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Luxury cars
Land Rover Defender 2026: new safety feature, colours, interior
Defender 2026 models offer a new driver fatigue monitor, exterior and interior design changes, and the option of Off-road Cruise Control.
8 Jun 2025 - 6:45PM
Offbeat
200km/h VW Beetle restorations can put a sports car to shame
25 May 2025 - 11:45AM
Food and Drinks
Like Texas but sandier, Saudi Arabia’s embrace of American culture is tight
12 May 2025 - 11:39AM
TV shows and streaming video
Ewan McGregor on the vintage bikes in Apple TV+’s Long Way Home
GPS, drones, Insta360s, GoPros and … vintage motorbikes? McGregor and Charley Boorman’s road trip around Europe mixes technology old and new.
9 May 2025 - 7:15PM
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, stars of Long Way Home. Photo: Apple TV+ via AP
Autonomous vehicles
Maserati sets new self-driving car speed record as technology advances
A driverless Maserati MC20 clocked 318km/h in Florida recently. The record comes as self-drive technology looks to be on the cusp of a leap.
4 Mar 2025 - 3:15PM
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Autonomous vehicles
Leading carmaker unveils hands-free driving, good for emailing and more
Maker of Jeep, Fiat, Dodge, Peugeot and other marques builds autonomous driving technology to let drivers watch movies, email, take a break.
25 Feb 2025 - 9:52AM
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Luxury cars
Why the new Porsche Macan is leading the charge in electric SUVs
Porsche’s all-electric SUV has the power, the comfort and a decent range, but can it convince petrol heads to change over?
23 Feb 2025 - 4:15PM
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 10: Porsche Macan Turbo Electric compact luxury crossover battery electric SUV car on display at the AutoSalon on January 10, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images)
Luxury cars
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre a powerful electric car with Spitfire vibes
The electric Black Badge Spectre from Rolls-Royce has an Infinity Mode button to release the engine’s full power, and upgraded suspension.
24 Feb 2025 - 7:34AM
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Asia travel
Hailing a taxi in Kolkata means a hulking yellow one. Not for much longer
A bustling city is losing its beloved yellow taxis, and it’s not New York. Why the days are numbered for Kolkata’s Hindustan Ambassador cabs.
19 Feb 2025 - 5:15PM
Art
US cradle of low-rider cars looks to promote its custom wheels
New Mexico lawmakers declare February 11 Lowrider Day and introduce bill to make the custom vehicles a state symbol alongside roadrunner.
15 Feb 2025 - 2:39PM
South Korea
KIA 2025 Niro Hybrid test drive: SUV a fuel-efficient, smooth ride
KIA’s Niro SUV debuted in 2016, and since then has proven to be comfortable and cheap to buy and run, although it lacks horsepower.
19 Jan 2025 - 8:34AM
The 2025 KIA Niro Hybrid SUV is inexpensive to buy, has great fuel economy and is a comfortable drive. Photo: KIA
Luxury cars
The new Porsche 911 Carrera S: more power, better handling
With new turbos, better cooling, an upgraded engine and power distribution, the Porsche Carrera S is a car to be reckoned with.
10 Jan 2025 - 6:45PM
CES
5 car tech innovations at CES show that could change motoring
From Sony’s first electric car to a flying car from China and BMW’s new heads-up display, five notable innovations from the CES tech fair.
10 Jan 2025 - 9:45AM
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CES
Facial recognition to unlock your car, shown at CES, coming in 3 to 5 years
A prototype car at the Las Vegas CES tech fair can identify owners and authorised drivers, and stay locked when approached by strangers.
9 Jan 2025 - 1:45PM
Asia travel
New 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser can still take the rough with the smooth
The world’s bestselling off-road vehicle has been updated, and the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser’s all-wheel drive is as tough as ever.
8 Jan 2025 - 6:15PM
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Photo: Toyota
Asia travel
Italy’s bee buzzes off to India after failing EU emissions standards
Piaggio Apé 3-wheeler is slow but carries a big load. A feature of Italian life for 75 years, it will now be built in India.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:09PM
Google
Automotive OS to the fore as drivers seek smartphone-style in-car features
Owners want their cars to be as functional as smartphones, and carmakers are working with software companies to make it happen.
23 Dec 2024 - 5:15PM
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Environment
Pope Francis joins EV crusade with zero-emission electric Popemobile
Pope Francis, a champion of the environment, will go around in a custom-made electric white Mercedes-Benz Popemobile.
10 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM
Pope Francis receives the new Mercedes-Benz electric Popemobile at the Vatican. Photo: EPA-EFE
Electric & new energy vehicles
New petrol and diesel engines in the works as EV sales stall
Carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Toyota are launching cleaner, more efficient internal combustion engines. Are they here to stay?
11 Dec 2024 - 7:59AM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Xiaomi SU7: an electric car that’s more than just a fanboy effect
Xiaomi has found runaway success with the SU7, but some have said the company could have done more to create its own look.
1 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM
Auctions
Christie’s merger with classic car dealer ‘great news’ for industry
With art sales down, the auction house’s merger with Los Angeles-based Gooding & Co is expected to breathe life into the classic car market.
15 Sep 2024 - 5:15PM
Tourism
New luxury Chinese, Japanese and US cars a contrast to Cuba’s classics
Easing of import restrictions sees a sudden influx of luxury cars from Japan, South Korea, China and the US in Cuba, especially in Havana.
15 Sep 2024 - 4:15AM
A Chery Tiggo 8 passes old American cars in Havana, Cuba. Photo: AFP
Tourism
How the story of Ferrari supercar marque is told in its home, Modena, Italy
Ferrari is a sports car maker, luxury brand and sponsor of a Formula One racing team. Its history is celebrated in Modena in museums devoted to founder Enzo Ferrari and to its engineering and design.
16 Jan 2024 - 4:15AM
Books and literature
YouTuber celebrates Hong Kong’s classic and rare cars in new book
Hong Kong has a thriving classic car community, with some of the world’s rarest cars. Justin Lui, chairman of the Classic Car Club of Hong Kong, talks about his YouTube channel and new book.
1 Nov 2023 - 6:15PM
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Sustainability
How Toyota, Honda and Nissan ceded the electric vehicle market to Tesla, BYD
The Toyota Prius hybrid and all-electric Nissan Leaf had early-mover advantage, so why is no Japanese company among the top 20 makers of electric vehicles now?
19 Feb 2023 - 7:45AM
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