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How ‘season-defining’ Mercedes W15 upgrades could even impact F1 2025 performance

The Mercedes W15 has not had the best start to life in terms of results, but upgrades are in the pipeline to try and help.

Flying luxury boat goes on sale for £2,100,000

THE ICON boat by BMW and TYDE can fly about one meter above water, 'feeling no wave impact at all'.

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

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

Russia to start production of Putin's limousine at a former Toyota plant

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will start making Aurus luxury cars, which are used by President Vladimir Putin, at a former Toyota factory in St. Petersburg this year, Denis Manturov, the acting deputy prime minister, was cited as saying on Tuesday. The Aurus Senat, retro-styled after a Soviet-era ZIL limousine, is the official Russian presidential car and Putin arrived at his Kremlin inauguration

Seven important changes drivers must tell DVLA about or face fine and points on licence

The DVLA must be notified of any important updates, such as common medical conditions and changes in address or name. The repercussions for failing to comply are severe

21 classic pillarless coupés

The 20 greatest Korean cars

20 of our favourite cars from Hyundai, Kia, SsangYong and Daewoo

The Bentley Batur Convertible Is a Gorgeous W-12 Hair Dryer

The 740-horsepower stunner is capped at 16 examples.

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.

Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

Ferrari launches the 12Cilindri supercar with an online configurator for customization

Ferrari has unveiled its latest front-engine supercar, the 12Cilindri, a model with a powerful 6.5-liter V-12 engine and a design that divides opinions.

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.

Tesla Sales May Fall This Year, Analyst Says

If Q2 is as bad as it's looking, Tesla could be in for its first year-over-year sales decline since the Model S launch in 2012.

GM is reportedly poaching workers who have been sacked by Tesla

GM is reportedly poaching workers who have been sacked by Tesla - The company is looking to snatch up interns who had their job offers rescinded for this summer

14 Awesome Hitch Racks That Make Bike-Hauling Easier

These are our best-tested hitch-mounted bicycle racks for carrying road, gravel, mountain, and e-bikes to your riding destinations.

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.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II: super-luxury SUV gets a new look

As the most popular model in the Rolls-Royce range, the new Cullinan Series II aims to build on the luxurious SUV’s success.

The New Rolls-Royce Culinan Looks Like a Stormtrooper

The 600-horsepower Cullinan Black Badge also gets a striking facelift.

9 Car-Themed Coffee-Table Books Worth Making Room For

Pick up one of these massive automotive-themed tomes and learn a thing or two.

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

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

Carro's Tan on IPO Plan, Expansion Strategy (Correct)

Aaron Tan, Co-Founder & CEO of Carro, discusses IPO plans and expansion strategy for Southeast Asia's largest used-car online marketplace. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia." This segment was aired on the April 30. (Video re-edit as a different portion was originally published)

Fisker Ocean Production Halt Means 500 Magna Workers Laid Off

Plus, new rumors about Rivian and the Apple Car, and NHTSA is demanding Autopilot data from Tesla.

10 top luxury compacts

Ferrari takes BoP hit for Spa WEC round

Ferrari has received the biggest Balance of Performance hit in the Hypercar class ahead of this weekend’s Spa round of the World Endurance Championship.

Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here's why they're now named Scouting America

Boy Scouts of America is rebranding. Here's why they're now named Scouting America - The decision by Boy Scouts of America to rebrand after 114 years and become Scouting America marks another major shakeup for an organization that once proudly resisted change

Read up on the world's rarest and most valuable books

What makes a book rare? How much would you pay for a first edition? Of course, if only a few copies are available, a book's price tag increases exponentially. But some books out there are so scarce, that their monetary value is simply eye-watering. Browse the gallery and read up on some of the most valuable rare books in existence.

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.

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.

75 years of TVR

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.

Dozens of rare and vintage cars set for Malahide Classic & Vintage Car Show

The Malahide Classic & Vintage Car Show returns next Sunday, May 19, with some special rare and expensive models on view. Last year’s event was hugely successful while the portents for this year look good. Malahide Lions Club, which organises the event, have announced that the 2024 show will again be sponsored by Carole Nash Insurance. It will take...

I test-drove the 2024 Ford F-150 Raptor. The $84,000 price tag is worth it, especially for off-roading.

The 2024 F-150 Raptor starts at $77,980, and the model I tested was listed at $83,665. I enjoyed it a lot, even for city driving.

World's first hydrogen superyacht linked to Bill Gates hits high seas

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

Worried carmakers call for urgent UK help to reignite waning interest in electric vehicles

Car manufacturers have called for urgent action to reignite the switch to electric vehicles, after sales figures showed slowing demand among ordinary motorists for battery-powered cars. While overall UK registrations grew by 1% in April year-on-year to 134,000, the increase was entirely driven by fleet sales, with private buyer sales down by almost 18% on last year. Manufacturers are alarmed by stalling sales growth in battery electric vehicles,...

Keep Your Tools Secure With These Editor-Approved Truck Toolboxes

Protect cargo from damage and theft with these versatile storage boxes that fit right into your truck bed.

Kia teases potential buyers of compact EVs with pics of EV3

​Kia is teasing motorists who are thinking of a compact, battery electric vehicle (BEV) with the first “images” of its new EV3 production crossover. It will be officially unveiled on Thursday, May 23. And it will go on sale later this year following the world premiere. Its design echoes the blueprint of the larger – and I mean far larger – award-wi...

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

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

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.

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!

Queen Elizabeth II’s Daimler V8 for sale

99% of cars sold in US between 2015 and 2022 contain cancer chemical

Researchers are warning that cars contain toxic flame retardant chemicals that can cause cancer, lower IQ levels and reproductive issues. Flame retardants were no longer required as of 2014.

Volkswagen's New California Camper Van Gets More Space and Hybrid Power

Each trim comes with a rooftop tent and two sliding rear doors, and some trims even get a kitchen.

PM Rishi Sunak visits autonomous driving hub in north London

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Science Secretary Michelle Donelan visit autonomous driving pioneers Wayve Technologies, where CEO Alex Kendall gave both a tour of their north London office located in Islington, just north of Camden.

Mash Goes Big with Retro-Inspired FR750 Motorcycle

A bargain option in the neo-retro segment in Europe.

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

This is not a drill, people!

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…

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.

Do you dare drive this list of the highest roads in the world?

Flops on Wheels – UK’s Top 15 Infamous Car Failures

Ever had a car that spent more time with the mechanic than on the road? A car that turned every journey into a game of “Will we actually get there?” If so, you might just see a familiar face (or should we say, chassis) in our countdown to the most unreliable British car in history. ... Read more