Category: Car Talk, Autos

Solid-state battery race: Sunwoda tests polymer ce...

While CATL targets 2027 for sulfide batteries, Sunwoda advances customer testing of its 400 Wh/kg polymer solid-state cell built f...

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GAC Aion’s “half-priced Xiaomi SU7” Ray 7 set for ...

GAC Aion's Ray 7 will hit the market on November 12. The post GAC Aion’s “half-priced Xiaomi SU7” Ray 7 set for November 12 launch...

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Dongfeng eyes debut of CATL’s 6-minute full-charge...

Dongfeng negotiates launch of CATL’s new 6-minute super-fast charging battery. The post Dongfeng eyes debut of CATL’s 6-minute ful...

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Updated Zeekr 7X was seen in China ahead of launch

The updated Zeekr 7X was seen in China ahead of launch. It will enter the domestic market shortly with an 85 kWh battery. The post...

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GAC’s 99.03% efficient Quark 2.0 drive takes first...

GAC details its Quark 2.0 drive, featuring 25-micron amorphous-alloy stator ribbons, a 30,000 rpm carbon-fibre rotor and 17.29 kW/...

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BMW China commences layoffs affecting 1,800 employ...

BMW China initiates workforce reduction of 1,800 employees. The post BMW China commences layoffs affecting 1,800 employees, report...

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Ringbrothers Mesmerizes the SEMA Show Once Again, ...

Ringbrothers is one of the best-known American custom car builders and aftermarket parts manufacturers, founded and run by brother...

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Better Late Than Never: All-New VW T-Roc Is Coming...

The second generation of the Volkswagen T-Roc subcompact crossover SUV was introduced in August 2025, but it will probably take al...

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AAWireless Launches a Wireless Car Charger With Bu...

Wireless car chargers have been around for as long as anyone can remember, but contrary to what most people expect, choosing the r...

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SRT Performance Joins the 2026 SEMA Show Featuring...

The Jeep Wrangler Scrambler Concept, prepared for the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, is the first model from specialty brand Jeep wi...

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Audi’s Upcoming 2028 RS 6 Avant Gets a Virtual Tun...

It’s been one a half years since production of the all-new sixth-generation Audi A6 kicked off, yet there is still no RS 6 in the ...

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Audi, Mercedes, BMW: Which German Luxury Brand Is ...

One of them is definitely losing the war, too

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Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, And Ford: The 10 Most Dep...

Reliability is these trucks' middle name.

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Lamborghini Gallardo Gets Restomod Treatment From ...

What if the Lamborghini Gallardo's original designer could do it all over again? This $1M restomod offers a glimpse.

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6 Forgotten Performance Cars From Dead Brands That...

German performance cars are great, but these forgotten heroes from defunct automakers prove that alternate routes are still well w...

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Jeep Scrambler Concept Could Preview A Raptor Kill...

It has one very un-Wrangler-like feature

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Bentley Torcal And Death Spray Art Car Light Up Ne...

Bentley showed its first fully electric model, the Torcal, alongside the glow-in-the-dark Flying Spur Art Car by Death Spray Custo...

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BMW UK Launches Chauffeur Programme For 7 Series A...

BMW UK's new Chauffeur Programme gives professional operators of the 7 Series and i7 servicing, tracking, mobility support, and sp...

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Ring RCT1660 25 Metre Extension Lead Review: The U...

Some camping kit is glamorous. A pop-up roof, a view across the hills, a fridge full of cold drinks. Then… Read more » The post Ri...

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My Night At The Royal Automobile Club Motoring Boo...

On Wednesday 28th October 2026, I went to the Royal Automobile Club Motoring Book of the Year Awards in London.… Read more » The p...

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Aston Martin Valhalla Spider Is The Fastest Open-C...

Aston Martin has taken the roof off its Valhalla. The new Valhalla Spider is the company’s first mid-engined open-cockpit producti...

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Waymo's Public Fast-Charging Problem Is Infuriatin...

