French performance marque Alpine has provided the first glimpse at an electric compact crossover set to join the lineup in 2025. It’s called the A390, and a thinly vieled concept […]
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2026 Audi Q3 sheds camo in latest spy shots
A prototype for the next generation of Audi’s Q3 compact crossover has been spotted again. It already appears to be at a late stage of development judging by the thin […]
Stellantis working on removable vehicle windows
Jeep Wrangler drivers can already remove their vehicles’ roofs and doors, but Jeep parent Stellantis is also trying to patent removable windows for open-air driving with less manual labor. A […]
2025 Audi S3 costs $49,995, delivers extra performance
The Audi S3 has been updated for 2025 along with the rest of the A3 range The 2025 S3 has 328 hp, which is up 22 hp on the outgoing […]
Watch Fernando Alonso take delivery of Aston Martin Valkyrie
Fernando Alonso has been revealed as one of the privileged few to enjoy Aston Martin Valkyrie ownership. The double Formula 1 world champion who currently drives for the Aston Martin […]
Antonelli named Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes F1 team
Italian youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli will join George Russell as a driver at the Mercedes-Benz AMG Formula 1 team in 2025. Already widely rumored in the prior month, Mercedes formally […]
Hydrogen-powered BMW to reach showrooms in 2028
BMW will add a hydrogen-powered vehicle to its lineup in 2028, the automaker announced on Thursday. It will be a hydrogen-electric vehicle using a next-generation powertrain developed jointly with Toyota, […]
2026 Ferrari EV spied testing in public view
Ferrari’s first EV debuts in late 2025 Ferrari’s first EV will likely be a sleek SUV A price tag of more than $550,000 is expected for Ferrari’s first EV Ferrari […]
Volvo the latest to backtrack on EV pledge
Volvo no longer expects to be a 100% EV brand by 2030 Volvo currently aims to have 90-100% of its sales made up of both EVs and plug-in hybrids by […]
Scout’s electric concepts debut Oct. 24
Scout is really returning. On Tuesday, Volkswagen Group’s new Scout Motors EV brand released a teaser image and announced its electric concepts will be revealed on October 24. Scout said […]
2025 Nissan Armada goes upmarket and adds rugged Pro-4X model
The Nissan Armada has been redesigned for 2025 The new Armada is bigger and features a stiffer frame compared to the outgoing SUV A twin-turbocharged V-6 replaces the outgoing Armada’s […]
2025 Volvo EX90 3-row EV beckons the future, juggles priorities
Phone in pocket, I step into the sleek-looking Volvo EX90 EV, and as I approach this three-row SUV the driver door unlocks, the seat motors to the correct position and […]
GM patents deployable awning just like Rivian
Future General Motors vehicles could feature deployable awnings. That’s something Rivian has also tried to patent, although GM may have different uses in mind. A deployable awning was the subject […]
Redesigned 2025 Audi Q5/SQ5 guides brand makeover in U.S.
Redesigned SUV keeps the same proportions, lights up the exterior 2025 Audi Q5 uses a 268-hp turbo-4 with standard all-wheel drive 2025 Audi SQ5 employs a 362-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 […]
Stellantis develops tank turn steering system for EVs
Future Stellantis EVs might feature the ability to execute a tank turn Rivian ended up passing on tank turns The electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class can make a tank turn Following the […]
Ford working on a winch for electric trucks
Ford is developing a winch for electric vehicles that would plug directly into a charge port. It’s not unusual for winches to run off a vehicle’s 12-volt AC accessory electrical […]
These are the 10 most powerful cars on sale
It wasn’t long ago that only the most exotic of supercars had north of 500 hp, but today you can get more than double that in family crossovers and sedans. […]
Thornley Kelham breathes new life into old Jaguar XK120s
Thonley Kelham has completed its first XK120 restomod Thonley Kelham hired a former McLaren designer to pen a new body for the XK120 restomod The XK120 restomod sticks with the […]
New drivers joins the fold
Round 16 of the 2024 Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend The race takes place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza located near Milan Franco Colapinto replaces Logan Sargeant at […]
Next-gen Mercedes S-Class planned with gas and electric power
Eighth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class due around the end of the decade Gas and electric versions of new S-Class will feature similar styling but different platforms EQS likely to be phased out […]
Ariel E-Nomad concept previews potential lightweight, off-roading EV
Ariel redesigned its Nomad off-roader in July, and a new concept version powered by batteries indicates the British company is considering offering its customers an electric option. The concept is […]
Polestar’s new CEO comes from Vinfast and Opel
There’s been a change in leadership at Polestar. The Swedish performance EV marque on Wednesday named industry veteran Michael Lohscheller as its CEO. He replaces Thomas Ingenlath who has resigned […]
Mercedes-Benz AMG PureSpeed enters final testing
The PureSpeed is the first member of Mercedes’ Mythos series of low-volume specials Mercedes will build 250 examples of the PureSpeed, with help from Pininfarina Power will likely come from […]
2025 Mini Countryman priced from $39,895, offers gas or electric power
The redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman has two gas options and one electric The electric Countryman has a 212-mile range estimate Driver assistance offers hands-free driving in some situations The redesigned […]
2025 Genesis G80 goes easy on the eyes, relatively easy on the wallet
A few key design tweaks make this mid-size sedan better looking than ever. The G80 is meant for calm commuting, not canyon carving. The G80 offers a great value in […]
2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch steps out from Bronco’s big foot
