Category: Car Talk, Autos

Here’s Why Waymo’s Robotaxis Freaked Out During Th...

The ride-hailing company’s autonomous taxis were seen blocking intersections. Here’s why that happened.

Listen: we interview Cadillac F1 team's Pat Symond...

It's a long one, so we hope you enjoy it during a bit of down time In this week's episode of My Week In Cars, Steve Cropley cha...

North Pole? Christmas Common? Finding UK's most fe...

What better way to tour some festive-sounding places than in the appropriately named Hyundai Santa Fe? All self-respecting Chri...

I drove 50 cars in 2025 - the DS No8 was my favour...

We hope more people will buy the DS No8 than the DS 9 It won't be for everyone. Indeed, if it doesn't fare significantly better...

I want to trade my ultra-rare BMW Z1... for a high...

This retro roadster is doorless and flawless - and its keeper wants one he can drive everyday Maximilian Chester's 1990 BMW Z1 ...

The answer to making cars lighter? You're sitting ...

BMW M's latest concept isn't a car, but a vision of how (surprisingly heavy) car seats can shed some bulk In the quest to reduc...

These Brands Make The Best Cars According To Consu...

These are the top 10 best car brands, and five of the worst.

Fare Thee Well, 3I/ATLAS: The Interstellar Comet H...

Last Friday, the interstellar comet designated 3I/ATLAS completed its closest approach to Earth without crashing into us or deposi...

You Probably Don't Need To Upgrade To Stainless St...

Most average drivers won't need to upgrade to stainless steel brake lines. However, here's why some enthusiasts choose to do it an...

At $79,000, Is This 2003 Ferrari 360 Modena Spider...

With just 20,000 miles on the clock, today's 360 Modena is amazingly underused for a normal car, but in Ferrari terms, it is reach...

The Most Efficient EV In America Isn't A Tesla

Tesla may be one of the most well-known electric vehicle manufacturers, but it doesn't build the most efficient EV. Here's the com...

BYD’s 15 Millionth Vehicle, Denza N8L SUV, Rolls O...

BYD’s 15 millionth Vehicle, Denza N8L SUV, rolls off the assembly line, 2 months after the 14 millionth. Anniversary car is also t...

The Last ICE-powered Jaguar, An F-PACE SVR SUV, Ro...

The last ice-powered Jaguar, an F-PACE SVR SUV, rolls off the assembly line ahead of switch to electric vehicle.  Final car is des...

Katsina State Governor Spotted With His Armored BM...

Katsina State Governor spotted with his armored BMW 7 Series ultra-luxury sedan reportedly worth ₦600 million. Distinct feature on...

Waymo Self-driving Taxis Stopped In The Streets Du...

Waymo self-driving taxis stopped in the streets during a massive power outage in San Francisco.  During the outage, traffic lights...

FG Hands Over Electric Bikes To FRSC To Strengthen...

FG hands over electric bikes to FRSC to strengthen road safety enforcement, Intelligence gathering and security support. Described...

NJ’s Huracan Sterrato Police Car Is Chasing Someth...

This police supercar doesn’t chase criminals but helps fight addiction with a QR code and a mission to change lives through commun...

Ford’s New Taurus Channels Mustang Looks, But You ...

The Chinese-built Ford Taurus and Mondeo sedans receive sharper styling and updated tech, but they remain off-limits for American ...

Lexus Built A Wild New RZ F Sport, And You’re Not ...

The new RZ 600e F Sport Performance just launched with more power and aero tricks, but don’t expect it to leave Japan any time soo...

Carnival Owners Say Sliding Doors Are Dangerous, K...

A lawsuit claims Kia minivan's sliding doors pose a risk to kids, but the carmaker says there’s no injury and the case is prematur...

Honda’s New Civic RS Prototype Is A Hybrid That Le...

The current Civic RS has a combustion engine and a manual gearbox, but Honda is working on a hybrid alternative

San Francisco Blackout: Waymo Robotaxis Play Freez...

December 20, 2025: San Francisco loses power to 30% of the city. Traffic lights go dark. Chaos ensues. Waymo robotaxis: The post S...

1956 Chevy Bel Air Has an Ego As Big as Jupiter, L...

It looks like it floats through the air, stabbing it with its dauntless silhouette. It drives with the confidence that not even a ...

