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"Ghost driver" study tests visual prompts for autonomous vehicle comms
June 06, 2023With autonomous vehicles already rolling on public roads, researchers from the University of Nottingham in the UK have used a camouflaged driver to look at how pedestrians react to visual cues from oncoming cars without a human at the wheel. -
The camper bus is back – VW ID. Buzz stretches to American proportions
June 02, 2023Since the ID. Buzz's debut as a concept so many years ago, Americans have waited patiently. Now, it's their time. The new long-wheelbase ID. Buzz marks the Microbus' American return, bringing along 3 rows of seats, AWD and the latest VW tech. -
ARGO Sasquatch pickup aims to be king of amphibious off-road vehicles
June 02, 2023On the tip of a multi-vehicle offensive meant to fill in some market gaps, ARGO is launching the all-new Sasquatch XTX. The high-riding amphibious swamp machine rolls and swims with 71-inch tires, carrying a full pickup box for maximum utility. -
Honda adds Talon 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve to side-by-side lineup
June 01, 2023Honda has announced a new addition to its side-by-side UTV lineup. The new Talon 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve is wider and longer than the standard four-seat 1000R-4 to add more off-road capability in rough terrain. -
Review: 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e gets PHEV right
June 01, 2023The Mercedes-Benz GLE is a popular SUV thanks to its strong looks and high amount of luxury fitment. For 2024, Mercedes changed a few things, including interior updates, an upgrade to its new-generation infotainment, and styling changes. -
Aston Martin's DB12 smells like success
May 31, 2023George Bernard Shaw once characterized fashion as "an induced epidemic," and the launch of Aston Martin’s new DB12 at a showbiz party on the Côte d'Azur this week was a masterclass in conjuring a mass outbreak of desire for the new "super tourer." -
Caterham Cars is giving its retro Seven the electric treatment
May 30, 2023British automaker Caterham Cars is well known for its Caterham Seven sports car, which is closely based on the classic Lotus Seven. Now, however, the company has announced its plan to make an experimental electric version of the car. -
Pictorial: The breathtaking cars of Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2023
May 26, 2023An American car has won the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the world's oldest and most traditional automotive concours. -
First drive: 2024 Polaris RZR XP gets muddy in Tennessee
May 25, 2023Polaris has redesigned the RZR XP side-by-side. Designed for more rugged off-road use, the 2024 RZR XP 1000 sports a new chassis, engine and styling. We went to Tennessee during the rainy season, and got mud all over ourselves and this new rig. -
Terrifying vehicles: Where does Engler's 1,100-hp quad bike rank?
May 23, 2023Take one dynamically unstable, highly dangerous vehicle platform – the venerable quad bike – and juice it up with more than a thousand horsepower, and you've got an absolute widowmaker. But is it the ultimate widowmaker? Let's assess the competition. -
BMW unveils Concept Touring Coupe – and it's beautiful
May 23, 2023BMW has unveiled a concept at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2023. The Concept Touring Coupe is a combination of a sports car and a station wagon – creating what might be considered a shooting brake – yet this concept is uniquely eye-catching. -
Munro stays in the box for electric four-wheel-drive pickup
May 22, 2023Following the launch of a rugged electric 4x4 truck late last year, Scottish startup Munro Vehicles has now announced its second model – an "ultra-capable, ultra-utilitarian" boxy pickup. And the company already has more than 200 confirmed orders. -
Toyota overhauls the Tacoma for 2024 with a focus on off-roading
May 19, 2023Toyota has pulled the cloth off an all-new Tacoma mid-sized pickup truck. The latest rendition of the truck, unveiled in Hawaii, follows its larger siblings, the Tundra and the Sequoia, built on the automaker’s new TNGA-F truck platform. -
Rimac Nevera breaks the record for record breaking: 23 in one day
May 17, 2023In a rather comprehensive day's work, Rimac has broken more or less every relevant acceleration and braking record in the lofty world of hypercars, including rocketing from a standstill to 400 km/h and back to zero in less than 30 seconds. -
Ample gets EV battery swaps down to just 5 minutes
May 17, 2023Waiting for an EV's battery to charge can seriously eat into your day. One alternative solution with potential is to swap out the run-down battery pack for a fresh one, and Ample has just revealed that it's managed to do so in just five minutes.
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