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Deep dive: Bugatti Tourbillon aerodynamics

Sun, 03/23/2025 - 7:00am
The Bugatti Tourbillon's standout feature is an 1,800-hp plug-in hybrid powertrain built around a high-revving V-16, but Bugatti didn't forget about the aerodynamic work needed to make use of the immense power on tap. The goal was to surpass the Bugatti Chiron in slipperiness, Paul Burnham, chief engineer for the Tourbillon, said in a video posted...

World's only 2013 Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2 headed to auction

Sat, 03/22/2025 - 7:00am
The last concept car produced by legendary Italian design house Bertone is up for grabs. That car, the Aston Martin Bertone Jet 2+2, is scheduled to be auctioned off by Dore & Rees on Mar. 29. Unveiled at the 2013 Geneva auto show, it was slated to go into production, according to the auction house, but Bertone's bankruptcy the following year...

2026 Range Rover Velar successor caught on video

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 9:45am
JLR has been spotted testing a prototype for an electric vehicle that will take a place in its Range Rover family of luxury SUVs. JLR is known to be planning the reveal of an electric version of its iconic Range Rover shortly, though that isn't the vehicle seen here. The electric Range Rover matches the design of its gas-powered sibling, apart...

2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix preview

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 9:00am
The 2025 Formula 1 World Championship continues this weekend with round two, the Chinese Grand Prix, taking place once again at the Shanghai International Circuit. The circuit stretches 3.4 miles and features 16 turns. It's known for fast corners, a smooth surface, and plenty of overtaking opportunities. Around 80% of a lap is spent cornering, so...

Karma reveals sultry Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe

Fri, 03/21/2025 - 5:00am
Karma Automotive on Thursday unveiled the new Amaris series plug-in hybrid coupe during the company's first Create Karma product presentation event held in Irvine, California. Karma was gearing up to launch a separate coupe, the fully electric Kaveya, in 2026, but the company on Thursday said it would delay that model to 2027 due to changing...

Bugatti Tourbillon gains Équipe Pur Sang package boasting 8 exhaust tips

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 11:45am
Bugatti's Tourbillon hypercar, with its carbon-fiber chassis and V-16 plug-in hybrid powertrain generating 1,775 hp, seems nearly perfect—but Bugatti has found a way to elevate it even further: adding eight exhaust tips. That’s more than the famous six exhaust tips of the iconic Type 57SC Atlantic and serves as a nod to the two banks...

F1 personality Eddie Jordan dies aged 76

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 11:00am
Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula 1 team owner and television personality, has died at the age of 76. Born in Dublin in 1948, Jordan initially pursued a career in banking before discovering his passion for motorsport. He began racing karts in the early 1970s, eventually moving up to Formula Ford and Formula Three. However, he is best...

2027 Audi SQ9 spied for first time

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 10:30am
Audi finally appears to be preparing a full-size SUV to take on the likes of the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class. A prototype for what is believed to be the first Audi Q9 has been spotted ahead of an expected debut early next year, which would likely mean a 2027 model-year arrival for the U.S. The prototype appears to be a...

2025 VW Tiguan arrives this summer for $30,920

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 7:03am
Volkswagen's redesigned Tiguan wil cost $30,920 when it arrives this summer The new compact crossover skips the third row of the outgoing model The sole powertrain at launch will be a 2.0-liter turbo-4 rated at 201 hp Volkswagen on Wednesday confirmed the 2025 Tiguan will cost $30,920 including a $1,425 destination fee when it arrives this summer...

Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrids recalled for loss of drive power

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 12:15pm
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for certain plug-in hybrid models from its AMG performance division due to a software error that may cause a loss of drive power. The affected models include the AMG S 63 E Performance, AMG GT 63 S E Performance 4-Door Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Performance, AMG SL 63 S E Performance, and AMG GLC 63 S E Performance...

GM taps Nvidia AI chips for automated cars, factories

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 11:00am
General Motors and Nvidia on Tuesday announced an expanded partnership to further leverage artificial intelligence in vehicle development, manufacturing, and the advancement of self-driving cars. GM has already been using Nvidia's powerful computer chips for training various AI models, but new aspects of the partnership will include using Nvidia's...

1965 Ford GT40 Roadster prototype that raced at Le Mans heads to auction

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 8:30am
One of the 12 original Ford GT40 prototypes is headed for auction The car, bearing chassis no. GT/109, is one of only two surviving roadster examples The car was the only roadster prototype to race at Le Mans, which it did in 1965 A rare opportunity to own one of the original Ford GT40 prototypes is coming up soon. The 2025 edition of Mecum's...

Ferrari CEO says 40% of new customers are under 40

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 7:30am
The average age of a Ferrari customer is heading lower, according to its CEO. In an interview with CNBC published on March 16, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said 40% of new customers to the brand are below the age of 40. That compares to just 18 months ago, when he said that figure stood at 30%. It's an impressive result for a brand whose current...

BYD Super e-Platform sets new standard in EV charging

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 7:00am
BYD's new Super e-Platform is claimed to add 250 miles of range in five minutes of charging The platform features a 1,000-volt electrical architecture The platform debuts soon in BYD EVs priced from about $37,000 China's BYD, the world's leader in electrified vehicles, is pushing the boundaries when it comes to EV charging, with its latest...

Audi rethinks plan to launch last gas car in 2026

Wed, 03/19/2025 - 6:00am
Audi is reassessing its plan to phase out gas engines by 2026 due to slower-than-expected EV adoption Audi reported a nearly 12% drop in sales in 2024 and said it plans to cut 7,500 jobs by 2029 Audi CEO Gernot Döllner hinted at increased production in North America Audi CEO Gernot Döllner said the company is reassessing its plan, first...

Mazda dedicated EV platform spawning first model in 2027

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 11:45am
Mazda currently uses a platform dedicated to electric vehicles in its EZ-6 electric sedan, which is sold in China. However, the platform, known as EPA1, is sourced from Chinese automaker Changan. Mazda is now developing its own dedicated EV platform, which is set to debut in 2027. On Tuesday, Mazda provided a first look at the platform, which...

Next-gen Alfa Romeo Stelvio debuts in 2025 on Dodge Charger platform

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 10:45am
Redesigned versions of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio and Giulia are coming soon The vehicles will ride on the STLA Large platform already found in the Dodge Charger and Jeep Wagoneer S Buyers will be able to choose from electric and hybrid powertrains Alfa Romeo will take the wraps off a redesigned Stelvio compact crossover later this year, its CEO...

Audi, Porsche to cut thousands of jobs by 2029

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 8:30am
Audi plans to cut 7,500 jobs by 2029 Porsche plans to cut 3,900 jobs by 2029 Both automakers saw sales decline in 2024 Audi and Porsche are the latest in a growing list of automakers announcing major job cuts. After Porsche announced last week that it will reduce its workforce by 3,900 jobs by 2029, fellow Volkswagen Group brand Audi followed on...

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class EV caught on video

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 7:15am
Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes for a second-generation GLB-Class based on the MMA platform The new GLB-Class is expected to debut in 2026 Both electric and hybrid powertrains are in the pipeline A redesigned GLB-Class compact crossover is shaping up to be the second member of Mercedes-Benz's next-generation compact family, following the...

Track-focused GMA T.33 likely set for 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Tue, 03/18/2025 - 7:00am
Gordon Murray will unveil a new version of the T.33 supercar at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed The new version is likely a more hardcore S version of the V-12 supercar The Goodwood Festival of Speed's Central Feature will be inspired by 60 years of Murray designs Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) will use the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed...

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