Polaris RZR stunts look great, even when they go wrong
When good stunting goes bad, at least you end up with great video footage.
Chris Bruce
Associate Editor, Autoblog
Raised by a motorsports-loving father and a speed demon for a mother, Chris Bruce was groomed from the very beginning to love anything with an engine, ranging from snowmobiles to sports cars. After a brief foray as an English teacher in Germany, Chris returned to the US intent on kicking off his professional writing career. He has been on the automotive beat practically ever since. When not trying to keep up with international auto news and watching races, Chris enjoys riding his bike, playing 30-year-old video games and trying out new recipes to cook for dinner.
Volkswagen could bring its boot down on the Beetle in 2018
Volkswagen reportedly intends to axe the Beetle in 2018 to make more room for crossovers, but the move seems premature. The vehicle remains an icon, albeit a slow selling one.
This 6x6 Toyota Land Cruiser ain't afraid of no G63 AMG 6x6
If you're looking to go offroad but can't find a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6, this six-wheeled Land Cruiser may be a good bet.
BMW recalls 2016 7 Series because airbags might not deploy
BMW will recall the 2016 7 Series because a short circuit can potentially prevent the airbags from deploying. There are no reports of accidents or injuries.
2016 Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Awards
Popular Mechanics looks at the automotive landscape and picks the best vehicles in a variety of categories.
Feds believe 85m defective Takata airbags still out there
If Takata can't prove the safety of its un-recalled airbag inflators with ammonium nitrate, the US government thinks 85 million more need replacement.
Audi RS6 Avant and Mercedes-AMG E63 S drag race for Top Gear
Germany makes some very quick wagons to hustle families over the Autobahn. Check out this drag race from Top Gear between and Audi RS6 and a Mercedes-AMG E63 S.
Watch a Bugatti Chiron arrive in style to Monaco dealership
The Bugatti Chiron looks great arriving at the dealer in Monaco, and this video even lets us hear a little of the growling exhaust.
This Nissan Leaf reads your thoughts, projects them on the road
Young drivers and a car that projects their emotions on the street in manga-style graphics. Weird.
Mini might build a sedan because it's running out of shapes
A Mini with a trunk is not completely unprecedented, but it would break with recent tradition.
Even the Bugatti Veyron is subject to recalls
Three recalls affect the Bugatti Veyron to fix problems like inaccurate fuel gauges, corroding battery cables, and the aluminum underbody panels falling off.
Jaguar Land Rover's InMotion takes a stab at carsharing
Jaguar Land Rover is launching a new business called InMotion to focus on future mobility, including carsharing and on-demand delivery.
Volvo looks to test autonomous vehicles in US in a few years
Volvo could begin testing autonomous vehicles in the US in a few years. The experiments would follow similar trials in Sweden and China. It's all part of the automaker's big bet on driverless tech.
Ferrari CEO could retire Friday letting Marchionne step in
Insiders suggest Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa could retire this week at the company's investors meeting.
Hennessey Venom GT Spyder sets speed record at 265.6 mph
The Hennessey Venom GT Spyder hit 265.6 miles per hour down a runway to become the world's fastest convertible.
Ferrari 488 Spider configurator is just in time for summer
Configure your Ferrari 488 Spider pick out every part of your perfect convertible in time for summer's warmer weather.
Audi stretches the A8L even more for one special European buyer
Audi built a one-off A8L Extended for a European buyer, which has six doors and can seat six passengers.
Google patents turn signal detector for autonomous cars
Google has a patent for autonomous vehicles to detect the turn signals of other traffic on the road, which could increase driverless car safety.
Jay Leno goes like hell on the 2016 Ducati XDiavel S
Jay Leno takes a ride on the 2016 Ducati XDiavel S and finds that the cycle straddles the line between a comfy cruiser and a nimble sportbike.
Watch a motorcycle racer nearly rub the wall at Macau's track
Watch motorcycle racer John McGuinness nearly scrape the wall around the claustrophobically tight Macau Grand Prix circuit.
2011 Hyundai Sonata being recalled for power steering failure
Hyundai is recalling the 2011 Sonata for potential power steering failure, but there aren't any reported accidents or injuries.
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