Silent Skies: The Challenge of Supersonic Travel Over America

Silent Skies: The Challenge of Supersonic Travel Over America

While Boom Supersonic boasted about there being no audible sonic boom on the ground, its airliner still isn't allowed to break the sound barrier over the U.S.
Nissan's New Micra: A Charming Twist on the Renault 5 Design

Nissan’s New Micra: A Charming Twist on the Renault 5 Design

While previous Micras were all Nissan creations, this new one is a Renault 5 with different styling.
Porsche Revives 80s Icon: The Slantnose 911 Makes a Comeback

Porsche Revives 80s Icon: The Slantnose 911 Makes a Comeback

It sure looks like Porsche is gearing up to bring back the iconic design that was a staple of the 1980s.
Shine On: Essential Tips to Preserve Your Chrome Finish

Shine On: Essential Tips to Preserve Your Chrome Finish

If you're committed to keeping your chrome, there are a few steps you can take to prolong the finish.
Is the Upgraded Tesla Model Y Still the Ultimate Electric Car?

Is the Upgraded Tesla Model Y Still the Ultimate Electric Car?

The Tesla Model Y has been the best-selling electric car for several years, and the company has now updated it with fresh styling, an upgraded interior and more comfortable suspension. Is it still the electric car to buy?

Elon Musk's Brand Fallout: How Personal Controversies Are Impacting His Companies

Elon Musk’s Brand Fallout: How Personal Controversies Are Impacting His Companies

Elon Musk's toxic personal brand seems to have dragged down the reputations of his various companies according to a new poll from Axios.
Find Your Perfect First Car: Affordable, Reliable, and Full of Character

Find Your Perfect First Car: Affordable, Reliable, and Full of Character

BEST FIRST CARS Step this way to discover our favourite frugal and reliable starter cars

Looking for your first car but don’t just want a boring, middle-of-the-road econobox runaround? Then this list is for you.

We’ve put together the best starter cars that are cheap to insure, reliable and abundantly easy to find on the second-hand market, yet still manage to have bags of personality and good looks.

After years of driving, testing, scanning classifieds, and clicking through insurance quotes, we rate the VW Up as the best first car. It’s developed a cult classic following because of its ubiquity, ease of use and charmingly utilitarian and no-nonsense nature.

Not into the VW? No problem. Every car on this list brings something special to the table - whether it’s size, speed, or style. From city cars to small SUVs, with an electric car thrown in for good measure, there’s something for everyone after a first car on this list.

Charging Up at Waffle House: BP Pulse Unveils Secretive EV Initiative

Charging Up at Waffle House: BP Pulse Unveils Secretive EV Initiative

BP Pulse, the EV wing of British Petroleum, is cagey about some of the details of its new EV effort at America's favorite unofficial fight club, Waffle House.
Exploring the Latest in Cars: Volvo EX30, Subaru Impreza, and More Insights

Exploring the Latest in Cars: Volvo EX30, Subaru Impreza, and More Insights

mwic new banner This week Cropley and Prior talk about the Volvo EX30, Subaru Impreza, completing a car collection, Petrol & Pride, and more.

This week Steve Cropley and Matt Prior chat about the Volvo EX30, a new event called Petrol & Pride, the Subaru Impreza, Stirling Moss, finding a state of grace with one's car collection, and more besides, including your correspondence.

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Reviving the Supercar Dream: Why These High-Performance Legends Are Scarce Today

Reviving the Supercar Dream: Why These High-Performance Legends Are Scarce Today

Supercars have the ability to capture the imaginations of enthusiasts both young and old, but these high-performance rides aren't as common as they once were.