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Fiat 600e Abarth revealed Electric subcompact crossover comes in Touring and Scorpionissima versions Scorpionissima packs 278 hp, making it most powerful Abarth road car The Fiat 600e electric subcompact crossover that went on sale last year in select markets has spawned a feisty Abarth variant. Revealed in full on Monday, the new Fiat 600e Abarth…

Nissan has been spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned Leaf, the automaker’s nameplate for its first volume electric vehicle. The prototype is for a third-generation Leaf expected to launch next year, meaning we’ll likely see it arrive as a 2026 model in the U.S. The first two generations of the Leaf have been compactContinue reading “2026 Nissan Leaf spied with crossover body”

Brabus Rocket GTS shooting brake is based AMG SL 63 S E Performance Plug-in hybrid powertrain delivers 986 hp and 1,195 lb-ft of torque Production limited to 25 units Brabus is a German tuning company known for its powerful yet conservatively styled builds. Every now and then, though, the company takes a trip on theContinue reading “Brabus Rocket GTS is an AMG SL shooting brake packing 986 hp”

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz won the 2024 Formula 1 Mexican Grand Prix McLaren leads the Constructors’ Champion Reigning world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing leads the Drivers’ Championship Just a week on from its win at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Ferrari has followed up with another win at this past weekend’sContinue reading “Carlos Sainz cruises to victory at 2024 F1 Mexican Grand Prix”

Aston Martin presented the DBS Superleggera in 2018, which feels like a generation ago in the automotive timeline. Technology has evolved since, yet the 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish unveiled in 2024 as the DBS Superleggera’s successor mostly shrugs it off. It’s a little old-school, and it’s better for it. In an era when nameplates…

A 2006 Ferrari 248 F1 race car is headed to auction Michael Schumacher drove the F1 car before his temporary retirement An F1 car previously driven by Schumacher sold for $14.8M in 2022. Michael Schumacher remains one of Formula 1’s most successful drivers, with most of that success coming in a dominant era with FerrariContinue reading “Michael Schumacher’s final Ferrari F1 car heads to auction”

Ford has submitted another patent application for a pickup truck midgate, with more variations on the design of a feature normally associated with rival General Motors. The first patent application appeared earlier this year, showing a design similar to what GM has used previously. This second patent—published by the United States Patent and…

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger features a solid 18-carat gold bar in the center console Movie references are littered throughout the Phantom Goldfinger’s bespoke design touches Aston Martin also paid tribute to “Goldfinger” with a special-edition DB12 James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5 rightfully gets the most attention, but it’s not the only…

Modern Lancia Gamma due in 2026 Vehicle has been described as a fastback Production to take place alongside next-generation Jeep Compass at Italian plant Lancia, part of the Stellantis fold, is working on a trio of electric vehicles for launch this decade, and the third was confirmed on Friday as a modern Gamma. It’s dueContinue reading “Lancia Gamma flagship EV based on STLA Medium due in 2026”

The annual SEMA show is just around the corner, and the ever-popular Ringbrothers is set to return with three new builds, including a 1987 Buick Grand National with a 1,246 hp on tap. Ringbrothers is the Wisconsin shop that’s previously brought wild machines like a 1972 AMC Javelin AMX and 1969 Dodge Charger both packingContinue reading “Ringbrothers readies Buick Grand National with 1,246-hp V-6 for SEMA”