Car junkyards are sad for two reasons. First, they tell stories of vehicles that have been discarded when newer cars became available. Second, only a tiny fraction get rescued and restored. But even so, some junkyards are nice places to hang around, especially those no longer operating. ...
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV Spied Again, Will Compete With BMW's New i3
Due to reach dealers in the second half of 2025 for the 2026 model year, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV borrows exterior styling cues from both the mid-size EQE and the larger EQS. Also influenced by the forthcoming CLA EV, the newcomer will face stiff competition, including from the BMW i3. The ...
1965 Chevrolet Nova Emerges From a Barn With a Paint You Probably Won't Like
1965 was the year of the Impala, as Chevrolet's full-size model broke another record and became the first car in the US to sell more than 1 million units in a year. However, the Nova was also getting more intriguing for buyers in Chevy's domestic market. Originally launched without a V8 engine, ...
Police Say Reporting Them on Waze Helps Reduce Speed
The police reporting option in Waze keeps causing controversy, even in the law enforcement world, where police officers have different views about the feature. While some believe a police report on Waze supports their purpose of making drivers slow down, at least for the duration of the ...
Which snow foam lances are best?
Snow foam is one of the most satisfying and effective car cleaning products you can use, but there’s a bewildering variety of different snow foam guns to consider across a broad price range. We put them to the test We’re testing the snow foam lances here, rather than the snow foam ...
1968 Dodge "Bullseye" Dart Is a One-of-None HEMI Gem With Modern Tricks up Its Sleeve
The Dodge Dart came to be in 1960 but needed a few years to settle in the position it became famous. Originally a full-size rig, the Dart was re-assigned midsize duty in 1962. Dodge redesigned it for the compact market a year later, replacing the short-lived Lancer. Initially a so... (continue ...
Tiffin's 2025 Midas Class C RV Has the Golden Touch: It's Perfect for the Modern Couple
They say King Midas had a golden touch. Well, if Tiffin's 2025 Midas Class C motorhome is anything like the touch of that king, then we're in for a real treat with this one. Balance those checkbooks, and let's see what this RV has in store. Ladies and gentlemen, if you ever end up on Tiffin ...
2025 Nissan Qashqai Gets an Early Unofficial Unveiling, Isn't It Pretty?
After three years in the market, Nissan has decided to give the third-generation Qashqai (Rogue Sport in North America) a mid-cycle refresh. The facelifted compact crossover is due in a couple of days, but we already have a pretty clear picture of what it will look like. The occa... (continue ...
BMW M2 Touring Shooting Brake Arrives Faster Than the Big M5 Wagon, Albeit Only in CGI
The Bavarian automaker is currently working on many things – the recently-teased fourth-generation 2025 X3 luxury compact SUV, a BMW-Rimac battery supply deal for its upcoming EVs, the new M4 CS, which is reportedly debuting in May, and – of course – the big M5 business Sedan and Touring. ...
Mercedes-Benz abandons range-extender EV trials
EQS test cars used a 1.0 petrol engine to charge the battery German brand pulls plug despite a well-established development programme to focus on 'simpler' EV tech Mercedes-Benz has pulled the plug on tests exploring range-extender drivetrains as a potential way to bolster the ...
Ride, Fold, Repeat: The 7 Best Folding E-Bikes
In many urban environments across the globe, space has become a premium commodity. This has led to the emergence of a new type of commuter: the folding e-bike. These electrified two-wheelers offer a solution to the challenges of city living while still boasting many of the useful features ...
Tesla Loses Some of Its Most Important Executives in Massive Layoff Round
Drew Baglino, Tesla's vice president of vehicle engineering, is the latest executive to leave the company. The news comes amid a massive layoff round affecting over 10% of Tesla's global workforce. Rohan Patel, who has filled the role of an ad-hoc PR department at Tesla, is also leaving the ...
