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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Adorable Swedish Tiny Might Be the Ultimate Family House on Wheels
Meet Rika, a beautiful tiny home designed and built in Sweden with an eye toward sustainability. Well-proportioned and packed with ingenious amenities, this compact dwelling offers the cozy comfort of a much bigger, traditional home, coupled with timeless design and high-quality equipment. ...
Alpine Alpenglow Hy4 Prototype Is a Racer, Has Hydrogen Four-Cylinder Development Engine
Back in late 2022, Alpine created Alpenglow as a symbolistic design project - now it has been turned into reality and will become even cooler soon because the team will swap the four cylinders with a V6 by the end of the year. French car manufacturer Alpine is not the biggest a... (continue ...
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...)
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 ...
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 ...
Tesla Finally Offers FSD V12 to All Its Customers in the US With Compatible Vehicles
Tesla considers FSD V12.3.6 a mature build and is moving everyone, including the ones with older software limited to V11.4.9. The change comes with software update 2024.14.5, which rolls out to customers with 2024.14, 2024.3, and 2024.8 builds. Tesla Full Self-Driving has made substantial ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
U.S. to Deploy Thousands of Autonomous Anti-Armor Suicide Drones Against Potential Enemies
Having seen what devastating effects the clever use of drones can have on enemy plans over in Ukraine, the U.S. military is now convinced this is the way to go should things go south and require American interference abroad, or some defense at home. So in the summer of last year the Department ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Erect "Thousands" of New Supercharger Pedestals in 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that Tesla is not going to abandon the mighty Supercharger network. Even better, the company plans on adding "thousands" of brand-new DC stalls by the end of the year. That's exactly what EV owners and people who ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Top 10 Most Unreliable Used Cars You Can Buy, According to a Leading Warranty Provider
To determine the least reliable used cars you can buy in 2024, the team from the ultra-famous "carwow" YouTube channel teamed up with a leading UK aftermarket warranty provider. The data comes from thousands of detailed car breakdowns, so we'll discuss average fixing costs but also the most ...
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 ...
Tesla Model S Plaid Drags Ford Mustang GT and Dodge Hellcat, Prepare for the Unexpected
Since their arrival on the market, the Tesla Model S Plaid EV sedans have become many things – from kings of the quarter-mile dragstrip to DeLorean DMC-12 from Back to the Future impersonators. Of course, they have also done just about everything in between – cross-country races, top-speed ...
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 ...
Eli ZERO Micro-EV Is Coming to the U.S., Brings a New Way of Experiencing Urban Mobility
City dwellers have become over-reliant on cars, and it doesn't help that many of these cars are over-engineered and larger than they need to be for city use. So, where a highway car is too much and a two-wheeler is not enough, Eli ZERO aims to hit all the right notes. Eli ZERO is a micro-car, ...
Ferrari 12Cilindri Rocks Miami Vice Vibes When Digitally Lowered on Aftermarket Wheels
There has been plenty of focus on Ferrari's latest 2+2 berlinetta and retractable hardtop convertible, the 12Cilindri - the aftermarket realm likes that, of course. But do you think they need to wait and patiently hold their horses just because deliveries haven't started yet? ... (continue ...
When will cars stop looking so angry?
The Picanto is tired of being picked on so it’s taken some design steroids Prior talks design characteristics making cars more aggressive, and wonders if it's all just a fad I wonder if the mock diffuser at the back of the new Kia Picanto will make it look so sporty and fast ...
The "Cheapest Camper Van on the Market" Is Chinese and Actually Packs and Amazing Punch
Over the past couple of months, I've started asking myself how cheap a camper van can be. Well, in my search for the most affordable unit on the market, I've arrived in China. It's here that we meet the RVLife, a Class B RV that's going for as little as $36K, and no, not just the conversion, ...
Half the Cylinders, Twice the Fun: Tuned BMW M3 Touring Schools a Lambo Revuelto
Could a family wagon keep up with a fully-fledged hypercar? An instinctual response would be "no," and nobody could blame someone for answering that way. After all, cars meant to haul people and luggage rarely present themselves in the form of a Mercedes R63 AMG. But here you have it: a stock ...
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 ...
Not Just EVs: Repairing Conventional Cars Is Already a Major Headache
Few mechanics are properly equipped to deal with all-electric vehicle issues. Unless properly trained, they are limited to what service manuals say. In many cases, shops refuse to work on EVs that have tricky problems because they don't want to risk making things worse for everyone involved. ...
Impala Who? Mesmerizing 1966 Chevy Caprice Is a Numbers-Matching Surprise
The Impala was the model getting all the love in the mid-'60s, not only from Chevrolet but also from customers. The car was selling like hotcakes, and every model in the lineup, including the six-cylinder, had a solid customer base. The Caprice was born in 1965, the year when Impala sales ...
Google Maps Pro: Would You Pay for Premium Features?
Software has become a major money-making machine, and despite happening later than expected, carmakers seem to discover the same thing one by one. Regaining control of the infotainment system and making money from it has become a priority for car manufacturers, and General Motors is probably ...
6 Crazy Space Tech Ideas NASA Just Decided to Pump More Money Into
At the beginning of each year American space agency NASA announces something called the Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) awards, the culmination of a program meant to "nurture visionary ideas that could transform future NASA missions." And boy, does it deliver on that statement! The awards ...
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 ...
Ultra-Functional Tiny Breaks the Norm With Unique Solutions and an Ideal Bedroom
Don't be fooled by this home's basic exterior – the Green Hill Farm is a treasure trove of clever, original solutions that add a ton of functionality despite the inherent size limitations. Custom-built to the specifications of owners who knew exactly what they needed and optimized to enhance ...
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 ...
Hit in the Back and Abandoned in a Parking Lot: Ivy Green 1966 Ford Mustang Needs Help
First-gen Mustangs are fairly common in the restoration world, so finding the right project for the job isn't as hard as it sounds. An Ivy Green pony that recently landed on eBay claims it ticks most boxes for a complete restoration. Let me start by stating the obvious. This Mustang is rough, ...
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...)
Hypothetical 2025 Subaru Baja Hybrid Revival Digitally Threatens Maverick and Santa Cruz
The reborn US compact pickup truck sector feels pretty light at the moment, with only the hybrid or EcoBoost Ford Maverick whooping the bed-equipped, ritzier Hyundai Santa Cruz as if there's no tomorrow. The latter is trying to stage a comeback as it is almost ready to unleash the th... ...
Refreshed Tesla Model Y Best-Seller Gets Realistically Portrayed With CGI Model 3 Cues
With automakers thinking about the EV cooldown – even Rimac's CEO admits that ICEs are cooler as he hasn't found buyers for the 150 Nevera hypercars it plans to build – Tesla is currently with the back against a wall. Legacy carmakers have a... (continue reading...)
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, ...
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 ...
Toyota GR Supra Regrets Challenging Dodge Hellcat and Caddy CT5-V Three Times in a Row
Many brave cars dare face the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat or Demon 170 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Sadly, not a lot of them get to the quarter-mile finish line first. A couple of Toyota GR Supra models were no exceptions and thought to try their luck recently against the almighty Hellcat ...
