Rachel Thompson

Rachel Thompson


This Gym Offers a Porsche to Anyone Who Can Lose 50kg in 3 Months

A gym in Binzhou, Shandong province, has launched a bold and controversial weight-loss challenge, offering a Porsche Panamera to anyone who can lose 50 kilograms in just three months.

Tesla Sales Are Falling, but Elon Musk Still Gets Approval for His Record $1 Trillion Compensation Plan

Elon Musk has secured the largest pay package in corporate history after Tesla shareholders approved a plan that could reward him with up to $1 trillion over the next decade.

Ford Unveils 900+ HP F-150 Raptor R at SEMA – But No Production Plans (At Least, Not Yet)

Ford has pulled the curtain back on a stunning new version of its F-150 Raptor R at the 2025 SEMA Show, revealing an upgraded concept truck pushing over 900 horsepower.

The Ford F-150 Raptor R for SEMA 2025

EV Sales Drop Sharply in October After Tax Credit Ends

Sales of electric vehicles took a steep dive in October, following the end of the federal $7500 tax credit that had propped up demand throughout the year.

An EV is traveling on a road

Toyota Teases Mysterious Fourth GR Model for America: Fans Think It’s the Return of a Legend

Toyota just dropped a major clue about its next GR sports car—but not where you'd expect. Hidden in a nine-minute anime film, a shadowy figure and cryptic message hint at…

A new Gazoo Racing sports car

Over 1 Million Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Vehicles Recalled

More than 1 million vehicles from Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru are being recalled due to a critical issue.

rearview camera system

This Proposal Could Solve Plug-In Hybrids’ Biggest Problem

Germany's largest auto industry association, VDA, is pushing for a controversial plan to compel plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) drivers to charge their cars more frequently.

Electric car plugged into a charging station

Waymo Readies Its Autonomous Cars to Face Their Toughest Test

Waymo is taking its self-driving cars into winter for the first time, preparing its autonomous fleet to navigate snow, ice, and freezing rain in U.S. cities and international markets like…

A Waymo taxi

Student Finds Lamborghini and Ferrari Worth Over $500,000 Sitting Untouched for 20 Years in Grandmother’s Garage

A student exploring his grandmother’s garage uncovered a dust-covered 1981 Lamborghini Countach and Ferrari 308, left untouched for 20 years after being retired from his grandfather’s exotic car rental fleet.

Lamborghini and Ferrari found in grandma's garage

Volvo Delays Electric-Only Lineup, Will Keep Gas Engines Into Late 2030s

Volvo delays its all-electric shift, planning to keep gasoline engines into the late 2030s while relying on next-gen plug-in hybrids as a bridge amid slower-than-expected EV adoption.

Toyota Brings an Icon Back to Life: The Legendary Land Cruiser FJ60 Is Reborn

This modernized version blends classic off-road style with cutting-edge performance, offering improved suspension, larger tires, and a nod to its heritage with a "Turbo" emblem.

It’s Official, Toyota Unveils Two New Global Brands

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota announced the global launch of two new brands—Century and GR.

This Tiny Electric Motor Is More Powerful Than Four Tesla Model Y Combined

A miniature electric motor developed by YASA, a British company, has set a new record in power density. Weighing just 12.7 kg, this motor generates an impressive 750 kilowatts (over…

New Chinese Solid-State Battery Promises 800 Miles on a Single Charge

China is making waves in the EV industry with a new solid-state battery that promises a range of up to 800 miles on a single charge.

The CHERY panel

These 10 Electric Vehicles Have the Most Durable Batteries, New Study

A recent study by Swedish company Kvdbil examined over 1,366 electrified vehicles, including 723 fully electric cars and 643 plug-in hybrids, to assess battery durability.

China Learned From the West — Now It’s Pushing It Out of the Car Industry

China’s automakers now outproduce foreign partners 2 to 1, after decades of learning through joint ventures—flipping the script and pushing Western brands out of their once-dominant market.

Chinese Car Industry

More Americans Open to Buying Chinese Cars — Even If They Can’t Yet, New Study Finds

Over half of Americans are open to buying Chinese cars like Huawei, Xiaomi, and BYD, even though they're not sold in the US—interest is rising fast despite trade barriers and…

BYD cars

Drivers in the U.S. Are Dying After Repairs With Illegal Airbag Parts

A federal investigation is underway after a series of fatal airbag explosions in the United States were traced back to counterfeit components manufactured in China.

