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XRT increases Ioniq 5’s ground clearance and rides on all-terrain tires Dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain makes 320 hp Ioniq 5 XRT gets more cladding, no skid plates Driving on a silty, sandy, rocky trail at Metate Ranch in Indio, Calif., I really want to treat this like a rally stage, but I’m worried the 2025 HyundaiContinue reading “Review: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT starts down the rally car trail”

XRT increases Ioniq 5’s ground clearance and rides on all-terrain tires Dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain makes 320 hp Ioniq 5 XRT gets more cladding, no skid plates Driving on a silty, sandy, rocky trail at Metate Ranch in Indio, Calif., I really want to treat this like a rally stage, but I’m worried the 2025 HyundaiContinue reading “Review: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT starts down the rally car trail”

Ferrari has revealed the SF-25 as its contender for the 2025 Formula 1 season The SF-25 will be piloted by Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in the new season The first race will be the Australian Grand Prix, taking place on March 16 Ferrari’s new Formula 1 race car for the 2025 World Championship hasContinue reading “2025 Ferrari F1 car revealed as Hamilton era gets underway”

McLaren is commemorating its 2024 F1 Constructor title with special editions of its Artura and 750S road cars. Shown Tuesday ahead of an F1 livery reveal event involving all 10 teams, the MCL38 Celebration Editions take their names from the McLaren MCL38 race car that carried the team to the Constructors’ Championship, which McLaren clinchedContinue reading “McLaren MCL38 Celebration Editions celebrate 2024 F1 Constructors’ Championship win”

Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge adds power Infinity mode unlocks the full 659 hp A launch mode helps achieve a quicker 0-60 mph time The Rolls-Royce Spectre electric coupe is getting the automaker’s Black Badge treatment, with more power and a design aesthetic that should appeal to your inner goth. Unveiled Tuesday, the Black Badge model’sContinue reading “Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge is the the most powerful Rolls yet”

Adventure seekers living the van life just lost a vehicle option, at least for now. The Ford Transit Trail has been discontinued for the 2025 model year. It’s unclear if the high-riding van with all-terrain tires will return for 2026. First reported by Jalopnik and then confirmed to Motor Authority by Ford spokesperson Elizabeth Kraft,Continue reading “Ford Transit Trail discontinued due to supply chain issue”

Nissan is progressing with its turnaround strategy following failed merger talks with Honda Nissan plans to reduce global production capacity by 20% and shed 9,000 jobs Nissan continues to explore the potential for new partnerships Nissan has outlined an updated turnaround strategy following the abrupt end of merger discussions with Honda last…

Volvo’s XC60 compact crossover has received a second round of updates Key among the updates is a larger 11.2-inch infotainment screen The updates will help keep the XC60 fresh alongside an EX60 electric alternative arriving in 2026 Volvo on Tuesday unveiled an updated version of its popular XC60 compact crossover, ensuring the model remains…

When tailgating, seating arrangements are usually limited to folding chairs and the open tailgate itself. But Ford’s engineers have been working on fold-out seats supported by a trailer hitch. This more elaborate seating design was disclosed in a patent application Ford submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on May 23…

Croatian firm Tedson Motors has launched its latest restomod project, the Etna, a reimagined Lamborghini Gallardo that adds power while reducing weight. As first reported by Top Gear on Feb. 17, the Etna is a bold project that follows Tedson’s philosophy of blending modern performance technology with modern design cues. One of its standout design…