Blackstone to buy Britishvolt battery factory site for huge data centre
Britishvolt aimed to secure funding for battery R&D and manufacturing businesses in the UK Blackstone, one of the world's biggest private equity firms, intends to build one of the largest data centres in Europe Plans initially set out by failed start-up Britishvolt to build £3.8 ...
Man Restores a 1953 Bel Air Convertible in the 80s, Buys It in 2005, Drives It to This Day
1953 was a transition year for motoring America, and perhaps nothing represents it better than the Corvette. The new Chevrolet was not just an upheaval against sportscar imports from across the oceans but the signal of a revolution. The number-one-selling carmaker in America was done with the ...
2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Shows Everything Inside-Out in Ritzy Colors, But Only in CGI
After Chevrolet revealed the upcoming 2025 Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs late last year, General Motors is not resting on their laurels and is diligently preparing the related 2025 Cadillac Escalade plus GMC Yukon and Yukon XL. While the latter two are gearing up for the... (continue reading...)
May the 4th Is With LEGO, Upgraded TIE Interceptor Is Here 24 Years After Launch
I'm not sure how many of you remember this, but back in 1999, at the International Toy Fair in New York, a Danish toy company named LEGO announced its first official partnership with Lucasfilm. The deal was aimed at giving Star Wars fans access to plastic brick toys that mimic all the wonderful ...
Audi Prepping New 2026 Q7, Should BMW's X5 Worry About It?
After nine years and two facelifts, the second-generation Audi Q7 is about to drive off into the sunset. The four-ring brand is preparing its successor, which will be more of an evolution than a revolution. Certain spy shots have tricked most automotive media into thinking the model was the ...
Michigan Barn Opens Up To Reveal Big Mopar Stash With Rare Dodge, Plymouth Gems
Individual Mopar barn finds are cool, but it all becomes even better when a big building opens up to reveal an entire stash. And when the said collection includes rare gems from the golden muscle car era, it's pretty much barn-find heaven. And that's exactly what you're about to see here. ...
These Are the Most Important Features Debuting on the Refreshed Rivian R1 EVs
Rivian has tempered expectations about the 2024 production ramp-up, especially because it is working on the refreshed R1 lineup. This requires overhauling its Normal factory, which will impact production. The updated R1T and R1S will launch toward the end of the year with new features that ...
Top App Broken on Android Auto, the Only Workaround Is a Big No-No
One of the main Android Auto benefits is the Google Assistant integration, which allows users to send messages while they drive hands-free. The experience relies on voice commands, so drivers can interact with their apps, which feature Google Assistant and Android... (continue reading...)
Ford Opens the Order Books for 2024 F-150 Lightning, Now Starting as Low as $62,995
The Blue Oval wants to keep the sales advancement of the all-electric F-150 Lightning and joins Tesla's EV price wars in anticipation of new foes like the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST and (continue reading...)
2025 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Caught With Production Exhaust Outlets
Aston Martin continues testing the successor of the DBS Superleggera at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. The carparazzi have recently spied the most production-spec prototype thus far, a superb-looking machine with quad exhaust outlets rather than a dual exhaust for the Aston Martin DB12. Pictured ...
Rivian Launches Charging Scores To Allow Owners To Choose the Best Charging Stations
Earlier this month, Rivian started internal testing of the 2024.11 update. The most important change was a new scoring system for the charging stations, allowing owners to filter out bad or slow stations. The update has been rolled out to customers, and Rivian has shared more information about ...
Delayed Maserati Quattroporte set to swap to Granturismo platform
The new Quattroporte EV was originally due to arrive next year Electric luxury saloon, previously thought to use STLA Large, was recently postponed by three years Maserati is deciding whether the next-generation Quattroporte will use an extended version of the Granturismo's ...
Low-Mileage 2020 Chevy Camaro Yenko/SC Stage II With 1,000 HP Just Sold for New Z06 Money
If you’re in the market for a sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro and all you want is to enjoy the muscle car life at its finest, finding a used ZL1 is still probably the way to go. The ZL1 is a well-rounded machine, and you can get a nice, 2022 or 2023 low-mileage example for around $65,000, ...
