What it costs to keep it on the road
The coded mark spans cars, parts, apparel, and emojis, but Ferrari has tied it to no product — practical signal, not a model teaser.
The Crown's hybrid loses mpg for power, the Platinum outruns its chassis, and the Tundra gains a big screen—while Toyota's next-gen batteries and the Accord Hybrid challenge the Crown's value.
A $40 ticket, an identical fleet of Crown Vics, and a fireworks budget that could level a small city—welcome to the new grassroots racing economy.
A cryptic Monterey Car Week reveal puts McLaren’s manual-transmission history back in the spotlight, from a mystery road car to a Le Mans-bred F1 GTR.
Ferrari’s first battery-electric model has secured Australian buyers despite its controversial design, with strong performance claims and a long wait ahead.
A restored Ford film reveals the long, tactile design process behind every control, contour, clay model, and running prototype.
The operator's build-own-operate model offers site owners long-term lease payments, targets the capital and major roads, and is backed by Meridiam — with a policy environment that supports growth.
The biggest payout usually comes from a private sale, but a dealership can make sense when speed matters. The right price, records, presentation, and research help either way.
Entry pricing now sits under the Luxury Car Tax threshold and below the outgoing model's sticker, but BMW Australia says the move is product-specific, not a new direction.
The $2.75 million open-top hypercar loses its roof panel but gains chassis rigidity, a 1,250-hp hybrid powertrain, and a dashboard that consolidates controls and vents.
A wobbly rear wheel halted the Fast & Furious star's 2026 Gumball 3000 run in a 1,000-hp Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG — three bolts missing, spares in the car, and no tool to fit them.
The EX50 aims to fill the gap left by the discontinued EX30 and aging EX40, promising EX60-level architecture at a price that undercuts it by $10,000 or more.
Ford’s affordable electric truck must close a capability gap while production volume and dealer markups determine whether its new manufacturing strategy can reach buyers.
Automakers are putting connected services, driving aids, and even factory-installed hardware behind recurring charges, changing the real cost of ownership.
These manual-transmission alternatives trade some straight-line speed, cabin polish, or modern equipment for lower prices and distinctive driving character.
With the Outback now an SUV, the 2022 XT and the new Uncharted EV each make their own numbers-based case.
A two-particle metamaterial layer drops exterior surfaces 12°C and cabin temps 5°C, survives a year on tarmac, and shrugs off Australia's worst heat — with range and delivery-van benefits to match.
Hyundai posted its best July ever, but the sales chart tells a clear story: buyers are chasing fuel-efficient hybrids while its electric models slump.
Ford is contacting owners over a potential safety issue affecting the deployment of side curtain airbags.
From physical knobs to wide doors, here's how the Camry, Accord, Forester, and Tucson answer the real questions retirees ask.
From path legality to charging habits, the practical details that decide whether an e-bike works for you.
Renault says the larger hybrid SUV fits its Australian range better, with pricing, space and model overlap shaping the decision.
Porsche restores the manual Carrera S for North America while Spyker turns the three-pedal supercar into a hand-built statement.
The carrier has been at sea for over 250 days, including combat ops in the Iran war, with attempted overboards, failing plumbing, and no relief date in sight.
An ID.Buzz-based California Cruise and a removable Stuff Bubble camping system show two directions for VW, while the current Multivan-based California stays on sale in Europe.
Firepunk LLC turned a heavy diesel truck into a four-wheel-drive drag weapon, chasing a weight limit that forced a full teardown before a single pass.
After a decade of touch-only controls, the automaker's CEO confirms a return to physical switches — and explains what went wrong, what changes, and what stays on screen.
Crash-test rigor, a rear-seat alarm, seating for up to eight, and a cargo hold that grows from 18 to 87 cubic feet are among the eight family-focused features that make the Palisade a smarter choice.
Singer Vehicle Design and Louis Vuitton turned two 964-generation 911s into a saffron coupe and a white cabriolet — the maison's first co-branded finished product.
The IIHS's latest mortality study reveals the six vehicles with zero recorded driver deaths—and the smaller, faster models where risk multiplies.
A supercharged hand-built V-8 in a carbon-fiber body, born from the partnership that won back-to-back F1 titles. It's on Bring a Trailer until August 7.
From a $38,500 2003 DB7 Jubilee Edition to the 2027 Valen, these Aston Martin V12s pair limited production with sharply different ownership realities.
