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'The Appetite... Is Extremely Low:' Koenigsegg Says No One Wants Electric Hypercars

Christian von Koenigsegg joins a chorus of automotive CEOs skeptical of electric hypercars.

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'Not the End of the Story:' An Even Crazier Corvette ZR1X Could Still Happen

With 1,250 horsepower from a hybridized V-8, the new ZR1X is the pinnacle of the C8 Corvette—the culmination of all things possible. At least, so we thought.

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Ferrari Admits It Made a Mistake When It Deleted Real Buttons

When Ferrari showed the Amalfi last night, we were pleased to see that the Roma’s successor received a more powerful V-8 without resorting to a hybrid setup. Another highlight is inside, where the “entry-level” Prancing Horse now features a redesigned steering wheel with physical buttons and a proper start button.…

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James May fans and former crew reveal what Top Gear star is really like behind-the-scenes

Fans and former colleagues on The Grand Tour shared how May, 62, behaved when the cameras weren’t rolling

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The Rimac Nevera R Forces You to Recalibrate Your Brain

With over 2,000 horsepower, the Rimac Nevera R accelerates like little else. It's a lot to handle.

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You Can Buy Jeremy Clarkson's Ferrari F355 GTS

During his original stint on Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson was smitten by the Ferrari F355. Who could blame him? It was a leap forward for Ferrari, and in time, enthusiasts have rightly deemed a classic. Clarkson bought this F355 GTS in 1996, but found Ferrari ownership wasn't quite what it was…

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BYD Takes Dozens Of Influencers To Court Claiming Defamation: Report

The company sued 37 influencers and put another 126 on a watch list for disseminating what it deems as damaging content.

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The McLaren P1's Designer Thinks the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Is 'Stunning'

Believe it or not, Frank Stephenson, the famed car designer, is still gushing about the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. The Italian automaker revealed the car nearly two years ago, pledging to build just 33 examples. It's a faithful tribute to the 33 Stradale of the late 1960s, considering the quagmire…

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Bugatti Boss on Turbocharged Hybrid Supercars: 'I Don't Get It'

While the Chiron was essentially an evolution of the Veyron before it, the Tourbillon represents a radical departure. Molsheim’s all-new performance flagship ditches the quad-turbo W-16 engine in favor of a V-16 without forced induction. Cosworth helped develop the naturally aspirated powerhouse, which features an 8.3-liter displacement and an impressively…

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Watch Hammond and May Lap The Top Gear Test Track One Last Time

The test track at Dunsfold's Aerodrome in the United Kingdom was the defining location of Top Gear. While much of the presenting took place in a studio, a large chunk of the testing, lapping, and tomfoolery we remember most happened at the fabled airstrip-turned-road course.

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Ineos CEO: People Don't Want To Be Force-Fed EVs

The European Union might have relaxed its rules regarding the sale of new gasoline/diesel cars, but it’ll still be hard for automakers to keep combustion alive. That frustrates Ineos Automotive CEO Lynn Calder, who says the industry should listen to customer demand and not top-down policies pushing full electrification. Ineos…

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The Next BMW M3 Will Have a 'New Type' of Gas Engine

There's been plenty of speculation surrounding the next BMW M3. We know it will be electric, with an 800-volt architecture delivering upwards of 700 horsepower. But BMW will also build a gas-powered version alongside the EV, and new details tell us exactly what might power it.

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Top Gear star Paddy McGuinness responds to Freddie Flintoff rift rumours

Cricket player says he has avoided his co-hosts as he finds it ‘triggering’

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Freddie Flintoff reveals graphic injuries from Top Gear crash after ‘thinking face had been ripped off’

The former cricketer was seriously injured when the three-wheeled Morgan Super 3 he was driving overturned during filming at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey

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Freddie Flintoff makes shock admission in new documentary

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Andrew Flintoff feels cricket coaching chance ‘saved me’ after Top Gear crash

Andrew Flintoff said cricket coaching ‘saved me’ after the crash that left him with serious facial injuries: ‘I didn’t think I had a face. I was frightened to death’

The Independent UK

Andrew Flintoff admits he wished he’d died after horror Top Gear crash in heartbreaking documentary

Cricketer revealed full extent of car accident injuries in new Disney+ documentary, saying: ‘My biggest fear was I didn’t think I had a face’

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Andrew Flintoff admits wishing he had died during recovery from Top Gear crash

Flintoff was hurt while filming the BBC motoring show at its test track at Dunsfold Aerodrome

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Morgan Will Keep Using Gas Engines 'For As Long As Possible'

Morgan might not be the first name you think of when it comes to electric vehicles, but the boutique British automaker has dabbled with EVs in the past. In 2023, the company showed off an electric Three-Wheeler with 61 horsepower and a 1,540-pound curb weight. Ultimately, though, it never made…

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The 2,000-HP Lotus Evija EV Finally Hits The Road In Production Form

Lotus was supposed to start production of its electric hypercar flagship, the Evija, in 2020. Repeated setbacks postponed its launch by almost five years, but production finally began in 2024. That said, we’re not entirely sure actual customers have taken delivery of this $2.3 million quad-motor, track-honed monster. But Top…

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Top Gear driver The Stig breaks ‘untouchable’ 20-year-old track record

The Stig completed the 1.75-mile figure of eight circuit in 55.9 seconds, beating previous record holder by 3.1 seconds at Top Gear’s test track.

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Aston Martin Valkyrie Breaks Top Gear Track Record for Road Cars

The Valkyrie may be one of the most impractical production cars ever created, but there’s a good reason for that. While it carries a license plate and is street-legal, its true home is the race track. Although hypercar manufacturers often throw around the phrase "race car for the road," few…

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Top Gear Is Attempting to Set an Off-Road World Record

Top Gear might be off the air, but the magazine lives on, and so do the adventures. The crew at Top Gear South Africa are setting out on a trip through Namakwaland, a region on the western side of the country. The goal is to cover 1000 kilometers (621 miles)…

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Matt LeBlanc Drove This Bentley on Top Gear. You Can Buy It

Remember the Matt LeBlanc era of Top Gear? This green Bentley Turbo R might jog your memory—it appeared back in 2019 for the fourth episode of Series 26. LeBlanc drove it on a race track at speed, among other places. And now, you can buy it.

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