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A Boston-based private equity real estate firm has struck a deal to buy California's Willow Springs International Raceway, The Drive reported Friday. CrossHarbor Capital Partners, which specializes in "property turnarounds" for commercial real estate and currently has a property portfolio valued at over $10 billion, confirmed to the website that a...

Maserati has revealed the GranCabrio 490 The new entry-level model of the GranCabrio lineup packs 483 hp Prices will be revealed in March and order books open in April Maserati's GranCabrio has gained a third powertrain option, establishing a new entry point for the convertible grand tourer. On Friday, Maserati unveiled the GranCabrio 490 and...

Faraday Future launched the FX sub-brand during 2025 CES FX initially aims for trio of minivans with a choice of electric or hybrid powertrains It says first model will be a luxury minivan called Super One It’s been eight years since Faraday Future first unveiled its FF 91, and since then, only a handful of the high-priced electric...

Alpine is months away from the reveal of its second EV, the A390 performance crossover The A390 starts production in 2025 at Alpine's Dieppe plant in France Alpine plans to launch in the U.S. around 2027 Alpine on Friday released a teaser photo of its upcoming A390 electric performance crossover, set to debut on May 27—just days before the...

Toyota has been reproducing spare parts for some of its most beloved classics in recent years, including iconic models like the Supra, AE86, and even the uber-rare 2000GT. These parts are developed by Toyota's Gazoo Racing motorsports division under the GR Heritage Parts Project, which has been running since 2019. Toyota has now announced that...

The Kia EV3 electric subcompact crossover is getting a GT performance flagship The new EV3 GT is likely powered by a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain Peak output may lie close to 300 hp Engineers from Kia have been spotted testing a prototype for the GT version of the EV3 electric subcompact crossover. GT is the designation Kia uses for...

Polestar continues to refine its Polestar 3 electric midsize SUV, introducing a series of updates aimed at enhancing functionality and the overall user experience. Deliveries of the Polestar 3 began last summer, and the Swedish performance EV brand remains committed to continuous improvement. The latest updates, announced on Thursday, include...

A new Jeep Compass offering gas and electric powertrains may be delayed The crossover was last confirmed for launch in North America in 2026 A source allegedly said Jeep is reassessing whether the electric powertrain makes sense for North America A redesigned Jeep Compass is currently scheduled to launch in North America in 2026, though that...

There are no self-driving cars for sale in the U.S. Pilot tests of self-driving cars continue to expand, to other vehicles and in other cities Most new cars can be equipped with Level 2 driver-assist features on the SAE's self-driving scale of Level 0 to Level 5 Maybe you've seen them: An electric car topped with a hat of roving cameras, sensors...

Stellantis announced STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain, and STLA Smart Cockpit STLA AutoDrive will be a Level 3 hands-free driver-assist system that won't require the driver to watch the road STLA AutoDrive, STLA Brain, and STLA Smart Cockpit will arrive in 2025 On Thursday, Stellantis began detailing its next-gen driver assistance system called STLA...

Nikola has filed for bankruptcy protection The company is seeking approval to sell remaining assets The company was once worth more than Ford during the EV startup boom Nikola announced on Wednesday that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, joining a growing list of highly publicized EV startups that have faced a similar fate in...

Mercedes' jelly bean design for EVs is going away Many of Mercedes' upcoming EVs will feature the same design as gas/hybrid models Mercedes has also reversed a decision to only sell its vans with electric powertrains The era of Mercedes-Benz's jelly bean design for electric vehicles is officially over. During a financial results presentation on...

Kia has revealed the PV5 as the first of its planned range of purpose-built vehicles The PV5 is an electric midsize van that Kia will offer in passenger and cargo forms Availability and pricing have yet to be announced Kia is set to provide a first look at its new PV5, an electric midsize van, during a special Kia EV Day presentation in Tarragona...

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class will receive a refreshed design in 2026 The refreshed design will adopt elements from the smaller E-Class S-Class buyers will still find gas engines under the sedan's hood Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing prototypes for an updated S-Class over the past several months, and the automaker on Thursday confirmed the...

Gordon Murray Group has added Gordon Murray Special Vehicles to its portfolio of businesses Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) will offer one-off and low-volume cars, as well as personalization services The new business will also offer continuation models of earlier Gordon Murray designs The Gordon Murray Group, founded by McLaren F1 designer...

Genesis' performance sub-brand, Magma, has been spotted testing its first model The GV60 Magma is scheduled to debut in 2025, likely as a 2026 model for the U.S. A Magma version of every vehicle in the Genesis lineup is planned, with some anticipated to feature hybrid technology Genesis launched a performance sub-brand last year, similar to...

Volvo is close to revealing an ES90 electric midsize sedan The ES90 will be Volvo's first with dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin chips The ES90 is one of five new or updated Volvos arriving in 2025 The next model in Volvo's EV offensive will be the ES90, a midsize sedan designed as an electric alternative to the current S90. Volvo plans to unveil the...

Rivian has introduced new California Dune Edition versions of its 2025 R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, designed for tackling the sand and other types of rough terrain. Unveiled on Wednesday, these limited-production models enhance Rivian’s off-road prowess with added features and exclusive styling. While Rivian hasn’t disclosed how many...

Bugatti has begun deliveries of the Mistral, the final model to feature the famed W-16 engine The car costs $5 million, and the first two units are bound for customers in the U.S. Bugatti's next hypercar, the Tourbillon, features a V-16 engine in a plug-in hybrid setup The end of the road for Bugatti's W-16 engine is nearly here. The final car to...

Red Bull Racing has previewed its contender for the 2025 Formula 1 season The team's new car is known as the RB21 and will be piloted by Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson Verstappen will be chasing a fifth-straight title Red Bull Racing unveiled its 2025 Formula 1 challenger, the RB21, during the high-profile F1 75 live event in London late on...