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A revised interior design is coming to the C8 Corvette lineup The controversial divider wall topped with buttons will disappear The revised interior is expected to be introduced alongside a new Corvette Zora flagship Chevrolet engineers are out testing prototypes for various Corvette models featuring a revised interior design expected to be introduced soon. Our latest spy shots capture a Corvette Z06 prototype with the new interior design, spotted testing alongside several prototypes of what is believed to be the new flagship model—the Corvette Zora. The updated interior is distinguished by the absence of the rising strip of buttons in…
Stellantis is experimenting with multi-speed transmissions to improve the efficiency of electric vehicles, a recently surfaced patent filing indicates. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Feb. 27, 2025, but originally filed by the automaker in 2023, the patent application deals specifically with adding a second forward gear to the drive modules in which electric motors are often packaged for use in EVs. Stellantis EV transmission patent image The document focusing mainly on how the transmission would shift between the two gears. Stellantis discusses using magnetic fluid, which is currently used in certain adaptive dampers. This fluid…
These two hybrids demonstrate the span of SUVs today In real-world driving, Santa Fe Hybrid gets nearly double the mpg Land Cruiser hybrid sacrifices much for the sake of off-road prowess, higher towing ratings Some SUVs are intended for serious truck duty, like towing and off-roading. Others are focused around comfort and family duty, with a little bit of adventure thrown into the mix. While that distinction is nothing new, the lines between these different schools of EVs have been blurred a bit more each year. The look of those truck-based SUVs has become a little more modern and precious…
A third-generation Audi R8 is reportedly in the works It is tipped to share a chassis and plug-in hybrid powertrain with the Lamborghini Temerario The last R8 ended production in early 2024 The Audi R8 may be set to return as soon as 2027, sharing its chassis and powertrain with the Lamborghini Temerario. The news was first reported by Autocar on March 10, which claimed that a new R8 is crucial for Audi’s GT racing program. The last R8, the second generation of the nameplate, ended production in early 2024, following its exit from the U.S. market after the 2023…
The 2025 Dodge Durango is available with 5.7-liter and supercharged 6.2-liter V-8s, plus a 3.6-liter V-6 The 2025 Durango R/T with the 5.7-liter V-8 sees a huge price cut New special editions celebrate the Durango’s V-8 heritage Pricing for the 2025 Dodge Durango starts at $40,090, including destination The Durango is the last Dodge still available with a Hemi V-8, and for 2025, Dodge has made it a little easier to opt for the engine. The 2025 Durango comes with two Hemi V-8 options: a 360-hp 5.7-liter unit and the legendary Hellcat supercharged 6.2-liter engine, rated here at 710 hp.…
2021 MGMG 5 EV40,726 milesAutomaticElectricCash £10,653View MG 5 EV2021 ToyotaAygo17,125 milesAutomaticPetrol1.0LCash £12,753View AygoUK pricing is still being finalised, but we do know that at launch just one specification will be available to order here in the form of the Atto 2 Boost. Considering this particular variant will cost €31,990 in Europe, it’s likely to start from under £30,000 on our side of the Channel. That would position the BYD in between the Vauxhall/Citroen and the more futuristic-looking Kia. BYD is promising a generous kit list, particularly in regard to tech, as it will include a 12.8-inch rotating touchscreen, an 8.8-inch…
As the automaker’s first four-seater, the Koenigsegg Gemera proved to be an engineering challenge not only in terms of performance, but packaging, as CEO Christian von Koenigsegg explains in a video about the Gemera’s drivetrain. The Gemera uses a variation of the Light Speed Transmission from the Koenigsegg Jesko. This 9-speed gearbox does away with synchros and a flywheel, allowing it to shift from any gear to another even if they’re numerically out of sequence, while allowing the engine to rev as quickly as possible. Called the Light Speed Tourbillon, the Gemera’s transmission was developed with lessons learned from the Jesko, and…
Iiwey is a big dash cam name in its home country of China, and now its range is available in the UK via Amazon. Its biggest seller is the D2 Pro, which is aimed at the top-selling brands with a price just below £120 and an impressive specification. Advertisement – Article continues belowThis includes 4K video capture at the front, and a rear camera that records in 1080p, in addition to a huge 3.4-inch screen, which is unusually wide. There is also a GPS tracker receiver, adding location and speed stamps to the recorded footage, to help if it is…
Rivian is looking to patent wheel covers with active aerodynamic elements to further improve the efficiency of its electric vehicles. Smooth wheel covers—like the ones available on the updated 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T—can help reduce aerodynamic drag, but they’re generally fixed in place, and thus not optimized for all scenarios. In its patent filing, which was submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in August 2023, but only published by that office Mar. 6, Rivian discusses giving aero wheels movable elements to gain flexibility. Rivian active aero wheel cover patent image As described by Rivian in…
Brawn GP’s sweep of the 2009 Formula 1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships during its only season of competition remains one of the most sensational stories in racing history. One of the cars from that historic season is heading to auction. Set to be a feature lot at a Bonhams auction happening May 3, during F1’s 2025 Miami Grand Prix weekend, Brawn GP Chassis 001/01 is one of just three complete cars built by the team. It’s the first time a Brawn GP 001 has been offered for sale, according to the auction house. 2009 Brawn GP Chassis 001/01 (image via…