Category: Car Talk, Autos

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

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Are there an...

Hyundai Ioniq 5: How Much Range Does It Have?

It depends on the version, the weather and how you drive it, but we break that all down for you here.

American Test Of Three Chinese EVs: 'It’s A Wake-U...

Chinese Tesla rivals from XPeng, Zeekr and Avatr impressed two U.S. auto industry veterans.

Toshiba's Ultra-Fast Rechargeable SCiB Batteries G...

The new SCiB Nb cells maintain 0-80% recharging time in 10 minutes and long-life of 10,000 cycles.

Electrify America Increases Charger Security As Ca...

The Recycled Materials Association is also increasing scrap theft alerts in affected areas.

Vandal Lashes Out At Elon Musk By Tagging 34 Tesla...

Dozens of Cybertrucks in Florida were defaced with the phrase ‘F*** Elon’.

Why the Tesla Model Y isn't really an SUV, but a t...

An 'SUV' today is the acceptable face of the Citroën Xsara Picasso SUVs accounted for nearly half of all car sales globally l...

Four-door feud: BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes E-Class

Both the 5 Series and E-Class have been key players in themselves and Autocar's history The 5 Series and E-Class have been ex...

The scrap man keeping the UK's aging Volvos alive

Old-school vehicle breakers’ yards are rare these days, but some are still providing vital services There are scrapyards - and ...

Timeless Cars, Oddly Satisfying Features And Uglie...

The cars currently rolling out onto our roads for the first time will likely be around for a long time. On average, a modern vehi...

Starlink Satellites, Stranding Starliner And Slamm...

Being a bicyclist in the U.S. is already terrifying, but it must take a special kind of courage to saddle up in large vehicle-lovi...

Cheap Convertibles, Used VinFast Cars And The Allu...

I’m a convertible person. I just love putting the top down and enjoying the benefits of uninhibited headroom, even if chopping the...

Weird-Looking BMW X3 And A Beautiful New Bugatti I...

Solar photovoltaic energy is riding the wave of the future. Gas and oil have powered the previous hundred years of economic and in...

Carolina Squat Cybertruck And Funny Looking Gas Pu...

After millionaires were annoyed to find out that they were no longer able to get behind the wheel of their Porsche Carrera GTs ear...

Bugatti Tourbillon’s Instrument Cluster Remains Fi...

Bugatti Tourbillon’s analogue, watch-inspired instrument cluster is housed inside a eye-catching steering wheel. Tourbillon’s stee...

9 Things That Sets Bugatti Tourbillon Apart, From ...

Here are 9 things that sets the all-new Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar sports car apart from its predecessors. Autojosh brings you 9 ...

Two Vessels Successfully Discharged 4,370 Vehicles...

Two vessels discharged 4,370 vehicles at the Five Star Logistics Terminal amid tugboat incident at the Tin Can port. A tugboat bel...

Land Rover Freelander Set To Return As A Half Chi...

Do you remember the Land Rover Freelander? The model has been gone for ten years, but the Freelander model name will return soon, ...

Renewed Audi RS3 Sedan Set New Lap Record At The N...

Audi is working on an updated version of the RS3 sedan. We know this not only because it makes sense, but also because the brand h...

Toyota GR Corolla Buyer Finds Dealer-Installed GPS...

If you've bought a car in the last few years you might want to check your OBDII port as soon as possible

Tiny Cable Damage Triggers Total Jeep Grand Wagone...

A service technician says that just over a foot of damaged cable led to a 24.8-hour warranty repair job

Man Sues BMW For $5 Million After $92 Repair

An X5 owner alleges that leaky BMW shark fin antennas cause electrical damage, sparking a multimillion-dollar class action lawsuit...

This “Bespoke” Ferrari Mondial Raises More Questio...

The unique model is called Ferrari EB-Million and tries really hard to look like a supercar

Should Fossil Fuel Ads Be Banned Like Tobacco?

The United Nations secretary general has called for the ban of oil and gas adverts

Future Classic Friday: Vauxhall Astra VXR

Ask Honest John Question of the Week: Can I remove...

U.S. EV Registrations Jumped In April 2024. But Te...

The non-Tesla all-electric car registrations were up 69% year-over-year—and were higher than Tesla's overall figures.

Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Only Has A 50-kWh ...

The standard electric Lightning can be specced with up to 131 kWh of juice. But this isn’t your average pickup.

Say Hello To North Korea’s First EV. It’s Not What...

Enter the Madusan EV, which claims 450 miles of range—better than any of Tesla’s current EVs. Let's unpack that.

How Fisker Owners Are Banding Together To Keep The...

The new Fisker Owners Association aims to make sure that Ocean owners can keep their cars running even after Fisker's bankruptcy.

Entry-Level Front-Wheel Drive BMW Neue Klasse EVs ...

