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Land Rover is celebrating the James Bond franchise’s 60th anniversary while highlighting the Defender’s off-road prowess. It built a one-off Defender 90 with a 007-inspired livery for Mark Higgins to drive during the North Wales leg of the 2022 ...

First drive review: 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS writes a love letter to mid-engine design

Strapped into the driver’s seat of the 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS, I’m trying to listen to the hand radio stashed next to the gearshift, but I can’t make out the words. I assume they’re instructions from the ...

2023 BMW M3 CSL spy shots: Hardcore sedan coming soon

BMW’s current M3 sedan and related M4 coupe have only been with us for a bit over a year, but hotter versions of both cars are already out testing. The new versions are expected to revive BMW’s CSL badge, ...

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N spy shots: Rise of the electric hot hatch

The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover has only just reached dealerships yet Hyundai is already close to launching a hotter version. Our latest spy shots show a prototype for what’s likely to be an Ioniq 5 tuned by ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 spy shots and video: Minor update planned

The original Mercedes-Benz G-Class stuck around for four decades and was given multiple updates over the years to keep it fresh. We’re not sure how long Mercedes plans to keep the current G-Class on the shelf before giving it ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG A35 Hatchback spy shots: Mid-cycle update for hot hatch

Mercedes-Benz is working on an update for its A-Class compact range, and the latest prototype to be spotted is for the sporty A35 Hatchback from AMG. None of the various A-Class Hatchback models are sold in the U.S. but ...

2025 BMW M5 spy shots and video: Hybrid power set for redesigned super sedan

BMW has been spotted testing a prototype for its redesigned M5, which is set to be the first in the nameplate’s history to feature electrification. It’s expected to start sales in 2024, or about a year later than the ...

Intricacies of Carbon Ceramic Brakes

Carbon ceramic brakes (also called carbon ceramic discs) are manufactured from carbon fiber mixed with an epoxy binder and silicon. This mixture is poured into a steel mold. Vents are created in the disc by adding steel inserts radially ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 E Performance spy shots and video: Plug-in hybrid super sedan on the way

A new generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class started sales last year, but the version most Motor Authority readers will be interested in, the Mercedes-Benz AMG S63, was notably missing. That’s because AMG has some major changes pegged for its ...

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 Hatchback spy shots: Mid-cycle update on the way

Engineers from Mercedes-Benz AMG have been spotted testing an updated version of the A45 Hatchback. No versions of Mercedes-Benz’s A-Class Hatchback are sold in the U.S. but some of the changes you see here are likely to filter across ...

Lotus Eletre may be the lightest in its class

Insatiable demand for SUVs all over the globe but particularly in key markets such as China and the U.S. has led to companies even like Lotus, whose reputation is built on lightweight sports cars, joining the trend. But with ...

2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe spy shots and video: Major changes pegged for mid-cycle refresh

Porsche engineers have been spotted testing a prototype for an updated version of the Cayenne Coupe. The Cayenne Coupe, as the name suggests, is a coupe-like version of the Cayenne designed to tackle high-end versions of the BMW X6 ...

2023 Toyota GR Corolla leaked: Hot hatch promises 300 hp, 6-speed manual, and AWD

The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla just received a (slightly) early debut, by Toyota itself. Whoops. On Thursday morning, ahead of the evening reveal, the landing page for the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla on Toyota’s website went live on a ...

First drive review: 2022 Acura NSX Type S makes parting sweet sorrow

It feels not so long ago that the NSX made a nostalgia soaked return, but Acura’s hybrid supercar is once again headed for the automotive graveyard in the sky after the 2022 model year. But it’s not going out ...

2023 BMW XM spy shots and video: Standalone BMW M SUV coming with electrified V-8

A prototype for the production version of BMW’s Concept XM has been spotted again, confirming that the two vehicles will be very similar in design. The XM is a new flagship SUV closely related to the X7, with the ...

2023 BMW Alpina B4 Gran Coupe is an M4 alternative

Alpina on Wednesday revealed a new generation of its B4 based on the latest BMW 4-Series. While the last B4 used the 4-Series’ coupe body style, the new one uses the more practical 4-Series Gran Coupe as the basis. ...

2023 Porsche Cayenne spy shots and video: Major update pegged for performance SUV

Porsche is out testing prototypes for an updated version of its Cayenne mid-size SUV. The popular performance SUV is set to take on a radical—at least for Porsche—new look judging by the changes spotted on the prototypes. The front ...

1999 BMW M5 Retro Review | A hero worth meeting

Welcome to our latest series of Retro Reviews that take us back in time through the BMW M performance division’s history. This review of a 1999 BMW M5 is the second of several classic BMW M car reviews to ...

Base Camp: 2022 Genesis GV60

Every week, wheels.ca selects a new vehicle and takes a good look at its entry-level trim. If we find it worthy of your consideration, we’ll let you know. If not, we’ll recommend one – or the required options – that ...

Weekly News Roundup: Windsor Battery Plant, Hurricane I6, 2023 Corvette, More

This week, Stellantis announces a new factory for Windsor, Quebec cuts EV incentives, Chevrolet teases the Equinox EV, there is a new Maserati crossover, and more. Windsor Getting Stellantis Battery Factory The big news this week is a new battery ...