Restored and Abandoned Outside: 1972 Nova Proves Some People Don't Deserve Cars
1972 was a magical year for the Nova, as its sales once again went through the roof after a difficult 1971. Chevrolet sold close to 350,000 cars, albeit the Super Sport was no longer as successful as expected, accounting for only 12,000 units. However, 1972 was also the year when the transition ...
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. ...
5 Key Areas Where Tesla Is No Longer Leading
After an impressive 2023, Tesla started 2024 from a defensive position, retreating from key areas where it doesn't see itself as the sector leader. These include manufacturing, mass-production EVs, and charging, considered critical to Tesla's mission not long ago. To compensate, the EV maker ...
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 ...
Bizarre 1948 Tucker Convertible Pops Up for Sale Again, Nobody Knows Where It Came From
This car has been on auction blocks more than anyone else. It has been just sitting there, waiting for an owner most of its life. It is a one-of-one prototype that looks gorgeous and has a price to match. It is always the same dealer that tries to sell it and can't seem to get things right. The ...
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 ...
New GTA 6 Images and Cover Art Inbound?
Before we get on with the latest Grand Theft Auto Online news, something special happened earlier this week. For a brief while, Rockstar Games updated their official webpage with mentions of four GTA VI screenshots. At the time of writing, these images have not seen the light of day, but people ...
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 ...
1971 Road Runner Last Ran in 1989 Is So Original It Can Beep-Beep the Life out of a Coyote
The transitional year of 1971 is a foggy mix of ‘it all ended by then’ and ‘it was still good fun’ as far as car nuts segregate the muscle car age from the doomsday decades that followed. The cars from that particular year weren’t at the same all-time high level as those 1970 mythical ...
How to Get Two Million GT7 Credits in Less Than 90 Seconds
I just remembered that part of my automotive collection/memorabilia is locked away in a studio somewhere. Among those items is a poster from the Mazda Museum in Hiroshima. It's a picture of the 787B and the text: Never Stop Challenging. With that motto in mind, I am always eager to become ...
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 ...
One More App Launches on Android Auto and CarPlay, Big News Coming This Year
GM's failed attempt to start a revolution against Android Auto and CarPlay has been received with incredible resistance from everyone who believes the two apps are must-have equipment in new cars. (continue reading...)
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 ...
This Is the Man Who Saved a Driver From a Burning Corvette After Reportedly Street-Racing
He is the man who saved the life of a driver who was trapped inside a Chevrolet Corvette, following a crash that reportedly occurred after street-racing a BMW M5 in New York. He pulled him out of the burning sports car, risking his own life. Lieutenant Richard Cannon is the name of the hero. ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Owner Passed During Restoration: Purple 1973 Firebird Needs Yet Another Chance
The Trans Am wasn't yet the coolest kid on the Firebird block in the early '70s, despite the car gaining popularity with every new release. The best-selling Firebird version in 1973 was the Esprit, which accounted for 17,249 units of the 46,313 cars rolling off the assembly lines this year. The ...
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 ...
Tesla Model S Plaid Drags Tuned Civic, Mustang GT, Charger Daytona and Results Are Funny
Tesla as a company and the entire EV market as a whole are currently going through some hard times, with people still reluctant to switch over to battery power due to the now-classic issues: range anxiety, lack of proper charging infrastructure, and high acquisition and insurance prices. What ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...)
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 ...
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. ...
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...)
5 Bikes for Passengers to Consider for the 2024 Touring Season
It's no secret to anyone that riding a motorcycle requires a significantly different skill set than what one needs to drive a car. It's an activity that also offers entirely different experiences for the ones in control of the two-wheeled machines. But bikes are different monsters for ...
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 ...
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...)
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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+ ...
This Is RCYL, a Bike Made Almost Entirely Out of Plastic
Perhaps one of the very few good things to come out of the dreadful year 2020 was the renewed interest in two-wheel urban mobility and bicycles in particular. This bike, though, is nothing like anything else on the market right now: a true unmatched, unrivaled product. In early 2020, the first ...
Genesis Has the 2024 Goodwood FoS in Its Sights, Announces Three Premieres
A little under three months from today, the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed will officially open its gates. The event, hosted in the United Kingdom, will kick off on July 11 and end three days later, and certain car manufacturers have already expressed interest in attending. (continue reading...)
This 1966 Dodge Coronet Is a Four-Door HEMI Unicorn Built for the FBI
Introduced for the 1966 model year in street-spec guise, the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI V8 remained in production through 1971. Arguably the most iconic Chrysler engine from the golden muscle car era, the HEMI found its way into around 11,000 cars spread across various Dodge and Plymouth ...
Skoda Octavia
Skoda says the fourth iteration of its best-seller is even more versatile, refined and upmarket. Has it succeeded? Selling practical cars in significant volumes at reasonable prices is what Skoda does best. Nowhere is this more evident than with the modern-day Skoda Octavia, which has gathered ...
Always Stored Indoors: This 1963 Impala Is 99% Time Capsule, 1% Unfortunate Upgrades
The Impala debuted in 1958 and needed only a few years to become the best-selling car in the United States. The debut of the Super Sport in 1961 pushed the nameplate to new heights, turning the Impala into the right vehicle for everybody specifically interested in more performance and ...
Nissan's Townstar Karaok-e Wants You To Tap Into Your Inner Artist
Ever dreamed of a mobile karaoke experience? Probably not, as the local bar or the shower sound (pun intended) is a better place to tap into your inner singer. However, Nissan would beg to disagree, so it has just introduced the Townstar Karaok-e. The model builds on the Evalia version of the ...
Ineos Grenadier hydrogen prototype first drive
One-off isn't destined for production immeditately, but an early test reveals it's as capable off road as its ICE sibling Ineos, whose wider empire includes a hydrogen production company, admits that however desirable hydrogen might be as a fuel of the future, there is currently ...
Updated 2025 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Unofficial Preview Has Fresh CGI Colors All Over
The Japanese automaker holds the unlikely honor of selling the cheapest car in America – the Versa sedan – until it discontinues it. Soon enough, Nissan will ditch it alongside the Titan full-size pickup truck, as well as the Altima, which won't make it into 2026MY either. The Nissan Maxima ...
Stellantis' New Subcompact SUV Makes Public Debut, Say Hello to the 2024 Opel Frontera
A little over a month after its public debut, the all-new 2024 Opel Frontera (Vauxhall in the UK) just made its first appearance in public. Attended by several executives and journalists from all over the world, the premiere was hosted in Istanbul, Turkey, and the company has also released the ...
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 ...
Ford Explorer ST Drags BMW X6 and Dodge Durango SRT 392, Wet Chaos Quickly Ensues
Sam, the host of the Sam CarLegion channel on YouTube, has prepared yet another drag-and-roll race skirmish with mid-size crossover SUVs – and it was about time since he hasn't had one in a few weeks already. (continue reading...)
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...)
Lando Norris' Gorgeous Lamborghini Miura Stalls in the Street, Needs to Be Pushed to Start
Bad things do happen to good people, and bad things also happen to good, iconic, record-setting cars like the Lamborghini Miura, the world's first supercar, as it's usually referred to. Just ask F1 champ Lando Norris, he knows all about it. Lando Norris isn't just a force to be reckoned with ...