Beachman Bikes' Special Vehicles Division is turning vintage motorcycles headed for the scrap heap into electric riders, starting with a restored Honda CB500.
Nine factory specs from the 1966 catalog, two period-correct liveries, and upholstery reinterpreted for the modern car—original Miura owners can match their exact color, and the Monterey Car Week debut makes the target buyer unmistakable.
Lucid's CEO says its $50,000 midsize SUV will top 400 miles on a charge — here's what that means compared with the Model Y and Rivian R2.
Maisteer pulled one spark plug on a 6.0-liter V12 Mercedes SL to hear the odd-cylinder firing order that shouldn't exist.
This week’s Shelby file spans a rare 1967 four-speed GT500, a long-dormant 1969 survivor, and Ford’s reported plans for another high-output Mustang.
A software fault in the acoustic alert system means 1,800+ Chery E5s are being called back — here's what the rule requires and what owners need to book.
The Gravity GT-S combines supercar-level acceleration with seven-seat practicality, adaptive air suspension, and a starting price of $125,900 before fees and options.
The new Pure Diamond package adds depth-media filtration, vehicle-specific hardware, serviceable elements, and an oil-management program for diesel and custom applications.
Segway's upgraded commuter scooter brings a bigger battery, combined braking, and a range rating that reflects how people actually ride.
BMW's second-generation electric SUV brings 805km range, a 43-inch display and a 4.9-second sprint, yet the $89,900 iX3 40 might be the pick of the range.
The administrator KR8 Advisory Limited says no bikes or money can move while a third-party funder's title claims are resolved.
The compact BMW brings quick engines, generous technology, and a low entry price, but its front-drive architecture, tight rear seat, and option costs complicate the case.
Fresh Q5, Q3, Q7, and Q9 models give Audi a stronger showroom lineup, but BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, and missing hybrid options keep the recovery difficult.
Hyundai Australia’s new Tucson special arrives from Vietnam with hybrid power, black styling, and a price slot between Elite and Premium.
The reborn Pajero has a debut date, the Isuzu Trooper makes a budget-overlander case, and a nearly untouched 80 Series Land Cruiser crosses the block.
A camouflaged Audi Q5 prototype may be the first glimpse of Porsche's future combustion-powered midsize SUV, expected by 2028.
The 2026 Outback becomes an SUV with 2 more cubic feet, a used XT saves you $18k with the same 260 hp, the GR86 gains a 0.5mm shift-interlock chamfer and a $600 Moon Slate Grey, while the BRZ Kiiro arrives limited to 95 in Sunrise Yellow.
Variant names, dates and the ex-showroom basis matter as much as the headline movement.
Honda's new HRC Heritage Racing Program is restoring and selling its historic race cars, starting with a Sebring-winning Acura prototype.
Built-in mesh communications in the debut off-road helmet from Cardo eliminate the isolation of dirt riding with seamless, self-healing group talk.
Fingerprints, face scans, and voice commands are moving into production cars—and they bring both convenience and new risks.
A New Jersey lawsuit disputes whether federal connected-car restrictions forced Polestar out or gave the automaker cover for a planned departure.
From a 3,315°C fire starter to a hammer forged into the frame, this Oregon-made multitool's design choices are all about wilderness survival.
From the MG Cyberster to the Chrysler 300C SRT8, the strongest attainable performance cars prove that design, engineering and price still belong in the same conversation.
The road from flashing check-engine lights to a universal 16-pin connector ran through California’s emissions mandates, a reluctant EPA, and a short, expensive scramble that left independent mechanics in the cold.
The new INTELLI-CHARGE managers offer 35A and 150A outputs, multi-chemistry charging profiles, and alternator health checks for professional and DIY users.
A used Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid can be had for the average price of a new Honda CR-V, but the ownership math is very different.
Tri-motor muscle, 80 km/h moose-test mastery, 50 accessory mounts, and a PHEV range for daily drives—Milan debut pitches a Chinese flagship against Range Rover and supercars alike.
A turbo-six, manual gearbox, and rear-drive charm undercut the modern sports car, and while maintenance is predictable, a documented history and the right model year make all the difference.
VW's Buzz Cargo gains a 218-mile range, drops £5,655, and adds V2L; Volvo's EX50 introduces a new platform with up to 670 hp; and the GT's rivals include the Genesis GV60 and Tesla Model Y.
