Category: Car Talk, Autos

Woke Harleys, Fastest Roller Coasters And Bricked ...

NASA is contemplating bringing astronauts Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams home from the International Space Station on a SpaceX Cr...

A Futurliner, Justin Bieber’s Bugatti And Forgotte...

Wealthy Chinese businesspeople love to waft around in traffic in the absolute lap of luxury, and the local market has really figur...

A Miata With Honda Guts, A Snapped Cybertruck Fram...

Good morning! It’s Friday, August 9, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from ...

A Dirty Dealership, A Nice Van And A Dead Mitsubis...

A Honda dealership in Bowie, Maryland is facing civil charges after it allegedly engaged in “unfair or deceptive trade practices a...

Toyota Admits The Non-Involvement Of The Manageme...

Last year, Toyota ran into trouble with Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT) over irregularitie...

BMW Is Proposing That Electric Vehicles Should Hav...

The head of production at Germany’s BMW wants e-cars to outperform their petrol rivals by giving electric vehicles their own freew...

Old Porsche Taycan Batteries Have A Second Life An...

As recycling electric car batteries becomes a real challenge, Porsche has decided to reuse them to supply energy to its Leipzig fa...

Ex-beauty Queen, Sylvia Emechete, Receives Bentley...

Ex-beauty queen, Sylvia Emechete, receives luxury Bentley Continental GTC as birthday gift from her husband. Sylvia’s Bentley Cont...

LASTMA, FRSC Agree To Strengthen Partnership On Tr...

LASTMA, FRSC agree to strengthen their partnership in managing traffic across Lagos State. LASTMA reiterates commitment to collabo...

Beefed-up Superyacht with Expedition Superpowers F...

Modern expedition yachts combine the luxurious amenities and hospitality of a family-sized pleasure craft with the rugged capabili...

All-New Lincoln Mark IX Gets Imagined as a Ritzier...

Unlike Ford, which always has an abundant string of novelties, Lincoln is more sporadic. The parallel universes of vehicular CGI d...

Baronet Parts with His Adorable Classic Yacht for ...

Ironically, despite its venerable age of more than half a century, this adorable and compact vessel feels like a breath of fresh a...

This Is How Tom Cruise Pulled Off the Ultimate Stu...

As the old cliché goes, if you're having fun when you're doing it, it doesn't even feel like work anymore. That must be every day ...

1967 Chevrolet Nova Is Pro-Touring Perfection With...

If you are not particularly fond of a specific American car from the 1960s, but do appreciate more than others a well-baked build ...

How This One Model Saved Volvo More Than Once

Here's how the Volvo XC90 has kept the automaker relevant across two generations.

The Most Expensive Fully-Loaded Pickup Truck On Sa...

When a truck is more expensive than a specced-out BMW 7 Series, it better be good.

The Average Horsepower In American Cars Is Higher ...

Here's what you need to know about the average power output in American vehicles.

Ford Expedition Generations Ranked: All Model Year...

See all generations of the Ford Expedition: discover information about every model year and how they're ranked.

Ranking Nissan's Cars And Trucks By Reliability

The scores vary rather wildly.

Motorway ‘red X’ rule-breakers rocket to record hi...

Future Classic Friday: Fiat Multipla

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Why has my c...

The £14,995 Dacia Spring Is The Cheapest New Car I...

With ever-increasing costs of living and inflation, buying a new vehicle in the UK has become an impossibly expensive dream… Read ...

China's MG Motor Is Conquering Europe. Now It Want...

MG Motor plans to build a manufacturing base and research and development center in Mexico.

Why Auto Suppliers Are Cutting EV R&D Spending By ...

Plus, EV charger statuses are unreliable and China's rapid rollout of Robotaxis could compromise 7 million jobs.

Teslas Have The Lowest Maintenance Costs, Consumer...

Tesla owners paid the least out of pocket for total maintenance, not including faults or collision repairs.

The Porsche Macan Might Be The Longest-Range Porsc...

It may even beat the new Porsche Taycan.