Lotus Eletre electric SUV promises 0-60 mph in under 3s, over 300 miles of range

Lotus on Tuesday revealed its first SUV. Yes, the company famous for lightweight sports cars has expanded into vehicles normally found at the grocery store car park instead of at the track. The move is necessary to boost Lotus’ ...

Lotus Eletre opens a new front in electric SUVs

Ladies and gentlemen, the new era of Lotus as an EV maker begins with this, the Eletre. It takes elements we’ve seen on the Evija battery-electric hypercar and Emira ICE sports car, wraps them in a larger package, jacks ...

Hot Wheels to offer NFT Chevy Corvette C8, Honda Civic Type R

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continue to infiltrate the automotive world. The latest car-centric spin on the collectible of our strange times comes from none other than Hot Wheels. The Mattel brand plans to release a series of NFTs based on ...

Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch coming March 31, likely with AWD

Toyota in early 2020 said it planned to enter the hot hatch segment in the U.S., without providing any further details. That changed on Monday with the release of some teaser footage and confirmation that the reveal will take ...

Cast your vote: CAA wants to know what's your Worst Road in Ontario

The Annual CAA Worst Roads Campaign Seeks to Know Which Roads are in Urgent Need of Repair. From potholes to traffic congestion, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) is calling on all road users across the province to nominate and ...

Lotus electric SUV's name revealed: Eletre debuts tomorrow

The upcoming electric Lotus SUV formerly known as the Type 132 officially has a name. It will be called the Lotus Eletre, and the vehicle’s full reveal is tomorrow, March 29. For those curious, Lotus says that Eletre means “coming ...

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia Estrema bridges the Quadrifoglio gap

Alfa Romeo is expanding the 2023 Giulia range with a model named Estrema that was developed for driving enthusiasts. Also available on the 2023 Stelvio, the Estrema trim level bridges the gap between the Veloce variants of both cars ...

Toyota GR Corolla details shown, reveal date announced

Toyota has been leaving some semi-cryptic teasers the last couple months about its upcoming GR Corolla hot hatch. Now it’s becoming more explicit. The company released two up-close shots of some of the car’s details, and additionally, it finally provided ...

Lotus Eletre: Type 132 electric SUV name confirmed, debuts March 29

Lotus is close to revealing an SUV. Yes, the company famous for lightweight sports cars is expanding into vehicles normally found at the grocery store car park instead of at the track. The move is necessary to boost Lotus’ ...

2023 Chevy Corvette prices up by $1,000 on all variants

The 2023 Chevrolet Corvette gets a small price bump to go with its 70th Anniversary package and Z06 trim. Now that GM has entered the vehicle into its WorkBench order system, Corvette Action Center got hold of a Corvette ...

Driving a 1988 BMW M5 and the 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge | Autoblog Podcast #722

In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Road Test Editor Zac Palmer. Some cars old and new here, with reviews of the 1988 BMW M5, 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge and 2021 Hyundai Palisade. ...

500+ hp Stellantis 'Hurricane' I6 previews a world without Hemis

After years of rumored development, Stellantis has revealed its new six-cylinder engine family. The 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged “Hurricane” I6 will offer V8 power, forced induction torque and six-cylinder efficiency in a package designed to fit into any of the company’s North ...

Mercedes-AMG G 63 Edition 55 celebrates AMG's anniversary

AMG celebrates its 55th anniversary this year, and the celebration is off to a good start with the outrageous Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series. As great as it is, not every fan of AMG has space or a use for ...

2023 BMW X5 M spy shots: Mid-cycle update in the works

BMW has been spotted testing a prototype for an updated X5 M at the Nürburgring. The update constitutes a mid-cycle refresh that should be introduced alongside a similar update to the regular X5 range late this year or early ...

Lotus Type 132 gets another teaser in before debut

Lotus has teased the Type 132 for what could be the final time before the battery-electric crossover debuts next Tuesday, March 29. Swinging for the fences with a special guest star that would help forestall the inevitable discord about ...

Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch teased in new video

Toyota in early 2020 said it planned to enter the hot hatch segment in the U.S., without providing any further details. The automaker has however previously ruled out launching a hot hatch based on its subcompact Yaris here, so ...

Mercedes rolls out a special G63 to mark 55 years of AMG

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday revealed a special-edition AMG G63 commemorating 55 years of the AMG performance skunkworks. It was revealed alongside a new AMG GT Track Series sports car designed for track enthusiasts, and at present neither vehicle has been ...

Ferrari releases revealing teaser of Purosangue crossover

Ferrari has made little secret of its plan to enter the SUV segment, and now the automaker has given us our best look yet at its entry, which will go by the name Purosangue, Italian for “thoroughbred.” This teaser ...

Embrace one-pedal driving in EVs and PHEVs

I just came back from a trip out to California, where I was able to drive the new 2022 Volvo XC60 Recharge in its new extended-range form (you’ll find that review on Autoblog tomorrow). One of the newly-added headline ...

Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series is basically a 778-hp race car

Whenever we think we’ve seen the most hardcore Mercedes-AMG GT, the German automaker one-ups itself. That’s the case with the GT Track Series. It’s a track-only special edition that’s lighter, more powerful and more outrageous than the Black Series ...

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