• Toyota remains top-selling carmaker in 2024 with 10.8M sales

    Updated: 2025-01-31 19:00:00
    Toyota ended 2024 with global sales of 10.8 million vehicles, including those from its premium Lexus brand, small-car subsidiary Daihatsu, and commercial vehicle division Hino Motors. Despite a 3.7% decline from the previous year, Toyota maintained its position as the world's largest automaker by sales volume for the fifth consecutive year...

  • Morgan provides first look at new flagship coming in 2025

    Updated: 2025-01-31 15:00:00
    British sports car marque Morgan is gearing up to introduce a new flagship model that's set to replace the Plus Six, which ended production last year. Known for its blend of classic design and modern engineering, Morgan is currently testing prototypes on public roads as it fine-tunes the new flagship model, which is slated for a debut in the...

  • Officine Fioravanti returns with Ferrari F40 handling pack

    Updated: 2025-01-31 13:45:00
    Officine Fioravanti has revealed the Alte Prestazioni handling pack for the Ferrari F40 Officine Fioravanti has developed bespoke suspension for the F40 that incorporates Öhlins dampers Officine Fioravanti's handling pack also includes a front lift system For many folks who have a passion for all things automotive, the Ferrari F40 represents...

  • Polestar transforms its EVs into Arctic Circle rally cars

    Updated: 2025-01-31 13:30:00
    Polestar is looking north with rally-ready versions of its current lineup of electric vehicles. The automaker started down this icy road in 2022 with the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle concept, which featured modifications for snow and ice driving. Now that concept has been joined by Arctic Circle versions of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 SUVs, with all...

  • Renault Filante looks like an electric Batmobile, aims for efficiency record

    Updated: 2025-01-31 12:30:00
    Renault has revealed the Filante Record 2025 concept The electric single-seater will be used for an attempt at an efficiency record in the first half of 2025 The concept serves as a rolling laboratory as well as a nod to Renault's earlier record cars Renault has revealed an electric concept car that looks like something Batman would drive if he...

  • Ford targets outright win at Le Mans from 2027 with LMDh car

    Updated: 2025-01-31 11:46:01
    Ford will enter the FIA World Endurance Championship's premier Hypercar class in 2027 Ford will compete with a factory team running a new LMDh race car Ford will be chasing the outright win at Le Mans for the first time since 1969 Ford is returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans to take on Ferrari and a host of other leading automakers for top...

  • 2027 Audi RS 5 Avant plug-in hybrid spied again

    Updated: 2025-01-31 10:00:00
    Audi's outgoing A5 family consists of coupe, convertible, and liftback body styles, but a new A5 generation, revealed last year and due this spring or summer for the 2026 model year, only features the liftback plus a new wagon body style in most markets, while China also gets a new sedan body style. High-performance RS 5 versions of both the...

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E aims to dominate at 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb

    Updated: 2025-01-31 01:15:00
    Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year with another one-off demonstrator, this time based on the Mustang Mach-E. The automaker confirmed plans to take on Pikes Peak for a third time in a row Thursday in a brief statement, adding that Romain Dumas will drive the Mach-E demonstrator. The Frenchman also drove Ford's...

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype previews potential future of racing

    Updated: 2025-01-31 01:15:00
    Ford on Thursday showed what its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV might look like as a NASCAR race car. The prototype is designed to look like a Mach-E, but is actually built around a carbon-fiber tub chassis with components from a current NASCAR Cup Series car, including the suspension, brakes, steering, and wheels, Ford said in a brief statement...

  • Ford returns to Pikes Peak in 2025, with a twist on Mustang Mach-E

    Updated: 2025-01-31 01:15:00
    Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an electric vehicle this year, aiming for another impressive EV showing at the legendary race. The automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release that it would send a new one-off demonstrator based on the Mustang Mach-E to the 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, scheduled for late June. It...

  • Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype gallops past gasoline

    Updated: 2025-01-31 01:15:00
    Ford on Thursday unveiled a prototype Mustang Mach-E electric SUV outfitted for NASCAR racing. The prototype, revealed at a preview event for the automaker's 2025 motorsports activities, is a Mach-E in name only and doesn't have much in common with the Mach-E road car. It combines Mach-E style bodywork with a carbon-fiber tub chassis and...

  • Mitsubishi reportedly working on small electric SUV

    Updated: 2025-01-30 16:22:00
    The first of several planned new Mitsubishi electric vehicles will be a small electric SUV, Automotive News reported on Sunday. This new model will arrive in the U.S. in the second half of 2026, according to the report, which cites comments from Mitsubishi executives to dealers at the 2025 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) show in New...

  • Ford supercharges the Megazilla V-8 to over 1,000 hp

    Updated: 2025-01-30 14:30:00
    Ford has revealed the Megazilla 2.0, a supercharged 7.3-liter V-8 rated at over 1,000 hp Ford said the engine is designed for competition use For street use, Ford has a new supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 rated at over 800 hp Ford has taken its already formidable Megazilla V-8 crate engine to the next level with the introduction of the supercharged...