Sasquatch packages can be fitted on the Outer Banks or Badlands models Sasquatches add Bilstein shocks, all-terrain tires, skid plates, and other off-road accessories Every 2025 Bronco Sport comes with […]
Simulated shifts on EVs make them worse
Don’t expect a system simulating the feel of a gas-powered car with a multi-gear transmission appearing on an electric vehicle from Porsche. Hyundai employs such a system on its Ioniq […]
GM developing Endurance Mode for EV racing
General Motors has filed a patent application for an “Endurance Mode” to help stretch range of an electric vehicle during races. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office […]
Stellantis is redesigning how launch control works for future hybrids
Future Stellantis performance hybrids could have launch control, a newly discovered patent filing indicates. A patent application for a hybrid-specific launch control system from the automaker was published by the […]
Ford designs pivoting trailer hitch
Ford engineers have designed a trailer hitch that pivots out of the way when not in use. Described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark […]
How to do a burnout with an automatic transmission
Burnouts are polarizing. Some folks love them, while others see them as a way to waste money, rubber, and time, as well as a clean pavement in some cases. We […]
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class 350e plug-in hybrid arrives for $61,050
Mercedes-Benz new electrified option for its top-selling GLC-Class called the 2025 GLC 350e plug-in hybrid. It’s arriving in U.S. showrooms now and costs $61,050 including a $1,150 destination charge. The […]
2026 Audi Q5 Sportback spied for first time
New generation of Audi Q5 arrives soon Crossover to ride on Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture Production for U.S. market likely to stay in Mexico A redesigned Audi Q5 debuts […]
Aston Martin on the hunt for its first car
The Aston Martin Heritage Trust, a charitable organization set up to help preserve the history of Aston Martin and oversee its museum, is on the hunt for the first car […]
See NASCAR’s electric race car prototype in bare plant-based body
NASCAR’s proposed electric race car aims to be sustainable in more ways than just its powertrain. The prototype electric race car, which was first shown in July, features a body […]
2025 VW ID.Buzz gets $61,545 price, 234-mile range estimate
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz will cost between $61,545 and $71,545 EPA-rated range for the 2025 ID.Buzz ranges from 234 to 231 miles per charge The 2025 ID.Buzz will arrive in […]
2025 Cadillac Escalade inches upmarket with all the screens for $89,590
The gas-powered 2025 Cadillac Escalade gets the electric Escalade IQ’s design tweaks. Inside the Escalade factors in more than 55 inches of displays and touchscreens. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade will […]
BMW recalls over 720,000 vehicles due to water pump short circuit
BMW has issued a recall spanning nine of its vehicle lines, though only certain model variants built between the 2012 and 2018 model years are affected. The cause of the […]
Here are the 12 greatest of all time
GM’s first pony car debuted Sept. 12, 1966 The Camaro was discontinued after the 2003 and 2024 model years Great Camaro models include the ZL1, IROC-Z, and Z28 For the […]
2025 Audi RS 3 brings updates, including revised chassis
The Audi RS 3 has been updated for the 2025 model year along with the rest of the A3 range. The updated A3 was first shown in March and the […]
Kalmar returns with modern take on the Porsche 959
Kalmar Automotive is a Danish company that specializes in restomodding Porsche 911s, particularly the 993 generation. It entered the U.S. earlier this year with help from California’s Canepa, starting with […]
907-hp Lamborghini Temerario revealed as Huracán successor
Behold the Lamborghini Temerario, the new V-8 plug-in hybrid successor to the top-selling Huracán. The new supercar made its debut on Friday in California as one of the stars of […]
Current Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car bows out with special edition
Mercedes-Benz AMG used 2024 Monterey Car Week currently underway in California to bid farewell to its hugely successful GT3 race car based on the former AMG GT sports car. The […]
Rimac Nevera R aims to carve the corners
When Rimac revealed the Nevera in 2021, the Croatian brand intended the 1,914-hp electric hypercar to be a GT of sorts, with plenty of performance but also the comfort to […]
Lab Eleven Porsche 911 restomod rolls into Jay Leno’s Garage
From Singer to Kalmar, there’s no shortage of high-quality Porsche 911 restomods to choose from. Lab Eleven is yet another entry in this genre, and on a recent episode of […]
2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series gilds the classic roadster
The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series to arrive in Red Ambience and White Ambience versions Maybach SL changes to a two-seater with a softer suspension tune Uses the 577-hp twin-turbo […]
993 Porsche 911 Speedster is latest Sonderwunsch one-off
Porsche has reminded us that it’s not only new models that can be customized by its Sonderwunsch personalization program, but also classics. The automaker used the backdrop of 2024 Monterey […]
Acura Integra Type S HRC flaunts high-performance parts
The Acura Integra Type S provides plenty of thrills with its rorty turbo-4 power and agile moves. It even performs well on a racetrack, but now it appears Acura wants […]
2025 BMW M5 Touring plug-in hybrid nets 717 hp, costs $122,675
BMW brings its M5 wagon to the States again, at long last For the privilege, you’ll need $122,675 The M5 Touring pumps out 717 hp and the possibility for 25 […]
2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Corsair get large price hikes for mid-range models, minor otherwise
Lincoln on Wednesday announced the 2025 changes to its midsize Nautilus and compact Corsair SUVs. Both get small price hikes for most models, but big hikes for their mid-range versions. […]
2025 Aston Martin DBX707 leans harder into exuberance
Two-and-a-half tons shouldn’t move like this. But the 2025 Aston Martin DBX707 just keeps snaking through tight and twisty Napa Valley roads like a smaller sport sedan. The DBX707’s dance […]
