Category: Reviews
2026 Range Rover Velar successor caught on video
JLR has been spotted testing a prototype for an electric vehicle that will take a place in its Range Rover family of luxury SUVs. JLR is known to be planning the reveal of an electric version of its iconic Range Rover shortly, though that isn’t the vehicle seen here. The electric Range Rover matches the design of its gas-powered sibling, apart…
2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix preview
The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship continues this weekend with round two, the Chinese Grand Prix, taking place once again at the Shanghai International Circuit. The circuit stretches 3.4 miles and features 16 turns. It’s known for fast corners, a smooth surface, and plenty of overtaking opportunities. Around 80% of a lap is spent cornering, so…
Karma reveals sultry Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe
Karma Automotive on Thursday unveiled the new Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe during the company’s first Create Karma product presentation event held in Irvine, California. Karma was gearing up to launch a separate coupe, the fully electric Kaveya, in 2026, but the company on Thursday said it would delay that model to 2027 due to changing…
Bugatti Tourbillon gains Équipe Pur Sang package boasting 8 exhaust tips
Bugatti’s Tourbillon hypercar, with its carbon-fiber chassis and V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain generating 1,775 hp, seems nearly perfect—but Bugatti has found a way to elevate it even further: adding eight exhaust tips. That’s more than the famous six exhaust tips of the iconic Type 57SC Atlantic and serves as a nod to the two banks…
F1 personality Eddie Jordan dies aged 76
Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and television personality, has died at the age of 76. Born in Dublin in 1948, Jordan initially pursued a career in banking before discovering his passion for motorsport. He began racing karts in the early 1970s, eventually moving up to Formula Ford and Formula Three. However, he is best…
2027 Audi SQ9 spied for first time
Audi finally appears to be preparing a full-size SUV to take on the likes of the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. A prototype for what is believed to be the first Audi Q9 has been spotted ahead of an expected debut early next year, which would likely mean a 2027 model-year arrival for the U.S. The prototype appears to be a…
Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrids recalled for loss of drive power
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for certain plug-in hybrid models from its AMG performance division due to a software error that may cause a loss of drive power. The affected models include the AMG S 63 E Performance, AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, AMG SL 63 S E Performance, and AMG GLC 63 S E Performance…
Nissan Frontier vs. Toyota Tacoma: Compare Pickup Trucks
Midsize pickups can do plenty of work, but they can’t match the capability of their larger, more expensive full-size brothers. When that much capability isn’t needed, midsizers provide a more maneuverable, more affordable alternative. The smaller trucks have plenty of fans, as evidenced by the popularity of the 2025 Toyota Tacoma…
GM taps Nvidia AI chips for automated cars, factories
General Motors and Nvidia on Tuesday announced an expanded partnership to further leverage artificial intelligence in vehicle development, manufacturing, and the advancement of self-driving cars. GM has already been using Nvidia’s powerful computer chips for training various AI models, but new aspects of the partnership will include using Nvidia’s…
Ford recalls bevy of trucks and SUVs over trailer brake issue, again
Ford is recalling 10,627 pickup trucks and SUVs a second time because a trailer-brake software issue may not have been corrected under a previous recall. The list of recalled models includes: 2021-2022 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck 2022 Ford F-250 heavy-duty pickup truck 2022 Ford F-350 heavy-duty pickup truck 2022 Ford F-450 heavy-duty pickup…