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McLaren 720S vs 570S quirk comparison + adding CarPlay to your VW with RCD330 radio review

The McLaren 720S and 570S share many features, yet they offer distinct experiences even when stationary. Both models boast a twin-turbo V8 engine, with the 570S featuring a 3.8-liter and the 720S a 4.0-liter engine. Despite both having upward-opening doors, the door handle placement differs, particularly with the 570S Spider convertible variant. Gear selectors vary between the models, as does the unique folding dash gauge display on the 720S, a first for its class of supercar. In another realm of upgrades, the RCD330 Radio for the MK6 GTI and Golf stands out for creature comforts, enhancing the car's experience with features like Android Auto, purchasable on platforms like Amazon. For installation, tools such as a Torx T20 screwdriver and a plastic trim removal tool come in handy. Adding Apple CarPlay or Android Auto can modernize your car by a decade with a simple DIY installation in less than 30 minutes. While the older unit's built-in navigation is missed, apps like Waze, Google Maps, and Apple Maps work excellently.


10 car models that were lightly disguised racing cars

Explore ten iconic vehicles that blurred the line between daily driving and professional racing. From Group B rally monsters to DTM legends, these are the greatest homologation specials ever made.


Why Tesla licensing FSD changes the EV power balance

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving program just reached a critical moment. This video breaks down new developments around FSD, the possibility of licensing it to other automakers, and why China’s data rules matter more than most headlines suggest. While legacy executives talk confidently, the real competition is happening at the software and AI level. FSD isn’t about convenience—it’s about leverage. Systems win where marketing fails.


The story of Japan’s tiny and quirky kei cars

Your pocket guide to Japan’s tiny, quirky and brilliant kei cars – including some of our favourite models


Citi analysts see big opportunity in GM's $6 billion charge and restructuring

General Motors recently placed a $6 billion price tag on its EV restructuring.


10 of the strangest cars ever built by Chrysler

There's nothing wrong with a good Chrysler, except maybe these bizarre ones the company has brought out over the decades. They're... unique, we'll say.


Mini JCW GP1 supercharged autobahn review

This rare 2006 Mini JCW GP1 delivers an old-school hot hatch experience, powered by a 1.6L supercharged engine producing 218HP. In this Autobahn test, it hits 232 km/h and shows off its raw, playful character, lightweight chassis, and signature GP features. With only 2,000 units ever made, it’s a future classic for true driving enthusiasts.


Newsom’s new budget wants to revive California rebate program for EVs

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state budget proposal includes setting aside $200 million to revive California’s rebate program for the sale of electric vehicles, on the heels of the U.S. Congress and the Trump administration eliminating federal tax credits for EVs. Details — including how much buyers would receive — still have to be worked out and the proposa...


An electric car hits 308 mph and makes automotive history

A record-setting electric vehicle reaches a top speed of 308 mph.


Trump’s ‘cute’ tiny car plan could spark radical change in US auto industry. But do Americans really want Japan-style compacts (even if affordable)?

O-Kei: Americans could steer into a Tokyo drift and give up their Texas-sized cars


Photos: Toyota's new 671 horsepower hypercar to compete in Qatar endurance race

Toyota unveiled the TR010 Hybrid, its new contender for the FIA World Endurance Championship on January 7. This car replaces the GR010 Hybrid, which dominated early Hypercar races and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2021 and 2022. The company aims to regain its edge in a more competitive Hypercar class. Alongside the new car, it is restructuring its motorsport operations. The European racing division is now called TOYOTA RACING GmbH, ending the Gazoo Racing era in endurance racing. The automaker explained that Gazoo Racing will continue focusing on performance road cars, while all future endurance competition will be under the Toyota label.


Tesla Plaid vs McLaren 765LT

In this DragTimes quarter-mile race, the Tesla Model S Plaid faces off against the McLaren 765LT to see which high-performance machine delivers quicker straight-line speed. The Tesla Plaid produces 1,020 horsepower from its tri-motor electric setup, delivering instant torque and all-wheel-drive traction. The McLaren 765LT relies on a lightweight chassis and a twin-turbo V8 to fight back at higher speeds. Multiple runs highlight launch performance, acceleration differences, and top-end pull as electric power challenges one of McLaren’s most focused supercars. This race shows how modern EVs are reshaping performance benchmarks once dominated by lightweight supercars.


