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Used Vauxhall Corsa 2014-2019 review
The Corsa E raised its game to become a competitive and classy supermini, but is it a better used buy than a Fiesta? With more than 4000 for sale, ranging in price from £2500 to £13,000, with a choice of three or five-door bodies, petrol or diesel engines and manual or automatic gearboxes, ...
Rare 1972 Plymouth Cricket Emerges As a British Surprise, Needs Urgent TLC
Few people heard of the Plymouth Cricket, and even fewer remember how it came to be. As a rebadged version of the Hilman Avenger, the Cricket landed in North America in 1971, as Chrysler was looking for an easy way to expand its small car offering. However, importing cars from the United ...
Huge Google Maps Update Spotted: CarPlay Users to Get Traffic Reports
Google Maps and Waze belong to the same company, but despite offering navigation features, they are different animals with different purposes. This is why Google keeps both around, turning Google Maps into an almighty navigation app that includes everything you'd expect to find in a mapping ...
Ultra-Modern Gooseneck Dazzles With a Fold-Down Balcony and a Smart Layout
It's no wonder why this impeccable-looking gooseneck is described as The Star; it boasts the full mobility of a road-legal travel trailer while providing incredible functionality that could rival that of any contemporary dwelling. The Stella raises the bar with an awesome fold-down terrace and ...
This 26-ft Tiny Home With Industrial Outside Look Reveals a Light-Filled, Modern Interior
In today's rapidly changing world, being able to live, travel, and explore the world in a mobile home has become the goal of many adventure enthusiasts. Tiny houses on wheels are a great way to fulfill this dream, and the best part is that they're not just a more convenient and eco-friendly ...
Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR1 Farm Find Gets First Wash in 20 Years
Born as a rather mundane sports car with an inline-six under the hood, the Chevrolet Corvette morphed into one of America's most powerful production vehicles in the 1960s. But as the Malaise Era arrived, the 'Vette needed more than 20 years to hit the 400-horsepower mark again. The tw... ...
2008 Monaco Dynasty Motorhome Packs Luxury Living Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Private Bathroom
Wowzers, I think Walt and Jesse would have loved this thing instead of their old, broken-down RV. This 44-foot home on wheels is a 2008 Monaco Dynasty Renaissance IV, and it is currently up for grabs to the highest bidder with 48,000 miles on its 8.9-liter inline-six Cummins turbodiesel. Fun ...
Google Maps Alternative Gets Massive Update on iPhone, Good News for CarPlay
The chances are that you've already come across OsmAnd if you were looking for a Google Maps alternative, as the application is one of the most advanced free navigation solutions currently on the market. In addition to its impressive feature lineup, OsmAnd also get... (continue reading...)
Rolls-Royce Unveils Trio of Bespoke 'Spirit of Expression' Commissions for Auto China 2024
Rolls-Royce's unique 'Spirit of Expression' commissions are based on the Ghost Extended, Phantom Extended, and Spectre. Curiously, there's no bespoke Cullinan for the Auto China 2024 debut in Beijing. The 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024) is scheduled to kick ...
The Pumpkin Tiny Is a Masterclass in Modern Rustic Functionality
Is it possible to enjoy both the familiar coziness of a traditional wooden cabin and the ingenious functionality of a contemporary abode in the same tiny house? The answer is yes, and the colorful Mobi 08 Pumpkin is here to prove it. Homes on wheels designed by Mobi House are always easily ...
Jim Farley Drives His Good Old Lincoln K, Meets the Senior Owner of a 1929 Ford Model A
Jim Farley has started on a road trip to Kansas in his good old Lincoln Model K LeBaron Coupe. The Ford CEO met a truck enthusiast who is the owner of a 1929 Model A. Jim Farley is the CEO who has been advocating for EVs for years but he is just as much a classic car enthusiast. He is the owner ...
This Massive Space Balloon Could Also Be Our First Home on Mars
Inflatable space habitats are a relatively new concept in space exploration. Although people started thinking about such things ever since the 1960s, when the original space race was at its peak, it wasn't until private space pioneers literally made space accessible for everyone with ...
Rendering: 2025 Toyota Tundra Gets a Radical Interior Makeover for Its Mid-Cycle Refresh
The Japanese automaker has a big presence in America and covers all segments with due diligence. There's no need to take our word for granted – just take a peek at its overcrowded roster. The Lexus luxury division has been on a tremendous rise as of late, and the namesake Toyota brand ...
2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Debuts With Enhanced Power, Yours From $124,900
Were you wondering why the facelifted iteration of the third-gen Porsche Cayenne family does not include the GTS? Well, wonder no more, as the Zuffenhausen car brand has just pulled the covers off its body. As anyone could expect from a sporty crossover with a premium flair, it boasts more ...
Dealer Employee Crashes $3.2-Million Ferrari F40 in Germany
It was a sad Sunday for one particular dealer employee and Ferrari's fanbase worldwide as the 24-year-old man crashed a very rare and expensive F40. The accident reportedly occurred yesterday, April 21, 2024, on a highway near Stuttgart, Germany. Nothing is known about what led to the crash, ...
NASA Is Locking People Up and Tells Them They're Astronauts Heading for Mars
If everything falls into place just right, we just might get to witness our species' first crewed mission to Mars during our lifetime. NASA is actively planning for this, and even if the actual spacecraft and other gear needed for the task are not yet in the works, efforts to better understand ...
Tesla Sends Confusing Messages With Abrupt Price Swings, Elon Musk Explains Why
Tesla's dynamic pricing seems to confuse potential buyers, who are having difficulties timing the market. Elon Musk explained that this is happening because of Tesla's direct-to-consumer sales model, which makes everything faster and more transparent. Tesla doesn&... (continue reading...)
Ford Performance Introduces Coyote Gen 4 Crate Engines, All Versions Cost $11,500
After launching a 760-horsepower bully of a supercharged V8, the folks at Ford Performance introduced three naturally aspirated V8s. The Coyote trio costs $11,500 apiece as opposed to a mind-boggling $29,500 for the 5.2-liter Predator. From least powerful to punchiest, (continue reading...)
1972 Plymouth Duster Is a Perfect Unrestored Time Capsule, Sells for Record Price
When it comes to classic cars, the term "survivor" describes a vehicle that hasn't been modified, has never been in a crash, and has all of its original parts save for maintenance items. Granted, the term has been loosely applied to highly original classics that have been repainted in recent ...
MG EXE181 concept previews Rimac-baiting electric hypercar
Smooth, long-tailed body gives lower drag coefficient than a Volkswagen XL1 Chinese firm claims new concept will hit 62mph in 1.9sec, thanks in part to 0.181 drag coefficient MG has unveiled the EXE181 concept, a futuristic Rimac-baiting electric hypercar, ahead of its public ...
LA Dealer Refuses To Sell 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range for $83,512, Elon Musk Laughs
If Elon Musk could be bothered to read our articles, he would probably have a laugh about what just happened with this 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range model, which failed to sell at auction recently in an extremely disrespectful way. This is a low-mileage luxury EV with just 1,400 miles ...
Humanoid Robot with Lost in Space Vibes Looks Ready to Make Humans Its Slaves
Humanoid robots and the latest high-profile trend in the robotics industry. Although all sorts of other machines have been helping us perform daily tasks for decades now, bipedal metal creatures with arms are what will probably completely transform our world. The reason for that is pretty ...
Toyota Recalls Lexus LS 500 and LS 500 Hybrid for Safety Concern
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued a safety recall affecting certain examples of the 2018 through 2021 Lexus LS 500 and 2018 through 2020 Lexus LS 500 Hybrid. As per documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an estimated 509 luxury sedans ...
Ram 1500 TRX Drags BMW and Ford F-150. Someone Exerts Domination Until It Doesn't
Folks might want to hurry if they seek to nab one of the most astonishing full-size pickup trucks on the market right now. Otherwise, the alternative is either lower-powered or from the competition. One of the most important American brands out there, Dodge, has decided to retire the mighty ...
Lucid v Tesla Drag Race, Episode 'One More' Shows Exactly Why Time Is Money
The perfect drag race doesn't exist. It never did, and it never will—unless, of course, humanity sets an ultimate goal of its existence to move to the quantum physics realm of simultaneity. Then, we'll be able to stage the ideal race between top-of-their-game machines running in identical ...
World’s Largest Ship Running on Green Hydrogen Is a New-Generation Ferry Made in Norway
Norwegian transport company Torghatten Nord has officially selected the shipyard that will build the two hydrogen-powered ferries set to become the world's largest ships running on green hydrogen. Two years ago, the Norwegian company won a Norwegian Public Roads Administration contract for ...
This American Flying Car Is the 1,000th Design Registered in the World eVTOL Directory
The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) took a historic step when it launched its World eVTOL Aircraft Directory. This month, it officially marked the 1,000th design registered in this unique Directory, and it happens to be the H1-X two-seat personal electric aircraft developed by Doroni Aerospace, ...
Suicide-Door Barn Find: 1966 Lincoln Continental Is All-Original and 99% Rust-Free
Lincoln's most iconic nameplate, the Continental, has been discontinued for four years as of 2024. And while it has been revived four times, it may never return—at least not as a sedan. But if you're eager to own a Continental, the nameplate has been in production for a whopping 48 years, and ...
The Story of the Clan Crusader: A Successful, Pocket-Sized Sports Car With Lotus DNA
Though it had a pretty strange name and few remember it ever existed, the small, agile, and ultra-lightweight Clan Crusader was a Goliath-slaying automotive David who made waves on public roads and motorsport events during the first part of the 1970s. The great Colin Chapman (continue reading...)
2025 Kia Tasman Spied Testing Stateside, All-New Truck Boasts Digital Instrument Cluster
Slated for global rollout in 2025, the Kia Tasman is a body-on-frame truck coming to markets that include Australia, South Korea, South Africa, and the Middle East. Defined by the South Korean manufacturer as being a C-segment lifestyle truck – whatever that means – the newcomer has been ...
Not All Features Coming With the Rivian R1 Refresh Will Be Backported to Current Vehicles
Rivian's software chief Wassym Bensaid offered a rare update on the new features coming to the R1 vehicles with the upcoming refresh. The software wizard revealed that not all of them will be available to existing owners, with a realistic estimate being 80%. Bensaid said that Rivian would work ...
2025 Lamborghini Urus PHEV Will Debut April 24, Should Pack More Than 700 HP
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. will become fully hybrid by the end of 2024. Before the Raging Bull of Sant'Agata Bolognese bids farewell to purely internal combustion vehicles with the Huracan-replacing Temerario, the Italian automaker intends to replace the Urus S and Urus Performante with ...
5150 Race Trailers: Feast Your Eyes Upon Some of America's Wildest Custom Hauler Rigs
I recently covered an 18-wheeler project owned by none other than off-road racing machine Timmie Cameron and his team. When I did, I also beheld what can be considered one of America's most under-the-radar custom race hauler and coach manufacturers, 5150 Race Trailers. Folks, I only recently ...
2024 Toyota Tacoma Launches With i-Force Max This Spring, Kicking Off at $46,300
The all-new 2024 Tacoma models with i-Force Max powertrains will reach nationwide dealerships later this year during the spring - starting with TRD Sport. There are three power tiers now, finally. Suppose you want in on the N400 Tacoma goodies. In that case, this mid-size pickup truck is one ...
