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This Explosive Double-Decker Bus With Bar and Restaurant Inside Sold for Nearly $200K
Every once in a while, we encounter a project that is so wild that it just needs to be brought to light. That's precisely the case with Fort Brewery's double-decker party bus, a two-floor mobile restaurant with slideouts, pop-top roofs, and so much more. Folks, some vehicles redefine and shape ...
Apple Rumored To Be Mulling a Partnership With Rivian, It Could Be Anything
Rivian is bracing for a tough earnings call on Tuesday when rumors of a possible partnership with Apple surfaced. The rumors originating from "supply-chain sources" came after Apple canceled Project Titan in late February. It's unclear what this is all about or whether there will be any ...
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 87)
This week Steve gets reacquainted with the Aston Martin Bulldog... Aston Martin Bulldog driven, the RAD index, Stellantis on killing the UK car industry Episode 87 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Matt Prior and Steve Cropley talking about ...
This 1977 Trans Am Spent Its Entire Life With the Same Family, Internet Detectives Needed
The 1979 Trans Am sold like hotcakes and eventually became the most successful iteration of this model, but I absolutely adore the 1977 release. The dual square headlights, the new grille, and the flat hood made the Trans Am look better than ever. The new look rapidly impressed buyers in the ...
Lamborghini Huracan replacement to arrive in August as V8 PHEV
Huracan replacement will adhere to 'spaceship' design ethos Move to hybrid from atmos V10 is set to bring new dynamic character, enabling torque vectoring and distinct power delivery The successor to the Lamborghini Huracán will be launched in August, swapping its trademark ...
Mini Cooper SE review
Mini's fourth-generation supermini icon reaches for sleeker looks, extra range and the latest digital technology The latest ‘new Mini’ represents an interesting change of tack for its maker - and in more ways than one. Firstly, there’s the nomenclative departure. This fourth-generation ...
So Frustrating! How Waze Turned a Two-Hour Drive Into a Horrible Adventure
I'll start this story by telling everybody I've been using Waze for years. I run the app every single time I get behind the wheel. I use CarPlay wireless, and because I use Waze on every occasion, the application automatically loads on the dashboard after I turn on the engine. I rely on the app ...
2026 Chevy Malibu Morphs Into a Digital PHEV Crossover For 10th Generation Changeover
There are many discontinued cars, SUVs, and trucks that won't make it to the 2025 model year – like the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio performance lineup, Chevy's Camaro, the Ford Escape, Maserati Ghibli, Mitsubishi Mirage, MINI Clubman, Nissan's Titan, or the mighty Ram 1500 TRX. ...
A classic, remixed: Driving an electric Mercedes SL Pagoda
Prices start from £396,000 (plus a donor car) Everrati's electric luxo-mod business is picking up pace. Is a Pagoda with twice the original power sacrilege? Who spends almost half a million pounds on an electrified restomod? According to Everrati, it’s a very eclectic ...
Boating Deal of the Month: This 81-Foot Ship Can Be Yours for Just $350K per Owner
Let's face it. If you're like me, the chances of affording a yacht or superyacht in this lifetime may seem like nothing more than a dream. Luckily for you, I am a dreamer, and this next one is sure to surprise; the Living Life 3 may just be the yachting deal of the month. What is the "Yachting ...
New Bugatti hypercar has a naturally aspirated, one-metre-long V16
CEO Mate Rimac says Bugatti was planning an electric coupé-SUV before he "won the argument" for a V16 hypercar The long-awaited replacement for the Bugatti Chiron will be revealed next month, packing well over 1000bhp from a hybrid system that's based around a naturally aspirated V16 ...
The $600 Million Question: Why Is Bill Gates Selling His Hydrogen-Powered Megayacht?
To be or not to be (a megayacht owner), that is the real question. Prince Hamlet might have been tormented about life's hardships and the right approach to them, but the biggest question of the day is a $600+ million one: why did the billionaire change his mind about owning a megayacht? Back ...
Rivian Plant Retooling Paves the Way to Profitability by the End of 2024
Rivian announced the first quarter financial results, painting a rosier picture despite posting a $1.45 billion net loss in the quarter. The Normal, Illinois, factory retooling and new part designs and optimizations will allow the company to improve R1 costs by up to 50%. This makes Rivian ...
Too Rare To Pass? 53k-Mile 1972 Trans Am Sports Expensive Factory Option
For many, the best-looking Pontiac is a Firebird – a particular Firebird, to be exact: the 1972 Trans Am, the car that almost wasn’t. Due to a GM workers’ strike, the corporation considered dropping the twin cousin pony cars from its Chevrolet and Pontiac divisions, the Camaro and ...
Land Rover Defender drops six-cylinder petrol, gains four-pot PHEV
Defender 110 Sedona edition is a one-year-only special Updated Defender also adds more powerful diesel and a new V8, along with interior and trim tweaks The Land Rover Defender line-up has been shuffled, with the addition of a luxurious new seven-seater, a more potent diesel ...
Rivian R1T Is No Better Than the Tesla Cybertruck at Protecting Your Fingers
The Tesla Cybertruck received a lot of flak after owners reported that the electrically operated frunk lacked adequate anti-pinch protection. Even after Tesla improved this feature with the latest software update, people complained about their fingers being crushed. However, as Rivian owners ...
Ford Focus will not live beyond 2025 despite drop in EV demand
The Focus is currently in its fourth generation As rival firms give cars a stay of execution, Ford's CEO is "deeply convinced" EVs are the future Ford will not extend the Focus’s life cycle beyond 2025, despite the widespread drop in electric car demand that has prompted some ...
Elderberry Tiny House Strikes the Perfect Balance Between Homey Vibes and Stark Minimalism
Despite their small footprint, tiny houses have made a big impact on architecture and interior design. But though they now come in all shapes, sizes, and design styles, ranging from rustic to modern and industrial, there is no denying the appeal of farmhouse-inspired models. With their use ...
Rocket on Wheels: This 1966 Chevy Nova Is Crazy Fast, Flexes 502 Horsepower
The Nova was born in 1962, and while many people were upset to only get lazy four- and six-cylinder engines, the lack of a V8 unit had a major contribution to what this nameplate eventually became. Chevrolet Nova rapidly became one of the most popular choices for people building restomods ...
Coachbuilt by Mulliner, the Bentley Batur Convertible Prepares to Welcome Summer
The third coachbuilt Bentley of the modern era, expertly crafted by Mulliner, is the fresh Batur Convertible featuring the delightful W12 at full song with an armada of 740 ponies (750 ps). Not long ago, if you wanted the most exclusive fast Bentley, it wasn't a Speed model – it was the ...
Alvia Superyacht Is Brimming With Luxury Amenities Like a Sports Court and Wellness Center
All eyes in the superyacht industry are now on Feadship's groundbreaking Project 821, which is not only the yard's largest build to date but also the world's first hydrogen fuel-cell megayacht, but this is not the only project the Dutch shipbuilder has been working on in the last few years. ...
Hyundai considering pay-to-use in-car features, such as heated seats
Hyundai owners could soon find features such as heated seats behind a paywall Korean company will go a step beyond others in using the tech to improve features in older models Hyundai is considering introducing pay-to-use features in its cars, such as the ability to activate ...
Man Flies Halfway Around the World for a 1970 Dodge Charger That Sat Parked for 36 Years
Sam has been dreaming about this car. A classic Dodge Charger to call his own. So, when he heard about a 1970 Charger sitting in a yard in the United Kingdom, he flew halfway around the world to take it home. Now, he hopes that one day, he will be able to give the seller a joy ride in the ...
Bentley Batur convertible is brand's most expensive car yet
The drop-top Batur is the third bespoke model from Bentley's Mulliner coachbuilding division Ultra-exclusive W12-engined drop-top will comfortably exceed £2 million; just 16 to be built Bentley has taken the roof off its ultra-exclusive Batur to create its most expensive car yet ...
True 242 Goat: 1967 Pontiac GTO Emerges With Factory Surprises, YS Block
Most people who walked into a Pontiac dealership 57 years ago to order a GTO ended up ordering the hardtop. This version dominated sales in 1967 with over 65,000 units, while the convertible was far in the runner-up place with approximately 9,500 units. As most people keeping an eye ...
Land Rover Defender drops six-cylinder petrol for supercharged V8
Defender 110 Sedona edition is a one-year-only special Updated Defender also adds more powerful diesel and an updated PHEV, along with interior and trim tweaks The Land Rover Defender line-up has been shuffled, with the addition of a luxurious new seven-seater, a more ...
Rolls-Royce Unveils Cullinan Series II With Spirit, Whispers, and Fresh Clock Cabinet
Rolls-Royce presents a subtle refresh of the best-selling Cullinan. Named Cullinan Series II, of course, the ultra-luxury super-SUV is a looker, as always – though not necessarily for the better. Instead, it all depends on your point of view, and some will say that at least it doesn't feature ...
Rare American Classic in Top Shape Snatched for a Ridiculously Low Price
We can't deny the unique excitement of discovering newly unveiled superyachts and all the cool features they have to offer, but owning a classic yacht is like becoming part of history, and nothing can compare to that. As lucky as we are to witness the amazing technological innovations on board ...
Newly-launched US Airline Will Operate German-made eVTOL Jets in South Florida
Lilium, the German aviation company claiming to have developed the first eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) jet on the market, marked another milestone for its US collaborations, and this recent partnership is a major step for America's airline industry as well. Established aviation ...
Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid
The new California strongly resembles the concept shown by Volkswagen in 2023 Seventh-generation California also gets car underpinnings, interior improvements and new technology Volkswagen has revealed its seventh-generation California camper van. Set to go on sale in June ...