The i3 was tall and slightly awkward-looking, but it was a global hit, and BMW is now looking to reenter the compact EV segment.

MG 3 Review

Is the supermini able to offer quite as much bang for your buck in all-new hybrid form? MG may be making waves with its electric...

First pictures of facelifted Audi RS3 as it claims...

New front end brings a simpler look, with decluttered intake vents and a new four-ring logo Upgraded mega-hatch gets sharpene...

Wrightbus launches electrification drive for diese...

New Bicester facility can convert two diesel buses to electric power per week Retrofitting diesel buses with electric powertr...

Bugatti plots front-engined Type 57 successor as n...

Firm's design and engineering chiefs suggest mammoth V16 engine could fit up front in a new hyper-GT With the Bugatti Tourbill...

Ferrari gears up for first EV with opening of new ...

Ferrari's first EV will be built alongside ICE and hybrid models New facility at Maranello will house production of ICE and h...

Untitled

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

Environmental Protesters Targeting Taylor Swift’s ...

Taylor Swift is currently in the UK for the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour where she’s no doubt improving the economy...

These Are Some Of The Coolest Automotive Glass Roo...

Before wide-opening, panoramic glass roofs took over the automotive world, designers and engineers took a lot of fun risks to give...

Cyberattack Takes Down U.S. Car Dealerships Abilit...

Good morning! It’s Friday, June 21, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from a...

Here’s Why Train Horns Sound Far Away Right Before...

America has a real problem with railway crossings, with the intersection between road and rail causing more than 200 deaths in 202...

Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition Lives On For Anoth...

We did it, Joe! The Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition will live on through the 2025 model year because of people like you. That’s ri...

Chinese Car Makers Wants Import Taxes On Cars From...

China and Europe are firmly in each other’s way. The political game is played, among other things, on the car stage. Europe has be...

Audi Officially Unveils The 2024 E-Tron GT With Ov...

Audi has once again pushed the boundaries of electric vehicle performance with the revamped 2024 e-tron GT. This is a declaration ...

First Photos Of 2026 Bugatti Tourbillon Hyper Spor...

REVEALED : Meet the all-new 2026 Bugatti Tourbillon, a $4.1 million Chiron replacement with dihedral doors. Boasts 1,800-hp and 2,...

Customs Generated N4.49 Trillion In One Year Under...

Nigeria Customs Service generated N4.49 trillion over the past year under Comptroller-General Adeniyi’s stewardship. This is 74% g...

Meet The All-new Bugatti Tourbillon, A $4.1 Millio...

Meet the all-new 2026 Bugatti Tourbillon hypercar sports car, a $4.1 million Chiron replacement with dihedral doors. Electrified B...

Rivian Aiming To Break Its Own Pikes Peak Record W...

The special R1T has been adorned in a colored livery and its cabin has been stripped out

Audi Working On RS Q6 e-tron With Porsche Macan Tu...

The flagship Audi Q6 e-tron should be able to hit 60 mph in the low 3-second range

Ferrari’s New E-Building In Maranello Opens Its Do...

The new factory will be responsible for building electric motors, batteries, and axles

Europe’s EV Sales Down As Consumers Balk At Pricin...

Mercedes, BMW, Tesla, and Stellantis all recorded fewer registrations than last year, while Toyota and VW grew

Genesis Offers Nürburgring Thrill Rides In A G70 T...

The Korean sedan received suspension enhancements, alongside extra brake ducts and heat shields

Sedan, SUV Or Coupe? Kia EV4 Caught In The Wild Wi...

The EV4 is like a mix of sedan, fastback and crossover, and it has a very distinctive long-tail rear-end design with plenty of ove...

This Tesla Cybertruck Looks Like A Mirror On Wheel...

It turns out that polishing a stainless steel car makes it extremely shiny. The question is, isn’t it a traffic risk?

The Tesla Cybertruck Is Getting Big Charging Impro...

One of the gripes with the electric pickup is that it just doesn’t charge fast enough. An OTA update will fix that, according to T...

Judge OKs Tesla Anti-Trust Lawsuit Over Parts, Ser...

Plus, EVs are driven less than ICE counterparts in U.S. and Hyundai's Georgia factory will signal its U.S. EV ramp up starting in ...

With Fisker Bankrupt, The 'Lucid Ocean' Might Beco...

Lucid applied for a “Lucid Ocean” trademark for use on an “electrically powered automobile.” What does it mean?

HWA Evo: Mercedes 190E reborn with carbon body and...

Carbonfibre-bodied homage to 1990s icon packs a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 with 443bhp and 405lb ft German engineering firm HWA ha...

BMW 1 Series to be reinvented as radical EV hatchb...

The i1 will be BMW’s new entry-level EV when it arrives in 2027 BMW's Neue Klasse platform will be used for new i1 hatch - an...