2025 Hyundai Veloster Digitally Roars to Life With Premium Flair
While some car companies have completely eliminated traditional passenger rides from their lineups in our market, Hyundai remains partially committed to them, with models such as the Elantra, Sonata, and the electric Ioniq 6 available in the New World. However, their lineup is less vast than ...
This Superyacht's Plain Exterior Hides a Luxurious Inside Worth $245K for a One-Week Stay
Suppose you ever mention the name Feadship to someone who dabbles in the superyacht industry. In that case, chances are that they'll know exactly who you're talking about. If they don't, all you have to say is that Feadship caters to the world's richest. Folks, take a nice long look at the ...
Family-Owned 1969 Pontiac GTO Is a Mysterious Surprise, "Bigger Project Than Thought"
I'm certain the first thing any Pontiac fanboy can think of when hearing about a 1969 GTO is the "Judge" package. The $337.02 package has become incredibly desirable today, especially in all-original condition and with the Ram Air IV engine with 370 horsepower (though these are extremely rare). ...
One Kitschy Lamborghini Urus Coming Right Up!
It is very tricky to tell how many copies of the Lamborghini Urus Mansory has maimed over the years. Nonetheless, the number is very high, and another copy is now contributing to it. This particular Lamborghini Urus shared on the controversial tuner's social media channels over the weekend ...
First pictures: 2024 Range Rover Electric shown in full
Clues to the electric powertrain are minimal Land Rover brand's first EV tests in extreme conditions as it approaches a launch later this year The new electric Range Rover has been all but revealed as final-stage testing gets under way ahead of its launch later this ...
2025 or 2026 Kia Telluride Mid-Size CUV Shows Its Digital Next-Gen Credentials
While the Kia Boys still cause trouble worldwide, it's only about cars that didn't get the software update nowadays, so it's finally time to give the South Korean automaker another chance at mesmerizing its customers. After all, at least in America, there are (continue reading...)
Second-Gen Opel Grandland Grows Larger, Has Both ICE and EV Options Under the Hood
After the renamed Crossland, now the revived Frontera, the German automaker Opel presents the all-new Grandland, larger and more spacious inside, twinned with Peugeot's 3008 and the next iteration of the Jeep Compass. Although many automotive enthusiasts will say that O... (continue reading...)
Range Rover Teases Upcoming Electric SUV With Uncamouflaged Prototypes Playing in the Snow
Land Rover is pretty confident about the credentials of its first all-electric Range Rover luxury SUV, and its prototypes are not even camouflaged anymore – at least while they provide the classic black-over-white contrast in a winter wonderland. While no one really kn... (continue reading...)
Lamborghini Urus Hits the Tuning Gym, Looks Like a Muscular Hyper Hatch
Lowering the ground clearance of any crossover or SUV is tricky, as you'll often end up with a hatchback or wagon-looking ride. The same goes for this Lamborghini Urus, and while it may sound like we hate it, we don't. After all, it has grown more muscles in all the right places. Looking ready ...
The Cybertruck Still Needs Refining, Tesla Should Seriously Consider Offering a Track Mode
Tesla Cybertruck is not only the most exotic pickup truck but also one of the fastest vehicles on the market. The tri-motor Cyberbeast only needs 2.6 seconds to reach 60 mph from a standstill, but its ride is far from refined. After driving the Cyberbeast hard in the canyons, Kyle Conner from ...
Salsa Cycles May Be Late to the E-Mtb Game, but Two-Wheeling Perfection Takes Time
It's no secret that e-bikes are here to stay, and while some notorious brands have already made the shift toward electrifying their lineup, some teams, like Salsa Cycles, have taken a long way home; they've just unveiled two fresh e-MTBs to take your rides to the next level. Folks, the name ...
Datsun 280Z Abandoned on a Field Shares Trailer With a British Legend
Keeping a classic car in a barn may seem like the worst thing you can do to an oldtimer, but it's not. Although a barn doesn't keep a car safe from humidity and rodents, at least it provides a solid roof. The worst thing you can do to a classic is to leave it outside. Just like it happened ...
From Barn Find to Spotless in 26 Years: Custom 1962 Chevy Nova Flexes Unique Upgrades
The Chevy Nova was almost an overnight hit, with the GM brand producing over 326,000 units in the first year on the market. Most Novas rolled off the assembly lines with a six-cylinder engine under the hood – about 302,000 units, with the L4 mill making its way to 24,000 cars. As most diehard ...
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Gold Car Replica Is Motorized Magic. Its Fate Has Been Decided!
We have always known that this was going to happen. This spectacular one-off, the result of years of searching for information and months of work around the clock, the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air gold car replica has its fate decided. Back in 1954, on November 23, General Motors celebrated the ...
Widespread Google Maps Issue Causes the App to Freeze on iPhones
I typically use Google Maps on CarPlay when I drive, and despite the missing features and the experience downgrade compared to Android Auto, I still find the app a helpful companion behind the wheel. However, I occasi... (continue reading...)
Tesla Gifts Americans the Best 2025 Model 3 Performance
Tesla is finally doing right by its domestic market: the brand-new Model 3 Performance comes in its best form in the US and the US only. Canada, Australia, European markets, and Asian countries get a slightly different electric sedan that's not as good. Here's what you need to know. The 2025 ...
2025 LR Defender OCTA Has a BMW Heart, Powerslides Like Crazy at the 'Ring
Did you know Land Rover's latest-gen Defender can powerslide like a madman? Probably yes, if you've watched the spy video we covered last week. The footage made its way to the World Wide Web courtesy of Car Spy Media, and more recently, our photographers shared several scoops from the same ...
Meet "Woof Way," a Thor Chateau Class C Motorhome Converted Into Mobile Dog Rescue Vehicle
The internet is full of great RV renovation ideas for how to turn an old, lackluster motorhome into an aesthetically pleasing tiny home with some thoughtful DIY touches, but vintage RVs can serve many other purposes and applications apart from a mobile home. This C-Class RV that was renovated ...
Vintage Superyacht Built in Australia Sold for Twice as Much as It Did a Decade Ago
The majestic-looking Cloud Atlas could be considered one of the lucky superyachts; it changed hands only a couple of times throughout the decades, and its worth continued to grow instead of decreasing to the point where it was now sold for more than double the sum it had previously fetched ten ...
M 800-R Is an Electric Sports Boat You'll Need $480,000 For
Four months into 2024, and I haven't gone out on kayak yet. I was too busy in 2023 to go more than once. But I fondly remember paddling for about 100 miles in 2022. I need to get back into watersports ASAP, engine or no engine. "Electrification is coming," Jon Snow would have probably muttered ...
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Looks Like a Million-Dollar Gem, but There's a Catch
As of 2024, the Chevrolet Corvette has been in production for 70 years, making it America's third longest-running nameplate. During this time, Chevrolet built quite a few rare gems. The 1969 Corvette ZL1 tops the list with just two units built, while the 1986 C4 in Copper Metallic comes second ...
Tesla's Revised Model 3 Performance Qualifies for the Federal EV Tax Credit
Redemption time? Tesla and its CEO have been the center of attention for a couple of weeks now, and not because they were doing something great. But when the marque that forced all other auto brands to step up and invest in battery-electric technology launches a 510-hp sedan, anyone would ...
Ferrari 458 Speciale Half-Burned in Los Angeles Because This Car Is "Jinxed"
The owner of this Ferrari 458 Speciale is on the verge of depression. His yellow supercar was engulfed by flames while he was driving it on a highway in Los Angeles. The vehicle is now on its way to the scrap yard. Ten-year-old Ferrari, almost never driven, caught fire the day his owner decided ...
Rendering: 2025 Toyota GR Land Cruiser Stick Shift Turbo Doesn't Exist, Maybe It Should
Like most car companies active in America, the Japanese automaker is a little less preoccupied with passenger cars than before. Instead, all it can dream of are crossovers, SUVs, and trucks. That's based on the latest releases – since the reveal of the 2024 GR86 plenty of months ago, the only ...
'Restored' Is the New 'Survivor:' 1970 Torino GT Ragtop Has Treats in Store for New Owner
Usually, cars and alcoholic beverages don’t go well together, but this 1970 Ford Torino GT convertible could prove us wrong. I don’t mean to imply that driving under the influence would be exonerated while at the wheel of this automobile. Still, something way funnier and benign revolves ...
Mysterious 1959 Chevrolet Impala Emerges After 15 Years, More Questions Than Answers
Presented in 1956 and pushed to mass production two years later, the Impala was an overnight sensation. It launched in 1958 as the top Bel Air version, and Chevrolet needed only a few months to sketch the long-term strategy. The Impala gained series status in 1959, adopting a separate path from ...
Thief Steals Car, Takes It to a Car Wash, Puts in Gas, Has a Good Time. AirTag Inside
An Apple AirTag has recently helped the owner of a stolen car recover the vehicle in only a few hours, sharing location information and helping the owner determine where the thief was driving. It happened in Long Beach, ... (continue reading...)
Tesla Model 3 Performance is saloon's most powerful variant yet
New Model 3 Performance offers a 328-mile range The £59,990 Model 3 Performance packs 453bhp, hitting 0-62mph in just 3.1sec The new Tesla Model 3 Performance has been revealed as the saloon’s fastest and most powerful variant yet, with supercar-baiting power and a host ...
This School Bus Was Converted Into a Ultra Budget-Friendly Family Home With a Huge Kitchen
Most people looking to build a tiny home on wheels don't have a fortune to invest in it. And to those people, I recommend considering a school bus conversion. Today, I'm checking out a budget-friendly skoolie that serves as a full-time mobile home for a family of four. Truthfully, you can use ...
2024 Noyer XL Is a Family-Friendly Mobile Home, Now More Sophisticated and Convenient
The idea of downsizing in luxury might seem like a joke, and not necessarily a good one to boot, but it's reality. Luxurious downsizing is the fanciest form there is of downsizing – and a home like the Noyer XL is a good example of how it can be achieved. Tiny houses are still riding the wave ...
The BYD Shark Pickup Truck Is Ready To Attack, the Ford F-150 Should Be Aware
The BYD Shark looks ready to take on the Ford F-150. The pickup truck showed its face in Mexico City ahead of its official unveiling, which is scheduled to take place this week at the Beijing Auto Show. BYD is planning to go global with its first pickup truck. The first-ever BYD pickup truck ...
U.S. Army's Wonder Rotary Engine That Runs on All Kinds of Fuel Starts Testing
Like it or not, the combustion engines that have driven our world forward and sideways for more than a century now are about to leave the scene. Not because they're no longer effective, but because more than a century of using them, combined with other environmentally harmful habits humanity ...
Virtually Revived Buick Regal Grand National Has 'American' Looks and German Tech
Nobody really appreciates or loathes all of BMW's current designs – they're so disparate that you can always find something to love or hate in between M2, M3, M4, XM, iX, X2, 7 Series, X7, i7 ideas, right? Some don't appreciate the Minecraft-like styling of the M2, others have grown ...
Kia Tasman Pickup Goes All Artsy With New Camouflage, Will Debut in 2025
Korean automaker Kia has put the spotlight on the Tasman. The pickup, which will enter the light commercial vehicle class next year, has gained a fresh camouflage developed in collaboration with Richard Boyd-Dunlop. Australia's diverse landscapes inspired the renowned artist to create the ...
All-New CGI Lamborghini 'Temerario' PHEV Supercar Looks Ready to Make the Huracan Proud?
