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The Land Rover Defender Finally Won Me Over

All it took was an $85,000 special trim.

Awesome Alfa Romeo barn-find haul revisited

Germany’s most unusual car designs

A look at some of the most intriguing models to ever come from Germany

BYD Shark, A Plug-In Hybrid Ford Ranger Rival, Launches In Mexico

The BYD Shark marks the Chinese automaker’s foray into the popular pickup truck segment. Will it ever come to the U.S.?

One-year wonders: shortest-living cars on the US car market

There’s a surprising number of reasons for models may last just one year, and we’ve got examples of all here

The best electric bikes 2024

120 years of Rolls-Royce

The 2024 Yenko Corvette Shreds Tires With 1,000-HP Twin-Turbo V-8

Specialty Vehicle Engineering is only building 10 examples for 2024.

Porsche 911: Hybrid version to mark a new era for the iconic sports car

On May 28th, a new era for the Porsche 911 will begin! The brand plans to debut its first hybrid model, embracing the modern market trend for this iconic sports car.

As It Launches An Affordable EV, General Motors Wants 'A Level Playing Field' With China

GM President Mark Reuss weighs in on Biden's tariffs on China, the Equinox EV, hybrids and more.

Le Mans shows other MotoGP races how to succeed

A new record crowd number of nearly 300,000 people attended the 2024 MotoGP French Grand Prix, promoted by PHA CEO Claude Michy. In an interview with Autosport, this successful French entrepreneur emphasises the importance of putting fans at the centre of the business, betting on emotion over price, and offering free services to fans.

Honda’s Working On A Bunch Of Advanced Motorcycle Safety Aids

It’s combining the power of radar and stereo cameras for the ultimate adaptive cruise control system.

The Auckland road painting blunder that left campaigner 'extremely dumbfounded'

Road safety campaigner Geoff Upson's video of the fiasco has gone viral with millions of views.

Tesla FSD Trial Convinced Just 2% Of Users To Pay For It, Credit Card Data Shows

The company’s marketing campaign might have been a dud.

Axe to grind: 25 famous guitars and their rock star owners

Ever since Chuck Berry hot-wired the "jump blues" sound in the 1950s, the electric guitar has been the soul of rock-and-roll. The plugged-in, amplified twang and squeal sounded like noise to adults, but for kids all over the world, it was the sound of rebellion.

Tesla Cybertruck Vs. Ram 2500 Diesel Tow Comparison Reveals Stark Difference

The two trucks were towing identical 8,000 trailers. One of them went less than 100 miles before needing a top-up.

Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio Super Sport Gets Red Interior Carbon

The hottest Giulia and Stelvio continue in Europe where there's a new special edition.

Rush hour madness on major motorway as pair caught allegedly travelling on wrong side of road, almost double speed limit

"Police are once again astounded at this incredibly dangerous behaviour."

Auckland Transport delays CBD overnight parking charge changes

AT revealed it plan to change for weekend, public holidays, overnight parking on Sunday.

Chinese War Corvette Type 056

The Type 056 is a war corvette operated by the People's Liberation Army Navy of China, also known as the Jiangdao class.

Driver claims her Tesla caused her dizziness and nausea

Electric vehicles are contributing to drivers developing health issues like motion sickness, nausea, and extreme fatigue. EV experts said the one-pedal throttles could be at fault.

The Nissan Frontier Hardbody Edition Is Just Cool

There are better mid-size trucks out there, but we like this one.

Can A Motorcyclist Without Any Experience Run The World's Largest Enduro?

Are a couple of months of training enough to conquer this challenge?

From carriages to Airstreams: how RVs have changed through the years

Hit the open road with these gorgeous early trailers, prototype RVs and the world's oldest motorhomes from yesteryear, from traditional vardos to iconic Airstreams.

Rare and Exclusive Ferrari Garners Attention for Factory Apple Tech Integration

The Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M, launched in 2008 to celebrate the 16 Constructors' titles of the Formula 1 World Championship, drew attention by offering a factory-installed iPod Touch.