Volkswagen ID 7 Tourer electric estate priced from £52,240
The ID 7 Tourer is proportionally identical to the ID 7 saloon New EV arrives to take on the BMW i5 Touring as one of the few electric estates on sale Volkswagen is now taking orders for the new ID 7 Tourer, pricing the sleek electric estate from £52,240 - slightly higher than ...
Inside Giant Factory That Builds US Army Armored Humvees, Real Fortresses on Wheels
Monstrously big. Rudimentarily basic. Robustly designed. A fortress on wheels. This is the HMMWV that rolls off the production line of the Red River Army Depot in Texas. The vehicles are being phased out from the frontline service. But the army still heavily relies on them. And this is how they ...
World's First Twin-Turbo 2024 Corvette E-Ray Clocks 9s in the Quarter Mile on Stock Tires
Roshan Poptani and the BoostDistrict crew turned a Corvette E-Ray into the world's first twin-turbocharged Corvette E-Ray in the span of two weeks. With little in the way of testing, the pictured sports car took to the Texas Motorplex for some quarter-mile action. The best run yet is 9.741 ...
Eleventh-Generation Honda Accord Is Finally Ready for the Land Down Under
Born in 1976, the Honda Accord nameplate has become a staple of the mid-size family sedan business – the eternal runner-up to the best-selling Toyota Camry, at least in America. In other parts of the world, although the eleventh generation (continue reading...)
Air New Zealand Makes Historic Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchase
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is unanimously considered the fastest, most efficient way to reduce aviation-related emissions while old fleets continue to operate. Still, the absence of large-scale productivity makes it a scarce resource, which is why every small step in the right direction ...
What Happens Here? Apple Maps Car Pulled Over, Caught on Bus-Only Street
You'd think that working for Apple and driving all day to capture imagery for Apple Maps is an easy job, but driving an Apple car (not that kind of Apple Car) might sometimes end up with a fine. Recent Look Around imagery spotted by eagle-eyed redditor Mashdash10 and shared on the social ...
Panther Solo 2: The Pioneering 4WD Mid-Engine Sports Car That Time Forgot
About five years before the legendary McLaren F1, another intriguing mid-engine machine was born in England with the promise of kickstarting a revolution in the sports car market. When discussing England's most prestigious sports car manufacturers, enthusiasts often mention Lotus, Jaguar, Aston ...
Dodge Durango R/T Drag Races Acura MDX Type S, They're Worlds Apart
Which is quicker in the quarter mile between a Durango with the Eagle V8 and an MDX with the J30AC V6? Sam CarLegion is much obliged to answer that question with two drag races at Dunville Autodrome in the province of Ontario, Canada. Pictured in black, the MDX weighs in at 4,741 pounds (2,150 ...
Ford Recalls Bronco Sport Fake Hood Scoop Because It May Detach While Driving
Back in the olden days, hood scoops were – more often than not – functional. But when it comes to modern vehicles, hood scoops rarely serve a functional purpose. The Ford Motor Company's Bronco Sport 2021 – 2024 Air Design Matte Black Hood Scoop, for example, is all show and no extra ...
Bold redesign for new 2024 Nissan Qashqai
New headlights are said to shine a wider beam than previously and include cornering lamps New styling inspired by Samurai armour is said to be more aerodynamic, boosting efficiency and refinement The Nissan Qashqai has received a bold new look to bring it into line with the ...
The Denza Z9 Leaked, Looks Ready To Fight the Porsche Panamera
This is the upcoming Denza Z9, BYD’s flagship station wagon that the auto giant presented wrapped in camouflage in early April. The model surfaced online. The Denza Z9 GT was first revealed in the shape of a prototype while winter-testing in Stuttgart, Germany. At the time, the model was ...
