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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Polestar Batteries Will Power Candela Electric Hydrofoil Boats

The automaker will supply the Swedish boat builder with batteries and charging systems.

Mama Mia: Alfredo Spill On Memphis Road Clogs Traffic Instead Of Arteries

Imagine the smell of alfredo sauce cooking on hot asphalt.

BMW X5M Competition in Individual Atlantis Blue


BMW X5 M Competition in Individual Atlantis Blue

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

2023 Nissan Rogue Starts At $28,655, Slightly More Than Last Year

Each trim level gets a $210 bump, which isn’t bad given the current economic climate.

Many Vehicles Struggle With IIHS Nighttime Pedestrian Autobrake Test

The Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Camry, Highlander, and Mustang Mach-E are the only models to receive the highest rating.

G8x M3 / M4 Will Get Official LCI


LCI for G8x M3 / M4 confirmed

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Rendering Imagines A High-Performance Beauty In Blue

Expect performance to mirror the 576-hp Kia EV6 GT, but with a style all its own.

Japanese Honda Civic Type R Brochure Says Hot Hatch Has 326 HP

Weight only increases 32 pounds over the regular, previous-gen CTR in the US.

Nissan Rogue Sport To Be Axed Next Year: Report

No direct replacement is in the cards.

2023 Mercedes G-Class Gets $8,150 Increase, Starts At $139,900

The automaker is yet to announce what updates the off-roader will receive for the new model year.

Monday, August 29, 2022

Honda And LG Create Joint Venture To Build Battery Plant In US

The plan is for production to begin in 2025. The factory will make 40 gigawatt-hours of battery packs each year.

G87 M2 Rumored to be Revealed on Oct 12, 2022


G87 M2 rumored to be revealed on Oct 12, 2022

2023 Kia Forte Is Largely Unchanged, $400 More Expensive

The small sedan is available in four trim levels.

Buick Envista Debuts In China Introducing New Global Design Language

Are we going to see this new design language on models for the US?

Lego Champions 76908 Lamborghini Countach

Lego Champions 76908 Lamborghini Countach.

Sunday, August 28, 2022

Bentley Mulliner Batur Convertible Rendering Previews The Possible

For now, it only exists on your screens. But who knows? Maybe it becomes real in the future.

Genesis, Hyundai Top J.D. Power Tech Innovation Study In 2022

Meanwhile, fingerprint reader tech is noted to be the most problematic in the study's history.

Ferrari F12 Makes 209 MPH On The Autobahn Look Easy

A decade after its debut, the front mid-engined supercar still never fails to impress.

Weird Mustang Shelby GT350 With Ginormous Hood Bulge Has A 7.3L V8

The secret is now out in the open but it isn't what you think it is.

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Ford Maverick Gets A Nifty Pop-Top Tent From Go Fast Campers

The Maverick's bed is too short for sleeping? Here's a solution.

YouTuber's Lamborghini Huracan STO Crashes And It's Easy To See Why

Nobody was hurt, though we can't say the same for the track-focused supercar.

Volvo C40 Recharge Performs Poorly In The Moose Test

Surprisingly, a number of crossover EVs performed better than the Volvo.

New Zenvo Hypercar Is Coming With A V12, Could Make Up To 1,800 HP

The Danish exotic carmaker has shown the design to probable customers ahead of its 2023 debut.

A80 Supra Vs GT-R R34 Drag Race Proves More Power Doesn't Always Win

There are a lot of factors to consider talking in drag races, most especially driver's skills.

Chevrolet Corvette Production Pauses For A Week Due To Supply Issues

GM's main plant in Mexico is also halting its production for the same reason.

Friday, August 26, 2022

Honda N-One Style + Urban Special Edition With Faux Wood Dashboard

The cabin is an attractive mix of the colors tan and charcoal.

BMW i4 by AC Schnitzer


BMW i4 by AC Schnitzer

Best Spy Shots For The Week Of August 22

The highlights this week are the Cadillac Celestiq, Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato, and a bunch of refreshed Mercedes models.

Mercedes T-Class Compact Van Gets Marco Polo Camper Upfit

It's a module that can be installed within a few minutes.

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Cadillac Celestiq Spied Riding On Michelin Pilot Sport Tires

Those tires suggest the Celestiq could pack quite a punch from its electric powertrain.

Kia EV9 Teased During Testing Ahead Of Full Debut In Q1 2023

The production EV9 looks a lot like the concept but with some softer edges.

Best Renderings For The Week Of August 22

From the new E-Class to a fully electric Lambo SUV this week.

Mercedes CLA, CLA Shooting Brake Facelift Spied With AMG Design Packages

Just like the rest of the brand's small cars, the CLA family will get minimal visual changes.