Mazda EZ-6 electric car goes global, U.S. unlikely
The Mazda EZ-6 sedan will be the automaker’s first global-market EV, although Mazda isn’t specifically discussing plans to sell it in the U.S. Mazda unveiled the EZ-6 in April at […]
Singer Turbo Study 911 gets the slant-nose treatment
California’s Singer has revealed a slant-nose version of its 964-generation Porsche 911-based Turbo Study, applying its typical attention to detail to that iconic design. First shown as a coupe in […]
Chinese EV startup Human Horizons files for bankruptcy
Chinese startup Human Horizons, the company behind the HiPhi performance EV brand, has filed for pre-bankruptcy restructuring, Bloomberg reported on Friday. Human Horizons filed an application for restructuring with a […]
Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch Package likely coming Aug. 26
Ford has something “big” planned for the Bronco Sport, and a teaser video suggests it may be an off-road-focused Sasquatch Package similar to what Ford offers on the bigger Bronco. […]
Why different types of engines sound the way they do
Exhaust notes help give cars personalities, a trait that’s due to the different type of engines they have. Toyota has released a helpful explainer on why that is. It starts […]
Honda patents Chevy Silverado EV-like reconfigurable mid-gate
Honda is patenting its own version of the mid-gate that’s making a return on the Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV pickup trucks. First spotted by Car and Driver, […]
Rivian designs accessory system with removable hitch assembly
Rivian is looking to patent a vehicle accessory system that works like a trailer hitch. A Rivian patent application for this feature was published by the United States Patent and […]
2025 BMW i5 electric sedan starts at $68,274
The 2025 BMW i5, the electric version of the 5-Series midsize luxury sedan, returns essentially unchanged for its second year on the market. The base price is $68,275, which includes […]
VW ID.Buzz upfit brings peace, love, and electrons
Camper van conversions are in the works for the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, but not from VW Conversions will start at $7,995 Deliveries are said to begin in November Volkswagen may be […]
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona influenced by ’68 Charger, design boss’s personal car
Dodge has made a lot of money by digging into the past for the design of its modern cars. The Challenger introduced in 2008 did such a good job of […]
BMW recalls 105,588 vehicles due to starter motor that may overheat
BMW has issued a recall spanning seven of its models lines, though only certain model variants built between the 2019 and 2021 model years are affected. The cause of the […]
Meet the small Wisconsin shop that builds the best Mopar restomods
It all started with a “Tantrum.” That’s the name given to the Pro Touring-style 1970 Dodge Charger, a restomod completed by a small shop in Grafton, Wisconsin, in 2015. With […]
Range Rover Sport SV returns for second round
The Range Rover Sport lineup was expanded for 2024 with a 626-hp performance flagship model dubbed the SV, but getting your hands on one wasn’t easy as JLR offered the […]
2025 Audi SQ8 still has it, but Q7 falls behind
Refreshed 2025 Audi Q7 three-row SUV follows updates from the refreshed 2024 Audi Q8 five-seater, which carries over for 2025 A new front end, updated technology, and four different DRL […]
Shelby Cobra allegedly owned by Steve McQueen heads to auction
Any original Shelby Cobra will typically bring in the big bucks at auction, but an example coming up for sale was allegedly owned by Hollywood legend and “Bullitt” star Steve McQueen, […]
2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe slicks back its roof, aims high
The GV80 Coupes drives how it looks, which is sporty Genesis sorted out its camera-based suspension system The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe costs $81,300, which is more than the Audi […]
2025 Nissan Frontier gains new look, bigger infotainment screen
Nissan updated the Frontier pickup for 2025 The refreshed midsize pickup can tow more and can be optioned with a 6-foot bed Nissan hasn’t said how much the updated 2025 […]
Rivian R1 with Large+ battery actually packs Max battery in disguise
The Rivian Large+ battery is a Max Pack that’s software locked The Large+ isn’t an official option, rather Rivian’s reaching out to Large Pack buyers and offering it as an […]
Formula 1 cars have grown wider, longer, and heavier in the last 20 years
Making a race car bigger and heavier may seem counterproductive, but that’s exactly what’s happened to Formula 1 cars over the past two decades. Red Bull Racing recently brought out […]
2025 BMW i4 costs $58,475, delivers up to 318 miles of range
The BMW i4 receives a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year, gaining styling and other updates along with the related BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe, the two-door 4-Series coupe and […]
Carlex G-Vintage delivers a fun retro vibe for the G-Class
There’s no shortage of modified Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens, but Poland’s Carlex Design has taken a different approach from the typical testosterone-laced fare. First spotted by The Drive, what Carlex calls the […]
Rivian may be working on redesigned camp kitchen with integrated grill
The Rivian R1T’s slide-out camp kitchen is a clever EV accessory that could soon see a new iteration. A patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office […]
Electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class and GLC-Class arrive in 2026
Electric versions of the Mercedes C-Class and GLC-Class will go on sale in 2026 Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius confirmed the electric luxury vehicles on an earnings call last week The C-Class […]
2025 Ram 1500 tows like a champion
The Ram 1500 has the most power of any light-duty pickup truck, except Raptor R Hooking up a 5,000-pound trailer to the Ram 1500 doesn’t phase the truck The Ram […]
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 spied with updates