A 2008 Metisse Desert Racer, chassis #002, built to match the motorcycle McQueen called the best-handling bike he ever owned, heads to auction with fewer than 2,000 miles on the clock.
A new hybrid minivan brings a different noise-cancellation target while its maker tries to recover ground in Japan.
A new flagship setup replaces conventional drivers with ultra-light membranes, adds tactile bass effects, and carries a five-figure price on some trims.
A trade report and Porsche’s silence set the scene, while output slides to 11,510 Taycans, operating profit collapses to €413 million, and a planned Leipzig move is scrapped—yet the company will cut variants rather than kill the EV, a symbolic reversal for its first dedicated electric model.
The Carle Place broker repeats as the winner of the Long Island Best Auto Broker award for 2024, 2025, and 2026.
A 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser with just 4,700 miles is coming to Mecum. Its coil springs, three lockers, the Land Cruiser Lurch, and its Jeep BJ-to-Lexus LX 450 heritage make it a study in off-road evolution.
Fresh comparisons, ownership angles, sales data and road-test photography put two established small cars at the centre of the latest coverage.
From automatic braking to heated seats, these in-car technologies address the physical and cognitive changes that make driving harder with age.
The former JLR design chief explains his abrupt exit, his new advisory role at Norton, and his promise that more cars are on the way.
In Adams County, a new truck's tax and registration fees add $5,656.75, so the smartest pickups under budget are often the ones with 20,000 miles already on them.
Ninety-nine examples will reach owners, each loaded with callbacks to the original Miura—from period paint codes to matching-owner-color programs to a silhouette that never quite left Sant'Agata.
The Creta Electric now comes with an assured buyback guarantee, but the numbers and competing offers tell a more complicated story.
From wet sanding grits to clear-coat thickness, here's what it takes to level a fresh paint job to show-car gloss.
Relay attacks, jamming, and code-cloning are being used to steal cars with keyless entry. Here are the specifics of each threat and the countermeasures that actually work.
Andy Green piloted the JCB Hydromax to a two-run hydrogen speed record—now the FIA weighs in on what it means for sustainable motorsport.
From military cockpits to everyday windshields, HUD tech brings instant warnings into view — but glare, clutter, and display limits can make them harder to trust. The next step is augmented reality.
A six-speed gearbox, independent suspension, four-wheel discs, competition-inspired bodywork and cabin, and a 2013 rebuild complete this understated Cortina’s transformation.
The Small Sports Car Company's SC01 packs 430 horsepower into a 3,000-pound EV with a sub-three-second 60-mph sprint — and it's priced like a four-cylinder Mustang.
The retired co-driver describes the collapse, the fire risk, the OK button that nearly let the stage continue, and the young trees that absorbed the impact.
China’s top-selling car isn’t a BYD or a Tesla—it’s the Geely EX2, a small, rear-drive EV that packs space and value into a sub-$10,000 starting price, and it’s heading to more markets.
A validated 40% cut in product development, a body that's half electric-arc steel, and a one-third secondary-material mass - the numbers behind the X5's pre-road emissions.
Kyle Conner took a new R2 to a track, switched off the nannies, and discovered an electric SUV that slides on command until the rubber gives out.
From its 3.6-second sprint to its twin drive modes, and from its refreshed cabin to its standard equipment, the RS3 is a fast, flawed package with a five-cylinder heart.
Electric cars trade the open nose of a combustion vehicle for smoother aerodynamics, targeted cooling, and new ways to preserve a recognizable face.
Howards Cams sells two small-block Chevy cams that look identical on paper, but the valve lift tells a different story.
A practical breakdown of leasing's lower payments, financing's ownership stake, and subscription's bundled flexibility—and where each one charges you more.
A compact EV with steer-by-wire, battery cells bonded into the body, and a GTA variant linked to the next Peugeot E-208 GTi signals how seriously Stellantis is taking Alfa's return to the C-segment.
Renault’s showroom incentives, Kia’s practical Tasman and BaT’s eccentric auction cars show how sharply automotive priorities can diverge.
The shift toward LED headlights brings longer service life and sharper beam control, but Australian retrofit rules still limit what owners can legally install.
One of 26 DB7 Jubilee Editions sits on a Los Angeles Craigslist ad at $38,500, and what the Ford-era hardware underneath it, plus the brand's current F1 and India pricing, says about the value.
