We have previously mentioned that Alpine will compete with a specially modified A110 in this year’s edition of Pikes Peak, and now we get to see what they have come up with. The car is designed solely for the competition, and as we can see, it has been given a lot of aerodynamic gadgets, including […]
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Teaser for Volkswagen Golf R 333
A year ago, Volkswagen released the Golf R 20 Years model, which celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Golf R. In this model, they had increased the power of the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine to 333 horsepower. Now, they have done it again, and on May 31st, they will present the special edition Golf R 333 […]
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Rolls-Royce stops producing the Dawn model
It’s time to say goodbye to the “world’s quietest convertible” – the Rolls-Royce Dawn. The manufacturer has now ceased production of the model and there is no direct replacement planned. Rolls stopped taking orders for the Dawn in March of last year, but production has only now ceased since all ordered cars have been delivered. […]
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McLaren is developing a new hybrid system
The next member of McLaren’s Ultimate Series family will feature a completely new hybrid system paired with a new V8 engine. The new system is said to weigh 70 percent less than the one currently in use, and the new flagship supercar will be inspired by Formula 1. The car, which is expected to be […]
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Jonny checks out an impressive collection of vehicles
Jonny Smith from The Late Brake Show visited Cheshire to meet Tony, who has an impressive collection of vehicles. He has built it up over 30 years and only buys what he likes, trying to drive the cars as much as he can. It all started with a brand new 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera he […]
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New images of the Tesla Cybertruck may scare away customers
The Tesla Cybertruck is soon to begin production if everything goes according to plan, and new images have surfaced of a car that looks to be closer to production-ready. One of the many features that distinguishes the Cybertruck is the fact that its body is made of stainless steel, a material that is difficult to […]
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VinFast receives a bag of new money
The richest person in Vietnam is Pham Nhat Vuong, who is also the founder of the electric car manufacturer VinFast. He has now injected another billion dollars into the company, while $1.5 billion goes to the parent company Vingroup in a new financing round. The money will be used for expansion into global markets such […]
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The world’s first unmanned vehicle store has opened
Electric vehicle brand NIU, which sells motorcycles and mopeds, has now opened an unmanned showroom with these vehicles in Stockholm. It is the first of its kind in the world and is made possible by a high-tech AI security system. This combines camera and audio systems that can, among other things, alert if an unidentified […]
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Now there’s an extra big Defender
Do you think the regular Defender is a bit too small? Lucky for you, now there’s an extra big variant! The Defender 130 Outbound has grown in every dimension, based on the new Defender 130 which has a V8 engine with 500 PS, taking the big car to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. But the […]
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Lamborghini talks a bit about Revuelto
This clip from Lamborghini explains how the latest supercar Revuelto was created. Rouven Mohr, the CTO, and Mitja Borkert, the Head of Design, take us behind the scenes and share how they came up with the model and the challenges they faced. Lamborghini has already sold out two years of production for the Revuelto.
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BMW i5 can change lanes with a head movement
BMW has allowed some media outlets to test drive the upcoming electric car i5 and shown off some more of its technology. As expected, it will be packed with various features that you will either love, hate, never use, or become addicted to. One thing the car will be able to do is change lanes […]
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Sharper version of Ferrari SF90 Stradale in the works
An even more high-performance version of Ferrari’s already high-performance SF90 Stradale model is in the works. It will have a big wing on the rear trunk, more focus on aerodynamics, and even more power – likely over 1000 horsepower. The new version may be named SF90 VS or SF90 Versione Speciale. A prototype that is […]
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Mercedes: Electric cars are the future, not e-fuels
There is a lot of talk about e-fuels as an alternative since not all vehicles can switch to electric overnight. But it is not something that Mercedes will focus on. In a statement, CEO Ola Källenius said that electric cars are the future for them, not e-fuels. Synthetic fuel may be useful for cars that […]
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This is the McLaren 750S
In December last year, McLaren stopped production of the 720S model. It was to be replaced by the 750S and now the covers are off. And underneath it was – a 720S with more power and less weight. However, 30 percent of the components in the car are said to be new, but it looks […]
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Skoda previews six upcoming electric cars
Like many others, Skoda’s future is electric and the manufacturer is now previewing six upcoming fully electric models. In addition to the next generation Enyaq, there’s also the Elroq which will replace the Karoq next year, and a new entry-level model with a price tag of 25,000 euros set to arrive in 2025. This is […]
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Lucid has started testing the Gravity SUV on public roads