Alfa Romeo Not Happy With Dodge Hornet "Compliance Car": Report

It's very simple - the Hornet could steal sales from the Tonale.

Alpina B8 Gran Coupe Top Speed Run on the Autobahn


Alpina B8 Gran Coupe top speed run on the Autobahn by AutoTopNL

Ford Transit Connect Could Be Killed In America After 2023: Report

The automaker reportedly canceled the project for a successor.

Buick GL8 Gets Facelifted In China With Bold New Design

The lineup now includes more than 20 versions.

Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Turn To Canada For Battery Production

The German brands aim to secure raw materials from Canada, and more.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Spied Previewing Upcoming Refresh

At this stage, Mercedes is keeping the design changes under heavy cover.

Toyota Sienta Debuts In Japan As Compact Hybrid Seven-Seater

It looks a lot like a modern interpretation of the Toyota Yaris Verso.

Monday, August 22, 2022

This Easter Egg On The Rimac Nevera Ties Aerodynamics And Fashion Together

The shape of the bodyside aero is supposed to recall an accessory worn by the early Croatian military.

Classic Porsche 911 Gets Carbon Fiber Body, 700 HP From Gunther Werks

Just the carbon fiber body panels shed 500 pounds from the original.

Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 Facelift Spied With Minimal Camouflage

The hot crossover is getting small visual tweaks.

InTech Unveils New O-V-R Line Of Travel Trailers

There are three models from this new series.

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Ford Box Truck Hides Posh Camper Conversion Inside Boring Exterior

This is one of the most premium interiors we've seen in a motorhome.

Koenigsegg CC850 Walkaround Video Explains How That Special MT Works

Understand the CC850's special transmission straight from Christian von Koenigsegg.

Old VW Amarok Drag Races New Ford Ranger In V6 Diesel Duel

The new Amarok will get the same power plant as the V6 Ranger.

Diorama Build Shows How To Create A Hangout Place For Hot Wheels

Every detail found on this build was made from scratch. Nice.

Maserati MC20 Cielo Spyder Makes US Debut At The Quail

The open-top supercar sits side-by-side with its coupe twin and the new Grecale SUV.

Bentley Mulliner Batur Previews The Electric Future Of The Brand

Bentley will only build 18 examples of the 710-horsepower Batur for the princely sum of around $2.0 million.

Saturday, August 20, 2022

1987 Saab 900 Turbo Convertible With 246 Miles Sells For $145,000

This Saab 900 Turbo Convertible was stored for over 30 years waiting to be driven.

1972 Alvis Sabre Is A Jaguar-Powered Tank Ready For Grocery Runs

Believe it or not, this tank shares a substantial component with the classic E-Type.

Toyota Century V12 Walkaround Video Showcases '90s Japanese Luxury

It's the last and only generation of the Century to use a V12 engine.

Firefly Sport Electric Car For Kids Tops Out At 25 MPH

Only UK-sourced components will be used to build the EV.

BMW Says It's Always Thinking About A New Supercar

The BMW M boss is trying to figure out how it would work.

Volkswagen Caddy Shows How To Not Pass The Moose Test

To be fair, the MPV wasn't wearing the correct shoes for the occasion.

Friday, August 19, 2022

“S58T” Engine Designation Showing For G87 M2 Competition


“S58T” engine designation showing for G87 M2 Competition

Lucid Air Sapphire Three-Motor Debuts With Over 1,200 HP For $249K

It can allegedly hit 60 mph in less than two second and cover the quarter-mile in less than 9 seconds.

Koenigsegg CC850 Debuts: Modern CC8S With 1,385 HP And A Manual Trans

Koenigsegg says it's the fastest and most powerful manual production car in the world, but there's a catch.

Refreshed Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 Spied For First Time With Minor Tweaks

We don’t expect it to debut until early next year.

Best Spy Shots For The Week Of August 15

The highlights this week include a look inside the updated Chevy Silverado HD and several views of the new Audi S4 Avant.

New Koenigsegg Model Debuts Today: See The Livestream

The livestream starts at 12 PM Eastern / 4 PM GMT.

Lexus LFA Electric Successor Gets The Walkaround Treatment

The Electrified Sport could get a simulated manual gearbox.

Alfa Romeo Confirms Very Expensive Sports Car Due First Half Of 2023

It'll likely be a concept, but a limited-run production version will follow.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class Coupe Spied On The Nurburgring

The debut could happen before the end of the year.

McLaren Designers Amazed After Driving Bugatti Veyron And Chiron

They were particularly impressed by how the W16's power is delivered.

Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster Debuts Today: See The Livestream

The livestream starts at 10 AM Eastern / 2 PM GMT.

Lamborghini Revuelto Electric Crossover Speculatively Rendered

The name we've chosen is based on a trademark filing.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Acura ARX-06 Endurance Car Revealed With 671 HP, 10,000 RPM Redline

The public debut will be at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, during Monterey Car Week.

BMW M Begins Testing Electric Performance Models With First Full EV M Prototype!


BMW M begins testing electric performance models! First look at electric M4

Next-Generation Volvo XC90 Accurately Rendered After Patent Images

Fresh patent pics show a good chunk of the interior.

2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Debuts Today: See The Livestream

The livestream starts at 11 AM Eastern / 3 PM GMT.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

2023 Chevrolet Silverado Includes An Updated Duramax Diesel Engine

With a 10-percent increase in horsepower and a 7.6-percent hike in torque, the new 3.0-liter remains a fine choice in the Silverado.

Monday, August 15, 2022

Aston Martin DBR22 Celebrates Q Division With Roofless Concept

Aston will display the open-cockpit design concept at the 2022 Monterey Car Week.

Bentley Mulliner Batur Teaser Promises Most Powerful Version Of W12 Yet

The cabin will be available with natural fiber composites, low-CO2 leather, and 3d-printed 18-karat gold.

Porsche Celebrates 50 Years In Taiwan With One-Off 911 GTS

The unique car is going up for auction, with proceeds donated to charity.

Joystick-Driven Mercedes F200 Imagination Spotted With Its Many Screens

The concept had side cameras instead of mirrors... in 1996.

Strange BMW 3 Series E30 Touring Caught With Adorable Matching Trailer

It was flagged down by the police at a checkpoint but it was fine despite looking strange.

Mysterious Ferrari Formula 1 Car Spotted Again On Czech Highway

The driver risks getting banned from the road and tens of thousands of dollars in total fine.

Hyundai, Boston Dynamics Invest $400 Million To Make Robots Smarter

The companies announced the launch of the Boston Dynamics AI Institute.

James May Hospitalized After Hitting Wall At 75 MPH In An Evo

Captain Slow suffered injuries and needed a brain scan before getting cleared.

Saturday, August 13, 2022

1.7M Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Under NHTSA Investigation For Possible Brake Issues

The investigation comes after 50 complaints were received by the NHTSA.

Can Porsche 911 Turbo S Catch Up To 918 Spyder In A Drag Race?

The price gap between the two isn't even close, though.

Dodge Viper With Hellcat Redeye Swap Sounds Evil At The Drag Strip

This could be the very first Viper to get a Hellcat Redeye engine swap.

New Small Truck Topper Expands To A Self-Contained Camper

It's got everything you need, including heat, power, and even a toilet.

Tuned BMW 340i Obliterates Nissan GT-R R35 In A Drag Race

Plus the Bimmer actually comes with usable rear seats, so there's that.

David Coulthard Spotted Driving Aston Martin Valkyrie In Monaco

A former F1 driver behind the wheel of an exotic hypercar will always be a rare sight.

Friday, August 12, 2022

Next-Generation Ford Edge Revealed In China With All-New Look

Everything has changed, including size and the number of seats.

Lexus LFA Electric Successor Could Have Simulated Manual Gearbox

The new supercar will take after the Electrified Sport concept.

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Interior Glimpsed In Spy Video

Not much will change visually but there will be more tech.

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Best Renderings For The Week Of August 8

A Maverick street truck, a Type R wagon, and more this week.

2023 Toyota Yaris Ativ Debuts As Sedan Version Of Small Hatchback

It's generously equipped and yet remains quite affordable.

Mercedes EQS Modified By Brabus Adds Range And Style

The retrolicious Monoblock wheel suits the futuristic liftback.

Maserati Ghibli To Be Discontinued In 2024, V8 Also Going Away

The next-generation Quattroporte will be smaller.

2023 Kia Ray Revealed With A Second Facelift In South Korea

The pint-sized hatchback has been on sale since 2011 and remains in its first generation.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

VW Shows How It Made The Most Powerful Golf Ever

The most potent Golf of them all packs nearly 330 horsepower.

Mercedes-AMG One Production Starts, Assembly Is Done By Hand

Only 275 cars will be made, with deliveries starting this year.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sets EV Nurburgring Record With 7:33 Lap Time

It improved the Tesla Model S Plaid's lap time by about two seconds.

Mini Recharged Lakwena Art Car Wants To Put A Smile On Your Face

The second Mini Recharged art car was made in celebration of the 2022 European Championships.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

2023 Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric Revealed As Dune Buggy With Zero Emissions

Fitted with the larger 40-kWh battery, the EV will have a 300-mile range.

