Independent reporting on cars, electric vehicles and the road ahead
Is buying out your lease worth it? Run the numbers first
A buyout price is built from residual value, taxes and fees, but the real test is what the car would sell for today, and how you plan to pay for it.
Avi Cohen
What happens to the 2017 Roadster deposits after Tesla’s redesigned car
Owen Fairbrother
Frame, leaf springs and hitch position explain why trucks tow more
Ethan Kowalczyk
GM’s central computer would widen what can be fixed remotely
Graham Pettigrew
Private buyers add 99,676 UK electric cars as petrol costs bite
Renée Castellano
A Bugatti Veyron can empty its tank in 12 minutes, about $136 of gas
Graham Pettigrew
GM executive recalls taking her grandmother’s car keys and says autonomy could spare families that moment
Avi Cohen
Electric
All electric
GM and Ford bet on different EV batteries and factories
Both automakers are copying Tesla and Rivian software, yet GM is betting on its own lab-made cells while Ford licenses chemistry and rebuilds a factory.
Ethan Kowalczyk
Young buyers judge electric cars the way they judge phones
Keisha Holloway
2027 EVs: from a $14,985 Topolino to a $340,000 Cadillac Celestiq
Owen Fairbrother
VinFast vows to stay in the US after selling just 389 EVs
Keisha Holloway
Supercars
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Porsche’s 909 Bergspyder stopped with carcinogenic brakes
Built for Ferdinand Piech and raced only twice in 1968, the featherweight hillclimber used beryllium rotors, a metal the FIA banned from competition.
Graham Pettigrew
Manthey marks 30 years with a 4.2-liter 911 GT3 Cup
Manthey’s two anniversary track cars are limited to 15 units each, and only the 911 gets a bigger engine. Orders close on October 30…
Ethan Kowalczyk
Bentley Arnage T, a 2002 Classic, Reveals the Timeless Allure and Emotional Connection of Luxury Cars
Avi Cohen
1999 Dodge Viper Sparks Automotive Nostalgia: A Rare Find on Bring a Trailer Ignites Enthusiast Excitement
Renée Castellano
Rimac Nevera 2026 Review: How This Electric Supercar Challenges Speed Limits and Redefines Luxury Performance
Renée Castellano
Future
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Ethan Kowalczyk
thyssenkrupp opens Pune hub for steering and chassis tech
More than 120 engineers already work at the new Indian site on embedded software, cybersecurity and chassis systems, with a team of 300-plus in view.
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Ethan Kowalczyk
The importance of eco-friendly cars today
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Ethan Kowalczyk
The best apps for car owners in 2026
As cars become mobile platforms, the question isn’t which app is objectively best but which ones make driving safer and simpler. In 2026, the winners are…
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Ethan Kowalczyk
The impact of autonomous cars on the future
Autonomous cars are poised to reshape how societies move, work and design cities. As companies deploy advanced sensors, machine learning and vehicle‑to‑infrastructure networks, the rise of…
Engines
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Trucks & SUVs
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Porsche brings a twin-turbo V8 to its K1 flagship SUV
Owen Fairbrother
Advice
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A 200 hp hybrid coupe that rewards a driver who keeps their hands busy on wet pavement
A long-term tester on stock all-season tires found the 200 hp hybrid coupe grippy in light drizzle, and…
Windshield repair jumps from $200 to $950 once sensors are involved
Shop computers, ADAS sensors and calibration gear are driving repair bills up, and independent garages say customers absorb…
Hydraulic oil in a gearbox lacks the friction additives
Automatic transmission fluid is a hydraulic fluid, yet its friction additives mean it can serve elsewhere while hydraulic…
How to read a car battery label: CCA, CA, RC and Ah explained
Four abbreviations sit next to the brand on every 12-volt battery, and knowing which ones fit your climate…
News
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Gas-only cars fall below half of global new-car sales
Graham Pettigrew
Audi A8 and Porsche Panamera may share a platform and a plant
Ethan Kowalczyk
Ford’s Hidden Mustang Pickup Is a One-Off Apprentice Project
Graham Pettigrew
GM’s Corvette Oil-Leak Fix Replaces Two Seals, Not the LS6 Engine
Renée Castellano
