Category: Car Talk, Autos

The Lucid Air Just Hit A Huge EV Milestone

The EV startup announced some tweaks to its 2025 lineup. Most notably, the Air is now the country's most efficient EV by a wide ma...

Nissan Ariya Nismo Heads To Europe To Resurrect Pe...

With several performance tweaks, the go-fast Ariya crossover is the first Nismo-branded car in Europe since the 370Z went bust.

China's CATL Hints At EV Batteries That Last 16 Ye...

According to CATL, its "Long-Service-Life Battery" packs can last up to 16 years or 1.24 million miles. That's a lot of driving.

Change Makers podcast: what is a software-defined ...

Listen to episode 12 now Software expert Derek de Bono talks autonomous driving, smart mobility and the future of pay-to-use ...

Nissan Ariya Nismo marks performance arm's return ...

The Nismo is based on the top-specification Ariya e-4orce, in Japan Flagship SUV is Nismo's first model since 370Z and gets b...

Fernando Alonso on creating the Aston Martin Valia...

Aston's new 734bhp manual sports car was a bespoke commission from the two-time F1 world champion “I wanted a Valour and asked ...

New Audi A5 replaces A4 with petrol, diesel and cl...

Audi's new mild-hybrid system puts out 24bhp and 170lb ft of torque Renamed saloon and estate get electrified engines plus bi...

Electric Porsche Macan launched from £67,200 with ...

Rear-drive entry-level electric Porsche Macan offers 398 miles of range Dynamic SUV ushers in a new generation of Porsche EVs...

2024 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Is The Best Handl...

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Watch All 16 Steps Needed To Start The Mercedes-Be...

Race cars are exotic beasts that require all kinds of care and attention, they aren’t simply plug and play like most normal cars. ...

J.D. Vance Wants Taxpayers To Subsidize Gas Cars I...

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance introduced a bill during the 1st session of the 118th Congress that would, if passed, cost American taxpay...

July Snow Recorded At Philadelphia Airport During ...

The National Weather Service recorded an interesting weather pattern over the weekend at Philadelphia International Airport; trace...

Cybertruck’s Sharp Doors Just Sent A Passenger To ...

Tesla’s Cybertruck is not only a scourge on society with its awful looks and poor truck performance, it’s also out for blood. Afte...

All-electric Ford Supervan 4.2 Emerge The Quickest...

An all-electric Ford Supervan 4.2 emerge the quickest car at this year’s 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Ford Supervan 4.2 driven...

Today’s Photos : Tesla Cybertruck Taxi Spotted In ...

Today’s Photos : An all-electric Tesla Cybertruck Taxi spotted in Dubai. An all-electric Tesla Cybertruck fitted with luminous ‘Ta...

Nigerian Police Suspends E-motor Registry (e-CMR) ...

Nigerian Police Force suspends E-motor Registry (e-CMR) enforcement following public outcry. The proposed enforcement of the e-CMR...

Rolls-Royce Phantom, Ghost Designer Murdered At Ho...

Rolls-Royce Phantom designer, Ian Cameron, murdered at his £3m home by suspected car thief, who escaped on foot. The killer is sai...

Sanwo-Olu Signs New LAGRIDE Partnership With CIG M...

Governor Sanwo-Olu signs New partnership with CIG Motors for acquisition of 5,000 new vehicles for LAGRIDE. Sanwo-Olu said 2,000 n...

Lanzante Has Turned The Porsche 935 Into A Street ...

It's unclear how much it costs to convert a Porsche 935 into road-legal guise

New Audi A5 Replaces A4 With Sleeker Looks

The new A5 and S5 are available in practical five-door Sedan and versatile Avant wagon configurations

65,000 Coffee Mugs Have Gone Missing At Tesla’s Ge...

The union that represents workers at the factory isn't ruling out a strike due to growing discontent

Pagani Is Still Open To An All-Electric Hypercar

The brand's founder has previously said batteries are too heavy to make an electric Pagani viable

Smart Must Ensure A New Fortwo To Be Profitable Be...