Robotaxi companies need to figure out how their driverless cars can be less annoying for everyday drivers.

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AI-Powered Coffee Runs And Service Visits Are Comi...

Rivian Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid says new AI integrations will order your coffee and automate vehicle service starting...

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Rivian's Charging Network Grew 39% In A Year

The startup is actively investing in its own EV fast charging network, even though its models can use Tesla Superchargers.

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VW’s EV Factory Is Now Taking Cars Apart. There’s ...

It plans to dismantle 4,100 vehicles a year at Zwickau, turning reusable components into a factory-backed used-parts business.

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Polestar 2 Production Is Officially Over. A Succes...

The car that put Polestar on the map has been retired after six years. But the Polestar 2’s story isn’t over yet.

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Boeing Once Developed A Vehicle For The Navy Calle...

Boeing's military vehicle had a name fit for a cartoon, but its amphibious capability, heavy weaponry, and rugged design were anyt...

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Mitsubishi Outlander Diamond Trail Edition Is A Gr...

The name "Diamond Trail Edition" evokes a rugged outdoor experience, but it does much more than that. It has all sorts of links to...

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Can One Tire Really Do It All? 8 All-Weather Tires...

Traditionally, tires that try to do it all have recorded indifferent performances. But in this test, two all-weather tires stood o...

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7 Luxury Vehicles From Throughout History That Use...

From cars produced at the turn of the 20th century to modern luxury SUVs, these seven cars prove that 4-pots were quietly always a...

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These 4 Gas Discounts Can Fill The Void Kroger Lef...

Sadly, Kroger's breakup with U.S. Bank cost cardholders their automatic fuel discount. The good news is that there are other ways ...

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Actor Okunnu Inspects ₦600M Range Rover, Otedola’s...

Actor Okunnu Inspects ₦600 million Range Rover SV, Otedola’s Custom Number Plates, OGB Recent’s Mansory Lamborghini, BBNaija winne...

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US Authorities Recover 603 Stolen Vehicles Worth $...

U.S. authorities said they recovered 603 stolen vehicles valued at more than $36 million from shipping containers at the ports of ...

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Volkswagen Golf To Lose Its Mild-Hybrid Engines

The Volkswagen Golf is losing its mild-hybrid engines. The 1.5 eTSI with 116 hp and the 150 hp variant of the same 1.5 eTSI have b...

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Koenigsegg Recalls All CC850 Units Sold In The US

Even the price of three million euros is not a guarantee that the car will be completely free of technical problems. The Swedish h...

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Messi’s $11M Luxury Yacht, Zlatan’s $4m Ferrari F8...

Messi’s $11M luxury yacht, 2027 Jaguar Type 01, Zlatan Ibrahimovic acquires $4m Ferrari F80, 2027 Hyundai Tucson revealed, news in...

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How Much Would It Cost To Buy A New Corvette In 20...

Given how expensive cars have become lately, you may be surprised at what the price tag of a new 2007 C6 Corvette looks like in 20...

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This Microfiber Towel Mistake Could Ruin Your Cera...

If you go to the trouble of applying a ceramic coating to your prized ride, be sure to avoid this mistake when using microfiber to...

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Are Kia And Hyundai's Engines The Same?

Hyundai and Kia have a lot in common across the brands' respective crossover, sedan, and EV lineup. That commonality extends to ma...

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What The 'E' On A Manual Gear Shift Means (And Whe...

For anyone who has driven an early '80s Volkswagen, you may have seen the letter E sitting on the shifter and wondered what it's d...

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Karma's Track Weapon Has Four Seats And The Most P...

The one-off Eximius 1 looks like a racing version of the Karma Revero and Gyesera with an aggressive bodykit and 1,200 hp from an ...

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Lynk & Co 08 EM-P refresh teased ahead of Nov 5 la...

The SUV starts at 175,800 yuan (26,400 USD) in China, and it may get a boost in EV range to 300 km. The post Lynk & Co 08 EM-P ref...