Peugeot e-3008

Peugeot uses a brand-new Stellantis Group platform to take aim at the likes of the Volvo EX40, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model Y.

The Affordable American Family Sedan Is Dead

With Chevrolet discontinuing the Malibu, affordable family four-doors from the Big Three are a thing of the past.

Mercedes-AMG GT

Second-generation of AMG's flagship super sports car gets four seats and four-wheel drive

Frustration mounts as Northlanders tire of prolonged Brynderwyns closures and delays

Calls for compensation as frustration grows.

The Suzuki Jimny XL Heritage Has Cool Retro Graphics

The diminutive off-roader gets red mudflaps.

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Enters Production With 440 Miles Of Range

The first retail-oriented version of the all-electric Silverado is being built at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center in Michigan.

Police could get Ghostbusters-style backpacks that stop e-bikes

Who you gonna call? Well, UK police of course, as long as they're fitted with their new Ghostbusters-inspired backpacks.

Obama official Peggy Moore and her wife die in California car crash

Obama official Peggy Moore and her wife die in California car crash - Peggy Moore and Hope Wood met while campaigning for the then-presidential candidate Barack Obama in 2008

This New e-Bike Has An Astonishing 90 Miles of Range

Quietkat's revolutions don't stop with the Apex's range, though.

Tesla Cybertruck Chief Out, Some Supercharger Team Re-Hired

Things are up and down at Tesla. Plus, NHTSA is probing Waymo for traffic violations and new Chinese EV tariffs could impact U.S. jobs.

This 1,200 Horsepower Quad is Because Regular Hypercars Aren't Fast Enough

Your face is going to melt.

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

$59,990 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally Has 'Serious Performance On Dirt Roads'

This Mach-E variant has taller suspension and rally tires, and Ford says it can go sideways around a gravel road.

The New Bricklin Is Real and It Looks Questionable

The 3EV has three wheels, scissor doors, and a $28,980 starting price when it goes on sale ... sometime in the future.

Waka Kotahi pays PWC to meld together technologies, then again to pull them apart

The Transport Agency wanted to see if it could combine two vehicle-spotting technologies. It couldn't.

Selfish tourist topples historic 113 year-old Death Valley tram tower

An unknown driver knocked over a historic tram tower in Death Valley, California. Officials believe they used a winch to pull their vehicle out of mud, using the tower as an 'anchor.'

The New Kia EV6 Gets a Bigger Battery

There are changes inside and out for the futuristic-looking electric crossover.

Hyundai Motor Global EV Wholesale Sales Decreased Again In April 2024

It was the sixth consecutive month with a year-over-year decline.

That Polaris UTV Tank Patent Is Actually an Old Military Design

Folks, I think we're getting old military tech...

The New Subaru Forester Will Be Made in America

Both gas and hybrid versions are going to be assembled at the Indiana factory.

Three bodies were found in abandoned car on a highway in 2013. Now, an assistant principal has been arrested

Three bodies were found in abandoned car on a highway in 2013. Now, an assistant principal has been arrested - Bodies were found stuffed inside a car on a Georgia interstate

The Average Price Of An EV In April Was $55,252, 8.5% Less Than Last Year

EV prices remained nearly unchanged compared to March, while new vehicle prices jumped 2.2%.

The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Is Cheaper Than Last Year's Model

The base price is now $49,365 thanks to a new entry-level trim. Step up to the SX Prestige model and you'll be paying $54,465.

Tesla Is Going All-Out To Convince Shareholders To Approve Musk's $56 Billion Pay

Plus, Tesla insiders reveal more on the Supercharging team layoff and Cruise will pay at least $8 million to a pedestrian it injured.

Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment

Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment - The U.S. government has a specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors that the EPA brags is always ready to deploy within an hour of any kind of chemical disaster