Category: Car Talk, Autos

Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing: The Last Great V8 Sedan

Explore the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and how it compares to German rivals like the BMW M5, Audi RS7, and Porsche Panamera GTS.

Congressional SAFE Exit Act Could Make Electric Do...

It would force automakers to make manual override latches easier to use, as well.

Mercedes-Benz EQS Facelift Spied With Familiar Sha...

Same show, but all-new go with an 800-volt architecture.

Hyundai Staria Electric Debuts In Brussels, Could ...

The company's American media division announced the electric minivan, igniting rumors that Hyundai would field a VW ID. Buzz compe...

This Audi Gives You The Lamborghini Lifestyle For ...

It's a dramatic price difference for two fundamentally comparable high-performance SUVs.

Peugeot gives the 408 a facelift for 2026

New Mazda CX-6e promises alternative to Model Y an...

New VW Golf GTI Edition 50 costs £47,995

Hyundai's Staria Electric MPV set to come to the U...

New Renault Filante hybrid gives glimpse of future

Upgraded Dacia Spring Remains The UK’s Most Afford...

The EV segment has definitely grown in variety, covering everything from commercial vans to hypercars, but if there’s just one… Re...

Lucid CEO: 'I Replaced The Software Team' After Th...

Lucid CEO Marc Winterhoff acknowledged that the Gravity had some issues at launch, and gave an update on when they might be fixed.

The Tesla Model Y Seven-Seater Is Back, But It’s N...

The two extra seats in the trunk are great if your passengers have very short legs.

High-Power Fast Charging Is The Leading Cause Of E...

Fancy, high-powered EV charging stations are becoming common in North America. This is how they affect batteries.

Republicans Are Finally Warming Up To Electric Car...

Plus, Ram boss says EVs "will take over" and Europe offers China a way out of tariffs.

Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Will Offer All-Wheel Drive...

Multiple battery capacities are also in the pipeline for Ford’s affordable electric pickup, the automaker’s EV chief confirmed....

Honda to roll out new logo from next year

Revised 'H-mark' will be used to draw a line between old models and dramatic new hybrids and EVs Honda’s next generation of hyb...

Leapmotor priming second-generation T03 city car f...

Dacia Spring-rivalling EV has been on sale in China since 2019; new model will bring design and interior overhaul Leapmotor is ...

Skoda's new EV has a daft name – and I love it

New electric seven-seater might be the 'Peaq' of silly naming, but that has worked before It’s official: we’ve finally reached ...

The best small automatic cars - driven and tested

As more drivers switch to an automatic gearbox, we run through the best smaller options Finding a small car with an automatic ...

Geely confirms rugged Land Rover Defender rival fo...

Incoming Galaxy Cruiser is currently in concept form; production car will be closely related to Lotus Eletre PHEV Geely is goin...

Here's What It Can Really Cost To Maintain A Serio...

You think you're spending a lot on your car? Collectors spend much, much more on maintenance, insurance, security, registration, t...

10 Of The Coolest Classic Cars Almost Nobody Bothe...

The U.S. has many classic cars that are still beloved today, but there are ten cool cars from overseas markets that few people bot...

At $5,900, Is This 1965 Honda S600 Project A Hill ...

Is Honda's original S600 rare enough to be worth getting your hands dirty?

Hot Or Cold Water: Which Is Best For Washing Your ...

Hot water and cold water both have benefits and downsides when it comes to washing your car during certain seasons. But one type i...

What's Your Favorite Auto Show Moment?

It's that magical time of year again. Well, now it is, ever since the North American International Auto Show returned to its tradi...

The Names “TOYOTA” And “GAZOO” Are Removed From To...

Complicated name news for Toyota’s sports division. Toyota Gazoo Racing will continue as Gazoo Racing and thus lose the “Toyota” n...

Sales Of Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Dropped By 10%

Weaker business in China and US tariffs contributed to a 10 percent drop in sales of Mercedes-Benz vehicles last year, the Stuttga...

Stellantis To Stop Selling PHEVs In The US

Stellantis is discontinuing sales of all its plug-in hybrid models in the United States. This means the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Gr...

Kia Built A New Wagon In Mexico That Looks Better ...

