Category: Car Talk, Autos

Mini Unveils Two Achingly Cool Custom JCWs In Part...

Both of these John Cooper Works have racing-inspired designs, and one is electric while the other has a gas engine.

Only A Dodge Charger EV Could Get Ticketed For A L...

The Charger Daytona can fake engine noise, but one driver says he was wrongly cited for “disturbing the peace”

This Briefcase-Sized Powertrain Could Turn EVs Int...

Automakers who were singing the praises of electric vehicles have suddenly changed

Costco Member? You Can Get A Special Deal On A Pre...

The program is for certified pre-owned Volvo models which come standard with a one-year warranty

Polestar 5 Leak Hints At Near 900 HP And Features ...

After a lengthy delay, the Polestar 5 could arrive later this year with two Launch Editions

Forget Cables, The Electric Cayenne Can Charge Han...

Not only will it charge inductively, but the new electric Cayenne should outperform the current ICE model

Dodge Viper Drag Races Chevy Corvette, There Can B...

The Dodge Viper may be dead, but that does not make it less exciting. In fact, we have recently dedicated several stories to this ...

Porsche's 2027 Cayenne Coupe Goes Electric Looking...

The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is going electric, and we've known that for quite a while. What we did not know is what it looks like be...

Dacia Debuts World-First Hybrid-LPG 4x4 Automatic ...

Dacia just took the budget SUV playbook, scribbled 'Why not both?' in the margins, and handed the Duster and Bigster a powertrain ...

Pashley's Handcrafted Steel Wildfinder Adventure B...

While the world is clearly aware of the legacy of cycling teams like Trek, Specialized, Giant, and even Bianchi, there are countle...

Ford E-Tourneo Custom MS-RT Gets a Racy Face, Not ...

The IAA Mobility show is scheduled to open its doors next week in Munich, Germany, marking the first major auto event of the fall....

The Last Porsche To Use The Mezger Flat-Six Is Wor...

Porsche went all-out when crafting this special limited edition, and today, collectors will pay almost anything to get hold of one...

The Lincoln Quicksilver Imagined A Futuristic Seda...

Perhaps, had this unconventional Lincoln concept gone into production, the BMW M5 would have had more of its work cut out for it.

Porsche Cayenne Electric Debuts Wireless Charging

The all-new electric Porsche Cayenne debuts inductive charging at IAA Mobility show.

Toyota 2.7 Engine: Everything To Know About The Fo...

The humble 2.7-liter four-cylinder has powered some of Toyota's popular models. What makes it so special?

Nissan vs. Hyundai: Affordable Car Brands Compared

When it comes to affordable motoring, which of these two brands deserves your hard-earned money?

Ineos Grenadier Now Costs Less Than It Did Before ...

The Ineos range just get a lot cheaper and includes a 9 percent price cut to the Quartermaster

F1:IndyCar Star Colton Herta Joins Cadillac As Tes...

The jigsaw puzzle is complete. Colton Herta has been confirmed as Cadillac's test driver ahead of its first season in Formula 1 in...

2026 SEAT Ibiza Facelift Masterfully Rendered, Goi...

Coming to SEAT dealers by the end of 2025 as a 2026 model, the second facelift of the fifth-gen Ibiza will introduce plenty of min...

You Can Now Buy A 2023 Prius For Less Than A Brand...

Not only is it more powerful and more efficient, but it's now kinder to your bank balance too.

New Volvo EX60 Promises A Range Tesla Can’t Touch...

The all-electric SUV will replace the aging but still competitive XC60 with a modern alternative

Junk Fees Are Dying In Massachusetts Unless You’re...

The Bay State’s junk fee crackdown targets hotels and ticketing, while car dealerships face little change under existing rules

Chaos At Jaguar Land Rover As Hackers Shut Down Pl...

There's no confirmation about how the automaker's systems were compromised

VW Revives Polo Name For EV Era And Teases First E...

The ID Polo arrives in 2026 as an electric hatch with a GTI version, signaling VW’s shift to traditional names for future EVs

Ford’s Ranger Street Truck Just Got Louder And Gre...