It would be logical for Smart to partner with one of Geely's many brands

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Is there suc...

Future Classic Friday: Skoda Octavia vRS

The New R And R Estate Is The Most Powerful VW Gol...

As much as I love the Golf GTI, it’s the R that many of us fellow Golf fans lust after.… Read more » The post The New R And R Esta...

Stay Flexible with Short-Term Car Subscriptions

Navigating the vast array of car makes and models can be challenging. Adding to the complexity, the financing options range… Read ...

Non-Tesla EV Sales Are Up 33% This Year

Brands like Cadillac, Ford and Kia are stepping up while Tesla's sales suffer.

China's Zeekr Is On A Roll. The 7X Is Its Most Dir...

The 7X's dimensions are nearly identical to the Tesla Model Y.

America's Quickest Gas Car Doesn't Stand A Chance ...

"I know, I know. We were all hoping for a much closer result." But it was not close at all.

This Tesla Model 3 Version Has The Most Range Ever

Move over, Hyundai Ioniq 6. Tesla's once-discontinued distance-king Long Range RWD is back, and it qualifies for the $7,500 tax cr...

Rivian Is Winning Over Tesla Owners Tired Of Elon ...

Still, Rivian has made big promises by showcasing the affordable R2 and the R3 models. Now it needs to deliver.

Top 10 best small electric cars 2024

The electric car may already be cheaper than you think, but it's set to get even cheaper. These are the best of the compact crop...

Audi A3 Sportback

Audi's class-defining upmarket hatchback gets a fresh look and some new digital technology The Audi A3 was the original upmarket...

Chinese luxury brand Hongqi targets UK launch in 2...

Hongqi sent its EHS7 SUV up the hill at the Goodwood Festival of Speed... Company known for making president of China's state...

Editor's letter: Chinese brands make a splash at G...

MG's centenary celebrations included taking over the Festival of Speed's central feature The 2024 Festival of Speed will be r...

The best cars from the 2024 Goodwood Festival of S...

Join us as we break down all the best and most interesting new metal at this year's show This year's Goodwood Festival of Speed...

Learn How To Parallel Park Like A Queen With RuPau...

For those who have the luxury of a comprehensive public transit system or ample parking, in a heavily populated and car-reliant re...

Does The Jeep Wrangler Deserve All The Love It Get...

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Angry Birds Attack Drones Used To Monitor Ocean Fo...

New York City is flying drones over its beaches in an attempt to spot spot sharks before they become a threat, as well as swimmers...

Elon Musk Will Sue Companies For Not Advertising O...

Elon Musk’s relationship to Twitter advertisers over the past year can best be described as “adversarial,” but the Tesla CEO annou...

Boeing Starliner Could Return To Earth If It Needs...

Despite the development delays and a drastically elongated mission, NASA stated on Wednesday that it’s aiming to return the Boein...

Toyota Joins “American Ionity” Ionna Supercharger ...

Toyota joins an impressive list of automakers looking to build fast-charging networks in North America. ‘Ionna’ promises to be the...

Rolls-Royce Displays Bespoke Phantom Extended, Cul...

Rolls-Royce attends this year’s 2024 Festival of Speed with Bespoke Phantom Extended, Cullinan Series II, Ghost and Spectre. Each ...

Mercedes-Maybach SL Spy Photos Spotted, Set To Be ...

The current SL already does a lot of things differently than many of its predecessors. There’s another one in the pipeline that wi...

NADDC DG Tours Lanre Shittu Motors Assembly Plant ...

NADDC boss commends the level of assembly operation at the Lanre Shittu Motors Assembly plant in Lagos. During the facility tour, ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin Drives Indian PM ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin personally drove Indian PM Narendra Modi around his residence. The choice of vehicle isn’t the fa...

One-Off Lotus Evija X Crashes At Goodwood

Was the driver to blame or did something go wrong with the all-electric hypercar?

Audi A5 Avant Teased, A6 e-tron And Q5 To Follow T...

