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Not To Scare You, But This 2022 Kia Sportage Render Isn’t Far From Reality
Kia’s next generation small SUV isn’t for the faint of heart thanks to an aggressive new face designed to inject some personality into the Sportage line.
AMG Project One Hypercar Rolls Up To The ’Ring For Testing, Breaks Down Before Getting On Track
AMG’s F1 cars have been almost unstoppable for the past few seasons, but gremlins certainly stopped AMG’s One hypercar. That was great news for our spy photographers, who were able to peer closely at, and inside, the V4-powered rocket.
Mustang Gets Sliced In Half At A Drag Strip, Driver Manages To Walk Away Unharmed
We challenge you not to gasp at the footage of this Fox body Mustang disintegrating after spearing left off the track at Wilkesboro Dragway. Fortunately no one was seriously hurt in the spectacular smash, so you can watch guilt-free.
Ford Mustangs Are Now Spinning Out Of Control On Highways
Staying on the subject of Mustang crashes, a front-facing camera of a Tesla Model 3 captured the moment the driver of Ford’s pony car lost control on a highway in Dallas, Texas.
2021 Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible Unveiled As The Perfect Summer Toy For Rich Folks
Like the new Bentley Bacalar speedster, but not the $2 million price or the prospect of getting caught out in the rain with no roof? The Speed Convertible gets the same 650 hp running gear, plus back seats and a roof for around $1.7m less.
Facelifted 2021 Skoda Kodiaq Debuts With Revised Styling And New Tech Features
Skoda introduced a mid-life refresh for its popular Kodiaq SUV with updated looks that bring it in line with the company’s latest vehicles, new technology gear and a new engine for the range-topping Kodiaq RS.
The New Ford Bronco Is Capable Of Some Very Impressive Off-Road Feats
Ford’s retro four-wheeler proves it’s got the technical ability to back up its tough off-road posturing. This video shows a bunch of modified Broncos being put through their paces at the notorious Hell’s Revenge trail in Moab.
2021 BMW M4 Brings Its Glorious Stick Shift To The Track For A Timed Lap
The stick-shift version of the new M4 gives away 30 hp to the auto-only Competition, but the guys at SportAuto still look like they’re having plenty of fun blip-blipping their way around the Hockenheim GP circuit.
Is Porsche Readying A New 911 Sport Classic?
Double-bubble roof? Ducktail rear spoiler? Centre-lock wheels and a Sport Design Rear bumper? Looks like our spy photographers have snapped the successor to 2009’s 911 Sport Classic.
Spotify’s New ‘Car Thing’ Music Player Could Be Perfect For Rad Classic
Spotify’s clip-on gadget helps owners of older cars stream digital tunes from their phone without replacing the entire head unit. The ‘Car Thing’ could cost as little as $79 if it gets a full release.
What Else Is Making The News
LG-Magna Joint Venture Close To Sealing Apple EV Project Deal
LG Electronics and Magna International are close to signing contracts with Apple to built the company’s first electric car, says Korea Times. LG recently abandoned the smartphone market, ironically due to competition from other handset makers, including Apple.
CD Projekt Committed To Fixing Cyberpunk 2077, Says Boss
Warsaw-based CD Projekt, the video games maker behind the disastrous Cyberpunk 2077 says it is committed to fixing the open-world game, according to Reuters. Glitches caused Sony to pull the title from its Playstation Store only a week after its release.