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BMW iDrive Gets A Tune-Up

BMW shows us what to expect from the next generation of iDrive making its debut on the 2022 iX, including better graphics, more processing power and a radically new design in readiness for the age of autonomy.


McLaren Reveals Track-Only 720S GT3X

Ever wondered what Batman does on his days off? Now McLaren has turned its genuine 720S GT3 racer into a 740 hp trackday plaything we’re pretty sure his next few weekends are covered.


Much-Delayed Tesla Semi Finally Hits The Test Track

Two years after it was meant to go on sale, Tesla’s revolutionary all-electric Semi has been shown undergoing testing at Tesla’s track ahead of a launch later in 2021.


Watch Chris Harris Thrash The Lamborghini Sian On The Top Gear Track

Lamborghini’s first ever hybrid got the Harris treatment in last Sunday’s Top Gear UK episode and now the segment is available to watch online. Find out what Chris thought of the 807 HP Sian FKP 37 supercar.


Watch Gordon Murray Try His 12,100rpm T.50 Hypercar For The First Time

Driving rather slower than Harris on the same Top Gear track, McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray gets a first shakedown run in his 650 hp, 2160 lb T.50 hypercar.


Shelby’ Speedy Super Snake Gets The Speedster Treatment

Carroll Shelby would have turned 98 this year and Shelby American is marking the occasion with a run of 98 Super Snake convertibles. Each gets a rigid speedster tonneau covering the rear seat area, plus an 825 hp supercharged V8.


HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS MAKING THE NEWS


Pres. Biden Plans First Major U.S Tax Hike In Almost 30 Years

Democrats are preparing to launch a series of tax rises on Americans earning over $400,000 to help pay for the country’s long-term economic recovery plan, Bloomberg reports.


Google Facing $5bn Lawsuit Over Data Collection In Incognito Mode

A Judge has thrown out Google’s request to dismiss a suit alleging Google collected personal information even when users thought they were browsing privately.