Meet the Artura hybrid, the first totally new McLaren in a decade

It's been a long time since the P1, but McLaren has finally brought a hybrid supercar into full production. The 671-hp Artura introduces an all-new 120-degree twin-turbo V6, with electric assistance, and a whole new, smarter, vehicle platform.

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Alpha JAX is the all-electric rally car of your safari fantasies

Alpha Motor Corporation seems determined to make a name for itself in small, unique electric cars. After launching just last November, the company is already previewing its fourth planned vehicle, the JAX electric rally car.

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First prototype of Microlino 2.0 electric microcar built and tested

We first heard of plans for an electric version of the BMW Isetta bubble car back in 2016. Production of the Microlino was pegged for 2019, but underwent a design overhaul instead. Now Prototype Nr. 1 has been completed and taken for a test drive.

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Flowcamper spruces up the VW camper van with mountain lodge flair

Flowcamper started as the most psychedelic camper van brand since Woodstock. It now leaves the flowers and neon colors behind to create a VW mini mountain lodge. The Casper features mountain graphics, a spruce interior and a host of off-grid options.

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Challenger Combo drives like a camper van, lives like a motorhome

There's something timelessly attractive about a roomy motorhome attached to a chassis as neatly as a van. Challenger presents one of the most striking and affordable versions yet. Its Combo gives road lifers more box with their Ducato camper van.

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Tesla rival XPeng P7 gets significant self-driving software updates

China's closest Tesla Model 3 competitor, the XPeng P7, launched in April last year, loaded with enough self-driving sensors and computers to achieve autonomy once the software is ready. Today, an OTA update gives the P7 more than 40 new capabilities.

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Bloodhound supersonic car project runs out of funds

The bumpy road endured by the Bloodhound supersonic car appears set to continue for some time yet, with the current owners behind the venture putting the project up for sale again, citing difficulties raising funds in light of the global pandemic.

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GMC Hummer EV set to pounce on Extreme E race circuit

Two things we know about the GMC Hummer EV: it's electric and it's born for off-roading. GMC looks to emphasize both points by teaming up for an Extreme E bid. A Hummer EV-inspired racer will tackle off-road race courses from Greenland to Patagonia.

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Porsche puts sub-$100K Taycan EV model in its lineup

Potential buyers for the Porsche Taycan electric sports car may have balked at its US$103,800 starting price, but need no longer worry. The automaker has introduced a new Taycan entry-level model priced just below $80,000.

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Mercedes-Benz EQA adds a compact, entry level electric SUV to the range

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its answer to the Tesla's Model Y. The EQA is a compact, "entry level" electric crossover based on the popular A class, and the base model launches with a 300-mile NEDC range and 140 kW of two-wheel electric drive.

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