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Lexus to launch first China-made electric SUV in 2...

Lexus will end its import-only approach in China with a locally built electric SUV, as Toyota targets production at its Shanghai p...

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New Xiaomi SU7 Ultra hits Nürburgring on Munich pl...

Xiaomi's revised SU7 Ultra has appeared at Nürburgring on Munich plates, revealing a twin-plane swan-neck wing and redesigned trac...

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BYD’s FCB crosses 600,000 sales as GM acknowledges...

BYD Fang Cheng Bao surpasses 600,000 sales as GM Xiong Tianbo acknowledges October delivery shortfalls ahead of the Ti 9 SUV launc...

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China exempts sodium-ion batteries from tax as Hin...

China exempts qualifying sodium-ion batteries from consumption tax through 2028 as Hina plans a 10 GWh Wuhan plant for commercial ...

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China EV sales in October: BYD 483,125, Geely 214,...

October sales figures for China’s new energy vehicle makers are out. The post China EV sales in October: BYD 483,125, Geely 214,99...

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Nio’s 925V motor packs 19 kW/kg and doubles as a 2...

Nio’s 925V electric motor reports 19.06 kW/kg power density and 202.78 kW voltage-boosted charging, winning China-SAE First Prize....

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Five-seat Freelander 8 began deliveries in China a...

The five-seat version of the Freelander 8 range-extended SUV from the Chery Jaguar Land Rover joint venture began deliveries in Ch...

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BYD’s 3 million USD supercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme cr...

The BYD’s 3 million USD supercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme with a combined peak power of 2,220 kW (2,977 hp) crashed in China. The post B...

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Five-door Changan Lumin Plus reached dealers in Ch...

The five-door Changan Lumin electric hatchback reached dealers across China ahead of launch. Its body length was increased by 245 ...

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New Android Auto Update Is Bad News for Notificati...

If you need more proof that updating to a new Android Auto version on release date is not a good idea, here’s a notification bug t...

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Magellan Discoverer Is the First Hybrid-Electric P...

The newest ship ready to join the fleet of Antarctica21, a leading name in boutique, small-ship expeditions to the White Continent...

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The Second Orient Express Sailing Yacht to Debut i...

The first-ever cruise ship operating under the famous Orient Express brand was also launched as the world’s biggest luxury sailing...

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Lamborghini’s New Temerario Tettonero Is for Deep-...

Lamborghini’s most-customizable Urus ever, the Urus SE Tettonero Capsule, which was unveiled half a year as a collaboration betwee...

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Celebrating Five Iconic Cars That Went Into Produc...

Half a century seems like a long time and indeed it is, especially in the automotive industry where things have evolved dramatical...

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Fix Apex Seals, Ignore Common Sense, Repeat Foreve...

Mazda is famous for its association with the unusual rotary engine and in the modern era, it's continuing to push the technology.

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Honda's First Hybrid Passport Is Officially A 1,30...

Honda is putting a tiny endurance racing engine in a Baja-bound off-roader

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Toyota Looked At EV Mandates, Said Nope, And Engin...

Learn about Toyota's cutting-edge G20E engine, set to outperform the GR Corolla and rival Mercedes-Benz's M139.

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Kia K5 vs Hyundai Sonata: Which Sibling Is Winning...

Kia K5 vs Hyundai Sonata: see how US sales stack up year by year and which sibling sedan offers better value.

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Toyota Put 3 Vastly Different Engines In The Supra...

Why Toyota Swapped the Supra’s Street-Legal Inline-6 for V8 and 4-Cylinder Race Motors

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Maypole MP377 25m Extension Lead Review: A Proper ...

Nobody gets excited about an extension lead, but ask anyone who has arrived at a campsite to find the pitch… Read more » The post ...

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Maypole MP6612 External Blackout Screen Review: Fo...

Our first attempt at keeping early morning sunlight out of our VW T6 camper project was a basic material, pull… Read more » The po...

