Car production fell for fifth consecutive month in May The SMMT said the reduction was mainly due to ongoing model changeovers, restructuring and the impact of US tariffs. Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2025
Mercedes-AMG Admits The Four-Cylinder Hybrid 'Failed to Resonate' With Buyers: Report Mercedes-AMG has gone on record to announce it’s developing a new V-8 engine, but ghosts of the past still haunt the offices in Affalterbach. The latest chapter in the four-cylinder C63 saga involves a senior company official admitting the electrified 2.0-liter engine didn’t catch on with buyers. Speaking under the… Motor1 · Jun 27, 2025
'Don’t Invade Our Systems': Automakers Warn Apple Over CarPlay Ultra Apple's CarPlay Ultra would take Apple's software to your entire screen, including your A/C and speed. Car companies say no thanks. InsideEVs · Jun 26, 2025
Ian Callum's Reimagined Mini Is Our New Favorite Restomod In a world where bigger is often better, it's nice to see the classic Mini continue to thrive. There's a new limited-run restomod available, a collaboration between Callum design, from famed designer Ian Callum, and the firm behind the Margrave Mini from the 1960s, Wood and Pickett. And the very… Motor1 · Jun 26, 2025
Mercedes reveals ridiculous electric supercar capable of hitting 224mph Three axial flux electric motors designed by British firm YASA power the 1,360hp concept coupé – a preview of AMG sports car tech to come The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
Built to Break? The Cars With the Most Recalls & Failures There’s nothing quite like the thrill of driving off the lot in a new car. The smell, the shine, the sense of freedom. But what happens when your dream car turns into a rolling headache? Clever Dude · Jun 26, 2025
Deep up front, shallow in back - Specialized overhauls the Rapide wheel range with three new wheelsets Specialized has released three new Roval wheelsets, which feature deeper front wheels than at the rear to boost aero gains Cycling News · Jun 26, 2025
How Insurance-Approved Shops Cut Corners After Major Accidents When your car gets wrecked in a major accident, you want it fixed right. Most people trust insurance-approved shops because their insurer recommends them. It feels safe. But that trust can sometimes backfire. Insurance-approved shops often work under pressure to keep costs low and get cars out the door fast.… Clever Dude · Jun 26, 2025
Why the AMG G63 Is Still the Best Thing Mercedes Makes Close your eyes and whisper "Mercedes-Benz." Motor1 · Jun 26, 2025
Deeper at the front, shallower at the rear: Roval's new wheels just flipped aero convention around New Rapide Sprint models feature different rim depths and claim to be even lighter and faster than ever before Cycling Weekly · Jun 26, 2025
Classic Mini gets a high-tech makeover by an ex-Jaguar designer and I want one right now Ian Callum has turned his design experience to the Mini with this stunning restomod. T3 · Jun 26, 2025
This is the BYD that’s going to take on Porsche and Lotus – and I’ve been in it The Denza Z9 GT is the first car from BYD’s new premium brand – and it’s coming to the UK next year The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025
This Chinese Sedan Is Faster Than Every Supercar Around the Nürburgring If you still aren't taking China's EVs seriously, here's further proof that you should. A caged, stripped-out Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 6 minutes, 22 seconds—24 seconds quicker than its previous lap set in 2024. That means an electric prototype from China is quicker than… Motor1 · Jun 26, 2025
This Popular SUV Model Was Quietly Linked to 43 Fatal Fires When you buy a family SUV, you expect it to be safe. You want a car that gets you to work, takes your kids to school, and handles road trips without worry. But what if the SUV you trust most is quietly linked to dozens of fatal fires? That’s not… Clever Dude · Jun 26, 2025
InsideEVs · Jun 26, 2025 Automakers Now Say The Government Is 'Stifling Innovation' Today on Critical Materials: NHTSA blasted for stifling innovation, Tesla's sales are down in Europe (again) and CATL wants to take over the world.
Clever Dude · Jun 26, 2025 5 Japanese Cars That Are Going to Be Cheaper This Summer Summer is fast approaching, and if you’ve been waiting to buy a new ride, this might be your moment. Dealerships are expected to slash prices on several Japanese cars, thanks to shifting tariffs, cooling demand, and the push to clear inventory before new models hit. These sudden price cuts could…
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 Volvo XC90 review: Old timer gets upgraded, but with Temu-style tech Volvo doesn’t do new XC90s very often – this is only the second generation since 2002. The latest update to the plug-in hybrid model tries to bring it in line with the all-new, all-electric EX90
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025 The petrol car that thinks it’s an EV British-built Nissan Qashqai e-Power now feels more like an electric car than ever – but it’s petrol-powered
Clever Dude · Jun 25, 2025 These 6 Cars Are Built With Metal That Fails in High-Speed Collisions When it comes to car shopping, most buyers focus on looks, gas mileage, or price, but few stop to question the metal that fails in high-speed collisions. Behind the sleek design and flashy features, some cars are hiding structural flaws that could be deadly in a crash. Lightweight metals and…
Clever Dude · Jun 25, 2025 The Shady Network Behind “Title Washing” of Wrecked Luxury Cars That sleek luxury car you’re eyeing may be hiding a dangerous past. Across the U.S., thousands of totaled high-end vehicles are quietly re-entering the market with “clean” titles, thanks to a shady scheme called title washing. It’s a widespread fraud that involves moving wrecked cars between states with lax title…
Clever Dude · Jun 25, 2025 The Air Suspension Systems That Are Cracking in Cold Weather When the temperature plummets, drivers usually brace for dead batteries or slippery roads, not failing suspension systems. But more and more drivers are discovering that their air suspension system doesn’t handle winter well. Cracking, leaking, and total failure of air struts or airbags can suddenly leave a luxury vehicle riding…
Clever Dude · Jun 25, 2025 Why an Overactive Fuel Pressure Regulator Can Stall Your Car at Intersections No one wants to be the car stalling out in the middle of an intersection. For a lot of people, you might not immediately realize why this is happening to your vehicle, which leads to costly guesswork. However, as a former mechanic, I can say that there is one surprisingly…
Motor1 · Jun 25, 2025 You're Not Going Crazy: Affordable Used Cars are Disappearing If you're looking for a used car, you'll likely struggle to find a good, affordable option. The average price of a three-year-old used vehicle is up 40.9 percent compared to the market in 2019, and the share of those vehicles that cost under $20,000 is quickly disappearing.
Motor1 · Jun 25, 2025 Mercedes-AMG's New Super Sedan Revealed: Insane Power, V-8 Noises Mercedes-Benz’s performance division hasn’t had great luck straying from the tried-and-true V-8 formula. Its turbo-hybrid four-cylinder C63, while technically brilliant, was largely panned for its weight and lack of emotion. It’s currently selling like whatever the opposite of hotcakes is, and even AMG CEO Michael Schiebe admitted the company “could…
InsideEVs · Jun 25, 2025 Mercedes-AMG’s 1,341-HP Tri-Motor EV Declares War On The Taycan Meet the Concept AMG GT XX, a lightly disguised performance EV that simulates gears and a V-8 engine.