‘China listens to everything I say:’ Elon Musk finally admits China is winning the EV race he helped start and thought BYD was a joke

‘China listens to everything I say:’ Elon Musk finally admits China is winning the EV race he helped start and thought BYD was a joke

Image credit: Daniel Oberhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons When the richest person in the world talks about a global superpower in energy terms, we listen. On a recent episode of the Moonshots podcast, Tesla and SpaceX boss Elon Musk dropped a line that instantly lit up business and tech circles. He joked that … Read more

US car dealers are taking Scout Motors to court for selling cars directly to customers

US car dealers are taking Scout Motors to court for selling cars directly to customers

This has got to be one of the most charged debates in the US auto industry this year. Scout Motors’ decision to sell cars directly to customers has sparked backlash from franchise dealers, highlighting long-standing tensions between traditional retail chains and emerging direct-to-consumer business models. The clash has boiled over in Colorado, where the state … Read more

Classic sports cars for performance enthusiasts

Classic sports cars for performance enthusiasts

There is something special about classic sports cars. These were the years when manufacturers prioritized driver engagement over electronic navs, and when raw performance came from engineering ingenuity rather than computer programming. Although they may be slower than modern sports cars, enthusiasts will still find joy in their visceral driving experiences and impressive performance. Let’s … Read more

Loudest muscle cars we can still hear decades later

Loudest muscle cars we can still hear decades later

There’s something primal about the sound of a muscle car at full throttle: that deep, rumbling growl that announces its presence three blocks away. Between 1964 and the early 1970s, Detroit automakers were locked in an arms race of horsepower and decibels, creating horsepower-hungry muscle cars that weren’t afraid to let their aggression get pretty … Read more

These seemingly normal cars are actually extremely rare

These seemingly normal cars are actually extremely rare

We all know about the Ferraris and Lamborghinis that make headlines with their limited production runs. But some of the rarest cars on American roads are hiding in plain sight, looking downright ordinary. These are the vehicles that most enthusiasts pass by without a second glance, but their production numbers are shockingly low. Whether it … Read more

11 forgotten cars from the 90s that are still fast by today’s standards

11 forgotten cars from the 90s that are still fast by today’s standards

The 1990s were a golden age for automotive performance, but while everyone remembers Supras, NSXs and Corvettes, plenty of other cars quietly broke the 140mph barrier. These forgotten speedsters may not get the same attention at car shows, but they can still make modern freeway traffic a nuisance. Let’s take a look at some of … Read more

Transatlantic routes now start at $699 round trip

Transatlantic routes now start at 9 round trip

Image credit: Depositphotos Alaska Airlines has launched an aggressive pricing campaign for routes from London, with round-trip fares from Seattle starting at $699, including taxes and fees, positioning the Seattle-based carrier as a serious rival to the established transatlantic giants. The limited-time promotion, which runs until December 20, covers travel periods from March to early … Read more