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LEPAS Unveils AURA Concept To Preview Its Next Des...

LEPAS has pulled the covers off its first ever concept car, and it gives us the clearest look yet at… Read more » The post LEPAS U...

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Revolution HyperSport Enters Production With 515bh...

Revolution Race Cars has confirmed that the HyperSport is now in production, and the numbers from its summer testing programme… Re...

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Zenos E10 Returns With Up To 380bhp From £115,900

The comprehensively re-engineered Zenos E10 returns in rZ and r2 forms, with up to 380bhp, a 790kg kerb weight, and prices from £1...

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GM Didn't Want Hybrids. Now It's Putting Them In I...

General Motors plans to introduce hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Traverse, ​Buick Enclave, and GMC Acadia, Reuters reports.

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The Tesla Model Y's Structural Battery Was Nearly ...

Tesla gave the Model Y's structural battery pack a "D" grade. It says the Cybercab's pack is easier to make and more repairable.

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'A Weird Religious Stance:' GM Exec Says Ditching ...

Tesla is famous for its camera-only approach to autonomous driving. GM's chief product officer thinks deleting radar "ignores phys...

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How Cheap Chinese EVs Are Sneaking Around Europe's...

One Chinese online car marketplace found a loophole to bring cheap, used Chinese EVs to Europeans.

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Rivian Is Selling More Vans Than R1S And R1T EVs C...

The lovable electric van was the fourth-best-selling EV in America in the third quarter, beating all of its competitors hands down...

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This Mid-Engine V8 Geo Metro Is The Ultimate Evolu...

LS swaps are an accessible and reliable way to get V8 power for just about any car. But you've probably never seen one in a Geo Me...

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The KTM X-Bow Is Finally Coming To American Roads

The X-Bow is finally coming to the United States, but it will be in very limited quantities, and you'll have to put down $50,000 j...

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Aston Martin Valhalla Spider Wants You To Go Tople...

The new Spider doesn't lose a step compared to its hard-top sibling. Both versions of the Aston supercar have over 1,000 hp and ca...

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2027 Triumph Tiger 1200 Aims For The BMW GS's Do-E...

More power, more features, and a wide range of capable trim levels to choose from. The Triumph Tiger is looking to take BMW's lunc...

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Toyota Recalls 228,000 Siennas Over Second-Row Sea...

If your Sienna has captain's chairs in the second row, you may be part of this recall.

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Mate Rimac Personally Delivers First-Ever ‘Tiffany...

Rimac Automobili founder and CEO Mate Rimac has personally delivered the first-ever ‘Tiffany Edition’ Nevera R to a customer at th...

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Bentley Torcal ‘First Edition’ Gets Bespoke Touche...

Bentley has introduced the Torcal First Edition, barely a month after the British luxury marque entered the electric-car era with ...

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Rolls-Royce Fleet Of 7 Cullinans, 2 Ghosts Steals ...

A fleet of luxury Rolls-Royce cars attracted widespread attention during the funeral procession of Zimbabwean businessman Sir Wick...

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Porsche Targets Ultra-Rich Buyers With 15 Bespoke ...

Porsche is developing 15 highly exclusive, one-off vehicles for wealthy customers, including a bespoke car reportedly valued at $1...

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Audi To Invest $4 Billion In Georgia For First U.S...

Volkswagen Group’s premium brand Audi has announced plans to invest $4 billion in Georgia to establish its first U.S. production s...

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2028 Ford Fathom Is The Cheapest Home Generator Yo...

Charge this small truck during off-peak hours, then use its bidirectional charging to power your home during peak rates. No extern...

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2027 Mopar Dodge Charger Celebrates 90 Years Of Pe...

Mopar has released 15 limited-edition packages since 2010, and the Mopar '27 Charger will be the fourth time this nameplate has re...

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The Aston Martin Valkyrie Should Be A Collector's ...

Expected to fetch $2.4 million at auction, this hypercar could present a surprisingly accessible entry point for top-tier exotic c...

