Mercedes' F1 boss Toto Wolff wants Max Verstappen
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Mercedes’ F1 boss Toto Wolff wants Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen at the 2023 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix - Photo credit: Getty ImagesMercedes-AMG is waiting to see if reigning F1 Max Verstappen chooses to leave Red Bull before making any other driver moves for the 2025 season, boss Toto Wolff said in a recent interview with Racer. “He’s the leading driver,” Wolff said, adding that Verstappen may not leave Red Bull, where he’s contracted until the end of the 2028 season. But the…

Bentley Edition 8 collection bids farewell to pure V-8 power
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Bentley Edition 8 collection bids farewell to pure V-8 power

Bentley Edition 8 collectionBentley on Thursday revealed new Edition 8 versions of its Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, and Flying Spur to mark the end of the road for those models powered solely by a V-8 engine. Updated versions of those cars are due later this year, and while they will still come with a V-8, the engine will be teamed with a plug-in hybrid…

Review: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV rules as king of off-road hill
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Review: 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV rules as king of off-road hill

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUVIf not for its width and weight, the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV would be the most off-road-capable passenger vehicle direct from the factory on sale today. It climbs more assuredly than a stock Wrangler Rubicon or Bronco Raptor, it negotiates obstacles more easily and more safely than a Rivian R1S, and don’t even come at me with a Cyberfridge…

2024 Hyundai Sonata
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2024 Hyundai Sonata

2024 Hyundai Sonata HybridWhat kind of vehicle is the 2024 Hyundai Sonata What does it compare to? Sold in SEL, N Line, SEL Hybrid and Limited Hybrid trims, the Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan sports a new look with an updated interior and three powertrain options, including a hybrid, that should keep it competitive with the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, and…

2025 Defender adds more luxury to capable off-roader
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2025 Defender adds more luxury to capable off-roader

2025 Land Rover DefenderThe Defender enters the 2025 model year with few changes, though there are items that enhance the vehicle’s luxury, and others that should make things easier at ordering time. The new model year brings the availability of packages that group many popular individual options. Among the new packs are some that enhance the driving qualities, others…

1977 Tyrrell P34 heads to auction
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1977 Tyrrell P34 heads to auction

1977 Tyrrell P34, chassis number 8 (photo via RM Sotheby's)An example of one of the most unusual Formula 1 cars in history is up for grabs. This 1977 Tyrrell P34 six-wheeler will be one of the featured lots at RM Sotheby’s upcoming auction in Monaco. Scheduled to be offered for sale May 11, it’s an artifact of a bygone era where small, modestly funded F1 teams could pull off big technical innovations…

2025 BMW M4 CS, Bentley V-8 hybrid: Today's Car News
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2025 BMW M4 CS, Bentley V-8 hybrid: Today’s Car News

2025 BMW M4 CSBMW has launched a new generation of its hardcore M4 CS. The car isn’t quite as extreme as the recent M4 CSL, but it comes with the same 543-hp rating, as well as a track-tuned chassis. Bentley’s venerable 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged W-12 ceases production in the summer, but the automaker has a more powerful powertrain waiting in the wings. The…

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II updates luxury brand's bestseller
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II updates luxury brand’s bestseller

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series IISince its launch in 2018, the Cullinan SUV has become Rolls-Royce’s most popular model. Rolls is now applying some design and tech updates to ensure it stays that way. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II features a refreshed exterior highlighted by tall vertical daytime running lights that frame the headlights and grille, which itself is now…

Audi A6 E-Tron, Bentley Batur Convertible: Car News Headlines
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Audi A6 E-Tron, Bentley Batur Convertible: Car News Headlines

Bentley Batur ConvertibleAudi will launch the A6 E-Tron this summer, its second model after the Q6 E-Tron to ride on parent company Volkswagen Group’s new PPE dedicated EV platform. The A6 E-Tron will be a Tesla Model S rival capable of delivering at least 300 miles of range, and both S6 and RS 6 performance variants are in the pipeline. Bentley’s W-12 engine has ceased…

Bentley Batur spawns convertible limited to 16 cars
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Bentley Batur spawns convertible limited to 16 cars

Bentley Batur ConvertibleBentley in 2022 launched the Batur, an exclusive coupe based on the platform of the Continental GT and built as a sendoff for the automaker’s venerable W-12 engine. On Tuesday, the automaker showed a Batur Convertible and confirmed just 16 examples will be built. That makes it more exclusive than the coupe whose production run will span 18…