Alpina Animating the BMW 3 Series Again, Meet the 2025 B3
Is the BMW M3 the 3er that gets your heart racing? Maybe, if you forget that the Alpina B3 also exists. The latest iteration has been around for nearly two years, and it is about to undergo cosmetic surgery again. Our spy photographers recently captured the 2025 Alpina B3 at the Nurburgring. ...
Rendering: Cadillac and Lincoln Sedans Meet Up to Relive the Land Yacht Memories
America used to be the battlefield of traditional luxury cars from Cadillac and Lincoln some time ago – but nowadays, they're relegated to the background as the ICE versus EV war takes hold. On the zero emissions side, we find passenger cars like the Tesla Model S (Plaid), the Lucid Air... ...
Tuned Cadillac Escalade-V Lays Down 695 Wheel Horsepower on the Hennessey Dyno
Be it standard or long wheelbase, Cadillac's range-topping sport utility vehicle can be had with a choice of three powerplants, beginning with a torquey inline-six turbo diesel. Higher up the spectrum, customers are presented with either the 6.2-liter small block or a supercharged version ...
Trek's District 4 Equipped Is the All-Round Bike You Never Knew You Wanted or Needed
It's difficult to create a bicycle that strikes the perfect balance between capability and price. Well, this time around, we'll be exploring Trek's District 4 Equipped, a nimble urban machine designed to be your go-to vehicle if you're looking to get or stay in shape or just looking to save ...
2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Will Launch This Summer With a $99,495 Starting Price
GMC mirrors the recent 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST First Edition announcement almost to the letter with availability later this year during the summer season, sub-100k starting price, 754 horsepower, and a higher 440-mile range on a single charge. Earlier this mo... (continue reading...)
Rotten 40YO Travel Trailer Transforms Into 2-Bedroom Mobile Home and Pop-Up Restaurant
Only a bitter cynic wouldn't love a classic from-rags-to-riches feel-good story like this one. Even without the (most likely scripted) added drama, this transformation shows that even the crappiest, most "shot" travel trailer can still find new purpose in life – if it happens to fall into the ...
Gorgeous Magnolia Tiny House Packs Lots of Surprises for Very Comfortable Living
One way to stand out on an already crowded market segment like the tiny house industry is to make the impossible possible. Pack in all the features you wouldn't normally find in a mobile home in the same compact footprint, and success is guaranteed. Granted, like in most other instances ...
Man Refuses To Sell 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for Just $42,250, Rare V8 Engine the "Issue"?
When it comes to the Ford Mustang, late first-gen models can be quite controversial. The Mustang was redesigned for the 1971 model year, growing in size while also looking very much not like a muscle car. Thankfully, the Sportsroof variants came in to save the day. Don’t even think about ...
Strap a Powerful e-Motor on Your Legs With the DNSYS X1 Exoskeleton
Modern life is packed with options for transportation. Bikes, electric or pedal-powered, passenger cars, and all forms of public transport help us navigate our busy, noisy cities with the least amount of effort on our part and maximum convenience. But what happens when we're stuck with just the ...
Audi A3 facelift brings new interior and kit for £32,035
The A3 will once again be offered in both Sportback and saloon forms in the UK Audi’s hatch and saloon get targeted revisions, with a powerful 329bhp S3 to follow Pricing and specification details have been revealed for the new Audi A3, which gains a wide-reaching overhaul for ...
Front-Engined Bugatti Roadsters Bring Back the W16 Volcano; They're Too Virtual To Be True
In its original form, Bugatti ceased to exist in the early 50s after a short and tumultuous history that left us a name, an aspiration, and a legacy now carried into the future by another automotive prodigy, Mate Rimac. When the company founded by Ettore in 1909 went bust, its automobiles were ...
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner Looks Good in Any Color As Long as It's Green
Only a week has passed since Toyota unveiled the 2025 4Runner, and every fan out there is on pins and needles, willing to see more of it. Before the automaker releases the color lineup, they have been toying around with historic color options for the model. And we must admit that the ...