Hyundai has been spotted testing a prototype for an updated Ioniq 6 electric sedan for the first time. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but appears to wear a new front-end […]
2025 Ford Maverick Lobo revives the factory street truck
The first Lobo model arrives as an updated 2025 Maverick Lobo gets a lowered suspension aimed at on-road performance Prices have not been confirmed; it arrives in 2025 The truck […]
2024 Ford Mustang GT Performance Upgrade adds torque and speed for $995
Ford is offering owners of the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT a little performance boost by way of an over-the-air update. Using the FordPass app and paying a one-time cost of […]
Audi A6 E-Tron Sportback arrives to take over gas-powered A6
The A6 E-Tron and S6 E-Tron replace the gas-powered A6 in Audi’s lineup The A6 and S6 E-Trons arrive in the U.S. next spring or summer Audi hasn’t said how […]
2025 BMW M5 Touring debuts Aug. 15 in Monterey
The debut will take place on Aug. 15 in Pebble Beach, and BMW has already confirmed sales of the super wagon are planned for the U.S. The new M5 sedan […]
Pagani Utopia Roadster arrives as 852-hp drop-top with manual transmission
Pagani on Tuesday took the wraps off the open-top version of its Utopia supercar. The new Utopia Roadster comes less than a year after the Utopia coupe, and Pagani has […]
2025 Chevy Corvette keeps base price unchanged, adds ZR1
The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette costs $69,995 The Corvette E-Ray and Z06 both received $2,000 price increases The Corvette lineup carries over for 2025 outside the addition of the ZR1 The […]
Carlos Sainz signs with Williams for 2025-2026, takes Sargeant’s seat
Carlos Sainz has a ride for the 2025 Formula 1 season and beyond. On Monday, the Spaniard announced via Instagram he signed with Wiliams Racing for 2025 and 2026 on […]
Ford patent shows deployable roof rails and rack
Ford may be looking at reinventing roof rails and racks A deployable solution would make vehicles more efficient Ford may also be working on deployable bed fins and dive planes […]
1989 Toyota Land Cruiser restomod fuses FJ62 with FZJ80
North Carolina Toyota Land Cruiser specialist TLC 4×4 has released a new restomod that fuses different Land Cruiser generations into one capable off-roader. The 1989 FJ142 Land Cruiser maintains the […]
Icon’s latest restomod is the New School 1975 Bronco
Icon’s New School Edition 1975 Ford Bronco restomod adds modern flair A 5.0-liter V-8 sits under the hood New School Edition 1975 Broncos start at $275,000 Icon’s restomods have generally […]
Ford may be working on adaptive headlights that turn with driver’s gaze
Ford may be developing more advanced headlights that point where the driver is looking Opel, when owned by GM, was working on similar technology in 2015 U.S. headlight laws are […]
Volvo needs to keep plug-in hybrids or “will die,” according to dealers
Volvo’s CEO said mild- and plug-in hybrids are a bridge technology for EVs Volvo will continue to invest in plug-in hybrids despite planning for an EV-only lineup Dealers said Volvo […]
Alfa Romeo Junior could come to US
Alfa Romeo might change its mind about bringing its EV to the U.S. The Alfa Romeo Junior was originally named Milano, but was changed due to an Italian The Junior […]
King of the Hill climbs new heights
2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful gas-powered American production car ever ZR1’s twin-turbo LT7 V-8 uses turbos to spin up 1,064 hp ZTK Performance Package generates more than […]
Gas and hybrid Porsche Cayennes to live on beyond 2030
The fourth-generation Porsche Cayenne will be an EV The third-generation gas and hybrid Cayenne will live on past 2030 Porsche said the transition to electric cars will take longer than […]
1,527-hp Xiaomi SU7 Ultra aims for Porsche Taycan Turbo GT
Chinese startup Xiaomi aims to topple Porsche’s lap times at the ‘Ring A high performance version of the SUV7, dubbed Ultra, packs 1,527 hp Xiaomi said it plans to set […]
Hyundai Elantra N, Kona N, Veloster N, and other Ns recalled for power loss
Hyundai is recalling 54,647 N performance models for potentially-faulty fuel pumps that could lead to a loss of power. The recall disclosed by the NHTSA Monday encompasses 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster […]
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance invests heavily in speed
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance puts power above all else The plug-in hybrid has 805 hp and 1,047 lb-ft, but it’s heavy Pricing hasn’t been released, but […]
Rivian’s R3X rally-like hot hatch arriving before R3
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the R3X will enter production before the R3 No firm timeline for when the R3X, or R3, arrives has been given The R3X and R3 […]
Electric Ram trucks may feature deployable rear step that doubles as a diffuser
Stellantis is developing creative aerodynamic features for electric trucks A deployable rear diffuser can also become a rear bed step This would make active aero dynamics also a functional feature […]
Cadillac channels its past convertibles with Sollei EV concept
Cadillac previewed an electric convertible flagship in concept form The Sollei concept features a 2+2 seating arrangement in a leather and wood-lined cabin The “Sol” in the Sollei name refers […]
Land Rovers used by UK royal family planned for Pebble Beach
Land Rovers used by the British royal family will be on display at Pebble Beach The display will be the first outside of the U.K. Land Rover Classic is the […]
Ram might be working on a three-row pickup truck
The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept’s third-row jump seats might see production Ram filed a patent for the third-row jump seats The jump seats fold up into the back wall […]
This wild Porsche 928 helped make modern cars quieter
This Porsche 928 was a noise test vehicle for over 30 years The wild-looking 928 is now on display in the Porsche Museum Porsche shoved a prototype 5.4-liter V-8 into […]
Modern Honda Element revealed via patent filing
The Honda Element could return A Honda patent filing reveals an Element-like vehicle with a camper attachment A patent filing doesn’t guarantee the Element returns, but the drawing gives an […]