The electrified powertrain option unlocks more power and torque compared to the existing 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel

Amalgam Collection Debuts Highly Detailed Aston Ma...

Still the most extreme road-going Aston Martin of them all, the Valkyrie has returned to the limelight in the form of 1:8 scale mo...

This Miniscule Engine Could Make It Easier To Buil...

It's easier to package, but it doesn't necessarily account for other parts.

Video: A New Price Tag For The Lexus NX Makes It C...

The Toyota RAV4's luxurious cousin has seen some changes to the powertrain and trim lineup, making it both cheaper and more expens...

Volkswagen Has A New Plan For EV Names. Here's Wha...

Goodbye, Volkswagen ID.2all. Hello, Volkswagen ID. Polo. Here's what comes after that.

California Pushes On With EV Chargers While Trump ...

The Golden State has big plans for its EV infrastructure, even as the federal government tips the scales toward gas stations.

Hyundai And Kia Continued Their EV Sales Surge In ...

Buyers are scooping up the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV9 in droves ahead of the federal tax credit expiring. 

New Jersey Driver Notices Tesla Model Y Charging S...

"Pretty slow..."

Volkswagen ID Polo GTI: 233bhp hot hatch to arrive...

Previewed last year by the ID GTI concept, the hot electric Polo be the first EV to wear the GTI badge The Volkswagen ID Polo G...

Volkswagen confirms ID Polo name for new £22k EV

New entry-level electric hatchback will arrive in 2026; VW boss confirms other heritage names will adorn EVs The £22k productio...

Peugeot 2008

Middling small crossover now offers economy-enhancing electrification. Is the hybrid the pick of the line-up? If you want high s...

Hackers who hit M&S claim responsibility for JLR c...

No new Land Rover cars are able to be made or registered as manufacturer races to solve global system fault The group that hack...

BYD Seal 06 DM-i

Seal family grows with a plug-in hybrid estate Volvo may be wavering, but BMW, Audi, Peugeot and a bunch of others still believe...

These Are The Cars You'd Be Okay Losing To Tariffs

We will eventually lose cars to tariffs - either existing cars will leave our market, or newly introduced vehicles will never see ...

Tesla's Big India Entry Sold Only 600 Cars

We're looking at Tesla's inauspicious start in India, as well as Acura's all-crossover future. We'll also look at how Hyundai is s...

Electric Volkswagen ID Polo GTI Is Coming And Brin...

The ID moniker is sticking around, but numbers are being dropped in favor of real names.

2026 Ram 1500 Doesn't Miss A Beat With The Re-Intr...

Returning the Hemi to its more affordable and popular trucks will hopefully give Ram the boost it needs to rise from the crater it...

MotorTrend Lived With A Tesla Model Y For 2 Years ...

MotorTrend is about as apolitical as automotive media gets, and it just wrapped up a two-year test of its long-term Model Y. The c...

Fiat Surprises With New Grande Panda That Keeps Th...

The non-electrified Italian subcompact hatch looks identical to the mild-hybrid, until you step inside

Porsche Kills Off Gas-Powered Boxster And Cayman

The company has ended orders for two iconic models but won’t say when production ends

Rivian’s Latest R1S Special Tickles 80’s Nostalgia...

Rivian is celebrating Miami with a wonderfully tacky throwback

Jaguar’s New EV Growls Like A V8 And It’s Messing ...

Fake sound generators aren't a novelty anymore, yet Jaguar seems intent into using one in the model that will signal its electric ...

Airlander 10 Could Become the US Navy’s Strategic ...

Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), the UK-based aviation technology company that has developed the Airlander concept, has recently complet...

Green Light for the Israeli Flying Sportscar to Co...

One of the most famous personal eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing) worldwide, which is actually a multi-domain platfor...

Man Buys New Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat for $106,00...

This 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat features a Vice White over Demonic Red and black Laguna leather configuration, as well as the ...

This School Bus Conversion Is a Digital Nomad Coup...

Once considered an unusual lifestyle choice, living in a converted school bus has become increasingly popular among people seeking...

F1: Stefano Domenicali Proposes Cutting Grand Prix...

