Automotive

The Mini lineup is no longer mini and the move to fully electric models isn’t as dynamic as one might hope. The Countryman, the largest of the Minis, rivals most compact SUVs for size. Our time behind the wheel wasn't big on fun, practicality, or that classic Mini spirit.

BMW's Plant Steyr is preparing for series production of fuel cell systems. Prototypes for a 3rd-generation hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) system are being produced for testing with plans to enter production in 2028.

Porsche has brought a fluorescent-painted prototype to Internationale Automobil Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility to showcase inductive EV charging. The production-ready system will be an option on a new, all-electric version of the Porsche Cayenne.

Horse Powertrain continues to push the next generation of plug-and-play hybrid solutions. Sized "no larger than a briefcase," the new C15 engine-generator is designed to slide into all-electric vehicles for an immediate high-efficiency range boost.

Honda has finally taken the wraps off the much-anticipated return of the Prelude. The two-door sports coupe will be a two-motor hybrid built on the Civic Type R chassis.

Audi is reinventing itself for the next phase of its journey as a car brand, and it's giving us a glimpse into what its future looks like with the Concept C. If it's a shape of things to come, we're in for a good ol' time with the four rings.

Twenty-seven years after it first broke the car market with the ultra-compact Fortwo, Smart has confirmed it's doing another two-seater, slated for late 2026. Details are thin, but expect all-new styling by Mercedes-Benz and a new electric platform.

When Mercedes first unveiled its AMG GT XX concept with three axial-flux motors, it had enthusiasts drooling. Only one thing remained: proving its mettle. With more than two dozen world records under its belt, it’s safe to say the car has done just that.

Land Rover didn't always build plush, tech-laden Defenders. There was a time when the British carmaker purpose-made these SUVs for African safaris. As a tribute to that very piece of history, a custom shop just churned out this gorgeous, retro Defender.

The Nürburgring record was last set by Chevy’s Corvette ZR1 and ZR1X, snatching the record from Ford’s Mustang GTD. It was only a matter of time before Ford came back for vengeance. Who would have thought it would be on a Ford Transit?

With Mercedes in advanced talks about adopting BMW's four-cylinder petrol engine in a variety of its future cars, the two companies may soon share more than just a place in German motoring history: engines.

The world's first petrol truck, which dates back to 1896, is about to get new life. Or at least a convincing replica of that Daimler truck is being restored so that it can get back to all its 4-hp driving glory.

When Nissan first introduced the LEAF in 2011, many saw it as a fairly straightforward, compact hatchback aimed at early EV adopters. This year it evolved into a crossover SUV, and now we know when the third-generation model is coming.

Another day, another EV world record smashed. This time by the Polestar 3 SUV, which covered a total of 581.3 miles (935 km) on a single charge, setting a new Guinness World Record in the process.

We expect new cars to be better than old cars given how much engineering goes into improving them. Why then, do new vehicles sometimes feel more difficult to drive than models from decades ago? A new IIHS study supplies some sanity-saving answers.