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Giugiaro Dressed A Maserati In Copper And Glass

Taking heavy inspiration from 1970s wedge concepts, this hand-formed one-off supercar hides a modern Maserati chassis beneath its ...

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Aston Martin's Valhalla Spider Loses Its Top, Keep...

This twin-turbo hybrid V8 supercar blends open-air thrills with track-focused aerodynamics, active dynamics, and a sub-three-secon...

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Europeans discovered used EVs from China, price 40...

Chinese used cars caught attention of EU customers. The post Europeans discovered used EVs from China, price 40% under MSRP, CEVM...

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Chery challenges BYD, Geely, Huawei with 1.44MW ch...

Chery is now the runner-up in China's megawatt charging race, with a 10%-97% charge taking 6 minutes and 50 seconds. The post Cher...

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CATL and BAIC forge strategic partnership to targe...

On October 22, 2026, BAIC Group and CATL officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing, aiming to achieve a miles...

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Geely’s Smart #2 set for November 5 launch in Chin...

All-new Smart #2 EV set for November 5 launch in China. The post Geely’s Smart #2 set for November 5 launch in China with 410 km C...

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Nio’s Firefly launches 60 kWh battery version: sam...

Firefly unveils high-density 60 kWh battery pack with unchanged dimensions. The post Nio’s Firefly launches 60 kWh battery version...

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Why drive straight?  Voyah Taishan filmed “crab-wa...

Viral dashcam clips show a Voyah Taishan "crab-walking" down an expressway, putting a spotlight on its 16-degree rear-wheel steeri...

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Chery Chairman apologises after Omoda 5 axle failu...

Chery’s Omoda 5 axle failure in Malaysia prompted a registration suspension and an 8,878-vehicle recall, as its chairman apologise...

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BYD Yangwang’s 5.5-meter flagship limousine spied ...

BYD Yangwang's Project HU luxury sedan targets a 2-million-yuan price tag, challenging Rolls-Royce and Huawei's Maextro S800 in th...

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BYD unvails second-gen Seal 07 interior with 20-sp...

Official images reveal the second-gen BYD Seal 07 interior, highlighting extended rear legroom across a 2,960 mm wheelbase and hea...

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Xpeng Mona L05 EREV showcased 1,194 km of mixed ra...

The Xpeng Mona L05 EREV crossover showcased 1,194 km of mixed range without recharging or refueling in real conditions. The post X...

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Tarran's L1 Series Cargo E-Bikes Are Tech-Laden Be...

Last year, the world would witness the name Tarran for the first time ever when they unveiled their T1 series. It made headlines w...

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Cadillac Unveils Escalade-V Checo Perez Edition an...

Cadillac's latest special edition model is an Escalade-V variant celebrating Checo Perez's return to Formula 1. The so-called Esca...

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An Icon, Reinvented: The Coachman VIP 575 Travel T...

"The road to freedom" might be twisted or long or even still a mystery when you set out, but it should include a premium travel tr...

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Two-Row Mazda CX-90 Purportedly Replaces CX-70 for...

Mazda may be replacing the CX-70 in the US with the CX-90 next model year. The catch is that its purported replacement would lose ...

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2027 or 2028 BMW M5 LCI (Neue Klasse) Sheds the Ca...

The premium Bavarian automaker BMW has a lot of upcoming new and refreshed models, and some of them are feisty while others are qu...

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Ford's 11-Year-Old EcoBoost V6 Engine Ends Product...

The 2027 Ranger is getting a new 3.0-liter V6, which means the 2.7-liter EcoBoost is down for the count.

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This $8,000 MG Goes From 0 To 60 MPH In A Calendar...

If you want to drive for driving’s sake, check out this elderly British sports car. It’s as far away from its modern-day counterpa...

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Acura Dealers Are Tired Of Waiting For 5 New Model...

Acura's sales remain well below their mid-2000s peak, but the new models needed to turn things around are still years away.

