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The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 lives up to expectations by setting new performance benchmarks, including the quickest-ever 0-60 mph time for a production Corvette. The new ZR1 will reach 60 mph from a standstill in 2.3 seconds, and run the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds, both with the optional ZTK Performance Package, Chevy confirmed ThursdayContinue reading “2025 Corvette ZR1 hits 9s, posts fastest 0-60 mph time yet”

The Honda Prelude has been out of production for more than two decades, but a new generation is coming and was confirmed by Honda on Tuesday for launch in the U.S. by late 2025. The timing points to it arriving as a 2026 model. The exterior design of the new Prelude was previewed by aContinue reading “2026 Honda Prelude’s interior revealed”

There’s a revival of De Tomaso currently underway, with the new iteration of the legendary Italian brand set to focus on high-performance cars, the first of which is the stunning P72 supercar unveiled in 2019. The long road to the first customer cars being delivered is almost over, as De Tomaso on Tuesday confirmed theContinue reading “De Tomaso completes first production-spec P72 supercar”

Fresh from being dropped by the Sauber Formula 1 team, Valtteri Bottas is set to return to one of his former teams, Mercedes-Benz AMG, in 2025 as a reserve driver. The reserve role means Bottas will step in for one of Mercedes’ F1 drivers if they are unable to race. Reserve drivers regularly test aContinue reading “Bottas returns to Mercedes F1 team in 2025 as reserve driver”

Waymo on Monday announced plans to deploy some of its robotaxis to Japan in early 2025, marking the first time the self-driving vehicles will operate outside the U.S. The robotaxis will participate in a trial in Tokyo, in partnership with local taxi companies Nihon Kotsu and GO. The trial is intended to help Waymo’s AI-poweredContinue reading “Waymo ready to take robotaxis to Japan”

Liam Lawson will take over Sergio Perez’s seat at Red Bull Racing in 2025 Lawson will drive alongside Max Verstappen, who will be chasing his fifth world title Lawson’s former seat at RB has yet to be filled New Zealander Liam Lawson was confirmed on Thursday by Red Bull Racing as its pick for teammateContinue reading “Liam Lawson replaces Sergio Perez at Red Bull F1 team”

The Rivian R1S doesn’t look new, but what you can’t see has been replaced or updated Faster and more efficient, the R1S still sets a benchmark Benchmarks cost a lot of money, and the Rivian R1S costs at least $71,700 Can Rivian make history again? The EV startup has once again entered the Motor AuthorityContinue reading “Rivian R1S: Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist”

Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes for a second-generation GLB-Class based on the MMA platform The new GLB-Class is expected to debut in 2026 Both electric and hybrid powertrains are in the pipeline A redesigned GLB-Class compact crossover is shaping up to be the second member of Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation compact family, following the…

Honda will unveil a pair of 0 Series prototypes at 2025 CES Teaser photo points to one of the prototypes being an evolution of the Honda Saloon concept unveiled during 2024 CES First 0 Series EV is due to start production around 2026 Honda will use the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month toContinue reading “Honda 0 Series EV prototypes head to 2025 CES”

With the 2024 season over the F1 drama ensues. On Wednesday Sergio Perez, known as Checo, announced on Instagram he is parting ways with Red Bull Racing now that the 2024 season’s complete. “Driving for Red Bull has been an unforgettable experience and I’ll always cherish the successes we achieved together,” Perez said. Perez signedContinue reading “Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull F1 team”