Category: Speed

The Honda Element could return A Honda patent filing reveals an Element-like vehicle with a camper attachment A patent filing doesn’t guarantee the Element returns, but the drawing gives an idea what it could look like if it did The quirky Honda Element crossover could make a comeback, if a recent patent filing is anything to go by. First spotted…

This Porsche 928 was a noise test vehicle for over 30 years The wild-looking 928 is now on display in the Porsche Museum Porsche shoved a prototype 5.4-liter V-8 into this 928 Modern cars are, on average, much quieter than cars from previous decades. And you can thank a specially modified Porsche 928 for that. As explained by the automaker, this…

GM might deploy drones to scout off-road trails ahead of a vehicle The drones could relay a recommended route back to the vehicle Rivian’s filed a patent for a drone system to assist with off-roading as well General Motors wants to use drones to help drivers navigate challenging terrain. A GM patent application for “drone-based off-road vehicle…

Here’s the bummer: Your car needs periodic maintenance, which means you have to do more than just fill it up with gas every other day and vacuum it out before a big date. Now, for the good news. The most basic maintenance of all, the oil change, is simple enough for the average car owner to do at home, and we have plenty of oil change tips…

Chrysler issued a recall for about 24,000 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans A battery-cell abnormality is the root cause of the issue, which could lead to a fire Until the fix is implemented, which is a software update initially, owners are asked to park outside and not charge their minvians Stellantis on Thursday recalled about 24,000 Chrysler…

Tesla’s Cybertruck gained off-road modes via an over-the-air software update Cybertruck’s off-road modes include Overland, Baja, and Wade The off-road modes also enable the mechanical locking differentials The Tesla Cybertruck now features an off-road mode that gives the stainless-steel EV trail-ready capability. Tesla announced that the off-road…

A street-legal version of the Red Bull RB17 track-only hypercar will come from Lanzante Production of the RB17 doesn’t commence until 2025 The conversion to be street-legal will cost approximately $325,000 and $650,000 The Red Bull RB17, shown in concept form last week, is an extreme track car crafted by legendary Formula 1 designer Adrian Newey…

Mazda lowered the price of the CX-5 by $685 for 2025 The price changes comes with the return for the base CX-5 S model The 2025 Mazda CX-5 arrives in dealerships later this summer The 2025 Mazda CX-5 compact crossover will have a base price of $29,990 when it reaches U.S. dealerships later this summer, Mazda confirmed Tuesday in a press release…

Ads from streaming services might prompt destination suggestions in Google Maps in the future. Google hasn’t commented whether it’ll see the light of day. Google filed a patent for the concept in 2020. Google is working on a “content-aware audio navigation” feature that would suggest destinations based on ads playing on the radio or streaming…

Jay Leno owns a 1987 Lamborghini Countach and has driven it more than 70,000 miles. Leno featured a 1989 Countach 25th Anniversary Edition on his YouTube show. The Countach taps the Lambo 455-hp 5.2-liter V-12 for power. The Lamborghini Countach is a car Jay Leno knows intimately. He’s owned a 1987 example since new, and over the almost four…