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FIA shares first look at new 2027 WRC cars

First designs released of new-look WRC 2027 cars have been unveiled

Motorsport · Dec 18, 2025

FIA reveals first look at WRC 2027 cars

First designs released of new-look WRC 2027 cars have been unveiled

Autosport · Dec 18, 2025

Finally, A Wireless Phone Charger That Doesn’t Suck

My car has a wireless phone charger. It’s tucked behind two cup holders that are almost always occupied and barely big enough for my already outdated iPhone. Getting the phone positioned just right takes some serious finagling—and even then, it rarely charges consistently (bonus points if you can guess what…

Motor1 · Dec 18, 2025

End of an Era: Mercedes-Benz's Legendary Design Head Is Leaving the Company

A new era will dawn at Mercedes-Benz on January 31, 2026. Gorden Wagener, the automaker’s chief design officer, is leaving the company after 28 years.  

Motor1 · Dec 17, 2025

The Guardian view on another green U-turn in Brussels: going slow on car-industry targets is a road to nowhere

Editorial: The European Commission’s proposals to water down a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars will store up major problems for the future

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Leaf Is An Affordable Joy. That's Why It's Our Breakthrough EV Of The Year

In a world of bloated, expensive, angry EVs, the charming and affordable Nissan Leaf stands out. That's why it's our car of the year for 2025.

InsideEVs · Dec 17, 2025

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Keeps Getting Everything Right

The competition is getting tougher, but the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is too. It's always a top Editor's Choice at InsideEVs. Here's why.

InsideEVs · Dec 17, 2025

The Tesla Model Y Is Still Hard To Beat. But Is It Really 2025's Best EV?

The Model Y is the best-selling EV on the planet for a reason. But it isn't enough of a breakthrough to win our flagship award.

InsideEVs · Dec 17, 2025

Audi Made the Perfect Tribute to the Five-Cylinder Engine

Believe it or not, Audi’s beloved five-cylinder engine is already 50 years old. Next year marks five decades since the first five-cylinder debuted in the 1976 Audi 100. To celebrate the milestone, a group of enterprising apprentices has created a very special concept car.

Motor1 · Dec 17, 2025

2026 Breakthrough Awards: We've Tested Hundreds Of EVs. These Are The Best

Our editors tested dozens of EVs to find out which ones are true breakthroughs, and which are also-rans. These are the stand-outs.

InsideEVs · Dec 17, 2025