Jaguar Land Rover will henceforth be known simply as JLR, the automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release. The change drops Land Rover from the corporate name, although JLR emphasized that it will not be dropped completely. “The new brand identity aspires to remove ambiguity and bring to the fore the unique DNA of each of JLR’s…
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Ferrari engineers have been spotted testing a hardcore version of the SF90 Stradale supercar. Such hardcore models, referred to internally as Versione Speciale, Italian for “Special Version,” typically come at the end of a model’s run, with the last one being 2021’s 812 Competizione, which marked the end of the run for the 812…
A sleeper Volvo wagon once owned by actor and racing driver Paul Newman is being auctioned off by RM Sotheby’s. This 1998 Volvo V90 is nicknamed “Volvette” because it’s powered by a Chevrolet LS2 6.0-liter V-8—the kind used in the C6 Corvette. Newman had commissioned two previous engine-swapped Volvo wagons, but this third and final build…
BMW has been spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned X3 at the Nürburgring, and we have video footage. Expect evolutionary styling, a more advanced interior, and the choice of internal-combustion or electric powertrains. Bugatti has provided a look at the development of its Bolide. Impressively, the track-only hypercar is very close to…
The long road to getting examples of Faraday Future’s FF91 electric crossover into customer hands is almost over. On Wednesday, the company announced pricing and details on the vehicle’s delivery program. Faraday Future first presented the FF91 at the 2017 CES, and while the exterior design hasn’t changed over the years, the technology…
Prototypes for the Bugatti Bolide are being evaluated ahead of the start of deliveries for the wild track car in 2024. The final design was signed off only a few months ago, and is represented in the latest prototypes. Remarkably, the production version looks very close to the concept that was unveiled in 2020—and never actually intended for…
The Cadillac Lyriq was a new addition to the lineup for 2023, and for its second year on the market the breakthrough mid-size electric SUV gives buyers more options and a lower starting price. New for 2024 are Tech and Sport grades that sandwich the existing Luxury grade. The Tech grade, despite being the entry-level option, still comes well…
Porsche on Thursday revealed a revised design for its iconic crest logo that will start appearing on the automaker’s vehicles from late 2023. The basic design hasn’t changed but elements have been simplified to make 2D versions of the logo, like those used in digital mediums, more closely match the 3D versions like the physical badges. The gold of…
Volvo on Wednesday provided a look at the interior of its EX30 electric crossover that will be revealed in full on June 7. The EX30 is confirmed by Volvo to be smaller than the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge compact duo, pointing to a vehicle in the subcompact segment, and despite the diminutive size we’ll see it reach U.S. showrooms. As an…
Bugatti likes to keep in close contact with its customers, often through exclusive driving events held all over the globe. The events are organized by the automaker, which handles all of the logistics for the customers’ cars and ensures each is running at optimal condition. The latest of these events was the Bugatti 400 Drive 2023 held recently at…