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2025 McLaren Artura Spider loses top, keeps performance

One of the truisms of supercar-dom is that convertible versions of the fastest vehicles in the world are always slower and heavier than the coupes they’re based on. As contradictory as it may seem, the lopping off of a seemingly heavy top is the culprit. Besides the fact the various mechanisms that magically drop said top add more avoirdupois than you might think, the fact is a rigid roof plays a large part in chassis stiffness. Its elimination...


Zero’s “Vehicle Control System” Is The Electric Clutch We’ve Been Waiting For

One simply can’t deny the additional grace and finesse provided by a clutch.


The biggest flops in automotive history

Join Autocar for a look at all the cars that failed to live up to great expectations


EV startup Fisker to raise up to $150 million, pauses production

(Reuters) -Fisker said on Monday it would pause production of its electric vehicles for six weeks and raise up to $150 million in funding by selling convertible notes as the startup tries to navigate a cash crunch and weak demand for its cars. The company added that none of its Ocean SUVs were produced in January and its manufacturing partner Magna made about 1,000 vehicles between Feb. 1 and


Is Moto Guzzi Reviving The Stornello Scrambler?

Scramblers are cool as hell, and Moto Guzzi could surely use one in its lineup.


New varieties of tried-and-true vegetables invite gardeners to experiment

Tomatoes, garlic, chives, basil, parsley, thyme and sage have been permanent residents in my garden for ages. But every year, I experiment with new -– or new to me -- crops. Many turn out to be transient, like the Instagram-worthy Voyager tomatoes that disappointed in the flavor department, and the goji berries I couldn’t fit into my diet. But othe...


Overlanding is a style of remote travel that helps some people ‘decompress'

Some call it adventure traveling, others call it overlanding. It's a hobby where people drive vehicles over difficult terrain for long periods. Radio-Canada's Jocelyn Boissoneault hit the trails with an adventure travel enthusiast to learn more.


The Triumphs and Disasters of nameplate revivals

Which revivals got it right, and which fell criminally short? We look at the most famous winners - and losers


Learn how to safely install child car seats

Akisqnuk Health Centre to host child car seat clinic By Chadd Cawson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For those interested in learning how to safely strap in youngsters in car seats, the Akisqnuk Health Centre will be hosting their first free car seat clinic since before COVID began. This crucial seminar on safety will be held rain or shine in ...


QuietKat's New Ranger AWD Will Have You Yearning For Hunting Season

Who needs a buddy to help pack out an elk anymore?


Inspect your garage: Avoid storing these 5 items

The presence of a garage is convenient not only for storing a car but also for many other items. Garages are often transformed into workshops and storage spaces for various belongings. However, accumulating too many things in the garage isn't recommended. Some items should not be stored in your garage, writes Lifehacker. Books, documents, magazines...


Suzuki's Just Dropped the Dates for Its 2024 Motorcycle Demo Tour

Everything from the V-Strom to the all-new GSX-8R will be available for test rides.


Rich Americans keep high-end RV company rolling along

By Timothy Aeppel OXNARD, Calif. (Reuters) - Most U.S. recreational vehicles - those behemoths of the roadway often resembling box cars that accidentally wandered off the rails - roll out of gritty factories in the gray environs of Elkhart, Indiana, and aim to satisfy the wanderlust of largely middle-income customers. Then there's the Bowlus, a very expensive travel trailer that can be towed by


The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron In-Car Tech: PlugShare, Video Games, OTA Updates And More

After several delays, the Volkswagen Group says its software revolution is ready for prime time. We try it out on the new Audi Q6 E-Tron.


20 of the coolest rally cars


2025 Maserati Grecale Folgore brings Italian flair to the EV game

My Maserati’s one fancy car It’s full electric, goes pretty far Huge apologies to Joe Walsh for reworking his song lyrics. To be fair, though, life is good as long as the juice lasts in the Maserati Grecale Folgore, the luxury brand’s first 100 per cent electric sport-ute. Folgore, for the mangiacakes out there, is Italian for “lightning,” and the exceptionally attractive SUV displays both zip and shockingly good range. (OK, I’m sensing...


Dodge muscle cars live on with new versions of the Charger powered by electricity or gasoline

DETROIT (AP) — America’s muscle car culture is adapting to the new world of electric vehicles, but the gasoline-powered high-performance road beasts will be around for at least a few more years. Dodge on Tuesday unveiled two battery-powered versions of the Charger muscle car that will still roar like a big V8 engine without pollution from the tailp...


Canada's Top 5 Cheapest Cars Of 2024 That Won't Drive Your Wallet To Despair

Road trips > financial guilt trips. 🚗


Ford's 'Skunkworks' EV Project Includes $25,000 Truck, Compact SUV: Report

The first model is coming in 2026, and it will be powered by an LFP battery.


18 ’80s automotive icons


The Interesting Junkyard Discoveries of Sonny’s Auto Repair in Blaine, Tennessee

One of America's best-kept secrets is an unassuming salvage yard complete with six decades of history


Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there's a clue why

WASHINGTON (AP) — Women are far more likely than men to get autoimmune diseases, when an out-of-whack immune system attacks their own bodies — and new research may finally explain why. It’s all about how the body handles females’ extra X chromosome, Stanford University researchers reported Thursday — a finding that could lead to better ways to dete...


Rivian R1S And R1T Owners Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers

Plug & charge works, too, and owners don’t even need the Tesla smartphone app.


Driving these 10 car brands will make others think you’re wealthy


How to free your stuck car form the snow without calling a tow truck

Before you call a tow truck to drag your vehicle out of the snow, consider these tips from Nathan Coleman that can help you free yourself.


