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2025 VW ID-Buzz interior shot with Dune color theme seating and surfaces.

VW reveals 2025 ID.Buzz prices, trim details, and range estimates

There were no dramatic surprises when Volkswagen of America announced the long-awaited pricing and model details for the all-electric 2025 VW ID.Buzz.
can am origin and pulse electric motorcycles parked on wet pavement with a lighted city river in the background

Can-Am unveils two electric motorcycles: Pulse street bike and Origin dual-sport

The Can-Am Pulse street bike and Can-Am Origin dual-sport motorcycle are powered by a proprietary liquid-cooled powertrain designed to optimize range and charge time.
Green Lamborghini Temerario right side view at Pebble Beach during Monterey Car Week.

Lamborghini Temerario is the hybrid successor to Huracán

Lamborghini views the Temerario as the successor to the completely sold-out, limited edition Huracán, setting a new benchmark for power in the super sports car class.
2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series red and black on a red platform.

2026 Mercedes-Maybach SL Monogram Series adds an opulent roadster to team Maybach

The Mercedes-Maybach SL is for owner-drivers who expect strong performance but prioritize quiet luxury, comfort, and beauty.
Maserati MCXtrema on the race track passing the Maserati garage at Leguna Seca during Monterey Car Week.

Maserati delivers first MCXtrema in North America at Laguna Seca

The MCXtrema is a track-only car built for owners who are not racing professionals and have no racing training.
Four Electrify America charging stations in a retail shopping parking lot.

Electrify America EV charging company pilots overuse penalty fees

Electrify America has implemented the Congestion Reduction Pilot program at ten especially congested charging locations in southern California.
Michael Schumacher 2001 Ferrari F1 race car on track. Left front three-quarter view - Trevor Thompson - Courtesy RM Sothebys.

Sotheby’s to auction Michael Schumacher’s Grand Prix-winner Ferrari F1 race car

This Ferrari is one of the most significant representatives of modern-era F! race cars.
2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ parked on a racetrack.

Mercedes-Benz models explained: Your guide to every Mercedes class and model

This guide has one purpose: to help you make sense of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle brands, classes, and models.
Pininfarina B95 Gotham built for Bruce Wayne, with Batman's Tumbler in the background.

Batman’s ride: Pininfarina unveils the B95 Gotham at Monterey Car Week

The Warner Brothers Discovery collaboration with Pininfarina is in observance of the 85th anniversary of the Batman superhero franchise. 
Pit lane and Paddock Clubs for the Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix.

The Papi Steak F1 Garage revs up for the Las Vegas Grand Prix

See and be seen at the Papi Steak F1 Garage, the hottest and tastiest ticket for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Bonhams is auctioning this gold 1979 Porsche 928 that Tom Cruise drove in the film Risky Business.

Tom Cruise Risky Business Porsche 928 on auction during Monterey Car Week

This is the car he was sitting in when Tom Cruise looked at the camera and said, "Porsche, there is no substitute."
Mercedes two-liter Targa Florio race car driven by Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 racing driver George Russell in Imola, Italy, before the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in May 2024.

Mercedes-Benz at Pebble Beach Automotive Week 2024

During Pebble Beach Automotive Week Mercedes will introduce three top-of-the-line Maybach and AMG vehicles and display four rarely seen classics.
2024 Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two right profile view in blue.

Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two raises multiple bars in sports luxury vehicles

The new Range Rover leads the brand's efforts to incorporate the ultimate characteristics of a high-performance SUV in a single flagship vehicle.
Two people walking Rad Power Bikes RadKick e-bikes on a sidewalk on a college campus.

Rad Power Bikes launches lighter, simpler, lower-cost RadKick e-bike

Rad adds a new style to its e-bike lineup with the RadKick, a lighter, simpler, and less expensive e-bike that resembles a standard bicycle.
Mustang Ford Heritage Edition e-bike with a red Mustang convertible.

ET Ford fans can ride Ford Bronco and Mustang-inspired e-bikes

Bronco and Mustang owners can buy branded high-performance e-bikes to match their vehicles.
2025 VW ID.3 GTX Performance front left wheel.