The rumor mill plus the imaginative realm of digital car content creators recently joined forces to help us pre-visualize the Lamborghini Huracan's plug-in hybrid V8 successor, allegedly called Temerario. We have known it for a while – although production of... (continue reading...)
MG EXE181: China's 225+ Mph Secret EV Weapon To Hunt Down Hypercars and Speed Records
What has four electric motors, one seat, and can do at least 225 miles per hour in a straight line? No, not a fighter jet – although that would fit the electric motor bill if we counted the actuators for the plane’s various systems. It’s a Chinese EV, although it is camouflaged under ...
New Hot Wheels Set of Eight Cars Is Ultra Hot
Yesterday, I drove my wife's aunt to a major city nearby. We arrived early for her appointment, so I asked if we could go to the nearest toy store. She stared at me in disbelief but agreed to the idea. And I found three new Hot Wheels for my collection. One is the yellow Porsche 911 GT3 RS from ...
VinFast Allegedly Faked Its Sales Numbers, Its Vehicles Are Actually Rotting in the Fields
A Hunterbrook Media investigation revealed that things are going really bad for VinFast, which barely sells any cars. The information is confirmed by a Reuters report, which shows that 70% of VinFast's deliveries last year were to other companies owned by its CEO, Pham Nhat Vuong. The ...
Shaquille O'Neal Shows Up at a Car Show in His Apocalypse Monster Truck
There is no such thing as too big, too much, too expensive when your name is Shaquille O'Neal. Actually, too big, too much, too expensive might be the criteria for choosing his vehicles. Shaq attended a car show and drove there in his customized armored truck, which checks all those boxes. ...
The Screw Bike Is a Bonkers Omnidirectional Self-Balancing E-Moto With 3D-Printed Wheels
James Bruton, a famous YouTuber and mechanical engineer who likes to challenge traditional bike design and push the boundaries of what is possible, has revealed yet another oddball vehicle - a self-balancing omnidirectional electric motorcycle called the "Screw Bike." Most bike manufacturers ...
BYD-owned Fangchengbao brings three new cars to Beijing show
The Super 9 was penned by Wolfgang Egger, who previously designed the Alfa Romeo 8C High-tech off-road 4x4s and electric speedster hint at rapid expansion of the Chinese giant's nascent brand Nascent BYD -owned brand Fangchengbao has revealed three radical new cars – the Bao ...
Forget RVs and Travel Trailers: iKamper's DLX Proves Families Can Fit in a Rooftop Camper
While most people will swear up and down that an RV or travel trailer is the true way to explore outdoor living, not everyone has a fortune to spend on such machinery. For those of us who just want to transform our existing vehicle into an off-road and off-grid-worthy habitat, rooftop campers ...
Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX Is Up for Grabs With Only 62,900 KM on the Clock
Ayrton Senna had a hand in making the Honda NSX the great-handling sports car we all know and love. Lest we forget, Ayrton raced for the Honda-powered McLaren F1 team between 1988 and 1993, racking up no fewer than three drivers' titles in this period. Given his links to the Japanese ...
5 Most Impressive Formula Drift Liveries for 2024
People enjoy different things in life. I have a friend who has a collection of sneakers at home. He usually spends $100 to $150 per pair and has one for each occasion. I only own three pairs of shoes, which seems too many for me. I spend time gawking at JDM wheels on various markets, planning ...
Video Shows AI-Piloted F-16 Take On Humans in First Real-World Man vs Machine Dogfight
As a species, we are at a point in our existence when the technology we create has the ability to surpass us humans in many of the tasks we perform on a daily basis. And although that's a desirable development in most areas, trusting tech such as AI with control over weapon systems is something ...
'Lifted' Ford Falcon Looks Hilarious but Drags Dodge Charger Hellcat Like a Champ
Sometimes, even the forgotten things can keep you up all night, thinking it's either a nightmare or a hilarious dream. It all depends on your POV, frankly, as is the case here, exemplified with help from this quirky Ford Falcon turned racetrack monster. The nameplate has three major ...
This Tesla Cybertruck Was Cyberstruck by a Semi-Truck, the Owner Cries "Cybertears"
A semi-truck reversed into a Tesla Cybertruck, which was parked at a loading dock. The abuse did not stop there. The driver wanted to free the EV but only made things worse with the maneuver. Now, the owner says he is crying "cybertears." The owner of the Cybertruck, Jimmy, had waited for his ...
Xiaomi Lays Out Affordable EV Plans That Tesla Should've Accomplished Years Ago
Xiaomi is the first smartphone maker to actually sell a car, beating Sony and Apple to the punch. The young EV maker successfully launched the SU7 executive sedan and is working on a Tesla Model Y rival. A new report from China claims that Xiaomi will launch an affordable EV model in 2026, with ...
Super Duty Hitch-Mounted Bike Racks Help Us Reach Those Wild Off-Road Trails We Seek
If you ride a bike or e-bike, then you know the pleasure of riding through some forgotten landscape. However, it's not easy getting there, and so, for those of us who regularly load up our bicycles or e-bikes into or onto our vehicles, 1UP USA is here with their newest addition to their ...
Lamborghini Urus hybrid revealed as UK's most powerful ICE SUV
Revisions to front end boost aero optimisation, and thus efficiency Lamborghini's best-seller restyled and electrified, pairing supercar pace with chunky EV range The Lamborghini Urus is now exclusively available with plug-in hybrid power, combining a V8 with an electric motor ...
This Is the All-New Audi Q6L and We're Jealous: Nobody Else Outside China Can Buy It
Audi has just taken the cover off the all-new Q6L e-tron at the Beijing Auto Show 2024, where L stands for "long-distance," the automaker says. It is just a metaphor, as the letter is actually a reference to the extended wheelbase of the model, which, indeed, makes it more comfortable for long ...
New Mini Aceman is electric Renault Clio rival
The Aceman is priced from £31,800 with first deliveries due this autumn New model sits between Cooper and Countryman with passenger space given priority; hot JCW on the way The all-new Mini line-up has been completed with the reveal of the Aceman, a raised, Renault Clio-sized ...
Hyundai Recalls Ioniq 6 Electric Sedans Over Improperly Tightened Differential Bolts
The Tesla Model 3-rivaling Hyundai Ioniq 6 has been hit with a safety recall in the United States of America. Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveal that a couple of units may have been produced with improperly tightened different bolts, a condition that ...
This Masterpiece on Wheels Features a Stunning Walnut Interior Packed With Hidden Features
The beauty of tiny homes on wheels is that you can craft them any way you want to. And while some people enjoy doing this themselves, it's a complicated, time-consuming, and energy-draining process. That's why many choose to pay a specialized company to do this. Today, I'm checking out ...
This Gorgeous 20-foot Tiny Is What a Contemporary Beach House Should Be Like
Compact, easily transportable, yet also ultra-stylish and exuding a relaxed vibe – this is what today's beach homes and weekenders in general should be like. Tiny houses like the gorgeous Kill Devil Hills give us a glimpse into a reinvented vision of what a sustainable, affordable beach ...
Subaru Legacy Falls Victim to Crossovers and SUVs, Production Will End in 2025
Numerous traditional passenger cars have lost the battle to high-riders these past few years, and another model is now getting ready to leave the assembly line for good: the Subaru Legacy. The Japanese company will end production of its family sedan at the end of the 2025 model year. The ...
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class Goes Electric, but It Can Sound Like a V8 and Do the Tank Turn
The electric G-Class that Mercedes-Benz has been teasing for ages is finally here. It turns out that it is not called the EQG, as it has been advertised, in line with the electric lineup of the premium carmaker. It is, in fact, the G 580 with EQ Technology, with a V8 sound in the speakers and ...
Two Drop-Down Decks Turn This Ultra-Functional Tiny Into the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis
"On-the-Go Opulence" is much more than a catchy phrase; it’s the perfect way to define this quirky and wonderfully ingenious house on wheels. Forget everything you thought you knew about tiny homes and explore this whimsical haven packed with smart solutions for ultimate functionality. The ...
Rolls-Royce Spectre Loses Its Appeal in Mansory's Hands, Looks Like a Bad Chinese Copycat
Don't act like you haven't seen it coming, as we told you about it over a month ago, and now it is time to meet it, whether you like it or not. Thus, say hello to Mansory's first take on the Rolls-Royce Spectre. The luxury electric grand tourer has felt the ... (continue reading...)
Rendering: 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Gets Shown With Three Potential Interior Styles
General Motors probably feels the Toyota heat after the first quarter's sales tally showed it might lose the American crown if it continues with the downward trend. No worries, it probably won't. During Q1 of 2024, General Motors slipped 1.5% while Toyota jumped m... (continue reading...)
Tesla Burned Cash To Finance Massive AI Investments As First-Quarter Net Income Fell 55%
After Tesla reported disappointing production and delivery numbers for the first quarter, people expected the financial data to show a similar disaster. Although the first quarter marked a significant decrease in total revenue, Tesla held up better than most analysts estimated. This made Tesla ...
NASA Working on Drone Tech to Fight Wildfires, The FAA Joins In
Wildfires are some of the most devastating natural events that plague our world with worrying regularity. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the United States faces thousands of wildfires each year (there were over 55,000 of them in 2023 alone), destroying millions of acres of forest and ...
This Is the Polestar Phone: Everything You Must Know About the $1,000 Android Phone
The migration between the technology and the automotive worlds happens in both directions. Tech firms are trying to expand in the automotive space using different approaches, sometimes developing cars from scratch. Car companies try to bet bigger on software, of... (continue reading...)
5 Smarter Purchases Than Balenciaga's $12,500 Pantashoes
My mom has never understood why I decided to buy a loud, old, Japanese car for the price of a modern, comfortable German vehicle. We're all built differently. So we enjoy different things in life. Once I started explaining why I bought an RX-7, at least she stopped nagging me about it. And ...
BMW 4 Series and i4 refreshed in new tech and design update
Exterior changes include a new matte chrome kidney grille surround and silver mesh air intakes Coupé, cabrio and saloon gain updated climate control vents, subtle exterior trim details and new LED headlights The BMW 4 Series and electric BMW i4 have become the latest models ...
2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Hits the Dyno, Makes 568 HP at the Wheels
The E-Ray isn't the most powerful series-production Corvette of them all. That title goes to the C7-generation ZR1, and come summer 2024, said title will go to its long-awaited successor. GM's Chevrolet division quotes 655 horsepower from the rear-mounted small block and front-mounted electric ...
Man Refuses To Sell 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for $38,000, Says He Feels Insulted
Some cars are inherently cool, and the second-generation Pontiac Firebird is one of them. Specifically, late second-generation models that can be associated with the 1977 film ‘Smokey and the Bandit’. Come to think of it, the Firebird is more embedded in pop culture than its twin sibling, ...
2025 Nissan Frontier Spied With Minor Styling Revisions, Could Feature Digital Cockpit
Derived from the NP300-series Navara, the Frontier was redesigned in 2021 for the 2022 model year. Produced in Mississippi, the mid-size truck is due a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year. Our spy photographers captured two camouflaged prototypes testing in the United States of America, ...
Rendering: 2025 Chevrolet Nomad Is a Muscly Shooting Brake With Camaro ZL1 Roots
Certain car companies (ahem, Mercedes!) call their sporty station wagons shooting brakes, yet we all know what this term normally stands for three-door estates. Just like coupes should only have two doors. Do you remember the golden days of motoring when real shooting ... (continue reading...)
