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The EPA is allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across the US this summer

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Consumers across the U.S. still will be able to buy higher-ethanol blend E15 gasoline this summer, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday, saving them a little money at the pump but frustrating environmentalists who believe the move potentially harms the air and water. The emergency waiver issued by the EPA prevent...

Porsche Cuts Profit Outlook as US Tariffs, EV Slowdown Bite

Porsche AG said its profit margin will slip into single digits this year, with the luxury-car maker warning about US tariffs and higher costs from weak electric-vehicle adoption.

20 Outdated Car Features That Make No Sense Now

Car design once flaunted features that probably made sense at the time but mostly just puzzle us today. What once seemed innovative has aged into impracticality and awkwardness. You might laugh or cringe at these features. Or maybe even feel a flicker of nostalgia. As technology continues to advance, let's look back at 20 features that have led to the present.

The most interesting European cars we’ve ever spotted in American junkyards

American junkyards are inevitably full of Detroit's finest - but we've unearthed plenty of European models on our travels too

Top rally cars of 1975

Giant VE Day logo displayed in town park

The outline on Mill Meadows, in Henley-on-Thames, was created using a GPS-controlled mini robot.

Spied! C8 Corvette Interior Looks Way Better Without a Wall of Buttons

Our spy photographer captured the cleanest photos yet that confirm the Corvette's interior has undergone a drastic transformation.

21 of the greatest tailfinned cars

Cyberstuck: Tesla Cybertruck rescued after Elon Musk says it works ‘as a boat’

Cyberstuck: Tesla Cybertruck rescued after Elon Musk says it works ‘as a boat’ - Tesla boss claimed electric truck could ‘serve briefly as a boat’ and ‘cross rivers, lakes and even seas’

Our Long-Term Toyota Grand Highlander Crisscrosses the Country

We're 30,000 miles in and have had no significant issues with this family-friendly workhorse.

Zeekr's First Hybrid Looks Like A Cut-Price Rolls-Royce

The Zeekr 9X may not have the badge prestige or the pedigree of a Rolls, but it has presence and performance in spades.

The State Of New York Is Picking A Really Dumb Fight With Tesla

State legislators are trying to hurt Tesla, but it's consumers who will lose in the end.

Major automakers want Congress to bar California 2035 electric vehicle plan

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Major automakers want Congress to bar California's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035 that has been adopted by 11 other states, warning the rules could begin impacting vehicle shipments in a few months. The U.S. House of Representatives will vote later this week on legislation to repeal a waiver granted by the U.S.

Harper and Leung make history with victory in British GT's crazy Silverstone 500

The 2023 series champions returned on a one-off basis at Silverstone and were rewarded with victory after opting for a daring strategy

Leading the charge

EVER since the automobile was invented in 1886, the fundamental engineering principles of cars have remained largely unchanged. For over a century, vehicles have relied on internal combustion engines (ICEs) connected to transmissions that send power to the wheels. While automotive technology has evolved to make cars faster, more fuel-efficient, and high-tech, the basic mechanical structure has remained the same. That is, until now. The world has...

Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma Hybrids Are Quickest in Rear-Wheel Drive

With torque delivered to all wheels, modern four-wheel-drive powertrains are almost always quicker than rear-drive setups—not these two.

20 American Cars You've Probably Never Heard Of

We all know the classic American cars—Mustangs, Camaros, and Corvettes. However, what about the ones that never made it into the spotlight? The oddballs or the cars that quietly rolled off the assembly line and vanished into history. Keep reading to take a look at 20 American cars that flew under the radar but are definitely worth a second look.

2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS midsize SUV is the brand's fastest SS ever

The SS badge has adorned Chevrolets since it debuted on the 1961 Impala SS. The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV SS is the quickest vehicle in the line's history.

2025 Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid

DRIVING from the busy streets of Metro Manila to the peaceful farmlands of Rosario, Batangas, gave us the perfect chance to test the all-new 2025 Kia Sorento Turbo Hybrid. More than just a family SUV, this latest version of the Sorento proves that comfort, fuel savings, and modern design can all come together in one practical and capable package. Under the hood of every variant is a common powertrain: an electrified and turbocharged 1.6-liter...

Jeremy Clarkson reveals unusual ‘true calling’ on Diddly Squat farm

Jeremy Clarkson reveals unusual ‘true calling’ on Diddly Squat farm - ‘I was enveloped in a Ready Brek glow of absolute joy, from the soles of my feet to the follicles on the top of my head,’ he wrote

Hero MotoCorp signs partnership with COSEC Group for Mindanao expansion

HERO MotoCorp, one of the world's largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturers, has officially signed a partnership agreement with COSEC Group to serve the growing mobility needs of Mindanao. The agreement marks a major step in Hero's expansion in the Philippines, as it sets out to make its trusted and affordable two-wheelers more accessible to riders in the south. Led by Mindanao Marketing Director Jairus Ferrer, COSEC Group will handle the...

27 non-Lotus cars engineered by Lotus

India honours Osamu Suzuki posthumously with Padma Vibhushan for revolutionising domestic car market

A towering figure in global automotive history, Osamu Suzuki served as President, Chairman, and CEO of Suzuki Motor Corporation from 1978 until his retirement in 2021 at the age of 91. Under his leadership, Suzuki evolved into a global powerhouse, with a special focus on emerging markets.

