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.
Unveiling the 2025 Jeep Gladiator Dark Sky: A Bold New Look for Off-Road Enthusiasts

Unveiling the 2025 Jeep Gladiator Dark Sky: A Bold New Look for Off-Road Enthusiasts

The Dark Sky special edition is part sport, part blackout package
GM's Pushback Against California's Emission Rules: A Battle for EV Future

GM’s Pushback Against California’s Emission Rules: A Battle for EV Future

The automaker says these standards pose a threat to its business
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.
Last of Its Kind: The BMW M5 CS Breaks Auction Records at $196,000

Last of Its Kind: The BMW M5 CS Breaks Auction Records at $196,000

The BMW M5 CS represents a high peak in M5 history, and one without any electric assistance
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.
Tesla's Sales Plummet in Europe as Model Y Struggles to Gain Traction

Tesla’s Sales Plummet in Europe as Model Y Struggles to Gain Traction

There’s no positive way to spin the downward sales trend Tesla is experiencing in Europe
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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