The Year's Most Promising and Lightweight Family-Friendly Travel Trailer Is From England
As you know, I'm always on the lookout for the most affordable and amazing travel trailers and RVs the world has to offer. This time around, our journey takes us to the UK, where we meet a camper like very few others: the Discovery. The name says it all. Dear lovers of the greater outdoors and ...
smart Concept #5 Previews Brand's Largest Vehicle Yet
As you're probably aware by now, smart Automobile is a completely different company from smart GmbH. The easiest way to explain it comes in the form of Chinese automaker Geely, which established a joint venture with Mercedes in 2019. Otherwise put, Mercedes-Benz Group AG is providing the design ...
Europeans Are Hellbent on Making Satellites to Beam Electricity Down from Space
Earlier in April news broke of a British company called Space Solar reaching an important milestone in its race to become the first to harness solar power in space and send it back to Earth for our daily use. That bit of news opened our appetite for more details on the topic, and what do you ...
Autocar magazine 24 April: on sale now
This week in Autocar... We list the 100 best new cars on sale and detail the electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class, plus much more besides This week in Autocar, we list the top 100 best cars on sale today and detail the new electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class. *News* The new ...
GWM Ora 03
Distinctive Chinese EV is good value, but annoyances prevent it from being recommendable It’s a common playbook for emerging car manufacturers: launch with a product that might be a long way from the establishment on quality but it’s so keenly priced that it’s impossible to ignore. Then ...
Mattel Reveals Three Unexpected Hot Wheels Cars
I have been thinking about adding something to my bucket list. I have never attended a major Hot Wheels convention. Smaller meets are still cool, but aren't quite as epic as the real thing. I'll try to visit one this year and report on my findings. I remember seeing an entire hall of diecast ...
Red and Green Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Meet at the Dragstrip, Who Will Prevail?
Do you like apples? I do because I strongly believe in the saying, 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away!' So, how about a red and a green 'apple' served as Mopar appetizers at the local quarter-mile racetrack? Sorry, I couldn't help but think about green and red apples the ... (continue reading...)
Digitally Reborn Chevrolet Avalanche RST Gets a Virtual Chance to Shine Brightly
After the first three months of the year, the American car market looked almost the same at the end of last year, with the Ford F-Series on top and the Chevrolet Silverado in hot pursuit. The best-selling nameplates for the entirety of 2023 were, of course, the Ford F-Series wi... (continue ...
Retro-Futuristic Cadillac Luxury Sport Coupe Design Project: Should We Dream of Blackwing?
Whenever you try to do a pole of some of Cadillac's greatest cars, a few names constantly pop out everywhere as specialists are unanimously fond of the V16, Eldorado, and CT5-V Blackwing. For sure, it's kind of a 1% reduction sauce to only speak of these three, as the list can be much more ...
2025 Ford Mustang Hybrid Potentially Teased Performing AWD Burnout
Stop me if you heard this one already, but Ford appears to be preparing a hybrid version of the Mustang for 2025. The newcomer was potentially teased by the Dearborn-based automaker during the Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Celebration Livestream (fast forward to the 30:55 mark of the attached ...
Ryan Gosling's Carpool Is a Hilarious, Fast-Paced Tribute to the Stuntmen in 'The Fall Guy
The tagline for the latest Ryan Gosling vehicle is simply "the stuntman becomes the real hero." In Hollywood, stuntmen are hardly ever the sung heroes because leading men hog the spotlight, but here's The Gos doing just that – with some help from director David Leitch and Universal Pictures. ...
2025 Lamborghini Urus SE Goes Official With Plug-In Hybrid V8 Muscle, Packs 789 Horsepower
The most powerful internal combustion series-production sport utility vehicle of them all comes from Sant'Agata Bolognese. Replacing the V8-only Urus S and Urus Performante, the Urus SE is best described as the Italian brother of the 2024 model year Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. To be ...
Diable Is $3.7M of Riva Yachting Excellence With a Perfect Exterior and Italian Interior
What makes a boat or yacht worth the money? It all depends on who you ask, but generally, whenever you look to buy a multi-million dollar floating dream, the criteria are rigorous, to say the least. That said, let's dive into the Diable to see what an asking price of around $3.7 million will ...
This 2025 Ford Mustang Pickup Truck AI-Generated Rendering Will Offend Enthusiasts
Have you ever imagined the Ford Motor Company making a Mustang-styled ute? As it happens, the folks at Real Automotive did. Contrary to what some Mustang and coupe utility enthusiasts might be thinking, Real Automotive specializes in AI-generated renderings that are presented as being real. ...
How Volkswagen plans to conquer the Chinese EV market
VW's new ID Code concept represents a strategic shift in China Localised development working at 'China speed' is critical to the brand's future in the region Volkswagen will attempt to grow its share of the electric car market in China by accelerating development through ...
Tesla Dodges Questions About the Robotaxi, Teases Ride-Hailing Service Coming Soon
Given Elon Musk's recent pivot to robotaxi, we expected Tesla to offer more details during the first quarter earnings call. Instead, Tesla executives bluntly refused to answer the questions while teasing a new ride-hailing feature coming to current vehicles. Musk also said that Tesla is in ...
2025 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe and i4 Get M4 CSL-Inspired Laserlight Taillights
Not even three months after BMW revealed the facelifted 4 Series Coupe and Convertible, the German automaker unleashed the revamped 4 Series Gran Coupe and zero-emission i4. From the standpoint of exterior design, Laserlight taillamps first seen on the M4 CSL open the list of changes. The ...
BMW Has a Super-Sleek, Futuristic, Electric Flying Yacht. It's Being Sold at Auction
In 2023, at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, where BMW was one of the main sponsors, the automaker revealed to the world The Icon, their first collaboration with boat startup Tyde and the first step towards revolutionizing the yachting sector. Every company talks a big game when they're ...
2025 KTM 450 Rally Replica Unleashed to Trump All Competition in Next Year's Dakar
The Dakar Rally is not only one of the oldest competitions of its kind but also one of the most grueling. Dating back to 1979, the race pits against each other some of the world's most daring drivers and riders, in control of some of the most spectacular two- and four-wheeled vehicles ever ...
This 1969 Plymouth GTX Has Two Features That Make It Super Rare
Originally introduced as a full-size car, the Plymouth Belvedere was downsized and re-assigned to intermediate duty in 1962. Plymouth redesigned the midsize in 1964, giving us the automobile that spawned iconic muscle cars like the Road Runner and the GTX. The Satellite was the firs... ...
Hyundai Recalls 31,440 Genesis Vehicles Over Fuel Pumps That May Fail
Hyundai Motor America is recalling the 2022 to 2023 model year Genesis G80, G90, GV70, and GV80 for a low-pressure fuel pump assembly issue. As it happens, the impeller may deform, leading to mechanical resistance that could result in the shutdown of the fuel pump. According to the South Korean ...
Tesla Cybertruck Weekly Production Surpassed 1,000 Units, 4680 Cell Production Well Ahead
Tesla marked a new production milestone for the Cybertruck and is now focusing on reducing production costs. This is helped by an impressive ramp-up in the 4680 cell production, which has become more cost-effective as the output increases. Tesla expects both to lead their market segments by the ...
New Mini Aceman EV brings 252-mile range for £35,720
The Aceman is priced from £31,220, with first deliveries due this autumn New model sits between Cooper and Countryman with passenger space given priority; hot JCW on the way The all-new Mini line-up has been completed with the reveal of the Aceman, a raised, Renault Clio-sized ...
2025 MINI Aceman Debuts With Front-Wheel Drive, WLTP Range Tops 406 KM
Remember the subcompact MINI Paceman from 2012 through 2016? Its heir apparent will be revealed in the flesh tomorrow at the 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition with front-wheel drive and a choice of two high-voltage batteries. Why China and not the home market of the BMW Group ...
2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance Gets a Digital Gullwing Makeover. Do You Agree?
The 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, to be held between April 25 and May 4 at the New China International Exhibition Centre, will gather some mighty fine introductions. A lot of global automakers will strive to capture the imagination of Chinese customers ...
Tesla accelerates production of more affordable electric cars
New EV models will arrive soon, confirms company boss Elon Musk, promising more information on 8 August Tesla has reignited speculation that it will launch an affordable electric car, following reports that plans for an entry-level Tesla Model 2 had been scrapped. Speaking on the ...
This '92 Corvette Wants To Be Your Guilty Pleasure, Needs Your Name on the Dotted Line
The used car market is far from stabilized, as some models cost more money than they did a couple of years ago. And we don't mean those high-end collectibles that keep a good chunk of the petrolhead crowd up at night, but some traditional rides. This story focuses on the second example, ...
H1000 Caddy CT5-V Blackwing by Hennessey Is Rightfully Nicknamed the 'Destroyer'
At least this particular H1000 Caddy CT5-V Blackwing built by Hennessey, seen in the video embedded below, is called by the team a 'destroyer of tires.' Others could destroy many other things – the owner's wallet, the family piggybank due to incessant gas thirst, or some Ford, GM, and Mopar ...
$0.99 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Is a Mysterious Barn Find, Rotting Away in a Yard
Trans Am sales went through the roof in 1979, becoming the best year in the history of this nameplate. Pontiac produced 211,453 Firebirds, and the Trans Am accounted for more than half of this number. Over 117,000 units rolled off the assembly lines in 1979, with the base Firebird remaining the ...
Puma Drones Used Extensively by the U.S. Military Get Autonomy Capabilities
Most of the drones currently being used by the militaries of the world still need a human operator to control them. From the small, first-person view (FPV) drones extensively used in Ukraine to the much larger ones deployed by the Americans for surveillance and strike purposes, these vehicles ...
Rolls-Royce Dawn Spins Its New Disc Wheels Like a Grand Touring Champ
The Rolls-Royce Dawn and Wraith saga ended last year when the British luxury automaker pulled the plug on both models. Nevertheless, that hasn't left a deep void in the company's lineup, as it now has the two-door Spectre to cater to the needs of its deep-pocketed GT enthusiasts. &... (continue ...
Dacia Duster
With a more sophisticated platform, design-savvy look and fresh tech, has this all-new version lost sight of the model’s value appeal? How much car do you really need? It’s a question Dacia has been answering quite expertly for the past decade by nailing the fundamentals and saving on the ...
1965 Pontiac GTO Emerges From Dry Storage With a Secret Many Won't Discover
Most people who walked into a Pontiac dealership in 1965 ended up ordering a hardtop, with the carmaker producing 55,722 units this year. The convertible was the runner-up but its demand significantly lagged behind the hardtop, which kind of makes sense, considering it was also the most ...
Customer Accuses GM of Sharing Data Without Consent, Increasing Insurance Costs
The more technologically advanced cars get, the more data they must handle. And like traditional software developers, carmakers are now facing another challenge: protecting users' data. ... (continue reading...)
Lotus Europe boss leaves after a year
Johnstone joined Lotus from Volvo Mike Johnstone is understood to have made the decision himself, and is said to be planning to stay in automotive Mike Johnstone, Lotus’s commercial vice-president and the brand’s most senior executive in Europe, is leaving the company, Autocar ...
There's an All-New Mazda6 Dubbed EZ-6 in China, But There Are Way Too Many Caveats
Mazda Motor Corporation isn't fully (or solely) behind the Mazda EZ-6 sedan and the Arata concept presented at the 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024 - instead, Changan Mazda Automobile Corporation Ltd. takes the spotlight. True, Changan Mazda, as the name ...