This Sleek Chinese Wagon Runs The BMW i3 Playbook

The Neta S Hunting Edition is a station wagon available in EV or range-extended form.

Peugeot 208

The refreshed, French supermini turns on the style with a new look, but how much substance lies behind it? The Peugeot 208 was E...

Nürburgring lap records: the fastest lap times

Sail down the River Styx and straight to our guide of the fastest cars around the Green Hell The challenge posed by Germany's m...

Editor’s letter: The UK doesn’t have an EV chargin...

Osprey CEO believes charging has been unfairly lumped in with the slump in demand for EVs “If you've read the press in the last...

Jaguar: EV concept in December, then no new car sa...

Jaguar's next-gen models will be almost entirely disparate from its previous cars Brit brand sticks with plan to go all-elect...

Peugeot e-208 2024 long-term test

Electric hatchback arrives with at least four crucial questions to answer Why we’re running it: To get under the skin of a prom...

Prices of Tokunbo Toyota Cars and Lexus Cars In Ni...

Cheap Toyota Cars and Lexus cars for sale – In Nigeria today, buying a tokunbo car is almost the same as buying a brand new car, a...

Iconic Cars From Movies That Are Unforgettable

In the realm of cinema, cars often serve as extensions of their characters, narrating stories of speed, style, and persona without...

The true cost of the 2024 Mercedes benz GLE 53 in ...

For 2024, the Mercedes Benz GLE53 and GLE63 Sport became more powerful because of some polish thanks to a mid-cycle refresh. The G...

Learn everything about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe ...

The Jeep Wrangler may not be popular in Nigeria, but it’s the perfect fit for Nigerian roads and is magically going to eliminate y...

Prices Of Wrangler Jeep In Nigeria, Reviews And Bu...

Wrangler Jeep For sale – The Jeep Wrangler is a series of compact and mid-size four-wheel drive off-road SUVs that have been manuf...

The 2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country B6 Ultimate: A Ma...

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Bucket-Type Jet Engine Reverse Thrusters Look Like...

Jet engines are relatively simple in their basic design, but advancements in gas turbine engine technology have mostly done away w...

Dodge Charger Daytona EV Has A Frunk, But It Costs...

The front trunk, otherwise known as the frunk, has been around so long, it’s old enough to have great-grandchildren. Frunks were j...

New York's Subway Doubles As 100-Degree Sauna Duri...

Every New Yorker knows that when the temperatures start soaring, the subway system’s underground stations become oppressive furnac...

National Park Service Will Cite Drivers Of AWD Car...

As one Subaru Crosstrek owner recently learned the hard way, it bears repeating that all-wheel drive is not the same as four-wheel...

Pricing Of The Dodge Charger Daytona EV Has Been U...

The Dodge Charger Daytona is the first EV from the company, which was announced in March this year, and ahead of mass production s...

2024 Olympics: Billionaire Sajjan Jindal Promises ...

Paris Olympics: Indian billionaire industrialist, Sajjan Jindal, promises to give an MG Windsor CUV to every medallist. All-electr...

Paris Olympics: German Cycling Federation Lends Bi...

Paris Olympics: German Cycling Federation lends a bicycle to Nigerian cyclist, Ese Lovina Ukpeseraye. The Nigerian cyclist said sh...

SAIC Motors’ MG Set To Build A Production Line In ...

SAIC Motor has big plans for MG. MGs are already rolling off the production line in its home country of China, but also in Thailan...

Rivian Reports Mixed Second-Quarter Results

Rivian posted mixed second-quarter results, but the electric vehicle maker reiterated its current full-year loss and production fo...

Mitsubishi Triton Loses Payload Capacity To Gain M...

The AU-spec Triton is now optionally available with sub-1,000 kg (2,205 pound) payloads, in order to be eligible for novated leasi...

Dodge Introduces New HurriCrate Engines And Charge...

The latest versions of the HurriCrate start at $10,495 and have up to 550 hp

This Pre-Merger AMG-Tuned Mercedes 500SEC 6.0 Is E...

Euro-market S-Class coupe started life as a regular 500SEC before AMG crammed in an extra liter of V8 power and added chassis and ...