Good News at Last: Top Carmaker Leaves the Door Open for CarPlay 2.0
CarPlay and Android Auto have already conquered the automotive space, with most new-generation cars on the road offering support for at least one of the two platforms, their new-generation iterations are the subject of a complex controversy that has divided carmakers into two sides. CarPlay 2.0 ...
Hennessey VelociRaptorR 1000 Super Truck Goes Into Production, Looks So Vicious
The Ford F-150 Raptor R is a beast from the first moment it rolls off the production line. However, some may think it is not beastly enough. Enter Hennessey. The tuning house changed the name, the face, and the numbers of the pickup truck. The model is now going into production with vicious ...
1,050-HP Dodge Hellcat Races McLaren 570S, Absolute Destruction Is Unsurprising
The good folks over at the racing-focused ImportRace channel on YouTube are not at their usual venue - Island Dragway in Great Meadows, New Jersey, and instead, they are hunting for more great events in other places – like Pocono Raceway. This videographer has been quite prolific this year, ...
Doctor Orders a Tesla Cybertruck and Wraps It in Neon Green To Match His Ram 1500 TRX
A doctor ordered a Tesla Cybertruck and had it delivered a month ago. The EV is like nothing that he already owns. But he wrapped the electric truck in neon green to match his HEMI-powered Ram 1500 TRX. Doctor and car enthusiast, Ahmed Mahdi waited for years for his Cybertruck. He got the best ...
Lewis Hamilton Made Kylie Jenner Scream, She Instantly Regretted Getting in a Car With Him
Lewis Hamilton took Kylie Jenner on a hot lap in a Mercedes-AMG GT R at the Miami Grand Prix, and the supermodel regrets the moment she accepted the challenge of getting in a car with the seven-time Formula 1 world champion. Rocking an all-white outfit and sneakers, supermodel Kylie Jen... ...
Digital 2025 Chevy Caprice Tries to Remind the World It Shouldn't Forget About Sedans
The US automaker Chevrolet still has some passenger car offerings in its lineup – the $25k Malibu mid-size sedan, the Camaro, and a trio of C8 Corvette mid-engine sports cars. However, there are caveats. The ninth generation of the Chevy Malibu is an affordable front-wheel-drive affair, and ...
This "Questionable Surprise" Costs $2,500 and Wants To Be a Mini Cooper but Never Will
It's nothing new that China has a knack for copying just about everything under the shining sun. Oh, and when they do this, the machines they spit out end up being on a whole new level of cheap. Take, for instance, today's topic of discussion, the "minicar long-distance path adult electric ...
Autocar magazine 8 May: on sale now
This week in Autocar... New Mini Cooper rated, Suzuki Swift vs. Renault Clio, and Ferrari's new V12 flagship detailed This week in Autocar, we deliver our verdict on the new Mini Cooper, pit the Suzuki Swift against the Renault Clio, and detail Ferrari's new V12-powered ...
Fake It 'Til You Make It: BMW Puts the M Lipstick on the 5 Series Wagons. Pass or Take?
What makes a family wagon stand out from the overcrowded environment in which it dwells? Specific beauty marks borrowed from the athletic side of the family and a few upgrades to wheels and brakes. That’s what BMW thinks, and the company is now offering M Performance styling packages and ...
The Goldstein Tiny House Is a Custom Unit That Throws the Rule Book Out the Window
Because of their compact size, which has a direct impact of their degree of mobility, tiny houses don't leave much room for design or styling surprises. So, whenever a tiny that throws the rule book out the window comes along, we might as well enjoy it. In the case of the Goldstein tiny, the ...
Boeing Starliner Fails to Launch, This Time Don't Blame Boeing
And here goes another failed attempt at launching the SpaceX Crew Dragon-rivaling Starliner spacecraft. For what it's worth, though, this time it was not something Boeing did (or didn't do), but a fault with the spacecraft's launch rocket. The American-made space capsule has been trying to get ...
This 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Hides a Big Secret Under the SS Tags
If you're a Chevelle fan, I know what you think when hearing about the 1965 model year. The big news this year was the introduction of the Z16 package, which included a 396 engine with 375 horsepower. It was a fantastic engine available alongside other welcome upgrades, including heavy-duty ...
The TVR Scamander Is the Most Bonkers and Badass Off-Road Amphibian. Road Legal, Too
What's in a name?, Romeo, the perpetually tragic romantic hero, mused after he set eyes for the first time on Juliet. A rose by any other name might smell as sweet – to stick with the Shakespeare analogy –, but a name also holds the key to the essence of a thing. If you know where to look. ...
Bentley Batur GT convertible is brand's most expensive car yet
The drop-top Batur is the third bespoke model from Bentley's Mulliner coachbuilding division Ultra-exclusive W12-engined drop-top will comfortably exceed £2 million; just 16 to be built Bentley has taken the roof off its ultra-exclusive Batur GT to create its most expensive car ...
1964 Chevy Malibu SS Is a Hunk of Cold Metal More Expensive Than a Mercedes-Maybach EQS
If you really want to get noticed in your neighborhood and money is not an issue, then you can definitely go for a brand-new Mercedes-Maybach EQS. Imposing and screaming luxury through all its seams, the $179,900 German electric SUV is at the top of the food chain when it comes to carmaking. ...
2025 Volkswagen California T7 Camper Van Goes Live With Hybrid Oomph, MQB Underpinnings
Closely related to Volkswagen's T7 Multivan, the all-new California has been revealed with much pomp and circumstance. It joins the Caddy California, the slightly larger California 6.1, and the Grand California. The latter is based on the Crafter, which is the largest van produced ...
Nissan CEO: Powertrain "flexibility" key as EV demand fluctuates
Nissan remains committed to its EV objectives but will prioritise 'flexibility' Makoto Uchida commits to Nissan's long-term electrification goals, but admits "the pace may have to be adjusted" Nissan will work to offer a 'flexible' mix of powertrain technologies in response ...
Lucid Prepares Affordable Compact SUV for Late 2026 Production, Will It Still Be Around?
Lucid posted the first-quarter earnings, which were as bad as analysts expected. However, the EV startup thinks it will be around long enough to launch a more affordable model. The Tesla Model Y competitor is expected to start production in late 2026 unless Lucid kicks the bucket by then. These ...
Kia Teases New EV3, the Final Countdown Has Started
Kia gives everyone a glimpse of what the production-ready EV3 will be ahead of its global unveiling. It is the first teaser released by the carmaker that has started the final countdown before the global presentation of the entry-level model of its electric lineup. The Kia EV3 will drop as the ...
Iowa Dealer Refuses To Sell 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor for MSRP, Now They're Stuck With It
As the seller, you have a right to ask however much you want for whatever it is you’re trying to pass off to someone else. However, it would behoove you to be mindful of several factors at play, such as market value, moral value, and even the medium chosen to facilitate said sale. In this ...
2024 Genesis G80 and G90 Luxury Sedans Earn Top Safety Pick+ Awards From the IIHS
The Virginia-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has recently tested a couple of luxury sedans from the Hyundai-owned Genesis brand. Not surprising in the least, both the G80 and G90 have received the nonprofit's most coveted award for safety, that award being dubbed Top Safety Pick+. ...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Drag Races Lamborghini Urus, Internal Combustion Loyalists Won't Like It
Hyundai's most powerful series-production vehicle is – no surprises here – an electric sport utility vehicle. Developed for driving fun rather than breaking records, the Ioniq 5 N is pretty fast in a straight line. Thomas and James of Throttle House raced the spicy little crossover against ...
Electric Freightliner eCascadia Is Now Self-Driving, Just Like That One Scene From Logan
Remember that scene from Logan when he curses out those self-driving semi-trucks after nearly running into one? It’s safe to say that Wolverine was never known for his calm demeanor. Well, feel free to picture that while reading about Daimler Truck’s latest prototype, a level 4 autonomous ...
Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Series II Virtually Rides on Larger Aftermarket Wheels
This week, there was a rapid-fire sequence of some of the automotive world's most expensive luxury items – Bentley unveiled the Batur Convertible coachbuilt by Mulliner in just 16 examples, and Rolls-Royce unleashed the Cullinan and Cullinan Black Badge Series II. ... (continue reading...)
Man Refuses To Sell 1969 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe for Just $44,000, Crate V8 an Issue?
You can’t go wrong with a second-generation Chevelle. It’s one of the best-looking muscle cars of its era and what’s funny is that some people don’t realize just how different those early second-gen variants were compared to the updated 1970 model year version. Park a ‘69 Chevelle ...
Volkswagen keeps developing PHEVs as EV demand 'plateaus'
Schäfer suggested future PHEVs would use a variation of the powertrain available in the new Passat CEO Thomas Schäfer says plug-in hybrids "were a thing of the past" but now "everyone wants hybrids" Volkswagen will continue to invest in plug-in hybrid technology over the coming ...
New Volvo EX60 tipped to introduce radical production process
EX60 would slot into Volvo's line-up alongside the petrol XC60, its best-seller Mega-casting is set to cut production complexity and emissions, while also saving weight Volvo will introduce mega-casting into the production of its next-generation electric cars, due in 2026 – ...
2025 Genesis GV60 Spied With Heavy Camo Hiding Minor Design Changes, Bigger Battery
After the launch of the refreshed Hyundai Ioniq 5 in March, the Korean auto complex is preparing updated variants of the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60, all three related EVs based on the group's E-GMP architecture. Although the heavily disguised GV60 prototype suggests there might be important ...