Toyota Unveils bZ3C and bZ3X Electric Crossovers in Beijing, One of Them Is a "Cozy Home"
Toyota has arrived at this year’s Beijing Auto Show with two new battery-electric crossovers in the bZ3C and bZ3X. The former looks like a smaller Crown, whereas the latter is more of a traditional SUV. Both are part of the carmaker’s multi-pathway approach to achieving carbon neutrality. ...
Arcfox to Zeekr: Star cars 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 has returned for the first time since 2019, bringing a whole host of exciting unveilings from some of the world's most renowned names - plus some radical ...
Lotus commercial chief leaves after 18 months
Johnstone joined Lotus from Volvo Mike Johnstone is understood to have made the decision himself, and is said to be planning to stay in automotive Mike Johnstone, Lotus’s chief commercial officer and the brand’s most senior executive in Europe, is leaving the company, Autocar ...
Here's an Easy Way to Make That Cheap Tesla: Model 3 Hatchback Gets Rendered
Tesla is on everyone's lips, all over again, especially if you're an enthusiast of the American EV manufacturer and energy company or an interested investor. So, let's talk about that 'cheap' base model once again – even if only digitally. (continue reading...)
New Mazda Arata Concept Shown at Beijing, Previews Future Tesla Model Y Rival
Mazda has kicked things off a notch at the 2024 Beijing International Motor Show by unveiling two brand-new products. The first one is called the EZ-6 and will likely be christened the EZ-60 when it arrives in Chinese showrooms later this year, and the second is known as the Arata. But what ...
New Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV Debuts With Decent Looks and 870-Mile* Total Driving Range
It's not only Western automakers that have taken the 2024 Beijing Auto Show by storm with multiple premieres, either local or international, but several Chinese brands, too. Chery is one of them, and their latest product is called the Tiggo 9 PHEV. Wait a minute, haven't we already seen this ...
Reborn Smart Fortwo ‘crucial’ to brand’s future
Smart owners Geely and Mercedes are looking for other firms to collaborate with Tiny city car remains part of the "ID of the brand" despite shift to crossovers and SUVs Smart has begun design work on a new version of the Fortwo city car – with design chief Gorden Wagener saying ...
Zeekr unwraps Volkswagen ID Buzz rival
The Mix is based on the same SEA platform as the Smart #1, #3, #5 and Volvo EX30 Geely-owned premium brand unveils five-seat MPV, twinned with Smart #5, at Beijing motor show Chinese EV maker Zeekr has launched a sleek electric MPV to rival the Volkswagen ID Buzz at the ...
Modded Mercedes G-Class Is a Six-Wheel Monster, Eats American Pickup Trucks for Breakfast
This Mercedes-Benz started out in life as a G 350d. With four wheels, that is. Was. Because that life is long gone. Now, it has three axles, six wheels, a huge ride height, and looks like it eats American trucks for breakfast plus some crossover SUVs instead of bread. A Ukrainian shop, Jeeps ...
Wild Lotus Evija X revealed as 2011bhp Nurburgring record-hunter
Colossal rear wing tops exposed carbonfibre bodyshell Track version of electric hypercar has already claimed the third-fastest 'Ring time – and has more to give Lotus has officially revealed a wild one-off reworking of its Evija electric hypercar that has already claimed the ...
Tesla Cybertruck Is a Hot Commodity, This Is How Much Tesla Gives You at Trade-In
Resale value is one of the most important criteria when choosing a vehicle. Following Tesla's aggressive price cuts in 2023, EV owners have seen one-third of their vehicle's value wiped out. This means the resale value is much less than anticipated, making financing a new car purchase more ...
Next-Gen 2026 Mercedes-Benz V-Class Mule Spied With Electric Power
From constantly renewing its passenger car lineup to expanding its product portfolio, Mercedes has a lot on its plate, including new vans and minivans. This story is all about the next-generation V-Class/Vito, which is currently in the making. Mind you, it will be a good while until it arrives ...
5 Most Fascinating Concept Cars Produced by Cadillac
For decades, the ultimate expression of American mass-produced automotive luxury, Cadillac has also developed some of the industry's most fascinating concept cars. Founded in 1902 and acquired by General Motors seven years later, Cadillac is currently one of the ol... (continue reading...)
Everything You Need to Know About F1 24's New Gameplay Features
Developer Codemasters uses a lot of fancy words when bragging about how they "revolutionized" F1 24 and implicitly the series by adding and changing a great deal of gameplay systems. F1 24 is coming out on May 31 and costs $70 for the Standard version or 90 bucks for the Champions Edition. ...
Kia Recalls 2024 Sorento for Incorrectly Assembled Power Steering Wiring Harness
Kia America has identified an issue affecting certain examples of the 2024 Kia Sorento. The subject crossovers have been produced with a motor-driven power steering wiring harness that may be incorrectly assembled. If said wiring harness becomes damaged, that would result in a reduction or a ...
Alfa Romeo Junior Digitally Becomes a Subcompact Hair Blower With Summer Dreams
Alfa Romeo keeps making headlines with the Junior. The model was initially known as the Milano, yet after a dispute with the Italian government, the automaker agreed to give it a new name. Now, the subcompact crossover is back in the limelight with a second body style. Fret not, fe... (continue ...
The Ford Mustang Joins the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Fleet, Drivers Wanted!
The police forces in North Carolina will now have one more ace up their sleeves in their attempt to catch perpetrators. They will be driving Ford Mustang GTs. However, they need drivers! Ford has been rolling out several vehicles specifically designed for police over the years. They have ...
BMW-Powered Land Rover Defender OCTA Officially Firing Up Its Engine on July 3
The most exciting member of the latest generation Land Rover Defender family, the OCTA, is due this summer. The model will be officially unveiled on July 3, following a series of exclusive preview events worldwide. Land Rover has just made the official announcement, adding that its rival to the ...
Project EVO Is Van Der Valk's Largest Custom Superyacht in Terms of Both Length and Volume
With a history of over fifty years in the high-end yachting industry, Dutch shipyard Van der Valk is still pursuing luxury and innovation, trying to outdo itself with each new project it reveals. The yard has announced it has begun construction on a new custom superyacht that will be its ...
This 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Restomod Is Only a Wishful Thinking Vision, Sadly
Unfortunately, the sixth generation of the iconic Chevrolet Camaro marked the end of the current lineage for the legendary pony car nameplate in December 2023, when production ended. Even worse, there's no successor on the horizon just yet. The big problem is that General Motors might take its ...
GWM Ora 07 prototype drive
Ora's second UK-bound model offers 402bhp and 354 miles of range for around £35,000 Arriving this summer, the *Ora 07 saloon* will expand the Chinese firm’s UK line-up to two, joining the smaller Ora 03 (née Funky Cat) hatchback. Ora, owned by powerhouse GWM, will use quirky ...
2024 Buick GL8 PHEV Is GM's China Minivan With VIP and Aviation Seats
A lot is happening in China's automotive world these days, as the 2024 Beijing Auto Show has officially opened its gates today, April 25. Local and international automakers are attending the car event, which comprises many local and international premieres. We spent our morning presenting you ...
Mini Countryman
Mini goes large with a ‘compact’ SUV that’s bigger than a Nissan Qashqai This is the BMW Group’s third swing at the idea of a family-sized modern Mini. The Mini Countryman SUV has been around as a model since 2010, but until now it has had the aura of a water-tester model – a gauge ...
5 Awesome Yet Forgotten Mitsubishi Performance Cars
When you put together "Mitsubishi" and "performance" in the same sentence, the word "Evo" usually follows. But while there's no denying that the rally-bred, Lancer-based Evolution is the Japanese carmaker's most iconic performance series, it wasn't its only great performance model. ...
Retired International School Bus Was Turned Into Cozy Tiny Home Using Recycled Materials
Turning an old vehicle, be it a school bus, an ambulance, or even a cargo trailer, into a dream mobile home is no easy feat, but folks who are willing to invest time, labor, and money into such a project don't see it as a difficult endeavor either, but as a challenge and an opportunity. ...
5 Greatest High-Performance Yenko Chevys
Based on popular factory-built Chevys, these five mean machines became muscle car legends thanks to the performance makeover they got at the hands of Don Yenko and his crew. Founded in 1949 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Yenko Chevrolet was one of two Pennsylvania-based dealerships owned by ... ...
MG Cyberster electric roadster on sale now from £54,995
MG claims the Cyberster is designed for the "new generation of sports car drivers" First sports car from brand in its SAIC era has 496bhp and 535lb ft of torque, plus to 316 miles of EV range The MG Cyberster has been priced from £54,995 in the UK and is available to order now, ...
Tesla Put an End to the EV Battery FUD When It Solved the Model S Problems After 2015
One of the most widespread urban legends claims electric vehicles are not worth the money because their batteries will wear out, and a replacement is too expensive to make sense. However, a recent study shows that battery failures have been exceedingly rare, especially after Tesla solved the ...
Super-Rare Six-Cylinder 1969 Rebel SST Last Ran in 1989, Thinks Smoked Tires Taste Best
Probably one of the greatest engines ever to come out of Detroit was two cylinders short of muscle fame, made by a brand that no longer is with us today. Also, it cared very little about what others thought of it (but cared a lot about what its owner felt). American Motors Corporation wasn’t ...
Drone Fires 10,000 Rounds at Pickup Truck in Arizona, Obliterates Everything in Its Path
Impressive as they may be from a capabilities standpoint, many of the military drones currently fielded by the U.S. are not meant to fire machine guns at their targets. Sure, they can drop grenades and launch missiles, but machine guns are a bit trickier to integrate. And yet that's exactly ...
BYD Unveils Radical Ocean-M Concept, Production Version To Hit the Market Later This Year
BYD has just unveiled the Ocean-M concept at the 2024 Beijing Motor Show. The concept car previews a future production model that the automaker will launch in the third quarter of the year. The Ocean-M looks like a hot hatch with extreme design, coming to fight the Ioniq 5 N in terms of looks ...
Beautifully Restored 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Shows Off Rare Color Combo
By 1969, Ford had three performance-oriented Mustangs in showrooms: the GT, the Shelby GT350, and the GT500. But that didn't stop the company from rolling out three more beefed-up rigs. That year, Ford introduced the Mach 1 and the Boss twins. While the Mach 1 was ... (continue reading...)
Blast From the Past: Chevy Monte Carlo Drags 1947 Mercury. Someone Takes a Double Win!
The good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube are back to their usual venue - Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey. Usually, they go for contemporary skirmishes, but now they can't miss some feisty 'Old vs. Older' action. You would think that a small (continue ...
New Genesis G80 EV Magma Concept Unveiled, Previews Future Tesla Model S Rival
Genesis is celebrating its third anniversary since launching its models in China. Hyundai's premium car brand is present these days at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show with several vehicles, including the all-new G80 EV Magma Concept. The 2024 Genesis G80 EV Magma Concept is the second electric ...
Royal Navy Uses a Bottle of Beer to Christen Its Sixth Astute-Class Sub, the HMS Agamemnon
If you are familiar with Greek mythology, or you've at least seen 2004's Troy movie, then the name Agamemnon might ring a bell or two. Not the most impressive of Greek kings, Agamemnon ruled over Mycenae and took point as the leader of the Greek army during the Trojan War depicted ...
2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance With Unplugged Performance Carbon Aero Kit Looks Terrific
Fresh out of the oven, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance is a fine-looking machine. But in case you want to crank up the eye candy to eleven, Tesla specialist Unplugged Performance has got you covered with an aero kit made from carbon fiber. First and foremost, prospective customers are ...