After the Air, Lucid Motors will launch the Gravity SUV. It will have room for up to seven people and they promise it will go further than any other electric SUV on the market. The tests on the roads in the USA have now begun, and the car has been driven on a track, which […]
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This is the new Mercedes E-Class
The wait is over, and Mercedes now presents the new E-Class. Although it’s about new design and lots of advanced features that make the ride comfortable and safe, that’s not exactly what they’re showcasing when the car is unveiled. Instead, it’s the ability to play Angry Birds on one of the screens, the car having […]
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Hyundai showcases rolling infotainment screen for cars
We have previously seen both computers and phones with rolling screens, and now Hyundai Mobis also wants to implement this invention in cars. The screen they present is available in up to 30 inches and the idea is that it will roll down into the dashboard when not in use, which might be a nice […]
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The race car with 1,600 horsepower: Bugatti Bolide soon ready
The racing car Bugatti Bolide has now begun full testing on the track before deliveries to the first customers take place in 2024. Bolide was first unveiled in 2020 as a concept car that seemed as reasonable to put into production as the Lamborghini LM002. But Bugatti has certainly kept its foot on the gas […]
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For sale: Ford GT with only 54 miles
The Ford GT was launched in 2005 as a modern interpretation of the legendary GT40. It’s not an excessively rare car, but what is rarer is examples that haven’t been driven much. Now there’s one that’s going under the hammer. This Ford GT is one of 2,011 cars produced for the 2006 model year. The […]
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Now you can unlock your BMW with your Android phone
BMW Digital Key Plus is now available for all Android devices, a feature that was previously exclusive to Google’s Pixel phones. The new feature allows users to lock, unlock, and start their BMW without taking their phone out of their pocket. Digital Key Plus uses the phone’s ultra-wideband chip to communicate with the car, providing […]
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Electric Bentleys will have twice the power
Bentley will also be electrified in the future, and a manufacturer like this cannot launch something meek just because it runs on electricity. CEO Adrian Hallmark says they will not just take an existing electric car and put their emblem on it, but it should feel like a Bentley in every way and perform better […]
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N premieres at Goodwood
Summer is approaching, and there will be things happening in several places. One of them is that Hyundai will unveil the performance version N of the electric car Ioniq 5. This will happen at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which has become a place for many car manufacturers to showcase their news. This year, the […]
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Einride launches its electric truck in the UK
Einride is now launching its self-driving electric truck in the UK, and the first commercial partner there is the PepsiCo brand Walkers. They will transport goods with the trucks between factories in Leicester and Coventry. It is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 1600 tons over a three-year period. The trucks will drive […]
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Land Rover teases new Rover Sport SV
On May 31st, Land Rover will present the new Range Rover Sport SV and this is the first teaser for the performance-focused luxury SUV. It is said that this will be the fastest, most dynamic, and technologically advanced Sport yet. Under the hood, the car is expected to feature the same 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine […]
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Cupra presents Tavascan
The Tavascan concept from 2019 has now resulted in a production version with the same name. This will be Cupra’s first fully electric SUV coupe and second electric car after Born. Born is essentially a Volkswagen ID.3 with a slightly more stylish appearance, while Tavascan is a Volkswagen ID.5 GTX with the same theme. However, […]
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Rivian is developing its own electric motor to speed up deliveries
Like many others, Rivian buys its electric motors from Bosch. But the semiconductor shortage persists and Bosch simply cannot deliver everything that Rivian needs. To avoid being stuck with lots of half-finished cars, Rivian has therefore started to manufacture its own motors. These are slightly simpler than Bosch’s equivalent and contain fewer semiconductors. The new […]
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BYD’s new electric car is really cheap
One of BYD‘s latest electric cars is the Seagull model and even though it may not stand out in terms of design, there are quite interesting things under the hood. It is a small car and therefore you do not need a very large engine, and physically there is not enough space for a large […]
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A new electric Japanese sports car designed by Shiro Nakamura
AIM is a Japanese company focused on vehicle development. It was founded in 1998 and the company is best known for developing engines for endurance races such as Le Mans. Now they present the fully electric sports car EV Sport 01, which has been designed by Shiro Nakamura, the man behind the lines of the […]
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Cupra Tavascan premieres on April 21
At 6:30 pm, Cupra will unveil the new electric model Tavascan in Berlin. This will be the brand’s first all-electric SUV coupe, and underneath the hood, it will have the same components as the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX. As expected, the production version will be slightly more toned down than the concept shown in 2019.