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The next generation of convertibles from Rolls-Royce could open up a whole new world of customization, one that was previously only available to buyers of cars with fixed roofs. CarBuzz has just found a patent from Rolls’ parent company BMW for a new way to give soft-tops a real headliner. One that can be made specific to a car with minimal cost. Could this be the start of Starlight opening to starlight? Convertible Tops Aren’t Exactly Aesthetically Pleasing BMW M4 ConvertibleBMW Look up while sitting in a convertible, and chances are you’re going to see one of the most poorly-finished…

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is an icon. It wasn’t the first hot hatch, but it was the car that really put that segment on the map and popularized the term. It’s a handsome, sporty compact with a long history behind it. But that doesn’t mean it’s the best hot hatch on the market today. If you’ll hear us out, we’d actually like to make an argument for the Mazda3 Turbo as the better deal in this price range. Here’s why. The Mazda3 Turbo Wins In The Mid-$30,000 Range 2025 Mazda 3 2.5 Premium Plus Turbo front 3/4 angle in gray…

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on GTA VI and the state of the video game industry, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here.Four years ago, fans got a long-awaited look at Grand Theft Auto VI with a huge cache of videos that showed off Rockstar’s latest open-world epic. There were 90 videos in total, providing a glimpse at the next-generation take on Vice City, introducing the game’s new dual protagonists, and generally showing off the…

The VESA dimensions tell you where the mounting holes line up, but you still need to check the mount’s weight limit and hardware. Slexp880/Getty Images Thankfully, VESA 400 × 400 isn’t another TV resolution you need to learn. VESA stands for Video Electronics Standards Association, and in TV-mount shopping, a VESA size or VESA pattern describes the spacing between the mounting holes on the back of a TV or display. A VESA mount isn’t one particular style of bracket; it simply supports one or more of those standardized patterns. What does a VESA size such as…

Touring motorcycles exist to eat miles in comfort, but finding one that does so without draining your wallet is a rarer proposition. Most riders assume that serious long-distance range means a premium European or American machine — and a premium price tag to match. Dig into the numbers, though, and a quietly impressive Japanese underdog rises to the top of the range charts, and it does so for a fraction of the cost of its rivals. That underdog is the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT — a classic-vibing V-twin tourer that delivers an outstanding 290-plus miles of riding range, making…

If you think about it from a modern perspective, a 3.2-liter engine pumping out 360 horsepower isn’t really all that impressive. Just look at powerplants like Mercedes-AMG’s M139l, which produces 469 ponies with just a turbocharger and hand-built engineering. However, back in 2003, squeezing 360 hp from a naturally aspirated inline-six was no small feat, especially considering the quickly tightening emission standards of the day. Regardless, BMW managed to achieve it. The motor, coined the S54B32HP, was a specially honed version of the S54 that was built specifically for use by the limited-production E46 M3 CSL. The engine itself was…

Seemingly non-stop sunshine is set to make this August Bank Holiday the busiest on the roads in more than a decade, with experts predicting delays of more than an hour on major roads. According to the RAC and transport analytics firm INRIX more than 20 million getaway trips are expected to take place, while roadside assistance firm, Green Flag, estimates the number could even be as high as 25 million. Damon Jowett, Green Flag’s head of customer roadside services, said: “The August Bank Holiday is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, with millions of drivers expected to…

A budget of around $45,000 doesn’t get you a huge amount when it comes to high-end performance in 2026, at least if you’re after a brand-new vehicle. Your best bet is a hot hatch like the Honda Civic Type R or Toyota GR Corolla for bang for buck, or possibly the new Honda Prelude if you fancy something a little different. If it’s style you’re after though, the used market is the key to some much cooler machinery. Thanks to depreciation, an Aston Martin V8 Vantage, one of the most stylish sports cars on planet Earth, can be picked up…

Imagine you visit a dumpling shop to indulge in a plate of piping-hot savory goodness. And as you queue up, you are given access to compute tokens for AI interactions and to an agentic system that recommends delicacies and helps visitors explore the menu in an interactive fashion. That’s exactly what a viral dumpling shop in China’s national capital is serving.  The unexpected pairing of AI agents with dumplings is not surprising, at least for the Chinese market.   It’s not just the corporate race, where companies are offering frontier AI models at a fraction of the cost compared to American…

Earlier this year, Hyundai revealed the smallest member of its Ioniq electric car family, the Ioniq 3. The little hatchback features Veloster-like looks, a funky interior, and the promise of a small price to go with its relatively small size. Now, Hyundai has revealed just how small that price is, and it’s sure to make it a compelling EV option over in Europe. If it were offered in America, it would also probably be an impressive deal, assuming tariffs or other obstacles didn’t drive the cost up. Hyundai Ioniq 3 from the front three-quarter angleHyundai It Costs Thousands Less Than…