Lamborghini Finally Kicks Off Temerario Deliveries...

Lamborghini enables the United Kingdom region to consolidate its position among the top global Lamborghini markets, with the intro...

Man Buys Used 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor for $87,000 ...

This 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor features an Eruption Green Metallic over Black Onyx vinyl configuration and roughly 3,800 miles on th...

12/22/2025: The Day Someone Bought a Used 2017 Por...

This 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet features a Black exterior, a Luxor Beige and Black leather interior, and it’s done roughly 4...

Wrecked 1969 Plymouth Satellite Is a Rare Mopar Be...

We lost a significant number of B-body Mopars over the years, primarily due to their abandonment in junkyards during the 1970s and...

All 2025 Porsche Recalls By Model In One Place

Here are all the 2025 Porsche recalls you need to know about in one place.

Mercedes-Benz Settles Another Dieselgate Lawsuit F...

There will be a big payout for the states, but owners will get repaired cars, cash, and more.

Suzuki Sports Car Models That Aren't What You'd Ex...

Suzuki might be revered for small and affordable cars with loads of built in, but you might be surprised at what sports cars have ...

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Interior And Exterior...

Mercedes-Benz revealed its 2027 GLB compact SUV, which is scheduled to go on sale in the US in 2026's second half.

Koenigsegg And Hennessey Agree Location Is The Tou...

We asked Christian von Koenigsegg and John Hennessey what the biggest challenges are in setting new top-speed records. Here's what...

When The Power Went Out In San Francisco, So Did W...

The driverless taxis caused gridlock after the lights went out in the Bay Area.

The Ford F-150 Lightning Gets Recalled On Its Way ...

The F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E and Maverick Hybrid may not go into park. That's not even the worst part, though.

At $4,900, Is This 2000 Nissan Quest The Minivan Y...

What's your take on spending that amount of cash on this Quest? Does that seem fair given its condition? Or is that too much, movi...

The Top US Car Shows Every Gearhead Should Attend

From luxury classics at Pebble Beach to cutting edge builds at SEMA, these American car shows are must visit events for any gearhe...

9 Luxury And Sports Cars That Don't Require Premiu...

Buying a luxury or sports car usually means paying a premium price at the pump as well. But you don't have to with these models.

What Car Deserves A Lego Technic Kit?

Leave your answers in the comments below, and maybe the folks in Denmark will make your wishes come true in time for the 2026 holi...

2026 Will Probably Be Rough For Car Sales

New car sales are likely to take a dive in 2026 because everything is falling apart, Elon Musk becomes the first person worth $700...

Suzuki Ditched Its RAV4 Twin And Reused Its Name J...

The new Across SUV rides on Suzuki's in-house Heartect platform and is available with both gasoline and hybrid powertrain options

FIA’s Neutered 2027 WRC Cars Look Ready For A GTA ...

Next-gen rally cars lose over 100 hp, slash costs, and ditch old rules in favor of dramatic new shapes and stripped-down performan...

This Tiny Honda Sports Car Feels Like A Motorcycle...

A featherweight S800 M coupe with big revs and a fresh restoration is hitting the auction block in Japan soon

Hyundai Just Teased Its Largest EV Yet, But It Mig...

A new electric model from Hyundai is about to be unveiled and early clues suggest it may not be as new as it seems

Nissan Let Its Students Build Whatever They Wanted...

Three student-built customs want to steal the spotlight with retro styling, Silvia power, and a reinvented Skyline R30 bound for t...

This Is The Zenith: A $5 Million 2-Level Travel Tr...

There are standard travel trailers, and then there are luxury RVs. Then, there's The Zenith, the most jaw-dropping, arguably the m...

The Tragic and Blissfully Ignorant Downfall of Cit...

How does a car manufacturer that was once regarded as the industry’s designated “mad scientist” reposition itself as the cheerful ...

NASA May Have to Rethink Mission to Titan as Moon ...

A tad bigger than planet Mercury, Titan is the largest and one of the most enticing of Saturn's over 150 moons. From so far out, a...

It Would Be More Honest If BEV Advocates Just Admi...

When I joined autoevolution in June 2021, Alex Oagana was kind enough to refer to me as an "EV Expert" on my biography page. I had...

Exciting Milestone for the Fastest Business Jet in...

Bombardier's Global 8000 is undoubtedly one of the most impressive aircraft of any kind to enter the market this year officially. ...