The Elegant and Spacious Carolina Coast Tiny Is a Vision in White
Tiny living enthusiasts with a nostalgic affection for traditional-style family homes would most likely fall in love with this stunning tiny home that exudes classic elegance and understated luxury through every pore. Carolina Coast is the name of a Handcrafted Movement tiny house model that's ...
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 84)
This week we have a wide-ranging interview about Matt Becker and JLR's current and future work This week Steve and Matt speak from the offices of JLR, where they meet Matt Becker, a chief JLR engineer Episode 84 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks ...
2025 Alpine A110 RS Continues Testing, Le Mans 24 Hours 2024 Premiere Mooted
In production since 2017, the Alpine A110 harks back to the original from the 1960s with a four-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive. A superb-looking berlinetta that also happens to be very light by modern sports car standards, the overly expensive A110 is nearing its production life cycle. ...
Thor's Talavera Camper Van Is AWD Ford Fun With a Luxury Airliner Interior Fit for Couples
I recently received an e-mail from my correspondence at Thor Motor Coach telling me all about one of their most awaited machines, the Talavera. In short, it's a campervan sitting on a Ford Transit Trail chassis built by one of the world's leading names in luxury motorhomes. Take a seat, balance ...
Tesla Prepares Cybertruck Feature-Packed Update, Including Cabin Overheat Protection
Tesla announced a massive Spring Release software update with new features tailored for distinct models. In the case of the Cybertruck, the highlights are the ability to power your home during an outage via Powershare, an improved turning circle, and cabin overheating protection. The latter has ...
A Quirky Enclosed Kitchen Makes This Single-Level Tiny Home Extra Special
Even the tiniest homes on wheels are never boring when it comes to design – there's always room for out-of-the-box ideas and unusual solutions that work, no matter the restrictions. This beautiful Kiwi tiny house uses two slide-out sections to create an atypical layout with awesome results. ...
2024 Nissan Qashqai Refresh Brings Quirky Design, Fresh Tech, N-Design Trim, e-Power
The Japanese automaker introduces Europe to the mid-cycle refresh of the third generation of the original compact crossover SUV - and it's a looker, for sure, even though not everything it shows is entirely original. America may not see the return of the Nissan Rogue Sport because (continue ...
Polaris Revamps RANGER Lineup for 2025, Touts RANGER CREW XP 1000 Texas Edition
We're no stranger to Polaris' RANGER line of utility side-by-sides around here. From our test drive of the all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic about 18 months ago and the RANGER XD 1500 last year, we have it on good authority that the RANGER is one of the most refined lines of UTVs ever put ...
Tesla Prepares Massive 'Spring Release' Software Update, but Not Everyone Will Benefit
Tesla is preparing one of the most important software updates of 2024. The so-called Spring Update introduces a new user interface, expanded Autopilot visualizations, and Auto Shift Beta, among the most important changes. However, not all features will roll out to all vehicles, as many are ...
2024 Will Be the Year of Android, So What Does This Mean for Android Auto and CarPlay?
Microsoft waving goodbye to the mobile operating system world and retiring Windows Mobile left us with two big names controlling the market. Android and iOS command the mobile race, so customers considering a new phone must choose between the two. The Android device ecosystem comprises several ...
Two-Door Dually Tesla Cybertruck Feels Like Batman's Next Ride in Fantasy Land
Although at the end of last year, things couldn't look rosier for Tesla – with the Model Y breaking sales records all over the world and the Cybertruck finally launched on the market – now it's suddenly in a world of hurt. No, it's not just the perceived EV slowdown hurting the business, ...
211K Brand New Toyota Priuses Suffer From Sudden Rear Door Opening Syndrome, Recall Issued
The Toyota Prius is one of the most famous vehicles in the world. Born in late 1997 as the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, it was quickly adopted by celebrities (despite its quirky looks) who wanted to advertise themselves as the promoters of cleaner living. Since 1997 the automotive ...