Surprise! Sony Honda revealed an Afeela EV SUV prototype

The Sony/Honda partnership has spawned a second vehicle.


8 cars, 8 minutes: Ferrari 812 GTS, Porsche 911 GT3 among $1.4 million in cars stolen, police say

The group of thieves were recorded on security cameras breaking into a dealership and stealing its most valuable cars in roughly the time it takes to hear "Stairway to Heaven."


GM sees US sales rise about 6% in 2025 as Jeep posts its first annual gain since 2018


Hundreds of cars contaminated after supplier error puts diesel in gas pumps

Drivers affected by the mix-up should contact the gas station where they got the contaminated fuel, as well as the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety.


Ford Focus RS review - $20,000 in mods

John from Rally Innovations and Max share their Ford Focus rs builds. Both are built for Autocross and The Rally Innovations Sema Build Focus rs was built in partnership with Ford Design. These two share their favorite and least favorite things about the Focus RS, why they upgraded from Focus st and what modifications they recommend first. answrd is a series of car reviews by real owners. Not automotive journalists like Chris Harris, Doug Demuro or The Straight Pipes. Cars in this series include the Gaglardi Vex, Porsche 911 GT3, McLaren 600LT, Ferrari F12/F430 and 458 Italia, Acura NSX, Corvette, FRS, BMWs, Drift Cars and others! Hope you like the video, it's the first time I've ever interviewed two car enthusiasts at once! -Ben


The first production car to hit 200 mph used one of the smallest twin-turbo V8s ever

This record-breaking supercar proved there is a replacement for displacement after all.


Subaru trucks of the past and future

Subaru may best be known for its AWD wagons and crossovers, but it has a history of capable pickups, too.


Japan’s biggest automaker spins up an entirely new brand to live alongside Toyota and Lexus

Toyota Gazoo Racing will now just be Gazoo Racing and serve as 'Yota's standalone performance division.


Chevy has quietly rebadged thousands of these Chinese pickups for years

General Motors has spent years importing Chinese-built vehicles into Latin America, but few examples are as striking as the mid-size pickups that arrive from Asia wearing Chevrolet badges. In markets such as Mexico, thousands of these trucks have quietly become fixtures of work sites and city streets, even as buyers assume they are purchasing traditional... The post Chevy has quietly rebadged thousands of these Chinese pickups for years appeared...


Tesla stock climbs around 1%: why is it bucking the general trend today?

Tesla stock traded higher on Monday, rising about 1% to around $449, even as the electric-vehicle maker faced renewed legal scrutiny over the design of its door handles. The stock’s modest gains came despite the filing of a new class-action lawsuit in Florida that alleges Tesla’s electronically powered, flush-mounted door handles are defective and ...


Cadillac F1 team reveals special edition testing livery for 2026 race car in Detroit

You'll be able to see it at the Detroit Auto Show.


First drive in 2024 Corvette E-Ray hybrid (0-60 in 2.1 seconds)

Certainly! Here's a revised version of the YouTube video description with all links and additional text related to those links removed: Win a 2024 Corvette E-Ray 3LZ Convertible: Using promo code DRIVE615 at checkout gets you 50% more entries automatically! The giveaway is organized by the International Motor Racing Research Center. The last day to enter is 4/7. Yesterday, I went up to the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park (NCMSP) in Bowling Green Kentucky. I was fortunate enough to get to track the all new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray on the track. Thank you so much to the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park. This has to be a world record to get a 0-60 time of 2-1 seconds in the all new 2024 E-Ray corvette. The Eray is Corvettes all wheel drive hybrid powered by both an electric motor and a 6.2L v8. These combined motors produce 655 horsepower and 575 LB-FT of torque. 0:00 E-Ray Launch Control 0:15 Drive615 Intro 0:30 C7 Z06 1:05 Enter Giveaway and win an E-Ray 3:30 E-Ray Stealth Mode 4:19 ERay is a Hybrid 6:15 Battery Recharge button 8:35 E-Ray exhaust and E-Ray revs 8:40 E-ray sound 8:50 Eray Driving impressions 9:30 Tracking an E-ray 11:11 pov E-Ray drive 18:40 E-Ray Launch Control Fail 18:55 2024 Corvette E-Ray Launch Control 19:00 E-Ray 0-60 #eray #corvette #0to60 The E-ray (Eray) is the first electrified all wheel drive corvette and the quickest corvette in history. E-Ray has wider fenders, quarter panels and fasci...