  • Polestar Arctic Circle collection looks like Swedish rally cars

    Updated: 2025-01-30 13:30:00
    A couple years ago Polestar gave its engineers a unique challenge: design a Polestar 2 optimized for the harsh winter conditions in the company's home of Sweden. The result was the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle, a one-of-a-kind concept inspired by the performance and capabilities of winter rally cars. The popularity of the original concept persuaded...

  • GM says its EVs are now "profit positive"

    Updated: 2025-01-30 13:00:00
    Not counting some long-term costs, GM EVs became profitable in Q4 High-priced Cadillac Escalade IQ and GMC Sierra EV models contribute to that 2024 GM EV sales summed about 189,000 for the year; GM targets 300,000 in 2025 General Motors claims that, by at least one metric, its electric vehicles achieved profitability in the fourth quarter of 2024...

  • Ford GT40 entered in pivotal 1966 Le Mans race can be yours

    Updated: 2025-01-30 12:00:00
    RM Sotheby’ will sell a Ford GT40 Mk II on behalf of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum at its upcoming Miami auction The car raced in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Ford famously triumphed over Ferrari The current estimate is between $8 million and $11 million The 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans marked a pivotal point in motorsports...

  • Tesla V4 Supercharger locations now output up to 325 kw

    Updated: 2025-01-30 12:00:00
    Tesla pushed an update to Supercharger V4 posts allowing 325-kw peak with Cybertruck True 500-kw, 800-volt charging comes later, with V4 cabinets Peak will be brief, but enough to shave a few minutes off total charge time Tesla claims to be getting 325 kw of power from its V4 Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. But if you're a Cybertruck...

  • 2027 Audi RS 5 spied with new details

    Updated: 2025-01-30 10:30:00
    The redesigned 2026 Audi A5 will soon spawn a high-performance RS 5 flagship The new RS 5 will come with liftback and wagon body styles Power will likely come from a plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a twin-turbo V-6 Audi has a new A5 headed to showrooms shortly as a 2026 model, and once again there will be a high-performance RS 5 flagship...

  • 2025 Polaris Slingshot arrives with new look and more power

    Updated: 2025-01-30 05:30:00
    The 2025 Polaris Slingshot has been revealed with a round of updates Power in the 2025 Slingshot comes from a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder delivering up to 204 hp Pricing for the 2025 Slingshot starts at $24,999, excluding destination The Polaris Slingshot is about to enter its 10th year on the market, and Polaris plans to continue its tradition of making...

  • DOT contradicts itself, claims cleaner cars will jeopardize safety

    Updated: 2025-01-29 19:35:00
    Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has ordered NHTSA to reconsider fuel economy standards DOT says higher fuel economy standards will lead to higher prices and therefore an older, less-safe fleet Previous Trump agencies said higher mpg brought cost reductions and safety improvements The Trump administration is wasting no time in attempting to...

  • Rezvani Retro almost ready to show first 911-based RR1

    Updated: 2025-01-29 18:15:00
    Rezvani's new division, established to build modern cars with retro styling, is almost ready to unveil the first completed example of its debut creation, the Porsche 911-based RR1. On Wednesday, the new Rezvani Retro division announced that the first production RR1 will debut on Feb. 5. The RR1 is based on the current 992-generation 911, with a...

  • Honda reportedly planning sub-$30,000 EV, might be US-built

    Updated: 2025-01-29 16:45:00
    Honda could be reversing course on plans for an affordable electric vehicle, and may even build it in the U.S., according to a new report by Nikkei. The report says Honda plans to launch a small EV costing less than $30,000 in the U.S., as early as next year. This new EV will also reportedly be U.S.-built, likely to avoid new tariffs on imported...

  • Volkswagen ID.7 canceled for US due to "challenging EV climate"

    Updated: 2025-01-29 15:59:00
    The Volkswagen ID.7 electric hatchback is no longer coming to the U.S., leaving the VW brand with just electric two vehicles in its U.S. lineup for now. The ID.7's cancellation was first reported by The Car Guide, and then confirmed to Green Car Reports by VW spokesperson Mark Gillies. "Due to the ongoing challenging EV climate, Volkswagen has...

  • BMW M3 CS Touring performance wagon packs 543 hp

    Updated: 2025-01-29 14:51:33
    BMW has revealed its first M3 CS Touring The limited-edition wagon develops 543 hp from a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 Prototypes for the next-generation M3 are already testing in public view BMW has taken the performance of its M3 Touring station wagon sold overseas up a notch with the launch of a hardcore CS version. The new M3 CS...

  • 2026 BMW iX gains entry-level model, refinements throughout

    Updated: 2025-01-29 06:49:37
    Every BMW iX has more range for 2026 The iX SUV gets a price cut with an expanded lineup; it now starts at $76,325 The updated iX will arrive in the second quarter The 2026 BMW iX electric crossover gets refreshed styling, improvements to range and power, and an effective price cut thanks to a new entry-level grade, BMW announced Tuesday. The new...

  • View Interior Photos of the 2026 BMW iX

    Updated: 2025-01-28 23:01:00
    See the interior of the 2026 BMW iX from every angle.