Tesla Might Be All In on Robotaxis, but Its FSD Software Keeps Hitting the Curbs
If we listen to Elon Musk, Tesla will have robotaxis roaming the streets by the year's end. Whatever progress the FSD software has made with the latest updates, it still behaves badly in certain situations. Many owners complained on social media that their cars kept hitting the curbs when ...
2025 Toyota 4Runner Gets Virtual Redesign, Double Handlebar Mustache Is No More
Marouane Bembli, who is better known as The Sketch Monkey on social media, fired up the Photoshop suite in order to redesign the 2025 Toyota 4Runner. Best described as being a mild alternation of an otherwise great-looking sport utility vehicle, his vision is pretty straightforward. Bembli ...
Ford Mustang marks 60th birthday with 800-car party in UK
Whichever kind of Mustang lights your fire, it was on show Hundreds of Mustangs lined up at the British Motor Museum to celebrate the everyman sports car’s 60th birthday Every country has its car: Mini, Volkswagen Beetle, Fiat 500, Renault 5 – each bound up intrinsically with ...
America, This Is Your Upcoming All-New 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan!
Volkswagen unveiled the third-generation Tiguan in Europe last fall, and it's a two-row proposal. But America's upcoming Tiguan has nothing in common with it. Instead, it is based on the Tayron sold in Asia and will launch for the 2025 model year with seating for up to seven. ... (continue ...
This Ugly Chair Costs $5,179 Because It's Actually a Porsche
Porsche is the maker of some really fine cars, and no argument is needed to prove that statement. Just like no argument is needed to justify the high prices the German carmaker is asking for its fine products, because its cars are by no means expensive if you consider what they have to offer. ...
The Craziest Thing You'll See Today: Car in the Water, Passengers Couldn't Be Happier
Drive straight into the water, activate the Emergency Floating Mode, and keep going. Your car will get you to your destination. But remember one thing! Don't try it unless it is a YangWang U9 that you are driving. A video of the YangWang U9 SUV floating on water as i... (continue reading...)
1970 Eldorado Is the Most Car Nut Barn Find in the World, Hasn't Moved in 40 Years
Cadillac’s top brass must have laughed their hats off when Ford introduced the 1955 Thunderbird and boisterously called it a ‘personal luxury car.’ The tiny Ford was indeed a most ‘personal’ automobile, being so intimately wrapped around the driver and passenger, but the ‘luxury’ ...
Volkswagen Puts a Price Tag on the ID.7 Tourer, Hot GTX To Follow This Summer
Roughly two months ago, Volkswagen pulled the cover off the ID.7 Tourer. The model is a station wagon version of the sedan, boasting an improved cargo area and a shooting brake-like back end. Fast forward to today (April 16, 2024), and the (continue reading...)
Lockheed Martin to Make $17 Billion-Worth of New Ballistic Missile Interceptors
The term Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) has been floating around in military circles and beyond for almost half a decade now. It's a term born in the minds of the people from the Missile Defense Agency as a means to designate the "most modern, reliable, and technically advanced interceptor ...
Autocar magazine 17 April: on sale now
This week in Autocar... Alfa Romeo's M3-beater detailed, Skoda's Swiss army knife driven, and Jeep's global success story detailed This week in Autocar, we detail Alfa Romeo's new BMW M3-beater, drive Skoda's Swiss army knife, and find out why the boss of Jeep is bullish about ...
Taxi maker LEVC reveals interior for eight-seat luxury MPV
LEVC L380 is based on LEVC's new Space Oriented Architecture for MPVs and vans Chinese-made LEVC L380 EV – named after the world's largest airliner – will be launched here by 2026 LEVC, the maker of the London taxi, has revealed the interior design of its upcoming luxurious, ...
1957 Chevrolet Cameo Is an Open-Checkbook Piece of Rolling Sunset
Shortly after Chevrolet stopped making the Advance Design series of pickup trucks that were the backbone of its workhorse fleet in the late 1940s, the American carmaker introduced the Task Force series. Just like its predecessor, the new family had everything it needed to satisfy the needs ...
