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Ford is now planning for Chinese automakers to land in America

Jim Farley spent a chunk of Thursday's employee town hall telling Ford staff something that would have sounded paranoid five years ago and now just sounds like scheduling: plan on Chinese automakers selling cars in the United States sometime in the next five to ten years, probably closer to ten. The remarks, first reported by Reuters based on three people who watched the meeting, came during the Q&A portion, with other senior Ford leaders...

Porsche built just two street-legal RSRs, and one spent 20 years parked

The 964-generation Carrera RSR 3.8 sits apart from other rare 911s. Porsche built only 51 examples, and these weren't lightly modified street cars, they were turnkey competition machines meant to go racing straight from the factory. But two of the 51 cars took a different path. A Porsche VIP ...

How China became the world’s auto superpower

Industry analyst Tu Le explains why Chinese brands are dominating their home market, flooding export markets and worrying competitors worldwide.

SRT built a turbo-lag killer in just seven weeks

About 45% of the vehicles that will be sold in the U.S. this year will come with turbochargers, at least 7 million overall. And they’re a great way to balance performance and fuel economy. But turbos do have their drawbacks. Stomp on the throttle from a dead stop and you may find yourself waiting ...

I’ve sold my campervan for Britain’s most hated holiday vehicle

There is a strict hierarchy in the world of leisure vehicles, and everyone in it knows their place. At the top sits the campervan: surf racks, festival fields, #vanlife, sunsets filtered through an open sliding door. Somewhere near the bottom, wedged between the mobility scooter and the towed trailer-tent, sits the caravan. The punchline of British...

BYD powers ahead with record exports while Nio, XPeng and Li Auto stocks fall in a widening divide across China’s EV market

Japan’s weirdest automaker is turning the Miata into a C1 Corvette

When you think of Japanese car brands, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan are probably the first names that pop up. But then there's Mitsuoka, the quirky little automaker famous for transforming everyday Japanese cars into some of the wildest creations on the road. Now, Mitsuoka is cooking up another ...

10 best selling new cars in Australia for 2025 revealed

Despite our geographical location and relatively small population, Australia has one of the most unique new vehicle markets in the world. The Ford Ranger is the top-selling vehicle in Australia for 2025 (56,555 sales) , followed closely by the Toyota RAV4 (51,947 sales) and HiLux (51,297 sales). However, when you look…

Kyle Shanahan, returning after serious car crash, has new perspective on Tesla Autopilot and concussions

Kyle Shanahan reveals he still suffers headaches and fatigue from his concussion but will return to the 49ers sideline for Thursday's preseason opener.

An auto expert’s guide to buying a car built to last

Vehicle longevity doesn’t happen by accident. Here’s what you need to know.

How much faster can a Porsche Turbo S get?

This tuned Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet shows how dramatically the 992 platform can improve with only a few carefully selected upgrades. Starting with the standard 650-horsepower twin-turbo flat-six, JD Engineering added 200-cell downpipes and revised ECU software to raise output to approximately 798 horsepower and more than 920 Nm of torque. On Germany’s unrestricted Autobahn, the car accelerates from 100 to 200 km/h in just 5.39 seconds and surges beyond 300 km/h with remarkable ease. Despite the substantial increase in performance, its all-wheel-drive system, active aerodynamics, carbon-ceramic brakes, and refined chassis allow it to remain stable, comfortable, and surprisingly easy to use every day.

America’s electric honeymoon is over. EV owners must work out where to go next.

Drivers got hooked on great lease deals. Now, they’re looking at hybrids and gas cars—or just paying higher prices.

7 common issues with the Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch

The Toyota GR Corolla Hot Hatch is essentially a rally car made street legal, but before you buy one, you should keep in mind these common issues.

2021 Opel Insignia Grand Sport 2.0 diesel 174 PS top speed autobahn drive POV

Special thanks to Drive Autovermietung for this car. You can rent it here. For a 10% discount, type test drive as a message when you make your reservation or say test drive when picking up your vehicle. 2021 Opel Insignia Grand Sport 2.0 Diesel 128 kW / 171 hp / 174 ps 2.0L Turbo Diesel Engine 1995 cm3 / 121.7 cui 4-Cylinder 380 Nm / 279 ft-lb 8-Speed Automatic autobahn drive by Izeezy The German Autobahn has no speed limit, but you should not race on it! Obey the rules and respect other drivers. Driven by an experienced driver.