Luxury Cars: From $100K New to $20K Used in Just a...

Luxury cars like Range Rover, Maserati, and the Tesla Model S lose up to 74% of their value in just five years, making them afford...

The 10 Best Sounding 5-Cylinder Engines Of All Tim...

Five-cylinders, a unique firing order... and some of the greatest engine sounds on the planet. Here are 10 of the best-sounding fi...

Ford And Cosworth Created The Angriest 9,000 RPM N...

High revs, raw sound, no driver aids: Discover why the Cosworth BDA earned its reputation as perhaps the "angriest" engine ever bu...

Mystery Prototype Spotted Ahead Of Detroit Auto Sh...

Photos of a mystery supercar prototype spotted around San Francisco have been sent to CarBuzz, leaving us with more questions than...

The McLaren F1: How One Supercar Redefined a Legac...

Discover the story of the McLaren F1, the groundbreaking supercar that revolutionized the industry and cemented McLaren's legacy.

Kia Gives The Popular Stonic A Refresh And Simplif...

Given that it’s one of Kia’s most popular models here in the UK, it’s perhaps no surprise that they’d eventually… Read more » The ...

U.S. EV Sales Are On Track For Their First Year-Ov...

Electric car sales are projected to fall in the U.S. 2025 after years of upward growth. Here's what happened.

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Won't Get A 2026 Model

The retro electric van had been in the works for years. Now it's taking a break after one model year.

Volkswagen ID. Polo Prototype Drive: 'Volkswagen I...

Volkswagen’s important new electric city car takes a turn for the traditional and it’s all the better for it.

These Pre-2026 EVs Are Still Filling Dealer Lots, ...

The BMW i4, Genesis GV60, Volkswagen ID.4 and Porsche Macan are at the top of the list for leftover inventory.

Never Forget: When The Power Went Out, The Ford F-...

The Lightning was far from perfect as an electric truck. But it proved its worth in emergencies on countless occasions.

The McLaren Artura came of age in 2025 - now it's ...

Sometimes a hair-raising moment can increase your respect for a car At the beginning of my first full lap of Llandow Circuit be...

The Christmas lunch bunch: Festive showdown in 202...

In a twist on an Autocar tradition, we ditch Secret Santa and skip straight to an argument... Christmas is a time of comforting...

How a cigar-chomping watchmaker invented the Smart...

Mercedes showed it was serious about Smart with two Eco Concepts in 1994 Earlier this year Smart confirmed that it is creating ...

4000 miles in a Golf GTE: The company car for the ...

Are you a company car drive who loves their commute? This is the car for you New cars just keep getting more expensive. That's ...

Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric

Bar-raising EV’s big-range and fast-charging claims are put to the test Ever since the car industry started slowly pivoting towa...

Florida Man Catches Felony Charge For Towing Car W...

Thankfully, ABC News reports she only suffered "superficial injuries" to her arms and one leg.

Suzuki Once Spent $110 Million To Develop An Engin...

Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki's Indian branch, spent $110 million on an engine's development. Unfortunately, design flaws led to it quickl...

What Happens If The Car You Illegally Imported Get...

The government outlaws bringing cars into the U.S. that don't follow federal rules, unless they're 25 years old. Here's what happe...

4 Driving Rules In The US That Can Get You A Ticke...

Are you planning a trip to Mexico? Learn which everyday U.S. driving habits can get you ticketed across the border and how to stay...

When Did The Corvette Switch To A Transaxle Design...

The Corvette made big waves when it changed from a front engine to a mid-engine layout, but the switch to a transaxle may have bee...

Nissan To Unveil The Z Nismo Manual Version At The...

Fans of sports cars seeking a genuine driving experience can breathe a sigh of relief—Nissan has announced that it will showcase t...

Mercedes-Benz Ponders About Fixable Headlights

As part of a new circularity plan known as Tomorrow XX, Mercedes is rethinking the way it makes some components. For example, its ...

Hyundai And Kia Agree To Fix 7 Million Cars That A...

The two brands are planning a large-scale recall, with approximately 4 million vehicles affected at Hyundai and around 3.1 million...

Volkswagen Discontinues The ID.Buzz For The US Mar...

The journey for the new electric Buzz has just hit a major speed bump as Volkswagen confirmed that it will not make a 2026 model o...