GM working on drone-based off-road navigation system
GM might deploy drones to scout off-road trails ahead of a vehicle The drones could relay a recommended route back to the vehicle Rivian’s filed a patent for a drone […]
2024 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix preview: More upgrades coming
The 2024 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix marks the 13th round of the season McLaren’s the only team to not change their car’s setup heading into the race weekend Red […]
Tesla Cybertruck off-road mode capabilities outlined
Tesla’s Cybertruck gained off-road modes via an over-the-air software update Cybertruck’s off-road modes include Overland, Baja, and Wade The off-road modes also enable the mechanical locking differentials The Tesla Cybertruck […]
Bentley Flying Spur Speed to gain 771-hp V-8 hybrid power
Bentley on Thursday announced that the Flying Spur will receive the automaker’s new V-8 plug-in hybrid powertrain, referred to as the Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. Bentley said the hybrid powertrain […]
Google Maps might suggest destinations based on ads you hear
Ads from streaming services might prompt destination suggestions in Google Maps in the future. Google hasn’t commented whether it’ll see the light of day. Google filed a patent for the […]
Mercedes plans DC chargers at 100 Starbucks stores across US
Mercedes-Benz will install DC fast chargers at Starbucks stores Mercedes has committed to 100 chargers initially The chargers will be in addition to a stand-alone charging network Mercedes is building […]
A beginner’s guide to the Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a hillclimb, but much more Goodwood Festival of Speed gets a theme each year The weather at the Goodwood Festival of Speed can change […]
Ex-Lamborghini R&D chief joins startup building Diablo restomods
Former Lamborghini R&D chief Maurizio Reggiani has joined San Marino, Italy-based Eccentrica to help the company build its Lamborghini Diablo restomod. He will also serve as a face of the […]
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 enters three-row EV race in 2024
The model likely to be called Ioniq 9 will arrive in 2024 as a three-row electric SUV The Ioniq 9 may share its platform, powertrain, and packaging with the Kia […]
Porsche 935 tribute made street-legal by Lanzante
Porsche surprised the automotive world back in 2018 with the unveiling of a modern tribute of the iconic 935 race car, based on the chassis of a 991-generation 911 GT2 […]
Watch Figure 01 humanoid robot train for job at BMW factory
A humanoid robot could handle some tasks on the factory floor of car plants BMW demonstrated the possibilities with Robotics startup Figure BMW and Mercedes-Benz have signed contracts for humanoid […]
Ford looking at limiting vehicle speeds at night, regardless of driver
Ford created “night drive mode” and patented the idea “Night drive mode” would limit vehicle speeds after dark; it’s aimed at first responders The system would use a light sensor […]
GM developing adaptive air intakes
GM filed a patent for adaptive air intakes with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) The inlet and outlet would be fixed with an movable element in the […]
Ariel Nomad redesigned for hilarious adventures
Ariel redesigned the Nomad The off-road sports car sports a similar look, but is new from the chassis to the powertrain Ariel hasn’t said when the new Nomad will arrive […]
Audi built the 16-cylinder super sedan it designed in the 1930s and never built
The Auto Union designed a 16-cylinder sport sedan that never got built Audi, the automaker’s successor, just built it The Auto Union Type 52 debuted at the 2024 Goodwood Festival […]
355 by Evoluto dials up a supercar wayback machine
The 355 by Evoluto restomods the Ferrari F355 Manual transmission, 8,500-rpm redline Only 55 examples will be built U.K.-based Evoluto Automobili is pitching a restomodded Ferrari F355 as an alternative […]
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 Pro focuses on aero and cooling
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 Pro joins lineup as a track-focused coupe Enhanced cooling and aero defines the AMG GT 63 Pro Pricing will come closer to the AMG GT […]
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee spy shots
The 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be refreshed The Hurricane turbo-6 may replace the V-8 engine Jeep’s next-gen hands-free driver assist system dubbed STLA AutoDrive may be an option The […]
McLaren celebrating Senna at 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed
McLaren’s latest tribute to Ayrton Senna takes place at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the Formula 1 icon’s death Senna’s nephew, Bruno Senna, […]
Google Maps for iPhone gains speedometer and speed limits
Google Maps for iPhones gains speedometer and speed limit functions The Android version of Google Maps had these functions since 2019 Apple Maps features a speed limits function as well […]
The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS arrives as the anti-hybrid
The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS brings a hybrid into the sports car lineup Porsche 911 GTS hybrids have 532 hp and 449 lb-ft of torque and do 0-60 mph in 2.9 […]
Project Midnight 2024 Subaru WRX race car aims to tame the tarmac
Scott Speed to drive Project Midnight at the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb This carbon-fiber-bodied 2024 Subaru WRX weighs just 2,469 pounds Project Midnight to make undisclosed speed record attempts […]
Death of gas-powered Porsches begins 2025 and ramps in 2026
Production of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman ends in 2025, Macan in 2026 The electric Porsche Macan costs $80,450 and is on sale now An electric 718 Boxster […]
Lewis Hamilton grabs 2024 F1 British Grand Prix win
Lewis Hamilton won the 2024 F1 British Grand Prix Dry conditions that turned wet then dry led to tire decisions that decided the race Verstappen found his pace late in […]
2025 BMW M3 CS Touring spied at the ‘Ring
