Insta360 X4: One-Camera Motovlogging, Now A Reality
Next time you watch a motorcycle video on YouTube, try to count all the cameras at play. One on the helmet for that POV shot, one on the bars looking back up at the presenter, maybe even one in a chase van — and, more often than not, an Insta360 X3 mounted somewhere on the bike for the occasional ultra-wide angle or…
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is So Fun To Drive You Won’t Care That It’s Electric
Fifteen years ago, the concept of a 600-horsepower electric Hyundai would have blown people’s minds. And yet, here we are today. The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is real, and it makes 641 hp when you hit the boost button. That’s a whole lot of power, identical to what you get in a Lamborghini Urus. Depending on how you spec…
These Are The Best Looking Road Cars Audi Has Ever Produced
I’ve been a fan of Audi’s design language since my neighbor came home one day in a brand new purple C5 Audi A6 in the late 1990s. Everything about it looked so futuristic to young Logan, like the contrast between the smooth curves and the angular head- and taillights. I wasn’t more than four years old by that time,…
You Can Own The Coolest Version Of The Most Boring Car Ever
The Chevrolet Malibu hasn’t raised many pulses in the 21st century, and despite General Motors’ best efforts, this custom 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Cruiser Concept Car displayed by GM at the 2001 SEMA Show still looks underwhelming. Currently available for auction on Bring A Trailer and painted in a striking shade called…
The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser's Retro Design Stuns From Every Angle
Thank heavens for the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser. There was a period of time where even the most robust, off-road-capable SUVs looked like round, bulbous hunks of metal, worlds away from their boxy, retro predecessors. Thankfully, Toyota realized its mistake, providing us with an all-new Land Cruiser after a three-year…
At $39,500, Is This 2006 Aston Martin DB9 A Supercar In Everything But Price?
You can count the car makers that have offered V12s without even having to take off a shoe. Today’s Nice Price or No Dice DB9 was Aston Martin’s second foray into that market. Let’s see if it’s now worth a new owner delving into.
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Is The Revival Of An Off-Road Icon
If you hear the name Land Cruiser and still find yourself thinking about the bulky, rounded machine from 2021, I’ve got great news: for 2024, Toyota’s stealth wealth off-roader has been revived as the squared-off and capable machine that made it such a star in the first place. Its looks alone have been enough to lure…
Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Is A Gorgeous Electric Convertible With 818 HP
After launching its all-electric lineup with the Grecale Folgore SUV and GranTurismo Folgore coupe, Maserati is expanding its range of EVs with its first battery-powered convertible: the GranCabrio Folgore. The droptop version of the electric GranTurismo takes the title of the fastest convertible EV on the market …
Alfa Romeo Bows To Italian Legal Pressure, Renames Milano To Junior
Alfa Romeo revealed the Milanolast week;an electric crossover with a weird new grille — all to be built in Poland. This angered Italian authorities, who declared the name Milano too “Italian sounding” to be built anywhere but Italy, based on laws written to protect cheese. The Italian government wanted the Milano to…
2025 Porsche Macan EV: What Do You Want To Know?
I’m about to drive the all-new and all-electric 2025 Porsche Macan 4 and Macan Turbo. The automaker is completely retooling its most popular vehicle for its second generation. Gone are the internal combustion engines and PDK gearboxes. In its place are powerful-as-hell electric motors. Before I drive these cars around …
2024 Aston Martin DB12 Volante Finally Nails The Brief
Aston Martin has had a shaky few years. From canceled models to new leadership and some much-maligned tech and ergonomics, the 111-year-old British company has been struggling to cement its place and purpose in the modern world. The recent cars have been gorgeous and in many ways great to drive, but up against more…
This Lamp Post Could Be The EV Charging Fix The World Needs
Perhaps the largest hurdle for adoption of electric vehicles in the U.S. market right now is a lack of competent charging infrastructure. For those of us in a living situation that has dedicated garage space, charging is hardly an issue. We pull in, plug in, and barely ever have to worry about it. The average workaday…
Tesla Will Lay Off 10 Percent Of Its Entire Workforce
Happy Monday! It’s April 15, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
A Tesla Fanatic Said He Called The Cops On A Rivian Driver For Using A Supercharger Station
Rivian R1T and R1S trucks were allowed access to the previously Tesla-only Supercharger network in mid-March, as Tesla has been slowly allowing more electric vehicles to charge on its North American Charging Standard plugs with an adapter. A new Rivian owner was given something of a chilly reception when stopping for…
These Automakers Have Never Made A Bad Car, According To You
There are a lot of different car companies building a lot of different cars. So it stands to reason that all of them have, probably, at some point had at least one off day and built a bad car, right?
What Was Your Worst Air Travel Experience?
Remember when air travel was all comfort and luxury, jet-setting around on the Concorde in full black tie regalia? Yeah, me neither. My years of air travel began in the era of discount fares, with airlines cutting costs and packing riders together to eke out every dollar, and things have never gotten better.
‘HELP’ Sign Written On Beach Gets Stranded Sailors Rescued From Remote Island
A large “HELP” sign made out of palm leaves saved the lives of three stranded sailors on a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean for more than a week after members of the U.S. Coast Guard spotted it from the sky. Sometimes you can learn a thing or two from the movies.
These Unreliable Cars Are Worth The Headache, According To You
Some cars are just total pains in the ass to own. They could break down all the time, be impractical for daily life or any number of other headaches, but sometimes it’s worth it. Sometimes a car is so good to drive or nice to look at or historically significant that owners will look past the fact they are a mess in…
This 1975 Pontiac Astre Has The Funniest Equipment Package Name Ever
Most American cars of the 1970s were underpowered, unfortunate-looking four-wheeled lumps of disappointment, but this 1975 Pontiac Astre has one, maybe two redeeming qualities. It’s currently listed on Bring A Trailer for auction, and despite hiding a little 140 cubic-inch inline four cylinder that produced a paltry Po…
