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Design DS design boss wants to get rid of all screens in future interiors

DS design boss wants to get rid of all screens in future interiors

He also described the current trend of having too many screens as "a little bit stupid."
By Brian Potter 20h ago
Patents Toyota GR GT3 patent images could preview production model

Toyota GR GT3 patent images could preview production model

The Japanese automaker is currently developing the GT3 model.
By Brian Potter 28 June 2022
Recalls Toyota bZ4X already recalled for wheels that could come off

Toyota bZ4X already recalled for wheels that could come off

The Subaru Solterra is also affected by the same issue.
By Brian Potter 27 June 2022
09:11 Design Tiny rotary engine spinning at 30,000 rpm sounds insane

Tiny rotary engine spinning at 30,000 rpm sounds insane

If you're finding excuses to love the Wankel rotary, this is one of them.
By Brian Potter 26 June 2022
Manufacturing / Production BMW M promises the manual transmission will live on

BMW M promises the manual transmission will live on

With people actually ordering manual M2s, the company is determined to keep the stick shift alive.
By Brian Potter 26 June 2022
03:40 Safety Ford Fiesta doesn't like to turn in the moose test

Ford Fiesta doesn't like to turn in the moose test

The testers concluded that the result was due to the hatchback's tyres.
By Brian Potter 26 June 2022
08:38 Aftermarket / Tuning Rolls-Royce Phantom 6x6 conversion proves the world has gone mad

Rolls-Royce Phantom 6x6 conversion proves the world has gone mad

It's like a posh monster straight out of a Mad Max movie.
By Brian Potter 26 June 2022
00:48 Goodwood Festival of Speed Watch electric Spéirling almost break Goodwood's hill climb record

Watch electric Spéirling almost break Goodwood's hill climb record

It was an astounding performance from the mini Batmobile, but the VW ID. R still reigns.
By Brian Potter 26 June 2022
03:38 Supercars 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06's exhaust note explained in short video

2023 Chevy Corvette Z06's exhaust note explained in short video

Chevy wants you to feel and hear the Z06 in every way possible.
By Brian Potter 23 June 2022
Teasers Volkswagen ID. Aero Saloon Concept teased before 27 June debut

Volkswagen ID. Aero Saloon Concept teased before 27 June debut

The production version of VW's first fully-electric saloon will be initially sold in China.
By Brian Potter 22 June 2022
03:51 Classics Amazing barn find has rare Talbot, Delahaye models in huge collection

Amazing barn find has rare Talbot, Delahaye models in huge collection

A lot of French classics and one Spanish coupe from the 1920s are ready for a new home.
By Brian Potter 21 June 2022
00:37 Motor1.com Original Videos Mercedes-AMG celebrates 55th anniversary with cars and stars

Mercedes-AMG celebrates 55th anniversary with cars and stars

Affalterbach launches a new brand campaign marking AMG's 55-year corporate history.
By Brian Potter 21 June 2022
Rumours Hyundai Veloster production ending in July - report

Hyundai Veloster production ending in July - report

Let's pour one out for the quirky South Korean hatchback.
By Brian Potter 20 June 2022
Design Lambo design boss: Electrified cars will still “look like spaceships”

Lambo design boss: Electrified cars will still “look like spaceships”

Despite electrification, future Lamborghini supercars will come with an "emotional performance."
By Brian Potter 20 June 2022
08:13 Races and Chases UK: Rolls-Royce Dawn faces Bentley Continental GTC Speed in posh, open-top drag race

UK: Rolls-Royce Dawn faces Bentley Continental GTC Speed in posh, open-top drag race

These two heavyweights tried to smoke each other in utmost opulence.
By Brian Potter 20 June 2022
02:01 Goodwood Festival of Speed Adorably short electric car aims for 0 to 60 mph in under 1.5 seconds

Adorably short electric car aims for 0 to 60 mph in under 1.5 seconds

The mini Batmobile wants to set an overall record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
By Brian Potter 20 June 2022
Motorsport.com Two-door Nissan Leaf with bonkers aero to tackle Pikes Peak

Two-door Nissan Leaf with bonkers aero to tackle Pikes Peak

The electric hatchback received performance upgrades for this year's hill climb event.
By Brian Potter 18 June 2022
07:49 Records BMW M3 Touring's record-setting lap at the 'Ring captured on video

BMW M3 Touring's record-setting lap at the 'Ring captured on video

The first-ever long-roof M3 has been marking its place in history even before its official debut.
By Brian Potter 18 June 2022
Supercars Mate Rimac shows images of the first Nevera registered

Mate Rimac shows images of the first Nevera registered

The Croatian CEO recalls some numbers connected to the development of the electric hypercar.
By Brian Potter 16 June 2022
08:54 Supercars Aston Martin Valkyrie Pro hits Laguna Seca for eargasmic laps

Aston Martin Valkyrie Pro hits Laguna Seca for eargasmic laps

The British hypercar sounds absolutely amazing both from the inside and on flybys.
By Brian Potter 16 June 2022
Spy photos Alfa Romeo Giulia facelift spied hiding minute changes at front

Alfa Romeo Giulia facelift spied hiding minute changes at front

This could be the final iteration before the Italian saloon moves on as an electric model.
By Brian Potter 14 June 2022
Spy photos 2023 Honda Civic Type R caught strolling before debut this month

2023 Honda Civic Type R caught strolling before debut this month

A hot hatch pair are seen on a public Japanese thoroughfare.
By Brian Potter 14 June 2022
02:00 Spy photos Next-gen Mercedes E-Class spied waiting at red Light

Next-gen Mercedes E-Class spied waiting at red Light

Mercedes is surely taking its time to develop the next E-Class.
By Brian Potter 13 June 2022
16:23 Weird UK: Watch old luxury saloons go off-road because why not

UK: Watch old luxury saloons go off-road because why not

Who says low-slung posh machines aren't capable to go off-road?
By Brian Potter 13 June 2022
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