Simon Cowell Reunites With His First Auto Love, a '71 Triumph TR6, During Magic Act
It's a kind of magic, but with some reality show producing magic sprinkled on top: Simon Cowell, perhaps one of the most famous music and television moguls in the world, was reunited with his "favorite" car ever and one of his first auto loves on the latest episode of Britain's Got Talent. ...
Users Lose Essential Android Auto Feature, the Workaround Is a Big No-No
Android Auto fights distractions behind the wheel on multiple fronts, with Google Assistant in charge of the battle to let users interact with their apps while driving. Because the purpose is to let drivers keep their eyes on the road, Android Auto can also display notifications for apps ...
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 ...
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. ...
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... ...
One-in-Six 1971 Buick GSX 455 Is Up for Grabs, but Why Should We Believe It's Real?
1970 was the year when GM issued the ‘Fire at will!’ order across its entire four-strong piston legions, revoking the displacement ban for intermediates. That woeful ban on engine size was aimed at hot-headed wranglers who thought speed was the ultimate goal of cars (isn't it?!). By the ...
BYD Launches the Sea Lion 07 Electric SUV, a $26,000 Tesla Model Y Rival
BYD announced the e-Platform 3.0 Evo, an upgraded version of its current EV architecture. The first model using the new platform is the Sea Lion 07, a $26,000 Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.5 rival that will start deliveries later this month. BYD Sea Lion SUVs are the third body style in BYD's ...
This 1956 Ford Thunderbird Was Used to Ressuply Plane That Spent Two Months in the Air
Most of us quickly get all worked up at the news of some aircraft being capable of spending a long time in the air. After all, who doesn't like a machine that can be pushed to its limits and not break? But did you know the world record for the longest continuous flight belongs to a plane that ...
Rivian Recalls R1S and R1T for Missing Dashboard Airbag Warning Label
Specializing in electric trucks and sport utility vehicles, Rivian has been hit with a recall that boggles the mind. As it happens, certain 2024 models have been produced without dashboard airbag warning labels. Considering that R1T production started in September 2021, what gives? According ...
Florida Dealer Sells All-Black 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible 3LZ Z07 for $170,000, Fair?
What goes around, comes around. Before we consider whether this Z06 truly deserves to sell for over MSRP, we need to take certain things into perspective, such as how a nearly identical Vette failed to sell for $182,000 just last month, despite having 18 miles on the clock. The market has ...
New Porsche 911 hybrid confirmed for 28 May reveal
New 911 hybrid is just weeks away from reveal The first electrified 911 is as fast around the Nürburgring as the 641bhp 911 Turbo S The new Porsche 911 hybrid has finished testing ahead of its reveal on 28 May. Porsche has released the first official images of the debut ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
2025 Aston Martin Vanquish Spied Flaunting Massive Front Grille, New V12 Packs 824 HP
Aston Martin's big V12 grand tourer will soon be replaced – or better said extensively refreshed – by the Vanquish. If this name sounds familiar, that's because Gaydon's favorite son used it a few times already, beginning with the original V12 Vanquish and the slightly more refined V12 ...
2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Comes in the Same Three Grades, Pricing Stays Put
There was a time when America's love for hatchbacks ran a lot deeper than it does today, when trucks and SUVs rule the industry. Yet even today there are quite a lot of models with such bodywork being offered in the States, some more successful than others. Can you guess where the hatchback ...
Seat Leon update brings 62-mile PHEV and upgraded infotainment
The Leon's entry-level 1.0-litre petrol engine makes way for an upgraded 1.5-litre unit Family hatchback/estate gets reworked powertrain line-up as brand reinvigorated with fresh investment The Seat Leon has been updated with a range of more efficient petrol and plug-in hybrid ...
2024 Genesis Neolun Concept Digitally Morphs Into a Potential GV90 Flagship SUV
Hyundai and Kia are two of the most prolific automakers in the world – not only as far as their own brands are concerned, but also in terms of novelties. Hyundai, of course, takes the royalties with the Genesis luxury marquee. Initially envisioned as far back a... (continue reading...)
New Vauxhall Frontera EV brings seven seats and 248-mile range
The Frontera is only slightly smaller than the outgoing Grandland Pure-EV and mild-hybrid options for Crossland's larger successor; EV could become UK's cheapest electric SUV The Vauxhall Frontera, a chunky electric replacement for the Crossland, will go on sale in the ...
Guy Wanted a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing With No Doors, Now Wants To Sell It
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing was this insane two-seat sports car with doors that sprang upward, turning heads like no other car did. It was the mid-1950s and people weren't used to see that kind of showoff. However, a man asked for a 300 SL Gullwing, but he wanted no roof and no doors. ...
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 ...
BMW iX Spied With Fresh Design, Facelifted Iteration Should Launch as a 2026 Model
With production starting in July 2021 at the Dingolfing factory in Germany, the BMW iX may not be an aging vehicle. It hasn’t even blown three candles off its birthday cake, yet its successor is already in the making. Case in point, meet the 2026 BMW iX, a fa... (continue reading...)
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV First Edition RST Enters Production, Pricing Starts at $94,500
A little over a month after it shaved the pricing of the Silverado EV RST First Edition, Chevrolet has announced that production is now underway. Besides the special model, the bowtie brand also offers the fleet-oriented 4WT version. Based on GM's Ultium Platform, t... (continue reading...)
Tesla Owner Uses Two Weights To Turn a Model 3 With FSD Into a Robotaxi
Elon Musk has been keen on self-driving vehicles for quite a while. The eccentric executive believes in a future where you won't have to worry about getting behind the steering wheel. That's why Full Self-Driving Supervised (not Beta anymore, but not a "Release Candidate" either) exists. ...
App Galore: Google Play Store Doors Now Wide-Open for Android Auto
Android Auto and Android Automotive are slowly but surely feeling more like Android, and an announcement released at Google's developer conference that took place this week confirms that this transition is part of the company's long-term strategy. Google wants to (continue reading...)
Testing Begins on Combined Cycle Engine That'll Grow to Challenge SR-71 Blackbird Record
Back in 1976, at the height of the Cold War, one of America's most secretive planes, the SR-71 Blackbird, managed to achieve a tremendous feat: it traveled at a speed of Mach 3, which is 2,193.2 mph (3,529.6 kph). That's the fastest speed any production, crewed aircraft managed to reach in the ...
Cars Running Android Will Soon Get New Apps and Angry Birds (Yes, Angry Birds!)
Android Automotive keeps growing, and more importantly, the app ecosystem's expansion never stops, with Google announcing new big names landing in the store on every occasion. This week's developer conference, where Google has focused mostly on artificial intelligence, also brought news aimed ...
Tweaked Bugatti Veyron Looks Like a Supercar-Devouring Shadow
Notice that we said supercar, not hypercar. While the Bugatti Veyron may have been part of the latter category when it came out, the original examples are as punchy as modern-day supercars (ahem, Lamborghini Revuelto!). With a tiny bit over 1,000 (metric) horsepower unleashed from that ...