Audi A1 designer on how he's shaped Zeekr
Stefan Sielaff tells all on the future of Zeekr and the differences between working in Europe and China Stefan Sielaff has been one of the most prominent car designers of the past few decades, working mainly for the Volkswagen Group leading the design of Bentley and Audi among numerous other ...
Family-Owned 1968 Pontiac Firebird Stored in a Garage Since 1984 Needs Nothing
1968 witnessed a significant increase in Firebird sales, as Pontiac produced over 107,000 units, up from approximately 82,500 vehicles in 1967. The Trans Am wasn't around yet, so the Firebird was having the time of its life, with the coupe accounting for most orders. Over 90,000 customers who ...
Russian Mechanics Reverse-Spin a Four-Stroke, Four-Cylinder Engine Because Why Not
Generally, combustion engines follow a standard principle of operation founded on the premise that the crankshaft spins clockwise (as seen from the driver’s seat). That’s how the powerplants are designed, engineered, built, and used. But why should a cornerstone of motoring stay unchanged ...
Teens Steal Scooter, Don't Even Think To Search for AirTags
Say what you want about Apple, but the iPhone maker certainly reinvented the tracking device world with the debut of the AirTag. The pill-shaped gadget rapidly became a must-have device for vehicle owners, as it can be plant... (continue reading...)
2025 Bentley Continental GT Convertible Plug-In Hybrid V8 Spied Testing Stateside
The Volkswagen Group acquired Bentley in 1998, but the British marque's trademark W12 engine was introduced five years later by the Continental GT. Discontinued in April 2024 after no fewer than 105,000 units were produced in Crewe, the 6.0L twin-turbo W12 will be replaced for 2025 by a 4.0L ...
Bell Turns a 429 Helicopter Into a Testbed for Autonomous Flight Technologies
Testing autonomous flight technologies is a tricky business. Many aviation companies, be they startups or established players, create entirely new aircraft for this purpose alone, and that can prove very costly. Few, however, are using existing platforms, but that, most of the time, leads ...
Lilja Is a Gorgeous Fairytale Cottage With a Modern Off-Grid Spirit
Retro-style photos were the perfect choice for this dreamy cottage on wheels that seems to belong in a magical fairytale land; still, don't be fooled – the charming Lilja is perfectly equipped for contemporary living standards and even has a wild side. The Lilja tiny house makes a strong ...
Spotless 1958 Impala Emerges With 5K Miles, Tri-Power Muscle
The Impala was born in 1958 to refresh Chevrolet's full-size efforts, and man, it really did it. The Impala pushed the GM brand back to the leading spot in the United States, helping the company reclaim first place after many years of Ford dominance. However, the Impala also turned the Bel Air, ...
Google Found a Way to Improve Google Maps Navigation During Bad Weather
Nobody likes to drive in heavy rain or during a snowstorm, not only because of the obvious hazards but also because seeing the place they're looking for on the side of the road is more difficult. Imagine you're dealing with heavy rain when trying to find a new restaurant. Despite using ...
BMW M4 joins Competition Sport line-up
Red grille outline denotes CS status; yellow DRLs reference GT racers Lighter, faster and more track-focused take on M division’s hot coupé packs 543bhp BMW has revealed a more potent and track-focused version of the M4 as the latest entrant into its motorsport-inspired ...
Most Powerful Production Porsche Is So Insane It Needs to Pace Formula E Cars to Cool Off
Porsche cars have never been for the weak of heart. Their impressive internal combustion engines have always been the epitome of vehicle engineering, a perfect blend between road capabilities and track performance. And those are traits the German carmaker also transferred over to its electric ...
American Billionaire Takes Delivery of the 'Kismet' Megayacht, His Third So Far
Just in time for the summer season, one billionaire has taken delivery of his brand new megayacht, which also happens to be his third Lurssen build and his third Kismet. Any day is a good day to be a billionaire, for sure, but today is especially good for Shahid Khan. Kismet means "fate" ...
Digital Alfa Romeo Giulia HEV Likes Junior; Virtually Turns Into a Next-Gen CGI 'Mother'
Sadly, but not entirely unexpected, Alfa Romeo's Quadrifoglio family (Giulia and Stelvio) will not make it into the 2025 model year guise in North America alongside other defunct nameplates like the Chevy Camaro, Nissan Titan, Ford Escape, Maserati Ghibli, Mitsubishi Mirage, or the mighty Ram ...
This Promaster-Based Camper Van Looks and Feels Like a Room in an Elegant Royal Villa
Camper vans are tremendously popular among outdoor enthusiasts due to their ability to take you to incredible places, their convenience, and the open-road freedom they afford. They are seen as the ultimate machines for epic adventures, so it's no wonder that an overwhelming amount of new and ...
Mercedes-Benz SL W113 Needs Half a Million Dollars to Look This Great and Be Electric
The year 1963 marked the arrival into this world of a two-seat roadster that would go on to become one of the most coveted cars of our time. A Mercedes-Benz by trade, the SL W113 was as luxurious as it could be back then, but it will forever be remembered as one of those special vehicles that ...
The Captivating Story of the First-Gen Mustang Wagon That Never Was
Also known as the Intermeccanica Mustang, this 1966 design proposal never made it into production but has inspired enthusiasts ever since. In the spring of 1964, at the famous World's Fair held in Flushing Meadows, New York, Ford unveiled an all-new model called Mustang. With a Euro-inspired ...
1985 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z Emerges With 11 Original Miles, Spent Life in an Enclosed Trailer
Even though the third-generation Camaro lost out on the muscle car status of its predecessors, it was still celebrated for its sharp and ultra-modern design, by early 1980s standards. It didn’t resemble anything else on the road, while its hatchback body style made it extremely practical too. ...
1,043-HP Ford F-150 Raptor R Drag Races Ram 1500 TRX, Henessey's Truck Is Crazy Fast
When it comes to ridiculously powerful trucks, a couple of gas-guzzling dune bashers come to mind. The recently discontinued Ram 1500 TRX packs a 6.2-liter V8 topped by an IHI-supplied blower, whereas the Ford F-150 Raptor R is rocking a 5.2-liter V8 and an Eaton TVS R2650 supercharger. For the ...
Ineos: synthetic fuels too expensive to replace petrol and diesel
CEO Lynn Calder says e-fuels aren't yet a viable alternative, because "there's just not enough to go around" Ineos Automotive is pessimistic that synthetic fuels can extend the life of the combustion engine, even after the EU decided to allow limited use of the carbon-neutral petrol ...
Waze Sent This Guy Into a Plantation, Six Hours Later He Was Still Trying to Find an Exit
Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, and all the other navigation apps out there are incredibly useful driving companions, as they offer turn-by-turn guidance, voice instructions, and everything else to get us to our destinations faster and more conveniently. However, every user learns sooner ...
Let Your Kid Join the Adult's Table With This Electric and Off-Road ATV: Costs Just $600
I don't know about you, but the choices kids are faced with these days are just insane. I mean, if something like the Fury was around when I was growing up, I probably would have ended up working in an entirely different industry. For the next few minutes, I want you to rewind your internal ...
Rare Porsche Cars Took Over New York City, the Macan EV Drove VIPs to the 2024 Met Gala
Rare Porsche cars took over the streets of New York City, painting them purple in anticipation of the 2024 Met Gala, the fashion's biggest night out. The all-electric Macan led the way as the event's first official electric car. The VIP guests were the first outside Porsche to experience the ...
Planned Auction for $220M Superyacht 'Royal Romance' Stalls Again for the Strangest Reason
What should have been a world first, though protracted, is being put on hold for now: the sale at forced auction of the superyacht Royal Romance, seized in Croatia in 2022 and awarded to Ukraine in early 2024. You will surely remember the enthusiastic wave of seizures of luxury assets that ...
1969 Chevrolet Corvette Emerges From Hiding After 36 Years, Numbers-Matching 427
If you're a diehard Corvette fanboy, you certainly know what the 1969 model year meant for the car. The Vette witnessed record sales in 1969, increasing by over 10,000 units from the previous year to 38,762 units. The coupe was still the star of the show, albeit the production was split 57-43 ...
Confirmed: The Refreshed Rivian R1 Models Don't Come With a NACS Charge Port Yet
Rivian was among the first carmakers to announce a deal with Tesla to adopt the NACS standard. Given that the refreshed R1 models are scheduled for delivery in the coming months, people expected them to ship with a NACS charge port. However, recent prototypes showed that Rivian still builds ...
Electric Bike Lana Del Rey Rode at Coachella Gets a Baby Brother
The electric motorcycle market is so dynamic that we keep wondering what the players here will think up next. Fueled by the desire to succeed, the many startups in this business keep dreaming new ways of stealing the spotlight. Like, say, launching a bike that in some sense is a two-in-one ...
Rimac unlikely to make another electric hypercar
The Nevera was revealed in 2021 as an 1888bhp evolution of the C_Two concept Evolving market and slow Nevera sales push Croatian EV firm to realise the importance of analogue appeal Rimac hasn't sold all 150 examples of its Nevera electric hypercar, and any replacement ...
C8 Corvette Drag Races Nissan GT-R, Victor Won't Surprise Anyone
How long has it been since Nissan introduced the R35? The Skyline GT-R's replacement was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, meaning that the first GT-R not related to the Skyline will turn 17 later this year. Despite being technically outdated, the R35 is anything but a has-been. Tang from ...
Karbike Is an Innovative Hybrid Vehicle That Stands at the Intersection of Car and Bicycle
In the ever-evolving urban transportation landscape, mobility companies are increasingly focusing on developing environmentally friendly solutions for navigating through bustling cities. In a bid to cater to the needs of city dwellers looking for sustainable and efficient commuting solutions, ...
