Oldsmobile is long gone. By the time the brand was phased out in the early 2000sit was a shell of its former self, but Oldsmobile used to make interesting cars like the 442, Trofeo and Aurora. One of the brand’s last interesting cars, and likely one of the rarest, was a badge job of General … Read more
In order to extract the quickest lap times from a Formula 1 car, teams run on super-slick, super-sticky bespoke Pirelli tires that are purpose-made for running on some of the best race tracks around the world. But did you know that F1 tires are also great for off-roading? Ride Along in the 2024 Corvette E-Ray … Read more
If you’ve heard whispers about the “Pirelli Cyber Tyre,” or spotted the news about the Italian manufacturer’s work with Bosch, Pagani, and McLaren, then you may be wondering: What makes the new tire so clever? Smart tires as a concept go back a few years, and Pirelli has a habit of squeezing in tech wherever … Read more
We’re halfway through a new decade, which means it’s time for a new McLaren hypercar. Enter the W1, the plug-in-hybrid successor to the beloved P1. “Equally at home on road and track,” the W1 is the fastest McLaren road car both in a straight line and on track, and along with a brand new chassis … Read more
Any American could easily be excused for not knowing what today’s Nice Price or No Dice Autobianchi is, as the cars were never officially offered in the U.S. That oversight has been addressed by this Canadian import, and we’ll have to see just what further welcome its price engenders. The Zeekr 001 On Track | … Read more
Photo: Kia If there’s one thing American car buyers love, it’s crossovers and SUVs. Sedans and wagons may still get the job done, but there’s just something we love about a little extra ride height, a taller seating position and the practicality of a liftgate. One downside, though, is that not only are new car … Read more
LONDON — There are no choppy waters in David Koma’s business decisions. The Georgian-born fashion designer has launched a swimwear brand called Let’s Swim, a venture with new partners and one of his childhood friends that’s separate from his successful eponymous label focused on cocktail dresses and gowns. While they may be similar in tone, … Read more
German publication Sport Auto has been conducting its own independent lap tests at the Nürburgring Nordschleife since 1997. Everything from hot hatchbacks to hypercars has been put through the magazine’s “Supertest,” and now Sport Auto has done its first hot lap with an EV: the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6: Your … Read more