Cupra Formentor

Cupra's first standalone model has been extensively reworked to broaden its appeal. Does it deliver? Car makers are increasingly...

Cupra Born

Cupra’s first EV looks rather like a Volkswagen ID 3. Is the difference in the driving? With ever-increasing pressure on car man...

Italian firm DR fined €6 million for misrepresenti...

Hyundai Kona-sized DR 5.0 is one of Italy’s favourite crossovers Italy's competition and markets authority contends that DR a...

What Car Will Have Disappeared From The Road In 10...

Just about every day a different car is going extinct. Think about the last time you saw a Saturn SL2, a Dodge Neon or a Mitsubish...

Subaru Driver Rams Two Cyclists At Speed In Terrif...

Being a bicyclist in the U.S. is already terrifying, but it must take a special kind of courage to saddle up in large vehicle-lovi...

This Kid's Incredible Wooden EV Puts Your Cozy Cou...

Have you ever looked into your kid’s eyes and wanted nothing but the best for them? If you have, then you might understand this da...

Comedy Of Errors Led To Fisker’s Bankruptcy

Good morning! It’s Thursday, June 20, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from...

Boeing 737 Max Crash Victims’ Families Demand $25 ...

The families of those killed in the two Boeing 737 Max crashes demanded on Wednesday that the aircraft manufacturer face a $24.78...

Iconic Lamborghini Countach Used In 1981 Movie, “T...

Lamborghini celebrates the Countach LP 400 S from the 1981 comedy movie, ‘The Cannonball Run’, which turns 45 this year. Actresses...

JLR Invests £1 Million To Tackle Car Thefts, Block...

JLR invests £1 million to tackle car thefts, block organised crime groups exploiting UK ports to export stolen cars. As parts of i...

LASPA Urges Hotels, Event Centres To Comply With L...

Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) urges hotels, bars and other events centres to comply tith the Lagos Parking Policy. Appeals...

Photo News : Vladimir Putin Met With A Reception F...

Photo News: Russian president Vladimir Putin met with a reception fit for a king following his arrival in North Korea. Russian Pre...

Vladimir Putin Arrives North Korea, Takes Host Kim...

Vladimir Putin arrives North Korea, takes host Kim Jong Un for a spin in Russian-made Aurus Senat L700 limousine. Footage shared s...

Xpeng’s Mona M03 Claims To Be The Most Aerodynamic...

With a drag coefficient of 0.194 cd, the Mona M03 is more aerodynamic than the Mercedes EQS

15 Mercedes-Benz Models Getting Automatic Lane Cha...

Mercedes already offers an automatic lane change function in North America and China

BMW i1 And i2 Entry-Level EVs Reportedly Coming In...

The new compact models are expected to ride on a new version of the EV-dedicated Neue Klasse architecture

This Is The Most Expensive Bugatti Veyron Ever Mad...

The car was ordered by one of the French marque's most prolific collectors

Channel The 1980s With Damd’s Latest Daihatsu Taft...

Damd's latest creation adds some retro flair to the Daihatsu Taft kei car, adding a new grille, wheels, stickers, and seat covers

Police step up illegal ‘chop shop’ shut-downs in 2...

Have Euro NCAP ratings had their day? Less than 1 ...

Fiat Grande Panda 2024: Prices, specs and release ...

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB Gets Up To 251 Miles Of EPA...

The optional all-wheel drive powertrain significantly reduces the range.

Will Electric Cars Kill The Grid In Hot Summer Mon...

Let's investigate the myth that our electric grid can't "handle" a rise in EV adoption, and why our energy needs are changing so f...

Hyundai Ioniq 5 2.5-Year Ownership Review: Legacy ...

Hyundai's sales process and digital experience may not be as good as the EV startups', but there are huge pros to going with an es...

Kia EV9: How Much Does It Cost To Charge It?

An AWD Kia Telluride costs about 2 and a half times as much in gas to travel the same distance as the electric EV9.

Fisker, Maker Of The Ocean SUV, Files For Bankrupt...

The company filed for Chapter 11 protection in the District of Delaware yesterday and is planning on selling its assets.

Citroen e C4X 2024 long-term test

Here’s an EV that treads its own path – and we’re going to see where it leads us Why we’re running it: To see if this electric ...

New Audi E-Tron GT RS is firm's most powerful car ...

Performance model dispatches the 0-62mph sprint in 2.5sec Updated saloon gets feisty Performance variant alongside a longer r...

BMW: ICE cars on sale alongside EVs for "foreseeab...

The strategy allows BMW to be adaptable to fluctuating global market conditions Future ICE models to use a different platfor...

Lexus LBX 2024 long-term test

Can this smaller than usual Lexus live up to its longer than usual name? Let’s find out Why we’re running it: Lexus has pinned ...