ChargePoint Aims To Make Charging Transition Seaml...

The new tech provides CCS and NACS connectors, and will automatically deploy the right one for your car

BMW Travels To The Future By Trialing Humanoid Rob...

Each of the robots uses a complex AI system, cameras, microphones, and sensors to interact with the world

Android Auto: The Updated System Requirements

No matter what General Motors wants you to think, Android Auto is still a must-have feature for new-car buyers, and even if Google...

2025 Renault Austral Becoming More Provocative, Po...

Say whatever you want about Renault, but the French company is on a wave. It has renewed and expanded its vehicle lineup and is no...

New Engines for the B-52 Stratofortress Are So Ins...

For one reason or another, airplanes, no matter their make or use, have a habit of being very reliable, in the sense that they can...

Jay Leno Drives Paul Rusnak's 1946 Packard Clipper...

This 1946 Packard Clipper Deluxe belongs to Paul Rusnak, whose name has been synonymous with Californian car culture for ages. He ...

America, This Is Your 2025 Acura RDX!

Acura is unwilling to phase off the third-gen RDX just yet and replace it with an entirely new one. Thus, it has given it its seco...

Mercedes' Most Important Models Are Going Electric...

The Three-pointed Star is getting ready to electrify its two best-sellers in an attempt to steal sales from the Tesla Model 3 and ...

Dodge Wants To Pay YOU To Buy A More Powerful Car

It's simple: the more powerful the vehicle you buy, the more money you get back.

2025 Audi Q7 and Q8 First Drive Review: Different ...

Driving the Q7 and Q8 back to back shows off the brand's consistent excellence - but we still think the Q8 is the one to get.

INEOS Grenadier – Off Road Experience At Game Fair...

Recently, I was invited to the Game Fair 2024, where INEOS was showing off the Grenadier, which I’ve talked about… Read more » The...

Dan Zelos Debuts Charity Livery for Parkinson’s UK...

In a heartwarming display of solidarity and support, Dan Zelos, the current leader of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE points, showcased… ...

INEOS Quartermaster – First Drive and Tow Testing...

At this year’s Game Fair, amidst all the gundog, falconry, and shooting exhibits, INEOS made a splash with its showcase… Read more...

569 Miles on a Single Charge Sets New GUINNESS WOR...

In a groundbreaking feat that showcases the incredible advancements in EV technology, Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fle...

10 Essential Benefits Of Regular Car Washes And De...

This August, 2024, we suggest you go the extra mile and book your car for washing and detailing to unlock… Read more » The post 10...

VP Pick Gov. Tim Walz Is An EV Advocate: 'EVs Are ...

Kamala Harris’s new running mate has championed EVs for his state. Now he plans to do the same on the national stage.

Mercedes EQE's Catastrophic Fire In Underground Ga...

The EV was parked in a Korean parking garage for three days before it spontaneously burst into flames, and wasn't charging at the ...

Tesla Model 3 Performance Races Hyundai Ioniq 5 N:...

One of these has a lot more horsepower, but numbers aren't everything. Can Hyundai's EV hot rod take down Tesla's best?

The Affordable Kia EV4 Should Be A Sedan And A Hat...

Sedan? Hatch? How about both? Kia's next electric entry is playing the spread.

2025 Lucid Air Range And Pricing Overview

Check the comparison of all versions with range from 361 to 512 miles.

How electric cars could prevent blackouts for good

A new trial could outline the benefits of using EV business fleets to power local grids at peak times People often voice concer...

Cupra Born VZ review

Cupra uses some old-school tricks to create a new-age hot hatch  Press presentations for new cars are normally given by someone ...

Top 10 best electric cars 2024

Autocar's verdict comprises months of reviewing and huge, cross-class comparison tests These are the best EVs on sale in the ...

‘Never a better time’ to buy a used EV as prices d...

Values of used EVs have halved since September 2022, according to Cap HPI The retail price of a three-year-old EV is now 8.5%...

The new cars of 2024 worth waiting for

From Abarth to Zenvo, welcome to our comprehensive guide to all the new metal arriving in 2024 We're now eight months into 2024...