2025 GMC Terrain Denali Pops Up in Latest Unofficial Renderings Next to Outgoing AT4
General Motors is diligently preparing to fight against Toyota's Q1 ascension when it was about 30k vehicles behind in terms of deliveries from snatching the Big Detroit automaker its American sales crown. For that, they are bringing to market a host of models, including the 2025 Chevrolet ...
1966 Chrysler Imperial Black Beauty Wannabe Seems Like a Green Hornet Bargain at $33K
Like it or not, the age of superheroes (or, at least, masked heroes) seems to have passed. Although there are still plenty of movies centered around such characters being made today, the hype seems to have subsided, for now, and this probably explains why objects like a very cool Black Beauty ...
Tom Cruise Hops Onboard a Luxury Sailing Yacht for Scenic Workcation
Being a celebrity seems like an "all play and no work" kind of life, but we're all grown-ups here and know that no such thing exists. Tom Cruise, for one, is definitely pushing the 24/7 workaholic image to the extreme, even when he's on vacation. Since his ill-advised and now-memefied couch ...
Ferrari 412 Hommage Design Project Sends Out Mixed Signals, Keeps the ICE Power
The good folks over at Car Design World (aka cardesignworld on social media) tipped us off to this independent design project by artist Baptiste de Brugiere. You might think he's another member of the imaginative realm of digital car content creators. But he's not. There are many automotive ...
The Bricklin 3EV Has Three Wheels and Scissor Doors, You Won't See Anything Like It
The Bricklin 3EV is the all-electric three-wheeler that looks like a real car but it's not, and you have probably never heard of it. The Bricklin story started ages ago, but now the 3EV is reviving it. It all started with the Bricklin SV-1 back in 1974. It was the creation... (continue reading...)
My Name Is Optimus Prime and I'm an $80 Hot Wheels Transformer
I've met a lot of kids lately who have zero interest in reading books or watching movies. They prefer spending hours on end watching short clips on various Social Media apps, and I find that to be rather sad. Maybe I'm just experiencing the generation gap. I'm sure that adults frowned upon ...
Murdered-Out Ferrari GTC4Lusso Is the Perfect Low-Riding Purosangue Cure
Even though the Purosangue is Ferrari's first-ever crossover and its most versatile model yet, it's not the first one to feature seating for more than two. Not by far, as the Prancing Horse used to experiment with more spacious rides over the decades, and we're willing to bet they're not done ...
BMW M3 Touring Drag Races Audi RS 4 Avant, It's Not Even Close
The RS 4 Avant is a seriously fun longroof, but alas, the undisputed leader in this particular segment is the M3 Touring. Despite being a wee bit heavier than the four-ringed station wagon, the Bimmer makes easy work of the Audi in a straight line. France's Motorsport Magazine has recently ...
Superb Pink 1957 Chevy Bel Air, Parked Since the 1970s, Goes From Overpriced to Reasonable
Pete got a phone call about a 1957 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupe from Pittsburgh that he had been chasing for about two or three weeks. The owner was inches away from selling it, but the sale didn't go through. So he is going to check it out. The last time he heard from the seller, the car ...
Indulgence Meets Functionality in This Tiny Home With Expansive Outdoor Spaces
The Mapleton 9500 is a fresh 2024 model introduced by the popular Australian builder Alphaline Tiny Homes, as part of a new series designed by bleuscape designs. Like all Alphaline homes on wheels, it comes in a single-level configuration that emphasizes comfort and accessibility. On top ...
Smart #3
Geely/Mercedes brand targets more traditional tastes with its second new-era model Having catered to more practical tastes when it first reappeared in 2023 with the Smart #1 compact SUV, the rejuvenated Smart brand is now bringing us something a little more stylish. The promotional literature ...
2025 Jeep Avenger 4xe Spied, It's Twinned With Alfa Romeo's Junior Ibrida Q4
There's no denying that Fiat had a big role in diluting the Jeep Compass with Fiat underpinnings when Fiat Chrysler used to be a thing. The dilution continues under the Stellantis umbrella with the Avenger, a small crossover that North America won't get because it's based on a PSA platform. ...
Tesla's Spring Update Brings New Features to Older Vehicles With Intel Processors
When Tesla announced the Spring Update last month, the highlight was a new user interface (V12) inspired by the Cybertruck. Earlier information indicated this was reserved for newer vehicles powered by Ryzen processors. However, owners of older EVs with Intel Atom processors have also received ...
Fired Tesla Charging Employees Suggest Elon Musk Is an Authoritarian CEO
Elon Musk is probably the world's most well-known CEO. Some may have heard of him because of Tesla, while others because of PayPal, Starlink, or his brief appearances in tabloid media. Now, the executive is once again the center of attention for a peculiar reason – dismantling a team that ...
2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Coupe 2LZ Sells for Just $117,000 and It's a Sub-MSRP Bombshell
The Z06 saga continues. If this was a movie, I feel as though we’re very close to the third act, where the other shoe is about to drop, and the main character is about to get humbled. I don’t recall ever seeing a C8 Z06 Vette with delivery miles selling for under MSRP before, do you? ...
Party Like a Billionaire: Mark Zuckerberg Takes Private Jet to His Megayacht 'Launchpad'
With great power comes great responsibility, but also a lot of fun! Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, one of the world's top 5 richest men, is about to have a lot of that as part of his extended birthday celebrations. On May 14, Mark Zuckerberg turned 40 and kicked off celebrations with a relatively ...
New Rolls-Royce CEO reveals plan to ramp up bespoke abilities
The Bespoke programme has become a fundamental strand of Rolls-Royce's operations Freshly appointed Rolls boss Chris Brownridge says Goodwood factory expansion will help company grow Rolls-Royce will soon break ground on a significant extension of its factory at Goodwood, West ...
1970 Ford Torino Cobra Has Had One Owner in 54 Years; the 429 CJ V8 Shakes Cool Feature
Ford dealt a heavy blow in 1969 when it won the NASCAR title with the help of its formidable fastback Torino racer, the Talladega. The publicity momentum gained on the track was enough to earn the Torino the Car of the Year award in 1970. To rise to the honor of the speedway hero, the street ...
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep. 88)
This week the lads talk about the Scamander amphibious car project... This week Matt and Steve talk TVR's Peter Wheeler's Scamander project, round headlights, cruise control and more Episode 88 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds our resident car hacks Matt Prior and ...
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Drags Charger, Challenger, and Z06. Will It Prevail?
Ford currently builds the S650 seventh-generation Ford Mustang in EcoBoost, GT, and Dark Horse flavors. Luckily, Chevrolet still makes the Corvette, but Dodge has already ended production of the L-bodied Charger and Challenger models. As far as the Ford Motor Company is concerned, there's ...
2024 Mazda BT-50 Gets Subtle Enhancements, Starts From Just $24k in Australia
Last year, it went into off-road overdrive with the SP Pro and Thunder Pro packs, but for 2024, the Mazda BT-50 is all about adding even more abilities to its vast and practical portfolio. Once upon a time, the Mazda BT-50 compact-then-mid-size pickup truck produced by the Japanese carmaker ...
Hot Wheels Neon Speeders Have a Neat Trick To Show Off
Yesterday, I went on another Hot Wheels shopping spree. I visited 10 stores in search of new items to add to my collection. Although some had just restocked, I only bought five new cars. I'm considering starting a Hot Wheels Monthly Haul series in which I can share some of my discoveries. ...