We test 5 Geely cars from China—but are any coming to the US market?

The question is whether we find Geely, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co. vehicles as good as other carmakers’.


China extends lead as world’s largest EV market in 2025

China kept its lead as the world’s biggest electric vehicle market in 2025, and local companies grabbed even more space from foreign carmakers. The country sold almost 13 million electric cars and plug-in hybrids last year. That’s 54% of the whole market. The big sellers are Chinese companies like BYD and Geely, Tesla is the […]


Who builds UPS trucks and where they’re made

The familiar brown delivery vehicles that crisscross American neighborhoods are not a single, off‑the‑shelf model. They are a mix of custom bodies, commercial truck chassis and heavy tractors sourced from a web of manufacturers that specialize in different parts of the logistics chain. To understand who builds UPS trucks and where they are made, I […]


Auto & transport roundup: Market talk

Find insight on Delta Air Lines, Ferrari, Kia, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Auto and Transport sector.


Lamborghini recalls thousands of SUVs after software problems surface

Lamborghini is pulling back thousands of its flagship SUVs after a software problem raised fresh questions about how reliably high end vehicles handle basic safety functions. The recall affects the Urus line across several model years and underscores how a glitch in code, not a mechanical failure, can sideline a six figure performance machine. At... The post Lamborghini recalls thousands of SUVs after software problems surface appeared first on...


Tesla gets 90 days to rename Autopilot or leave California, Newsom says

California has put Tesla on the clock, giving the company 90 days to strip the word “Autopilot” from its driver-assistance system or stop selling cars in the state. The ultimatum, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom and a California judge, caps years of tension over how far Tesla can go in marketing automation without crossing the […]


4 of the coolest vehicles in Jake Paul's car collection

YouTuber Jake Paul just got a ton of publicity for fighting Mike Tyson, but he's also known for his huge car collection. Here's a look at four of the coolest.


America has a new favorite non-Tesla electric car

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are still untouchable. But third place is very much in play.


Lucid built twice as many EVs in 2025, but can it sell them all?

Lucid Motors built twice as many vehicles in 2025 as it did the year before, cranking out 18,378 EVs and delivering 15,841 of them. That 104% production jump and 55% delivery gain suggest the startup has finally found its footing on the factory floor after a rocky Gravity SUV launch. The question ...


I built 10 bumper cars - and they're street legal

A FAMILY has become used to turning heads while driving their fleet of 10 bumper cars on California’s roads. In this week’s episode, vehicles are taken from the amusement park to the open roads. But Tom Wright, a builder, hadn't planned on taking the first fairground ride he worked on to the streets. He told us: “The purpose at the time was to restore it to its original lustre and put it in a showroom.” However, before finishing the project he decided that he also wanted the cars to be mobile. So, Tom used his engineering skills to move them onto the open road. He explained: “I decided to convert it to a six-speed Kawasaki 550cc motor.” Making these historic vehicles roadworthy was a challenge for him, some having been out of use for 80 years. “They were sitting outside riddled with rust, 18 inches on some of the cars and had to be cut off," Tom said. The bumper cars have also been added with some special features, such as wood exteriors to reflect the area they drive through. “The wheels are custom golf cart wheels because this is a California beach community," he said. Acquiring the first car, finding the right components, making the frames and sending the bodies for paint took a year to complete. All this hard work was worth it in the end, as they are “extremely fun to drive”. When Tom takes the 10 bumpers for a spin with friends and family they turn the heads of locals. “The smiles, waves and the honks make the hobby worth doing.”


