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UK: VW Bus with Audi S3 engine and matching camper has us seeing double

UK: VW Bus with Audi S3 engine and matching camper has us seeing double

The classic Type 2 rig is currently for sale.

By Brian Potter 24 September 2023

Aftermarket / Tuning

Six-wheeled Ford Ranger hybrid upgrade increases max payload to 3,800 kilograms

Six-wheeled Ford Ranger hybrid upgrade increases max payload to 3,800 kilograms

The electric motor produces an extra 282 bhp.

By Brian Potter 24 September 2023

Hamilton suggests using AI to improve stewards' decisions after Verstappen error

Hamilton suggests using AI to improve stewards' decisions after Verstappen error

To help with decisions in matters such as impeding

By Adam Cooper 24 September 2023

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen storms to pole by 0.6s from Piastri, Norris

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen storms to pole by 0.6s from Piastri, Norris

Max Verstappen scorched to a decisive Japanese Grand Prix pole to beat Oscar Piastri by over half a second in Formula 1 qualifying.

By Jake Boxall-Legge 23 September 2023

AlphaTauri F1 team retains Tsunoda and Ricciardo for 2024

AlphaTauri F1 team retains Tsunoda and Ricciardo for 2024

The AlphaTauri F1 team has announced that Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo will remain with the squad in 2024.

By Filip Cleeren 23 September 2023

03:09 Spy photos

Watch next-gen Audi SQ5, S5 Avant prototypes testing in Colorado [UPDATE]

Watch next-gen Audi SQ5, S5 Avant prototypes testing in Colorado [UPDATE]

All of them have quad exhaust pipes, which indicates they are S models. The two estates have different taillights.

By Chris Bruce 23 September 2023

Porsche 911 GTS facelift spied exercising hybrid powertrain in Germany

Porsche 911 GTS facelift spied exercising hybrid powertrain in Germany

Caught outside the Nurburgring, it's also wearing a big fixed wing at the back.

By Christopher Smith 23 September 2023

Case closed: Karma and DeLorean are no longer at odds

Case closed: Karma and DeLorean are no longer at odds

Karma Automotive sued DeLorean Motors Reimagined in 2022. However, Karma now asked the judge to dismiss the case. It was granted.

By Andrew Lambrecht 23 September 2023

FIA to reject three applications for new F1 teams

FIA to reject three applications for new F1 teams

The FIA is expected to reject applications from three of the four prospective new F1 teams.

By Jonathan Noble 23 September 2023

Hyundai Tucson facelift spied while towing

Hyundai Tucson facelift spied while towing

We might see the updated model premiere in the UK in 2024.

By Chris Bruce 23 September 2023

Manufacturing / Production

VinFast to start delivering VF8 EVs to Europe this year

VinFast to start delivering VF8 EVs to Europe this year

VinFast's CEO said the first VF8 electric SUVs will arrive in France, Germany, and the Netherlands in the fourth quarter.

By Dan Mihalascu 23 September 2023

Jaguar EVs will gain access to Tesla Supercharging network

Jaguar EVs will gain access to Tesla Supercharging network

The company announced that its next-generation vehicles will incorporate the NACS charging connector (in North America).

By Mark Kane 23 September 2023

Vettel: No regrets on retiring after realising how small F1 world is

Vettel: No regrets on retiring after realising how small F1 world is

Sebastian Vettel says he has had no regrets about retiring from F1, after coming to realise how small a world grand prix racing is.

By Jonathan Noble 23 September 2023

13:39 Spy photos

Four Mercedes-AMG One hypercars spotted testing together

Four Mercedes-AMG One hypercars spotted testing together

These prototypes were seen in Spain together with an AMG GT 4-Door Coupe.

By Brian Potter 22 September 2023

Los Angeles Auto Show

Kevin Hart bringing his Buick Grand National, other custom cars to LA Auto Show

Kevin Hart bringing his Buick Grand National, other custom cars to LA Auto Show

His collection also includes a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner, a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette, and more.

By Brian Potter 22 September 2023

Hyundai N74 trademark hints at concept-inspired sports car

Hyundai N74 trademark hints at concept-inspired sports car

The N Vision 74 Concept from 2022 had a hydrogen fuel cell that fed power to a pair of rear-mounted electric motors.

By Brian Potter 22 September 2023

2024 Subaru BRZ STI Sport debuts in Japan with hardware upgrades

2024 Subaru BRZ STI Sport debuts in Japan with hardware upgrades

The JDM model now offers EyeSight for cars equipped with the manual gearbox.

By Brian Potter 22 September 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Lexus boss says brand benchmarking Tesla as it develops next-gen EVs

Lexus needs to "humbly look at and learn from" Tesla's achievements, Lexus International President Takashi Watanabe said.

By Brian Potter 22 September 2023

BYD Yangwang U8 is a £122k floating off-road EV that does tank turns

BYD Yangwang U8 is a £122k floating off-road EV that does tank turns

The U8 debuts as a Premium Edition with a 1,180-bhp four-motor extended-range electric powertrain and 621 miles of total range.

By Brian Potter 22 September 2023

Mercedes MBUX update lets you control smart home devices with your voice

Mercedes MBUX update lets you control smart home devices with your voice

The complimentary service is available now.

By Brian Potter 22 September 2023

Peugeot E-5008 spied showing boxy appearance for future EV

Peugeot E-5008 spied showing boxy appearance for future EV

The E-5008 might debut as soon as next year.

By Brian Potter 22 September 2023

2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron lineup debuts with more range, performance

2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron lineup debuts with more range, performance

Updated Audi Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron gain a new 282-bhp rear motor, prices start at £49,915 in the UK.

By Brian Potter 22 September 2023

Lexus is not giving up on saloons as demand is still important

Lexus is not giving up on saloons as demand is still important

The ES accounts for half of the brand's sales in China.

By Brian Potter 22 September 2023

McLaren signs Le Mans winner Hirakawa as F1 reserve driver

McLaren signs Le Mans winner Hirakawa as F1 reserve driver

McLaren has signed Toyota's Le Mans 24 Hours winner Ryo Hirakawa as one of its Formula 1 reserve drivers for the 2024 season.

By Filip Cleeren 22 September 2023

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