This stylish new K4 wagon blends more space with high-tech features but still isn’t confirmed for American buyers, despite being b...

China’s $28K Taycan Clone Is Coming Whether Porsch...

SAIC’s Z7 looks nearly identical to a Taycan, likely costs a fraction of it, and now it has a wagon version already testing in Chi...

Renault Finally Has A Proper Premium SUV, But Euro...

Renault’s flagship SUV blends Chinese tech with French design, but buyers in Europe are being left out as the brand looks abroad

A New Honda Logo Is Coming, And It Means More Than...

A new Honda logo is coming, first seen on its 0 Series EV concepts, signaling a broader branding shift beyond just the cars themse...

Skoda’s Got A New Flagship With The Name To Prove ...

The Czech brand revealed its three-row SUV is called Peaq and goes on sale in Europe before the end of the year

The 2026 New Horizons M473S Fifth Wheel Is What RV...

These days, it feels easy for most manufacturers to say that their product is "the best" there is, and this is no different in the...

Elon Musk Sets Tesla Roadster Reveal Date, Says Sa...

Tesla will unveil the production version of the long-awaited and much-delayed Roadster this upcoming spring, says Elon Musk. Howev...

Playmobil's New ESA Space Range Preps Our Young fo...

With most of humanity's space exploration efforts focused on going to the Moon and establishing a base there, one can't really cla...

Learning to drive will cost £2600 in 2026

Davanti Tyres Extends Partnership with Future F1 V...

Davanti Tyres has confirmed it is extending its long-standing partnership with the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve (AIA) Racing...

The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Somehow Has More Range Now

America’s most affordable new EV can drive over 260 miles on a full charge.

Tesla’s ‘New’ Model Y Can Go Over 400 Miles In Eur...

Tesla claims the newly introduced EV is its most efficient Model Y yet. However, you’ll have to settle for a decontented car.

Used Nissan X-Trail 2014-2021 review

X-Trail is a remarkably cheap way to get seven seats The third-generation Nissan X-Trail presented a challenging design brief. N...

Dacia Spring to remain on sale alongside Twingo-ba...

Forthcoming £15k EV will take inspiration from Dacia's chunky 4x4s, differentiating it from Spring Dacia will continue to sell ...

Could all of these Polestars just have been Volvos...

Polestar's EV-only business plan looked a smart idea at first... And so to the Volvo ES90, the big electric saloon car from the...

Most powerful VW Golf GTI yet is also the most exp...

Most powerful Golf GTI yet marks model's golden jubilee – and is fastest VW around the Nürburgring The new Volkswagen Golf GTI ...

You Could Buy A Cool Car On Cars & Bids, Or You Co...

Maybe what you need isn't another Miata or Corvette. Maybe what you really need is a 12,000-mile, beige, 2005 Toyota Corolla with ...

Why Ford Mustang Fans Are Still Salty The Boss 351...

The Boss 351 Ford Mustang was quicker than the 429 Cobra Jet version in Motor Trend's tests. But were those tests a fair represent...

Why Did Corvettes Switch From Fiberglass To SMC Bo...

The first Corvettes were built with fiberglass bodies, and the fiberglass stuck around for two decades. Here's why Chevy switched ...

Should You Replace Strut Mounts When You Replace S...

Is it worth replacing your car's strut mounts at the same time as the suspension struts? And what are the most obvious symptoms of...

Planes Use Rivets But Cars Have Welds: Here's Why

Rivets hold planes together against high stresses thousands of feet off the ground, but they're not used by automakers, who choose...

2025 Was Bugatti’s Most Successful Year, Highlight...

2025 was Bugatti’s most successful year, highlighted by record-breaking car production, 20 years of Veyron. Last year, keys to the...

In Order To Remain Competitive In China, BMW Reduc...

BMW last week announced deep discounts on more than 30 of its vehicles in China, highlighting more aggressive efforts to keep up w...

3-months Rebates For Faded Plates Replacement, NCS...

3-months rebates for replacement of faded plates, NCS grants safe passage for cars driven by international travellers, BRT burst i...

AUDI E5 Sportback Wins China 2026 Car Of The Year

The AUDI E5 Sportback has won the 2026 China Car of the Year award from a panel of industry media experts. The E5 Sportback is the...