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has suggested Grand Prixs could become shorter to cater for younger fans. Domenicali, who took...

2026 Ram 1500 Hemi First Drive Review: The Heart W...

And the heart wants a V8 engine - even if it makes no sense.

Video: You Missed Your Chance To Buy This Porsche ...

Porsche has closed the order books for 718 Cayman and Boxster models, meaning production will soon come to a stop. But is that the...

General Motors Set A New EV Sales Record In August

General Motors confirmed it set a new EV sales record in August 2025 with more than 21,000 vehicles sold. GM ranks No. 2 in EV sha...

This Is How Much A Fully-Loaded 2026 Ram 1500 V8 W...

After Ram reintroduced the iconic HEMI V8 engine for the 1500, we wanted to see how much a fully-loaded example would cost.

Halcyon's New Project Is A Beautiful Rolls-Royce C...

A vintage Roller with more style, reliability, and cachet than any original.

'China speed at Ingolstadt': Audi eyes 2.5-year 'T...

Audi boss Gernot Döllner: "Concept C is a revolution for us" As prototypes of new two-seater begin testing, VW Group CEO Oliv...

Horse reveals drop-in range-extender conversion fo...

Engine builder backed by Renault, Geely and Aramco claims new kit is no larger than a briefcase Combustion engine firm Horse ha...

At $16,737, Would You Own Radwood In This 2000 Nis...

One of only 1,143 built by Nissan subsidiary Autech, this JDM car is now old enough to see the world. Let's decide if we can see p...

Porsche Kills Off The Boxster And Cayman

Due to the axing of the two cars, prices of used examples may increase

Fiat Gives Grande Panda Buyers A Pure ICE And Manu...

The non-electrified version of the Italian subcompact hatchback looks identical to the mild-hybrid until you look inside

2019 Subaru WRX STI Listed for Grabs, Owner Says H...

The Subaru WRX STI remains an engaging driver's car and a motoring icon, and if you want to buy one, stick around, as the pictured...

1971 Dodge Challenger. Convertible. Plum Crazy. Re...

A 1971 Dodge Challenger convertible that seems to be ready for someone's collection landed online courtesy of a dealership. The ca...

First Halcyon Rolls-Royce Corniche Electromod Is C...

There seems to be no stopping the trend of classic cars being brought back to life with electric powertrains. The latest addition ...

1960 Maserati 3500 GT Emerges After Decades in Hid...

Some say the golden age of barn finds is well behind us. That may be true to some extent, but plenty of undiscovered gems are stil...

Possl Puts a Shower in the Middle of This Compact ...

It's not until you're forced to do with less that you realize how every bit counts. That sounds like one of those tired cliches yo...

Honda Accord Competitors: Alternatives That Do Rel...

What does the competition for Honda's evergreen Accord look like in 2025?

The Enterra Vipre Is A Canadian Supercar WIth Pont...

Once upon a time, some Canadian waiters built a homegrown supercar with the support of both the Canadian government and Pontiac. T...

Cadillac's Iconic '00s Concept Is Still Influencin...

From day one, this V16-powered concept has boasted some serious presence.

Tesla Releases Master Plan IV, Focusing On 'Sustai...

Tesla published Master Plan IV, a laying out of truisms highlighting Tesla's efforts in robotics and laying out a vision of "susta...

The 2027 Smart #2 Will Be A Teensy Little City Car...

The all-electric #2 will go into production in late 2026 for China, Europe, and a few other global markets.

New Audi Concept C previews future design directio...

Mercedes CLA W/ EQ Technology Is Their First EV Sh...

If you thought wagons are dead, then clearly nobody told Mercedes-Benz that, as the all-new CLA Shooting Brake with EQ… Read more ...

6.6 Duramax Diesel Engine MPG & Everything You Nee...

The 6.6 Duramax diesel engine, commonly found in many Chevy and GMC trucks, will deliver an average of 13 to… Read more » The post...

Smart Is Bringing Back Its Tiny City Car As An EV

The once minicar-only brand returns to its roots with the announcement of a two-seat city car.

