Spyshots: 2016 Kia Sportage Interior and New Headlight Design

After the new Hyundai Tucson, it's now Kia's turn to develop a compact SUV with premium qualities. We are talking about the 2016 Sportage, which we caught testing up in the mountains. Some of the camouflage has been stripped from the front, revealing the headlights. But let's take a quick look at the interior first. Taking a page right out of the Land Rover textbook, the buttons used for the air c... (continue reading >>)

Can’t Afford a Morgan? How about This Three-Wheeled Bicycle Instead? - Photo Gallery

It’s not that often you see a bicycle borrowing the looks of a classic car. In fact, in some cities out there these two ways of commuting around town are split in two separate clubs, groups that quite often fight over who should own the street. The funny thing is that this three-wheeler belongs to a company from Minsk, Belarus, one of the countries quite famous for road rage. The Minsk-based company Ekomobil creates three-wheel... (continue reading >>)

15 LaFerrari Hypercars Show Up for Cavalcade Rally in 2015 - Video

The 2015 edition of the Cavalcade is the fourth and best one yet. We saw that awesome silver F12 TRS, and there was even a P4/5 by Pininfarina. However, the most shocking event was the sheer number of LaFerraris that turned up. We can't say for sure how many there were. We've seen one video with 10 of them, another with 12, and there's one where supercar spotter Marchetino says there were 15 in total, but they were never se... (continue reading >>)

Oxy-Acetylene Welding FAQ

What temperature do Oxy-Acetylene welding torches burn at? – Oxy-acetylene torches can burn at up to 6,330 °F, depending on the tip and mixture of gasses used. Compared to the 3,630 °F that a common propane torch burns at, you can see how much better the welding torch is at applying heat. Steel typically melts at about 2500 °F,

2016 Honda Fit Goes on Sale Tomorrow With a Starting Sticker of $15,790 - Photo Gallery

Honda Fit is ready to receive a welcomed 2016MY version that will smooth the edges where necessary for the model Honda claims to be a 'mega hit' among buyers and critics. For 2016, Honda is suggesting a starting price tag of $15,790 for the Fit LX equipped with 6-speed manual transmission and the direct-injected 1.5-liter i-VTEC ... (continue reading >>)

Peugeot 308 GTi Prices Announced, 270 HP Model Starts at €37,200

Didn't know the prices for the new Peugeot 308 GTi hot hatch? That's because you don't keep a close eye on the hot hatch market like we do. The French practically invented front-wheel drive, so it's only natural that we're excited about Peugeot's finest creation ever! The launch is scheduled for today, June 30th, but deliveries will take until October 22nd to begin. Only the more powerful model with the 270 P... (continue reading >>)

Prank: Rich Guy Offers Mercedes-Benz and $5,000 for Half Hour with Girlfriend - Video

When you check out the plot of Indecent Proposal on IMDB, they say it’s about a married woman who agrees to have intimate relationships with another man for one million dollars. If I remember well, Robert Redford never literally told Demi Moore they’re about to make love when she finally came to that date. Sure, that was just a romance movie from the 1990s, nothing real about it. It seems this Pakistani-Canadian Singe... (continue reading >>)

Lupus Alpha, the New "Russian" Muscle Bike Is, in Fact, All-Italian - Video

Walter Tosto created Walter Tosto Motorbike, a subsidiary aimed at bringing a breath of fresh air to the Russian motorcycle industry. One of the strongest such branches once, the motorbike industry of the former Soviet Union gradually decayed after the communist block came to an end. Some wealthy fellows are trying to do their utmost best to prevent whatever there is still left of the old glory from fading into total oblivion. If you thin... (continue reading >>)

Jay Kay’s Ferrari 330 GT Shooting Brake by Vignale is Up for Grabs - Video, Photo Gallery

Jay Kay is one of the most famous musicians of the modern era. Besides the critical acclaim for his work with Jamiroquai, Jason “Jay Kay” Luís Cheetham is an avid collector of exotic cars. He owns a Kermit Green LaFerrari and a few other of them Prancing Horses, but this one-of-one Ferrari 330 GT Shooting Brake with a Vignale couch-built body shell has to go. Commonly labeled the spiritual successor of the B... (continue reading >>)

Elon Musk's SpaceX Rocket Explodes on Mission to Resupply the Space Station - Video

