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  1. BMW M5 Facelift Spotted at Nürburgring With Glowing Brakes

    BMW's updated M5 has been caught testing at the Nürburgring, with its brakes glowing under heavy track abuse. The facelifted super sedan will bring a major …

    · 4 min

  2. Volvo Extends XC40 Life With Major 2027 Update

    Volvo has announced a substantial second facelift for its 40 series SUVs, bringing new styling, a larger 11.2-inch touchscreen with Google Gemini AI, and upgraded safety …

    · 4 min

  3. GM ZZ632/1000 Crate Engine Listed at No Reserve

    A 632ci V8 crate engine, the most powerful GM has offered, is up for auction in North Dakota with no reserve and zero miles.

    · 3 min

  4. Private Licence Plate Networks Raise Surveillance Fears Beyond Police Cameras

    Private automated licence plate recognition networks in the United States hold billions of vehicle sightings, with data sold to insurers, lenders and repossession firms, raising concerns …

    · 5 min

  5. Congressman Demands Answers on Tesla FSD After 43 Sleeping-Driver Videos

    US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi has given Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy until September 30 to explain what the Department of Transportation is doing about Tesla's Autopilot and …

    · 5 min

  6. BMW iX5 Hydrogen Targets Sub-Five-Second Sprint

    BMW's hydrogen fuel cell SUV prototypes have entered real-world testing, with the production model targeting a 0-62mph time under five seconds and a range of 466 …

    · 4 min

  7. Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gets New Rear Camera and IQ.Drive Upgrades for 2027

    Volkswagen has rolled out its latest IQ.Drive driver assistance system across 2027 models including the electric ID. Buzz van, which gains a new rear view camera …

    · 4 min

  8. BMW i3 Electric Sedan Arrives at BMW Welt with M Sport Package

    The new BMW i3 electric sedan has entered series production and is now on public display at BMW Welt in Munich, featuring the M Sport Package …

    · 5 min

  9. BMW's New 3 Series and i3 Share a Look but Not a Platform

    BMW is preparing two versions of its core sedan that appear nearly identical but use entirely different architectures: the combustion-powered 3 Series on the CLAR platform …

    · 5 min

  10. Croatian Robotaxi Service Removes Safety Driver in Commercial First

    A commercial robotaxi service in Zagreb has begun operating without a human safety driver, marking a significant step for autonomous mobility in Europe while Tesla's Cybercab …

    · 4 min

  11. Volvo XC40 and electric siblings get first major facelift in nine years

    Volvo has revealed a comprehensive facelift for the XC40, EX40 and EC40, introducing a reimagined front end, updated interior technology and a new active safety system …

    · 4 min

  12. Genesis GV90 Adds Pop-Up 24.6-Inch OLED Cinema Display

    Genesis has equipped its flagship GV90 SUV with a retractable 24.6-inch OLED screen and a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, turning the cabin into …

    · 5 min

  13. Kojima's Physint Moves to Xbox After PlayStation Cancellation

    Hideo Kojima's action-espionage project Physint will be published by Xbox instead of Sony, Microsoft has announced, after PlayStation Studios cancelled the game in mid-June. The deal …

    · 5 min

  14. BMW M350 xDrive Out-Torques F80 M3 Competition

    The new BMW M350 xDrive delivers 428 lb-ft of torque, surpassing the F80 M3 Competition's 406 lb-ft, as mild hybrid technology closes the gap between M …

    · 5 min

  15. Tesla Plans Robotaxi Service Loaners for Customers

    Tesla is considering offering robotaxis as service loaners, potentially replacing rental cars or Uber credits for customers whose vehicles are being repaired.

    · 5 min

  16. BMW M350 gains power from hybrid system rather than new engine

    BMW's upcoming M350 3 Series uses the same updated B58 engine as the X3 M50, with power gains coming from retuned turbocharging and the 48-volt mild-hybrid …

    · 4 min

  17. Nissan to revive Pixo name for new electric city car

    Nissan will unveil a new entry-level electric city car called Pixo on 23 September, based on the Renault Twingo and positioned below the Micra in its …

    · 2 min

  18. Geely and Renault develop combustion engine for deep-water wading

    Geely and Renault have developed a combustion engine capable of deep-water wading, a feature typically reserved for electric powertrains in off-road vehicles.

    · 4 min

  19. Volkswagen ID Polo arrives with £22,445 price and 282-mile range

    Volkswagen has launched the production version of its ID Polo electric supermini, priced from £22,445 and offering a class-leading 282-mile range as it takes on the …

    · 4 min

  20. Tesla Cybercab hides virtual joystick for manual driving

    A Tesla Cybercab rider discovered a hidden manual driving mode on the robotaxi's touchscreen, revealing a virtual joystick that allows hand control despite the vehicle having …

    · 5 min