A hotter BMW M3 CS Touring variant is in the works Power output in the M3 CS Touring wagon should increase to 543 hp Don’t expect the M3 CS Touring […]
Electric Mini John Cooper Works prototype heads for Goodwood
Mini will use the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed running in the U.K. from July 11-14 to present a prototype of its upcoming John Cooper Works E, the new high-performance […]
2025 Defender Octa debuts as tough off-roader packing 626 hp
JLR’s latest SUV taps some of the Ford Raptor’s expertise Its 626 hp is the most in any Defender, ever Price: More than $150,000 The Defender is already one of […]
Potential BMW Neue Klasse electric sports car spied for first time
BMW is out testing a prototype for what appears to be an electric sports car, though it isn’t clear where the car might sit in the automaker’s lineup. The prototype […]
2026 Volkswagen Atlas caught on video
Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Atlas, and the new midsize SUV already appears to be at a late stage of development. It’s expected to debut […]
2024 F1 British Grand Prix preview: End of triple-header
The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship heads to the U.K. this weekend for the British Grand Prix. The race, which serves as round 12 on the current calendar, marks the […]
2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe spied with updates
Mercedes-Benz is in the midst of developing an update for its GLE-Class range, and a prototype for the updated version of the GLE 53 Coupe from AMG has been spotted […]
National Corvette Museum opens sinkhole exhibit 10 years later
Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole in the Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined exhibit Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole in the Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined exhibit Exhibit […]
Koenigsegg determines cause of Jesko fire in Greece
Following a thorough investigation, Koenigsegg has determined the cause of a fire that resulted in one of the company’s $3 million Jesko hypercars burning to the ground in Greece in […]
2026 Genesis GV60 spied with updates
Genesis engineers have been spotted testing a prototype for an updated version of the GV60, the Korean luxury brand’s debut electric vehicle. The prototype is heavily camouflaged but a few […]
Nyobolt’s electric sports car shows 5-minute fast-charging in action
When it comes to sports cars, small and light is the ideal. Heavy battery packs make that hard to achieve with EVs, but U.K.-based Nyobolt claims to have the solution. […]
Koenigsegg resets 0-249-0 mph record again with the Jesko Absolut
Koenigsegg once again breaks the speed and braking record of 0-400-0 kph The Jesko Absolut beat the Koenigsegg Regera and Rimac Nevera The records were set using the same Michelin […]
2025 SQ6 E-Tron lights the road ahead for Audi
2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron goes on sale in November for about $15,000 less than the Porsche Macan EV Audi’s PPE architecture has more efficient and powerful motors than other SUV […]
2026 Audi RS 6 E-Tron electric super sedan takes shape
Audi’s A6 E-Tron electric midsize sedan due for a reveal later this year will spawn both S and RS versions aimed at performance fans. A prototype for the S6 E-Tron […]
2025 Polestar 4 simmers an SUV-coupe-sedan stew
Polestar follows up the 3 SUV with a coupe-like 4 with seats for five It’s fast but flappable: the 4 has scalding electric power, but the ride needs fine-tuning With […]
Cyber-Hummer EV aims for 300 miles of range with 1,000 hp for $98,900
A conversion morphs the Hummer H1 into an electric SUV dubbed the Cyber-Hummer The Cyber-Hummer uses Tesla powertrain components for 1,000 hp Cyber-Hummers cost $98,900 and are said to have […]
2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival dates announced
Dates for the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival have been set Goodwood Revival will move back a weekend on the calendar for 2025 Tickets for the 2025 events […]
2025 Lexus ES holds the line for $43,190
Lexus added the Black Line Special Edition package back into the ES lineup for 2025 The 2025 Lexus can be had with a V-6, inline-4, or hybrid powertrain Costing $43,190, […]
2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore kicks off the EV convertible era
The GranCabrio Folgore is the only electric convertible available in the U.S. Faster and more fluid, the electric GranCabrio Folgore one-ups the gas-powered Trofeo The $206,995 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore arrives […]
Ferrari plots $7,500 subscription EV battery warranty
The battery is the single most expensive component in most electric vehicles, and there have been cases where replacing one after the warranty expired resulted in a bill costing more […]
2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS splits the V-8 difference
New GTS version kicks in 493 hp, 486 lb-ft of torque Porsche claims 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, top speed of 171 mph It’s $126,895 for the Cayenne GTS SUV, […]
Hardcore Xiaomi SU7 may challenge Porsche Taycan ‘Ring time
A Xiaomi SU7 prototype has been testing on the Nürburgring The prototype might be a new track-focused iteration of the Chinese Porsche Taycan competitor Xiaomi might be looking to tackle the Porsche […]
Porsche Taycan recalled for potential brake fluid leak
Porsche Taycan electric sedan recall affects more than 31,000 models The front brake hoses may develop cracks over time and leak fluid Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake […]
Rimac’s Verne robotaxi service ready to deploy in 2026
Rimac may be best known for its Nevera electric hypercar, but the Croatian technology company provides a wide array of products and services and intends to grow this in the […]
Aston Martin Valiant is Fernando Alonso’s idea of a track car
Fernando Alonso commissioned a one-off car from the Q by Aston Martin personalization program The Aston Martin Valiant is a lighter, more extreme version of the Valour Only 38 Aston […]
McLaren open to two-door body for SUV
McLaren’s working on a practical vehicle that can hold more than two occupants Both two- and four-door body styles are on the table McLaren might make an SUV, but it […]
