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This Million-Dollar Motorhome Can Charge Your EV

This Million-Dollar Motorhome Can Charge Your EV

It's got three televisions, two bathrooms, two kitchens, and a built-in Level 2 charger.

By Christopher Smith Aug 19 2024

Nissan's New Paint Uses Electromagnetic Waves To Keep Temperatures Down

Nissan's New Paint Uses Electromagnetic Waves To Keep Temperatures Down

It's in the testing phase, but early results show a significant drop in both surface and interior temperatures for cars.

By Christopher Smith Aug 8 2024

Watch The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Conquer The Nurburgring

Watch The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Conquer The Nurburgring

Porsche claimed a record as the fastest "top-class" sedan with a hybrid powertrain. Here's how it went.

By Christopher Smith Jul 21 2024

Goodwood Festival of Speed

Damn: MG's New Electric Sports Car Concept Looks Good

Damn: MG's New Electric Sports Car Concept Looks Good

The hardtop electric coupe shows its face at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

By Christopher Smith Jul 11 2024

Nissan Techs Are Making House Calls to Teach Owners How to Use Their Cars

Nissan Techs Are Making House Calls to Teach Owners How to Use Their Cars

Does this mean there's too much tech in vehicles?

By Christopher Smith Jun 30 2024

2026 Bugatti Tourbillon: This Is It

2026 Bugatti Tourbillon: This Is It

It has 16 cylinders, 3 electric motors, and a top speed of 276 miles per hour.

By Christopher Smith Jun 20 2024

Future Electric Lamborghinis Won't Imitate Combustion Cars

Future Electric Lamborghinis Won't Imitate Combustion Cars

Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer Rouven Mohr thinks maneuverability is more important than blistering acceleration.

By Christopher Smith Jun 8 2024

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Pikes Peak Car Gets 678 HP and Even Louder Exterior Speakers

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Pikes Peak Car Gets 678 HP and Even Louder Exterior Speakers

A new Time Attack version has more power, more aero, and a lot more sound.

By Christopher Smith Jun 2 2024

Honda Modified A Peterbilt To Run On Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Honda Modified A Peterbilt To Run On Hydrogen Fuel Cells

It uses three fuel cell systems generating a total output of 240 kilowatts and can go 400 miles with a full load.

By Christopher Smith May 17 2024

The New Bricklin Is Real And It Looks Questionable

The New Bricklin Is Real And It Looks Questionable

The 3EV has three wheels, scissor doors, and a $28,980 starting price when it goes on sale ... sometime in the future.

By Christopher Smith May 16 2024

The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Is Cheaper Than Last Year's Model

The 2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Is Cheaper Than Last Year's Model

The base price is now $49,365 thanks to a new entry-level trim. Step up to the SX Prestige model and you'll be paying $54,465.

By Christopher Smith May 15 2024

The First Hybrid Porsche 911 Debuts on May 28

The First Hybrid Porsche 911 Debuts on May 28

It's 8.7 seconds quicker on the Nurburgring than its predecessor, the Carrera S

By Christopher Smith May 14 2024

Lucid Air Sapphire Versus Dodge Demon 170: Again, It's Not Even Close

Lucid Air Sapphire Versus Dodge Demon 170: Again, It's Not Even Close

One of these cars was built specifically built for the drag strip. The other has all-wheel drive and tons of power.

By Christopher Smith May 7 2024

Stellantis Could Put Gas Engines Back in EVs if There's Enough Demand

Stellantis Could Put Gas Engines Back in EVs if There's Enough Demand

Company CFO Natalie Knight emphasized the flexible nature of the platforms, but that doesn't mean the EV revolution won't happen.

By Christopher Smith May 2 2024

The G80 EV Magma Is the Hottest Concept From Genesis Yet

The G80 EV Magma Is the Hottest Concept From Genesis Yet

The concept has a performance-tuned suspension, a body kit, and a stunning blue paint job.

By Christopher Smith Apr 26 2024

The Company Behind the Hummer EV Camper Conversion Just Went Out of Business

The Company Behind the Hummer EV Camper Conversion Just Went Out of Business

EarthCruiser's last day of operations is April 25.

By Christopher Smith Apr 26 2024

The 805-HP AMG GT63 S E Performance Is The Quickest Mercedes Ever

The 805-HP AMG GT63 S E Performance Is The Quickest Mercedes Ever

The GT63 S E Performance is the quickest-accelerating production vehicle Mercedes-AMG has ever built.

By Christopher Smith Apr 20 2024

Watch Mercedes Drift The Electric G-Class on a Frozen Lake

Watch Mercedes Drift The Electric G-Class on a Frozen Lake

We learn a few details about its off-road capability in the process.

By Christopher Smith Apr 7 2024

Mercedes-Benz EQS Loses Nearly Half Its Value After One Year, Study Says

Mercedes-Benz EQS Loses Nearly Half Its Value After One Year, Study Says

That's a whopping $65,143 on average. Meanwhile, a Kia Rio only loses $21 in the first year of ownership.

By Christopher Smith Apr 3 2024

VW Says There's No Market for an ID.Buzz Camper Van

VW Says There's No Market for an ID.Buzz Camper Van

Rumored production delays due to excessive weight aren't a concern if nobody wants to buy one.

By Christopher Smith Mar 22 2024

15 Fastest EVs To Lap The Nurburgring

15 Fastest EVs To Lap The Nurburgring

Some are production cars, others are track-only—but all of them are silent speed demons.

By Christopher Smith Mar 14 2024

The Most Expensive Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Costs $286,845

The Most Expensive Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Costs $286,845

The Turbo GT's configurator is already live. Unlike other Porsche models, there aren't many options to up-spec the pricey Turbo GT.

By Christopher Smith Mar 11 2024

This Secret Ford F-150 Lightning Will Climb Pikes Peak

This Secret Ford F-150 Lightning Will Climb Pikes Peak

It could be a modified version of the F-150 Lightning Switchgear we saw earlier this year.

By Christopher Smith Mar 1 2024

2026 Kia EV8 / Stinger: Everything You Need To Know

2026 Kia EV8 / Stinger: Everything You Need To Know

The Kia Stinger is gone, but the EV8 should be its electric successor.

By Christopher Smith Feb 22 2024

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