Electric van sales at new record in UK

BEV uptake was up 74.1% in July for a record 14.7% UK LCV market share – but still running well below the UK Gov 'ZEV Mandate' target.

This Japanese SUV is giving BMW, Mercedes, and Audi a real problem

The Acura MDX Type S is proving you don't need a German badge to enjoy premium luxury, performance, and value.

Who says EVs are boring? How fake sounds (and gears) are making electric cars fun

Automakers like Hyundai and Mercedes-AMG are using clever software to simulate gear shifts and engine rumbles to make EVs engaging to drive.

Mercedes-AMG CLA45 EV lapped the Nürburgring 3 seconds faster than the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N

The electric CLA45's record lap was faster than a Porsche Taycan Turbo S, and almost 13 seconds faster than the old gas-powered CLA45.

8-year-old Mazda 3 sales soaring along with gas prices

Mazda 3 sedan sales are up 91.8% year-over-year whereas the slightly more expensive hatchback grew 77.4%.

Used car giant caught selling EVs that could burst into flames

One of Britain’s biggest used car dealerships has been found trying to sell electric cars with known faults in a potential breach of consumer law. The Telegraph has identified a string of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) advertised for sale on Big Motoring World that were subject to active safety recalls relating to fire risks – without i...

Tesla burns through funds allocated for Gavin Newsom’s EV rebate within days—California governor hails clean energy bet

Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s (D-CA) MyFirstEV program promises a $3,500 instant discount on new EVs, as well as a $1,750 discount on used EVs, for first-time buyers in California. Now, Elon Musk‘s Tesla Inc. TSLA has confirmed on its website that it has run out of allocated funds in the program. Tesla Ran Out Of Funds in Four Days In a post on X, influencer Sawyer Merritt on Saturday quoted a post he made earlier, which shared that the EV giant had...

America's first 200 MPH supercar that time forgot

An American-built supercar once topped 200 mph and challenged Europe’s elite, yet barely anyone remembers it today.

2021 Toyota C-HR 2.0 VVT-i hybrid 184 PS #toyota #chr #toyotachr #hybrid #pov

Toyota GR GT rumored to get rare aero top targa version

Targa comeback?: Leaks point to a GR GT 'Aero Top' model with a removable roof, recalling the Supra Mk IV’s open-air design. Performance targets: Rumored specs include a twin-turbo 4.0L V8 hybrid exceeding 641 hp and speeds over 200 mph. Exclusive and costly: Production could be limited to 500 units, priced above $200,000, with direct applications through Gazoo Racing.

The first-ever twin-turbocharged car is now a bargain

When forced induction was just becoming popular in road cars, one boxy Italian upped the ante by arriving with two turbos.

Ford just blew up the assembly line it invented. The target is a used Tesla.

Ford wants you looking at a $30,000 electric truck due in 2027. Look instead at the factory floor underneath it, because that's where the real news is buried. On August 11, Ford Motor Company unveiled the Universal EV Platform and the manufacturing system built to feed it, backed by roughly $5 billion in investment split between Louisville Assembly Plant and BlueOval Battery Park Michigan. The headline vehicle is a midsize electric pickup, quick...

Mitsubishi’s new 400HP ASX VR-e isn’t really a Mitsubishi

With up to 400 hp and a Pininfarina-drawn body, this new electric hatchback started life as something else entirely

Stellantis will battle Toyota with new $2.8-billion battery tech center

Stellantis was a step behind with electrics. The upside: they don't have a raft of EVs they can't sell, and now the multi-energy plan will take hold.

Fast Porsche 911 pushes Audi R8 around Nürburgring

Audi R8 and Porsche 911 footage from the Nürburgring highlights a striking moment involving two well-known performance cars on a demanding race track. The focus is on the interaction between the vehicles, with the Porsche 911 appearing to push the Audi R8 as they move through the circuit environment. This kind of automotive clip is likely to appeal to viewers who follow supercars, sports car dynamics, and Nürburgring track videos. It also provides clear classification for motorsport, car spotting, and high-performance driving content.

5 Toyota models used as presidential cars and state limousines

One may not consider Toyota when thinking about armored or bullet proof transports, but they are quite popular as presidential cars or state limousines.