Presales start for VW ID.3 GTX Performance, VW’s most powerful EV

VW's most powerful EV has more torque than the brand's most potent turbocharged V6 engines.
2025 Ford Maverick Lobo street performance truck right front three-quarter view parked in font of gray brick wall covered with street art.

2025 Maverick Lobo – Ford adds a small truck street-performance model

The 2025 Maverick Lobo emphasizes Ford's smallest pickup potential as a street-performance truck.
bugatti tourbillon explainer tourbillion in molsheim front left three quarter view

Bugatti Tourbillon: Legacy and innovation in creating the next perfect car

Think your job is tough? Bugatti has one job: Create the perfect car. Then do it again. Here's how Bugatti created the Tourbillon.
Polaris OVR 2025 RZR Pro models racing down a sand hill in the desert.

Polaris unveils three 2025 RZR Pro off-road adventure machines

Polaris introduced three 2025 Polaris RZR Pro models with revived styling, refined rider experience and comfort, and relentless performance and durability.
Carlos Sainz will leave Scuderia Ferrari for the Williams Racing team starting in 2025.

F1 racing driver changes teams: Ferrari driver Sainz signs with Williams Racing

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz signed with Williams Racing for two years starting with the 2025 season for two reasons: heroes and history.
New Maserati super sports car to premier during Monterey Car Week

Maserati to unveil super sports car at Monterey Car Week

1963 Shelby 289 Cobra driven by Steve McQueen left front three-quarter view.

1963 Shelby Cobra up for auction: Steve McQueen drove it and you can, too

Interest will be especially high in this 1963 Shelby 289 Cobra, which actor Steve McQueen regularly drove from 1965 to 1967.
BWT Alpine F1 Team new Team Principal Oliver Oakes.

Oliver Oakes takes over as the new Alpine F1 Team Principal

Oliver Oakes, a 36-year-old former driver and F3 racing team founder, will take over as the BWT Alpine F1 Team Team Principal after the summer break.
2025 Audi e-tron Sportback right side view parked beside a house with a lawn and ocean in the background.

The 2025 Audi A6 e-tron rewrites the brand playbook

Audi continues to bolster its position as an EV leader with the A6 e-tron and S6 e-tron models.
2025 Cadillace CT5-V Blackwing luxury sport sedan on the highway with hills and mountains in the background.

2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Precision Package fine tunes track performance

Ask for the Precision Package option for your 2025 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing to steer, corner, and brake like a race car.
2025 BMW M5 left front three-quarter view parked on light gray floor in front of dark gray stone wall.

BMW to premier all-new M5 and M5 Touring

The next-generation BMW M5 models carry forward the M5 race performance with the most potent powertrain ever.
Lamborghini URUS SE on display on stage in a white spotlight.

Lamborghini sales are up, waiting times are longer

Order books are still open for two current Lamborghini models, but new orders will take a while.
George Russell in Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 race car three-quarter view.

Russell wins F1 Belgian Grand Prix for Mercedes, then loses on team error

Through no fault of his own, due entirely to a team oversight, George Russell's F1 Belgian Grand Prix win was disqualified.
BMW G 310 R parked in an indoor garage with a view of water.

The 5 best beginner motorcycles for aspiring riders

We've put together the five best beginner motorcycles.
Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet driving on an ocean-side highway.

The new Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet

The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet is equipped for year-round top down driving.
Alpine F1 racecar with Deadpool and Wolverine livery for the Belgian GP left rear three-quarter view.

Alpine F1 team livery marks Deadpool and Wolverine film release

Alpine F1 race cars, drivers, and pit crew will sport exclusive livery this weekend to promote the latest Marvel film, Deadpool & Wolverine,
bentley continental gt speed parked in a home carport direct frontal view

Bentley Continental GT Speed debut: A high-performance hybrid touring machine

The new Bentley's plug-in hybrid Grand Tourer is its most powerful road car ever.
Ducati Monster SP rising on a track.

Ducati motorcycles buying guide: Every model, explained

Ducati offers a wide range of models at varying performance levels for motorcycling enthusiasts.
Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks partner to launch a high-speed Fast DC EV charging network.

Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks to launch EV charging network

The Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging division and Starbucks will open public charging stations at more than 100 Starbucks stores nationwide.
2025 Cadillac Escalade in Deep Sea Metallic parked in front of a home.

Jerry Ferrara helped launch the 2025 Cadillac Escalade

Cadillac unveiled the 2025 Cadillac Escalade on the 20th anniversary of Entourage, a TV series starring Jerry Ferrara.
audi q4 35 e tron 2025 parked on a rooftop area with concrete wall and blue sky in the background front right three quarter v

Audi add an entry-level premium EV, the Audi Q4 35 e-tron

As a new entry-level variant in the Q4 e-tron premium model family, the Q4 35 e-tron starting price is about $5,500 lower than the previous cheapest Q4 e-tron.
2024 vw tiguan wolfsburg edition in atlantic blue on a city street

VW offers limited 2024 Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition closeout model

Volkswagen announced the value-packed 2024 Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition before introducing the all-new 2025 VW Tiguan model family.
2025 Audi A5 right front frontal view driving on a highway in the mountains.

2025 Audi A5: Larger and sportier with new engines and tech

Audi launched a new mid-size A5 model family with larger bodies that emphasize sportiness and interior space and new partially electrified engines.
Bugatti Tourbillon at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024

Bugatti brought the fleet to the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Bugatti took three hypercars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to represent the company's dedication to design, engineering, and performance.   
Lucid Air Touring EV left profile with unobtrusive Stealth Package.

We drove a Lucid Air Touring EV: Warp speed and and life-saving responsiveness

The Lucid Air Touring more than holds its own in the competitive luxury performance sedan market, especially with its generous battery range.
Maserati MC20 Icona.

Maserati unveils two M20 limited edition cars at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Maserati unveils the MC20 Icona and MC20 Leggenda limited series cars at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Teaser for upcoming Audi A5 family.

Audi CEO shares future plans with a glimpse of the new Audi A5 family

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner outlined the automaker's launch plans for new models in 2024 and 2025
2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ on a racetrack.

2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+: Upgraded track readiness

The 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro 4Matic+ upgrades improve the car's responsiveness and performance for everyday driving and on racetracks.
2023 Audi Schnellsportwagon image driving on a curved road.

Audi dream car conceived in the 1930s, ready for first public showing

Audi brought a 90-year-old dream to reality with a one-off street version of a 1930s Grand Prix race car.
Rimac Nevera 15th anniversary edition right front three-quarter view with wing doors raised.

Rimac reveals limited 15th Aanniversary Edition Rimac Nevera hypercar

Rimac will build only nine 15th Anniversary Edition hypercars with a fixed price that covers all options, including bespoke matching luggage.
Aaron Boss, Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun, and Roland Sands with Dun's rowdy new Roland Sands Design custom Indian Scout.

Roland Sands built a custom Indian motorcycle for Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun

Indian Motorcycles awarded Josh Dun with the RSD one-of-a-kind motorcycle because of the dynamic drummer's passion and precision in redefining modern music.
2025 Audi RS 6 Avant GT in Nardo Gray driving along California coastline.

Audi RS 6 Avant GT limited edition honors Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO racing car

Audi released the limited-edition Audi RS 6 Avant in California because of the car's cult status in the U.S., Audi's second largest market in the world.
2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure parked on a hillside with mountains in the background.

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure gets new engine, chassis, and accessibility

The changes for 2024, including a redesigned frame and improved steering for greater stability were welcome, but the most recent update is more momentous.
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class inspired by the Robbe & Berking SPHINX 12m racing yacht.

Mercedes-Maybach S-Class special edition honors Robbe & Berking Classics shipyard

The bespoke Mercedes-Maybach's colors match those of a celebrated racing yacht, the Sphinx, restored in 2008 by Robbe & Berking Classics shipyard.
McLaren Arturo Trophy race cars will compete in the McLaren Trophy America championship.

McLaren Trophy America championship debuts in 2025

The McLaren Trophy America championship 2025 series calendar includes five doubleheader weekend races, with the first event at Sonoma Raceway in California.