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Chinese startup Xiaomi aims to topple Porsche’s lap times at the ‘Ring A high performance version of the SUV7, dubbed Ultra, packs 1,527 hp Xiaomi said it plans to set an official Nürburgring lap time in October Smartphone giant Xiaomi this week revealed a prototype for a hardcore version of its first car, the SU7

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E Performance puts power above all else The plug-in hybrid has 805 hp and 1,047 lb-ft, but it’s heavy Pricing hasn’t been released, but expect a bill for over $200,000 when it comes time to pay Between two farms outside of Mercedes’ proving grounds in Immendingen, Germany, I pull

Stellantis is developing creative aerodynamic features for electric trucks A deployable rear diffuser could serve a dual purpose that makes it a step This would make active aero dynamics also a functional feature while parked Stellantis may be planning a new technology for its future electric pickup trucks that would improve both aerodynamic efficiency and practicality.

The Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept’s third-row jump seats might see production Ram filed a patent for the third-row jump seats The jump seats fold up into the back wall of the cab when not in use Unveiled during 2023 CES, the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept previewed the automaker’s future electric pickups. One of

The Honda Element could return A Honda patent filing reveals an Element-like vehicle with a camper attachment A patent filing doesn’t guarantee the Element returns, but the drawing gives an idea what it could look like if it did The quirky Honda Element crossover could make a comeback, if a recent patent filing is anything

GM might deploy drones to scout off-road trails ahead of a vehicle The drones could relay a recommended route back to the vehicle Rivian’s filed a patent for a drone system to assist with off-roading as well General Motors wants to use drones to help drivers navigate challenging terrain. A GM patent application for “drone-based

Tesla’s Cybertruck gained off-road modes via an over-the-air software update Cybertruck’s off-road modes include Overland, Baja, and Wade The off-road modes also enable the mechanical locking differentials The Tesla Cybertruck now features an off-road mode that gives the stainless-steel EV trail-ready capability. Tesla announced that the off-road mode would be pushed to Cybertrucks via a

Ads from streaming services might prompt destination suggestions in Google Maps in the future. Google hasn’t commented whether it’ll see the light of day. Google filed a patent for the concept in 2020. Google is working on a “content-aware audio navigation” feature that would suggest destinations based on ads playing on the radio or streaming

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a hill climb, but much more Goodwood Festival of Speed gets a theme each year The weather at the Goodwood Festival of Speed can change on a dime Auto enthusiasm spreads far beyond our borders. It’s a worldwide phenomenon, with car shows, races for old cars and new, gatherings,

The model likely to be called Ioniq 9 will arrive in 2024 as a three-row electric SUV The Ioniq 9 may share its platform, powertrain, and packaging with the Kia EV9 The Hyundai Ioniq 9 would sit alongside the three-row Palisade in dealer showrooms Hyundai has confirmed that its electric three-row crossover SUV will debut

Ford created “night drive mode” and patented the idea “Night drive mode” would limit vehicle speeds after dark; it’s aimed at first responders The system would use a light sensor that limits speeds after dark Ford has developed a “night drive mode” that limits vehicle speeds after dark. The nighttime speed limiter was disclosed by

Ariel redesigned the Nomad The off-road sports car sports a similar look, but is new from the chassis to the powertrain Ariel hasn’t said when the new Nomad will arrive in the U.S. The Ariel Nomad has received a full redesign, with nearly every component of the unique off-road sports car changed in some way.

The Auto Union designed a 16-cylinder sport sedan that never got built Audi, the automaker’s successor, just built it The Auto Union Type 52 debuted at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed In the 1930s, Audi predecessor Auto Union designed a 16-cylinder sports sedan, but never built it. Ninety years later, it will finally make

2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 Pro joins lineup as a track-focused coupe Enhanced cooling and aero defines the AMG GT 63 Pro Pricing will come closer to the AMG GT 63 Pro’s launch in 2025 The performance wizards at Mercedes-Benz AMG have cranked out yet another AMG GT coupe variant. On Thursday, the 2025 Mercdes-Benz

The Polestar Concept BST previews a potentially hotter Polestar 6 The Polestar 6 is an electric convertible set to arrive in 2026 Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath has confirmed more BST editions  The Polestar 6 is still two years away from production and the start-up automaker’s already showing variants in concept form. On Thursday, the Polestar