Airbag Deployed

Musk Confirms Tesla Cybercabs Will Run Without Safety Drivers in Austin by End of 2025

Tesla will remove safety drivers from its Cybercab fleet in Austin, Texas, by the end of 2025, marking a pivotal step in the company’s long-promised rollout of autonomous vehicles.

Tesla Cybercab Laser Headlights

Lamborghini Now Offers a 10-Year Warranty Like Kia — But There’s a Catch

Lamborghini has launched a new 10-year warranty program for its vehicles, aligning itself with more mainstream automakers like Kia.

Lamborghini Gallardo

Tesla Recalls 380,000 Model 3 and Y After Reports of Sudden Power Loss

Tesla is recalling over 380,000 of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles from the 2023 model year due to a potential power steering failure, which could significantly increase the…

Tesla Model Y

Kia’s Teaser of the Upcoming Telluride Just Dropped — and It’s a Masterclass in Shadowy Reveals

Kia unveils the first shadowy teaser of the 2027 Telluride ahead of its full debut at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, offering a glimpse of the next-gen SUV’s updated…

The upcoming Kia Telluride

It’s Not Just the Bolt Coming Back — Chevy Is Planning a Full $30K EV Lineup

Chevrolet is bringing back the Bolt and launching a full lineup of affordable EVs around it, all priced near $30,000, marking a bold move by GM to lead in the…

Chevy Bolt

Here’s Every EV That Got Canceled or Delayed in the U.S. This Year

A wave of EV delays and cancellations hit the U.S. in 2025 as automakers face rising costs, shifting demand, and policy changes, forcing many to pause or scrap electric vehicle…

Black Polestar 1

The $7,500 EV Credit Is Dead—But These States Will Pay You Even More

As of Sept. 30, 2025, the federal EV tax credit is gone—but some U.S. states now offer up to $9,000 in rebates to keep buyers interested and the electric vehicle…

Dodge’s Purple Haze Charger and V-8 Ram 1500 Just Broke Cover — And They’re Wild

Stellantis teases bold Mopar-built concepts for SEMA 2025: a purple Dodge Charger Scat Pack and neon green Ram 1500 V-8, signaling a strong return to classic American performance.

dodge charger concept teaser sema

Subaru Adds Four-Wheel Traction to Its Most Affordable SUV

Subaru’s Japan-only Rex now offers all-wheel drive for the first time, aligning it with its platform mates—the Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky—which have featured AWD since 2019.

A White Subaru Rex

Ford Recalls 59,000 Vehicles over Fire Risk Linked to Block Heater Defect

Ford is recalling nearly 60,000 vehicles over a block heater defect that may cause short circuits and fires, affecting multiple Ford and Lincoln models ahead of peak cold-weather use.

Close-up of the front of a FORD SUV,

789 Violations, $3M in Fines… But Elon Musk’s Boring Company Pays Just $242K

Elon Musk’s Boring Company committed 789 environmental violations in Las Vegas tunnel works but avoided a $3M fine, receiving a reduced $242,800 penalty after Nevada officials exercised discretion.

station de The Boring Company du Vegas Loop

Genesis’s GV90: The New Luxury SUV Ready to Take on Cadillac’s Escalade

Genesis is ready to make a bold statement in the luxury SUV market with its upcoming GV90, a three-row, seven-seat vehicle aimed squarely at the Cadillac Escalade.

Genesis car hood

Not Chinese. Not American. 2025’s Most Interesting Car Comes From a Very Different Place

BMW’s next electric SUV isn’t just another luxury EV—it’s a bold return to form that could quietly outclass Tesla and China’s top contenders.

The 2025 BMW Neue Klasse iX3

Tesla’s Cheapest Model Just Got a Major Upgrade—And the Timing Might Be Its Smartest Move Yet

Tesla’s new Model 3 Standard just dropped with a sleeker design, longer range, and a surprising price shift that could shake up the EV market.

Tesla Model 3 Standard

Tesla’s Insurance Division in Hot Water: Could the Automaker Lose Its License in California?

Tesla faces legal action in California over mishandled insurance claims, risking millions in fines and the loss of its ability to provide insurance, adding to the company’s growing legal troubles.

White Tesla in front of the factory

Tesla Cybertruck: Germany Says No — Even for U.S. Military Bases

American soldiers deployed in Germany are no longer allowed to bring their Tesla Cybertrucks with them. The electric pickup has been officially rejected by both German transport authorities and the…

Tesla Cybertruck and Gemany Map

Ford CEO Confirms: EV Market Won’t Be as Big as Initially Predicted

Ford's ambitious plans for electric vehicles have taken a significant turn. CEO Jim Farley admitted that the company overestimated the potential size of the EV market, particularly for high-priced models.

Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Truck

To Take On Tesla, Xiaomi Tore Down Three Model Ys Piece by Piece — Then Built a Rival EV

Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun has confirmed the company purchased and completely disassembled three Tesla Model Y vehicles earlier this year to study them in detail. The move was part of…

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun launches

His Certified Chevy Died After 14 Days — Now He’s Refusing to Pay the Dealer’s Surprise Repair Bill

A Florida man is challenging a Chevrolet dealership after being told his newly purchased certified pre-owned truck needed expensive repairs just two weeks after he bought it.

Close up of the logo of Chevrolet on the car front

2025 Mercedes GLC: This Powertrain Could Literally Change the Brand’s Future

The latest iteration of the Mercedes-Benz GLC arrives with a bold, fully electric configuration, but the spotlight is already shifting to a potential surprise comeback of internal combustion. Revealed during…

The new electric Mercedes-Benz GLC

Tesla Announces 7-Year Warranty for 2026 Models — But Not This One

Tesla has announced a new 7-year/70,000-mile warranty that will cover high-priced propulsion-related components on its electric vehicles beginning with the 2026 model year.

Tesla Logo

Toyota Just Turned Its Most Exclusive Sedan Into a $170,000 Ultra-Luxury SUV

Toyota is giving its most prestigious vehicle a bold new form. The 2026 Century SUV, set to arrive in showrooms by mid-2026, marks the first time the Century badge will…

Toyota Century SUV

Tesla’s Discounted Model Y: Here’s What You’re Giving Up for the Lower Cost

Tesla is preparing to launch a stripped-down version of its popular Model Y, internally known as E41, targeting customers with tighter budgets. The move marks a departure from the brand’s…

A black Tesla Model Y

He Bet on Tesla’s Self-Driving to Cross the US—He Left with a Wrecked Car and a $22,000 Repair Bill

A Tesla enthusiast’s attempt to showcase the capabilities of the carmaker’s autonomous driving software ended abruptly just 60 miles into a cross-country journey. The accident caused significant damage to the…

Tesla Full Self Driving Software

“I Paid $7,800 and Got Nothing” — Furious Tesla Owners in China Take the Company to Court Over Unfulfilled Promises

Tesla is under legal pressure in China after several owners filed a lawsuit against the company for failing to deliver its Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature as promised. The plaintiffs claim…

Tesla Model Y driven by the Full Self-Driving Beta in moderate traffic in a Los Angeles suburb

Norway Tested Real-world Ev Rang: Tesla and Chinese Cars Competing, Here’s The Verdict And The Big Winner

Norway’s 2025 “El Prix” range test evaluated 27 electric vehicles to measure real-world driving distance before reaching 20% and 10% battery, revealing key insights into modern EV performance and efficiency.

orange EV MG4

Diesel Makes a Surprising Comeback, Challenging Tesla’s Dominance in America’s EV Market in 2025

Tesla, once the unrivaled leader in electric vehicle loyalty, is facing an unexpected backlash in 2025. A small but symbolic number of former Tesla owners are trading in their EVs…

Tesla Model X

Corvette C8 Offered at Discount Lower Than Toyota Sienna, With Costco Adding $3,000 Rebate

Chevy’s Corvette C8 now costs less than a top-trim Toyota Sienna, with Costco members getting an extra $3,000 off amid rising dealer discounts.

Corvette C8 Stingray

He Drove It Just 5,400 Miles — Then Put His $115K Tesla Cybertruck Up for Auction

A Canadian owner has listed a Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast—the top-tier version of the electric pickup—for sale after driving it only 5,400 miles.

Tesla Cybertruck

Hyundai Launches the Coolest Palisade Yet — but Americans Won’t Get the Chance to Buy It

Hyundai has unveiled a limited-run 2026 Palisade Hybrid NHL Edition—an upscale, hockey-themed crossover available exclusively in Canada. With just 500 units slated for production, the vehicle combines luxury features with…

Hyundai 2026 Palisade

No More Lock-in Risks: Major Change at Tesla After The Overhaul of Its Handles

Tesla has announced design changes to its signature electronic door handles, following a series of incidents in which passengers—some of them children—were reportedly trapped inside their vehicles.

Tesla door handles

Her Launch Was a Total Flop — Now This Volvo Is the most wanted Classic Car for Collectors

Volvo's first foray into sports car manufacturing, the 1957 P1900, was short-lived and largely unsuccessful. Designed for export and inspired by the American Corvette, the fiberglass-bodied convertible failed to meet…

Volvo p1900
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