The carbon-fiber hypercar stays under 3,000 pounds dry, limits electronics to ABS and traction control, deploys active stabilizers at 71 mph, and includes a phone holster, four cupholders, and space for two carry-ons—debuting at The Quail.
The hand-built British two-seater lands at the Quail and on the road, carrying a modern bonded-aluminum chassis and a familiar inline-four.
Usage-based policies charge for every mile or minute, but the savings only appear for low-mileage drivers—here's how to tell if you're one.
An early Swedish test drive shows how Audi's entry-level EV plans to balance efficiency, space, and driving appeal.
Optional telematics app scores braking, acceleration, and cornering to offer usage-based insurance rates.
Recap of the 2026 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, including the Dodge Charger and Street HEMI anniversaries, the next-gen Charger demo, and 2027 show dates.
An unauthorized design turned a basic Silverado terminology lesson into a retail and licensing problem.
We break down the Bigster's sub-£30k pricing and the 80 Series Land Cruiser's enduring appeal, with all the numbers that matter.
The 850bhp Blackbird pairs exposed mechanical controls, adaptive aero and four exhausts with long-distance manners, instrument-led cabin design and unobtrusive electronic aids.
Americans rank car crashes above violent crime as the everyday threat most likely to endanger their safety.
A routine refuelling stop is exposing financial, operational and human strain across the UK.
The compact Telo MT1 is targeting an 8,000-pound tow rating, four-door practicality, and production later this year.
Ram says the second-row buckle anchor can fail; one injury and no related deaths have been reported. The campaign spans beyond the U.S., and a separate heavy-duty recall corrects speed calibration.
The electric grand tourer pairs a low seating position and four-seat layout with an unusual screen arrangement, hidden technology and a 2026 launch target.
Lexus has dropped the petrol NX350 from its Japanese lineup, leaving the mid-size SUV as a hybrid and plug-in hybrid only, while new-car buyers eyeing a bargain luxury sedan are finding the seventh-generation ES undercuts the Camry.
Zora Arkus-Duntov's secret lightweight Corvette, built to outrun Carroll Shelby's Cobras, is now a collector prize.
The Heritage collection pairs a rebuilt 2.5-liter five-speed diesel with two body styles, fifteen factory colors, and selective cabin upgrades—all assembled in-house at ECD's Kissimmee, Florida facility.
The British marque returns to American shores with a bonded-aluminum chassis and a promise of sharper, more refined driving.
The 2026 Mazda CX-5 makes the strongest premium impression, but the Honda CR-V wins this comparison by limiting the compromises that matter every day.
Ford's 428 Cobra Jet and wind-tunnel aero got the car banned, but street tires and brakes couldn't handle the power; now 750 units are making collectors pay up.
A step-by-step video course shows the full process of refreshing faded car seats, from stripping old finish to sealing new colour.
The mother of Complainant J has told Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court her son first denied the broadcaster touched him, then reversed himself a year later — a sequence at the centre of the defence case.
Before balance shafts and turbochargers, American luxury giants built inline-sixes so large they made modern muscle look modest — and one still holds a Guinness record.
Chloride and moisture contamination has been linked to rising component failures, while manufacturers and regulators push for tighter fuel-quality controls.
Moving between directions, selecting Park, and leaning on electronic safeguards can all impose avoidable stress on a vehicle's drivetrain.
Selling a car is not done until the title is transferred — here’s what can go wrong and how to protect yourself.
The new flagship SUV from Genesis is coming soon, with rear-opening doors and an electric-only powertrain for now.
The German sports car maker is bringing its resurrected MF5 to Pebble Beach with a likely BMW V8 – here's what that means for enthusiasts.
Chassis No. 1, the prototype that carried Giorgio Moroder's name and a transverse V16, heads to Monterey with a $1.8 million estimate and a story that outlived its maker.
World's Edge is bringing Norse content to AoE2, AoE4, and AoE3—here's what each expansion includes and when you can play.
The year's top luxury SUVs each bring a different speciality, from electric range and off-road grit to family-friendly seating and performance.
A reported multi-drivetrain architecture could underpin a new generation of Honda models aimed at developing markets as the automaker cuts costs and reshapes its product plans.
Ferrari’s Special Projects program turns the SF90 Stradale into a bespoke machine where sculptural design, aerodynamic detail, and collector-grade materials matter as much as outright speed.
Indian Motorcycle marks the world's largest rally with a Chief Vintage that carries the Sturgis origin story on its tank.