Intriguing Junkyard Discoveries of Roswell, New Mexico

The charming junkyard gems of Roswell, New Mexico


America's finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic in Wendell, Idaho

A look at some amazing old wrecks


Would your ECD Land Rover restomod go V8, or be EV?

Everyone wants a classic 4×4. Prices of old Land Rovers, Ford Broncos, and Toyota FJs are at record highs, and it’s plain to see why. They have rugged good looks, you get to sit up high, and they visually stand out in a world of blobby, rounded crossovers. The only fly in the ointment is that classic 4x4s are actually rubbish to drive anywhere that isn’t a muddy, rutted track in the forest. They make meagre power from quasi-industrial engines,...


Workers at Tennessee Volkswagen factory ask for vote on representation by United Auto Workers union

DETROIT (AP) — Volkswagen's factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is likely to be the first test of the United Auto Workers' effort to organize nonunion automobile plants across the nation. Workers at the 3.8 million square foot (353,353 square meter) factory on Monday filed paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board seeking an election on unio...


Saint John startup wants its electric motor system in 'everything'

Steve Belyea had been working out how to make his favourite classic cars electric so his grandkids could drive them. Now, he's trying to corner the market on high-performance, electric drivetrains made in Saint John that can power everything from his 1971 VW "Baja Bug" to marine equipment to heavy machinery. Belyea is the CEO for Victory Advanced T...


21 of the longest cars ever


The Junkyard Discoveries of Windsor, Colorado

The junkyard gems of Windsor, Colorado


US to finalize revised EV mileage rating rule in win for automakers, sources say

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Energy Department (DOE) on Tuesday will unveil final rules that will significantly soften its proposal that would have slashed electric vehicles' (EV) mileage ratings to meet government fuel economy requirements in 2027, sources said. The decision first reported by Reuters is a win for the Detroit Three automakers and the United Auto Workers


2025 Porsche Panamera's world-class active suspension defies rough roads

Since it was first shown in Shanghai in 2009, the Porsche Panamera has been revamped a number of times. Now comes the third-generation. While there are some notable stylistic changes, it’s what sits beneath the shiny sheet metal that makes it very different. The roll-out will start with the 2024 Panamera and Panamera 4, and, in the coming months, continue with new E-Hybrids. The big news is the 2025 Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid. Large, luxurious...


What's cheaper, EV or gas? This scholar crunched the numbers

Where you live and how much you drive each day matters when it comes to the cost-effectiveness of an electric vehicle, compared to gas. to A new UBC study crunches the numbers.


Stop Losing Money by Renting Cars: Here’s How to Afford One of Your Own

Young Canadians aren't buying cars, even though it could help them earn more cash each year. Here's how to not break the bank. The post Stop Losing Money by Renting Cars: Here’s How to Afford One of Your Own appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.


Best affordable bikes and accessories for every age group

Looking for a new bike? What kind of lock will keep your wheels safe? Here’s what you need to get biking this spring.


World’s best ever shooting-brakes

Everyone loves a fast wagon - and in this story we're rounding up the very best you've ever been able to buy


EV shift could prevent thousands of premature deaths in kids, report claims

Transitioning to zero-emission vehicles by 2050 could prevent thousands of premature deaths, along with millions of asthma attacks and respiratory illnesses in children.


Far Beyond Ordinary: Treasures of the Lane Motor Museum, Nashville, Tennessee

A look at one of America's most fascinating museums


Mechanic shows how to check if your vehicle has a block heater, says many don't

Saskatoon auto shop owner Raza Dawood demonstrates how to look for a block heater in a vehicle. He says cold weather is a rude awakening for customers with out-of-province or used vehicles without block heaters.


Fold-Up Cars Coming This Summer from Israeli Company, But Wider is Better for Some Things

The classic TV cartoon The Jetsons featured flying cars. But how about another trick George Jetson had - a car that could be folded? Knewz.com has learned that could be on the way this summer, thanks to a project in Israel. You can’t turn it into a briefcase, as Jetson’s car could. But it’s billed as “the world’s first adaptable car.” City Transfor...


5 DIY car maintenance items you can do, and some you shouldn’t do

More and more Canadians are trying to save money by doing DIY auto repairs, and those attempts don’t always end well. From air filters to light bulbs, here are five fixes you can make without compromising the safety or operation of your vehicle.


U.S. EV Registrations Accounted For 7.8% Of The Car Market In January 2024

The year-over-year growth rate slowed down to 15%.


Finally, Suzuki Motor USA Brings Its ATV Business Wholly Into the Fold

SMAC, Suzuki’s ATV manufacturing facility, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Suzuki Motor USA.


Super Cute Honda Cross Cub CC110 Is Ready For Adventures Big And Small

Who wouldn’t love to hit the streets on this?


The wildest cars ever made

Car makers tend to produce safe, dependable designs that won't scare any horses. These are the exceptions


A dog in the car: The complete guide to a relaxed and calm ride with dogs

Merav Gamliel Boshan, a dog trainer, shares tips to help your dog have a comfortable and calm car ride with you.


Death of the gearstick? Advances in technology mean fewer Brits are learning to drive manual cars

A new analysis reveals that the number of people taking their driving test in an automatic car has more than trebled in a decade.


US agency probes driver assistance system use in fatal Ford crash

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it has opened an investigation into a recent Ford Mustang Mach-E fatal crash in San Antonio, Texas, where authorities suspect an advanced driver assistance system was in use. On Friday, the National Transportation Safety Board opened a separate investigation into the Feb. 24 crash, saying