Tesla’s Grünheide Factory In Germany Might Shut Do...

While it sounds incredible for a plant that opened only a few years ago, the disastrous sales results in Europe, combined with man...

A Z-Powered Coupe Could Be The Comeback Infiniti N...

Infiniti could revive its Q60S coupe with Z power, rear-wheel drive, and a manual, as EV plans shift to combustion

China’s Biggest Electric SUV Yet Wasn’t Made For D...

Nio’s massive 697 hp ES9 isn’t made for driving thrills but for comfort, size, and back-seat luxury

A Few Dozen Cameras Caught 10,000 Drivers Running ...

New traffic cameras in Greece caught 10,000 red-light offenses in a month, and now full AI enforcement with automated fines and ph...

Akio Toyoda Teased A Mid-Engine Surprise And Absol...

Morizo’s latest mid-engine ride couldn’t be more different from the long-awaited GR MR2 revival

Super Speeder Teen Maxed Out His Mustang At 154 MP...

Florida Highway Patrol enforced the Super Speeder law after clocking a Mustang at 154 mph

Rendering: Eighth-Generation Nissan Z Sports Car B...

The story of the Z-car begins with Nissan in the year 1969 – a landmark year defined by huge achievements like the first human lan...

NASA Sneaks Small Telescope into Orbit to Spy on D...

Back in 2021, American space agency NASA announced it is working on the "first space telescope built specifically to study, in det...

This Company Declared War on Google Maps, and Its ...

I know that this might sound like a shock to some people, but brace yourselves. Google Maps is not the only navigation app in the ...

Buick's Electra E7 PHEV Surfaces in Regulatory Fil...

Although GM is retreating from the EV market in the US, it's doing the opposite in other markets. Buick just recently spun off the...

We Really Hope the 2027 Nissan Z Will Look Exactly...

Japanese carmaker Nissan presented the Aura Nismo RS Concept at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon as the main novelty, but there was also ...

The Fast and the Furious at 25: How the Iconic Car...

Explore the lasting impact of The Fast and the Furious on car culture and action cinema as the groundbreaking film marks its 25th ...

1984 Audi Sport Quattro: The Iconic 5-Cylinder Hom...

This iconic rally-bred performance car now commands prices over $700,000.

Aston Martin Let Apple Have Control Of Its $500,00...

Apple CarPlay Ultra is here, should you be excited about it in your car?

Shelby GT500 Super Snake: Rare Upgraded Mustang Wo...

The limited-run 2007-2009 Shelby Mustang GT500 Super Snake: a high-performance upgrade of the GT500 by Shelby American.

The 10 Smallest V8s Ever Put In Production Cars

Is there anything better than a lumpy, large-displacement V8? Well, how about a small-capacity V8 engine, revving to 9,000 rpm? He...

The Evolution of In-Car Technology: From Touchscre...

The modern driving experience now sits at the crossroads of mobility and digital culture, with in-car technology reshaping how dri...

What Sets a Trusted Car Accident Lawyer Apart Afte...

South Carolina is a state with its own rhythm, from busy interstates connecting major cities to quieter rural roads, where… Read m...

Lucid’s CEO Gets Candid About The EV Mistake Autom...

"We need to better explain the superiority of that technology, versus what we have unfortunately done in the past," Marc Winterhof...

The Zeekr 7GT Does A Lot More Than Just Charge Qui...

Its headline-grabbing charging speed isn’t the only remarkable thing about the Zeekr 7GT, which has several unique features.

Does Auto Insurance Cover Broken Car Windows?

Auto insurance can be helpful for plenty of incidents involving damaged vehicles. But you might be surprised as to how well broken...

Toyota RAV4, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Audi Q5, 7 Others ...

10 car models, including Toyota RAV4, Mercedes CLA, Audi Q5 / SQ5 and Hyundai Palisade, battle for ‘2026 World Car of the Year’ cr...

From Phantom Centenary Private Collection To Culli...

From Phantom Centenary Private Collection to Cullinan Cosmos, here are the bespoke Rolls-Royce commissions From 2025.  Last year, ...