2025 Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package is Official, But There Are Caveats
With some design elements inspired by the 1965 Ford Mustang GT, this is a limited-edition deal available solely on 1,965 examples of 2025 Mustangs – and they all have to be GT Premium models, either fastback coupe or cabriolets. Officially, the iconic Ford Mustang is 60 years old. Some folks ...
You Can't Just Walk Into a Dealership and Buy a Mustang GTD. This Is What You Need To Do
It is finally happening. You can now reserve a Ford Mustang GTD, and there is one way to do it. Ford opened a special website for the model which is the most powerful street-legal Mustang that the automaker has ever built. However, you will have to be selected to be able to pay a fortune for ...
Gorgeous '67 Cadillac DeVille Fails To Sell at Auction, Would You Have Bought It?
Regardless of whether they are into modern rides and their tech-infused interiors or not, most petrolheads have at least one classic that gets their hearts racing. However, not everyone is willing to invest a lot of time (and money) into an old-timer, hence why some old-timers fail to sell (for ...
The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Retails at $83,900 in the US
One of the most obnoxiously named cars in automotive history will arrive in dealerships nationwide this quarter. The 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE costs $83,900 before destination, which adds $1,150 to the final price. Except for a name that needs explaining to peeps who are not into ...
This Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Is a Transformers-Themed Hypercar Based in Madrid
Hala Madrid! Man, what a special city that is. You’ve got arguably the greatest soccer team in the world playing at the Bernabéu, plus a collection of superstars driving some of the coolest cars in the world. Well, I hope none of them are the jealous type, because Madrid also happens to be ...
Japan’s Biggest Helicopter Charter Company to Operate 50 Electric Air Taxis
Eve Air Mobility's latest customer is one of the most important names in Japan's public aviation, and it sets another milestone on this Brazilian company's journey to conquer the Asia-Pacific region. Eve is one of the very few eVTOL makers worldwide that are backed by an established, heavy-d... ...
Ford Gifts Its Mustang GT3 IMSA Factory Cars the Ghosts of Past Champion Racers
Celebrating past events and accomplishments is something we humans regularly get to do. After all, this is the only way of remembering and honoring everything that got us where we are now. The problem is, not all of us are good at it. Over the past few days, American carmaker Ford has been ...
2025 Toyota Camry Starting MSRP Confirmed, It's More Affordable Than Equivalent 2024 Model
Revealed in late 2023 with styling influences from the Prius, the ninth-gen Camry now has a price tag. As per Toyota's online configurator, the newcomer is $28,400 excluding the $1,095 freight charge as opposed to $26,420 for the 2024 Toyota Camry. Said comparison is a bit off the mark, though, ...
Virtual Ram Power Wagon SUV Is Stellantis' CGI Response to the Chevrolet Suburban
The Power Wagon nameplate is a veritable chameleon across the Mopar side of the automotive industry. So, why not another morphing, especially if it's a virtual one and doesn't hurt anyone? Initially, the Power Wagon began its life back in 1945 (and lived fruitfully until 1980) as a four-wh... ...
Tesla Model 3 Performance Fleet Ready for Export From the Shanghai Port
Tesla fans eagerly await an official announcement of the Model 3 Performance sales start. This might be closer than anticipated, as Tesla is hoarding a fleet of Model 3 Performance vehicles at the Shanghai Southport terminal. Intriguingly, the cars in the aerial footage have the spoilers ...
1968 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Sells for 2024 Kia Forte Money, Packs 2nd-Best Windsor V8 Option
You know what, this is great! It’s always nice to see a first-generation XR-7 spec Cougar selling for a reasonable price, even though this has never been a particularly expensive pony car. As far as I’m concerned, just under $20k sounds amazing for an American classic with great looks and ...
Genimax HR Is a Versatile Micro-Camper Ready for Year-Round Adventures
With the growing trend toward minimalism and compact travel trailers, those who are currently on the market for a small, super-lightweight, and easy-to-set-up RV that they can use to explore the wonderful outdoors are spoiled for choice. But while most options available on the market are meant ...