  • View Exterior Photos of the 2026 BMW iX

    Updated: 2025-01-28 23:01:00
    See the exterior of the 2026 BMW iX from every angle.

  • 2026 BMW iX Adds Range and Dramatically Drops Base Price to $76,325

    Updated: 2025-01-28 23:01:00
    On top of reducing the price more than $10,000, BMW redesigned the beak and reworked the drivetrain to eke out roughly 15 extra miles per charge.

  • 2026 BMW iX

    Updated: 2025-01-28 23:01:00
    Review, Pricing, and Specs

  • BMW M3 Touring Teased as an Even More Hardcore High-Powered Wagon

    Updated: 2025-01-28 22:24:00
    The M3 CS Touring is expected to follow the same formula as the M3 CS sedan that was sold in 2024, which means extra power and less weight.

  • Report: Mitsubishi Is Planning to Launch an Electric SUV in 2026

    Updated: 2025-01-28 22:05:00
    Mitsubishi aims to reenter the EV market next year with a crossover related to the upcoming Nissan Leaf replacement.

  • 2025 Lucid Gravity has Tesla NACS port, gets Supercharger access Jan. 31

    Updated: 2025-01-28 21:52:00
    Lucid is ready to roll out Tesla Supercharger access for its 2025 Gravity electric SUV. Lucid committed to adopt the Tesla-developed NACS charge port in November 2023, and said in September 2024 that the Gravity would get a NACS port sometime this year, shortly after the start of production. The automaker on Tuesday confirmed that every Gravity...

  • 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S

    Updated: 2025-01-28 21:37:00
    Review, Pricing, and Specs

  • 2025 Volvo XC90 Hybrid

    Updated: 2025-01-28 21:26:00
    Review, Pricing, and Specs

  • 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid

    Updated: 2025-01-28 19:18:00
    Review, Pricing, and Specs

  • 2025 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander: How They Compare

    Updated: 2025-01-28 19:00:00
    Since the 2025 4Runner is available with third-row seating and now has a wheelbase that matches the family-friendly Highlander's, here's how the two match up.

  • BP opens first 400-kw TA travel center location, along I-95

    Updated: 2025-01-28 16:00:00
    BP on Monday unveiled the first of more than 40 planned electric-vehicle charging hubs to be co-located with TravelCenters of America (TA) highway rest stops. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, along the busy I-95 corridor, the first site features six CCS DC fast chargers, configured into 12 bays that each offer a connector. BP, which acquired TA...

  • Will Trump's LNG push help prime a hydrogen economy?

    Updated: 2025-01-28 12:00:00
    The Trump Administration is looking for new markets for exported liquefied natural gas (LNG), a push that could further prime the hydrogen economy the Biden Administration began laying out. The day he took office, Trump issued an executive order that, among other provisions, called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to end a pause on considering...

  • Polestar 6 convertible pushed back to after Polestar 7

    Updated: 2025-01-28 05:03:00
    The Polestar 6 electric sports car will arrive after the recently confirmed Polestar 7 SUV, meaning it will likely miss the original 2026 launch window. The news was first reported by Australia's CarExpert and subsequently confirmed to Green Car Reports by Polestar spokesperson Mike Ofiara. "The highly anticipated Polestar 6 will arrive at a later...

  • 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S

    Updated: 2025-01-27 20:28:34
    Review, Pricing, and Specs

  • Inside Nissan’s Treasure Trove: The Heritage Collection

    Updated: 2025-01-23 22:17:25
    Despite its current financial woes, Nissan holds one of the most celebrated automotive histories in Japan. Along with that rich legacy comes a treasure trove of iconic vehicles, each playing a role in shaping Nissan’s storied past. Fortunately for me and a small group of 30 others, we were granted an exclusive, hour-long window to […] The post Inside Nissan’s Treasure Trove: The Heritage ollection appeared first on Speedhunters.

  • JDM Meets USDM In An Ex-Demo Integra Type R

    Updated: 2025-01-21 19:00:14
    Like this 1996 Honda Integra Type R, which casually appeared during my recent shoot with a five-door-converted EK Civic Ferio sedan built by X-Point Import Co. in Chiba. Honda owners tend to gravitate toward each other, much like the liquid metal pieces of a T-1000 Terminator. Rule #6 of Speedhunting: Always ask what you’re looking at. Unless […] The post JDM Meets USDM In An Ex-Demo Integra Type  appeared first on Speedhunters.

  • Small Packages, Big Things: Tokyo Auto Salon 2025’s Top Kei Car Creations

    Updated: 2025-01-17 04:00:29
    There’s something irresistibly fun about tiny vehicles designed to look like supercars. They’re guaranteed to put a smile on your face every time. Specifically, I’m talking about wild kei car creations like this Honda Today from 1988, which has gull-wing doors and a 12A rotary engine swap, built by RE Amemiya and Bomex. I’m not […] The post Small Packages, Big Things: Tokyo Auto Salon 2025’s Top Kei Car reations appeared first on Speedhunters.

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