Author: Elizabeth Taylor

Typically, you can’t purchase a car equipped with experimental racing technology, but this pre-production 1980 Lotus Esprit ‘Essex’ Turbo is far from an ordinary road car. It originally served as a pre-production model loaned to…

In the US, you have two versions of the Lotus Emira to choose from: the base four-cylinder model or the V-6. The base model, powered by an AMG-sourced engine, produces a respectable 360 horsepower, while…

Automakers are continuing to push back their electric vehicle (EV) plans. Companies like Bentley, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and Volvo have delayed their electrification timelines as the market demand slows, and now Toyota is following suit. Toyota…

The Hyundai Elantra N is one of the most affordable and enjoyable sporty sedans on the market today, but it’s not without its issues. It has faced two recalls for mechanical problems, its stock exhaust…

Renault aims to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040, and globally by 2050. To reach this goal, the automaker is focusing heavily on battery-powered electric vehicles while maintaining a belief in the future of…

Bugatti has crafted an entirely new chassis for the Tourbillon hypercar. Due to evolving regulations and the introduction of a new hybrid drivetrain, the French automaker couldn’t reuse the platform that supported both the Veyron…

Meta’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has been making efforts to reshape his public persona recently, and it seems like he’s trying everything. He’s sporting a new haircut, adopting a more laid-back attitude toward his critics, and…

A Rivian R1T that was completely submerged during Hurricane Helene’s catastrophic flooding has remarkably survived and is still functional, according to a video shared on Facebook by Joshua Vincent Sauer. In the footage, the Rivian…

In an unexpected turn of events, Keanu Reeves—Hollywood superstar and widely regarded as an intriguing individual—will be racing in a one-time event at the Toyota GR Cup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend. This isn’t…

As a continuation of my recent article discussing the exaggerated claims about the demise of cars, one sedan that remains vibrant and thriving is the legendary Toyota Camry. Toyota recently released its Q3 2024 sales…

The BMW XM has faced challenges since its production began in December 2022, with sales struggling to gain momentum. This trend continued in the third quarter of this year, with the automaker managing to sell…

Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, and Front Row Motorsports filed an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and its CEO, Jim France, on Wednesday. The teams argue that NASCAR has employed anticompetitive practices that prevent fair…

Formula One, owned by Liberty Media, and luxury conglomerate LVMH have announced a 10-year partnership, according to a joint press release from both companies on Wednesday. This collaboration will officially begin with the next F1…

After discovering that AMG buyers are willing to embrace four-cylinder hybrids as they do smartphones, Mercedes’ performance division leader made another bold claim. In an interview, AMG CEO Michael Schiebe expressed strong confidence that customers…

Stellantis is no stranger to vehicle recalls, having issued several this year across various models. The trend continues with the latest recall announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which affects more than…

The newest Chevrolet Colorado offers a simpler lineup compared to the previous second-generation model. It now comes with just one crew cab and one body style, eliminating the extended cab option. When this generation first…

As if more proof were needed that enthusiasts are a small fraction of the market, Subaru’s performance cars haven’t seen strong sales this year. While the company proudly boasts 26 consecutive months of year-over-year growth,…

Remember the Caterham Project V? It was introduced last year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed as a concept car designed by Italdesign, featuring an impressively low curb weight of just 2,623 pounds. However, it…

Even though the Alpine brand isn’t available in America, it’s hard not to admire the no-nonsense A110 sports car from afar. As a competitor to the Porsche Cayman, the A110 delivers 252 horsepower while weighing…

Suspension technology in the 1980s was nowhere near as advanced as it is today. Thanks to the capabilities of modern computers and precision machining, engineers can now create shocks and springs of far higher quality…

Whenever Skoda launches a new model, I always find myself looking for the brand’s signature “Simply Clever” features—those small, thoughtful innovations that genuinely enhance ownership. These are far from just marketing gimmicks; many of them…

General Motors saw a slight improvement in sales for the third quarter, driven by rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and small crossovers. Despite a 2.2% year-over-year decline, GM sold 659,601 vehicles, which was better…

Tesla is set to announce its third-quarter vehicle production and delivery figures on Wednesday. According to estimates from FactSet StreetAccount, analysts expect the automaker to report approximately 463,310 deliveries, including around 435,900 units of its…

The E-Ray marks Chevrolet’s first electrified Corvette, and soon, a Corvette Zora is set to debut, likely boasting a high-powered hybrid powertrain. However, the lingering question is: Will the Corvette ever go fully electric? According…

Despite its refined and familiar body lines, the 2025 Bentley Continental GT is a markedly different vehicle. Most notably, the legendary W-12 engine has been retired, replaced by a hybrid V-8 that promises to outperform…