A breakdown of how Ugreen's Find My–compatible trackers stack up against Apple's AirTag on price, battery, loudness, and water resistance.
Delayed to 2027, the Fathom undercuts Slate until options add up, and its focus on speed as a cost cutter seals the F-150 Lightning's fate.
The joint ventures that made Mercedes-Benz rich in China also taught Beijing to build luxury cars without it. Now buyouts, emissions rules, and tariff costs are closing in.
A father-son rat rod packs a built 12-valve Cummins, while Ram finally offers a Cummins in the 2500 Power Wagon.
The Vanquish leads a sweeping revision that trims up to Rs 1.97 crore off the flagship, sharpens the DB12 and DBX with S-spec hardware, and brings three convertibles to India for the first time.
Alex Marquez says the shadow cast by his brother Marc is the same one Sete Gibernau raced under against Valentino Rossi, a parallel he wore on his bike at the Sachsenring.
Most modern cars keep a no-battery backup path to ignition; the trick is knowing where your model hides it.
From the £116 Dacia Spring to the £261 Peugeot E-5008, these leases make electric ownership affordable—even as the UK raises taxes and Germany expands its hybrid subsidies.
The next phase pairs two recently launched models with a compact SUV, a larger family vehicle and a new mid-size arrival.
Green SM, the Vietnamese operator behind VinFast EVs, launches its company-owned, driver-staffed taxi fleet in Copenhagen – here's what riders need to know.
BRP's latest filings call the machine an electric automobile, but the seats, doors, and cargo bay tell a different story.
IndyCar champion Scott Dixon says NASCAR races are long enough for a nap. The case against cutting them is longer than you'd think.
From ride polish to charging independence, the electric SUV stakes its claim against the Model X and iX without leaning on Tesla's Supercharger network.
Gernot Döllner killed a piezoelectric wing door handle, swapped smart panels for dedicated switches, and sized cupholders for Stanley cups—all in a 45-week reversal before launch.
The most powerful production six-cylinder is a Porsche flat-six, not a V6—and before you touch a gasket, strip the head completely or risk catastrophic wear. Cast iron and aluminum demand opposite cleaning strategies, degreasers need six to eight hours, and pressure washing is non-negotiable. Flash-rust appears in minutes; hairline cracks hide until you look.
A leaked 2027 order guide reveals the base engine is gone, a list of new colors, and more attainable Tremor and Raptor trims.
The San Francisco startup just closed its Series A and completed a year-long pilot with Ryder, but the 22,000-pound elephant in the room still looms over every mile.
The Trailseeker shares its electric hardware and mechanical layout with the Toyota bZ Woodland, but its steering-wheel controls, lower price, familiar interfaces, range, and cooling system tell a more nuanced story.
Shifting to Neutral while driving changes how your car slows, burns fuel, and reconnects the drivetrain — here's the real story.
Efficiency, safety, reliability, and engineering purpose matter more than a low price, striking design, or impressive badge.
Charles Lorenzo turned a forgotten 1958 Lyn Airvan into a four-wheel-drive work truck with a turbodiesel heart and an unusually thorough mechanical rebuild.
Genesis has reversed its all-electric course, but the first hybrid’s Australian model, specification and timing remain only partly settled.
Based on the CC850, the road-legal CCGT1 pairs a twin-turbo V-8 with adjustable downforce, two transmission interfaces, and an optional track package.
Renovating a home and updating a car's display can address the two biggest risks for older adults.
A brake line sealed with hot glue, a serpentine belt reinvented as pantyhose, and a Hell's Angel who appeared at the perfect moment—these nine tales of improvisation and good fortune prove that the roadside never lacks for drama.
The two-seat concept will not become Acura’s next production sports car, but its lighting, proportions, and materials are headed toward roadgoing models.
Kindred Motorworks transforms classic Volkswagen buses into all-electric restomods with 294 horsepower and a 200-mile range, but the steep price sparks debate between vintage purists and modernizing enthusiasts.
From a federal headlight recall to a lawsuit over 'Insane' mode and Volvo's upcoming EX50, here are the practical facts for current and prospective EV buyers.
What began as a personnel dispute over a car chief has become a federal case marked by a contested Google Drive folder, deleted allegations, missing texts, and more than $8 million at stake.
A European survey and a pay report put Elon Musk’s politics, compensation and leadership choices at the center of Tesla’s widening ownership debate.