2025 Audi RS Q8 super SUV bows with up to 630 hp
The RS Q8 performance SUV returns to the U.S. for the 2025 model year The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 returns as well, tuned to 591 hp or 630 hp in the […]
2025 Infiniti QX80 goes big on little details
Driving the 2025 Infiniti QX80 around the roads of Napa Valley, Calif., I keep noticing new details. Between the big SUV’s cool tech gadgets, luxurious cabin, numerous amenities, and new […]
Ferrari ditches native navigation because smartphones are better
Ferrari will stop offering built-in navigation systems in its vehicles The automaker sees smartphone navigation apps as the future Ferrari will offer smartphone mirroring (like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) […]
Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler plotting “death of chrome” because it’s toxic
Stellantis, parent company of Jeep, Dodge, Ram, and Chrysler, is done with chrome Walking away from chrome is a health-related decision, according to design boss Ralph Gilles VW’s making a […]
2024 F1 Spanish Grand Prix preview: First of European triple-header
The 2024 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix is round 10 for this season The Spanish Grand Prix takes place at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen currently leads the 2024 […]
Updated 2025 Audi RS 3 sets new Nürburgring lap record
The 2025 Audi RS 3 set the compact car Nürburgring lap record The RS 3 gets a refresh for 2025 with mild design tweaks Audi confirmed the updated 2025 RS […]
2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition celebrates 25 years of BMW SUVs
BMW’s celebrating the X5 SUV’s 25th anniversary A 2025 BMW X5 Silver Anniversary Edition marks the occasion, about 1,000 units will be made The X5 has been produced in Spartanburg, […]
Electric M3 will “beat everything”
An electric BMW M3 is in the works Some future electric M cars will be based on BMW’s Neue Klasse platform BMW’s M boss, Frank van Meel, said the electric […]
Bugatti Tourbillon marks new era with 1,800-hp V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain
The Bugatti Tourbillon marks a new era for hypercars as it supersedes the Chiron Bugatti said the Tourbillon costs about $4 million The Tourbillon has a V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain […]
Hot electric SUV takes shape
Audi in March took the covers off the 2025 Q6 E-Tron and confirmed the start of sales for later this year, initially in standard and sporty SQ6 grades. However, a […]
Stellantis STLA AutoDrive won’t require drivers to watch the road
Stellantis announced STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain, and STLA Smart Cockpit STLA AutoDrive will be a Level 3 hands-free driver-assist system that won’t require the driver to watch the road STLA […]
2025 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Final Edition keeps V-8 alive for one more year
The V-8-powered Jeep Wrangler 392 returns for 2025 Stellantis lied when it called the 2024 Wrangler 392 Final Edition the last call for the V-8 Wrangler The 2024 Wrangler 392 […]
Mobile munchies? This Lexus GX has a pizza oven in back
A Lexus GX Monogram concept hides a pizza oven The one-off concept features barn doors; where’s the extra cheese? The concept is unlikely to ever enter production Lexus and luxury […]
2025 McLaren Artura Spider screams with topless plug-in fun
The McLaren Artura Spider brings a raft of enhancements to the lineup for 2025 The 2025 Artura Spider costs $24,700 more than the coupe McLaren used its race-car knowledge to […]
Dodge developing active aero airfoil system for Charger Daytona
Dodge is developing active aerodynamics for its EVs The first Dodge EV to get active aerodynamics might be the Charger Daytona muscle car A patent was filed with the United […]
2025 Polestar 3, 2025 BMW M2: This Week’s Top Photos
The Polestar 3 starts deliveries in the U.S. this summer, and this week we managed to spend some time behind the wheel. The electric midsize SUV brings clean Swedish design, […]
2024 Nissan GT-R limited editions mark end of R35 Godzilla after 16 years
2024 will be the final year for the R35 Nissan GT-R The R35 Nissan GT-R lived for 16 years Nissan has already confirmed a next-generation GT-R Nissan on Friday announced […]
2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe costs $81,300, or more than a BMW X6 or Audi Q8
The 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe costs $81,300 Buyers will find the Genesis GV80 Coupe in showrooms this summer The Genesis GV80 Coupe start higher than the BMW X6 and Audi […]
2025 BMW M5 teaser shows off illuminated grille
The 2025 BMW M5 debut is in sight BMW teased the 2025 M5 on social media The 2025 BMW M5’s front end will be defined by an illuminated grille BMW […]
McLaren returns to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 26 years
The 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans marks the return of McLaren to the iconic race after a 26-year hiatus The McLaren 720S GT3 Evo will race this year McLaren […]
2025 BMW M2 now matches M3 on power
BMW’s given the M2 a bump of 20 hp The updated 2025 BMW M2 will cost $66,075 BMW’s given M2 buyers new wheel, color, and trim options for 2025 BMW […]
2025 Ford Mustang GTD Performance pack turns aero into speed
Ford revealed the 2025 Mustang GTD’s interior The automaker outlined the Mustang GTD’s Performance pack and Lightweight pack Final pricing for the $325,000-plus Mustang GTD hasn’t been announced, yet The […]
Next-gen Apple CarPlay expands to gauge cluster, controls vehicle functions
Apple has been teasing a next-generation version of its CarPlay smartphone integration system since 2022, and on Monday during the company’s annual developer’s conference we got a closer look at […]
We’ll build V-12s until they’re outlawed
Ferrari isn’t done with V-12 engines The automaker said it’ll continue development until the 12-cylinder is illegal Only two Ferraris are currently sold with a V-12 engine The V-12 is […]
Manual-equipped 2024 Ford Mustangs recalled for fire risk
2024 Ford Mustangs equipped with a manual transmission have been recalled Affected cars have an issue with the retention of the clutch pressure line to the firewall The issue could […]
