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By Brian Potter

Porsche Mission X EV concept revealed

Porsche wants to own the 'Ring with its new EV hypercar concept

12h ago

By Brian Potter

Clarkson, Hammond, and May drive notoriously ugly cars in new Grand Tour trailer

Clarkson has Mitsuoka Le-Seyde. Hammond drives a Chevy SSR, and May pilots the Crosley.

07 June 2023

By Matt Kew

Aston Martin surprised by Mercedes F1 "rocket ship" in Spanish GP

According to its driver Lance Stroll

07 June 2023

By Brian Potter

2024 Volvo EX30 small SUV debuts as brand's cheapest EV at £33,795

It's also the quickest production Volvo to date with a 0-60 mph time of just 3.4 seconds in EX30 Twin Motor Performance guise.

07 June 2023

By Brian Potter

Tesla Model 3 Project Highland spy shots reveal new headlights, taillights

The updated all-electric saloon was also spotted with Hardware 4 cameras.

08 June 2023

By Brian Potter

Cruise Robotaxi gets stuck in the middle of an intersection, Elon Musk replies

Tesla’s CEO says Cruise’s navigation abilities are “extremely brittle to local conditions.”

07 June 2023

News

Watch a Studebaker Champion coupe get first wash in 42 years

Watch a Studebaker Champion coupe get first wash in 42 years

The owner wants to fix it and make the car a daily driver.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

20:26 Races and Chases

Watch wild police chase with hijacked school bus that ends in cornfield

Watch wild police chase with hijacked school bus that ends in cornfield

No children were on the bus when it was stolen, and nobody was injured in the two-state chase.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

Races and Chases

Bugatti Rimac CEO hits 190 mph in the Triple F Collection's Nevera

Bugatti Rimac CEO hits 190 mph in the Triple F Collection's Nevera

Just a couple weeks away from its delivery, Mate Rimac does some quality control driving in the Triple F Collection's Nevera hypercar.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

Two is better than one? Michigan firm's breakthrough dual battery for EVs

Two is better than one? Michigan firm's breakthrough dual battery for EVs

Michigan startup Our Next Energy plans to unlock 600 miles of range with its trademarked dual-chemistry battery

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

GM's Mary Barra: Tesla's lead temporary, no profitable mass-market EVs

GM's Mary Barra: Tesla's lead temporary, no profitable mass-market EVs

The GM CEO says she doesn't see profitable $30,000 to $40,000 EVs by the end of the decade.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

Aftermarket / Tuning

German tuner gives Porsche 911 Turbo bright body, 848 bhp

German tuner gives Porsche 911 Turbo bright body, 848 bhp

SSR Performance is making just 10 of them.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

2024 Peugeot 3008 shows 21-inch curved screen ahead of September debut

2024 Peugeot 3008 shows 21-inch curved screen ahead of September debut

The small steering wheel gets touch-sensitive controls.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack out of stock after Nurburgring record

Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack out of stock after Nurburgring record

Tesla does not say when the stock will be replenished.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

Kia Tasman trademark could be for new truck for emerging markets

Kia Tasman trademark could be for new truck for emerging markets

The company filed trademark applications for the name in Australia, New Zealand, Uruguay, Costa Rica, and France.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

Next-gen Volkswagen Tiguan and R-Line trim spied with different noses

Next-gen Volkswagen Tiguan and R-Line trim spied with different noses

VW puts obviously fake tailpipes on both of them.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

Future BMW petrol models to drop the "i" from the end of their names - report

Future BMW petrol models to drop the "i" from the end of their names - report

The updated nomenclature will first be seen on the next-gen 1 Series and X3.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

13:16 Races and Chases

12 three-row SUVs drag race before surprise guest arrives to take the win

12 three-row SUVs drag race before surprise guest arrives to take the win

They were grouped into three series of four models before a 13th SUV stole their thunder.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

Dunlop: “People haven’t come near me” as Isle of Man TT Superbike doubts mounted

Dunlop: “People haven’t come near me” as Isle of Man TT Superbike doubts mounted

They “doubted” his ability to win.

By Lewis Duncan 06 June 2023

Russell admits rain/sweat confusion during Spanish GP was "embarrassing"

Russell admits rain/sweat confusion during Spanish GP was "embarrassing"

By Matt Kew 06 June 2023

Take a walk through British motorcycling history at the Craven Collection

Take a walk through British motorcycling history at the Craven Collection

This hidden gem of a museum houses a personal collection of over 250 running, riding motorcycles.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

10:02 Motorsport.com

2023 IOMTT: Birchall Brothers break 120 mph sidecar speed record in race 1

2023 IOMTT: Birchall Brothers break 120 mph sidecar speed record in race 1

The unstoppable brothers Birchall broke the record on the way to claiming their 13th career Sidecar TT victory.

By Brian Potter 06 June 2023

Hamilton and Russell praise Schumacher role in Spanish GP turnaround

Hamilton and Russell praise Schumacher role in Spanish GP turnaround

Late-night simulator session

By Jonathan Noble 06 June 2023

Revamped Mazda2 goes on sale with prices from £17,750

Revamped Mazda2 goes on sale with prices from £17,750

The first examples are already available for delivery.

By James Fossdyke 06 June 2023

Gone in 480 seconds: VW Golf R 333 sells out in eight minutes despite huge price

Gone in 480 seconds: VW Golf R 333 sells out in eight minutes despite huge price

At €76,410, it was more expensive than an Audi RS3.

By Brian Potter 05 June 2023

1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 with 30 miles is for sale at £100,000

1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 with 30 miles is for sale at £100,000

The ultimate C4 Corvette was grossly undervalued until recently.

By Brian Potter 05 June 2023

See how much better a crusty old Lada stops with a DIY exhaust brake

See how much better a crusty old Lada stops with a DIY exhaust brake

A butterfly valve stops the exhaust gasses from escaping.

By Brian Potter 05 June 2023

1965 VW Beetle woodie barn find is the perfect candidate for a quick restoration

1965 VW Beetle woodie barn find is the perfect candidate for a quick restoration

It has a 1940s Ford-style bonnet and a complete woodie estate body.

By Brian Potter 05 June 2023

Genesis adds facial recognition tech to GV60

Genesis adds facial recognition tech to GV60

The GV60 has become the world's first production vehicle that can be unlocked with your face.

By Brian Potter 05 June 2023

Russell: Double F1 podium "a sign of things to come" for Mercedes

Russell: Double F1 podium "a sign of things to come" for Mercedes

George Russell believes Mercedes' double podium at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix is "a sign of things to come" for the team.

By Filip Cleeren 05 June 2023

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