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Bugatti Destrier: A Sculptural Masterpiece Built for One
Bugatti unveils Destrier — the third unique creation of its Solitaire program — stripping the Bolide of its racing aggre...
Great Wall's Tank 400 Hybrid Debuts in Russia at 7 Million Rubles
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor has launched the hybrid version of its Tank 400 SUV in Russia, priced at 6.999 millio...
Spain’s Electric Motorcycle Industry Hits Critical Mass as Domestic Brands Dominate H1 2026
Spanish electric two-wheeler registrations grew 7.5% in H1 2026, with local manufacturers Silence, Velca, Nuuk, and Star...
How the Porsche 918 Spyder Paved the Way for the 1,250-HP Corvette ZR1X
A decade and a half after Porsche’s hybrid hypercar debuted, the Corvette ZR1X shows how electrification has become the ...
Smart #1 Gains 800V Architecture, Charges 10-80% in 12 Minutes
The updated Smart #1 switches to an 800V system, slashing rapid-charge times to 12 minutes and lifting power to 328 bhp....
Lamborghini to Reveal Revuelto SV Hypercar at Monterey Car Week as V12 Legacy Enters Hybrid Era
The Italian marque prepares to unveil a track-focused, more powerful variant of its flagship Revuelto plug-in hybrid at ...
Stellantis SRT's eBoost Air electric supercharger aims to give turbo engines Hellcat-like feel
A prototype system cuts turbo lag to 0.65 seconds, allowing a recalibrated inline-six to pump out 620 hp. The technology...
Dodge Expands Custom Factory Paint with ‘Color Jailbreak’ Program and Smokescreen Concept
Dodge previews Color Jailbreak, an expanded custom-paint program for the masses, alongside a blue Durango Smokescreen co...
Volvo EX90's Rocky Start: Charging Faults, Broken Seats Plague $96,000 Long-Term Tester
MotorTrend’s 2026 Volvo EX90 three-row electric SUV suffered a Level 2 charging failure at just 1,830 miles and has non‑...
Brazil's Vehicle Sales Jump 17.9% Year-to-Date; Exports Slump 20.8%
Domestic registrations hit 1.7 million units in Jan-Jul 2026, driven by light vehicles, but imported models captured 22....
Dodge Unveils 2027 Charger Super Bee with 600-HP Twin-Turbo Inline-Six
Dodge introduces a high-performance Super Bee variant of its gas-powered Charger, packing 600 horsepower, track-ready ha...
Chinese EV Onslaught Sends German Auto Profits Tumbling as Xiaomi, BYD Eye Europe
Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW saw first-half profits plunge 30 % or more as Chinese sales collapsed and domestic EV ...
Skoda Reportedly Eyes Lake District Rebrand as ‘L&K District’ in Latest Marketing Stunt
A satirical report suggests the Czech carmaker may rename England’s famous lakes after its luxury trim, complete with am...
Mercedes CLA Electric Tests Consumer Tech Appetite with Screen-Filled Cabin and 452-Mile Range Claim
A first drive reveals the new Mercedes CLA EV is packed with screens, subscriptions and software—and a real-world range ...
Mercedes-Benz CEO: More Screens Coming, But the Button Purge Is Over
Ola Källenius says the luxury brand hasn’t hit ‘peak screen’ yet, but a return of physical controls is already underway,...
Nissan Qashqai e-Power Sets Guinness World Record With 1,230-Mile Journey on One Tank
The self-charging hybrid crossed Colombia from Bogotá to the Caribbean coast, averaging over 101mpg. However, real-world...
Toyota GR86 gets sharper to drive, but UK and Europe are shut out again
Toyota has refined the GR86 sports car with new throttle mapping, a smoothed gearshift and fresh cabin details. The revi...
New Mercedes-AMG GT 53 EV Pairs 500-Mile Range with Six-Cylinder Soundtrack
The entry-level GT 53 4-Door Coupé features synthetic engine noise, 536bhp, and up to 500 miles of range, taking on the ...
Lucid Targets Tesla's Robotaxi Lead with Uber, Nuro, and Hertz/Oro Partnership
The EV startup is doubling down on its autonomous ride-hailing ambitions, scaling its fleet with Uber and fleet manager ...
The Ford Carousel: The Minivan That Never Was, and the Corporate Drama That Created Chrysler’s Success
How Ford’s canceled 1970s minivan concept, the oil crisis, and a high-profile firing reshaped the American auto industry...
2027 Ferrari Amalfi Spider First Drive: Sharper V-8, Smarter Cabin, Everyday Comfort
With 19 extra hp, a smarter cabin, and enhanced road comfort, the 2027 Ferrari Amalfi Spider refines Ferrari's entry-lev...
2008 Nissan Altima Coupe: 350Z-Inspired Design Meets Everyday Usability
Nissan's 2008 Altima Coupe brought 350Z flair and V6 punch to a practical two-door. We look at how the new arrival balan...
Every Electric Vehicle on Sale in the US: A 2026 Brand-by-Brand Guide
From Acura to Volvo, the number of electric models available to American buyers has never been greater. Here's which EVs...
California Dealer Commissions Five 'Heritage Edition' Aston Martins
Aston Martin's Q division has built five bespoke cars — a Vanquish, two DB12s and two Vantages — in heritage colours, co...
Production-Ready McMurtry Spéirling PURE Revealed Ahead of Monterey Debut
McMurtry Automotive shows the production-ready Spéirling PURE in new images ahead of its global debut at Monterey Car We...
Ferrari Amalfi Spider: A Brilliant Convertible Missing Its V-8 Voice
Ferrari's entry-level drop-top impresses with rigidity, pace and braking — but European noise rules have muted its exhau...
BMW's Spider-Man Ad on Car Displays Angers Drivers — and Breaks Its Own No-Ads Pledge
BMW is showing a Spider-Man film banner on infotainment screens in more than 70 countries. Drivers are calling it intrus...
Russian Auto Market Growth Slows in July as High-Base Effect Bites, AEB Says
July car sales rose just 0.3% year-on-year as high 2025 comparisons curbed a six-month growth run; AEB still expects H2 ...
Smart #2 EV City Car: Design, Range and Paris Debut Details
Smart's new entry-level electric city car, the #2, will debut at the Paris Motor Show in October with ForTwo-inspired de...
Aptera Clears EPA Hurdle as It Prepares First 40 Solar-Powered Three-Wheelers
Aptera's solar-powered three-wheeler has won EPA certification and moved into production prep, but federal safety approv...