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Government California now allows residents to wrap their front number plates

California now allows residents to wrap their front number plates

California spent over seven years testing the front plate wrap concept starting with highway patrol cars.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2022
12:47 Races and Chases Every Lamborghini Aventador drag race from base to SVJ

Every Lamborghini Aventador drag race from base to SVJ

Over 10 years of upgrades separate these Lamborghini Aventadors.
By Chris Okula 15 May 2022
Special Editions BMW M4 CSL teaser shows aggressive front end

BMW M4 CSL teaser shows aggressive front end

This is only the third BMW ever to wear the CSL badge.
By Chris Okula 15 May 2022
19:16 Design Former BMW designer offers a critique of the new 7 Series

Former BMW designer offers a critique of the new 7 Series

Stephenson's critique offers some suggestions, but it is far more positive than other recent BMW designs.
By Chris Okula 15 May 2022
02:08 Spy photos Ferrari Purosangue spied during on-road testing

Ferrari Purosangue spied during on-road testing

You can clearly hear the V12 engine powering the camouflaged prototype of the Ferrari Purosangue SUV.
By Brian Potter 09 May 2022
03:34 Races and Chases Audi Q7 V12 TDI Autobahn top speed run is peak diesel

Audi Q7 V12 TDI Autobahn top speed run is peak diesel

Audi had to limit the torque of the powerful V12 to protect the transmission.
By Brian Potter 09 May 2022
Design 2023 Nissan Z has louder exhaust with the automatic transmission

2023 Nissan Z has louder exhaust with the automatic transmission

Nissan had to quiet down the exhaust on manual Zs because they are tested differently thank automatics.
By Brian Potter 09 May 2022
11:36 Interview Richard Hammond comments on his car videos before Top Gear

Richard Hammond comments on his car videos before Top Gear

Richard made car videos for almost seven years before landing his job on Top Gear.
By Brian Potter 09 May 2022
Supercars Bruno Senna drives McLaren Artura on new Miami GP circuit

Bruno Senna drives McLaren Artura on new Miami GP circuit

The new McLaren Artura debuts the future of McLaren road cars.
By Chris Okula 08 May 2022
03:00 Green UK: World's first flying car airport opens, but you can't fly to or from it

UK: World's first flying car airport opens, but you can't fly to or from it

Urban-Air Port has plans to build over 200 locations globally within the next 5 years.
By Brian Potter 02 May 2022
Design Porsche adds dozens of colours to configurator with paint-to-sample feature

Porsche adds dozens of colours to configurator with paint-to-sample feature

Test out over 160 colours on your dream Porsche with the Paint-To-Sample option on the online configurator.
By Chris Okula 01 May 2022
Aftermarket / Tuning Brabus Shadow 900 is a tuned boat with power to spare

Brabus Shadow 900 is a tuned boat with power to spare

The Brabus Shadow 900 can reach speeds over 70 mph and offers endless customizability including a mini bar.
By Chris Okula 01 May 2022
19:50 Green UK: AMG GT 63 S E Performance does 0 to 60 mph in 2.84 seconds

UK: AMG GT 63 S E Performance does 0 to 60 mph in 2.84 seconds

This is the most powerful road going Mercedes-AMG ever built.
By Brian Potter 25 April 2022
14:20 Races and Chases UK: Seven generations of Porsche 911 Turbo fight in drag race

UK: Seven generations of Porsche 911 Turbo fight in drag race

The 992 911 Turbo S has more than double the horsepower of the original 930 Turbo.
By Chris Okula 24 April 2022
08:06 Races and Chases Tesla Model S Plaid vs modified Dodge Demon is a shockingly close drag race

Tesla Model S Plaid vs modified Dodge Demon is a shockingly close drag race

The Tesla Model S Plaid is the quickest production car on sale today with a claimed 0 to 60 mph time of 1.99 seconds.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
Autonomous Cars GM patents student driver car that doesn't need an instructor

GM patents student driver car that doesn't need an instructor

GM's autonomous driving instructor will slowly make features available as new drivers become more capable behind the wheel.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
Concept Cars Aston Martin Valkyrie, Valhalla, and Vanquish have their roots in Gran Turismo

Aston Martin Valkyrie, Valhalla, and Vanquish have their roots in Gran Turismo

The DP-100 concept from Gran Turismo completely changed the course of Aston Martin.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
11:26 Design Lego five-speed transmission build with dyno is an engineering marvel

Lego five-speed transmission build with dyno is an engineering marvel

Turns out grinding gears in your lego transmission sounds just like the real thing.
By Chris Okula 17 April 2022
07:07 Aftermarket / Tuning Watch Richard Hammond roast YouTubers' cars

Watch Richard Hammond roast YouTubers' cars

Richard even has some comments on the Stig's Porsche 911 Turbo.
By Chris Okula 17 April 2022
Celebrity / Entertainment Brie Larson is confirmed for Fast And Furious 10

Brie Larson is confirmed for Fast And Furious 10

The Fast and Furious franchise has been continuously producing films for 21 years.
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
Supercars First C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible sells for $1 million

First C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible sells for $1 million

The winner of the auction can customise their new C8 Corvette Z06 Convertible to their exact specification.
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
08:10 Classics Restored 1920s film shows cars in London, Paris, Berlin, and more

Restored 1920s film shows cars in London, Paris, Berlin, and more

See what driving was like in every major city across the globe in the 1920s.
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
07:50 Races and Chases Opel Kadett Superboss drag races VW Polo GTI in clash of generations

Opel Kadett Superboss drag races VW Polo GTI in clash of generations

The Opel Kadett Superboss weighs 310 kg less than the Polo GTI.
By Chris Okula 10 April 2022
Green Porsche running tests with Taycan to see if it can power ... everything

Porsche running tests with Taycan to see if it can power ... everything

Porsche connected 5 Taycan's to the German power grid to see if they can help support electricity demands.
By Chris Okula 10 April 2022
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