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Rolls-Royce’s Phantom has been updated, though the changes are subtle and will depend heavily on the buyer’s individual tastes. The Rolls-Royce flagship sedan arrived in its current form in 2017, as a 2018 model. The updated version, known as a Series II, is expected to start sales later this year as a 2023 model. ExteriorContinue reading “Preview: 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II goes heavy on the details”

BMW will use the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on later this month on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como to present the long-awaited M4 CSL, the first modern CSL car in almost two decades. However, according to a new report there’s also a special Hommage version of the car coming to really celebrate this year’sContinue reading “BMW M4 CSL will reportedly spawn spicier Hommage version boasting more power, unique body”

The Hummer, Bronco and Blazer have all returned in recent years as a result of the ongoing SUV boom. The International Harvester Scout is next. Citing people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that Volkswagen Group’s board is expected to give the green light on Wednesday to a Scout revival.Continue reading “VW reviving Scout as EV sub-brand for off-road pickup and SUV”

Porsche engineers are out testing prototypes for an updated 911 range, and a new one has been spotted. Previously we brought you spy shots of prototypes for the updated 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S, and today we have spy shots and video of a tester for what’s likely to be the updated 911 Carrera.Continue reading “2024 Porsche 911 spy shots and video: Mid-cycle update on the way”

Valtteri Bottas waits out a brief rain shower at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, May 8, 2022. He goes on to finish seventh, after Verstappen and Perez’s pair of Red Bulls, the Ferraris of Leclerc and Sainz, and a Mercedes duo of Russell and Hamilton. It’s the biggest racing series on the planet, with aContinue reading “How I learned to love Formula 1 at the Miami Grand Prix”

Land Rover’s Range Rover Sport has been redesigned for the 2023 model year. The styling is evolutionary but there’s a new platform and the choice of electrified powertrains. Ford’s F-150 workhorse now offers an electric powertrain, and we’ve just tested it. It improves upon the bestselling pickup’s capabilities, though at higher prices…

The Hummer, Bronco and Blazer have all returned in recent years as a result of the ongoing SUV boom. Could the International Harvester Scout be next? Citing people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that Volkswagen Group’s board is expected to give the green light on Wednesday to a ScoutContinue reading “VW reportedly reviving Scout as EV sub-brand for off-road pickup and SUV”

The new 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will serve as the official pace car of the 2022 Indianapolis 500, the highlight of the IndyCar series. However, it won’t just be the regular Z06 but a special 70th Anniversary Edition that was announced in January and marks this year’s 70th anniversary of the arrival of America’s sportsContinue reading “Chevy Corvette Z06 selected as pace car for 2022 Indy 500”

Volkswagen engineers have been spotted testing a battery-electric sedan that will likely replace the Arteon in the automaker’s lineup. The sedan is a production version of 2018’s ID.Vizzion concept car, and it should eventually spawn a wagon version inspired by 2019’s ID.Space Vizzion. The prototype is heavily camouflaged, with stickers covering…

Hertz and Shelby American are once again teaming up to offer “Rent-a-Racer” Ford Mustangs to power-hungry travelers. The special Mustangs will be available to rent at certain Hertz locations starting this summer. The highlight is based on the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Dubbed GT500-H, it produces more than 900 hp, Hertz claims. The engine churning…