Rivian Could Build 155,000 R2 SUVs per Year at Its Illinois Factory, but There's a Problem
Rivian relocated the R2 production start from the Georgia plant to its main production facility in Normal, Illinois. This allows it to cut costs and speed up deliveries of its mass-market SUV, but it's only a temporary solution. Rivian planned for 155,000 units per R2 production capacity, but ...
Cupra wants to build DarkRebel but profit must come first
DarkRebel is "a sports car that pushes the boundaries of design and performance" Boss says the electric sports coupé would help build the brand but "at the moment it remains a dream" A production version of the Cupra DarkRebel concept car remains “a dream” for company boss ...
Seat confirms plans to launch €20k electric car below Cupra
Future has long been uncertain for the Seat brand as Cupra became the focus Seat boss ends speculation on brand's future; affordable EV will come when it can be built profitably The Seat brand will live on in the future with a lower-cost electric car positioned below the Cupra ...
Tesla Cybertruck Visits an Independent Mechanic, the EV's Owner Is Not Happy
Tesla made the pickup truck it promised. Last year, we finally saw it in the flesh. It entered this world looking like a concept that somehow freed itself of bland committee decisions. However, it must have also avoided responsible engineers and the quality assurance department. Many of those ...
A Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Was Parked Near Their Shop. Later, They Got a Call
One day, someone parked a 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye in the street, right outside their shop, and handed them the keys. A few days later, they got an unexpected phone call. A five-year-old muscle car showed up in the street outside their repair shop one day. The driver just handed ...
Bentley replaces W12 with 740bhp, 50-mile plug-in hybrid
Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur will get the new powertrain this year V8-based PHEV set-up is the marque's most potent powertrain yet, with "four-figure torque" Bentley has confirmed that it will replace its outgoing W12 engine with a V8-based plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain ...
Next-Gen Apple Maps Could Include a Big Update for Alternative Routes
One of the biggest benefits of Internet-connected navigation apps is the support for real-time traffic information. Thanks to this feature, these solutions can offer more advanced capabilities, including more accurate ETAs, hazard warnings, and better routes. <... (continue reading...)
1954 DeSoto Firedome Parked for 38 Years Leaves the Barn With Old-School HEMI
DeSoto is a marque we don't hear much about nowadays. But that makes sense, given that Chrysler retired the brand in 1961. That's a whopping 63 years ago as of 2024. Still, the marque is worth remembering because it rolled out quite a few cool vehicles. The Firedome is one of them. Named ... ...
Flop to Fabulous: 1958 Edsel Corsair Is a Survivor Arizona Gem With Surprising Mileage
In the late 1940s, Ford Motor Company concluded that a mid-priced automobile void hindered sales and pushed a significant portion of the market into a mass migration to other manufacturers. Long story short, a quarter-billion-dollar effort and a decade later, the newly formed Edsel division ...
2025 Lamborghini Huracan Twin-Turbo V8 Plug-In Hybrid Successor Will Debut August 2024
Back in January 2024, the Raging Bull of Sant'Agata Bolognese said that Huracan clocked more than 25,000 sales over its production life cycle. Revealed in March 2014 at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, the successor to the Gallardo is Lamborghini's best-selling midship yet. Not long now, ...
Bentley Retires W12 Engine for Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 Rated at Over 740 HP
Even though Audi was the first to use the Volkswagen Group's long-running W12 engine in the D2-series A8 back in 2001 , said powerplant is obviously associated with Bentley. First used by the British marque in the Continental GT, the twelve-cylinder icon was retired at the end of April 2024 ...
Corvette Stingray Can't Get Enough of Battling Dodge Hellcat, Camaro, or Mustang Mach 1
Race Motive is throwing a sweet 65 mph (105 kph) roll race party down at the Pocono Raceway. The main guest, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51, is taking on the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang Mach 1, Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, Nissan GT-R, BMW M3, and a surprise appearance by Cadillac ATS. ...
Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 switches four-pot PHEV for 585bhp V8
Traditional AMG buyers didn't take to the PHEV drivetrain AMG lines up twin-turbo V8 power for upcoming super-coupé amid slow sales for four-cylinder hybrid C63 The upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 will receive a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine developing up to 585bhp, ...
Chewing Gum Emperor Tries Dumping His $25M Floating Haven Once Again: Here's a Peek Inside
If you haven't caught on by now, not all superyachts are created equally. That said, today, we'll be exploring a floating haven that was, and still might be, owned by none other than the chewing gum empire's own William Wrigley Jr., the one and the same who's CEO of Wrigley Management and ...
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Hides a Little Surprise Under the Hood, Another Surprise on Its Body
I don't know about you, but High Impact colors made the 'Cuda a genuine head-turning machine. I was a big fan of Moulin Rouge, but any of the five High Impact finishes available on the 1970 'Cuda looked fantastic. Plymouth offered the 'Cuda with a 383 Magnum V8 engine as standard. Customers who ...
World's Most Gorgeous G-Wagen Fails To Sell, Massachusetts Dealer Says No to $215,000
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is one of those rare types of SUVs that generally hold onto their value extremely well. A lot of times, you’ll see brand-new models selling for over MSRP in flagship spec, and that’s because there’s literally nothing else on the road that looks like a G-Wagen. ...
These Motorhomes Amaze With Expanding One or Two-Story Living and Impeccable Interiors
It's called the Motorhome, and while it doesn't actually have a motor incorporated into its construction, this expandable travel trailer is more than worthy of the title "Home on Wheels." So, sell the house, buy a big rig tractor, buckle up, and let's explore a different way to live. By now, ...
The Homestead Tiny Is as Cozy as It Sounds, Flaunts Gorgeous Custom Carpentry
The myth of poorly designed and aesthetically unappealing tiny homes that offer no more than convenience and affordability has been shattered for a while now, thanks to stunning examples of fine craftsmanship and impeccable style. Apart from all the practical considerations, a home on wheels ...
Mammoth's "Tall Boy" Trailer Is the Next Stage in America's Overlanding Family Fun Game
Some travel trailers redefine what we're used to. That said, Mammoth Overland has just unveiled its TL model, codenamed Tall Boy; you can see why it's called that. It's time to dive into a different kind of travel trailer experience, one that could very well set a new benchmark for North ...
2026 Toyota GR 4Runner Sounds Implausible; Imagination Realm Doesn't Care One Byte
Unlike General Motors, which is killing off another passenger car this year, or Ford – which already only has the Mustang in that department, Toyota loves to keep its wheels firmly planted in every potential segment. GM recently announced that Chevrolet is ditching the ninth-generation Malibu ...
This $1.3 Million McLaren Senna Was Crashed for Clicks, Will Sell at Auction
YouTubers and their cars: as much as we hate them for showing off, sometimes in the most destructive ways (for the cars), there's a certain trainwreck appeal to the whole thing. You simply can't look away. Edmond "Mondi" Barseghian is one such trainwreck right now, after he crashed his ...
Volvo EX30
Volvo moves one market niche smaller to bring in younger, climate-conscious buyers Volvo is aiming for a change of gear on its path towards electrification with this week’s road test subject. The Volvo EX30 is a small car that, it’s hoped, can have a big impact on Gothenburg’s sales mix. ...
Exotics Turned Into Scrap Metal. The Story Behind the World's Most Expensive Car Crash
Eight Ferraris. A Lamborghini. Three Mercedes-Benzes. All disintegrated within a fraction of a second. The world's most expensive car crash took place on an expressway in Japan in December 2011 in a chain-reaction smash. It was mostly scratches and bruises for the occupants, but we can’t ...
The First-Ever Ninth-Get Toyota Camry Rolls off the Production Line, It's Reservoir Blue
The employees of the Toyota Kentucky plant cheered as the first new-generation Toyota Camry rolled off the production line. The facility is Toyota's longest-running vehicle manufacturing center in the United States and the largest in the world. The first Toyota Camry for the US market rolled ...
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Gets Rendered Based on the Latest Spies With Different Hues
Kia and Hyundai are among the few global automakers who don't worry about the recent EV market slowdown and push through with their battery-powered zero emissions vehicle plans. Kia is a bit ahead of schedule, it seems, because it already has the Soul EV, Niro EV, EV6, and EV9 on sale across ...
Top OBD2 App Now Lets Users View Fault Codes on CarPlay
While The General believes Android Auto and CarPlay offered a limited experience and should, therefore, be left behind, the developer community has no intention of doing that. Fortunately, the number of apps joining the two ecosystems keep... (continue reading...)
Hennessey Venom F5 Drifts in the Snow and Tows a Special Skier Around the Track, but Why?
Name places a Hennessey F5 Revolution doesn’t belong – wrong answers only. Blacktop - great. Track – spot on! Speedway – absolutely. Off-road – debatable. Drag strip – definitely. One-foot-deep water – end game, you lost. I said 'Wrong Answers Only,' and I knew that was the ...
2025 Audi A6 Avant e-tron Gets Ritzy Colors Inside-Out, Meets A7 Avant in Fantasy Land
The Ingolstadt-based automaker hasn't done much for the US automotive market this year – they announced a logical 16% year-over-year drop in Q1 sales as a consequence of the perceived lack of interest. It's their fault, for sure, although if we ask the corner office head honchos, they might ...
Ultimate GT? 820 miles in 12 hours with the Bentley Continental
The sight of the Continental in this specifications stirred Lane's inner Woolf Barnato All modern cars can handle a full-day drive through France, but not quite like this Car journalism: it can’t resist a good cliché. Among the top offenders is the notional ability of an ...
