AUTOS

Ben Hunt: Newey grounded by Red Bull after Aston Martin unveiling

The fallout from Adrian Newey's unveiling at Aston Martin continues, as the design chief is taken off Red Bull's travel plans

McRae to make UK racing debut in a Radical

Rising rallying star is to make circuit racing outing at Brands Hatch this weekend

We Could Have Safer E-Bike Battery Standards, But Ted Cruz Says No

Apparently, his problem with the bipartisan legislation relates to gas stoves, somehow?

The Honda GB350C Finally Gets A Release Date, As Well as Pricing

Team Red's latest addition to the GB350 line will come in two ultra-classic colorways.

Peugeot evaluating further hypercar upgrades for 2025 WEC season

Despite having introduced an updated car only in April, Peugeot is aware that it needs to bring in more improvements in order to become a competitive force in WEC

The Mercedes-AMG C63 Is Heavily Discounted in Germany

It now costs about as much as a BMW M3 xDrive.

The first-ever cars of the world's most famous automakers

The origins of more than 50 car makers are charted here

22 classic cars used as hearses

What is car hacking, and can it be prevented?

An inevitable consequence of the digital age is car hacking. According to cybersecurity and data platform Upstream, the number and scale of cyber incidents has grown significantly, threatening passenger and vehicle safety and carrying operational implications. Having your vehicle targeted by a cyber criminal can mean getting your key fob blocked, or it can involve a far more serious threat such as having your car's brakes disabled. But while cybercrime involving automobiles has risen exponentially, there are measures you can take to undermine these malicious acts. So, how vulnerable is your vehicle, and what can you do to thwart a car hacker? Click through and find out how vehicles can be hacked, and how to protect yourself.

Someone Just Averaged 93 MPG Coast-to-Coast in a New Toyota Prius

The record-setting run probably didn't include any seven-second sprints to 60 mph.

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi: Is This It?

The bright yellow two-door allegedly has a Cybertruck-like rear light strip.

Why Rivian Bought China's 'Apple Car'

The Xiaomi SU7, sometimes called China's "Apple Car," is making waves. And now it's a benchmark vehicle for Rivian.

16 retro cars and their classic inspirations

Nissan Cuts Production Of its Best-Selling Vehicle

The company is still dealing with bloated inventories.

125 years of Renault

This All-Electric Drift Quad Is Insane, Used to Be Turbocharged

It’s ready to cause chaos no matter where it goes.

Fiat stops production of the electric 500

The Mirafiori plant near Turin (Italy) will no longer produce the Fiat 500e (electric). At least for a month. This pause is linked to a drop in demand. A hybrid version of the model is currently being developed. Sales of electric cars, except in a few countries such as Belgium and the Netherlands, are more than at a standstill. Due to the “serious difficulties” of the electric car market, the Fiat plant in Mirafiori will no longer produce the...

New camera technology to monitor track limits being trialled at Mallory Park

I R Kinetics' system could also offer circuits a range of new ways of generating revenue

Friday favourite: When a BTCC legend taught Tordoff the ropes

Sam Tordoff's graduation to the British Touring Car Championship in 2013 was by all accounts a success and laid the ground for a title challenge just three years later. A driver that holds a claim to being one of the BTCC's all-time greats had a key part in that smooth adaption and today stands out as the 2016 runner-up's favourite team-mate

Verstappen: I could think about driving a Newey-designed Aston Martin

Could Formula 1 world champion reunite with designer Adrian Newey somewhere down the line?

Colapinto crashes out of Azerbaijan GP FP1

The Williams driver followed Charles Leclerc in causing a red flag during a busy first session in Baku

25 star cars of 1984

Possible Corvette Zora Caught Lapping the Nürburgring in Anger

It might look like a ZR1, but there are small details suggesting it's a hybrid.

WRC set to feature a variety of format lengths in 2025

WRC is predicting at least one rally will feature more of an endurance flavour to its format

BMW Shakes Up Its Design Team

Design boss Domagoj Dukec moves to Rolls-Royce.

Toyota Prius Goes Coast-To-Coast: Sets Fuel Efficiency Record

The Prius never had a drinking problem. Now it got close to 100 mpg to set a world record.

Horner: Aston Martin's unveiling of Newey 'premature'

Design guru Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull to join Aston Martin next year

Fiat Shutting Down 500e Plant For Four Weeks Due To Low Demand

The brand also says it will upgrade the factory to produce a hybrid 500 starting in 2025 or 2026.

