Bugatti’s legendary W-16 engine has been in production since 2005, where it debuted in the Veyron 16.4. It’s been a staple of the company’s lineup since, powering every model from the brand in various forms. While the open-top Mistral is technically the final production car to use the W-16, it’s not the last car to … Read more
Bentley’s iconic W-12 engine is heading to the big junkyard in the sky after more than 20 years in production and over 100,000 12-cylinder vehicles produced. But it’s not going out on a whimper. During Monterey Car Week, Bentley is introducing its new Batur Convertible by Mulliner. The new Batur is an even more stylish … Read more
There are numerous abandoned dealerships around the world, and every now and then, we’ll tell you about a specific find. They’ll have sheds crammed with models of all kinds, among which cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars are hidden. Or even more. But that’s not the case here. One YouTuber, The Bearded Explorer, discovered … Read more
As with many other car manufacturers, Honda has scaled back its EV ambitions. Last year, it allocated 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) for electrification, only to cut that by 30 percent a few months ago. The company had also aimed for purely electric cars to account for 30 percent of annual sales by the end … Read more
Volkswagen hasn’t sold the Touareg in the United States since 2017. The automaker replaced it with the more mainstream and affordable Atlas, which remains VW’s top SUV in America. The company has sold the Touareg elsewhere since then, but a new report alleges Volkswagen will discontinue production in 2026, 24 years after the model’s launch. … Read more
Cadillac is the brand that’s leading General Motors into its electrified era. It already sells several electric vehicles, but it’s not abandoning future buyers who might want a traditional gasoline engine. The automaker will refresh the XT5 for 2027, with plans to build it at General Motors’ Spring Hill, Tennessee, factory. The Detroit Free Press … Read more
Infiniti updated the QX50 for 2025, but the automaker is already making a few tweaks for the upcoming model year. It’s replacing the QX80 Sensory trim with a new Sport grade that features unique styling bits. The QX80 is also more expensive across the board for 2026, partly due to a higher destination charge. The … Read more
Nissan’s future remains murky as the struggling Japanese automaker attempts to fix its financial outlook. That future could include new Nismo models designed with the help of Nissan’s Formula E team. Tommaso Volpe, the head of Nissan’s electric racing outfit, revealed the possibility to Autocar in a recent interview. He told the publication that the … Read more
My driving-school car was, well, I don’t remember. I know it was some 1990s GM full-size sedan, maybe a Buick Park Avenue. The point is that it was forgettable. It was not a Porsche 911 GT3 RS with a Manthey Racing performance kit. Porsche announced on Tuesday that it now allows students to drive a … Read more
Chevy just broke a range record with its electric Silverado. A team of engineers was able to drive a Silverado EV pickup 1,059.2 miles on a single charge, shattering the world record for electric road cars. The previous record, held by the Lucid Air at 749 miles, stood for less than a month. The achievement … Read more