Category: Reviews
Norris recovers to win 2024 F1 Dutch Grand Prix
Lando Norris won the 2024 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix Local hero Max Verstappen struggled for grip after leading early on Verstappen still has a sizable gap in the Drivers’ championship McLaren’s Lando Norris converted a pole position into a win on Sunday at the 2024 Formula1 Dutch Grand Prix, denying local hero Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing a…
Stellantis is redesigning how launch control works for future hybrids
Future Stellantis performance hybrids could have launch control, a newly discovered patent filing indicates. A patent application for a hybrid-specific launch control system from the automaker was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 8, 2024, after being filed by Stellantis in February. The application discusses…
2025 Audi A8
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Audi A8? What does it compare to? The 2025 Audi A8 is a full-size luxury sedan comparable to the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, not to mention the Genesis G80. Is the 2025 Audi A8 a good car? It may lack the styling punch of some other big cars, but the A8 is a stunner once you’re behind the wheel…
GM developing Endurance Mode for EV racing
General Motors has filed a patent application for an “Endurance Mode” to help stretch range during races. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 22, 2024, and originally filed by GM Feb. 22, 2023, the patent filing discusses configuring onboard controllers to emphasize the completion of a certain number of laps at…
How to do a burnout with an automatic transmission
Burnouts are polarizing. Some folks love them, while others see them as a way to waste money, rubber, and time, as well as a clean pavement in some cases. We tend to fall into the group that enjoys them. That’s why we’ve brought you this video from the folks at rally school Team O’Neil. Host Wyatt Knox explains how to execute a burnout in a…
Ford designs pivoting trailer hitch
Ford engineers have designed a trailer hitch that pivots out of the way when not in use. Described in a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on July 26, but filed by Ford back in 2021, the hitch receiver can move so that it’s parallel with a vehicle’s rear bumper. It’s otherwise a standard receiver…
Interior car cleaning and detailing: Revive your car’s look
We do a lot of living inside our cars, and the end results are more than just stories to tell. Our interiors quickly show the rigors of commuting, errands and road trips. Dust, receipts and random French fries begin claiming too much of our personal space. It’s time to reclaim your interior with detailing, and these hints will help get…
2024 F1 Dutch Grand Prix preview: End of the summer break
The 2024 Formula 1 season returns from summer break The Dutch Grand Prix marks round 15 of the 2024 F1 season Alpine announced reserve driver Jack Doohan will replace Esteban Ocon for the 2025 season After the three-week summer break, the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship continues this weekend with round 15, the Dutch Grand Prix. The race once…
Cruise prepares to return robotaxis to the road, join Uber fleet
Cruise robotaxis will return to public roads Uber will use Cruise robotaxis in its fleet next year Uber canceled its robotaxi service and sold its self-driving division General Motors-backed self-driving technology company Cruise is making steady progress in getting its fleet of robotaxis back in operation after they were grounded last fall…
Aston Martin Valhalla supercar tests hard at the ‘Ring
The Aston Martin Valhalla is undergoing track testing Valhallas will be powered by a plug-in hybrid V-8 powertrain The mid-engine supercar will top the automaker’s lineup A prototype for Aston Martin’s upcoming Valhalla has been spotted at Germany’s Nürburgring racetrack, in what is likely to be some of the final testing for the plug-in…