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For $56,000, Is This Iconic BMW Coupe A Steal Or A...

The BMW 1M might be the last pure M-car offered, but for $56k, does that change how we feel about it?

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The Baby Audi Supercar We Wish Became A Reality

What if Audi had built this mid-engined sweet spot between the R8 and the TT?

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Is the Range Rover Evoque Still a Smart Choice for...

In our experience, the Range Rover Evoque certainly remains a smart, stylish, and comfortable option for anyone looking for an… Re...

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Geely Reveals Project KO11 All-Terrain SUV In Pari...

Geely Auto surprised the Paris Motor Show with Project KO11, a high-performance plug-in hybrid all-terrain SUV due in Europe at th...

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All-New Hyundai IONIQ 3 Opens For UK Orders With £...

Hyundai has opened UK orders for the all-new IONIQ 3, and every version qualifies for the full £3,750 Electric Car… Read more » Th...

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What Luxury Car Servicing Actually Looks Like Arou...

A six-figure car doesn’t come with a six-figure mechanic. That’s the gap most new owners don’t see coming: the badge… Read more » ...

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Volvo UK Posts Q3 Growth And Fifth Record Septembe...

Volvo Car UK registered 18,991 cars in Q3 2026, up 5.69%, with September delivering a fifth consecutive record peak month. The pos...

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I Let Android Auto Plan My EV Roadtrip. Here’s How...

Route planning on Android Auto makes battery-powered road trips an absolutely breeze.

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Your EV's Range Is Usually Set In Stone. Not This ...

This isn't the first Nio to have swappable batteries but the ability to upgrade is something few EVs have.

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Used EVs Hit A Record Share Of Overall Used Car Sa...

Booming used EV sales suggest people do want plug-in models, as long as the price is right.

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Here's What It's Like To Take Delivery Of A Rivian...

You might be dreaming of what it's like to take delivery of an R2, but this is what it's like.

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Kia EV3 Lease Deals Are Here, And It’s Cheaper Tha...

Kia’s new entry-level EV is coming for the competition.

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MapQuest Includes Flock Camera Locations Now

MapQuest has joined the resistance as a spunky upstart among the giants like Google and Apple that pushed it out of the spotlight ...

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The Cross-Section Of $108,000 Cars Is Vast And Str...

There's no other world in which the GMC Hummer EV, BMW M2 CS and Infiniti QX80 would ever be compared, yet when it comes to price,...

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If Your Ford Maverick Feels Too Weak, The SV300T P...

Available for pre-order, the dealer-installed SV300T upgrade kit can turn any 2025 or newer AWD-equipped Maverick into a 300-hp '9...

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New York City Will Ban Carriage Horses From Centra...

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Mayor Mandami agree; when it comes to horse carriages in New York, the answer in nay...

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3 New Mercedes-Benz S-Classes Return To Germany Af...

Three new Mercedes-Benz S-Class flagship sedans, named Bertha, Carl and Gottlieb, have returned to the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stu...

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Lexus Owner Calls Out Lagos Transport Commissioner...

A Nigerian motorist has called on Lagos State authorities to explain why she was charged ₦100,000 to tow her Lexus SUV from Oyemek...

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LeBron James’ Bespoke Mercedes-Maybach S-Class To ...

Gooding Christie’s is set to auction a specially customized Mercedes-Maybach S 680 ultra-luxury sedan created by NBA and Philadelp...

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VW May Own Bentley But Their Cars Are Not Built In...

Bentley’s blend of performance and craftsmanship defines its British character, but its true origin remains a point of contention ...

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BMW Group Delivers 1.7 Million BMW, MINI And Rolls...

BMW Group delivered 1,707,799 vehicles worldwide in the first nine months of 2026, representing a 4.9% decline compared with the s...

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The Zenos E10 Has Just Been Revived After A Decade...

Tens years post-bankruptcy, small British sports car manufacturer Zenos has returned with a reborn E10 making more power and packi...

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