Audi will introduce more than 20 new models in 2024 and 2025, including over 10 EVs

Ford Raptor T1+ Is A Coyote V8-Powered Dakar Monst...

2025 Dakar Rally contender is built around a steel spaceframe chassis and features Fox shocks, 37-inch tires and carbon body panel...

2025 Subaru BRZ Gets A Sport Mode And Improved Han...

The Subaru BRZ enhances its handling, taking cues from its Toyota GR86 twin

Hakone Special Edition Returns For Updated 2025 To...

Toyota USA will offer 860 examples of the new GR86 Hakone, all finished in the handsome Ridge Green

Future Classic Friday: Range Rover P38a

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Which is bes...

Ford Capri 2024: Prices, specs and release date

Calls for EV charging prices to be displayed

Fuel prices fall again – but not fast enough

BMW Unveils An All-New, Even Faster, & Now-Hybridi...

There’s never been a bad M5, a wise man once said. BMW’s M5 mid-size sports saloon has set a benchmark… Read more » The post BMW U...

DND Echo Bluetooth OBDII Scan Tool Review

On the surface, the DND Echo looks pretty much like countless other OBDII diagnostic scanners on the market. But, where… Read more...

CTEK CT5 TIME TO GO Review

CTEK is the first name that usually comes to mind when it comes to car battery chargers, and they have… Read more » The post CTEK ...

Upgrade Your Ride: Must-Have Accessories You Need ...

Enjoy the ultimate driving experience with the latest car innovations, combining mobility and technology. This blog is for you whe...

Aston Martin’s Limited Edition Valiant Is A Bespok...

Aston Martin has undergone a lot of changes lately. For a brand that’s traditionally known for its good-looking, luxurious grand… ...

NASCAR Previewed An EV Future. Fans Are Upset, But...

NASCAR revealed one possible future: a race car with a battery and 1,300 horsepower. Can the old-school racing series really go al...

Porsche Taycan U.S. Sales Cut In Half In Q2 2024

The substantially upgraded 2025 version should revive sales later this summer.

Tesla Is Losing Its Grip On The EV Market. Can Riv...

Tesla’s declining market share is opening up room for rivals to shine. But it’s still an uphill battle.

Tesla Model 3 Performance Should Be More Like Hyun...

CarWow's Mat Watson said he wishes the new Model 3 Performance had Hyundai's simulated gear shifting.

The Biggest Plug-In Hybrid Maker In The U.S. Had A...

After quarters of rapid PHEV sales growth, Stellantis's volume decreased.

My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podc...

This week the lads talk the Ariel Nomad 2... Steve and Matt visit Ariel to talk the new Nomad 2 with Director Simon Saunders ...

Ariel Nomad 2: sub-700kg brawler gets Focus ST pow...

The £65,000 newcomer is different from its predecessor in almost every mechanical detail Second iteration of Ariel’s wild off...

Autocar magazine 10 July: on sale now

This week in Autocar... Ferrari's first EV detailed, Alfa Romeo's new 'hot hatch' rated, and heading back to the future This...

Forward to the future: Driving an electric DeLorea...

Electrogenic CEO Steve Drummond likes to keep the car’s character intact Future-looking firm Electrogenic has converted a DMC...

Audi Q8 E-tron could be axed early as firm mulls f...

Audi Q8 E-tron was heavily updated in 2022 Drop in demand for Audi's first electric car has prompted the firm to consider shu...

Meet Hayden Hamlet: Our New Senior VP Digital Ecos...

1. Can you tell us about your professional background and what led you to join Autochek Africa?I have a finance background and hav...

Bad Hand Controls Could Derail Robert Wickens' Sin...

No one knew what to expect when Robert Wickens took to the track in a modified Formula E car almost two weeks ago at Portland Inte...

Massive Boat Gets Stuck In Tunnel Under Los Angele...

A truck driver hauling a massive boat on Thursday managed to get it stuck in a tunnel near the Los Angeles International Airport, ...