Trams and their history around the world

Also known as streetcars and trolleys, trams have been transporting people around the world since the late 1800s. They reached their peak in the 1920s when there were over 3,000 in Europe, the Americas, and Australia. But then the personal car was introduced, becoming a serious competitor and causing the decline of this mode of transportation. Luckily for tram-lovers, they made a comeback in the 2000s, with hundreds of new systems being built. So, want to learn more about the history of trams? Then check out the gallery!

Why McLaren's half-baked team orders solution will invite more confusion

McLaren’s Baku weekend began almost exactly how Monza ended last time out in Formula 1 2024: focused intensely on its team orders tactics. But where clarity seemed to finally arrive, ambiguity followed on media day in Baku. Here’s how this could yet be costly for the orange team…

LTO summons rider for vlogging on SLEX

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) yesterday issued a show-cause order on a motorcycle rider for entering the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and uploading his illegal act on social media. The rider, who is a vlogger, was ordered to appear at the LTO Law Enforcement Service on Sept. 16. LTO chief Vigor Mendoza condemned the act of the motorcycle rider. The rider uploaded a video of him passing through the SLEX even if he...

WEC Fuji: BMW leads Porsche and Cadillac in tight FP2

BMW tops a fiercely competitive second practice at WEC Fuji from Porsche and Cadillac

Alpine now has a leader who will "take a bullet for the team" - Oakes

The Enstone-based Formula 1 team has a "clear vision" under new management, says team boss Oakes

John Fedellaga on his brand of drag, showcasing it in 'Drag Race Philippines,' and lessons learned from the show

[Ed's note: Contains spoilers] "Drag Race Philippines" just streamed the much-awaited Rusical episode of Season 3, which saw the queens stage a "Wicked"-inspired musical and use the famous Filipino blanket for the runway challenge. It shockingly sent John Fedellaga home and on the Friday following his elimination, the queen from San Francisco went on a Zoom call with the press, where she sounded gracious in her defeat. John admits to being...

The Rivian R1T Is Safest Truck The IIHS Has Ever Tested

But it's also the first electric truck to receive an IIHS rating, so we'll see if can hold onto its title.

Porsche Macan Electric: EPA Range Figures Released

Even the Macan Turbo is a range monster for the performance you get. And a longer-range base model is on the way.

Over P1/liter rollback in fuel prices seen anew next week

Motorists should expect another round of decrease in fuel pump prices to be implemented by petroleum companies in the coming week. “Another rollback will be experienced by the motorists next week, September 17,” Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau Assistant Director Rodela Romero said on Friday. The estimated pump price reductions, based on international oil trading in the past four days, are as follows: Gasoline - P0.90 to P1.20...

15 awful car names

Hybrid teaching

Just when I was getting used to taking the point-to-point (P2P) bus from Ayala One to UP Town Center, the system started to fail. Buses caught in traffic would be late or, worse, miss scheduled departure and arrival times. When a bus was decommissioned for repair, it starts a chain reaction affecting all the routes for the day. Such is life for commuters in Metro Manila these days. The upside is that authorities have finally seen the light and...

Suzuki Katana Gets Bold New Colors, Little Else

If you like your rides blue or silver, then this one’s for you.

Volvo’s Car Subscription Program Is Dead

Care by Volvo brought in new customers for the automaker, but now it’s all about “operational efficiencies.”

Fewer Americans Want EVs, But Not For The Reasons You Think

It's the economy, stupid. That and some other things.

20 dead American car brands

Watch Lando Norris Lap Silverstone in a McLaren P1 Made of Lego

It has over 300,000 Technic pieces, 768 Lego motors, and one nervous F1 driver at the wheel.

PH's First Self-Driving Bus Is Here-And You Can Ride It for Free

Is this the future of commuting?

China Tells Automakers: Keep The Best EV Tech At Home

Plus, China's V2G pilot program to balance the electrical grid and dealership service is unprepared for revenue shifts with EVs.

The 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Costs Way More Than Last Year

You'll pay $2,500 more for the cheapest trim, and the hybrid starts over $30,000.

Tesla Autopilot Trainers Were Told To Ignore ‘No Turn On Red’ Signs: Report

The automaker reportedly wanted its driver assistance system to “drive like a human, not a robot that’s just following the rules.”

21 of the greatest V12 classic cars

15 cool classic cars with massive wings