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A century of speed: Britain’s fastest cars

Rolls-Royce's brash Cullinan SUV is updated as £300k Series II version

The first one may have divided opinions as much as Marmite, but now Rolls-Royce has launched the second generation of its vast Cullinan SUV with a host of tweaks.

Ford Might Be Planning Deployable Door Screens for Its Next Off-Roader

A patent application shows power-operated screens that also have pyrotechnic charges to deploy in the event of a crash.

World's first hydrogen superyacht linked to Bill Gates for $600M

The new eco-friendly 'mothership' yacht must chill its hydrogen fuel at an extraordinary -423.4 degrees Fahrenheit in order to store the gas as a liquid, the boatmakers said

A $175,000 CyberTrailer Camper That Can Charge Your EV Is In The Works

Made by California-based Living Vehicle, the Cybertruck-inspired trailer will be ready next year.

21 giant-killing classic cars

You Can Put A Wet Towel On A Tesla Supercharger Handle To Get Faster Charging Speeds

The trick is most useful on older, V2 Supercharger stalls, but it can also come in handy on the newer V3 units.

Cybertruck owner tests 'fatal' design flaw for himself

TikToker Jeremy Judkins experimented with the updated software that claimed to make the frunk safer, placing his finger inside the open and watching the hatch slowly close.

What are the most dangerous countries to be a driver in?

UK-based Global Positioning Specialists (GPS) and their "Most Dangerous Countries to be a Driver" world study investigated road quality, the number of road deaths, and motor vehicle crime statistics in 60 of the most car-dependent countries around the world in a quest to find where being a motorist can mean navigating a treacherous route along hazardous roads. So, is the country you drive in among those mentioned? Click through and steer carefully through this list of the top 20 dangerous countries to be a driver.

KTM Is Finally Bringing Back a Street Superbike With the 990 RC R

This is not a drill, people!

Watch: Terrifying footage shows hair-raising moment speeding car goes airborne before horrific Hamilton crash

The car becomes airborne before nose-diving and rolling nine times.

Hyundai Will Put Some In-Car Features Behind a Paywall

Et tu, Hyundai?

Rolls-Royce Cullinan revamp brings fresh look and new options

Revised styling, new infotainment and a raft of extra options for Goodwood's V12 SUV

Polaris Recalls 600 Snowmobiles Due To Fuel Leak

High heat and leaky fuel make for a disastrous combo.

Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid

Seventh-generation California also gets car underpinnings, interior improvements and new technology

Lucid's Upcoming Midsize Car Targets $48,000 Price, CEO Says

The mysterious smaller Lucid is slated to start production in late 2026.

30 times Citroën got it right

TV Helicopter Catches Tesla Factory Lot Packed with Cars

A large number of Tesla vehicles parked at a closed shopping mall on the outskirts of St. Louis, Missouri, USA, has caught the attention of residents and raised questions about potential demand issues.

2025 BMW M4 CS - Full Image Gallery

See every angle of the enhanced M4 coupe with our extensive photo gallery.

Can You Own An Electric Car Without Having A Garage Or At-Home Charging?

It's possible, though there are some extra challenges you'll need to overcome.

Lamborghini Huracan Successor Arrives in August with Bespoke V-8

The plug-in hybrid setup is "so much better" than a regular V-8.

Renault Rafale: Flagship coupe-SUV priced from £38,195

New model strengthens firm's D-segment line-up with focus on driving dynamics; 295bhp version coming

Bob Lutz Explains How GM Decided Which Brands to Kill in 2008

The feds wanted Buick and GMC to die, among others.

The cars with the shortest wheelbases relative to their size

Odd looks, poor handling and inadequate interior packaging – this list has it all

Is the Chevrolet Corvette the coolest ride in history?

The Chevrolet Corvette is widely recognized as one of the most iconic vehicles ever produced. It was first introduced in the United States in 1953 and has since undergone seven design generations, now in its eighth. Each model has built upon the car's innovative engineering and aesthetic characteristics, solidifying its status as an American favorite. Fancy buckling up and taking a spin through its manufacturing history? Let's go on a ride past the key milestones in the story of the Chevy Corvette, click on the gallery to learn more!

