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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.
Two people wearing helmets and riding NAVEE V40 Pro electric commuter scooters on a paved path through a grassy area beside a lake.

NAVEE launches the V40 Pro electric scooter as an urban mobility alternative

Navee has introduced a new electric scooter, the V40 Pro. This is everything you need to know.
Pi-Pop battery-less electric bike parked on grass in front of a brick building.

Meet the Pi-Pop, the electric bike you never need to charge (because it has no battery)

French manufacturer Pi-Pop breaks from traditional electric bike design with a power source you never need to recharge.
Right front three-quarter view of a Juiced Bikes Scrambler X2 parked on sand with ocean in the background.

Juiced Bikes updates the Scrambler X2, one of the original go-anywhere electric bike options

Juiced Bikes' Scrambler X2 is the most recent refresh of the solidly-built, go-anywhere e-bike that is fast, fun, and well-built.
Ride1UP CF Racer1 with rider traveling up a dirt road.

Ride1Up launches drop-bar racing electric bike options with carbon fiber frames and concealed power train

Whether you ride gravel or paved roads, Ride1Up's CF Racer1 e-bike brings carbon fiber-framed racers within range of more budgets.
MINI E-Bike 1 Ocean Wave Green e-bike with a gray background with green light swirls.

Honda, Porsche, BMW, MINI Cooper: Carmakers make a play with electric bikes

From Honda to Mercedes, more and more automakers are seeing the appeal of electric bikes.
Sole e-24 e-bike in the Whaler colorway parked on a sidewalk with a light blue background.

New Sole e-24 electric bike blends style and performance

The new Sole e-24 electric bike packs a punch and looks great, too. Here's everything you need to know.
Two adults riding on Rad Power Bikes e-bkes, the adult in the foreground is riding a RadWagon 5 with two kids in child seats on the back rack.

E-bike pioneer Rad Power Bikes debuts new models with thermal resistant battery

Electric bike pioneer Rad Power Bikes launched four new e-bike models, lower pricing, higher speeds, and heat-resistant batteries.
Rider on a Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle stopped on a street, overlooking a city.

For $100, you can preorder this incredible new electric motorcycle

Electric bikes and electric motorcycles are world apart, but that gap is closing thanks to a new e-motorcycle from Ryvid.
A Dessert Tan Juiced Bikes JetCurrent Pro e-bike parked on a dirt road with low vegetation hills in the background.

Juiced Bikes JetCurrent Pro: Fast e-bike brand takes performance to new level

Juiced Bikes recently introduced the JetCurrent Pro, a folding e-bike that pushes the category's traditional standards to near moped level.
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.
A Maserati GranCabrio Folgore in the foreground with a Maserati TRIDENTE luxury all-electric power boat on Lake Maggiore.

Maserati Tridente, a luxury all-electric powerboat

The Maserati TRIDENTE is the result of a shared vision for a zero-emission all-electric powerboat with uncompromised performance and luxury.
Land Rover Defender OCTA driving through deep sand.

Defender OCTA: Introducing the tough luxury high-performance hero

The Defender OCTA stands its ground to protect the brand's place in the luxury sporting vehicle space.
Aston Martin DBX707 AMR24 Edition left rear three-quarter view.

Aston Martin launches F1 racecar-inspired DBX707 AM24 super SUV

Aston Martin combines the exhilaration of F1 racing and an SUV supercar with DBX707 AMR24
Battista Dark Knight with bat doors open with bats in the background.

Bruce Wayne is selling Dark Knight and Gotham Pininfarina hypercars

Pininfarina participated in this event because Bruce Wayne represents their customer.
Bugatti Chiron and Veyron comprise the majority of Bugattis on the road now.

More than just the cars, Bugatti expands after-sales customer service

Bugatti's recent Tourbillon launch, following soon after the Bolide and W16 Mistral began production, underscored the need to address after-sale customer service.
2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron European model parked on a stone street near a seaport.

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron debut PPE platform benefits

The Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-tron are Audi's fourth fully electric models and the first built on the new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) co-developed with Porsche.
2025 vw Golf R Black Edition.

Volkswagen launches two high-performance Golf R models and a special edition

Volkswagen isn't leaving money on the table from the many GTI and Golf R gas-powered performance hatchback fans.
2025 Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello 100% electric luxury convertible right rear three-quarter view.

Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello: An all-electric convertible inspired by wine

Maserati celebrates its 110th anniversary with a bespoke all-electric convertible inspired by a wine from vineyards with more than 600 years of history.
Audi Formula Racing GmbH CTO Stefan Dreyer talking with an engineer at one of th Audi Power Unit test benches.

Audi hits milestones and meets goals for Audi Power Unit for 2026 F1 racing season

The Audi team reports the complete F1 Power Unit running simulated races based on F1 tracks on the test bench.
2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed convertible right front three-quarter view.

Bentley fourth-generation Continental GT Speed: The most powerful ever

The combined power from the Bentley Continental GT's V8 engine and electric motor give the car blistering acceleration and a monster top speed.
Maserati MSG Formula E drivers Maximilian Günther and Jehan Daruvala.

Formula E is the ‘future’ — Maserati team talks Portland race, track changes, and more

The Maserati MSG Racing Formula E racing team discuss Maserati's Formula E racing and share their thoughts on the remainder of the season.