BMW M2 With xDrive Appears In Document

Well, well, well - what do we have here?

Audi Q9 Three-Row Large Luxury SUV For US Reportedly Coming In 2025

Dealers in the United States have already been informed about the flagship SUV.

Alfa Romeo: It Doesn't Make Sense For EVs To Look Different Than ICE Cars Just For The Sake Of It

Design boss claims future Alfas will remain just as emotional as today's cars.

See Stock Ferrari SF90 Stradale Hit 60 MPH In 2.33 Seconds

The factory-supplied Pirelli tires were replaced at the rear with Toyo Proxes R888R rubber.

Mercedes-AMG One Technical Video Shows Just How Complicated The Hypercar Really Is

It has a pre-heated catalytic converter and you must depressurize the gas tank before refueling.

Old Dacia Logan MCV Morphs Into Lada's First Electric Vehicle

The e-Largus is still a prototype but it will hit the road next year.

2025 Land Rover Discovery To Be A "Real Family Car"

LR says it's "completely reinventing" the Disco but the smaller Disco Sport might not survive.

Sunday, August 7, 2022

M5 CS vs CT5-V Blackwing vs GT63 S – Comparison Review


M5 CS vs CT5-V Blackwing vs GT63 S – comparison review by Motortrend

Latest Lamborghini NFT Is A Supercar Road Trip Through Space

Here's your chance to participate in a special tour of Lamborghini’s HQ.

Watch James May Roast The Dodge Charger Hellcat

It's time for Captain Slow to voice his grievances.

Toyota Lists MR2 Air Conditioner Kit Manual On Website, But Why?

Here's something to whet the appetite of those waiting for the mid-engine Toyota sports car's revival.

Dowsetts Tipo 184 Is Actually A Mazda MX-5 NB Underneath

Probably the cheapest and most convenient way to own a "pre-war" race car for the road.

Mustang Convertible Restomod Fuses Classic Pony Car With Modern Tech

It may look stock but nearly all parts were built by Ringbrothers sans the wheel center caps.

Saturday, August 6, 2022

BMW iX M60 New Owner Observations


Picked up my iX M60 – Observations

M2 and 2 Series Owners Take Stunning Swiss Alps Driving Tour


M2 and 2 Series Owners Take Stunning Swiss Alps Driving Tour

Hardcore Defender V8 Flying Around The Nurburgring Caught On Video

It will go head-to-head against the posh and mighty Mercedes-AMG G63.

Friday, August 5, 2022

2023 Honda Fit RS Officially Previewed With More Power

The spicy supermini will have a hybrid setup.

Audi Hints At More Powerful RS6 Avant And A 'Very Special' Version

RS6 Performance could arrive by year's end, but the special one is unlikely to appear until 2025.

2023 Fiat Fastback Revealed To Take Coupe-SUVs Mainstream

Sacrificing practicality for (questionably) more style.

2023 Dacia Duster Looks Like An SUV, But It’s Technically A Van

The refreshed Duster is living the van life in the UK.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

GM Expands Super Cruise Road Network To 400,000 Miles

The update will be available to new and already produced models.

VW Golf 9 In Doubt Due To Rising Costs With Development Of ICE Cars

A decision is expected to be taken in the next 12 months.

2024 Mercedes GLB Facelift Spied For The First Time

The seven-seat compact crossover is getting a nip and tuck.

First BMW Neue Klasse Models To Be Sedan And SUV

The first to arrive will be the sedan towards the middle of the decade.

Lamborghini Believes Synthetic Fuels Could Be An Alternative To Going Electric

If that's not going to happen, it'll go purely EV in the early 2030s.

Pimp My Ride Is Coming Back... In The UK

The iconic TV show, which later got riddled with controversies, is returning to the screens.

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Toyota Pauses Ancient Land Cruiser 70 Orders Because It Can’t Meet Demand

Who wants a new electrified SUV when they can have an old V8 diesel?

2024 Ford Mustang With V8 Engine To Have Nearly 500 HP: Report

It's unclear whether the GT or Mach 1 will offer this output, but more power is on the way for the 'Stang.

Hyundai Launching Minature Models Of Its N Cars

Interestingly, something's missing in this lineup of diecast N models and you know why.

Monday, August 1, 2022

2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Revealed With Mechanical Off-Road Upgrades

The compact truck gets a reworked suspension and Trail Control serving as cruise control for off-road driving.

2024 BMW 5 Series US Lineup To Include 530i And i5 M60: Report

Europe will also get a 520d because diesels aren't dead yet.