It was Elon Musk's 44th birthday this weekend, but the South African billionaire didn't have that much to be happy about. A Falcon 9 rocket launched by Space Exploration Technologies on a mission to resupply the International Space Station blew up two and a half minutes after it set off from Cape Canaveral. In a message on Twitter, Musk said the "Falcon 9 experienced a problem shortly before first stage shutdown. Will p... (continue reading >>)

Scrambler Camp Is the First Ducati Scrambler Dealership, Open in Italy

Ducati has opened the first Scrambler-only dealership, the Scrambler Camp. This is the first-ever dealership dedicated to the new bike from Borgo Panigale and it is centered on the particularities of Ducati's Land of Joy lifestyle concept. The first Scrambler Camp was open in Padua and not in Bologna, as some have been expecting, maybe. The dealership in located downtown and has a surface of around sixty square meters (645 square fee... (continue reading >>)

Andre Rieu Just Bought a Tesla Model S

If classical music is for the industry what electric vehicles are for the loud, petrol-powered autos, then the Tesla Model S translates to Andre Rieu’s view on classical and waltz music in cars. OK, maybe that sounds a little confusing. What we’re trying to say is that Elon Musk’s EV stands out in a similar way to how the Dutch violin... (continue reading >>)

Removing the Chicken Tax Could Resurrect Foreign-Made Pickup Trucks in the US

If you live in the United States of America and you’re in the market for a mid-size pickup truck, options are fairly limited. By fairly limited, we’re referring to four models, two of which being similar machines underneath the body shell. Who or what is to blame for the sorry state of the segment? The chicken tax. At the end of 1963, US President Lyndon B. Johnson imposed the chicken tax, a 25 percent tariff on import... (continue reading >>)

Don't Ride with Morons Lest They Cause You to Crash Hard, Too - Video

Some of the young riders seem to be unnerved when older, seasoned fellow motorcyclists tell them about the rules they must obey when riding in a group. Especially freshly-licensed riders who only have a driving permit for two-wheelers are exposed to a danger they don't fully understand yet. Those of us who have gotten to riding after earning some experience behind the wheel see traffic with different eyes. We know how to spot more or... (continue reading >>)

What if Phones Ran on Gas and Cars on Electricity?

Disclaimer: If you are allergic to the symbol on your keyboard right next to your right shift (the question mark), you'd better not read the following story. It's filled with open-ended, rhetorical and sometimes stupid questions. Good, now that we got that out of the way, let's talk about energy. It's stored in batteries, dinosaur juice and mother nature. We consistently use it to power our stuff. But what if you fell ... (continue reading >>)

New York City Can Carry On with "Taxi of Tomorrow" Program Based on Nissan NV200 EVs

New York had a plan for turning the world-famous yellow cab fleet into a green arsenal of people carriers, but fleet operators had other plans. Luckily, the Taxi of Tomorrow plan can go ahead after the Court of Appeal in Albany upheld the initiative, Bloomberg reports. It all started ... (continue reading >>)

Spyshots: 2017 Renault Scenic Test Mule Previews Much Wider Body

All sorts of weird things are happening in car town this week: Top Gear is over, the BMW M5 is going hybrid and Renault is going crazy. Yes, crazy. They've just announced a new sedan called the Talisman, which is going to be the wooden stake through the heart of the Laguna. The... (continue reading >>)

2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia (Tipo 952) Quadrifoglio Verde is Dressed to Impress - Video, Photo Gallery

Some people say that emotions make the difference between producing and creating something. It may sound like the most Italian thing to say about a motor vehicle, but the 2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia in Quadrifoglio Verde guise is the kind of four-wheeled work of art that stirs the blood and captures the imagination of car enthusiasts all over. This motoring editor doesn’t believe in the “you’re not a pro... (continue reading >>)

Mechanical Engineer Invents Robotic, Fully-Automated Bricklayer of the Future - Video

There are three ways of taking this robot that can build up to 150 houses per year. If you’re a businessman working in construction, then you’ll see it as your future investment. If you’re a worker, you’ll have it as bad news employment wise. Then, there’s always the approach of the admirer of new technologies. We’re most likely those who appreciate new technologies, especially w... (continue reading >>)

Subaru BRZ tS STI Launched in Japan: Tweaked Suspension and Brembo Brakes - Photo Gallery

The Subaru BRZ tS, which was already packed with performance tech, has just received the Subaru Tecnica International (STI) treatment over in Japan. The sad news is that there's still no turbocharged engine, so output remains stable for the 2-liter boxer engine. But pretty much everything else has been played with. Limited to just 300 examples, this package hopes to elevate the performance of the BRZ for those hardcore fans who expec... (continue reading >>)