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Is a True Z11 Pace Car With Bad News Under the Hood
Launched in 1966, the Chevrolet Camaro was GM's first pony car. And just one year later, it became the first bowtie-badged vehicle to pace the Indianapolis 500. In 1969, it also became the first nameplate to pace the iconic race twice. The Camaro has since led ... (continue reading...)
Android Auto 11.8 Now Available With a Change Google Probably Forgot About
Google started the Android Auto 11.8 rollout a few days ago, but as per the company's typical (and often frustrating) approach, the new version comes without a changelog. It means it's impossible to tell what's new in this ve... (continue reading...)
Zeekr Mix: VW ID Buzz rival radically rethinks the family car
The Mix is based on the same SEA platform as the Smart #1, #3, #5 and Volvo EX30 Ex-Bentley boss Stefan Sielaff has reinvented the MPV, but it's not coming to the UK Geely electric brand electric Zeekr has reimagined the family MPV in a space-liberating redesign that harks back ...
Dodge Demon 170 Drags Chevy Corvette E-Ray, Someone Doesn't Even Stand a Chance
This race – between the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 'Last Call' special edition and the mid-engine performance hybrid version of the C8 Chevrolet Corvette, E-Ray, is like a narrow meeting at the precipice of past and present. No, not the future; that one is still electric. &... ...
Next generation Volkswagen California to be revealed on 7 May
Volkswagen says the new California concept is the “future of the camper van" Next-gen campervan previewed with more space, hybrid power, improved kitchen and a second sliding door The new Volkswagen California campervan will be officially revealed on 7 May, boasting extensive ...
Man Refuses To Sell Modified 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe for $36,250, Good for Him?
When I think about the Buick Skylark, I think about a nameplate capable of adapting to passing trends throughout multiple generations. Even as the U.S. grappled with fuel shortages and environmental issues, the Skylark embraced change and shifted towards efficiency without sacrificing style. ...
Harley-Davidson Rapid Raptor Is a Street Bob Hiding Under Beautiful Custom Work
Part of the mighty Softail family of motorcycles, the Street Bob is at the time of writing one of the most alluring propositions for riders wishing to try out Harley-Davidson's machines for the first time. "Stripped down for the street," as its maker describes it, the bike is affordable, easy ...
What a Drama! Someone Bought This McLaren F1, Drove It for 14 Miles, and Decided To Sell It
Pay a fortune for a car, drive it for 14 miles, and sell it. We, mortals, can't possibly understand. But in a world where car enthusiasts pay around $20 million to buy a car they don't even drive, that move is not the most extravagant that can be. However, it is quite a drama to look at a car ...
Texas Man Refuses To Sell Supercharged 1972 Chevy Camaro for $56,000, Crate V8 Is a Beast
The second-generation Chevrolet Camaro was unveiled back in 1970 and put into production that same year. It was longer and wider than its predecessor, and it was considered by its creators as more of a “driver’s car” than the first-gen model. In fact, they used to call this thing the ...
The Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance Leaves the BMW i4 M50 in the Dust
Tesla upped the ante with the refreshed Model 3 Performance, which many believe was worth the wait. The electric performance sedan is more refined and competent, offering many enhancements that make it a worthy rival to the best BMW has to offer. People who tested the Model 3 Performance claim ...
NBA Star Luka Doncic Shows His 1968 Chevy Camaro Wrapped in Pink and Purple, Not His Idea!
Luka Doncic got his 1968 Chevy Camaro wrapped in pink and purple. The move is part of an advertising campaign that he is doing for the Jordan Brand he has a contract with. He pulled up in style at the Game 3 of the Dallas Mavericks first-round series against the LA Clippers. The Luka 3 color ...
Retro-look Toyota Land Cruiser priced from £74,995 in the UK
The new Land Cruiser's chassis is 50% more rigid than its predecessor, said Toyota New version of Toyota's venerable 4x4 off-roader receives design inspired by the classic FJ60 The new Toyota Land Cruiser has been priced from £74,995 in the UK, with the rejuvenated ...
This Single-Level Tiny House Mixes Spaciousness With Convenience and Practicality
With real estate getting more and more expensive, tiny homes are seen by many as a solution to turn their vision of joining the ranks of homeowners into reality. Designs with single-floor layouts and ground-floor bedrooms have become very popular lately among tiny dwellers, and builders are ...
BMW Recalls Older 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series Vehicles Over Safety Concern
Just over 5,760 examples of the 2014 to 2015 model year BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, and 4 Series have been recalled in the US market. According to BMW of North America, these cars have been assembled with head airbag inflators that may rupture. The iffy head airbag inflators bear part numbers ...
Virtually Revived 2026 Dodge Nitro AWD Becomes a Quirky Supermini for America
Stellantis is no stranger to shrinking certain nameplates to fit their current needs – just look at the recent Opel Frontera going subcompact and fitting with the crossover lifestyle to succeed the outgoing Crossland. They also created an entire culture of economie... (continue reading...)
Tuned Ford Mustang Thinks It's a Fire-Spitting Dragon, Puts On a Light Show Like No Other
The new generation Dodge Charger Daytona would leave the chat if it had a soul. After all, it can never engage in a flame-spitting contest, as its electric powertrain won't let it. Plus, the ICE-powered ones won't sound as good as this V8 Ford Mustang, even if it gets the straight-pipe ...
1965 Chevrolet Impala SS Comes Out of Long Storage, Complete and Ready for Restoration
Launched in 1958 and promoted to a stand-alone series a year later, the Impala was already becoming an automotive invasion in the early '60s. In 1965, the Impala became the first car in the United States, whose sales surpassed 1 million units in one year. It was an incredible achievement that ...
This 1980 Ford F-150 Is a Three-Pedal Pickup That Costs Less Than a New Maverick
America's favorite pickup sweetheart, the Ford F-150, has proved its mettle countless times over the decades, hence why it is still a top seller. But not everyone can afford a brand-new one, and a select few couldn't give a flying hoot about it, as they still think the older iterations boast ...
Katy Perry Brags About Her Cybertruck on X, Gets Trolled for It
Bragging on social media, the never-can-win modern trap: you're damned if you do and damned if you don't. For celebrities, though, showing off on social media is more than just a sure way to get validation from complete strangers; it's their entire livelihood. Pop star and Idol judge Katy Perry ...
Peugeot 5008
MPV turns SUV. Does the new Peugeot 5008 offer the best of both worlds, or neither? When it was launched in 2010, the first-generation Peugeot 5008 was exactly what you’d expect of an MPV. It had an impressively flexible interior, it was an undemanding car to drive, and it adhered doggedly ...
5 Fastest Landspeed-Record-Breaking Vehicles
While most people settled for vehicles that took them from point A to point B, a few thrill-seekers built these wingless planes on wheels that reached astonishing speeds. Since the first automobiles emerged at the dawn of the 19th century, people have pushed the limits of speed to ever more ...
Tuned Audi RS Q8 Looks Like Batman's Daily Driver
Enthusiasts have always considered the Audi RS Q8 a budget-friendly alternative to the Lamborghini Urus. And it is one, as it builds on the same platform. But then again, so do the regular Q8, as well as the Q7, Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Bentayga, and Volkswagen Touareg. A fresh-off-the-lot ...
Cruiser RV's Twilight Habitat Can House Your Traveling Extended Family for Around $35K
The hunt for the perfect travel trailer or RV seems to be a never-ending struggle. However, some manufacturers do come close, and one of those crews is Cruiser RV. The machine? The one and only Twilight, a family-loving lineup with a little bit of everything. If the name Cruiser RV rings ...
NHTSA Opens Recall Query Into Tesla Autopilot Safety Concerns Following Software Update
Last year, Tesla rolled out an over-the-air software update for every single Tesla produced for the US market through December 2023. Said "recall" was prompted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which reviewed close to 1,000 crashes involving the Autopilot system. ...
M551 Sheridan: An American Light Tank Hated By Everyone (Until It Wasn’t)
What makes a tank a failure? Does it have to have a drivetrain so unreliable you have to carry a spare transmission in the trunk? Does it need to ignite its ammo box and send the turret into low-Earth orbit when even a marginally competent anti-tank weapon hits the hull? Or maybe it's just ...
Hellcat v Demon Is the All-Challenger Muscle Car Drag Race That Can Only End in One Way
A little over half a century ago, people with absolutely zero understanding of cars decided that the automobile was a major contributing factor to atmospheric pollution and that it should be crucified. Well, luckily, they didn’t succeed in their strive to turn cars into motor wagons once ...
Deluxe Sprinter Camper Van Boasts an Incinerating Toilet and Many Other High-End Features
I'm intrigued by camper van builds that come with uncommon features. That's why, as soon as I stumbled upon this luxurious tiny home on wheels with an incinerating toilet, I knew I had to share it with you. Moreover, as you'll soon see, other things besides the toilet set this mobile home ...
New BYD electric hot hatch could pack more than 300bhp
Strip away the BTCC-style aero work and Ocean is obviously a Volkswagen ID 3 rival New concept previews rear-driven BYD Ocean-M hatchback, which is tipped to get a racey range-topper BYD has revealed an outlandish hot hatch concept at the Beijing motor show, previewing an ...
Hennessey Dyno Tests 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, Baseline Numbers Are Very Good
A forbidden fruit in the United States prior to the 2024 model year, the Ranger Raptor is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 in this part of the world. Available with a four-cylinder diesel in a number of markets, the Ranger Raptor for the US of A develops a mighty 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet (583 ...
The best cars in life are free... of pointless options
Even April showers can’t dampen our feelings about the Clio 1.0 TCe Prior drives a standard Renault Clio, which ends up being better than the market's most expensive machines Diminishing returns is something I used to understand well with cars. It was a simple concept ...
CATL Unveiled the Shenxing Plus, World's First LFP Cell With 4C Ultra-Fast-Charging Tech
CATL is again pushing the boundaries of the LFP chemistry with the Shenxing Plus battery. This LFP battery can add 370 miles of range in 10 minutes of charging. According to CATL, the Shenxing Plus is the world's first LFP battery with 4C ultra-fast charging, and it makes it possible to build ...
Rivian R2 Possible Configurations Teased in Survey Sent to Reservation Holders
Rivian won't start deliveries of its R2 compact SUV until 2026, so there is little information about its configurations and performance. A survey Rivian sent to R2 reservation holders suggests these details are not yet set in stone. Rivian asked for feedback about the most compelling battery ...
This Fully Loaded 2005 Ford GT Was Kid Rock's Ride, Now Selling for $600,000
There is a chance the name Robert James Ritchie may not mean all that much to the people who are not really into certain music genres, like say hip hop, rock, rap, country, or heavy metal. But even these people can recognize the musician by his alias: Kid Rock. And that recognition is exactly ...
F1 24's Career Mode Seems Inspired by RPGs Like Diablo and Destiny, and It's Awesome!
Recently, game developer Codemasters bragged about their brand-new revolutionary gameplay features in the upcoming F1 24 regarding tire temperature, Drag Reduction System (DRS), dynamic handling, and the slipstreaming model with Computation Fluid Dynamics. Now, they're taking the new Career ...