Bentley Discontinues V8-Only Continental GT and Flying Spur in MEAI, the UK, and Europe
Bentley stopped making the British automaker's trademark W12 engine in April 2024. The final application of the 6.0-liter mill is the Batur Convertible, of which only 16 will be produced. At the beginning of May 2024, the Volkswagen Group-controlled manufacturer has also confirmed the W12's ...
The BMW M4 CS Laps the Nurburgring As if It Was Born There. Oh, Wait a Minute!
BMW could not keep its new beast, the production version of the M4 CS, away from the Nurburgring. It is, after all, the place where all BMW sports cars end up. The high-performance sedan lapped the famous circuit like it was born there. In fact, it sort of was born there! For decades, ...
Fisker Ocean Hit With Probe Into Unintended Automatic Emergency Braking System Activation
Plenty of automotive and tech journos dismissed the Ocean as nothing more than a half-baked electric vehicle with ludicruously bad infotainment software, poor driving range compared to direct competitors, and so forth. Owners were screwed at least twice by the troubled company: first by pitiful ...
Refreshed Lexus RX 550h+ Shows Mild Aesthetic Revisions Inside-Out, Though Only in CGI
It's only May, and Lexus is already thinking about the upcoming summer. The premium Japanese automaker's American division recently expanded its partnership with the WSL – World Surf League. Following the success of the 2024 WSL Championship Tour (CT), Lexus has expanded its partnership with ...
The Story of the First-Ever Porsche 911 Turbo Started When 256 HP Did the Job
This car is the first page of a major chapter in the automotive history. It is the first-ever Porsche 911 to bear the Turbo tag. The model will show up in all its glory at the Concours d'Elegance at Hampton Court Palace this summer, the first to take place in Europe in 2024. The model saw the ...
These Mad Lads Gutted a '75 Trans Am 455 and LT4-Swapped It, Results Are Insane
If the Federal Government never asked General Motors to ax some of their brands after their late 2000s bailout and Pontiac hadn't been chosen as the sacrificial lamb, what would the brand look like today? We'll never get the answer to that question, but we can at least get an idea of what the ...
Low-Mileage 2023 Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak Can't Even Sell for MSRP
When it comes to Hellcat-spec Chargers, even though on paper they tend to be nearly as impressive as their two-door cousin, the Challenger, nobody’s going to pay God Tier muscle car money for a high-performance family sedan. This is something Charger owners would be wise to remember. You ...
Ford Mustang Mach 1 Drags Dodge Challenger Hellcat, Regrets it as the Lights Turn Green
Kind folks, what we have here is a good old-fashioned all-American feud that dates back to the Middle Ages. Well, that's if the United States existed in medieval times, but let's not get lost in the details and see how much a Ford Mustang Mach 1 regretted going against a Dodge Challenger ...
BMW M2 Races Nissan Z NISMO, German Coupe Triumphs Over Japanese Challenger
Everyone with a passion for all things automotive likes quarter-mile drag races, but Edmunds does it a little better than everyone else. Their U-drag format comprises a standing start to see which car is quicker to 60 miles per hour (97 kilometers per hour) and over the quarter, a hard braking ...
Dodge Demon 170 Races Drag-Prepped Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Loser Clocks 10.59 Seconds
The Cadillac V series of high-performance vehicles rolled out in 2003 with the 2004 model year CTS-V. The second-generation Cadillac CTS-V was offered in five-, four-, and two-door forms, with all three of them relying on a supercharged V8 mill. As opposed to the LS6 and LS2 of the first ...
Top Waze Alternative Locks Android Auto and CarPlay Support Behind a Paywall
While most people think the number one Waze alternative is Google Maps, few apps offer a crowdsourcing incident reporting experience. Truth be told, this particular feature has also caught the attention of other companies, including Apple, but Waze continue... (continue reading...)
Crispy 1970 Challenger Is a Rare Plum Crazy Surprise, Gear Up for V8 Emotional Damage
When the Challenger hit showroom floors in the fall of 1969 as an all-new 1970 model, Chrysler expected to send 200,000 Dodge ponies to new homes. Mother Mopar offered its newborn broad access to its equipment, trim, and power wardrobes, from the top-of-the-line R/T SE with a 426 Hemi to the ...
Seaflower Is an Award-Winning Superyacht With a Slender Silhouette and Tasteful Interiors
The Netherlands is home to some of the world's top maritime companies, with the local shipbuilders specializing in large superyachts. With a strong reputation thanks to high quality standards and timely deliveries, the Dutch maritime industry is second only to Italy in Europe, and global demand ...
Archimedes 3D Printed Engine Will Send the Neutron Rocket Into Space at Least 20 Times
Ever since SpaceX made reusability the most desirable trait of a spacefaring operation, all the companies working in this industry have shifted their attention toward making hardware that can fly to space more than once. And that includes a crew called Rocket Lab. Officially a launch service ...
Millionaire Will Paint His Pagani Utopia With Moon Dust in a World First for Customization
There's splurging and then there's Kris Singh and his very unique – and quite awesome – idea of car customization. Make that hypercar customization because we're talking about a Pagani Utopia that should be delivered within the next year. Kris Singh is a name that probably doesn't need much ...
2025 Acura Integra Hybrid Comes to Life in Fantasy Land: Should We Rejoice or Not?
From January to April, American Honda continued its strong sales, showing a year-to-date jump of more than 12% to over 450k vehicles. Unfortunately for Acura, the same percentage was applied on a negative basis as its deliveries declined by 12.5% to almost 41k vehicles. In fact, the only Acura ...
NHTSA Investigates Ford F-Series Super Duty V8 Diesel Trucks Over Engine Compartment Fires
The Ford Motor Company has been hit with a probe into diesel-powered Super Duty trucks produced for the 2015 through 2021 model years, ranging from the F-250 all the way to the F-550. If the federal watchdog's preliminary investigation ends with a safety recall, the Dearborn-based automaker ...
This Couple's First Camper Van Is an Affordable Tiny Home on Wheels With a Lovely Interior
Regardless of your background and experience, you'll surely encounter challenges and setbacks when building a camper van because that's how things go. However, the best way to learn is by doing. Today, I'm checking out a young couple that did a wonderful job with their first-ever camper van ...
Energy Giant BP To Feast on Tesla Supercharger Now That Elon Musk Threw It Away
Tesla shocked the world when it laid off the entire Supercharger team after its chief, Rebecca Tinucci, refused to lay off 14% of its employees. However, one man's trash is another man's treasure, so the move prompted energy companies to battle for the Supercharger sites and former employees. ...
Alpine reveals hydrogen-combustion sports car with 335bhp
The Alpenglow Hy4 uses a 2.0-litre turbo four fuelled by hydrogen Alpenglow hits the track as Alpine doubles down on hydrogen; new V6 engine is in the works Alpine has unveiled the Alpenglow Hy4, a hydrogen-combustion supercar that will be used to develop the technology for future ...
The Bling-Bling Tesla Cybertruck Rides on Massive Forgiatos With Not a Care in the World
Ever since Tesla started deliveries, the Cybertruck, with its super polarising design, has become sort of a muse for tuners. They had been waiting for quite a long time to get their hands on the electric pickup truck and modify it until it became unrecognizable. This is what almost happened ...
1970 Plymouth Road Runner and 1992 Honda NSX Discounted in The Crew Motorfest
After Ubisoft pulled the plug on the online-only first Crew game from 2014 a short while back, players gathered in droves to review-bomb the latest iteration, Motorfest, on Steam. It currently has a 55% Mixed score. Their dissatisfaction came from Ubisoft's disregard for players still playing ...
BFG Just Dropped the Most Important Off-Road Tire in a Decade, Company Reps Explain
BFGoodrich recently had their mic-drop moment in a year that's proving to be a make-or-break one for off-road vehicles and all their aftermarket accessories. In front of countless raving fans, BFG unveiled the successor tire to the much beloved KO2. Though its name might not be entirely ...
Tesla Cybertruck Resale Value Plummets Back to Earth, Flippers Barely Break Even
Tesla Cybertruck might be sold out for the rest of the year, but the trucks on the roads are no longer a hot commodity. Not long ago, people were willing to pay more than twice the original price to get one from the grey market. However, the Cybertruck lost its shine, with hundreds of units ...
From the archive: fighting crime in morse code and recording on wax
Officers in patrol cars would receive Morse messages from base We take communications for granted now, but it was very different story in 1930s Britain We take for granted these days that communications will be easy, instant and possible everywhere. Indeed, almost everything ...
Bentley Edition 8 Bids Farewell to the Gas-Only V8 in North American Markets
At the beginning of May 2024, the folks at Bentley confirmed that something called Ultra Performance Hybrid will replace the 4.0L twin-turbo V8 in the Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur by the end of the year. Not long after, the British automaker announced that said models would ...
Most Daring SpaceX Civilian Mission Will Have Four People Step Out Into the Void at Once
In the relatively short period of time it has been on the market, Elon Musk's SpaceX has completely revolutionized space exploration. Building on older but never-accomplished dreams of reusability, the company not only managed to reignite the space race (this time between companies, not ...
Mercedes-Benz Recalls eSprinter Electric Vans Over ESP Control Unit Software Error
Daimler Vans USA has recalled a handful of 2024 model year Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vans for an ESP control unit software error. Said error leads to an electrical fault in the brake booster, therefore activating a limited fallback level. In this event, braking may require increased ...
New Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 Allegedly Packs V8 Muscle, C 63 and GLC 63 Could Follow Suit
The C-Class became a four-pot-only affair in 2021 with the introduction of the 206 series. One year later, the GLC followed suit with the 254 series. Everyone and their dog knew that Mercedes would struggle to sell AMGs with four-cylinder engines, and there was a glimmer of hope that Mercedes ...