10 top luxury compacts

The Worst Cars To Ever Hit The Road

Some pretty serious lemons have come off production lines over the years. From ridiculous looks to "a tendency to burst into flame," it's hard to imagine how these cars ever got made.

A classic, remixed: Driving an electric Mercedes SL Pagoda

Everrati's electric luxo-mod business is picking up pace. Is a Pagoda with twice the original power sacrilege?

Rivian Plans To Make Up To 155,000 R2 SUVs Annually In Illinois

That's about triple Rivian's sales last year.

Bulk of earthworks complete for Manawatū - Hawke's Bay highway

Major earthworks are finished and the pavement will soon be laid on a vital transport link between Manawatū and Hawke's Bay.

Land Rover Defender drops six-cylinder petrol for supercharged V8

Updated Defender also adds more powerful diesel and an updated PHEV, along with interior and trim tweaks

Peugeot 5008

MPV turns SUV. Does the new Peugeot 5008 offer the best of both worlds, or neither?

Jeep Gladiator 4xe Plug-In Hybrid Coming In 2025

The plug-in pickup will likely use the same powertrain as its Wrangler 4xe sibling, which is America’s best-selling PHEV.

Bourdais: Resurfaced Laguna Seca “to be at least a couple of seconds faster”

Cadillac Racing’s Sebastien Bourdais believes the new track surface at Laguna Seca will provide a significant increase in speeds for this weekend’s round of the IMSA SportsCar Championship.

33 superheroes of the ’80s

REV’IT!'s New Store In Colorado Will Let You Actually Try Gear On

It’s the first of many new brick-and-mortar stores in the pipeline.

The New Bentley Hybrid V-8 Engine Outpunches the W-12

The electrified setup will have more than 740 hp and 738 lb-ft.

Meet The J2R Dynamics Smol Motorcycle, Which Is Just A Lil Electric Guy

Smol enough for new riders; big enough for your commute?

Accident black spot in suburban Nelson gets $1m upgrade

A Nelson roundabout that has been the site of 26 crashes in 10 years is set to receive a $1 million upgrade to improve pedestrian and cycle safety.

Raumati Bike Bus pedals into top gear

Smiles all around as new service gets under way.

75 years of TVR

Airedale by Modine: 200 jobs to be created when biggest manufacturing plant opened in Yorkshire

A Yorkshire manufacturing company will create up to 200 jobs when it opens its biggest manufacturing plant in Bradford.

The most controversial cars made by Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz was the first to put the automobile into production, but that doesn’t mean all its cars since have been such a success…

Essential items you should always keep in your car

Some of us keep absolutely nothing in the back of our trunks, while others keep enough items to live in their car for weeks! The bottom line is, if you were stranded and your car broke down, would you have everything you need? From a first aid kit to a flashlight and a blanket, these are all items that could help you in a time of need. For the complete list of essential items, check out this gallery. Click on!

Republican Bill To End EV Tax Credits Gets Almost No Support From Carmaking States

A new Senate bill would end the federal EV tax credit. Not signing on: states that actually manufacture cars.

What Happens To The Federal Money Tesla Won For Superchargers

Tesla is backing off from the Supercharging business after winning millions in government funding. We explain what happens next.

Could these electric cargo bikes replace your car?

You Can Now Reserve Eli's $11,900 Electric Microcar

It's classified as a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV), which means it's limited to 25 mph. But it can go up to 90 miles on a charge.

WRC Sardinia schedule sheds light on part-time driver programmes

Rally Sardinia has released its entry list revealing further details of 2024 programmes for part-time World Rally Championship drivers Sebastien Ogier and Dani Sordo.

Rolled fuel tanker closes SH1 near Ōhau, road likely to remain closed overnight

The road is expected to remain closed until Thursday morning.