Uba-LagRide Partnership, Jetour Dashing Wins ‘Car ...

Uba-LagRide partnership, Jetour Dashing wins 2025 ‘Car of the Year’, Tinted Glass Permit, FG set to curb Tokunbo imports, news in ...

Automakers Found A New Way To Make You Pay For Tar...

Sticker prices stay still while mandatory delivery charges soar faster than a SpaceX rocket with a stuck throttle

The 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 V8 Is Everything ...

Land Rover’s Defender 130 V8 adds muscle, luxury, and space to the classic off-roader formula, but how well does it balance size, ...

Should GM Pull The Plug On Its Electric Trucks Lik...

Ford and Ram dropped their electric trucks due to poor sales, and while GM still offers three, that lineup may not stick around mu...

You’re Paying Less For A New Miata Now Than 36 Yea...

It looks like car prices keep rising, but one iconic roadster quietly became more affordable than ever when adjusted for inflation

He Raced A Motorcycle In A Toyota With Kids Report...

Dashcam footage shows a Yaris losing control, shedding parts, and failing to escape police

EU to Gas Cars: “Never Mind the Ban… Just 90% Less...

BREAKING: The EU’s bold “NO MORE GAS CARS AFTER 2035” plan just got the classic Brussels makeover. After automakers cried, The pos...

Dubai’s Beaches Now Cleaner Than Your Conscience T...

Dubai just deployed silent, self-driving beach-cleaning robots that work overnight like little eco-ninjas. While you’re snoring, t...

Maruti WagonR Gets Swivel Front Seat Kit for Easie...

Maruti Suzuki introduces a swivel front seat kit for the Maruti WagonR, enhancing accessibility for seniors and differently-abled ...

2026 MG Hector Facelift: Prices, Variants, and Key...

MG Hector facelift debuts in India from ₹11.99 lakh with bold styling, gesture controls, updated interior and Level 2 ADAS. MG Mot...

KTM 160 Duke Gets New TFT Display at Rs 1.79 Lakh

KTM India introduces a new TFT display variant of the KTM 160 Duke, boosting tech and connectivity for riders at ₹1.79 lakh. KTM h...

Ducati XDiavel V4 Teased Ahead of India Launch, Bo...

Ducati teases the powerful Ducati XDiavel V4 cruiser ahead of its India debut, with bookings underway and premium features on offe...

Kawasaki KLX230 Gets New Extended Warranty – Up to...

Kawasaki India now offers extended warranty plans for the Kawasaki KLX230, boosting total coverage up to 10 years for added peace ...

1988 Bertone Genesis: The Lambo V12-Powered Miniva...

Back in the late 1980s, when minivans began replacing station wagons as the ultimate family haulers, Bertone reasoned that the wor...

This Bus Home Went From an Almost Disaster to Roll...

In a time where conventional home ownership feels out of reach for so many people, the appeal of alternative living options has gr...

Toyota Highlights Cinnamon High Grade and GR Sport...

The refreshed 2026 Toyota Aygo X is the first full hybrid in its segment across the Old Continent, boasting the "lowest CO2 emissi...

Embraer-Backed Baby VTOL Takes Off for the First T...

We've been talking about vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for so long, without actually getting anywhere, that we've ...

Man Buys 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri, Drives 510 Miles...

This 2025 Ferrari 12Cilindri features a Rosso Corsa exterior with Nero accents and Daytona-style bucket seats trimmed in Rosso Fer...

The V6-Powered GLK Was Awkward To Look At When New...

This Mercedes-Benz SUV from the 2010s was awkward and not really a big hit. However, it could represent an excellent used buy toda...

Porsche 718 Boxster EV Enters Fourth Year Of Testi...

Will Porsche ever bring this car to market?

Ram Boss Reveals That It Needs To Build More Hemis

Clearly, customers, and Ram, want to sell more.

Alfa Romeo Tonale: A Compact Crossover's Rapid Dep...

The Alfa Romeo Tonale, a stylish Italian compact crossover, has lost nearly half its value in just one year despite its charm and ...

Toyota Will Sell US-Built Tundra, Camry, And Highl...

Toyota is hoping these three US models will be big in Japan.

All-electric Toyota C-HR+ starts from £34,495

Hidden Heroes: Peugeot 307 GT Feline

Question of the week: How can you check battery co...