Blue Origin to Send Humans to Space in First Mission in Two Years
A couple of years ago the world was engulfed in a space race the likes of which it had never seen before. For the first time in history, three private companies were competing to send civilians with no long-term astronaut training into space. Since that time, the pace seems to have slowed down ...
1969 Chevrolet Camaro Is a True Z11 Gem With a Numbers-Matching L78
When it comes to first-generation Chevrolet Camaros, there's no denying that the COPO ZL-1 is the ultimate iteration, the holy grail of the lineage. Featuring an all-aluminum V8 developed for drag racing, the ZL-1 was built in just 69 units. It's rare and quite expensive. (continue reading...)
Morgan and Pininfarina reveal striking £200k barchetta
Front styling is new; six-pot behind that grille is unchanged Malvern firm taps legendary Italian design house for limited-run Midsummer speedster Morgan and Pininfarina have unveiled an exclusive barchetta-bodied, two-seat sports car called the Midsummer. Based on the ...
The One That Started It All! Airstream's "Clipper #1" Has Been Found and Restored
The first of anything is clearly special, but when that first something signifies the birth of a legacy, it transforms into something else; it becomes an icon. With that in mind, we explore the very first riveted Airstream's story, the one before you today, all nice and shiny from a restoration ...
Renault shifts self-driving focus from cars to minibuses
Renault has partnered with WeRide to operate self-driving shuttles on public roads Level three plus autonomy for cars is "unlikely for the time being" but Master-based robobus is inbound Renault won't continue development of high-level autonomous functions for cars, switching ...
Historic Day: Android Auto to Get YouTube, Games, and Browsers
This took a while! Google recently announced that new apps, including video, games, and browsers, would be available on Android Auto. Android Auto has become a must-have system for the modern driver, and Google's statistics show that the app is already installed in over 200 million vehicles. ...
1958 Plymouth Belvedere "Black Widow" Is a Meaner "Christine" With 392 HEMI Power
"Christine" and "Black Widow" are two of the most iconic nicknames of the automotive industry. The first one made the late 1950s Plymouth Fury famous thanks to a novel by Stephen King and a subsequent movie by John Carpenter. The second name adorned a 1957 Chevy that introduced fuel in... ...
Artemis Accords Finishes Drag Race to 40 Signatories, Welcomes Lithuania
Admittedly, the nomenclature surrounding the Artemis Accords can be a bit confusing. This non-binding agreement between nations across the globe hoping to hitch a ride to the Moon and beyond aboard future NASA Artemis missions is, in fact, not related to the Artemis Program itself. But even so, ...
Why Using Google Maps and Waze Simultaneously Offers the Best Navigation Experience
Many people believe Google Maps and Waze are like two drops of water. At some level, they are, as they can both take someone from where they are to where they want to be faster and more conveniently. The differences between them are the reason why Google sees no reason for a merger. Google Maps ...
Xiaomi Car Breaks Down Beyond Repair Minutes After Delivery, Owner Offered a Refund
The debut of the first Xiaomi car, officially referred to as the SU7, was a hit, and the Chinese tech behemoth bragged about the solid demand on multiple occasions. The company's CEO went as far as saying that Apple users love Xiaomi's car, as more than half of the people w... (continue reading...)
'66 Ford Bronco With Diesel Power Fails To Attract Buyer, Becomes Cheaper as a Result
From the multitude of classic Ford Broncos for sale that we covered these past few months, one of them, in particular, stands out. First, it features a diesel engine under the hood, and second, it can't seem to attract a buyer. We first wrote about it towards the end of 2023. Back then, the ...
Dealer Is Selling a BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition, Looks Like It Has a Color Fail
A dealership in Germany is selling a BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition. It is one of only nine examples and rarely does one pops up for sale. The car comes with a special paintwork that makes it look like it comes with a color fail. Of the 200 M4 DTM Champion Edition examples that BMW ... (continue ...
The Pursuit Carbon Is a Beefcake Teardrop With 3 Berths, Bathroom, and Dual Kitchens
"Strong essences come in small vials" applies to all walks of life, including when it comes to off-roading with a towable, where compact dimensions mean more convenience and higher maneuverability. The Carbon Pursuit aims to show that compactness doesn't mean the absence of creature comforts. ...
This "Influencer" Bought a Cybertruck, and It Turned Him Against Tesla
A North Carolina man who considers himself an influencer is or, better said, was also a Tesla enthusiast. He financed the acquisition of a Cybertruck, a potentially great EV he waited around four years for. But after just two months of ownership, the man who used to be very understanding ...
The Fantail Home on Wheels Is Designed for Tiny Living, Big Luxury
Studies have shown too many options tend to have the opposite effect than the intended one, leading to confusion, stress, and generally bad shopping decisions. Since tiny houses are yet to boast supermarket-like variety, this segment of the market still offers plenty of reasons to enjoy the ...
2025 Kia Sportage Shows Its Refreshed Exterior and Interior in Ritzy CGI Shades
The South Korean automaker hasn't enjoyed the usually great times in America over the past few months – the struggle never ends because it still can't convince all customers to patch the vehicles against the 'Kia Boys' plague, and its Q1 sales have subtly declined. (continue reading...)
1964 Pontiac GTO Hides Rare Tri-Power/Auto Setup Under Yorktown Blue Hood
Introduced for the 1964 model year, the Pontiac GTO got a significant makeover in 1965. The refresh saw the introduction of stacked dual headlamps and a slightly more aggressive front fascia. While this styling is usually the most popular with the GTO crowd, the first-year version remains ...
Tweaked Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S Proves Less if Often More in the Tuning World
Mercedes-AMG's GT 4-Door Coupe has never been a stunner as far as the looks are concerned. We were never fans of its design, especially in its early days, when all we could think of when this model rolled out was that we'd never see an AMG-branded CLS ever again. However, the vehicle's design ...
Paris Hilton Shows the Interior of Her Sliving Mom Van, Gets Immediately Criticized for It
Before Barbie was embraced by the entirety of the (grown-up) showbiz industry, there was only one Barbie the world cared about: Paris Hilton. Today, the 43-year-old former socialite is a mom of two, and her auto fleet is a reflection of that. Paris Hilton has come a long way from her Simple ...
Ride1Up Takes Their Existing Monster and Makes It Even Better, Faster, Stronger: The DRT
Over the past few years, the e-bike industry has really taken off. As a result, we're seeing wilder and wilder machines that blur the line between what a bicycle used to be and what could be considered a downright moped or light dirt bike. Honestly, Ride1Up's Revv 1 (continue reading...)
Isaiah Simmons Chooses Yet Another Giant, Tesla Cybertruck Dressed in White by Abushi
At age 25, Isaiah Simmons has just about everything that's good in life – a 'god bod,' a great (sporting) career, plenty of mansion vibes around the place he calls home, and a growing personal garage. For those who don't know him because most likely they're not ardent (continue reading...)
