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

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.”

By Brian Potter 14h ago

Toyota GR Prius Concept goes official with aero upgrades

Toyota GR Prius Concept goes official with aero upgrades

It also gets a carbon bonnet, wheel arch flares, and extra lights.

By Brian Potter 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

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

Lancia Delta Integrale EV with 671 bhp is Sebastien Loeb’s World Rallycross ride

Lancia Delta Integrale EV with 671 bhp is Sebastien Loeb’s World Rallycross ride

Two units of the retro creation will compete in the 2023 World Rallycross Championship.

By Iulian Dnistran 03 June 2023

2024 Volkswagen Golf facelift spied showing new headlights

2024 Volkswagen Golf facelift spied showing new headlights

The plug-in hybrid prototype looks production-ready.

By Brian Potter 02 June 2023

2024 Skoda Superb liftback, estate prototypes seen in nearly 40 spy photos

2024 Skoda Superb liftback, estate prototypes seen in nearly 40 spy photos

Both body styles look production ready with just thin camo wrap hiding details.

By Brian Potter 01 June 2023

Volkswagen Golf R 333 limited edition revealed: Yes, 333 cars with 333 PS

Volkswagen Golf R 333 limited edition revealed: Yes, 333 cars with 333 PS

The shockingly expensive hot hatch was revealed at 3:33 PM (German time).

By Brian Potter 31 May 2023

Aftermarket / Tuning

Toyota GR Yaris has its three-cylinder engine tuned to 741 bhp

Toyota GR Yaris has its three-cylinder engine tuned to 741 bhp

That's nearly three times more than the standard 1.6-litre engine produces.

By Brian Potter 30 May 2023

2024 Porsche Panamera spotted working out at the ‘Ring gym

2024 Porsche Panamera spotted working out at the ‘Ring gym

An official debut is expected near the end of the year.

By Brian Potter 30 May 2023

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 28 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

New Mini Cooper S spied on Nurburgring with massive centre exhaust

New Mini Cooper S spied on Nurburgring with massive centre exhaust

Those taillights at the back aren't final.

By Brian Potter 25 May 2023

2024 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa facelift debuts with updated ICE and EV models

2024 Opel/Vauxhall Corsa facelift debuts with updated ICE and EV models

The supermini gets mild-hybrid engines, a new dual-clutch auto, and more electric power.

By Brian Potter 24 May 2023

Hyundai i30 facelift spied in fastback form

Hyundai i30 facelift spied in fastback form

This is going to be the i30's second facelift.

By Anthony Karr 20 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Nissan confirms Leaf successor will be made in UK from 2026

Nissan confirms Leaf successor will be made in UK from 2026

Expected to be a crossover coupe inspired by the Chill-Out concept, the Nissan Leaf successor will be made in Sunderland.

By Dan Mihalascu 20 May 2023

Audi hints at stronger RS3 without electrifying the five-cylinder engine

Audi hints at stronger RS3 without electrifying the five-cylinder engine

The inline-five's swansong could have over 401 bhp.

By Brian Potter 19 May 2023

VW Polo GTI Edition 25 marks a quarter of a century of hot superminis

VW Polo GTI Edition 25 marks a quarter of a century of hot superminis

Production is capped at 2,500 units.

By Brian Potter 18 May 2023

Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition celebrates the stick shift

Mini John Cooper Works 1to6 Edition celebrates the stick shift

Limited to 999 units, all of which have a six-speed manual gearbox.

By Brian Potter 18 May 2023

Refreshed Hyundai i30 spied for first time

Refreshed Hyundai i30 spied for first time

Hyundai keeps the updated model under heavy camouflage.

By Brian Potter 17 May 2023

11:41 Races and Chases

UK: See Toyota GR Supra, GR Yaris face off against rally bike in drag races

UK: See Toyota GR Supra, GR Yaris face off against rally bike in drag races

The bike makes just 72 bhp.

By Brian Potter 17 May 2023

02:39 Races and Chases

2023 Honda Civic Type R laps Hockenheim slower than Megane RS Trophy-R

2023 Honda Civic Type R laps Hockenheim slower than Megane RS Trophy-R

The hot lap wasn't completed by a factory driver.

By Brian Potter 15 May 2023

2024 Porsche Panamera spied up close with deceiving camo

2024 Porsche Panamera spied up close with deceiving camo

We can spot some of the changes under the cleverly applied disguise.

By Brian Potter 12 May 2023

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