The Spyker C8 Preliator debuts on August 14 at Pebble Beach. Spyker CEO and Founder Victor Muller claims the new model “is not going to be electric in any way.” It will use a twin-turbo V8 with 800 hp and top out at over 217 mph. It’s been 100 years since the original Spyker company went out …
Two Porsche 963 race cars will wear a special Apple Computer livery this weekend. The livery pays homage to one worn by customer-owned Porsche 935 K3 from 1980. The one-time livery design also celebrates Apple’s 50th anniversary. When a pair of Porsche 963 race cars hit Laguna Seca this weekend, they’ll be …
Ford will recall 4,922 Bronco SUVs. They underwent prior repairs that could have caused misalignment between the transfer case and transmission, damaging the splines. This is Ford’s 33rd recall so far in 2026. Ford has issued its 33rd recall this year, with this latest one affecting the Bronco. Nearly 5,000 SUVs may have …
Volkswagen is recalling 38,710 Taos crossovers from the 202 and 2026 model years. They might leak fuel in the event of a severe rear-end collision, which could dislodge the fuel pressure sensor. The crossover has a wiring harness that is too short. Volkswagen is recalling nearly 38,710 Taos crossovers because they might leak fuel in …
The Volkswagen ID. Polo is a completely new development, unrelated to the combustion-engine Polo. It’s available exclusively with front-wheel drive and two battery capacities: 37 kWh and 52 kWh. VW estimates the electric Polo can cover up to 283 miles (455 km) on a single charge. Volkswagen has been selling the Polo for 51 years, …
A camouflaged prototype of the new Audi RS6 was involved in a minor crash test at the Nordschleife. The performance wagon slammed into the tire wall, but was able to slowly drive off and leave the track. The new RS6 is expected to debut later this year in both sedan and wagon body styles. From …
New cars are supposed to have driver monitoring systems in 2027 to detect impaired driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that no technology is capable of accurately detecting impaired driving. Automakers have been generally supportive of the initiative. Next year could be the start of a new surveillance era. The …
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the legendary Lamborghini Miura SV. This 1972 Miura SV was restored by Lamborghini’s Polo Storico division. The restoration process took more than three years from start to finish. Against the backdrop of Rome’s timeless architecture, the first edition of the Anantara Concorso Roma—La Dolce Vita delle Automobili—took place …
Winners of the Car Design Award 2026 include Jeep, Genesis, and Renault. The Audi Concept C won the concept car award. The new Renault Twingo the won production-car category. As is tradition, Milan Design Week also hosts the Car Design Award 2026, an award created in 1984 by Auto&Design magazine and revived in 2016 after a long hiatus. The …
Porsche will divest from Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group. It is selling its stake in both companies to a New York-based consortium. Porsche and Rimac Group established Bugatti Rimac in 2021, with Porsche taking a 45 percent stake in the new company. Porsche’s involvement with Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group is over. The automaker …