LS-Swapped 1966 Chevrolet Suburban With 795 Miles Demands Your Attention
Classic SUV lovers, gather around, grab a seat, and let's talk about the old-timer pictured below, which is looking for a new home and offers many reasons to love it. As mentioned in the title, it is a 1966 Chevrolet Suburban. The model year positions it into the fifth gene... (continue reading...)
"WHOA GTO": Mysterious 1967 Pontiac GTO Flexes Relevant Plates, Real-Deal 242 Goat
If you wanted a GTO in 1967 and were ready to step inside a Pontiac dealership, you had to have at least $2,871 in your bank account. This was the price of a coupe, the cheapest GTO version this year. However, most people ordered the hardtop because, you know, that's where the GTO spirit ...
Peugeot e-3008
Peugeot uses a brand-new Stellantis Group platform to take aim at the likes of the Volvo EX40, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model Y. Never has a Stella been so significant. No, not a pint of Belgium’s finest enjoyed at 6am in Luton airport to kick-start the holiday of a lifetime, but rather ...
Someone Parked This Mouse-Infested Fairlane 500 in a Barn, 20 Years Later It's Still Cool
The cheapest V8-powered Fairlane 500 in 1966 was the two-door sedan, which could be had by anyone willing to pay at least $2,423. However, most people ordered the four-door sibling, which carried a $2,463 price tag and made more sense for families. However, the most expensive (continue reading...)
Watch Tesla FSD Save the Day in Moldova, It Should Work Perfectly on European Roads
Tesla is betting its future on autonomous driving, and its Full Self-Driving software is key to achieving vehicle autonomy. With the FSD V12, Tesla made tangible progress toward that goal, and rumors indicate that it will expand FSD tests outside North America. Although not yet available ...
This 1961 Chevy Impala Bubbletop Hides a Huge Secret Under the SS Tags and 409 Block
1961 was the year when Chevrolet brought to life the famous Super Sport. It debuted on the Impala as RPO 240 and could be had for only $53.80. Official baptized "Impala Super Sport Equipment Package," the Super Sport wasn't necessarily the performance upgrade that eventually turned out to be ...
Cybertruck v 911: Drag Race Vindicates Engineer Who Told Elon Musk To Apologize to Porsche
Four months ago, an engineer-turned-YouTuber, who makes a living out of demystifying math and science for anyone even remotely interested in machines or structures, analyzed the famous Tesla Cyberbeast + a Porsche 911 vs. a Porsche 911 drag race. His discovery? Elon Musk and Tesla grossly ...
Tesla Model 3 Performance Deliveries Are on Hold, Price Goes Up Nevertheless
Tesla has increased the price of the Model 3 Performance by $1,000, which forces buyers to stick with the free Stealth Grey color or lose the federal tax credit. The move comes before deliveries have even started, with cars still expecting the final EPA approval. Tesla unveiled the... (continue ...
Tiny Moon Amalthea Photobombs NASA Juno Probe Photo of Jupiter, Looks Super Cute
Do you sometimes forget the Jupiter has a lot more than a handful of major moons? It's not hard to, considering the media only ever seem to talk about four of them. But recently, a little Jovian moon not of the Galilean family, had a brief but notable flash of the limelight. In front of the ...
The Archipelago 80 Catamaran Redefines Luxury Exploration, Boasts High-Capacity Helipad
Founded in 2021, Archipelago Expedition Yachts is a relatively new player in the shipbuilding world, but the British yacht builder has already garnered the attention of the European maritime industry with its forward-thinking catamaran designs focused on performance, sustainability, and ...
That's Not How You Wash a Ferrari 488 Pista – Iconic Supercar Sleeps With the Fishes
We have some good news for you if you own a Ferrari 488 Pista: the value of your supercar has just increased by becoming even rarer, as another such model was recently totaled. Supercar lovers, especially those who have a soft spot for the Ferrari 488 Pista, should look away unl... (continue ...
Morgan-Pininfarina Midsummer Revealed as the Pure Beauty of a Turbocharged Barchetta
Coachbuilders have always been perceived as the Michelin-star chefs of the automobile world. Established at first because of a need people had decades ago, each of these niche carmakers is currently cooking motorized dishes so delicious people will talk about them for ages. And when two ...
Patent Troll Granted a Patent for Auto Shift Months Before Tesla Rolled Out the Feature
Tesla rolled out the Auto Shift (Beta) with the Spring software update (2024.13), and people have already praised it. However, one guy is happier than the rest because Tesla introduced the new feature. A few months before this happened, he was granted a patent for the same feature and is now ...
This Canadian Tiny Home Is Designed as a Charming and Luxurious Couple's Retreat
Tiny house builders are like magicians with plenty of tricks up their sleeves. These tricks are actually smart design hacks and space-saving techniques that help make efficient use of the available footprint for maximum functionality and comfort. There are countless beautifully designed tiny ...
Black Cadillac Escalade on 28-Inch Wheels Is an Automotive OG
While Cadillac is putting the final touches on the facelifted iteration Escalade, which we recently saw in the open fully uncovered, certain enthusiasts keep modifying theirs. Some Escalades from the latest generation feature various add-ons on the outside for a sportier vibe. Others ha... ...
When Stirling Moss hit 246mph in a record-breaking MG
Moss reached 246mph on salt flats with ease – but not in comfort Britain’s top Formula 1 driver took a break from motorsport to drive the 300bhp, pill-shaped MG EX181 At the Beijing motor show, MG unwrapped an attention-grabbing new concept car in celebration of its centenary: ...
Four-door Ford Mustang super saloon in the pipeline
Ford CEO Jim Farley claimed the Mustang is now “by far” the world’s best-selling coupé Long-running coupé to gain sibling with the "performance and attitude of original"; V8 to remain as long as possible Ford is so delighted with the burgeoning worldwide sales of its ...
This Tastefully-Designed 20-Foot Tiny Home Raises the Bar for Space Optimization
Born out of people's desire for a simpler life, the tiny house movement not only counters the extravagant big house trend that has been around for decades but also proves that you don't actually need a lot of living space to lead a happy life. There are plenty of tiny homes with cute ...
Tim Kuniskis Retires After Nearly 32 Years With Chrysler
Timothy Kuniskis joined Chrysler when America's third-largest automaker was known as the Chrysler Corporation. Almost 32 years later, the man who transformed the Dodge brand into the Brotherhood of Muscle is retiring. He will be replaced as chief executive officer of the Dodge and Ram brands ...
This Emberglo Mustang Has the Perfect Package: Unrestored, All Original, Unaltered
It's hard to find something to hate on a first-gen Mustang, especially if you're a diehard fanboy, but the model you're about to discover is something else. I always liked the early Mustangs, a... (continue reading...)
Tesla Cybertruck Drag Races Lamborghini Urus, One of Them Gets Absolutely Destroyed
Some of you may be wondering: which one is faster in a quarter-mile battle between the Tesla Cybertruck and the Lamborghini Urus? CarWow Indonesia recently answered this question, putting Mat Watson behind the wheel of the Tesla Cybertruck in the range-topping configuration christ... (continue ...
Digging for gold in scrap: inside Stellantis’ circular economy gambit
By 2030, the giant's cars will use 40% recycled or bio-sourced content, saving both cash and the planet Of all the senior jobs created amid the current transformation of the automotive industry, the one held at Stellantis by Alison Jones sounds like the one with the most grit and the least ...
