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By Adrian Padeanu

Ferrari F40 lifted by crane on yacht in Monaco is the biggest flex

It'll be on display this weekend during the F1 race.

27 May 2023

By Brian Potter

UK: Tesla Model Y owner explains why she tried filling it up with petrol

Tesla CEO Elon Musk defended her on Twitter, noting that it "happens from time to time," and that "habits die hard."

25 May 2023

By Anthony Karr

Watch new Ford Ranger and VW Amarok drag race five other trucks

The two trucks have identical powertrains in this seven-way battle.

27 May 2023

By Anthony Alaniz

Next-gen Mini Cooper five-door rendered based on first spy shots

It should borrow styling cues from the three-door version.

27 May 2023

By Megan White

Verstappen: Honda's Aston Martin F1 move "a bit of a shame"

As Honda's collaboration with Red Bull comes to an end.

26 May 2023

By Anthony Alaniz

See Ferrari LaFerrari battle McLaren Senna in high-powered drag races

The Ferrari’s hybrid V12 faces off against McLaren’s twin-turbo V8.

27 May 2023

News

F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen survives late rain to win as Alonso gambles

F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen survives late rain to win as Alonso gambles

Max Verstappen overcame a sudden downpour at the Monaco GP to claim his fourth F1 victory of 2023, beating Fernando Alonso by 27.9s.

By Jake Boxall-Legge 1m ago

First Aston Martin DB12 sold for £1.3 million at charity auction

First Aston Martin DB12 sold for £1.3 million at charity auction

The supercar will be signed by Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso.

By Anthony Karr 6h ago

See this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 LS6 barn find hiding in Utah

See this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454 LS6 barn find hiding in Utah

One of 4,475 made with the LS6 motor, it's a well-optioned and well-used survivor.

By Mark Webb 6h ago

Aftermarket / Tuning

VW Amarok Beast 2.0 with huge lift is ready for all-terrain duty

VW Amarok Beast 2.0 with huge lift is ready for all-terrain duty

The jacked-up truck rides on massive 33-inch tyres.

By Adrian Padeanu 6h ago

Kia dealers claim ladder-frame pickup truck coming in 2025 - report

Kia dealers claim ladder-frame pickup truck coming in 2025 - report

It's allegedly codenamed "TK" and will get a diesel engine.

By Adrian Padeanu 6h ago

First African-designed EV to debut in 2026, made by UK-based Atlas

First African-designed EV to debut in 2026, made by UK-based Atlas

The electric car will be built in Morocco, according to the company.

By Iulian Dnistran 6h ago

UK: VW Beetle pickup truck built on a BMW E46 estate is oddly appealing

UK: VW Beetle pickup truck built on a BMW E46 estate is oddly appealing

It took 18 weeks, and also borrowed parts from a Ford F-150, Peugeot 206, and Porsche Cayman.

By Mark Webb 6h ago

Volvo EX30 leaked ahead of official reveal next month

Volvo EX30 leaked ahead of official reveal next month

The EX30 will be Volvo's new entry-level EV.

By Ben O'Hare 6h ago

20:26 Races and Chases

2023 BMW M2 faces off against an Audi RS3 in an epic performance showdown

2023 BMW M2 faces off against an Audi RS3 in an epic performance showdown

It's an all-wheel drive vs. rear-wheel drive battle between two incredibly fast, capable, and evenly matched performance cars.

By Mark Webb 6h ago

Wolff jokes Monaco crane operator 'from Cirque du Soleil' after F1 floor reveal

Wolff jokes Monaco crane operator 'from Cirque du Soleil' after F1 floor reveal

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has joked that famed circus act “Cirque du Soleil” was responsible for craning Lewis Hamilton’s car.

By Matt Kew 6h ago

F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen beats Alonso to pole by 0.084s; Perez last

F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen beats Alonso to pole by 0.084s; Perez last

Verstappen crushed Alonso's hopes at the death of the session.

By Jake Boxall-Legge 23h ago

08:26 Races and Chases

See Ferrari LaFerrari battle McLaren Senna in high-powered drag races

See Ferrari LaFerrari battle McLaren Senna in high-powered drag races

The Ferrari’s hybrid V12 faces off against McLaren’s twin-turbo V8.

By Anthony Alaniz 27 May 2023

Races and Chases

Watch new Ford Ranger and VW Amarok drag race five other trucks

Watch new Ford Ranger and VW Amarok drag race five other trucks

The two trucks have identical powertrains in this seven-way battle.

By Anthony Karr 27 May 2023

Toyota Gazoo Racing teases mysterious concept ahead of Le Mans reveal

Toyota Gazoo Racing teases mysterious concept ahead of Le Mans reveal

What if it's a Prius?

By Adrian Padeanu 27 May 2023

Corporate / Financial

Tesla files: 100 GB of confidential data leaked to German newspaper

Tesla files: 100 GB of confidential data leaked to German newspaper

More than 23,000 files sent by a whistleblower include over 1,000 accident reports involving unintended acceleration, phantom braking.

By Dan Mihalascu 27 May 2023

Next-gen Mini Cooper five-door rendered based on first spy shots

Next-gen Mini Cooper five-door rendered based on first spy shots

It should borrow styling cues from the three-door version.

By Anthony Alaniz 27 May 2023

2024 BMW 5 Series, i5 get in-car gaming by AirConsole

2024 BMW 5 Series, i5 get in-car gaming by AirConsole

The platform lets you turn your smartphone into a video game controller.

By Anthony Karr 27 May 2023

Alonso: Aston Martin can win F1 titles before Honda joins in 2026

Alonso: Aston Martin can win F1 titles before Honda joins in 2026

Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin doesn't need to wait for works partner Honda's arrival in 2026 to fight for Formula 1 titles.

By Filip Cleeren 27 May 2023

Ferrari F40 lifted by crane on yacht in Monaco is the biggest flex

Ferrari F40 lifted by crane on yacht in Monaco is the biggest flex

It'll be on display this weekend during the F1 race.

By Adrian Padeanu 27 May 2023

Williams asks fans to vote on special Gulf F1 livery

Williams asks fans to vote on special Gulf F1 livery

The Williams Formula 1 team has asked fans to vote on a special Gulf livery that will be used later this season.

By Adam Cooper 27 May 2023

Tesla Model Y was the world's best-selling car in Q1 2023

Tesla Model Y was the world's best-selling car in Q1 2023

According to JATO data compiled for Motor1, the Model Y was the first electric car to lead global sales for a period.

By Brian Potter 26 May 2023

UK: See Aspark Owl EV set two new speed records at almost 200 mph

UK: See Aspark Owl EV set two new speed records at almost 200 mph

The fully electric Japanese hypercar had the fastest-ever recorded average speed for an EV over the eighth and quarter mile.

By Brian Potter 26 May 2023

2024 Corvette E-Ray, Cadillac LMDh racer star on Forza Motorsport cover

2024 Corvette E-Ray, Cadillac LMDh racer star on Forza Motorsport cover

The game will launch with over 500 cars.

By Brian Potter 26 May 2023

Watch a see-through Nissan Z engine show off its internal workings

Watch a see-through Nissan Z engine show off its internal workings

Nissan chrome-plated components like the pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft for this demonstration

By Brian Potter 26 May 2023

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