Ford Recalls Maverick and Bronco Sport for Undetected Low Battery Charge
The Ford Motor Company has issued a mammoth safety recall affecting 456,565 examples of the Maverick pickup truck and the mechanically similar Bronco Sport crossover. As it happens, the body and powertrain control modules may fail to detect when the 12-volt battery is running out of juice. ...
Of Course It Tay-Can! Porsche Taycan Drives Through Flooded Dubai Without Breaking a Sweat
Dubai has been a nightmare these past few days. Storms have swept the city and flooded the streets, causing grid-lock traffic, massive disruptions, and trapping people in their homes. Drivers are struggling to save their cars. However, there is one Porsche Taycan driver who drives through water ...
Solid Rocket Engine Named After the King of Gods Ready to Thunder in the Skies Over U.S.
It was back in June 2023 when we first got word of a new breed of solid rocket engine being in the works, and here we are less than a year later faced with the prospect of the engine's impending commercial use. Enter the Zeus. Zeus is a design by American defense contractor Kratos, mad... ...
2024 Lexus NX Overtrail Is Not a Rugged Off-Roader and It Knows It
Lexus is not a carmaker we come across every day on the streets of the towns we live in. And despite what the company would have you believe with its current lineup, it's even less so a name one usually encounters off the beaten path. Born in 1898 as the luxury arm of Toyota, Lexus has grown ...
Texas Dealer Refuses To Sell 2023 Challenger Demon 170 for $160,000, Nobody Cowboyed Up
Trying to buy a barely driven 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 without paying top dollar in the state of Texas is easier said than done. You’d need to be John Dutton or something, just in case the seller is willing to let themselves get charmed. Actually, you might want to let Beth Dutton ...
Google Removes the Google Maps Feature You Didn't Know Existed
Google Maps has evolved to become an all-in-one mapping platform with a wide range of non-navigation features, and this should be the main indication that the search giant has no intention of merging it with Waze. However, as Google Maps evolves, some f... (continue reading...)
Audi Q6 e-tron: 6 big things you need to know
The Audi Q6 e-tron marks a major leap forward for Audi's all-electric design and technology There’s a lot to love about the new Audi Q6 e-tron, so we’ve highlighted just some of the features that prove it’s an electric game-changer Every story of technological progress has ...
Ferrari Spied Testing 812 GTS-Replacing Retractable Hardtop Convertible Grand Tourer
At the beginning of May 2024, the Prancing Horse of Maranello will unleash the successor to the 812 Superfast. Internally referred to as F167 versus F152M for the outgoing series of twelve-cylinder grand tourers, the newcomer will obviously be offered in the form of a convertible. A retractable ...
Czech Hybrid-Electric VTOL Maker Launches a Large-Scale Testbed
Zuri is a name worth remembering in the European AAM (Advance Air Mobility) landscape. This Czech startup is developing a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) that promises increased performance due to hybrid-electric propulsion; combined with a generous five-seat cabin, this could take Zuri's ...
NHTSA Upgrages Probe Into Inadvertent AEB Allegations From Honda CR-V and Accord Owners
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is aware of 2,876 reports involving vehicles with unique VINs from Honda owners alleging inadvertent activation of the Collision Mitigation Braking System. The federal watchdog asked American Honda Motor Co. for more details about said ...
2025 GMC Yukon Gets an Early Unofficial Unveiling
Are you under the impression that the GMC Yukon is a bit outdated? You are not alone; the automaker also feels the same way. As a result, a refreshed iteration is right around the corner. Mind you, it won't be an entirely new product, as the outgoing one is only a few years old, and GMC wants ...
One Year Later, Android Auto Coolwalk Still Lacks an Essential Feature
The debut of the Coolwalk interface in Android Auto was received with much excitement from Google's user base, especially as the company originally promised to start its rollout approximately half a year earlier. The Coolwalk ... (continue reading...)