Category: Reviews
2024 F1 British Grand Prix preview: End of triple-header
The 2024 Formula 1 World Championship heads to the U.K. this weekend for the British Grand Prix. The race, which serves as round 12 on the current calendar, marks the end of a triple-header that also included races in Austria and Spain. The British Grand Prix’s current home is the Silverstone Circuit, an iconic circuit with several high-speed…
National Corvette Museum opens sinkhole exhibit 10 years later
Exhibit showcases five Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole that opened 10 years ago National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, sits on top of a vast cave system 2001 Mallett Hammer Z06 on display remains in its mangled condition On a quiet morning well before the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, opened for business, the…
2027 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe spied with updates
Mercedes-Benz is in the midst of developing an update for its GLE-Class range, and a prototype for the updated version of the GLE 53 Coupe from AMG has been spotted for the first time. Earlier shots showed prototypes for the regular GLE-Class and regular GLE-Class Coupe. The updated range is expected to start sales in 2026, meaning they will…
2025 GMC Sierra 2500
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD? What does it compare to? The Sierra HD is GMC’s line of heavy-duty pickup trucks, available in 2500 and 3500 configurations. They compare well to the similar Chevy Silverado HD, plus rivals like the Ford Super Duty and Ram HD. Is the 2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD a good truck? The Sierra HD lineup…
Koenigsegg determines cause of Jesko fire in Greece
Following a thorough investigation, Koenigsegg has determined the cause of a fire that resulted in one of the company’s $3 million Jesko hypercars burning to the ground in Greece in mid-June. In an Instagram post made on June 20, Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg said a leak of hydraulic fluid on the road surface near the…
2025 Defender Octa debuts as tough off-roader packing 626 hp
JLR’s latest SUV taps some of the Ford Raptor’s expertise Its 626 hp is the most in any Defender, ever Price: More than $150,000 The Defender is already one of the most credible vehicles over rough terrain, and now it can cross it with incredible pace, too. JLR on Wednesday took the covers off the 2025 Defender Octa, a new performance flagship…
Hybrids, PHEVs make up record sales share
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids accounted for a record 11% of U.S. car sales in the first quarter, reports Automotive News, citing data from Cox Automotive. Sales of hybrids more than doubled in Q1 compared to a year earlier, the Cox data showed, while plug-in hybrid sales rose 59% in the quarter. Owner loyalty was also strong, with 42% of hybrid…
First US season of McLaren Trophy includes a round at an F1 circuit
McLaren in 2023 joined the ranks of automakers with a one-make race series, when it launched the inaugural season of the McLaren Trophy in Europe. Similar to the pioneering Ferrari Challenge, the series is open to private teams comprised of both up-and-coming racing drivers and amateurs, and is fully supported by McLaren when it comes to…
What are the different levels of self-driving cars? Are we there yet?
The are no self-driving cars on sale today, despite what some automakers claim Limited hands-free driving systems are considered Level 2 in terms of the six levels of autonomy Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot is considered Level 3, and legal in Nevada and California Several tech and car companies have launched Level 5 robotaxis in select cities In many…
Stellantis working on in-motion 4WD Lo shifts
Four-wheel drive vehicles often feature transfer cases with low range, but this trail-centric gearing usually can’t be engaged on the move. Stellantis is working on a way to do that—in hybrid vehicles, at least. In a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) June 4, 2024, and originally filed by…