Mercedes SL-Based Mythos Speedster Will Debut Late 2024, Preview Scheduled This Summer
Mercedes didn’t enjoy too much success with the first revival of Maybach, but once it became Mercedes-Maybach, the ultra-luxury marque started printing money for the German automaker. Stuttgart's favorite son will debut a new marque for 2025 in the form of Mythos, which is best described ...
This GNX-Style 1987 Buick Regal Is Actually a 1986 Chevy El Camino Under the Sheet Metal
The good ol' Elky rolled out for the 1959 model year, and General Motors kept making the coupe utility through 1987. The final generation could be had with anything from a 3.3-liter naturally aspirated V6 to a 5.7-liter small block or a 5.7-liter diesel engine designed by the Oldsmobile ...
Lamborghini Countach Drags the Ferrari 812, SF90, and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N; Guess Who Won?
Three Italian supercars race against each other for a chance to duke it out with a Korean family car that’s so green that it would make envy itself red with shame. And it’s all happening on the other end of the planet because sometimes mutual hatred can’t be extinguished by simply ...
Bill Gates Once Wanted To Buy a Mercedes-Benz, but Had a Special Request. Mercedes Said No
Bill Gates once went into a Mercedes-Benz dealership with a very special request. However, the automaker told him his request was impossible to fulfil. So, he went next door and bought a Volvo instead. Terry Haigh, former Sales Manager at Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue, remembers that, in 1989, ...
BMW XM With Velvet Hood Poses Next to Naomi Campbell on the Red Carpet
The BMW XM Mystique Allure was on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in Southern France, in the company of British supermodel Naomi Campbell. The model is painted in ultramarine and sports a hood covered in velvet. The XM Mystique Allure is a one-off creation that BMW took to Cannes. ...
After Android Auto, CarPlay Is Also Getting New Features
With Google's I/O happening this week, Android Auto and Android Automotive received everybody's attention, especially as the search giant shared exciting news (such as a new project to bring more apps to both platforms). Howeve... (continue reading...)
Indiana Dealer Won’t Move 2021 Ram 1500 TRX for $71,500, Truck Takes “L” Like the Pacers
Remember back when Dodge first decided to put a Viper engine in a Ram pickup truck? Well, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Of course, the modern equivalent of that was Dodge fitting the Ram 1500 TRX with a Hellcat engine. As it turns out, it was one heck of an idea. The Ram 1500 TRX went ...
This Is Your First Look at Megayacht 'Tanzanite': All Hail the New Queen!
Strong essences may come in small vials, but save that saying for perfumes and people who can't afford to have the ship of their dreams built for their personal use. Where superyachts and especially megayachts are concerned, bigger is always better, no doubt about it. If the world's ...
The Acura ZDX Type S Is Pikes Peak International Hill Climb's First Electric Pace Car
Remember the ZDX? Acura didn't sell too many of them. The V6-powered crossover sold in abysmally poor numbers, prompting the higher-ups at Honda to discontinue it after 2013. All told, 7,191 units were sold between model years 2010 and 2013. Acura revived this moniker in August 2023 for the ...
Massachusetts Dealer Won’t Sell ‘68 Chevy Camaro Restomod for $97,500, Is It Celtic Pride?
Has the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro ever stopped being cool? Sure, maybe you can question its popularity against the likes of the Mustang or the Charger, but people still love getting behind the wheel of such an OG pony car, whether it’s stock or heavily customized. As far as I’m ...
Mitsubishi Plots its Return to Greatness in North America, Announces Momentum 2030 Project
In spite of never going bankrupt even once in the 21st century, it feels like we've been mourning the death of Mitsubishi in North America since the Lancer Evo X bit the dust nearly ten years ago. Depending on who you talk to, they'll argue Mitsubishi's downfall in the US and Canada started ...
"Never Washed": Someone Bought This 2002 Corvette and Abandoned It After 844 Miles
Cars emerging from long-term storage are typically classic models that somehow ended up in hiding, now sporting either a challenging shape or a tip-top condition thanks to proper sleeping conditions. (continue reading...)
Cupra Born VZ review
Cupra uses some old-school tricks to create a new-age hot hatch Press presentations for new cars are normally given by someone from marketing with lots of graphs and charts about trim levels and why it’s better than rival X at Y. But the presentation for the new Cupra Born VZ was one ...
BMW M4 CS review: When M gets it just right
Rather than cranking the dial up to 11 as the CSL did, this car aims for a perfect 10 Getting excited about the BMW M4 CS requires an understanding of its big sibling, the M4 CSL. That was the 1000-off, extra-special M4 that came out a couple of years ago, and while it was hideously expensive, ...
Special Edition Scale Bugattis Cost Muscle Car Money and You Can’t Have One
Exactly 100 years ago one of the most celebrated race cars in human history made its big entrance at the French Grand Prix in Lyon. The year was 1924, and the car would go on to be known as the Bugatti Type 35, a model that would win or finish on the podium in around 2,500 races over a period ...
2025 Toyota Camry Drags Its Former V6 Self and Gets Humiliated
While some lament the loss of the impressive V6 on the Toyota Camry, others welcome the more modern approach. To each, their own, as they say, but one thing rings true, no matter which side of the fence one might land: the V6 TRDs could kick some serious rear exhausts when it raced segment ...
It Literally Smells Like a New Car: 1996 Dodge Viper GTS Emerges With 323 Miles
The 1996 model year witnessed a major debut. Dodge introduced a new version of the Viper specifically to provide buyers with more power. The all-new Dodge Viper GTS (I specifically ... (continue reading...)
1959 Pontiac Catalina Is an Original Gem, a Big Surprise on Its V8 Might Trigger Ford Fans
Introduced in 1950 as a trim line reserved for hardtops only on the 1950 Chieftain Eight and DeLuxe Eight lines, the Catalina became a separate model as the entry-level full-size Pontiac in 1959. It was a short first generation that lasted two model years, each with its distinct styling. The ...
Rockstar Games Might Be Releasing GTA VI in Fall 2025, but GTA Online Is Alive and Kicking
Grand Theft Auto news has been firing on all cylinders for the last week. First, we got some kind of leaks for the supposed upcoming GTA VI screenshots and a final cover reveal. Then, Take-Two Interactive released their May 2024 earnings call and revealed how many copies the Grand Theft Auto ...
Ducati Monster Senna Honors Three Decades Since the Legendary F1 Driver's Passing
The world of Formula 1 drivers is filled with great names, past and present, but a very limited number of them are so great they will probably be remembered forever. The name of Ayrton Senna da Silva is among them. The Brazilian-born managed to leave a permanent mark on Formula 1 in ...
Porsche 911 Turbo S Goes From Supercar to Mega Hatch in One Horrific Crash
This Porsche 911 Turbo S has seen far better days, as a horrific accident rendered it useless. The wreckage is now in the possession of a salvage company, which is looking to make a quick buck from it. After some online digging, we found out that this German beast was involved in a serious ...