12 of the most powerful Toyota cars ever built

Despite a reputation for boring cars, Toyota has made plenty of high horsepower beasts over the years, too. Here are some of its most powerful models.


The rising danger for Tesla drivers, and what it could mean next

Tesla built its brand on the promise that high tech would make driving safer, cleaner, and more convenient. Instead, a growing stack of crash data, recalls, lawsuits, and even social backlash is reshaping what it means to sit behind the wheel of one of its cars. The rising danger for Tesla drivers is no longer […]


Jaecoo J5 EV design preview

The Jaecoo J5 EV is an all-electric SUV combining modern design with family-friendly practicality. The vehicle has a range of around 402km on a single charge and can recharge from 30% to 80% in 28 minutes via DC fast charging. It features a tech-rich cabin with a 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and pet-friendly synthetic leather upholstery. It also includes a suite of advanced safety systems such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and forward collision warning to keep the family safe.


High power Audi and Porsche cars face off in a drag race

This video features a drag race between high-performance Audi and Porsche models, including a modified Audi RS3 Sedan Stage 4, an Audi R8 V10 Spyder, and a Porsche 992 Turbo S. The footage focuses on acceleration, launches, and straight-line performance in a controlled motorsport setting, highlighting the differences between turbocharged sedans and high-end supercars.


Norway pulls ahead in the EV race as electric cars reach 96% of new sales


Akio Toyoda's new MR2 will be unveiled this week

Will it be a modified classic, or an all-new model?


10 sedans that can outrun the Porsche 911 in a straight line

The most surprising sedan on this list that can outrun the Porsche 911 is a compact Audi that packs a unique 5-cylinder engine.


Mazda pushes next-gen EV lineup delay out to at least 2028

Mazda has quietly pushed back the launch of its next-generation electric vehicles, delaying its first in-house battery platform until at least 2028. The move stretches an already cautious timetable and leaves the brand relying on partnerships, hybrids, and stopgap models while rivals race to fill showrooms with dedicated EVs. I see this as a calculated... The post Mazda pushes next-gen EV lineup delay out to at least 2028 appeared first on FAST...


This ultra-popular Chinese Model 3 rival just became an even bigger problem for Tesla

Xiaomi just updated its Tesla Model 3 rivaling sedan with faster charging, more power and an updated interior.


10 best affordable cars perfect for city driving (all under $35K)

City driving is easier with compact, fuel-efficient cars that are affordable, easy to park, and have safety features for navigating tight streets and traffic.


3 sedans for middle-class retirees getting massive price drops in 2026

Giranda shared these sedan picks that are going to likely see a massive drop in price next year and that middle-class retirees should consider purchasing.


The R35 GT-R brake hand-me-down: Why your next sports coupe just got much more expensive to insure and impossible to ignore

Nissan's refreshed Z sports coupe embraces internal combustion, enhancing design and performance while retaining manual transmission for enthusiasts.


Saudi Arabia just built a Tesla-style super EV—powered by BMW, Hyundai, and Rimac tech

It's not a Hyundai, BMW, or Rimac, but it draws technology from all three. Ceer, a new electric vehicle (EV) brand, has revealed its prototype, offering an early look at what Saudi Arabia's latest automaker is developing. Founded in 2022 under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Ceer represents Saudi Arabia's push into the electric v...


'A serious danger': Officials seize several illegally-modified street cars

Street racing isn't anything new, but that doesn't mean officials around the world aren't always looking to crack down on it.


Volkswagen brand deliveries fall 1.4% on China woes and US tariffs

Deliveries of Volkswagen-branded vehicles in 2025 fell 1.4% on year as the market environment in China remained challenging while U.S. tariffs hit demand in North America.


One discontinued sedan just crashed the top 10 used car list

A new analysis has revealed the top-selling cars, trucks, and SUVs in the used market over the course of 2025. With the average transaction price of new cars hitting $50,000 in recent months, many consumers are forced to buy used to get the vehicle they want. The top three spots on the ...