Drift Fans Will Crave Mattel's New Hot Wheels Slide Street Set
Yesterday, I found two more Hot Wheels cars for my collection. One was the Police-themed Mazda RX-7, and the other was the K&N Jeep J10. I thought I could use the latter for a cool photoshoot in my backyard. With all the new Hot Wheels sets coming out this year, it will be challenging to avoid ...
Android Auto 12 Now Available for Download: Everything You Need To Know
Google has significantly updated the Android Auto release pace, so new versions land nearly weekly in the beta and stable branches. The beta testing program certainly helped, allowing users to download and install pre-release builds and try out new features and improvements early. Google's ...
One-of-None 1965 Pontiac GTO Is a Customized Time Capsule With Tri-Power Muscle
Introduced in 1964, the Pontiac GTO soldiered on for three generations until the company assigned the badge to the Ventura compact. Of the three versions, the first two are arguably the most desirable iterations of the GTO, and both include a few gems that tend to break the bank. The 1964-1966 ...
Refreshed 2025 Honda CR-V Gets Rendered Inside and Out, Also Showcased in Many Hues
American Honda hasn't done lots of new models or updated model introductions lately. They haven't featured anything noteworthy between their strong Q1 results (their best over the past three years) and the 12.4% surge in April deliveries, for example. Instead, the ... (continue reading...)
Gorgeous 1958 Chevrolet Impala 348 Hopes You Won't Decode the VIN
The first time the world heard about the Impala was in 1956 when Chevrolet attended GM's motor show with a fantastic prototype. The public's response was amazing, so the GM brand decided to start the world on the production model. The Impala needed two years to advance from the drawing board ...
Editor's letter: Chinese car firms are taking back control from western rivals
Being a western brand in China is now no longer a licence for success Piece by piece, western brands have seen their perceived advantages over Chinese car companies eroded. As was evident at the recent Beijing motor show, several Chinese car companies are now there or thereabouts with ...
Speed Record Holder 1950 Ford Flathead Is All Engine and Mean, Selling Ready to Race
It's not uncommon for cars that are in one way or another important for the automotive industry to pop up on the auction block from time to time. Whether they marked the beginning of an important chapter in the industry, were owned or raced by someone famous, or are very rare, these cars always ...
Retro-Futuristic, Imagined Cadillac EV Sedan Doesn't Want to Be Called CT6. DeVille Then?
Cadillac, once seen as the doormat for German and Asian luxury brands all around the world, has since resurged more confident than ever on the back of great sales performance at home and especially in the world's largest car market – China. Over there, it even dares to continue the legacy ...
Inside the Billion Dollar Factory That Produced the Very Last Dodge Challenger
Dodge is retiring the Challenger with no sign of a successor in sight, but it is still planning to keep the nameplate as a precautionary measure, hoping to send a Challenger to the road one day again, one way or another. The last Challengers have already rolled off the production line. And this ...
M4 Drag Races Two Older Bimmers, It's All About the Money
Most modern cars won't have the slightest problem gapping my RX-7 in a straight-line acceleration test. And I simply don't care. That's because drag racing is no way to measure the true potential of the car and the driver. That's why I have mostly stopped watching 1/4-mile (402-meter) battles ...
1980 Pontiac Trans Am SE Y84 Hits the Web in Fantastic Shape, All-Original Muscle
1980 wasn't the greatest year for the Firebird, and the Trans Am suffered the most from the painful decrease in sales. After a fantastic performance in 1979, when the Trans Am surpassed 119K sold units, 1980 brought a mas... (continue reading...)
1980 Rolls-Royce Used To Be a Texas Doghouse, Its Hidden GM Surprise Last Ran in 2000
In 1980, the Lincoln Continental Mark VI was the most expensive American-made automobile, with a base price of $21,424. It offered ample seating for five passengers, a 5.8-liter V8 with 140 net hp (the famous 351 Windsor small block Ford engine), and plenty of tech and luxury options. And yet, ...
Will Sony PlayStation Ban Star Wars Mods in Helldivers 2 to Make an Extra Buck?
It's all fun and games until someone pulls the plug and kills the music. In our case, the music would be the Helldivers 2 unofficial Star Wars mods, and "someone" would be Sony collaborating with third parties like Disney in the tried and true Fortnite style of making serious cash by licensing ...
1,000-HP Blown 2024 Mustang Can Cyber-Eat Super Snakes, Hellcats All Day, Twice on Sundays
The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is anything but boring, but that’s not a reason for hardcore gearheads to not wish upon a star for even more extreme makeovers of their beloved pony. Sure, Shelby American Inc. quickly rose to the challenge and upped the performance ante with an 830+ ...
Now I Have Seen Everything: Mirror Rose Gold Tesla Cybertruck Rides on Dual-Tone 30s
Ladies and gentlemen, everything is possible in life – don't let anyone deter you from achieving even your wildest dreams. Seriously, only the sky is the limit – and not even that when you have enough money and love cars. This past week, I have seen the Rol... (continue reading...)
Van Life, Upgraded: 10 Game-Changing Exterior Mods for Your Camper Van
There are many accessories you can purchase for your camper van, but some will make a bigger difference than others. Today, I'll focus on the exterior accessories and upgrades worth investing in. Of course, the usefulness of an accessory depends on how you plan to use your camper van. For ...
Physically Challenged Adventurers Need an Overlander: It's the Ultimate Powered Wheelchair
I'll admit, I've had a few accidents over the course of my life and even broken the same bones more than once, so naturally, as I age, I worry: maybe someday I'll have trouble getting around and feeding my wild side. Well, Terrain Hopper is here to make sure that aging and challenged bodies are ...
His Cybertruck Breaks Down Too Often, so He Pleads With Tesla and Elon Musk for a New One
Tesla's first all-electric pickup truck – the Cybertruck – looks like nothing else on the road today. Some would even call it the supercar of the pickup truck world because it has that divisive exterior design. That's not all there is to it, though. The EV has many more cool tricks up its ...
Once Catalysts for EV Adoption, Apartment Complexes Are Now Slowing It Down
This year didn't start well for EVs. In a move never seen before in the automotive industry, Tesla slashed prices across the board with the sole goal of spurring demand globally. The world's most valuable car maker continued a pricing downtrend that started in 2023, making many wonder about its ...
The Off-Road-Ready "Lost Hiway" Camper Van Is Packed With Premium Features Inside and Out
Even though paying a professional to build a camper van conversion is a lot more expensive than doing it yourself, the result will typically be of outstanding quality. The same level of quality would be much more challenging to achieve by yourself, especially if you're unfamiliar with ...
New Hot Wheels Trend Features Eroded Cars That Cost $70 Each
I went for a short drive with my godfather yesterday. I let the rear slide on the RX-7 and realized that you could also think of drifting as art. He only sees cars as a means of transportation, so he doesn't feel the same way. And that's ok. I don't understand some forms of art either. We all ...
This Airplane-Inspired Camper Van Has a Versatile Interior That Maximizes Storage Space
After going through the challenging process of converting vans into campers, some people are proud of their work but wouldn't do it again. On the other hand, others love it so much that they start their own van conversion business. That's what Erik Lokken did, launching Narrow Road Van ...
Former Trailer Queen: 1965 Pontiac GTO Emerges With Original Three Deuces, Numbers Match
Most people who walked into a Pontiac dealership in 1965 ordered the hardtop. It made sense. The convertible was significantly more expensive, so the hardtop accounted for 55,722 goats built this year. Only 11,311 people got the convertible, while the sports coupe was the least popular version, ...
Hot Wheels Kool Kombi Looks Like It Could Start a Mini-Riot
I worked in sales for a few years before returning to my first love: writing about cars. It was mostly a terrible experience, and I used to hate events like Black Fridays. Don't fall prey to the illusion! I've seen people fighting each other for "discounted" products whenever companies start ...
Phoenix XXL Tiny Homes Reveals a Functional, Minimalist, and Highly Relaxing Interior
Scandinavian minimalism, with its perfect combination of simplicity, comfort, and practicality, is no longer just a hugely popular design language. It has turned into a global phenomenon that is influencing not only architecture and interior design but also lifestyle choices, embraced by people ...
Cartoon-Inspired Surf Seeker Is One of the Best Customs You'll See: Walmart for the Win
While this next one could be considered old news to some, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity to bring to light the Surf Seeker, a very unique and obviously custom spin on the VW buses of the surfing era. Ladies and gents, forget everything you thought you knew about the classic VW buses ...
Vandals Are Cutting Supercharger Cables, but Tesla Is on Top of It
Reliable DC fast charging is what the US needs to accelerate the transition to zero-tailpipe emission vehicles. Most people won't drive an all-electric car unless they are able to comfortably travel long distances. The more Supercharger-like stations, the better. Sadly, vandals are now ...
Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: Is the iPhone Maker Really Catching Up?
The first name that comes to everybody's mind when mentioning navigation apps is Google Maps. Offered pre-loaded with Android and available from the App Store on iPhones, Google Maps is currently the number one mobile navigation solution. (continue reading...)
ActiVan's Camper Van Has a Cleverly Designed Interior With More Than Enough Counter Space
There are different ways to get a camper van. Many people decide to convert a van themselves – this way, they significantly reduce costs but instead need to invest a lot of time and energy. If budget is not that big of an issue, you could consider a camper van conversion made ...
The Struggle Never Ends: Kia Still Can't Convince Customers To Patch Cars Against Kia Boys
The viral Kia Boys theft method that put a target on almost every Kia and Hyundai car in the United States (not only the ones vulnerable to the hack, as thieves didn't care about the model year and broke the window of any vehicle wearing these badges) isn't coming to an end. More shocking, ...