Fisker Ocean Recalled Again For A Second Defect Th...

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administrationannounced a new recall for the Fisker Ocean, and it’s another bad one. Ac...

Jaguar Isn’t Ditching Racing Anytime Soon Despite ...

Jaguar confirmed in March that all its internal combustion models will be killed off. A month later, the British luxury automaker ...

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid Is So Good I...

The evening our band of merry automotive journalists arrived in Málaga, Spain, model line director Frank Moser started off the pre...

Peugeot Set To Integrate ChatGPT Into Its Entire L...

Peugeot decided it would be a good idea to integrate ChatGPT into its entire lineup of cars, including its latest EVs. This decisi...

Lucid Motors Recorded Fantastic Q2 Deliveries Of I...

Lucid Motors is on the rise, according to the latest figures from Q2 2024. The company was able to ship 2,394 EVs in Q2, significa...

Lagos Police Arrest Driver Who Stole His Employer’...

Lagos State Police Command arrest driver who stole his employer’s Lexus car same day he was hired. Suspect confessed taken the sto...

Audi Set To Axe The Q8 E-tron Due To Poor Sales In...

Audi is considering discontinuing the electric Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron much earlier than planned. The reason: Audi sees ...

Mercedes-Benz Is In No Rush To Expand Battery Prod...

In recent years, battery factories (or plans for them) have sprung up like mushrooms. Mercedes-Benz is taking a step back in that ...

Audi Wants To Kill The Q8 E-Tron, May Shut Brussel...

Following a drop in demand, Audi is looking to kill the Q8 e-tron early

What Gives? Executive Departures Plague Stellantis

Stellantis' head of software business, Mamatha Chamarthi is now the fifth top level exec to leave the automaker

Lucid Recalls Over 5,200 EVs For Loss Of Power Whi...

Lucid is addressing the problem with a free, over-the-air software update to prevent the power loss glitch

Ariel Nomad 2 Goes Wild With 305-HP Focus ST Engin...

It might not look like it, but the second generation model has been redesigned from the ground-up

Blacked-Out Dodge Charger Busted After 150 MPH GTA...

The driver went over parking islands, gass embankments, and well over 100 mph but still couldn't evade police

Suzuki to cull key models

Fresh calls for graduated driving licences for new...

High-tech new cameras will see convictions ‘skyroc...

Tesla Cybertruck Owner's One-Month Review: 'Cheap'...

YouTuber Snazzy Labs loves the Cybertruck's steer-by-wire system but isn't a fan of its appearance or "sloppy" interior design.

McLaren Just Can't Stop Firing IndyCar Drivers, It...

The Arrow McLaren IndyCar team will replace Alexander Rossi with Danish driver Christian Lundgaard at the end of the 2024 season, ...

General Motors Sold A Record Number Of EVs In Q2 2...

After a long and painful road, GM's grand Ultium plan is finally paying off.

Polestar's Sales Are Down Yet Again In Q2 2024

Will the launch of the Polestar 3 improve the results?

The Average Electric Vehicle Now Sells For Less Th...

Plus, investors don't care Tesla's Q2 was a bloodbath and how one of the strongest auto unions in the world is dealing with EV job...

Xpeng’s New EV Sedan Is Actually A Hatchback With ...

The $20,000 Tesla Model 3-rivaling Mona M03 has a three-foot-long active air intake and a huge, 22 cubic feet trunk.

This Map Reveals The Average EV Fuel Cost Savings ...

In some states, the savings are almost three times higher than in others.

How 'Covid cars' are affecting the used car market

Semiconductor shortages resulted in changes in production Cars with mismatching equipment levels and spec sheets delivered du...

Lotus Emeya S

Spiritual successor to the iconic Carlton, or just another hugely powerful electric wannabe? Before we get stuck into the new L...

Used Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2014-2018 review

Citroen's largest MPV wants to combine pizzazz with polished and practical family travel - does it? The award-winning Citroen G...

Is Stellantis's latest threat to axe UK plants cre...

