The best kept secret in the Honda range

In a modern automotive landscape dominated by high horsepower, dual-clutch transmissions and ever-increasing price tags, the Honda Civic Si quietly continues to do what it has always done best: deliver pure driving pleasure without demanding supercar money or compromises for the daily driver. While the Civic Type R understandably steals the headlines with its aggressive […]

The best new defenders on sale right now

Experience the revival of an off-road legend. The Land Rover Defender, now the Defender brand, has one of the richest histories and most respected legacies in the world of off-road driving. With a reputation for off-road capability and reliability for virtually any adventure, Defenders today continue the pedigree built by the beloved classic. Today, there […]

This retro-inspired Audi Design Study from the 80s is actually an RS3

At some point it seems like most automakers have lost the plot when it comes to design. Audi is a brand known for more clinical and technical shapes (barring the increasingly large grill sizes), also followed this path. But it seems like a design renaissance is currently underway at the German brand, the first signs […]

From the archives: Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Drive from 1984

From the December 1983 issue of Car and driver. The new Mercedes-Benz 500SEL and 500SEC replace the 380SEL (long wheelbase sedan) and 380SEC (coupé). Adding to the line of S-class cars is a 380SE: shorter than the SEL and slightly less expansive in its range of comforts, this sedan could, ironically, be considered something of […]

The Honda Accord Sedan is an even better value for 2026, and it still starts under $30,000

Honda is updating the 2026 Accord with additional features for the non-hybrid trim levels. The LX and SE trims now have a larger touchscreen and improved smartphone connectivity. The hybrid Sport and Sport-L models get additional black trim and black badging. Honda only offers the non-hybrid version of its midsize Accord sedan in the lowest […]

The simple roadster that proves that you don’t need any driving aids

Complexity is the name of the game these days. And that also applies to motorcycles. After all, modern bicycles these days are nothing less than a tech festival. A simple example is a six-axis IMU on a sports bike. The electronic safety net won’t protect a rider from true stupidity, but it will certainly allow […]

The canceled American supercar that predicted Hypercar technology twenty years in advance

The year is 2004. People were still using MySpace. YouTube lasted another year. The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its fifth generation. And Chrysler unveiled a very un-Chrysler car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan in 2004. That’s right. The brand that still made the much-maligned PT Cruiser decided to roll […]

2026 C28 Nissan Serena facelift debuts – 2.0 liter petrol, 1.4 liter e-Power hybrid powertrains, from RM73k in Japan – paultan.org

The Nissan Serena facelift has made its debut for the Japanese market, four years after the C28 generation people-mover appeared. The pre-facelift C28 was previewed in Malaysia earlier this month, ahead of its launch in the Malaysian market, scheduled for the first quarter of next year. The revised MPV differs from the previous iteration with […]

Gordon Murray Automotive secures $120 million investment from Halo Cars Group

Gordon Murray Automotive has announced a $120 million strategic investment from Halo Cars Group. The funding follows a notable moment for the British brand at an RM Sotheby’s auction last month, where a Gordon Murray Special Vehicles S1 LM sold in Las Vegas for $20.63 million, setting a record for the highest non-charity price ever […]