This 1923 Ford Koach Is the Perfect $100,000 Ride for a Family of Wannabe Munsters
It's hard to pinpoint exactly when humanity's love for on-screen monsters and monstrous creatures that have nothing truly evil in them began. It might have been way back in the 1960s when TV shows the likes of the Addams Family and Munsters came into the spotlight. Unlike the Addams Family, ...
Harley Davidson on Four Wheels Is a 200+ MPH Boss Build
I have tried choosing between cars and motorcycles and can't do it. The only thing that would persuade me to give up on the latter is the inherent risk involved. But I truly hope I'll be able to enjoy both until I'm at least 70. One of my neighbors started bragging that he did some performance ...
Virtually Reborn Buick Grand National Pretends It Has AWD and 650-HP Twin-Turbo V6
The near-premium US automaker doesn't come up in our news lane nearly as often as it used to just a few years ago because no matter how hard we try to give it five minutes of glory, it just doesn't have that much to show for itself anymore. Sure, the General Motors subsidiary already has the ...
The Little Guy Shadow Is a "Lightweight Camping Companion" Under a Retro Teardrop Disguise
Never judge a book by its cover, we've been told, but in today's world, the cover is usually all there is to the book. Not so with Little Guy Shadow, a retro-inspired teardrop trailer that styles itself as "the lightweight camping champion" you can't do without. Lit... (continue reading...)
Skillful Pilot Makes the Perfect Belly Landing of a Beechcraft Super King Air with No Gear
We all know flying an aircraft is not for the weak of heart, but, used as we are to be taken safely from place to place, most of the time we tend to take the people in the cockpit for granted. That’s probably not what two passengers will do with their pilot after the plane they flew in made ...
1963 Plymouth Sport Fury Escapes From Storage After 34 Years, Original V8 Surprise
Customers who wanted a Sport Fury in 1963 had to choose between four engines. The standard unit was the 318 two-barrel configuration, but Plymouth also offered multiple more powerful options, beginning with the Commando 361 two-barrel. ... (continue reading...)
This 1970 Chevelle Was Born With a Rare Color Combination, Bad News Under the Hood
Most Chevelles that rolled off the assembly lines in 1970 were painted in Green Mist, as over 44,600 customers picked this finish. You can't blame them. Green Mist was a fantastic color (not as great as Black Cherry, if you ask me), but Chevrolet also offered a myriad of other colors for this ...
Cozy, Carpenter-Built Camper Van Boasts a Unique U-Shaped Kitchen and a Hidden Shower
When building a camper van by yourself, having certain skill sets can make the process a whole lot easier. For instance, if you're a carpenter, like the owner of the rig I'm checking out today, you might have an easier time crafting your dream camper interior. Meet Josh and "The Boondocker ...
Big-Time Flex: Kim Kardashian's Youngest Son Gets a Baby Cybertruck to Match Mommy
If you're a celebrity whose business largely depends on the exposure you get on social media, you need to have things to show there – things like a car collection, private jets, and designer gear. If you also have kids, you're able to unlock a new level of flexing: car-matching with your fam. ...
Archer Unveils Automotive-Style Battery Manufacturing Line for eVTOLs in California
The electric air taxi phenomenon has reached a point where we can see tangible results. For years, most of the work was carried out behind the scenes, and now we are starting to see certified aircraft, vertiports, and manufacturing facilities coming to life. One of the top eVTOL (electric ...
Car sharing clubs under threat as insurance costs soar
Shared cars are vital for many people in more remote areas Community clubs, said to decarbonise towns, face "existential crisis" as insurance prices rise threefold Community car sharing clubs that aim to offer a cheaper but equally convenient alternative to car ownership for ...
Ukrainian Millionaire’s Former Yacht With Opulent Interiors Fetches $13 Million
The discrete X5 luxury yacht wasn't destined to embrace innovative technologies or demonstrate exceptional performance. This is a pleasure craft that focuses on the "luxury" part through flawless good looks and extravagant interior styling based on rare, precious materials. That is mostly why ...
Regal Red 1965 Chevrolet Impala Emerges in Stunning Shape, Should We Trust the Low Miles?
The Impala was already the best-selling model in the United States in 1965, but the debut of the new generation witnessed a major milestone that no other car achieved until that year. The new Impala sold so well that it became the first car in the local market to ship over 1 million units ...
Waze Rival Plagued With One-Star Reviews After Starting Charging for Android Auto
A navigation app should feel like home on Android Auto and CarPlay, as its main goal is to make driving more convenient. However, a change recently introduced by the navigation app Flitsmeister suggests that some companies can also make money from this extra convenience offered to users. ...
Kylie Jenner Turned Her Custom Bombardier Private Jet Into a Tax Write-Off
Kylie Jenner isn't just a reality star, influencer, and cosmetics boss. She's a business mogul worth an estimated $750 million and was even, for a full year, a proper billionaire. Guess who's paying for her private jet? In 2020, Kylie Jenner bought her private jet, a Bombardier Global 7500 that ...
This 2024 Porsche 911 S/T Is Up for Grabs, but It Has an Eye-Watering Price
Porsche's iconic frog-shaped sports car is an amazing vehicle. That's not only because the 911 enables the driver to experience thrilling moments while behind the steering wheel but also because it allows the Stuttgart-based automaker to create a few ultra-special variations of it. We currently ...
Another App Confirms CarPlay Support, Ordering Food From the Car Is the Next Big Thing
Not long ago, Domino's Pizza joined the CarPlay world with an app that took many by surprise. Drivers can browse their previous orders and send new ones without even touching the smartphone, all from the CarPlay screen in their cars. (continue reading...)
Mark Zuckerberg Has 'Disappeared' Megayacht Launchpad and Shadow Vessel Wingman
No one buys a leisure craft like a superyacht, much less a megayacht, and sincerely welcomes the increased attention – and criticism – that comes with it. Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg can relate. Earlier this year, in what was dubbed a rather surprising move for one of the world's most ...
The Tezeus C8 Proposes a Techy, Minimalist, Lightweight Approach to the Daily Commute
Even today, when they're at their peak, e-bikes still tend to be on the heavier side, chunkier than traditional pedal-powered counterparts, and with the tell-tale signs of their electric powertrain. Things are changing in the industry, though, and the C8 e-bike from Tezeus could be an indicator ...
Lemon Twist 1971 Plymouth 'Cuda Has One Feature That Makes It Super Rare
1971 was the second year on the market for the third-generation Plymouth Barracuda. It was also the Mopar's final year with high-compression big-block V8 engines. Following a successful 1970 model year with nearly 49,000 units delivered, Barracuda sales dropped to fewer than 19,000 cars. ...
Tesla Cybertruck Looks Like It Was T-Boned by a Tank: Totaled or Not?
Everybody heard that the Cybertruck is built like a tank and can withstand rifle bullets, but people still debate its crashworthiness. Not many Cybertrucks have been involved in a crash, but those showed minimal deformation. However, a recently crashed Cybertruck looks very different. When ...
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 vs Lucid Air Sapphire: One of Them Should've Stayed at Home
The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is the world's most powerful muscle car. A single look at it and you know that it means business. You need a lot of nerve to come marching down the drag strip, confident in your capabilities of beating that. Enter Lucid Air Sapphire. The National Hot Rod ...
How To Play the Secret Game in Google Maps
If you're a tech-savvy user, you probably know that tech giants like Google like to hide easter eggs in their software. Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are perfect examples. The two browsers, whose purpose is to let users load websites and navigate the web (continue reading...)
Silly Season: Man Wouldn't Sell Tesla Cybertruck AWD Foundation Series for $20K Over MSRP
You know what? I think the Tesla Cybertruck is cool, but I’m not sure it’s “way over MSRP cool”, especially when you consider everything that’s seemingly wrong with it. People are starting to take notice of those awkward panel gaps and other reported build quality issues. Bits of trim ...
2025 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx Wants To Send Off the Model in North America
Unless you've been living under a rock recently, you heard that General Motors plans to kill the Chevrolet Malibu. We kid you not, the popular model that accounted for over 10 million sales worldwide and stayed in production for nine generations, from 1963 to 2024, is going away in just a few ...
Restored 1970 Plymouth Road Runner Looks Stunning in Limelight Green
No matter what model year you prefer, we can all agree that the best Plymouth Road Runner is the one fitted with a 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI V8 and four-speed manual transmission. Not only is the HEMI the most powerful Mopar mill from the golden era, but it also makes for a desirable ...
Next Mazda CX-5 Confirmed With SkyActiv Hybrid Powerplant, CX-50 Is Also Going Hybrid
Mazda representative director, president, and chief executive officer Masahiro Moro has confirmed what everyone and their dog was looking forward to from the Japanese automaker's best-selling model. During the Financial Results Fiscal Year Mach 2024 presentation, he let it slip that ...
This Elegant Single-Story Tiny Home Is a Luxurious Living Option for a Couple
In a constantly evolving housing industry, one of the most compelling types of residence is the tiny home. These miniature dwellings have gained tremendous popularity over the last decade, convincing many to ditch their city apartments or conventional homes to adopt a more minimalist lifestyle ...
NASA Invents a New Super Alloy, Gives Green Light to American Companies to Make It
Our world is advanced enough for us to believe we've pretty much uncovered all there is to uncover in the realm of materials. Yet, with the recent arrival of new technologies, including the almighty 3D printing, the building blocks of our world seem to be getting better and better. It was about ...