Mahindra XUV 3XO EV Launched At Rs 13.89 Lakh

Mahindra launches the new Mahindra XUV 3XO EV in India at ₹13.89 lakh, with 285 km range, strong performance and tech-rich feature...

Tata Safari Petrol Launched at Rs 13.29 Lakh – Tur...

Tata Safari petrol launches at ₹13.29 lakh with a new 1.5-litre turbo engine, fresh trims and enhanced features for SUV buyers. Ta...

Tata Harrier Petrol Launched in India – Prices Fro...

Tata Harrier petrol launches from ₹12.89 lakh with 1.5L turbo engine, new features and modern tech for broader SUV appeal. Tata Mo...

Suzuki e-Access Launched at Rs 1.88 Lakh

Suzuki Motorcycle launches its first electric scooter, the Suzuki e-Access, priced at ₹1.88 lakh with 95 km range and premium feat...

KTM RC 160 Launched in India at Rs 1.85 Lakh

KTM India launches the new KTM RC 160 at ₹1.85 lakh, blending sportbike performance with aggressive design. KTM India has expanded...

Thinkware U3000 Pro Dash Cam Review: A Different K...

Dash cams. We need them. We don't always want them, but they've become a necessary evil. They're a valuable eyewitness, and that's...

Mansory Goes Crazy on the Mercedes-AMG S 63, It's ...

While Mercedes is putting the final touches on the facelifted S-Class family, which will comprise the usual Benz, AMG, and Maybach...

Thinkware ARC 700 Dash Cam Review: Looks Old, Feel...

Nope. Don't do it. Don't look at this dash cam and walk away. This is not an old model, it's actually one of Thinkware's latest pr...

1969 Porsche 912 "Trans Am" Spent 30 Years Axle-De...

There’s something pleasantly addictive in the smell of old gasoline, pretty much in the same way an ingrown nail hurts good. We al...

Fourth Hot Wheels Chase Car for 2026 Is a Mercedes...

Hot Wheels scalpers used to annoy me. Now, it’s amusing to watch their get-rich schemes crumble. One guy had the audacity of askin...

Thinking Of A Used BMW Alpina B7? Here's What To K...

A used BMW Alpina B7 offers an appealing mix of performance, luxury, and exclusivity at a reasonable price, though it isn’t withou...

Peter Brock's Stunning 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Spl...

This stunning Corvette has classic looks, modern running gear, and it's up for auction on January 16 in Florida.

Toyota GT-One Road Car Is A Forgotten Homologation...

With only two known to exist, this model could also be the rarest Toyota supercar ever made.

The Ford F-350 Offers The Highest Factory Payload ...

These rigs are capable of heavy hauling without breaking the bank.

1981 Ford Mustang McLaren M81 Is An Ultra-Rare Pon...

If you want a Mustang that's a bit different from the rest, then this ultra-rare number could be your dream thoroughbred.

Pothole compensation claims up 90% in just 3 years

Kia reveals trio of high-performance electric GT m...

Kia's new EV2 promises 278-mile battery range

Hidden Heroes: Rover Metro GTi 16v

Question of the week: Why is my hybrid not running...

UK Car Sales Surpass 2 Million but EV Sales Fall S...

UK car sales have risen for the third consecutive year, with 2,020,520 new car registrations, according to figures from the… Read ...

The Zeekr 7GT is a Chinese CLA Rival Destined for ...

For those who haven’t heard of Zeekr, it’s a Chinese brand under the Geely conglomerate with an emphasis on technology… Read more ...

Jeep Equals Off-Roading: 5 Tips for Choosing the B...

As soon as the conversation turns to off-roading it’s a surefire bet that Jeep is going to be the model… Read more » The post Jeep...

Dacia Brings Big Updates To The Sandero & Sandero ...

Dacia has become a byword for affordable motoring, and they’re starting 2026 strong with fairly small yet meaningful updates to… R...

Kia Just Gave Its Affordable EVs More Power And Pr...

These new GT models are not as powerful as we were hoping, but they're still pretty quick and they get plenty of other upgrades.

The Mazda CX-6e Is A Bold Electric SUV Aimed At Th...

The Japanese automaker is finally warming up to electric vehicles with help from its Chinese partner.