The 2025 Porsche 911 GTS brings a hybrid into the sports car lineup Porsche 911 GTS hybrids have 532 hp and 449 lb-ft of torque and do 0-60 mph in 2.9 seconds The 2025 Porsche 911 costs $122,095 while the hybrid GTS costs $166,895 A Porsche 911 hybrid seems like the answer to a question nobody asked. Hybrids

Production of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman ends in 2025, Macan in 2026 The electric Porsche Macan costs $80,450 and is on sale now An electric 718 Boxster and Cayman replacement debuts this year with production starting in 2025 Two years, That’s how long the stay of execution will be before some of

Mini will use the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed running in the U.K. from July 11-14 to present a prototype of its upcoming John Cooper Works E, the new high-performance version of the electric Cooper hatch. The latest Cooper has been launched with both electric and gas powertrains, and the JCW grade will also offer

BMW is out testing a prototype for what appears to be an electric sports car, though it isn’t clear where the car might sit in the automaker’s lineup. The prototype is in the shape of a largish coupe with a wedge profile, and features a relatively tall ride height. The prototype is also fitted with

Volkswagen has been spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Atlas, and the new midsize SUV already appears to be at a late stage of development. It’s expected to debut next year as a 2026 model for the U.S. The current Atlas has been on sale since the 2018 model year, and its sales have

Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole in the Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined exhibit Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole in the Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined exhibit Exhibit showcases five Corvettes rescued from a sinkhole that opened 10 years ago National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, sits on top of a vast cave

Following a thorough investigation, Koenigsegg has determined the cause of a fire that resulted in one of the company’s $3 million Jesko hypercars burning to the ground in Greece in mid-June. In an Instagram post made on June 20, Koenigsegg CEO and founder Christian von Koenigsegg said a leak of hydraulic fluid on the road

When it comes to sports cars, small and light is the ideal. Heavy battery packs make that hard to achieve with EVs, but U.K.-based Nyobolt claims to have the solution. Nyobolt has developed battery tech that allows for ultra-fast charging, which the startup believes will obviate the need for big battery packs. If drivers can

2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron goes on sale in November for about $15,000 less than the Porsche Macan EV Audi’s PPE architecture has more efficient and powerful motors than other SUV E-Trons SQ6 E-Tron benefits from an available air suspension with adaptive dampers An underground parking garage below the cobblestone streets of San Sebastian, Spain’s old

Polestar follows up the 3 SUV with a coupe-like 4 with seats for five It’s fast but flappable: the 4 has scalding electric power, but the ride needs fine-tuning With Android firmware and wireless Apple CarPlay—and ambient lighting themed on the solar system—it’s a tech-forward statement Will a small sales network and tariffs spike early

The GranCabrio Folgore is the only electric convertible available in the U.S. Faster and more fluid, the electric GranCabrio Folgore one-ups the gas-powered Trofeo The $206,995 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore arrives this fall  The invite said we’d get to experience both the electric 2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore and gas-powered GranCabrio Trofeo convertibles. But the extra hook

New GTS version kicks in 493 hp, 486 lb-ft of torque Porsche claims 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds, top speed of 171 mph It’s $126,895 for the Cayenne GTS SUV, $131,495 for the Coupe Porsche took its scalpel to the wildly successful Cayenne just last year. And while it updated the SUV extensively for 2024,

Porsche Taycan electric sedan recall affects more than 31,000 models The front brake hoses may develop cracks over time and leak fluid Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake hoses at no charge Porsche has issued a recall of its Taycan electric sedan due to the chance of brake fluid leaking, something that could

Fernando Alonso commissioned a one-off car from the Q by Aston Martin personalization program The Aston Martin Valiant is a lighter, more extreme version of the Valour Only 38 Aston Martin Valiants will be built Aston Martin late on Tuesday revealed the Valiant as a more hardcore follow up to its Valour sports car launched

The RS Q8 performance SUV returns to the U.S. for the 2025 model year The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 returns as well, tuned to 591 hp or 630 hp in the RS Q8 Performance Audi estimates a 0-62 mph time of 3.6 seconds The Audi Q8 received a mid-cycle update for 2024, but the high-performance RS