Retro Rides weekender: the joy of old-school motoring
Retro Rides began online in 2004 and is open to all models registered before 2000 This anything-goes celebration of heritage Volvos and supercharged Minis is more captivating than ever Buttonless key. Ignition barrel. Turn once. Turn again. Turn a third time. A screeching fanbelt ...
1970 Dodge HEMI Challenger R/T Spent Decades off the Road, Now Shines Like New
Introduced for the 1970 model year, the Dodge Challenger was discontinued in 1974, shortly after the golden muscle car era ended. And despite its short-lived life with high-compression big-block V8 engines under the hood (1971-1972), the nameplate went into the history books as an iconic Mopar. ...
2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz for North America Will Be Available in Three Distinct Flavors
Volkswagen of America has confirmed the ID. Buzz with both rear- and all-wheel drive. For the North American market, the three-row electric van will be available in Pro S, Pro S Plus, and 1st Edition grades. All rock a 91-kWh battery pack, but alas, the range estimate hasn't been made public. ...
2025 Audi A7 Avant Is the New Five-Door A6, Is It Sexier?
The C8 generation A6 is six years old, and that’s kind of much in today’s fast-moving car industry. Audi is aware of it, so it has a brand-new one in the making, which will be christened the A7. The four-ring brand’s new naming scheme will see combustion-powered cars use odd numbers, with ...
Kokoda Caravans Tribute 2 Is an Amazing Couple's Travel Trailer Built for Aussie Roads
Everyone agrees that Australian RV manufacturers make some of the toughest mobile living spaces for off-road and off-grid adventures. That's because the vast Outback in the heart of Australia, while delighting outdoor enthusiasts with places of exquisite beauty and wildness, is known to be ...
2025 Ford EcoSport Rendered: Blue Oval's Small SUV Is Cheap Not Chirpy
After the demise of the EcoSport, Ford's most affordable crossover role went to the bigger Escape in North America. But fret not, subcompact crossover lovers, as the Blue Oval is already planning a successor to its small high-rider, albeit with a market twist. The upcoming Ford EcoSport (n... ...
Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 Is Still Uber Cool, yet Not With a Mansory Touch
One might think that with a generous range of new-gen G-Class versions, including the AMG G 63, the 4x4 Squared, and the brand-new electric EQ, enthusiasts would forget that the three-pointed star does not have a 6x6 variant of the latest iteration. A true monstrous rid... (continue reading...)
2026 Kia Electric Pickup Truck Gets Unofficially Rendered for America, Lightning Beware?
As far as the South Korean automaker is concerned, the automotive newsreel has two major subjects – its upcoming GT versions of some all-electric models and its potentially US-bound Tasman mid-size pickup truck. Well, now the imaginative realm of digital car content creators has decided ...
Scout Motors Offers More Details About Its Upcoming EVs Slated for a Late-Summer Unveiling
Scout Motors plans to start production of two electric vehicles in 2026, building on the brand's great legacy. The models will be unveiled this summer, and the revived carmaker confirmed this will happen in August. The Scout EVs will compete head-on with Rivian's R1S and R1T, offering similar ...
Tipsy Woman Follows Google Maps on Narrow Road, Runs Over People Sleeping Outside
I said it before, and I'll say it again on every occasion: Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, you name it, every navigation app is a fantastic piece of software for each and every one of us. These solutions guide us to our destinations, making eve... (continue reading...)
Tesla Model 3/Y Owners Hit With BMS_a079 Error Indicating the High-Voltage Battery Is Gone
Although studies showed that EV battery failures are rare, many Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners complained that their car batteries died just outside the warranty period. The problem occurred suddenly with a BMS_a079 error code, indicating that some of the cells in the battery pack were ...
BMW M5 Drags C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. Somebody Gets Stomped. Twice!
The Bavarians over at BMW are one of the quirkiest automakers at the moment – they can give you plenty of subjects of controversy via models like the iX, XM, 7 Series, and i7, or the X7 LCI but also lots of reasons to rejoice when using their traditional performance skills. One of the best ...
GMC Hummer EV Goes Right-Hand Drive in Dubai, Courtesy of Global Conversions
Do you think the GMC Hummer EV is a silly car to own in Europe, Asia, or the Middle East? Do you figure the pavement beneath its tires would quake as a Hummer EV trundled through London, Dubai, or Tokyo? Do you reckon most of the roads and streets in these places aren't big enough ...
Refreshed VW Golf R Wants to Become a Virtual AWD Mid-Engine Rival for the C8 Corvette
Marouane Bembli, a prolific car reviewer and automotive virtual artist better known as TheSketchMonkey on social media, is keen on unofficially bringing to CGI life a mid-engine Volkswagen Golf R. Wait, what?! Volkswagen isn't exactly the best barometer for a beloved European brand in America ...
Mercedes-Benz G-Class electric review
High-end off-roader gets an EV variant with a motor for each wheel and a big battery If it looks like a G-Class, drives like a G-Class and sounds like a G-Class (more on that later), then it probably is a G-Class. The first electric G-Class – or, to use its clumsy proper name, the ...
1974 AMC Matador Coupe Flexes AMX Vibes Sports a Super Rare Option Featured in NASCAR
In the early 70s, America was going through a profound transformation that shook off some of its core values to the ground. A curious side-effect of the ample transformations of the rebellious new generation was the cancelation of a car model. More specifically, it was a nameplate that was too ...
2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid Facelift Starts at $38,690, All-Wheel Drive Adds $1,800
Kia refreshed the combustion-only Sorento for the 2024 model year. The Sorento Hybrid followed suit for 2025, with prices kicking off at $38,690 for the front-wheel-drive Sorento Hybrid EX trim level. That's $38,690 plus $1,375 for the destination charge. All-wheel drive adds $1,800 to the ...
1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Escapes From Storage After Four Decades, Unrestored and Unaltered
Say what you want about the Grand Prix, but while the GTO was already the model getting all the love from Pontiac and customers in the States, this nameplate was still a head-turning machine. I absolutely adored the new convertible – available exclusively for the 1967 model year – despite ...
2025 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Spied Virtually Uncamouflaged, 992.2 Lineup Will Debut May 28
The history of the 911 can be split into the air- and water-cooled eras. Come May 28, 2024 for the 2025 model year, a performance-focused hybrid system will help the Neunelfer enter its third era. Our spy photographers have recently captured a 992.2 with almost no camouflage on it, which ...
This 2019 Corvette ZR1 Shows Only 965 Miles, but Sadly Lacks Important Performance Option
Offered for 2019 exclusively, the C7-generation ZR1 is the most powerful series-production Corvette of them all. Just under 3,000 retail units were produced, split between 2,441 coupes and 512 convertibles. The Sebring Orange launch color was the most popular of the bunch, with Sebring Orange ...
Short Camper Van Brilliantly Fits Many Features in Its Cozy Interior, It's Now for Sale
Adventurers frequently choose vans with longer wheelbases for camper conversions due to the additional real estate they offer. However, even if you go for a model with a really short wheelbase, that doesn't mean you can't find clever solutions to make full use of the available space. Don’t ...
Subaru Forester Hybrid Coming 2026, Will Be Made Stateside
Last month, Subaru announced that its long-running Legacy will be discontinued after model year 2025. Made in Lafayette, Indiana, the sedan is going out with a whimper instead of a bang due to abysmally poor sales compared to the Legacy-based Outback. The assembly line will come to a screeching ...
McLaren Artura in Tokyo Cyan Gets Embarrassed at Auction, Ontario Dealer Stuck With It Now
On paper, the McLaren Artura is one of the best supercars in the world, especially when you consider the overall package. You get a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that packs a massive punch, and you can even drive it on electric power alone for about 20 miles. It’s a best of both worlds type ...
Fisker Going Bankrupt Freaked Out Rivian Owners and People Looking To Buy an EV
Until Fisker descended into chaos, nobody considered a car company's financial stability when they ordered one of their vehicles. However, once the cat gets out of the bag, nobody can ignore the frightening prospect of losing all service and support for their vehicle. Now, Rivian owners and ...
1979 Pontiac Trans Am Emerges With WS6 Package, Low Original Miles
1979 was the icing on the Trans Am cake, with shipments going through the roof in what became the best year in the history of the nameplate. Total Firebird sales surpassed 211,000 units, and the Trans Am accounted for over 117,000 units. The base Firebird was still the second most desirable ...
Military Drone With Northrop P-61 Black Widow Vibes to Fly for the U.S. Army
As the drone race in the military sector heats up historic adversaries are trying to get an upper edge over their foes by learning from past and present conflicts. Most of them do this behind closed doors and away from prying eyes, but not the U.S. military. Although America has a number ...
1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata With Under 30,000 Miles on the Clock Is Looking for Its Third Owner
The first-generation Miata was the right car at the right time. Pretty much every manufacturer abandoned the small roadster in favor of heavier sports cars by the end of the 1990s, while Lotus made the baffling mistake of resurrecting the legendary Elan with front-wheel drive in 1989. Lotus ...
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Manthey Kit Costs New Audi Q5 Sportback Money in the US
The 718 may be Porsche's entry-level sports car, but that doesn't mean the 718 plays second fiddle to the 911. Remember that certain 718s come with a free-breathing sixer derived from the high-revving boxer of the 992-gen 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS. Be that as it may, not all six-pot 718s are ...
Two-Tone 1968 Ford Bronco Is an Old-School Beauty Sporting Modern Features
Here comes ICON's latest creation. It is the two-tone blue Old School Edition Bronco dressed up to the nines by restoration specialists ICON 4x4, which do the job without altering the model's DNA. Even though it looks like a 1968, it features modern equipment such a head up display and ...