Families keep choosing this 7-seat SUV—but a big change may be coming

In July, Kia Sorento sold 6,153 units, falling behind the Seltos at 7,427, marking a shift in monthly sales rankings.

10 forgotten German cars that deserve more attention

Iconic models from German brands like BMW, VW, and Porsche may get plenty of time in the spotlight, but the country's automakers have a whole lot more to offer.

Why Akira Nakai and his Porsche style are widely hated by enthusiasts

A rare modified Porsche becomes the focus of a closer look at one of the most debated styles in car culture. The video explores the history behind the widebody approach, the reputation it gained online, and the personal car that adds a different angle to the story. Instead of treating the build as a showpiece, the drive reveals how it was shaped around daily use, traffic, and a distinct sense of character. The host confronts old assumptions about chopped fenders, exposed hardware, and the purpose behind the design. It becomes a thoughtful reassessment of a car that is often judged before it is understood.

Uber pledges $10 billion to robotaxis — what that actually buys, and who builds the cars

Uber spent Wednesday morning telling investors it intends to become the world's largest platform for cars that don't need a driver. Wall Street spent Wednesday afternoon marking the stock down. Both reactions are defensible, and the gap between them is the whole story. Start with the number that matters to anyone who cares about vehicles rather than valuation multiples. Buried in Uber's own prepared remarks is a commitment to put more than $10...

2028 Toyota Supra looks way too good to stay a rumor

Reports point to a more powerful next-gen Toyota Supra, and this render turns that promise into something properly exciting.

Smart’s tiny ForTwo successor is back with twice the range

When the Smart ForTwo came out decades ago, it ushered in a new era for proper micro city cars. It practically invented the segment, and was born out of the need to zip around a heavily congested city, mainly sold in Europe. However, the micro-car segment went through tough times, with people still ...

The Pennsylvania Chevy dealer who hacked GM's paperwork to force a 427 Camaro

Don Yenko used GM's COPO 9561 loophole to force factory-built 427 Camaros, spawning 1,015 big-block pony cars in 1969.

War is helping Chinese EVs upend the global car market

High gasoline prices are giving a boost to China’s electric-vehicle exports.

2026 Toyota bZ’s August lease undercuts popular electric SUV rivals

Toyota’s EV sales have jumped by 136% in the first half of the year, primarily driven by strong demand for the compact bZ crossover. Since being heavily updated for the 2026 model year with a longer range and more power, buyers have finally taken to the vehicle, previously called the bZ4X. It’s ...

New rule under consideration could require cars to automatically stop drivers from speeding

New Rule Under Consideration Could Require Cars to Automatically Stop Drivers From Speeding

UK July car market gets EV boost

UK's July new car market was up 11.7% with BEV registrations soaring by 44.5%.

3 weird mini-trucks we'd gladly choose as a daily driver

Reliable and efficient, today's big pickup trucks spoil us with creature comforts, but there's something to be said for the simplicity of the mini-trucks of the past. Here are three unusual pint-sized cargo haulers we'd still drive today.

Tesla Model Y makes federal safety history as the first vehicle to clear new driver-assistance tests across the United States

A $670,000 Toyota Legend for $67,000? There’s one big catch

The article discusses a replica of the legendary Toyota 2000GT, which is actually based on the Mazda Roadster, not the original.

11 JDM legends Americans can finally import legally in 2026

Federal rules exempt a vehicle from American safety standards once it turns 25 years old, and the calendar keeps handing enthusiasts new keys. Cars built in 2001 cross that line during 2026, opening the door to a generation of right-hand-drive machinery that never reached American showrooms. Here are eleven Japanese performance cars now within reach. […]

Audi has a clever motor trick to make range-extender EVs cheaper

With hybrids becoming more popular, especially in the U.S. amid a slowdown in EV sales growth following the expiration of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit last year, automakers appear to be exploring ways to get more out of their powertrain setups. Last month, a Porsche patent application was ...

The American: A car that nearly sank its own company

A pint-sized economy car flopped so badly it nearly buried the company that built it.

Federal probe targets 1.2 million Teslas after suspension failures came with 'no advance warning'

No crashes, injuries, or deaths have been tied to the issue so far.

BMW-backed solar EV can generate more energy than it uses

With up to 31-miles of range, this solar project could be the future of free motoring

The world's fastest diesel car is a quad-turbo sleeper sedan

Can a diesel really outrun a sports car? The answer may surprise you.