This Sci-Fi-Inspired EV Boasts Eye-Catching Looks and Performance To Match 900 CC Bikes
If you search Google for the name "Real Motors," chances are it'll come up with nothing; just give it a few minutes to catch up. That's because Real Motors is a new kid on the electric motorcycle block, and their Ares is how they're making their entrance, and oh, what a way to break the mold. ...
remote charging: Electric Skoda vs the Sahara
How challenging will it be to introduce EVs everywhere? Autocar's James Attwood takes a 4x4 Skoda Enyaq to the desert with a glovebox full of range anxiety pills Ouarzazate is known as the gateway to the Sahara – and the driveway to that gate is Morocco’s N9 highway. The road ...
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Falls Victim To Fire, Now Only Duct Tape Can Keep It Together
A recycled car parts shop was notified about the arrival of a Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. All cars that end up with them are complete write-offs, with no chance whatsoever to get back on the road. And the 'Stang makes no exception. This used to be a car that wowed the crowd. You know how people ...
Genesis Reveals First Details of Refreshed GV70 Compact CUV, New Sport Package in Tow
The luxury South Korean automaker is presenting novelties left (in China at the ongoing Auto China 2024) and right (at home in South Korea), so let's see what's so fresh about the upgraded Genesis GV70. The 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, is currently ...
Mercedes gives upcoming EVs a more traditional look
The facelifted EQS saloon was the first model to receive a traditional front grille Brand wants its electric and combustion cars to be more obviously related as people are now 'used to electric cars' Mercedes-Benz will introduce more classic design cues for the next generation ...
Watford Gap services: inside an unlikely motoring landmark
With its colourful history, Watford Gap has acquired the status of cultural icon From virtual reality to securing enough energy for EV chargers, the UK's most famous services will soon be replaced Jimi Hendrix thought it was a nightclub, in their early days The Beatles regularly ...
Digitally Blacked-Out Toyota Land Cruiser Feels Ready to Hunt Wrangler and Bronco Prey
The Japanese automaker has catered to the American market intensely over the past few months – they introduced at nationwide dealerships the 2024 GR86 affordable sports car, the N400 Tacoma mid-size pickup truck, as well as the returning 2024 Land Cruiser (Prado or 250 in other regions). The ...
Too Bad It's Not an Impala: Forgotten 1958 Bel Air Is All-Original and 99% Complete
The Bel Air was the model that brought home the bacon during the '50s, but the last years of the decade brought a major full-size overhaul that turned this model into the backup plan for most buyers. 1958 witnessed the introduction of the Impala, Chevrolet's newest and coolest kid on the block, ...
New Lamborghini Urus SE Learns Mandarin, Goes on Display at Beijing Auto Show
After the grand unveiling at the VW Group Media Night a few days ago, the Lamborghini Urus SE, a plug-in hybrid version of the Italian brand's super crossover, is now on display at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show in China. The latest addition to the company's electrified vehicle lineup dwarfs the ...
Ford Maverick Drags Trio of Ford Mustangs, Obliteration Comes From a Nine-Second Wonder
Today, the Ford Maverick nameplate signifies a Mexico-built unibody compact pickup truck that's quickly becoming a massive hit with customers thanks to its rugged good looks, available hybrid powertrain, and accessible MSRPs. However, the Blue Oval company has us... (continue reading...)
Super-Rare 1967 Olds 442 With W30 Muscle Smokes Tires Any Day of the Week, Twice on Sunday
“With only 500 being made, you don’t see ’em too often.” To be accurate, five hundred-two units, it’s close enough as it is. The numbers represent the production run of a famous option package, the hottest numbers of the GM Oldsmobile division, the 442 W30 from 1967. The year marked ...
Californian Joby Air Taxis Could Soon Be Flying Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Close to getting the green light from the FAA (the Federal Aviation Administration) for its electric air taxi, the California-based Joby is also expanding its international presence. As soon as next year, this American-made eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) will be one of the first ...
Yamaha XV920 Fujara Is a Custom-Built Virago Cafe Racer Bordering on Perfection
Based in the quaint Slovak town of Stara Tura, Earth Motorcycles is one of those lesser-known custom bike workshops that could easily hang with the big boys. The firm is a two-man endeavor run by Vlado Dinga and Ales Tomis, with the former being its founder and primary decision-maker. We’ve ...
1977 Chevrolet Corvette Emerges From Storage After 36 Years With Only 15K Miles
With the convertible no longer around, the Corvette coupe had the time of its life in the late '70s, as sales were continuously on the rise. The 1977 model year witnessed another record, with Chevrolet producing 49,213 units. While the Corvette was also becoming more expensive, Chevrolet tried ...
2025 Chevrolet Corvette Gains New Colors, New Z51 Spoiler, New Z06 Wheel Finishes
Rather than a mid-cycle refresh, the 2025 model year Chevrolet Corvette brings only a handful of changes. For starters, Sebring Orange Tintcoat Metallic will return to the exterior paint color palette. It joins the new-for-2025 Hysteria Purple Metallic and Competition Yellow Tincoat Metallic. ...
Thieves Steal Seven Dirt Bikes, Have No Clue AirTags Track Their Every Move
Apple's AirTag has rapidly become a must-have device not only for the primary goal they were launched for – tracking small items like car keys and wallets – but also for more advanced capabilities like monitoring vehicles and more expensive goods. Apple customers discovered that AirTags are ...
The Class C Alora Boasts a Hidden Garage and Flawless Interior All Set on a Ford Transit
Over the years, I've encountered countless motorhome designs across North America, so naturally, I started exploring a bit further out. On this journey, I arrived in the UK, where I found one of the most welcoming and home-feeling Class C RVs I've seen in a while. Time to explore the Alora. ...
Kill It With Fire Before It Lays Eggs! Those Times the Prius Got Its Own Camper Conversion
Toward the end of 1997, the world would finally be able to go out and buy a Prius. Years down the line, this hybrid vehicle would go on to be subject to intense scrutiny but an equal share of love, too. Heck, even countless after-market manufacturers focus on nothing more than this ...
This One-Off Ducati Monster 821 From France Has Something of a Sports Car Vibe
Be they new or old, Ducati Monster models are extremely (though unsurprisingly) popular in the custom bike world. As the versatile naked bikes they are, these machines offer a ton of room for builders’ imagination to really manifest itself, and the results are often astounding. That’s ...
Bugatti Veyron on Aftermarket Wheels Wants To Make You Forget About Modern Hypercars
It's been nearly a decade since Bugatti officially discontinued the Veyron, yet this modern-classic hypercar keeps a good chunk of the petrolhead crowd up at night. Back then, the Molsheim brand was all about establishing records, so the Veyron Super Sport was the fastest car in the world ...
Nash Palm Beach: Remembering the One-Off Rambler Dressed in a Tailor-Made Italian Suit
Based on the first successful American mass-produced compact, the elegant Palm Beach could've been a worthy successor to the Nash-Healey and a thorn in the side of the Chevrolet Corvette. Founded in 1916 by former General Motors president Charles W. Nash, the Nash Motors Company survived on the ...
Two Tesla Cybertrucks Drag Race a Plane, Someone Should Have Stayed at Home
The Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast is the world's fastest pickup truck. The tri-motor version runs from zero to hero in 2.6 seconds. But is that really enough to beat an airplane in a drag race, though? The Cybertruck Cyberbeast is quicker than the quickest pickup truck, the Rivian R1T, ...
Rick Ross Buys Cybertruck, Last Year He Said Teslas Take You Where the Government Wants
Rap VIP Rick Ross finally got his own Tesla Cybertruck. All celebrities do it, so there was no way he would just sit and watch everyone else having fun with it. He even ditched his fear of being taken by the car with full self-driving capabilities wherever the government wants, as he said back ...
Urus SE vs. Performante: Which Is the Hottest Lamborghini SUV?
A lot has changed at Lamborghini since the unveiling of the LM002 after the mid-80s. Back then, the Sant'Agata Bolognese had only the Countach to cater to deep-pocketed supercar fans, and the iconic Rambo Lambo was pretty much a military vehicle. In the meantime, the Italian firm has become ...
Kitsch-Stream Is a Retro Airstream Guesthouse That Will Take You Back to the Groovy 1950s
Camper outfitters and renovators have proved time and again that, with a bit of creativity and ingenuity, they can breathe new life into any old, rusty RV. While each transformation is special and unique, not all RV renovations can make you obsess over them the way this 1950s-themed Airstream ...
Hot Wheels Camaro ZL1 Looks Perfect After a Few Upgrades
I'm away from home for an international event these days. I needed groceries, and the store I walked into had a diecast section. There were many Matchbox cars in there,but I decided against buying any. For several years, I have been contemplating the idea of getting into custom-made models. ...
Ferrari Purosangue Drags Lamborghini Urus and Almost Ends Up Regretting It
When it comes to amazing SUV drag races, things rarely get any better than a Ferrari Purosangue going up against a Lamborghini Urus Performante in a classic quarter-mile battle. Many mainstream language experts claim "Purosangue" is some sort of hidden Leonardo da Vinci-like code that means ...
Custom-Made Suzuki GS850 Is Packed Full of Classic Cafe Racer Flair
Run by the Testillano brothers, Nitrocycles has been out there killing the custom motorcycle game since 2014. The shop operates out of Madrid, Spain, but their projects made waves far beyond the borders of their home country over the years. That should come as no surprise given how well they ...
This Pet-Friendly Camper Van Is a Cozy Tiny Home on Wheels With a Hidden Bathroom
Converting a camper van by yourself for the first time can be challenging. However, it's nothing that healthy doses of creativity and determination can't solve. Take the example of this couple, who built their dream tiny home on wheels with no prior experience. Meet Shay, Luis, and their ...
Chevy Announces Three New Head-Turning Colors for the C8 Corvette, They Aren't Really New
You don't need to do anything to get heads turning in a Chevy Corvette. Just turn the engine on and cruise down the street, and the car will do everything that needs to be done to steal the spotlight for pretty much any other car out there. However, Chevrolet is giving it a helping hand with ...
Russians Make a 240-Lb Set of Mud and Snow Tires Out of 12,000 Nails, Get a Flat Tire
Steel is a great material, a foundation block of modern civilization's vastly intricate construct. However, despite its universality, the iron-carbon alloy has certain limitations that prohibit its use in several applications. For example, one of the oldest inventions of man – the wheel ...
The eBoho XL Tiny Aims to Be the Best Getaway. Electric, Too
They do say that simple is best, don't they? Wisconsin-based tiny house builder Escape Traveler, maker of what has been dubbed "the most beautiful tiny house in the world," would like you to believe that it's true – and is offering their own builds as an example. Escape Traveler has been ...
The Hunt Is on for the New Hot Wheels Collector Edition Porsche
I have always been a big fan of foreign languages. I can speak a bit of Italian, French, and Japanese. But it doesn't end there. My friends are always shocked to hear how many strange words I can mutter. Let me tell you this: remembering all the different (continue reading...)
Harley-Davidson XL1200C Kimera Is a Sportster Cafe Racer Warranting a Closer Look
Here, at autoevolution, we love a good throwback article showcasing the great custom motorcycles of the past. Such projects are just as alluring today as they were at the time of their completion, so it makes perfect sense for them to continue getting all the attention. Take, for instance, this ...
BMW R 18: The German Cruiser That Challenged Harley-Davidson
The cruiser segment of the motorcycle industry is not only one of the most lucrative for the companies doing business here, but also one of the most spectacular. That's because cruisers have always been at the top of the motorcycle game, and they're also some of the most custom-friendly ...
This Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Was Traded In For a Velocity Restomod, Now for Sale
Ordinarily, a 2022 Aston Martin DMS Superleggera Coupe would be old new for us. Undoubtedly still a phenomenal twin-turbo V12 super grand tourer with all the charm of a Bond film, just not quite as fresh in the mind of most folks the way newer models are. But the reason this particular example ...
Finding All Spots Occupied at a Charging Station Is EV Owners' Biggest Stress Now
People used to mention high prices, limited range, and long charging times as their biggest fears when considering an electric vehicle. However, things have changed, and EV drivers' biggest fear now is not finding a free spot when arriving at a charging station. According to a recent study, 75% ...
Turquoise 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air Garaged Since New Waves Goodbye to Owner After 51 Years
1958 was the year when the entire Chevrolet full-size lineup received a major overhaul, with the GM brand breathing new life into its automotive strategy and using the difficult times to regain the number one spot in the domestic market. The Bel Air and the Impala pushed Chevrolet back to the ...
2025 or 2026 Toyota Corolla Reveals a Sleek CGI Design Across Imagination Land
The Japanese automaker is currently focusing on several models in America – the 2025 Crown and Crown Signia crossover SUV, the 2024 Tacoma (N400) mid-size pickup truck, the 2025 Camry best-seller, and the all-new 2025 Toyota 4Runner off-road SUV. These are just some of their latest novelties ...
Man Takes on Dealership and Wins in Modern-Day Version of David vs. Goliath
This one goes out to all of you who have ever felt cheated or in any way betrayed by a system that not just takes advantage of them but rolls over them like they were ants. El Gaucho de Salta is the hero we didn't know we had but definitely needed for taking on a dealership – and winning. ...
980-HP Keyvany 'Keypuro' Throws Ferrari Purosangue's Elegance Down the Drain, Urus SE Too
Auto China 2024 was simply riddled with international stars like the Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology, Mercedes-AMG G 63 S E Performance, smart Concept #5, or Genesis G80 Magma EV. However, one of them blew everyone out of the (PHEV) water, the 2025 Lamborghini Urus SE. (continue reading...)
Man Buys Abandoned BMW E24 That Has Been Sitting for 18 Years for One Single Reason
He didn’t need this car, but he bought it anyway. He just wanted bits of it. He found the 1990 BMW E24 sitting in a yard, almost swallowed up by vegetation, with tree blocks obstructing the wheels and branches growing inside the cabin through the rotten floor. It had been sitting there since ...
Inside China's £6k mini-EVs: Geely Geometry Panda driven
Amid calls for Europe to embrace a new class of tiny electric cars, we sample one of China's best-sellers The Geely Geometry Panda Mini EV is better equipped than many used cars costing £6000. It has a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, a reversing camera, air-con and electric windows. One ...
What If Alfa Romeo Went Down the 408 & Crown Route With a High-Riding Giulia Sedan Next?
The Italian carmaker was just involved in a huge debacle concerning the appropriate name for its latest model introduction. As such, maybe it's not afraid to innovate even more after escaping the scandal unharmed. If you asked us about Alfa Romeo a couple of years ago, we would have lamented ...
La Viva Tiny Is a Family House With Plenty of Personality and Even More Space
One of the biggest misconceptions with tiny houses, besides their relative affordability, is that they're not family-friendly. A tiny house may work wonderfully for a couple of adventurers or travelers, or even, in some cases, for a family with older kids, but they seem to have limited ...
Check Out This 'Approximate Rendering' of the Upcoming Bugatti Chiron Replacement
Back in March, the Bugatti Rimac CEO teased some big things for the French ultra-luxury hypercar maker – including a new powerplant to succeed the iconic W16 engine plus the successor of the Chiron. Some automakers have adapted to the changing conditions of the mark... (continue reading...)
This Forest River Camper Is a Hybrid Between a Comfy Destination Trailer and an Overlander
Fueled by people's desire for adventure, freedom, and flexibility, traveling the world in a mobile habitat has become a new form of luxury. The steadily growing interest in RV travel has fueled all kinds of innovations in the industry meant not only to enhance the overall travel experience but ...
Tesla Updates the Cybertruck With Cool Off-Road Goodies, Locking Differentials Included
To many people, the Tesla Cybertruck is still a work in progress, with many missing features five months after delivery start. As revealed in a Top Gear exclusive video, the Cybertruck will soon gain some long overdue off-roading features. These include new off-road modes, working front and ...
This Compact Tiny House Is All About Modern Minimalism With a Bohemian Twist
Mobi House is not only one of the most prolific tiny house builders worldwide but also one that's known for its Scandinavian-inspired creations that maximize functionality while adding a modern-rustic touch. The Zinnia-Begonia tiny takes this to the next level by creating a whimsical ambiance ...
Why Mercedes is now X-raying its crash tests
Linear accelerator scans the crashing vehicle from above Mercedes' system can generate 1000 images a second, detailing how materials deform - crucial for in-car safety Witnessing the sheer violence of a crash test in a closed facility for the first time is a sobering ...
Apple Car Nostalgia: Nearly Half of Xiaomi Car Buyers Have an iPhone
Apple has already killed off the Apple Car project, giving diehard company fanboys no option but to look elsewhere when buying a new car. According to official numbers, many order a Xiaomi car.&... (continue reading...)
Someone Is Already Flipping a 2024 Ford Bronco DR, And They're Asking Two Times the MSRP
It has long become a common thing for rare production vehicles to become money-makers for smart people who purchase and then flip them for much more. We are used, however, for the flip to happen some time after the vehicle came into existence, because all such wheeled treasure need a bit ...
One-Off Kawasaki GPX600R Cafe Racer Combines Retro With Futuristic in Seamless Fashion
Building custom works of art may not be Jordi Soldevila’s primary occupation, but he can certainly deliver an amazing project when he sets his mind to it. The guy has been documenting some of his builds on social media over the years, mostly relying on Instagram to make his bike-modding ...
Jeep Recon 4x4 primed for 600bhp EV and hybrid option
The Land Rover Defender rival is a sibling to the fabled Wrangler Hardcore off-roader to get removable doors and 373-mile range in EV form, but unlikely to be pure-ICE The Jeep Recon off-roader could be offered with a hybrid powertrain as well as an electric one when it arrives ...
Tuning Fairy Virtually Visits Mercedes' G-Class Electric, Do You Like the CGI Makeover?
If you had asked us about a possible electric G-Wagen from Mercedes a few years ago, we would have told you that you were tripping. However, the three-pointed star brand has brought its iconic off-roader with a premium twist into the EV world with a zero-emission version dubbed the G 580 with ...
BMW M3 Touring Becomes an Unofficial CS in G-Power's Hands
The BMW M3 Touring will blow two candles off its birthday cake this June, and since the official unveiling almost two years ago, we've seen the Audi RS 4 Avant and Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance Estate rival in all kinds of scenarios. This also includes receiving a few visits from certain ...
2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Coupe Arriving Summer 2024 With Mild-Hybrid Turbo I6 Muscle
The hard-topped sibling of the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Convertible is coming to a dealership near you with standard active rear-axle steering and fully variable all-wheel drive. To arrive stateside this coming summer, the CLE 53 Coupe shares the convertible's rather fancy inline-six engine. Fancy ...
5 Outrageous Aircraft-Inspired Concept Cars
The aircraft industry inspired many automotive designs and technologies over the years, but these five concept cars have taken the aircraft-inspired theme to a different level. Though automotive designers have been inspired by aircraft from the early age of the automobile, shor... (continue ...
Unrestored 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Emerges With Rust Holes and Continental Kit
Introduced in 1955 with Chevrolet's first mass-produced V8 engine, the Tri-Five sold like hotcakes. Chevrolet moved no fewer than 1.77 million units that year. Impressively enough, almost half of them left the factory in range-topping Bel Air trim. The four-door sedan was the ... (continue ...
Monegros Is a Limited-Series Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE You Can Order Right Now
To thrive as a custom motorcycle builder, one must be open to change and ready to adapt their business strategies when required. Even a top-tier shop like Tamarit Motorcycles needs to look for ways to keep things fresh and the cash flowing. Whereas most of their projects are fully-fledged ...
Experts predict more than two million UK car sales in 2024
Cox's most optimistic outlook puts UK registrations up nearly 16% on 2023 Cox Automotive forecasts up to 2.2m registrations, but low-margin fleet sales and ZEV penalties are retail headwinds Industry giant Cox Automotive predicts the UK new car market will exceed two million ...
This C4 Corvette Wants To Be Your Maybe, Costs Less Than America's Cheapest New Car
We'd boldly claim that the latest generation Corvette is one of the best-looking ones. However, not everyone would agree. However, a used older one suddenly becomes more appealing after factoring in its cost, especially in the E-Ray or Z06 configurations, which are six-digit affairs, or the ...
Tesla Cybertruck and Rezvani Vengeance Meet in Clash of the Outrageous Titans
Rezvani trolled Tesla last month. "That's not bullet-proof. That's bullet-tough," they said about the Cybertruck. The EV seems ready for just about anything out there: road, track, and off-road. However, if the apocalypse is inching closer, the Rezvani Vengeance is one of the vehicles that can ...
Grab Groceries, the Kids, and a Speeding Ticket in this Small Block V8-Swapped '98 Explore
Ford sold over 400,000 second generation Explorer SUVs from 1995 to 2001. But by 2024, most of them have been sacrificed to the crusher gods or rusted back into the Earth from whence it came. But a small handful of these SUVs that once helped define a generation are still out in the wild. Fewer ...
Why Buy Three Demon 170s, When You Can Have a 1-in-9 1970 Coronet R/T (It's Not Original)
The Coronet is one of Dodge’s most undeservingly less talked-about nameplates despite its crucial contribution to its image and reputation. Over the years, the Coronet served as the foundation on which the ‘66 Charger was developed; it foresaw the Challenger moniker in 1959 (with the Silver ...
Old-School Chevy Camaro Drags Nasty Truck, Someone Unexpectedly Crashes Quite Hard
After days of relentless coverage from big events like Street Car Takeover or TX2K, the good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube are back to their usual venue - Island Dragway for yet another series of Test & Tune Day(s) of action. Their home locale - (continue ...
Six Airlander 10 Aircraft to Enter Service in the Scottish Highlands and Islands
Not just one, but a total of six Airlander 10 aircraft could provide emission-free air mobility in the extended area of the Scottish Highlands and Islands before the end of this decade, following an agreement between the manufacturer and HITRANS (The Highlands and Islands Transport ...
Cupra Leon and Formentor get bespoke new look
Cupra has given its Leon hatch/estate and Formentor crossover a sharper look Model range refresh brings revised styling and improved technology to make Cupra more distinct from Seat Cupra has grafted a new face onto the Formentor and Leon to better distinguish its line-up from ...
NASA Catches Laser Beam From a Spaceship Millions of Miles Away, Finds a Cat Video Inside
It's been almost seven months since the Psyche spacecraft left our planet, heading for a namesake asteroid located over 257 million miles (413 million km) away from Earth. The spacecraft won't reach its target in the space between Mars and Jupiter until 2028, so you'd expect nothing notable ...
USAF Settles on Support Drone for Fighter Aircraft, To Be Made by General Atomics
The modern-day battlefields are flooded with fighter jets and drones. Each of the two families of aircraft has a specific role to fulfill, from intelligence gathering to actual combat, and in the vast majority of cases, military aircraft and drones don't really mix. But that will change in the ...