General Motors Knows Its EV Party Won't Last

GM set yet another EV sales record last month. But even its executives admit that things are about to get harder.

Slate Says Some People Will Still Get Its Truck Fo...

Slate may no longer benefit from the $7,500 federal tax credit, but there's still a way to get one for far less than sticker price...

Audi Concept C Unveiled: Forget The New Tesla Road...

Believed to preview an Audi counterpart to Porsche's electric 718 Boxster and Cayman, this concept shows that Audi design is back,...

California Driver Hits 3,000 Miles In A Model Y. T...

No matter which Tesla you choose, charging remains significantly cheaper than filling up with gas.

Mini celebrates racing heritage with Cooper JCW co...

Fashion, motorsport and surfing inspire patchwork pair Mini has signalled its renewed interest in high-performance models with ...

New Volvo EX60 due in January with range of more t...

Electric equivalent of best-selling XC60 SUV will provide 'huge boost' to Swedish firm's EV ambitions The crucial new Volvo EX6...

My Week in Cars podcast - the third anniversary sp...

Matt Prior and Steve Cropley celebrate the third anniversary of their weekly nattering about cars The latest episode of My Week...

Toyota to build next EV in Czech Republic

Toyota currently builds the Yaris Hybrid and Aygo X in the Czech Republic Czech factory to be upgraded with new line, battery...

UK start-up reveals 500bhp Rolls-Royce Corniche re...

Halycon's debut model uses an electrical architecture and software developed in-house Guildford-based start-up Halcyon has reve...

How Fast Were NASCAR Cars Before Restrictor Plates...

A mighty crash at Talladega pushed NASCAR to order installation of restrictor plates in 1988. Before that, speeds were soaring. An...

Whatever Happened To BMW's Laser Headlights?

Laser headlights sound cool, but in reality they may not be as great as you think for several reasons. Here's what happened to BMW...

What To Do If Your Brakes Fail At Highway Speed

We rely on our cars to get us around safely, but brakes are part of a complex system that just might fail on the highway. If that ...

Here's Why Spirit Has Declared Bankruptcy Twice In...

What? They couldn't get it right the first time?

Is It Legal To Drive A Truck Without The Bed?

There are a few reasons why you might drive a pickup truck without a bed, but can this modification get you into legal trouble? He...

Tesla’s Master Plan Part IV Is Anything But A Plan...

The EV maker's latest master plan didn't mention new products or a way out of their sales mess

Mini Unleashed Two Ridiculous JCWs That Break All ...

The JCW-based concepts are the result of a collaboration between Mini and Deus Ex Machina

GM Just Sold Its Most EVs Ever But It Could All Co...

GM sold more than 21,000 EVs last month as consumers rushed to take advantage of the expiring tax credit

Rivian’s Latest R1S Tickles 80’s Nostalgia

Rivian is celebrating Miami with a wonderfully tacky throwback

Jay Leno Tried To Save Your Classic Car, But Calif...

Despite industry and enthusiast support, California lawmakers reject bill easing emissions rules for classic cars

Skoda UK Launches Value-Oriented Elroq SE L 85 Wit...

Skoda UK has just introduced a new specification of the Elroq. Building on the base SE trim level, the SE L with the 82-kWh batter...

Rocket League-Inspired Alpine A110 Is Simply… Pink...

It has become a trend in recent years for automakers to get in bed with esports teams. Ever since the Germans from Mercedes-Benz d...

Tesla's New 'Master Plan 4' Puts EVs On The Backbu...

Plus, Acura is pivoting to hybrid crossovers and BYD posts its first consecutive production decline in five years.

Smart Will Revive The City Car Everyone Thought Wa...

The automaker returns to its roots with the all-electric Smart #2, bringing back the iconic two-seater city car in its lineup

This Jet-Powered Kit Airplane Is a Superbike With ...

"Simplify and add lightness." Someone really smart and special to motoring enthusiasts once said something to that tune, we're sur...

2024 Ford Bronco Raptor Gets $14k Discounts In New...

The Braptor seems like a good deal – that's if you're okay with old, brand-new units that might be sitting on dealer lots for a wh...