Automotive

The word "land yacht" has become a cliche denoting any large, luxurious wheeled vehicle. VR Motorhomes takes it more seriously, though, creating a Landyacht camper van with luxe, marine-inspired living, "offshore" autonomy and even a "tender" garage.

We knew the electric Morris J-type van would be cool, but we weren't prepared for how much we want to pinch its chubby fenders. Combine those fenders with an arched roof and creased windshield, and you have a van that's delightfully British retro.

Audi revamped the S5 in 2018 and has reshuffled some options for the 2019 model year. Where the S5 really comes in, though, is in the sleek Sportback model. We recently had a chance to put the car through its paces.

Ferrari has found yet another home for its four-time International Engine of the Year award winning twin-turbo V8, in the new front-engined Roma coupe. But it debuts some design concepts that feel more Aston Martin than prancing horse.

Toyota is adding all-wheel drive as a standalone option for both the Camry and the Avalon sedans. The AWD option will be offered in the North American market for the 2020-21 model years.

McLaren has announced its new Elva roadster, an open-cockpit car in the tradition of Bruce McLaren’s sportscar racers from the 1960s. The vehicle has no glass, weighs less than any car the company has ever produced, and is quicker than the Senna.

Hyundai is claiming a "world first" with its "road noise active noise control system," which uses sound piped through a car's speakers to negate road surface noise as well as engine noise for a significantly quieter cabin.

The Aspark Owl debuted on Tuesday in Dubai, and the insane US$3.2 million 1,985-hp electric hypercar is quicker than ever, touting an impressive 1.69-second 0-60 mph. If that sounds worth a few measly mil, get in line quickly —only 50 will be built.

It may not come as a huge surprise that the Formula 1 World Championship generates massive amounts of CO2. It has today, however, pledged to clean up its act in a big way, with a commitment to become entirely carbon neutral by 2030.

By sending a pair of self-driving trucks down a test highway in South Korea, Hyundai has now carried out a platooning trial of its own, in which it says its autonomous vehicles successfully demonstrated some key platooning maneuvers.

Since introducing the Nugget camper van earlier this year, Ford has been getting it out across Europe, most recently giving it a UK premiere. With that latest launch comes a modem/Wi-Fi package to keep connected travelers dialed in as they wander.

One of SEMA's slickest camping rigs, the Ford Ranger "Attainable Adventure" is ready to explore deeper than most thanks to its nimble midsize platform and Specialized e-bikes swinging off the hitch to clear way to the roof tent and slide-out kitchen.