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Mercedes F1 driver George Russell, Team Principal Toto Wolf, and new driver Kimi Antonelli seated at a press conference.

Mercedes names 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli to fill Lewis Hamilton’s F1 driver position

In addition to his celebrating his 18th birthday on Sunday, August 25, Kimi Antonelli had a dramatic week at Monza before announcing his F1 spot.
2024 Ford Ranger Raptor airborne racing across flat desert.

Ford bumps Bronco Raptor and Ranger Raptor power: When enough isn’t enough

With small risk of giving offense, I'm sure no one who buys a Ford Raptor would ever turn down an affordable power boost.
Bentley 2025 Flying Spur tease for high perforrmance hybrid powertrain.

Bentley Flying Spur grand touring supercar sedan launches September 10

The new Bentley Flying Spur will be the most and most power 4-door Bentley ever.
2024 Defender Beach Break limited edition parked by the beach full right side profile shot.

Defender unveils extremely limited BEACH BREAK edition

Defender believes the Beach Break is perfect for those who want to hold onto the summer vibes a little longer.
f1 italian grand prix results 2024 ferrari driver charles lecler waving to the tifosi after winning

Monza delivers: F1 Italian Grand Prix serves up excitement and a home track winner

It was a mind-blowing battle as Ferrari and McLaren swept the top three positions, shutting out Red Bull and Mercedes from the winners' podium.
Alpine and Lapierre GLP III SE 2024 electric mountain bike, inspired by the A290 show car.

Alpine and Lapierre collaborate on the GLP III SE 2024 electric mountain bike

Lapierre and Alpine have worked together since 2022 to share their mutual vision of design and high performance and to promote French industry.
F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

2024 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix preview: The teams are ready

The F1 teams are geared up for the Italian Grand Prix at one of the fastest tracks on in the schedule.
Williams Racing F1 Team Principal James Vowles and driver Logan Sargeant.

Williams F1 team changes drivers ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix

The Williams Racing F1 team announced Tuesday it replaced American driver Logan Sargeant with Argentinian F2 driver Franco Colapinto, effective immediately.
BUGATTI Tourbillon during US Roadshow parked on the side of the road with Los Angeles skyline in the background.

Tourbillon takes California – Bugatti’s new hypercar hits the beach and Beverly Hills

North America is Bugatti's largest market and the greatest concentration of Bugatti showrooms is in Southern California.
2025 all-electric MINI Countryman ALL4 SE driving on the beach away from the water coming between sand dunes.

All-electric 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 coming to U.S. dealers in September

In our large SUV and truck-obsessed automotive market, the MINI has grown in size, somewhat, but it's still a smile-provoking ride.
2025 Bronco Sport Badlands with Sasquatch off-road performance package cresting a steep incline.

Bronco Sport Sasquatch: Ford boosts the smaller Bronco’s off-road chops

Bronco Sport buyers who want a more capable off-road vehicle have a new option that can take them further from the pavement.
F1 Las Vegas 2024 formula 1 cars on the race cicuit in Las Vegas.

2024 F1 racing championships are wide open after summer break

The competition is fierce, and with nine races left, the 2024 F1 season still has a lot of excitement and unpredictability.
harley davidson frame types 2024 fxbbs street bob 114

The Harley-Davidson motorcycle guide to frames, model families, and model codes

We show you several ways to identify a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, including frame types, model families, and model codes.
White 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV plugged in to home charger left front three-quarter view.

Mercedes-Benz GLC plug-in hybrid SUV drives up to 54 miles on battery power

The Mercedes GLC 350e's 54-mile electric range represents a big step toward making electricity the primary fuel for daily driving.
1914 Benz 8-20PS Jadewagen at the Nicolis Museum right front three-quarter view.

2024 Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 to showcase pre-1973 automotive icons

The Concorso d’Eleganza Varignana 1705 promises to be a "Breathtaking Ensemble of World’s Most Exclusive and Exquisite Pre-Eminent Automobiles."
The circuit for the Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Las Vegas 2024 fan experience tickets on sale from $150

The November 21-23 Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 tickets are available now.
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E.

Ford updates EV strategy to speed customer adoption and remain profitable

Ford is putting large EV development projects on the back burner to focus on more affordable small and midrange EV and hybrid vehicles.
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

Like everyone else, we’ll have to wait to find out pretty much anything about Maserati’s new super sports car. Still, now we know the Modena, Italy-based automaker plans to unveil its new halo car during Monterey Car Week 2024. To be more precise, on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 9:12 A.M. PST, Giovanni Perosino and […]
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.