Lamborghini Confirms the Arrival of the Aventador Superveloce Roadster

Goodwood Festival of Speed may be a celebration for motorsport in all its forms, but it's also a good platform where carmakers can announce their new models or present recently-unveiled cars. Lamborghini took the first category as the Sant'Agata Bolognese-based carmaker announced the raging bull emblem will be added on the Aventador Superveloce Roadster. In other words, the (continue reading >>)

New Zealander Modifies 1995 Chevrolet Geo Tracker into Burned Wood-Powered SUV

In the world where everybody is talking about global warming and the need for cars to switch to electric power or other cleaner methods, some people out there rather go back in time to solve the problem. This Chevrolet Tracker owner from New Zealand figured out there has to be a better way to use the leaves people were burning in the neighborhoods. Great ideas start off from simple curiosities, such is Zeeland Township resident Don Manne... (continue reading >>)

Toyota Camry Named the Most American-Made Vehicle - Photo Gallery

According to a recent study published by Cars.com, the 2015 Toyota Camry leads the American-Made chart together with the Toyota Sienna minivan. This doesn’t come as a surprise though, albeit there is a little curiosity that needs to be mentioned. At the beginning of June, we were reporting about the Kogod Made in Ameri... (continue reading >>)

FAB Design Had the McLaren 650S Under their Wand, and This is the Result

FAB Design has a new bag of goodies coming out their magic hat, but this time the amenities are destined for the McLaren 650S. We've seen them crashing either on a wet road in Poland or as they repeated the move in (continue reading >>)

Mad Max: Fury Road Yamaha Tricity Looks Neat, but the Video Is Funny - Video

Seeing a Yamaha Tricity getting a Mad Max makeover was probably the last thing we expected, but the resulting three-wheeler is indeed looking good. Of course, it will be a sore sight to behold for those who are all about impeccable shiny motorcycles with piano-like lacquer coats and bright chrome accents, but nobody's forcing them to watch it, right? Rat bikes, scooters and boogies have become a fascination for lots of riders and dr... (continue reading >>)

Volvo Sensus Interface Earns Most Innovative HMI System Crown

Just a couple of months after Volvo Cars revealed the updated On Call app, the Swedish carmaker's Sensus interface was voted the most innovative HMI system. It all took place at the 2015 Car HMI Concept & Systems Conference in Berlin, and the award pointed out that Volvo's Sensus interface does the best jo... (continue reading >>)

Aston Martin Picnic Hamper Brings Summer Class to Your Outdoor Romance - Photo Gallery

Whether or not you’re married, a romantic picnic will most likely surprise your beloved one. Say you are rather pretentious and so is your other half, in which case an outdoor afternoon can’t lack class. No, it has to combine luxury and functionality in a way the experience will always be remembered. Aston Martin’s lifestyle branch has found a £2,950 ($ 4,646) solution you may just be fond of. Sinc... (continue reading >>)

2016 Fiat Bravo Replacement Spied in Italy Dressed in Grande Punto Clothes

The Fiat brand may be hard at work fine-tuning the 2016 Fiat 500 facelift for its July 4th unveiling event. Mind you, the Fiat peeps are aware that you cannot build a brand by relying on the 500 family of models alone. In this regard, the Italian company replaced the old as dirt Linea compact sedan with the Aegea. That’s not all though. As Fiat sales in Europe plummet, the Italian manufacturer is setting the stage for the arriva... (continue reading >>)

Mash Adventure 400 Certainly Looks Appealing - Photo Gallery

Enter Mash Adventure 400, a new small-to-medium displacement bike that seems to offer a very nice package for those in search of zero-frills-all-thrills rides. Light and with upgraded components, the Mash Adventure 400 might cause the other adv bike manufacturers to hurry up and deliver their goods sooner. Opinions are mixed when it comes to Chines... (continue reading >>)

CyPhy LVL 1 Drone Has Six Rotors for Stability and Makes HD Filming Simple - Video

By now, you've all seen quadcopter drones used for filming on the news. In fact, the chances are that you know somebody who owns one. But have you ever seen a hexacopter? Probably not, especially not like the CyPhy LVL 1. This is one of the most interesting projects on Kickstarter and like the Lily we showed you a while ago, deliveries will take place sometime in 2016… we hope. The CyPhy LVL 1 comes from Helen Greiner, the... (continue reading >>)