Public threat targets government's zero-emission vehicle mandate Stellantis last week put a gun on the table and threatened to ...

Volkswagen Golf

Facelifted Golf gains much needed interior upgrades and new base four-cylinder engine - is it better than ever? If success breed...

Unlocking SUV Ownership in Kenya

Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), widely known for their robustness and off-road capabilities, have evolved into symbols of versatili...

Autochek Africa Now Licensed By The Central Bank o...

Autochek Africa, the leading digital automotive company, is thrilled to announce that the Central Bank of Kenya has licensed it to...

Demystifying Car Ownership in Kenya: Comparing Pur...

Kenya’s bustling automotive market often leaves many buyers astonished by the true cost of car ownership after the initial purchas...

The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: Overcoming the Complex...

As an entrepreneur, navigating the challenges of car ownership in Nigeria can be hilarious. With limited access to affordable car ...

Meet our ever-charming Leads Manager, Flora Oliseh...

If there’s one thing you shouldn’t forget about Flora, is the fact that she’s got a big heart with a smile that never fades. Join ...

Take A Tour Of The Goodyear Blimp's Bathroom ‘The ...

Blimps are so fascinating to me. Like, what do you mean that giant bag of helium is just floating up there? Wild. Anyway, the pilo...

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Beats The Pants Off A Lamborghin...

Driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for the first time was a revelation. It isn’t cheap, but the car is so fun to drive, it wormed its w...

McLaren Just Can't Stop Firing IndyCar Drivers, Th...

The Arrow McLaren IndyCar team will replace Alexander Rossi with Danish driver Christian Lundgaard at the end of the 2024 season, ...

Zelensky's Wife Didn't Actually Buy A Bugatti Tour...

If you’ve been forced to spend time around conservatives at any point in the last several years, you’re probably aware that they l...

BMW Doesn't Want Cars Burned In Car Carrier To Go ...

The car carrier MV Fremantle Highway went up in flames in the North Sea last year, consuming thousands of brand new Mercedes, BMWs...

Like Volkswagen, Audi Adds ChatGPT To All Its Vehi...

Audi has announced the integration of ChatGPT into its infotainment system starting next month. Owners of around two million Audi ...

₦900 Million Rolls-Royce Spectre Electric Coupe In...

Rolls-Royce Spectre Electric Coupe in different colors – Which of the color shades is your favorite? Spectre — a spiritual success...

2024 Eid-el-Kabir Sallah Special Patrol : FRSC Rec...

2024 Eid-el-Kabir Sallah Special Patrol Operations : FRSC records 51% reduction in road traffic crashes. Adds that there was 38% r...

Security : LASG To Install Cameras On All Authoriz...

Security : LASG to progressively install cameras on all authorized public transport vehicles operating in the state. Head of Bus S...

Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Breaks 0-400-0 km/h Recor...

Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut breaks 0-400-0 km/h world record after setting a new record time of 27.83 seconds. During one run from st...

Audi E-Tron GT Models Recalled For The Same Faulty...

There have been no reports of injuries or crashes related to the braking problem

Over 95% Of 2024 Nissan Frontiers Recalled Due To ...

Dealerships in the U.S. have been instructed to replace the front right-hand lower link free of charge

Kia EV Sales Double, But Carnival Outsells EV6 And...

Kia sold twice as many electric cars in the US in the first half of 2024 versus 2024, but demand for the EVs is still much lower t...

3 Ferraris Crash Out On Day 1 Of Italian Rally Wit...

If this drop-out rate keeps up 10 percent of the Ferraris in question will fall by the wayside

Zeekr CX1E Has The Tesla Model Y’s Face On Its Pun...

Chinese electric SUV spied testing in Europe shares a platform and running gear with its Zeekr 007 sedan brother

Volvo to reintroduce V60 and V90 estates in the UK

1 in 3 drivers say car insurance is unaffordable

Hyundai Inster 2024: Prices, specs and release dat...

Future Classic Friday: Renault Vel Satis