Automotive

From the first steam-powered vehicle, through the introduction of affordable mass-produced gas-guzzlers, to the latest futuristic flying car concepts, humankind's love affair with all things automotive shows no signs of abating. After more than a century of fossil fuel-powered dominance the automobile is in for a serious overhaul; electric and hydrogen-powered cars have arrived and fast developing self-driving capabilities may relegate us all to the back seat. New Atlas keeps you up to date on new cars, concepts, EVs and the latest automotive news including test drives, reviews and coverage of all the major auto shows around the globe.

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Resurrected Bloodhound Supersonic Car gets a new look, new name and new home

Nick Lavars March 24, 2019

After being salvaged from the scrapheap of highly promising but highly ambitious vehicular endeavors, the record-seeking Bloodhound Supersonic Car has been moved into a new research center with efforts to bring it up to speed now continuing apace.

The Bloodhound Supersonic Car is wheeled into its new home at the SGS Berkeley Green University ...

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Leisure Vans Sprinter camper brings smart home convenience and work-from-anywhere flexibility

C.C. Weiss March 22, 2019

Leisure Vans builds its latest Type C motorhome on the all-new 2019 Mercedes Sprinter. Not only does the plus-sized camper van bring the latest in auto technology and design, it further innovates with a split-cabin layout, mobile workstation, and smart home-style control.

Whether working from the road or traveling on part/full-time vacation, the Leisure Travel Vans Unity RL ...

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Porsche coupes up the Cayenne for 2020

Aaron Turpen March 22, 2019

Porsche has added a new Coupe model to the 2020 Cayenne crossover-SUV options. The Cayenne Coupe model features a redesigned profile for a more sedan-like look, an adaptive rear spoiler, and individual rear seating. Porsche is clearly taking on BMW and Mercedes here.

The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe model has a lower roofline, chopped by about 0.78 inches for ...

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Oslo's electric taxis will soon be able to roll up for a wireless battery top up

Paul Ridden March 22, 2019

When they're not ferrying folks around from A to B, taxis can be sitting around doing nothing. Electric taxis in Norway's capital will soon be able to wirelessly top up their batteries while waiting for their next fare.

The wireless charging roll out should help the city meet its target of having only zero ...

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Review: 2019 Ford Edge has a new look that you can’t see past

Aaron Turpen March 21, 2019

We spent a week in the new 2019 Ford Edge crossover and we like its upgrades, but it’s still hard to see past them. Ford added some refreshed styling, more features, and a new eight-speed automatic to the Edge for the 2019 model year, but didn’t change its primary safety need.

The 2019 Ford Edge is a well-done midsize two-row crossover, but it competes in a segment ...

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Thor Motor Coach explores new roads with solar-powered, multi-sport camper van

C.C. Weiss March 21, 2019

Best known for huge motorhomes and trailers, Thor Industries became the world's largest RV manufacturer when it purchased Germany's Erwin Hymer Group. Now it's showing a little bit of city-friendly European camper van sensibility with the Sequence concept, a loaded Ram ProMaster adventure van.

The Thor Motor Coach Sequence concept on show at RVX

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Ares brings back the De Tomaso Pantera - complete with pop-up headlights

Loz Blain March 19, 2019

Ares Design has started limited run production of its Panther ProjettoUno, a US$700k homage to the 1971 De Tomaso Pantera based on the guts of a Lamborghini Huracan. It looks terrific, goes like a Lambo - and yes, it rocks those classic pop-up headlights.

The Panther ProjettoUno is an homage to the De Tomaso Pantera of the early 70s

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Winnebago turns new Mercedes Sprinter into adventurous, lithium-powered all-season camper van

C.C. Weiss March 19, 2019

Winnebago launches one of America's first third-generation Mercedes Sprinter camper vans, the all-new Boldt. It marries the tech-focused Sprinter with a comfy two- or three-sleeper floor plan, fully weatherized cabin and powerful lithium-based electrical system.

The all-new Winnebago Boldt debuts at RVX, where it was also a Judge's Choice in the ...

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In photos: 4x4s, camper vans and all-out adventure vehicles of the 2019 Geneva Motor Show

C.C. Weiss March 18, 2019

The Geneva Motor Show closed its doors on Sunday, and we wrap up our coverage with one final gallery. Beyond the performance cars, concept cars and electrified vehicles, there was a group of vehicles that epitomized automotive adventure, ranging from all-terrain supercars to camper vans.

The Jeep Wrangler looking particularly off-road-ready

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Bentley's Continental GT and GT Convertible now available in V8 flavors

Loz Blain March 18, 2019

Budget-burdened Bentley buyers can now toss the clever V12 and order themselves a third-gen Continental GT with a smaller, 4-liter twin turbo V8 engine. At 542 horses and 568 lb ft (770 Nm), the new GT V8 and its convertible stablemate are no slouches either.

The V8 versions of the Continental GT and GT Convertible will be lighter, more economical, better ...