New VW California 4Motion camper kickstarts immersive van life future

The new VW T7 California debuts as a larger, roomier camper van that urges road-trippers to spend less time inside van walls, more in the outdoors. Throw in a plug-in hybrid powertrain and AWD, and this might be VW's most impressive California yet.

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World’s slipperiest car brings land speed record aero to the big stage

One of the most stunning concept cars the world has ever seen was shown for the first time at Auto Shanghai this week. The MG EXE181 concept electric hypercar boasts one of the best drag coefficients ever seen in any registerable, road-going vehicle.

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CATL’s 1,000-km LFP EV battery super-charges at 1 km/sec

Last August, CATL presented the Shenxing battery, an LFP pack capable of adding 400 km of range in 10 minutes. This year, the company has rolled the tech into the Shenxing Plus, which combines four-figure range and even faster charging rates.

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CATL’s 1,000-km LFP EV battery super-charges at 1 km/sec

Last August, CATL presented the Shenxing battery, an LFP pack capable of adding 400 km of range in 10 minutes. This year, the company has rolled the tech into the Shenxing Plus, which combines four-figure range and even faster charging rates.

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China’s Hummer EV gets overhauled for aggro side-by-side off-roading

Dongfeng Motors is preparing to drop the M-Hunter, an eye-grabbing cross between an SUV and a side-by-side that includes a roll cage cab and loads of clearance. It's not just a concept, either, and will be headed to market ... for a premium price.

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Genesis spins out Magma performance brand & first large SUV concept

Genesis, Hyundai's luxury vehicle arm, has unveiled several eye-catching concepts ahead of the New York International Auto Show. The covers were pulled from the vehicles at Genesis House, a dealership and showplace in New York City.

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Brilliantly modular VW ID. Buzz gets 322 hp worth of all-wheel drive,

The just-announced ID. Buzz GTX is a significant EV, taking the iconic 74-year-old Volkswagen Microbus into the future. With 335 hp and all-wheel-drive, its both a giant go-kart with docility quite suitable for transporting the family jewels.

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Polaris debuts stronger, stiffer Gen 2 RZR Pro R Factory side-by-side racer

Unveiled today at the San Felipe 250 rally, the new factory racing rig from Polaris is a complete redesign. A new one-piece chassis with a stronger, stiffer frame begins those changes.

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Remote camper amplifies space via “cyber shower” & swivel sleeper seat

Remote Vans steps beyond ordinary in giving its new 2024 Sprinter AWD camper vans smart hardware to reflect its techy, overlanding roots. Standard features include Starlink internet, a swivel seat-sofa-bed and a collapsible recirculating shower.

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