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Fast, furious and foolhardy: Mapping India’s growing epidemic of consequence-free reckless driving

On March 14, a brutal collision between a speeding Volkswagen Virtus and two two-wheelers in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, killed one woman and injured seven others. The driver responsible, Rakshit Chaurasiya, a law student, was found overspeeding.

Newslaundry

We've Got A 2025 Mini Countryman SE. What Do You Want To Know?

People love to hate Mini, for whatever reason. I mean, some of them are justified. The post-2003 Cooper is known for being a pocket rocket, but there’s a running gag that it’s also kind of a steaming pile to own. Some enthusiasts wanted Mini to figure out how to improve…

InsideEVs

EV Sales Were Up In February, But Tesla Keeps Falling

Despite the political firestorm over the potential demise of the federal clean vehicle credit and the looming threats of tariffs on car imports, American appetite for EVs isn’t fading. Not yet, at least. The U.S. set a new record for February EV sales, even though month-over-month sales dipped by 5.9%…

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Study: Used EV Prices Are Cratering

If you're in the market for a used EV, now might be the time to buy. The average price for a used electric vehicle has dropped by 15.1 percent versus last year, according to a study released by iSeeCars.com. The Porsche Taycan leads the charge, with a giant 26.5-percent drop…

Motor1

AUDI, Not Audi, Previews The E5 Sportback (Updated)

[UPDATE] Audi has released an image of a camouflaged prototype. The disguise comes off next week. The first AUDI-badged model, without the rings, now has a name: E5 Sportback.

Motor1

The Final Toyota Supra Is Obscenely Expensive

[UPDATE] Toyota has announced production of the Supra A90 Final Edition will be split evenly between Europe and Japan. Each region will get 150 units. In its domestic market, the sports car costs 15,000,000 yen, which works out to €92,500 at current exchange rates. The JDM model is far cheaper than…

Motor1

This Mercedes 300SL Was Pulled Out of a Junkyard. I Drove It On the Track

Like an ancient mummy rising from its tomb, 10 highly valuable classic cars emerged from a junkyard last October and immediately went to auction—warts and all. They ranged from an ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz 300SL 'Alloy' Gullwing, to retro BMW motorcycles, two Miuras, and the shell of what once was a Ferrari…

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BMW Is Shocked by M5 Touring Demand

The BMW M5 Touring is finally on sale in the United States for the first time, and the M5 wagon is off to a good start. According to Sylvia Neubauer, BMW’s Vice President of Customer, Brand, and Sales, production of the M5 sedan and wagon is currently split 50:50, outperforming…

Motor1

Bentley’s super-rich customers could bear the brunt of Trump tariff costs, CEO warns

Bentley customers may face higher prices as a result of tariffs, but they're still spending more on customization.

Fortune

Audi Isn't So Sure Anymore About Going Electric in 2032

It feels like I’ve written this article several times before. Audi is the latest automaker to cast doubt on its lofty EV goals. In 2021, the Four Rings announced plans to become purely electric by 2032, pledging to launch its final combustion-engine car in 2026. Now, it's rethinking those targets,…

Motor1

Electric cars lead World Car Awards nominations

Kia EV3 and Hyundai Inster EVs lead the way with three nominations each; Chinese brand BYD gets its first nomination

The Independent UK

How Tandy's latest record win was a very different victory for Porsche

Nick Tandy, Felipe Nasr and Laurens Vanthoor made it two from two in the 2025 IMSA SportsCar Championship last weekend. The Porsche Penske Motorsport trio completed the ‘Florida 36 Hours’ when they added victory at Sebring over 12 hours to their 24-hour triumph at Daytona in January. And with it…

Autosport

The Tesla Model 3 Performance Is Still The One To Beat

Any Tesla talk these days inevitably turns political. That's understandable; a lot of longtime electric vehicle fans aren't happy with the guy up top. But like it or not, Tesla still sets the tone for much of the EV space, and so far, the updated Tesla Model 3 Performance doesn't have…

InsideEVs

Volkswagen Plans To Hit Back Where It Matters Most

Western car companies expected China to be the golden goose. The world's largest auto market was supposed to turn out cars for companies like Volkswagen and General Motors and BMW, feeding insatiable Chinese buyers until the death of the universe. Somehow, none of those companies counted on their local joint-venture…

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The Independent UK

BMW confirms new iX3 will be first of its new generation of electric cars

Motor1

The XM Is Dead Last In BMW Global Sales

BMW managed to hold on to its global sales luxury crown in 2024, even though shipments decreased by 2.3 percent to 2,200,217 vehicles. Rivals fell even harder, as Mercedes dropped 3 percent to 1,983,403 cars, while Audi plummeted 11.8 percent to 1,671,218 units. Although BMW remained the leader, all but…

InsideEVs

BMW Sold More EVs In 2024 Than Audi And Mercedes-Benz Combined

BMW’s electric vehicles had a “significant” increase in global sales last year. So much so, that the German automaker managed an impressive feat: it sold more EVs in 2024 than two of its homegrown rivals combined.

Motor1

The New Jaguar Looks Like Cruella's Car On Video

Jaguar is hitting the reset button. Rather than continuing to chase BMW, it wants to go after Bentley. The brand’s reinvention starts with this outrageously shaped car. It was initially previewed by the Type 00 concept last December before the outlandish EV appeared earlier this month during Paris Fashion Week.…

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Motorsport

Aston's V12 magic and the taming of the bumps: The winners and losers of Sebring

Aston Martin's Valkyrie LMH wins at Sebring, while Porsche and Penske Motorsport dominate, and Wayne Taylor Racing struggles with incidents.

InsideEVs

The New Mercedes-Benz CLA Is Good, But Can It Be Great?

Mercedes-Benz has just pulled the wraps off its brand-new third-generation CLA-Class, which brings important changes to a familiar formula. The "entry-level" Mercedes is now available as a pure EV or with hybrid power, and it has a lot of impressive engineering under its tapering body. It brings some impressive range…

Fortune

BMW puts faith for the future in its Neue Klasse as profits fall

Although 2024 was a challenging year for BMW, and the turbulent tariff-led start to 2025 has sent shocks through automotive supply chains, the company is still looking towards a positive future with its Neue Klasse.

InsideEVs

2026 BMW i3 And BMW iX3: Our Best Look Yet

Out of all of the so-called "traditional" automakers, BMW has done better than most at transitioning to future technologies. The German automaker's current lineup of electric vehicles like the BMW i4, i5 and iX are outstanding (even if the last one isn't much to look at) and it's been on…

Motor1

The New Mercedes CLA Isn't a Return to Glory. It's a Compromise

Mercedes-Benz really wants us to believe that the new CLA is revolutionary. First teased as a concept in 2023, Mercedes promised that the forthcoming production car would offer impressive range and efficiency thanks to revolutionary tech initially previewed in the Vision EQXX concept.

Motor1

BMW's First Neue Klasse Model Is the iX3. It Debuts Later This Year

BMW is making moves. We know the Neue Klasse vehicles are coming, but that's a relatively small portion of the company's near-term plan to revamp its lineup. At its 2025 Annual Conference, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse announced plans to launch over 40 new or updated models in the next…

InsideEVs

Even Tesla Is Getting Nailed By The 'Bipolar Tariff Regime'

Just about every car company is sweating the Trump administration's rapid-fire tariffs and tariff threats. It's hard to say what's worse, frankly; the potential price increases to new cars if tariffs do go into effect, the costs of retooling their businesses if tariffs stick around long-term, or the back-and-forth "will…

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