Category: Speed

The current 992 generation of the Porsche 911 has undergone a mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 model year, and among the updates is the availability of a hybrid powertrain for the first time. Revealed on Tuesday ahead of a market launch this fall, the updated 2025 911 includes the Carrera, Carrera GTS, and Targa 4 GTS grades, and the hybrid…

Aston Martin’s DBS successor will feature a new V-12 engine because it’s what its customers want, Alex Long, the automaker’s head of product and marketing strategy, said in a recent interview with CarThrottle. The engine was recently confirmed by Aston Martin to be a newly developed version of the existing twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V-12, and…

The eighth round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship got underway on Sunday with the Monaco Grand Prix, held on the tight streets winding their way through Monte Carlo. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, a Monaco native, won the race, helped along by his strong qualifying result. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz also made the podium, with the two Ferrari…

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc drove to victory on Sunday at the 2024 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, which served as round eight of the current season. A native of Monaco, it was Leclerc’s first win at his home event in six attempts. The Ferrari driver also clinched pole position, which is crucial in a race run on a narrow circuit like Monaco’s. This…

Executive Summary/Key Takeaways Most car recalls are issued by the automaker. Recalls are issued for safety problems and components that could fail prematurely. Car recall checks, to find out if your car has outstanding recalls, are easy and free. More than 390 million U.S. vehicles have been recalled for safety defects since 1966, when the…

Ford is working on position-sensitive dampers to make off-roaders like the Bronco Raptor even better, a new patent filing shows. The patent filing in question was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 16, after being filed by Ford earlier in the year. And it describes updated position-sensitive dampers suited…

Jean Bugatti was a designer who showed off his talents with several cars launched by his father Ettore Bugatti’s company, and the latest customized Chiron from Bugatti’s Sur Mesure personalization department honors one of them. Dubbed the 55 1 of 1, this Chiron wears the distinctive black-and-yellow livery of Jean Bugatti’s personal Type 55 Super…

If you’re a new parent, it can be overwhelming to figure out the nuances of traveling safely with your kids according to car seat guidelines. The rules, regulations, and common sense around child car seats can be confusing, but understanding them is key to ensuring your kids’ safety and operating within the law. Here’s what you…

Lamborghini this week revealed a newly developed twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that will form part of a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the successor to the Huracán. The new supercar is due out this year, and its V-8 alone will deliver 791 hp. Jeep’s been selling an electric vehicle overseas since 2022, but its first model powered by batteries…

Power running boards and built-in bumper steps are common features on new pickup trucks, but a new Ford patent filing effectively combines them. The filing, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 21, and submitted by Ford in 2021, is for a deployable step for the rear bumper of a pickup truck, something…