Volkswagen Shelves Electric Golf Plans as Finances Tighten
Volkswagen has reportedly paused development of the ID. Golf EV, a sign of tougher investment choices at the automaker.
Skoda Kodiaq Proves It Is Much More Than a Family SUV
Autocar staff put Skoda's seven-seat Kodiaq to work hauling a fridge, weekend luggage and more, and found it far more versatile than its label suggests.
Martin Concedes 2026 MotoGP Title Hopes Are Over After Sepang Exit
Aprilia rider Jorge Martin says his 2026 MotoGP championship chances are over after withdrawing from the Malaysian Grand Prix, but he plans to keep racing.
Chandler Smith Wins at Homestead as Teammate Layne Riggs Finishes Third
Teammate Chandler Smith passed Layne Riggs on the final restart to take the win, leaving Riggs third and 20 points behind Kaden Honeycutt going into Homestead.
Audacious IV Pairs Classic Quattro Styling With a Modern V8
A new build called the Audacious IV combines a retro Audi Quattro body with RS4 running gear and an optional supercharged 10,000-RPM V8.
Honda Says a Hotter HRC Civic Type R Is in Development for US Buyers
Honda says an HRC-built, higher-performance Civic Type R is in development for American buyers, shown alongside electrified and racing concepts at SEMA.
Waymo and Toyota Plan a Japan-Built Robotaxi Based on the bZ4X
Waymo will use Toyota's electric bZ4X as its next robotaxi, with a custom version built in Japan and a test fleet slated to begin in 2027.
Rimac's Stolen Bugatti Chiron Recovered After Cross-Border Chase
A Bugatti Chiron taken from Mate Rimac's Croatian headquarters was recovered in Austria after a thief drove it across two borders, with keys left inside.
Toyota Shows Five Lifted Woodland Concepts at SEMA
Toyota has unveiled five trail-ready SEMA concepts, from a Crown Signia to a bZ Woodland EV, each with raised suspension and rugged tires.
Quartararo Struggles at Sepang as Malaysian GP Practice Leaves Him Frustrated
Fabio Quartararo ended Friday practice near the bottom of the timesheets at the Malaysian Grand Prix, admitting he has not struggled so much at Sepang in a long time.
Geely sets 46,000 UK sales target for 2027 with three new models
Geely wants to more than double UK sales next year, backing the plan with three new electric and plug-in hybrid models and a bigger fleet team.
Thin Air in Mexico Puts New F1 Rules and Turbos to the Test
Motorsport.com reports that altitude at Mexico's F1 circuit makes the new regulations an even tougher test for turbo power units.
Car of the Year 2027 Shortlist Goes All-Electric for the First Time
The 2027 Car of the Year shortlist has seven contenders, all electric, a first in the award's six decades of history.
Dakar 2027 Moves to Portugal and Morocco, Starting Seven Days Later
The 2027 Dakar Rally will run in Portugal and Morocco instead of Saudi Arabia, with a January 7 start and a route across two continents.
Audacious Automotive Revives the Audi Quattro With a 10,000rpm V8
British firm Audacious Automotive unveils the IV, a Quattro tribute with a 10,000rpm V8 and a price above £350,000, according to Autocar.
Honda Unveils 1,300-Horsepower Hybrid Passport Baja Trophy Truck
Honda Racing's hybrid Passport trophy truck, rated above 1,300 horsepower, goes on display at SEMA before Bryce Menzies drives it next year.
Volkswagen Tells ID.4 and Q4 e-tron Owners to Limit Charging
Volkswagen advises owners of the ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron to keep charging below 80 percent while a fire-risk battery issue remains unresolved.
McLaren Hints McL 820 Name for 750S Successor Due Next Year
McLaren has reportedly hinted that its next supercar will be called the McL 820, with power close to Ferrari's V12-engined 12Cilindri.
Mitsubishi Returns to UK Showrooms Led by the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid
Mitsubishi is back in Britain after a five-year absence, launching with the L200 pick-up and the large Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV.
Kia EV9 2027 Adds Standard Features and More Torque for Little Extra Cost
The 2027 Kia EV9 adds standard equipment and a temporary torque boost, with only minimal price increases across trims, according to two outlets.