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Official 2023 BMW 3 Series debuts: Smoother face, curved display, more tech

2023 BMW 3 Series debuts: Smoother face, curved display, more tech

Engine options remain the same for this mid-cycle refresh.
By Brian Potter 15h ago
Teasers New BMW 3 Series teaser promises facelifted saloon is coming soon

New BMW 3 Series teaser promises facelifted saloon is coming soon

Will it look any different than the i3 that already debuted in China?
By Brian Potter 20h ago
03:15 Safety Kind citizens stop rolling car after driver suffers medical emergency

Kind citizens stop rolling car after driver suffers medical emergency

Numerous people saved the day when this Mazda drifted into a busy Florida intersection.
By Brian Potter 16 May 2022
Rumours Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR could be the world's most expensive car at £116m

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR could be the world's most expensive car at £116m

If true, the fabled Uhlenhaut coupé has obliterated the previous mark set by a Ferrari 250 GTO.
By Brian Potter 13 May 2022
Technology A robot turned this flood damaged SUV into an art car in 30 minutes

A robot turned this flood damaged SUV into an art car in 30 minutes

ABB's PixelPaint robot has 1,000 nozzles and sprays just millimetres above the car.
By Brian Potter 13 May 2022
Teasers Maserati MC20 Convertible could debut on 25 May

Maserati MC20 Convertible could debut on 25 May

Images on social media have a similar theme to the MC20 Cabrio teaser from 2021.
By Brian Potter 13 May 2022
Official One-off McLaren Artura honours Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of reign

One-off McLaren Artura honours Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years of reign

McLaren Special Operations created a special colour and badge for Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee.
By Brian Potter 12 May 2022
Official VW launching electric truck, SUV under revived Scout brand in US

VW launching electric truck, SUV under revived Scout brand in US

Production of an electric Scout pickup and SUV should begin in 2026.
By Brian Potter 12 May 2022
04:19 Spy photos BMW M4 CSL video, spy photos reveal interior and hint at 'Ring run

BMW M4 CSL video, spy photos reveal interior and hint at 'Ring run

Automatic transmission and rear-seat delete are confirmed.
By Brian Potter 11 May 2022
Spy photos Ferrari SF90 Versione Speciale spied hiding numerous aero upgrades

Ferrari SF90 Versione Speciale spied hiding numerous aero upgrades

The revised boonet is inspired by the 488 Pista.
By Brian Potter 11 May 2022
15:21 Classics F-150 Lightning with 2JZ faces Eclipse in Fast and Furious dyno battle

F-150 Lightning with 2JZ faces Eclipse in Fast and Furious dyno battle

Both vehicles are tributes to the original film, and they aren't stock.
By Brian Potter 06 May 2022
19:03 Races and Chases See police use Grappler on fleeing suspect to end car chase

See police use Grappler on fleeing suspect to end car chase

Once it's hooked up, there's no hope of running.
By Brian Potter 06 May 2022
Humour Ford, Kia, and others celebrate Star Wars Day with May The 4th posts

Ford, Kia, and others celebrate Star Wars Day with May The 4th posts

Even the NHTSA is in on fun.
By Brian Potter 05 May 2022
Spy photos New BMW i5 spy photos catch the EV saloon up close, inside and out

New BMW i5 spy photos catch the EV saloon up close, inside and out

It looks like production headlights are now installed.
By Brian Potter 05 May 2022
02:15 Celebrity / Entertainment Kiss frontman Paul Stanley auctioning his 2022 Corvette Convertible

Kiss frontman Paul Stanley auctioning his 2022 Corvette Convertible

It's the first production Corvette for 2022, and it comes with a guitar autographed by the Starchild himself.
By Brian Potter 04 May 2022
Official Honda Civic Type R prototype will have US debut on 1 July at Mid-Ohio

Honda Civic Type R prototype will have US debut on 1 July at Mid-Ohio

A camouflaged test car will turn some laps and be on display during the IndyCar race weekend.
By Brian Potter 04 May 2022
16:33 Supercars C8 Corvette Z06 revving up reminds us its engine is far from ordinary

C8 Corvette Z06 revving up reminds us its engine is far from ordinary

The 5.5-litre DOHC V8 spins to 8,600 rpm.
By Brian Potter 03 May 2022
Crashes / Wrecks 2006 Ford GT allegedly crashed by driver unfamiliar with manual trans

2006 Ford GT allegedly crashed by driver unfamiliar with manual trans

The owner reportedly didn't have insurance on it, either.
By Brian Potter 03 May 2022
Official Land Rover Defender 30th Anniversary Edition is a $76k homage To 1993

Land Rover Defender 30th Anniversary Edition is a $76k homage To 1993

Only 500 will be built for North America.
By Brian Potter 03 May 2022
10:35 Design Stunning International LoneStar semi-truck looks wonderful in wood

Stunning International LoneStar semi-truck looks wonderful in wood

It has 10 wheels, leaf spring suspension, detailed stacks, and that glorious LoneStar grille.
By Christopher Smith 01 May 2022
Spy photos Next-gen Hyundai Kona spy photos capture the SUV's digital interior

Next-gen Hyundai Kona spy photos capture the SUV's digital interior

We expect a full reveal in 2023.
By Brian Potter 29 April 2022
10:00 Design Lego Flintstone RC car is part art, part science, all awesome

Lego Flintstone RC car is part art, part science, all awesome

The bespoke build is packed with Technic pieces and went through several revisions.
By Brian Potter 28 April 2022
Official 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic debuts with 543 bhp, RWD, and a manual

2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic debuts with 543 bhp, RWD, and a manual

It's based on the 911 Turbo S.
By Brian Potter 27 April 2022
Official Ford Taurus still lives, gets a hefty makeover for Middle East market

Ford Taurus still lives, gets a hefty makeover for Middle East market

The 2023 model features a digital cockpit, 2.0-litre EcoBoost power, and Mustang-themed taillights.
By Brian Potter 27 April 2022
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