The Zeekr 7GT Raises The Bar For All EVs In Europe

Zeekr’s electric wagon is the continent's fastest-charging EV with a peak rating of 480 kW.

GM Plans To Take Back China With Buick Electra E7

This China-only crossover is meant to challenge China's best and put the brand back at the top of the sales charts.

California Plans To Plug The EV Tax Credit Gap Wit...

The state is proposing to set aside hundreds of millions of dollars in EV incentives to make up for the loss of the federal tax cr...

How we'd fix Lotus - with a 2+2 EV daily driver

Lotus has endured torrid times. Could a new sports EV in the mould of past greats be its saviour? Car lovers know a true Lotus ...

2200-mile European road trip in a Jeep Wrangler

We put its long-distance driving ability to the test on a trip to Spain Steve Cropley, who has been running this Jeep Wrangler ...

From BMW to Ferrari: Why touring car factories nev...

BMW's South Carolina factory is bigger (and to me at least) better than many British towns Heading into BMW’s factory in Sparta...

Volkswagen Passat

Stalwart family hauler goes estate-only, with choice of petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains There is no longer-serving Volkswa...

Driving with my mates changes everything

A convoy typically represents the start or end of something great There’s a peculiar moment when, driving in formation with you...

How To Clean Fuel Injectors Yourself, And Check If...

To save time and money, you might want to learn how to clean fuel injectors without needing to rely on professionals. But do your ...

What Are Torque-To-Yield Bolts And Why Do Automake...

Rather than using conventional bolts, some automakers rely on torque-to-yield bolts for specific engines. But why are these used o...

Peek Behind The Curtain At The 11,000-Acre Arizona...

More than 60 miles of paved roads and more than 50 miles of off-road and dirt tracks, all in one facility designed to torture test...

9 Causes Of Engine Vibrations (And What To Do Abou...

What causes engine vibration, and are any of these issues something you can handle on your own? Let's take a look at nine differen...

Most Drivers Ignore This Heater Setting, Even Thou...

Believe it or not, your car has a button that helps it cool down faster in summer and warm up quicker in winter. It can also help ...

Ford Plans To Equip Its Vehicles With A Level 3 Dr...

Ford revealed that in 2028, it will introduce a level 3 hands-off, eyes-off driver assistance system installed in a vehicle based ...

Mazda MX-5 (Miata) Continues To Sell Well

Although most cars lose popularity as they approach the end of their life cycle, the legendary Mazda MX-5 (Miata) defies that rule...

One In Four Vehicles Produced In Germany In 2025 C...

One in four vehicles produced in Germany in 2025 came from BMW Group’s plants in Dingolfing, Leipzig, Munich and Regensburg. In 20...

‘Next Rated’ Winner, Odumodublvck, Finally Receive...

‘Next Rated’ winner, Odumodublvck, finally received the car prize gift he won at the 17th Headies Award. In addition to the Car Pr...

BMW Achieved A High Placement Of Electrified Cars ...

The BMW Group announced that it delivered a total of 2,463,715 vehicles to customers worldwide in 2025, an increase of 0.5 percent...

Tesla Never Sold The Six-Seat Cybertruck, So A Dad...

A DIY center seat now lets one family ride in their Cybertruck together, but some warn it may be risky without proper airbags or c...

Tupac’s Hummer Is Up for Auction, And It’s Exactly...

The late rapper’s leather-lined H1 is heading to auction with its 1990s attitude intact

She Took A Cayman GT4 Out For Her Birthday, Police...

British Columbia police impounded 14 cars on Christmas and stopped multiple speeders on December 30 along the popular Sea to Sky H...

Someone Paid Over $300K For A Corvette That Lost $...

Until recently, US buyers paid steep markups for low-mile Corvette ZR1s, but that surge may be fading as prices soften and warrant...

Porsche Just Admitted It Blew It With The Macan

Porsche plans a combustion-powered compact SUV under a new name, correcting the EV-only Macan mistake

Tesla Model 3 Turns San Diego Flood into a Chill B...

San Diego got absolutely hammered by rain, streets turned into rivers, and what does a Tesla Model 3 do? It The post Tesla Model 3...