Category: Speed

Lotus plans to launch hybrids to join its EVs The company says it is open to launching an Emira hybrid Lotus is working on an electric successor to the Emira, but the launch may be delayed Lotus not long ago planned to exclusively launch electric vehicles, leaving the Emira sports car as its last vehicle equipped with a gas engine. However, the…

Genesis has provided the first glimpse of its LMDh race car, as well as a hint at where it will compete. The luxury brand recently posted a teaser sketch on its Instagram page, which was reposted by the official page of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). LMDh cars are currently eligible for the WEC Hypercar class, as well as the GTP class…

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 BMW 2-Series? What does it compare to? The 2-Series is a compact coupe or a four-door sedan called a Gran Coupe. The different body styles result in a range of competitors, including the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA. Finding an entry-level 2-door coupe gets harder each year. Is the 2025 BMW 2-Series a good…

The U.K.’s Alan Mann Racing today specializes in maintaining classic cars and developing restomods, but it was once a mainstay of the racing scene, as this video explains. Alan Mann Racing, or AMR for short, was founded in 1964 by racing enthusiast Alan Mann, who’d gotten his start running a garage that prepared race cars for competition. Mann…

Jeep is looking at ways to integrate drones with its vehicles, as recent patent filings indicate. One possible use Jeep is looking to patent is off-road spotting. Instead of a person getting out of the vehicle to survey the terrain ahead and direct the driver over the appropriate line through obstacles, Jeep proposes deploying a drone from an…

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Lexus LS? What does it compare to? The LS is a full-size luxury sedan. Compare it to the Genesis G90, BMW 7-Series, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Is the 2025 Lexus LS a good car? It’s not the freshest full-size sedan, but the LS has its charms. It scores points for its divine interior, its hybrid fuel…

A 1967 Chevy II Nova Sport Coupe once owned by “Fast and Furious” star Paul Walker is up for sale on Bring a Trailer. This coupe was modified by muscle-car parts specialist Year One following production of 2003’s “2 Fast 2 Furious,” which featured a Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger kitted out by the company, and was presented to Walker in…

What kind of vehicle is the 2025 BMW iX? What does it compare to? The iX is BMW’s all-electric luxury crossover SUV that offers seating for five passengers all wrapped up in polarizing exterior styling. Compare it to the Cadillac Lyriq, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, and Audi E-Tron SUV. Is the 2025 BMW iX a good SUV? BMW’s purpose-built EV…

The Qatar Grand Prix is round 23 of the 2024 F1 season The event will feature a standalone Sprint race in addition to the main race Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen has already claimed the 2024 Drivers’ title A few days on from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen was named the 2024 Formula 1 World Champion, teams have…

What kind of car is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class? What does it compare to? Now in its second year, the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class is a luxury midsize convertible and coupe lineup. Competitors include the Audi A5, Lexus RC, and BMW 4-Series. Is the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class a good car? Yes. It’s stylish, powerful, and luxurious, racking…