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After years of ambiguity, Audi finally ended the speculation in 2022, confirming the Audi R8 supercar would bow out after the 2023 model year with no direct successor in sight. Yet the story didn’t quite end there. Before production wound down in the spring of 2024, one last iteration of the V10-powered supercar slipped into the world, closing out the lineage with an unexpected final act. Abt XGT Front 3/4 ViewAbt That final version didn’t come from Audi, though. It came from Abt Sportsline, a German tuner with deep roots in Audi performance engineering. Known as the Abt XGT, it…

Google’s Android 17 update includes highlights like new floating “Bubble” app windows for easier multitasking, a Screen Reaction recording mode, and a 50/50 split gaming mode for foldable phones. Meanwhile, Wear OS 7 brings Live Updates and better battery life for smart watches, and it prepares connections for new Android XR smart glasses that will launch this fall.The update is rolling out to Pixel phones first, then other devices, with some features, like Gemini Intelligence, set to debut later this year.Follow along here for the latest updates.

Compact luxury SUVs have never been more popular. For many buyers, they offer the perfect blend of premium branding, elevated driving position, and everyday usability. The problem is that many manufacturers have become so focused on styling that practicality often takes a back seat. Swooping rooflines, aggressive bodywork, and coupe-inspired proportions may look great in a showroom, but they often compromise passenger space and cargo capacity. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB takes a different approach. The 2025 Mercedes GLB Is More Useful Than It First Appears A Compact Luxury SUV That Prioritizes Space Over Sleek Styling Front shot of 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. What makes a luxury car luxurious? Is it an elegant exterior, a lavish cabin, a fancy badge on the hood? All of the above? Genesis may still not be on most people’s radars when shopping for their first high-dollar acquisition after hittin’ it big, but as it turns out, the 2026 Genesis GV80 checks more “luxury” boxes than most of its European rivals. Sitting atop the Korean automaker’s lineup, the GV80 flagship offers one of the most…

But will it see the same success as the MacBook Neo? Dell Dell announced the return of the XPS 13 late last month and said broadly that it would be available in June. The low-cost laptop is now available on both virtual and brick-and-mortar store shelves. It retails starting at $599 for students and $699 for other customers. The Dell XPS 13 announcement came hot on the heels of Apple unveiling its first true budget laptop. The MacBook Neo is designed for education, targeting both teachers and students as its likely buyers and it impressed in…

If there’s a car brand that knows how to celebrate its history it’s Porsche and to mark 75 years since it arrived in the UK, the German marque has unveiled the new Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition.  That ‘51’ part of the name references the first Porsche 356 coupes that were displayed at the Earls Court Motor Show in 1951 – the manufacturer’s debut in Great Britain. It also signifies how many will be built, clearly taking its ‘limited series’ status seriously. Based on the focused GT3 version of the 992.2-generation 911, the Earls Court 51 Edition takes…

Here is something most Honda CR-V shoppers never find out until after they have already signed the paperwork: the price on the window sticker and the price the dealer actually paid for that CR-V are two very different numbers, and the gap between them belongs in your pocket, not the dealership’s. The Honda CR-V is the best-selling SUV in America in 2026, accounting for more than half of every SUV Honda sold in April of this year alone, and it crossed the 400,000 annual sales mark for the first time in Honda’s history in 2024 with 402,791 units…

BYD’s first flash charging station in the UK located in Uxbridge. Credit: BYD BYD becomes the fastest brand in UK automotive history to reach a 5% market share. BYD sold 26,396 NEVs in the UK in the first four months this year, up 124% year-on-year. BYD (HKEX: 1211) has delivered its 100,000th new energy vehicle (NEV) in the UK, marking another milestone in the Chinese carmaker’s expansion across Europe. BYD executive vice president He Zhiqi announced the milestone on Wednesday. He said BYD is the fastest brand in UK automotive history to reach a 5% market share. He also visited…

In some realms of car buying, price is no object. Would that apply to 5% of the 1% upper crust among us? If your personal fleet already includes a Ferrari, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Koenigsegg, McLaren, Pagani, Rimac, Rolls-Royce, or Bentley, then the trivial matter of sticker price really has no bearing. Base Trim Engine 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 plug-in hybrid Base Trim Transmission 8-speed dual-clutch automatic Base Trim Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Base Trim Horsepower 670 hp Base Trim Torque 686 lb-ft Infotainment & Features 9 /10 For the rest of us shlubs, scrimping and saving for years might get us a second-hand…

Mitsubishi’s Eclipse badge has tremendous recognition and history, which was a blessing for a long time, but for the last decade, it’s been more of a curse. Mitsubishi executives, desperate to sell bland crossovers and now thrifty (but great!) EVs, keep going back to the well in an attempt to cash in on the glory years of Mitsubishi — back when they were a top competitor and a respected name in the car industry. These days, though, with only one competitive product (the Outlander), and a future pipeline of products that mostly consists of rebadged products from others, Mitsubishi has…