I’m a Mechanic: 9 Cars I Would Never Buy and Why They Aren’t Worth It

Consumers often consider the sticker price, features, and design when deciding which car to buy. However, car buyers should also consider hidden problems like transmission, the depreciation...

Stop Riding These 2025 Kawasaki KX 450s Immediately, There's a Crash Hazard

An engine part can fail on certain KX 450 competition bikes.

Man dies after off-road motorbike hits parked car

The man died after being taken to James Cook University Hospital on Sunday, Cleveland Police say.

Shop owner 'devastated' after car crash

"Virtually everything" was destroyed in the Oswestry shop as police hunt pair who fled the scene.

Suzuki's RM Army Boot Camp is Back, Go Learn the Fundamentals

Get down and dirty and learn pretty much everything you need to learn about MX.

Kia Electric Pickup Truck: What We Know So Far About the New EV

Here's everything you need to know right now about Kia's upcoming EV truck.

Marc Marquez fastest at Jerez test on updated Ducati GP25

Ominous signs from six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez as his factory Ducati team gets a first chance to test this season

Mercedes Teases Dedicated AMG EV Performance Sedan with Slinky Shape

The upcoming AMG EV will serve as an indirect replacement for the four-door AMG GT and will take inspiration from the radical Vision AMG concept from 2022.

2025 Mazda BT-50 arrives in the Philippines

THE 2025 Mazda BT-50 has finally made its debut in the Philippines, receiving a mid-cycle facelift to make the Isuzu D-MAX-based pickup even more compelling as competition in the segment continues to heat up. Most of the updates focus on design, helping align the BT-50 with Mazda's newer generation of vehicles. Starting with the front — where most of the changes are — the BT-50 now features a sportier interpretation of the brand's signature...

Foxconn's Model C Is Coming To The U.S.—But It Won't Wear A Foxconn Badge

The iPhone-maker says that it has found a U.S. client that will begin selling the Foxconn-built Model C later this year.

City college loses appeal over public car park use

Activate Learning argued the public had used its car park on weekends for 10 years.

Pedestrians are asking for a more walkable NCR

PEDESTRIANS in Metro Manila risk life and limb every time they commute in the city, without even realizing it. Pedestrian victims of road crashes in the country are estimated to be at seven fatalities per day. Historically and overall, they comprise a little over 30 percent of all road crash deaths annually. These were the findings brought up by the civil society coalition Move as One (MAO) Coalition in a media briefing on April 10. The group...

The 20 Highest Speed Limit Roads In The World

Speed limits differ widely around the world, shaped by each region’s terrain, culture, and road infrastructure. But some places push the limits literally by offering some of the highest legal speeds on the planet. Buckle up as we take you on a journey through the 20 fastest roads on Earth.

How Rovanpera left his rivals to marvel at his Canary Islands speed

Kalle Rovanpera produced a flawless Rally Islas Canarias performance to take maximum points and reignite his World Rally Championship title hopes. As Toyota dominated, it turned into a nightmare outing for Hyundai and M-Sport-Ford, who had no answer to the flying Finn and his team-mates

Four teenagers arrested for vehicle theft

Police urge people to lock their cars and take the keys with them after a rise in vehicle crimes.

Are electric SUVs a good idea?

America’s bestselling gas-guzzler, the Cadillac Escalade, has gone green. But should we just be getting out of cars completely instead?

Built Tough: The 10 Best Ford Trucks & The 10 Worst

Not every Ford truck can handle the weight of expectations. Ask any longtime driver, and they'll tell you that some trucks build loyalty, and others break it. So here's a straight-up look at which models delivered the goods and which ones you'll want to forget ever existed.

12 fab cars with five-cylinder engines

37 futuristic classic cars

How Alex Marquez channelled Marc's fall to grab his chance for first MotoGP win

Things didn’t look promising for Alex Marquez early in the Spanish GP, as he nearly took himself out on the first lap. But he could barely have written a better script for taking a first MotoGP grand prix win

How Sutton succeeded as BTCC tyre theory became inverted

Donington Park’s unusually hot and sunny spring weather posed a challenge to conventional thinking with Goodyear’s tyre compounds at the 2025 BTCC opener. Ash Sutton profited best with a pair of wins, while Tom Ingram was also ever-present on the podium to leave the pair as the early title frontrunners

MIAS 2025: Great show but still a lot of growing up to do

THE Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) held before the Holy Week just turned 20. That's no small feat, especially in a country where auto shows come and go like TikTok trends. MIAS has managed to stick around, draw crowds, and keep car brands coming back year after year. It's earned its title as the country's biggest motor show. But here's the thing — it still doesn't feel world-class. And it's not because we don't have the cars. We do. We've...

XPENG unveils X9; eyes Southeast Asia expansion

CHINESE electric vehicle pioneer XPENG has officially unveiled its forward-looking AI Tech Tree strategy and introduced the 2025 XPENG X9, its flagship intelligent MPV, during a global brand night in Hong Kong. The event marks XPENG's effort to redefine smart mobility and expand its footprint, particularly across Southeast Asia, where it has already established a presence in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore. However, while the...

GM Recalls 887K Trucks and Full-Size SUVs Due to Defective 6.2L V-8s

The voluntary recall and stop-sale involve popular models like the Chevy Silverado, Cadillac Escalade, and GMC Yukon with engines that can lose power or fail.

30 cars built in Africa

Alpine's New Tri-Motor Electric Sedan Samples A110 Sounds

The A390 also loves to get sideways, according to a series of new teaser photos.

30 cars of the British royal family