Take a stroll down any major beach and it likely won’t be long before you stumble upon some abandoned refuse. Old water bottles, trash bags, straws, and countless other variations of plastic scrap litter the world’s beaches, eventually making their way into the ocean where they degrade over the course of decades or even centuries….
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Callum, you may recall, has turned its attention to the Jaguar C-X75 before. And who can blame it? The existence of stunt cars from its fondly-remembered appearance in Spectre means there is an opportunity to revisit one of the great near-misses of the 21st century. And while the previous conversion was very much about getting…
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With the order books opened for the Zeekr X in Malaysia earlier this month, the Chinese brand has shown pictures of the Premium 2WD on its Facebook page, depicted in the Genting Highlands area; the brand is taking registrations of interest, here. This being the single-motor powertrain variant that starts from RM180k, the Zeekr X…
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Why is it crucial to adhere to safety protocols when operating roll-off trailers? Understanding and implementing best practices in safety can significantly reduce accidents. This ensures enhanced operational efficiency. Such measures are vital for both seasoned drivers and newcomers alike. This guide highlights essential safety measures, such as handling ACE trailers. Adhering to these protocols ensures…
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New EV brand Scout launches with Terra pickup and Traveler SUV Lifestyle-oriented modes likely planned Production starts in 2027 at South Carolina plant Volkswagen Group’s new U.S.-based Scout brand looks to be readying various lifestyle-oriented modes for its upcoming electric Terra pickup truck and Traveler SUV, following a strategy already used by Rivian and Tesla….
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Polestar says that a proposed rule to ban connected Chinese cars would prevent it from selling in America. The automaker highlights issues with the rule’s broad language. Other automakers, including Ford, Honda, and Tesla, submitted comments concerning the rule’s scope and timeline. Last month, the US Commerce Department proposed a new rule prohibiting the sale…
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I attended a podcast recording last night for Autocar, where the two regular co-presenters, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior were joined by a special guest, Jonathan Palmer. Jonathan now owns and manages many of the UK racing circuits, a unique and superb driving experience centre, and now new locations in Navarra, Spain and Laon, France. …
A 1957 Mercedes 300 SL Roadster Mercedes 300 SL Roadster, discovered in a warehouse and in a deplorable condition, has been sold at an RM Sotheby’s auction for almost 1.2 million USD. A Mercedes 300 SL Roadster is a collector’s item, and most collectors have taken special care of their cars. But that’s not the…
The 2025 Honda CR-V and Buick Envision are both practical, easy-mannered 5-passenger compact SUVs that appeal to a wide set of buyers. The Honda CR-V is still fresh from a recent revamp and is our reigning Best Buy Award winner among compact SUVs. It is available with a turbo 4-cylinder or gas-electric hybrid engine, and…
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Image: Hyundai Hyundai revealed the Seven concept back in 2021, a large three-row electric SUV that it promised would be revealed in production form in 2024. Well, now we’re almost done with 2024, and that day is almost here. Hyundai released the first teaser for its new Ioniq 9 that will be debuting next month…
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