The Global Adoption of Ride-Hailing/Sharing Servic...

Once upon a time, hailing a taxi or cab meant standing on a street corner and hoping for the best, or calling a company/service as...

Faster Forms of Road Transportation in Future

One of my all-time favourite quotes and most definitely my number one Albert Einstein quote is – “Imagination is more important th...

How To Properly Clean and Condition Car-Leather Se...

Leather seats unquestionably add a touch of luxury and elegance to any car interior especially when said seats are looking quite “...

The Influence of Motorsports on Production Cars

Motorsports, the thrilling, pulsating field where speed, technology, and innovation collide – culminating into one gigantic high-o...

Boosting Power: Turbochargers or Superchargers?

In the world of automotive performance, enthusiasts often debate the merits and demerits of turbochargers versus superchargers. Th...

Mercedes Benz G Wagon Price in Nigeria, Reviews, a...

The Mercedes-Benz G Wagon is a hit of its own. It comes with classy, exclusive, fashionable, and top-notch features that make this...

Stop Buying Toyota And Honda, Luxury Cars Are The ...

Want to make a big impact with your car in Nigeria? Luxury cars grab everyone’s attention when they stop. See why we need luxury c...

5 Great Cars that Can Defeat The Honda Accord by F...

With more competition in the midsize sedan category, we’ve rounded up five Honda Accord contenders to consider instead. In the aut...

10 Best SUVs That Won’t Bankrupt You Through Repai...

In Nigeria, a low maintenance car is a vehicle that requires minimal upkeep and repair work and is affordable to maintain. This is...

The true cost of the Lexus LX 600 in Nigeria – Rev...

Since the Fourth Generation of Lexus LX and the introduction of the LX 600, it has become a favourable SUV for Nigerians, especial...

A Miata With Honda Guts Might Be The Perfect Sport...

After over 120 years of building cars, the automotive industry has provided us all of the puzzle pieces we need to build the perfe...

This AMG-Built 6.0-Liter Super Coupe Is The Ultima...

If you have a nice, long highway-based road trip coming up and you need to get where you’re going quickly, you have an opportunity...

Jeep Almost Gave Us An Entry Level Suzuki Samurai ...

Some proposed are killed at the concept stage, and some go deep into development before ultimately being scrapped. That’s what hap...

Rivian Is Still Losing More Than $32,000 On Every ...

Good morning! It’s Wednesday, August 7, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines fr...

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Travels Through Floodwat...

Kim Jong-un travels through floodwaters in Lexus LX 600 SUV to survey the scale of the floods, supervise evacuation efforts.  The ...

Kenya’s Mobius Motors, Maker Of Rugged SUVs, Cease...

Kenya’s Mobius Motors, maker of affordable rugged SUVs, ceases operations due to financial difficulties. Decision to stop operatio...

Germany Records A Decrease In EV Sales In The Firs...

According to the German Federal Motor Traffic Authority (KBA), the number of new car registrations in July 2024 was 238,263 units,...

Mercedes Receives Permission From Chinese Authorit...

Mercedes-Benz has received the “green light” from the Chinese authorities to test self-driving cars with level four autonomy in th...

Lucid Motors Gets Major Capital Injection From the...

Lucid Motors continues to suffer heavy losses, but these are now being largely offset by a fresh capital injection from Lucid’s la...

RSR Project’s $375k Gulf Blue Porsche 911 Restomod...

The restomodded 911 packs 235 hp, funneled to the rear wheels through a manual transmission

Special Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two Hits The ...

Jaguar Land Rover hasn't said how many examples of the Edition Two it plans to build

2025 Acura RDX Brings New Grille, Widescreen Apple...

Larger cupholders and easier access to the wireless smartphone charger are some of the underwhelming highlights of the RDX’s secon...

Donald Trump Says He Supports EVs, But Only Becaus...

The former President says that because of Musk's endorsement, he has "no choice" but to support EVs

Mercedes Becomes First Carmaker To Start Level 4 T...

The new systems are being tested parking, reversing, and in several other driving scenarios