Lotec C1000 Powered by Mercedes-Benz Is On Sale for $650,000 - Video, Photo Gallery

Most of the youngsters don’t know what Lotec is. We’re much obliged to tell you that it’s a German company that made a lot of Group 6 and Group C racing cars, a one-off supercar for an Arab oil baron, the 400 km/h Sirius supercar, and aftermarket parts for Mercedes-Benz models. What interests us today is the one-off supercar finished in 1995. Its name is the Lotec C1000 and the final price of research, develo... (continue reading >>)

Richard Mille Unveils Two Felipe Massa Limited Edition Timepieces

It may not be the first time the Swiss watchmaker has dedicated a limited edition timepiece model for the Brazilian Formula One driver, but that doesn’t mean they're not eye candy. Nice to look at and a pleasure to wear, the design embodies both premium design and racing inspiration. This collection, in particular, is here to celebrate the company’s ten-year collaboration with the professional driver. Currently h... (continue reading >>)

2017 Audi RS4 Avant Rendered, But What Will Power It?

This morning's big reveal has swung the gates wide open for Audi-based renderings. The all-new A4 has thus already been transformed into the mighty RS4 super-Avant. Nobody has even seen the new RS4 yet, so these rende... (continue reading >>)

2019 BMW M5 Spotted Out Testing Hybrid Powertrain - Photo Gallery

The hype around the new BMW M5 is already palpable. It might be too early if you ask us, but it looks like the Bavarians are already testing the new car as this new batch of spyshots seems to show. Of course, it was spotted on the Nurburgring and the dead giveaways were the four tailpipes at the back split in two, one set on each side. For now, we can... (continue reading >>)

Carlos Checa Returns aboard a Ducati 1199 Panigale R

Does number seven in World Superbike tell you something? Well, it's time to have Carlos Checa back on a Ducati, but he's not going to dress his leathers for racing purposes. The 2011 WSBK champion will be present at Mugello for testing the 1199 Panigale R. Checa will be at Mugello between June 30th and July 2nd, and will ride a WSBK-spec Ducati 1199 Panigale R, replacing Luca Scassa, the rider originally signed for the test. Sc... (continue reading >>)

London to Have World’s First Pure Electric Double-Decker

As the bicycle enthusiast he is, former journalist and current Mayor of London Boris Johnson is also an advocate of cleaner public transport. Changes have been conducted ever since he took over the seat of UK’s capital administration, back in 2008. Regular buses have been switched to hybrid if not electrical power, but a pure electric double-decker is a worldwide premiere. Mayor Boris Johnson has announced today that the world&... (continue reading >>)

ASPEC Maserati Ghibli Carbon Fiber Kit from China Packs Aggression - Photo Gallery

The Maserati Ghibli is the smaller of the two new Italian sedans, which means it targets the BMW 5 Series. But because there aren't that many around, few companies have tried to tune one. There's a kit from WALD International and another from Novitec, but today we're going to focus on what China has. China? Yes, China. This is an earlier project that was revealed in April, but popped back on our radar today, demanding atten... (continue reading >>)

1 Megawatt Tajima Rimac E-Runner Concept Meets Dyno, Silent Hell Unleashes - Video

In their attempt to conquer Pikes Peak with an electric car, Croatian carmaker Rimac Automobili created the E-Runner Concept_one, a monster racer with 1,474 HP. With the famous mountain climb start date closing in, Rimac wanted to know if their devilish electric racer is up to the challenge. Therefore, the E-Runner e... (continue reading >>)

Official: Bugatti Veyron Successor, Chiron, to Have 1,500 Hybrid Horsepower

In an interview for German publication Bild, Volkswagen Group Boss Martin Winterkorn offered the first official confirmation that the company he is running is working on a Veyron successor. Of course, this comes as no news at all since the car has been spotted out testing a couple of times already, but nobody knew anything for sure. Now, according to (continue reading >>)

There’s a Pure Electric BMW i8, and It Costs $220 - Video

Ever since we drove BMW’s plug-in hybrid sportscar, we can’t but wonder when and especially how to get one. Sure, few regular people out there actually afford one of them space shuttles, but there’s no way anyone can take our dreams away. So here’s what happened the other day. While we were having one of those daydreams, we stumbled upon a video sh... (continue reading >>)

