China’s Driverless Revolution
Beijing has unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate the deployment of autonomous vehicles, signaling a revolutionary chapter for self-driving technology in China. At the heart of the new framework, announced through the state-backed Beijing Daily, is a green light for driverless vehicles that pass stringent road testing and safety assessments to apply for road trials, […]
Ford Puma is UK’s best seller – again
Move over sports cars and supercars, if you want to know what’s truly making waves on UK roads in 2024, it’s all about the versatile, feature-packed, and increasingly tech-savvy best-selling cars of the year. In a market where practicality and value often reign supreme, these vehicles have clearly struck a chord with British drivers, with […]
New year, New Career – how about one in the auto industry
The automotive industry is revving up like never before, offering a diverse array of jobs that span people-facing roles, technical expertise, creative design, and managerial mastery. From being hands-on with engines to shaping the future of mobility, there’s something for everyone. Here we drive into some of the most exciting careers the auto world has […]
Legendary 1969 Porsche 917K Race Car Heading to Auction
Steve McQueen’s Iconic Race Car up for grabs. For those with a few dollars left after Xmas, a piece of cinematic and motorsport history is set to cross the auction block this January in Kissimmee, 2025. The 1969 Porsche 917K, widely recognized as one of the most iconic race cars of all time, will be […]
An 80-Year-Old Grandma’s Mazda RX-7 FD: A Heartwarming Farewell to a Legend
In an automotive tale that feels straight out of a feel-good movie, 80-year-old Naoko Nishimoto from Nagasaki, Japan, has made headlines for her touching connection to her 1997 Mazda RX-7 FD. After 25 years of loyal ownership, Nishimoto recently bid an emotional farewell to her beloved sports car, a silver beauty she affectionately called “Seven.” […]
Diddly squat – quite literally
Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop (aka Clarkson’s Farm) is living up to its name as the financial woes pile higher than any mound of manure in the Cotswolds. Once the darling of curious tourists and petrolhead fans of Jezza, the shop’s value has plummeted by nearly half in the span of a year, now […]
BYD’s Denza, Unplugging Luxury for the Southern Hemisphere
BYD’s luxury sub-brand Denza has apparently got its compass set towards the Southern Hemisphere. Scheduled for a 2025 debut, Denza’s entrance will herald a new era of high-end electrified mobility in Australia (and Australasia?), making waves in a rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market . EVDirect, BYD’s Aussie distributor, has confirmed that Denza is poised […]
Travo the new name for Toyota Hilux?
All-New Toyota Hilux ‘Travo’ Set to Redefine the Pickup Scene in 2025 Toyota is gearing up to launch the latest iteration of its iconic Hilux model, now carrying the intriguing suffix “Travo.” According to reports from Thailand, the highly anticipated update might hit the market later this year. A recent trademark filing for the “Hilux […]
5 Cars that go from 0-100km/h in 2 seconds or less
When it comes to sheer acceleration, only a select few cars have managed to breach the 2-second mark for 0-100 km/h. Here’s a look at five cars that not only redefined speed but also left an indelible mark on the world of high-performance vehicles. In fact, these car are so fast, they’d be there and […]
Maserati to impress at CES 2025
Maserati, the OG of Italian automotive swagger, is gate-crashing CES 2025 in Las Vegas like it’s a Rap Concert afterparty. Teaming up with brainiacs from Politecnico di Milano and a posse of tech and audio heavyweights—including Sonus faber, Maserati is flaunting its signature blend of luxury and tech with the MC20 Cielo convertible and Grecale […]