New 2025 Bentley Continental GT Teased, Debuts Next Month With Hybrid V8
The third-generation Bentley Continental GT is four years old. Thus, it’s considered a rather old product in today’s car world. The crew from Crewe is aware of this, and since this model is extremely important for the brand, the all-new one is right around the corner. Bentley says the new ...
Porsche 'Nine Zero Four' Virtually Bridges the Gap Between 904's Past and 911's Present
On May 28, 2024, the past, present, and future of Porsche's 911 series will collide and create something electrified, not a black hole. Yep, that's right, the iconically legendary rear-engined sports car is going hybrid. Porsche has already started the teasing cam... (continue reading...)
Rendered 2025 BMW M5 Is Allegedly 95% the Same As Real Deal Based on Latest Teaser
The Bavarian automaker is riding the Cannes Film Festival's hype wave with help from Naomi Campbell, who presented the ultra-odd velvet and sequin-covered XM Mystique Allure to a select audience outside the Palais des Festivals et des Congres. But the red carpet at ... (continue reading...)
2024 Skoda Elroq Spied As Electric Successor to the Karoq Compact Crossover
Skoda keeps chasing after the electric segment, with a whole new vehicle set to debut later this year. The model is called the Elroq and recently made its spy shot debut. What exactly is a Skoda Elroq, you ask? Well, it is a brand-new compact crossover with electric firepower that will replace ...
Overland Expo West Kicks Off the Adventure Season With 'Ultimate' GMC Canyon AT4X
Respecting tradition, the 2024 Ultimate Overland vehicle build is powered by GMC with a mid-size Canyon AT4X adventurer mid-size pickup truck and officially built by Overland Expo West for the May 17-19 event in Flagstaff, Arizona. Established in 2009, Overland Expo is one of the best-known ...
Exclusive 'Mythos' Mercedes-AMG SL Speedster coming soon
New SL-based speedster will be first in collector-targeted Mythos lineage New range of models will go a step beyond Manufaktur programme with greater scope for personalisation AMG plans to launch a new speedster variant of its seventh-generation SL as part of a series of limited ...
Ford Mustang review
Latest, most sophisticated and tech-heavy Mustang yet remains one of the cheapest ways of getting of a V8 coupe With more than ten million sold across a production run stretching more than 60 years, the Ford Mustang had a firm spot in popular culture. Which means almost everyone has their own ...
New BYD e6 MPV set for UK launch with 258-mile range
BYD e6 touts a range of 258 miles and a VW Golf-sized turning circle Second-generation Chinese electric car is aimed primarily at taxi drivers, likely priced from low £30,000s BYD has quietly added a new electric MPV to its UK line-up, which looks to tempt taxi drivers with more ...
Harley-Davidson Undertaker Will Put Rival Cruisers Into the Ground
The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is one of the most appreciated bikes that presently roll off the lines of the Milwaukee bike maker. Testimony to that reality are both the many examples that roam the streets in stock form, but also the literal flood of customized ones we come across on a nearly ...
Volkswagen Lost the EV Revolution and Is Bracing for Another Defeat in the Software Arena
Traditional carmakers are retreating on all fronts after losing the EV revolution, and Volkswagen emerged as the biggest loser. The German carmaker is pivoting to plug-in hybrids to compensate for the lackluster EV sales. However, the elephant in the room is its software problems, affecting all ...
Step Inside One of the Coziest Tiny Homes Filled With Rustic, Quirky Details
Cecilia is a home with a heart. Named after the customer for whom it was custom-built, this adorable tiny house looks like it came straight out of a Swedish fairytale. The skilled team at Treesign combined modern craftsmanship with old, repurposed elements to give this compact dwelling a unique ...
This Custom Tiny House Brings Spaciousness and Comfort to Farm Living
For those that build them and those that buy them, tiny houses are the gift that keeps on giving due to their affordability, a high degree of customization, and multi functionality. This unit, designed as a farm dry cabin, is a good example in this sense. Indigo River Tiny Homes (IRTH) is a ...
Buy This '77 Pontiac Trans Am, Grow a Mustache, and Relive the Golden Age of Muscle Cars
Anyone looking to spruce up their classic muscle car collection with a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am should look no further than this copy, which is searching for a new home. Mind you, it's not the perfectly restored example that some probably expected. However, it is ready to hit the open road ...
Too Rare to Pass: 1975 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport With 15K Miles, Z85 Fender Tag
Critics believe that the demise of the Z28 in 1975 made the Camaro a dull car, leaving the RS the only survivor in the struggle for increased fuel efficiency. The "new" Camaro could be had with only two engines. The base unit was the 250 six-cylinder unit installed on 29,749 units. It was rated ...
You Probably Won't Notice It, But Google Maps Just Got Another Redesign
Google is continuously working on refining the experience with Google Maps, and this is good news on every possible level. Google Maps is used by millions of people every day, so every update should make using certain features easier. The company's latest focus was on the home screen, as it ...
Custom Line's New Navetta 38 Motor Yacht Focuses on Spatial Fluidity and Absolute Comfort
Over the years, Italian shipyard Custom Line has built an impressive fleet of luxury yachts with timelessly classic aesthetics and a special focus on the bespoke. Offering a balanced mix of elegant design, advanced technologies, ingenious layouts, and luxury amenities, each Custom Line yacht ...
'Slow' C6 Chevy Corvette Is Virtually Dressed in Grabber Blue, Has ProCharged Coyote Swap
Some people just can't stop dreaming about America's Big Detroit Three trifecta – the Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Charger, and Ford Mustang. Oh well, they're the lone survivors of the passenger car purge, anyway, so you can't dream about anything else without having nightmares, actually. ...
Mindblowing: Someone Bought This 1990 Corvette and Forgot It Existed After 195 Miles
If you're a diehard Vette fan, you probably know that the 1990 release was mostly a mix of good and bad news. On the one hand, the ZR-1 was (and still is) a fantastic model, and examples in all-original and mint condition are worth a fortune today. On the other hand, sales declined, with ...
"Vanastasia" Is a Sleek, Custom Camper Van Packing a Dishwasher and Other Premium Features
Even if you've dreamt of living in a tiny home on wheels, downsizing from a conventional home takes a bit of getting used to. However, if you prepare the right setup, you can make sure you will enjoy the switch to the fullest. That's what Caitlin, the owner of the camper van I'm checking out ...
It's harder than ever to know what car makers will do next
From JLR re-adopting its ancient 5.0-litre V8 to Rimac ditching EVs, the headlines seem to be changing fast I think it has finally happened: I can’t keep up with the car world. Sorry. I just suddenly feel overwhelmed. Where to start? Well, Land Rover announced that it was dropping its ...
Google Starts Rolling Out Android Auto 12: How to Get It Today
The time has come for Android Auto to search for updates in the Google Play Store, as the parent company promoted version 12 to the production stage. Android Auto 12 landed in the beta phase a week ago, as Google needed feedbac... (continue reading...)
Yikes! Tesla Cybertruck Driver-Side Door Is Sharp Enough To Peel a Cucumber
Most people know that Tesla cannot sell the Cybertruck in Europe because the EV is simply too edgy. Vulnerable road users (i.e., pedestrians) could be seriously hurt if they meet unexpectedly with the pickup truck's front end. But that doesn't mean it can't be sold in the US, where it has the ...