Ducati Loses Open Class Concessions, Bradl Undergoes Surgery

Starting with the 2016 MotoGP season, Ducati will lose the current concessions granted by the premier class regulations. This means that starting from the next year, Ducati will race according to the same rules that apply now to full-factory teams, such as Honda and Yamaha. The former rules required that a dry race was won prior to losing the concessions, but the teams reached an agreement about a (continue reading >>)

NASCAR Toyota Camry Does Burnout with Fire at Goodwood FoS - Video

Patrick Friesacher was having so much fun doing a burnout at the Goodwood Festival of Speed that he didn't notice his rear tire had caught on fire. However, we noticed and are sharing his stunt with you. Friesacher has always been a crowd favorite at the Goodwood track. The 34-year old Austrian is known for his F1 stunts and late switched to ALMS. However, this clip captures him behind the wheel of a Toyota Camry NASCAR racer belongi... (continue reading >>)

Subaru Levorg GT Goes on Sale in the UK in September, Features 1.6-liter 170 HP Engine

Those familiar with the Levorg badge already know the station wagon was first developed for the domestic Japanese market, but Subaru wants to go global with this one after debuting the model in Geneva earlier this year. Levorg shares platform with Impreza and Legacy, and its name comes from 'LEga... (continue reading >>)

VW Golf R Races A45 AMG and Subaru STI with Surprising Results - Video

We can pretend all we want that fine handling is just as important as acceleration, but nobody really wants the Swift Sport and the only people who appreciate Porsches are the ones who can afford them. Today, we can show you two ego-driven, emotionally charged drag races. After just a few short sentences, people will hate us, call us "stupid" and threaten to use the "dislike button". Yeah, we're wa... (continue reading >>)

Floyd Mayweather is Buying Two Koenigsegg CCXR; One Is the Trevita

It’s no just social status with Floyd Mayweather’s mind-bending car fleet. The more expensive his hypercars get, the more his bank accounts grow. Earlier this month he decided to sell the gorgeous Ferrari Enzo he owned for six months. Now, two of the world’s most expensive vehicles have arrived at his favorite dealership... (continue reading >>)

Volkswagen Budget Brand to Launch in 2018 with Hatch, Sedan and SUV

The people who know nothing about cars might still believe Volkswagen is the car brand of the people, for the people. But in reality, the Golf or Passat models they sell are among the most expensive and complex in their particular segments. There's very little money to be made from cheap cars, but Europe's biggest brand is still not giving up on being No.1. That's why a budget brand is being developed, and more details have... (continue reading >>)

Using Headphones on a Motorcycle Becomes Illegal from 1st of July, 2015

If you plan to travel to France with your car or motorcycle, you should know that after the 1st of July, the use of any type of earphones is illegal. It may sound a bit abrupt, but things are as real as it gets. The French lawmakers decided that any form of earphone, be it wired or wireless, and which can be inserted in the ear represents a major distraction and must not be used while operating a vehicle on public roads. To make things ev... (continue reading >>)

Virgin Racing Partners Up with DS Brand for Formula E

Sure, Formula E is not that exciting as the F1 or NASCAR, but we all know that it’s not just about racing with this rather young rally. No, the highest class of competition for one-make, single-seater, electrically powered racing cars also has quite a big role in the development of green technologies future road cars will use. That’s pretty much what this partnership between Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Racing and the DS Brand is about. ... (continue reading >>)

Official: "Talisman" Is the Name of the Renault Laguna Successor, Will Debut on July 6th

Renault has just officially announced that "Talisman" is the official name of its new D-segment saloon which it plans to reveal in about a week. This could be the biggest surprise of the week, as we honestly didn't expect Renault would replace the Laguna, one of its most famous models. However, a new name means they can start with a clean slate and stop people from comparing the old Laguna with the "new one... (continue reading >>)

1988 BMW E30 M3 Seller Wants Just $29,000 for His Mint Car

The prices of E30 M3s have gone through the roof lately due to increasing demand on the market but also their collector item status. You can find them at prices close or even over six figures so you know it’s not all that easy to find one in the first place. Therefore, this 1988 model that we found on eBay might be a good buying opportunity if yo... (continue reading >>)

2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia Rendered as a Spider, Our Hearts Melt Instantly

We can't tell for sure whether it's because of the summer or mainly due to Alfa Romeo Giulia's beautiful lines, but the rendering you see above made our hearts skip a beat. Yes, it's a suggestion on how the Giulia would look like in open-top ego, and we love it, despite making that obvious two times before. In any case, just like the shooting brake and the (continue reading >>)