EVs are the future, but gas isn’t dead
VW Group acknowledges EV sales haven’t taken off as expected The conglomerate believes EVs are still the future Current realities have made VW Group refocus and reallocate a third of […]
2025 Polestar 3 hits an electric-SUV stride
Five-seat, two-row luxury electric SUV 0-60 mph, 4.8 seconds (base); 4.5 seconds (Performance Pack) Top speed: 130 mph Range: 315 miles (base); 279 miles (Performance Pack) Launch Edition costs at […]
The first Vector W8 Twin Turbo, chassis #001, is for sale
The first Vector W8 Twin Turbo has surfaced The car’s for sale and bears a Chase #001 build plate Jerry Wiegert, founder and CEO of Vector Aeromotive died in 2021 […]
Ford designs a passenger-mounted folding tray storage system
Ford continues to find patents for clever vehicle packaging A folding tray system with three sections might fit into a future glovebox Ford might be trying to create some sort […]
2025 Rivian R1S and R1T, 2026 Toyota GR GT3: This Week’s Top Photos
U.S. EV startup Rivian introduced a major update to its debut R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, and we’ve already tested it. While the electric SUV and pickup truck may […]
2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1, 2026 Mercedes S-Class, Ford Mustang GTD: The Week In Reverse
Chevrolet teased the 2025 Corvette ZR1, we spotted the 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and the Ford Mustang GTD ripped around the Núrburgring. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor […]
People who like loud exhaust are sadists and psychopaths
A study profiled people who like loud exhaust systems Most people who like loud exhaust systems are male Fans of loud exhaust systems scored high for sadism and psychopathy If […]
Updated 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T offers up to 1,025 hp
Rivian has overhauled the R1T and R1S electric truck and SUV, but it’s mostly stuff you can’t see 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S can be optioned with dual-, tri-, or […]
Porsche Cayenne EV, Mopar ’24 Jeep Gladiator: Car News Headlines
Porsche has been spotted testing a prototype for its next-generation Cayenne which is set to follow the same electric route that the smaller Macan took for its 2024 redesign. It […]
Ineos launches Arcane Works personalization department
Ineos will offer customization of its Grenadier SUVs A new division called Arcane Works will handle the hand-built personalizations Arcane Works could morph into an in-house modification and tuning division […]
2025 BMW 1-Series, 2025 Lamborghini Temerario: Car News Headlines
BMW’s 1-Series hatchback sold overseas has been updated. While the car won’t make it to the U.S., the changes made to it should feature on an updated version of the […]
Vigilante 4×4 endows 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer with 807-hp Hellcat
Vigilante 4×4 builds an array of classic Jeeps based on custom chassis designed to support modern mechanicals as well as powertrains with outputs ranging up to 1,000 hp. Based in […]
2025 Ford Mustang GTD, 2026 Toyota GR GT3: Today’s Car News
Ford wants to clock a Nürburgring lap time of less than seven minutes with its Mustang GTD, and a prototype has been spotted testing on the German racetrack ahead of […]
2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain wagon costs $75,850
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was redesigned for 2024, and included in the range is the All-Terrain wagon which can be had for a starting price of $75,850, including a $1,150 destination […]
2025 VW Golf GTI, Alfa Romeo midsize SUV: Car News Headlines
An updated Volkswagen Golf GTI arrives for the 2025 model year, and overseas there will be a limited-edition Clubsport version packing close to 300 hp. The Golf GTI Clubsport was […]
Latest BMW art car is a 215-mph race car headed to Le Mans
BMW’s M Hybrid V8 LMDh race car is the latest in the automaker’s series of art cars—and it won’t be confined to a gallery or museum. It will race at […]
Rivian developing bed-mounted decking and cargo boxes
Rivian is working on a new system of clamps to secure cargo in the beds of pickup trucks. In a patent application filed with the United States Patent and Trademark […]
Ford patents unconventional method for battery-swapping EVs
A recently discovered Ford patent filing details an EV battery swapping system with an unusual design. Most battery swapping systems to date are designed to work with floor-mounted battery packs, […]
2025 Porsche 911, 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally: This Week’s Top Photos
Porsche unveiled a hybrid powertrain for the 911 as part of the current 992 generation’s mid-cycle refresh. It launches in the 911’s GTS grade but will eventually spread to more […]
Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck has 6,000 lb of downforce at 150 mph
Ford released the first full image of its F-150 Lightning SuperTruck The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck will have 6,000 pounds of downforce at 150 mph The F-150 Lightning SuperTruck appears to […]
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2024 Mustang Mach-E Rally: Today’s Car News
Jeep’s first electric vehicle for the U.S. has finally landed in the form of the 2024 Wagoneer S. It’s about the same size as a Grand Cherokee, but it features […]
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S kicks off automaker’s electric era in US
The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the first electric car entering production for the automaker Jeep said the Wagoneer S will go over 300 miles on a charge Pricing starts […]
2025 Cadillac Optiq, the final Bugatti Chiron: Car News Headlines
Cadillac has revealed the 2025 Optiq as its entry-level electric vehicle. The compact crossover is a twin under the skin with the Chevrolet Equinox EV, but will be loaded with […]
2025 Cadillac Optiq, brand’s smallest EV, starts at $54,000
The Optiq enters Cadillac’s EV luxury lineup as the starting point and will slot beneath the Lyriq At only about $4,500 less than the Lyriq, the Optiq aims for buyers […]
