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Looking back over the past 25 years, this millennium’s first quarter-century of automotive history has had several seismic shocks. Think back to the unveiling of the Bugatti Veyron or the Porsche Cayenne as pioneers in their vehicle categories. The Tesla Model S and hybrid hypercars, such as the Ferrari LaFerrari and Porsche 918, demonstrated the progress of electrification. There were also downsides, such as the Dieselgate scandal. Even before the arrival of the Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance, the M159 turbocharged four-cylinder engine was already the world’s most powerful production 2.0-liter engine. The addition of hybrid power has taken that…

International health comparisons help identify strengths and gaps across systems. While rankings evaluate health care delivery, patient outcomes, healthcare expenditures, mortality rates, and access to preventive care, no single metric defines the best healthcare systems. In the end, the best healthcare system depends on priorities. Some countries excel at cost control, others at access or innovation. What unites the top performers is universal access, strong primary care, and a commitment to quality medical care. We created this article in conjunction with AI technology, then made sure it was fact-checked and edited by a HowStuffWorks editor.

Call it inflation, but 2025 saw some of the craziest and rarest vehicles ever produced trade hands for record prices. To no surprise, ultra-rare Ferrari models litter our top ten list. However, the most expensive car deal of the year was not a Ferrari at all. Among these ten amazing vehicles, we have a price range of $11 million on the low end to an astonishing $59.7 million selling price for our number one spot. Curious to know which vehicles made the cut and why they are worth these eye-popping price points? Stick around as we break down each of…

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter sends the stories that really matter directly to you, every weekday. Just before the debut of the electric 2027 Volvo EX60 the Swedish automaker’s executives acknowledged the fact that some customers are not ready to buy an electric car, yet. For those customers Volvo’s working on providing the comfort of a gas-powered engine for backup and deems it as bridging technology. On Wednesday, in Stockholm, Sweden, Michael Fleiss, Volvo’s Chief Strategy and Product Officer, told The Drive the automaker is preparing to update its complete product line when…

January’s NEV penetration rate fell to 44.4%, with CPCA anticipating this will mark a cyclical low point. The CPCA projects China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales for January to total about 1.8 million units, a 0.36% year-on-year increase but a 20.4% decline from December. (A Dongfeng Nissan N7 displayed at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. Image credit: CnEVPost) China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales in January are estimated at about 800,000 units, contributing 44.4% to overall passenger vehicle retail sales, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said in a Thursday report. This represents a 7.52% year-on-year increase…

Anthropic has been working on ways to help people better understand their Apple Watch and Health data, and now that idea has officially moved from promise to practice. The company has begun rolling out a new beta feature that can connect Claude AI directly to your Apple Health, turning raw fitness and medical data into something you can actually talk about and understand. Claude can now securely connect to your health data.Four new integrations are now available in beta: Apple Health (iOS), Health Connect (Android), HealthEx, and Function Health. pic.twitter.com/tTCnxOGt7i— Claude (@claudeai) January 20, 2026 The new integration is part…

Volvo is about to drop “one of the world’s biggest OTA updates in history” for all its customers in post-2020 models fitted with Google-based infotainment. The huge, and free, update won’t just change the look of the interface, but will also introduce cutting-edge new features that are only just being rolled out to its newest all-electric models. Some 2.5 million vehicles worldwide will receive the upgrade, across all major markets.  Advertisement – Article continues belowThis big update will come in two parts, and the first will implement the same user interface (UI) as on the all-new EX90 and ES90 onto…

This Ferrari Tailor Made 12Cilindri was designed by South Korean artists. Four artists shaped the paint, interior, and details. It blends an 830-hp V12 with a Yoonseul iridescent finish. Ferrari is showcasing a one-off Tailor Made 12Cilindri that pushes the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship and personalization to its limit. Created through the exclusive Tailor Made program, the car was developed specifically for the South Korean market. And it looks lovely. The project is the result of a collaboration spanning three continents. Four South Korean artists contributed to the final design: Daehye Jeong, Hyunhee Kim, the duo GrayCode and Jiiiiin, and…

Automotive Mercedes-Benz is heading to the movies this winter, announcing a collaboration with Sony Pictures Animation’s upcoming theatrical release GOAT, set to hit theaters globally in February 2026. The film takes place in an all-animal world and follows Will, a young goat chasing a seemingly impossible dream of going pro in a high-intensity sport called roar ball, and Mercedes is leaning into that underdog energy with a simple message: “There is a place for those who dream.” For car people, the fun part is the on-screen garage. Mercedes says three vehicles will appear throughout the movie: the all-new…

Kia is cutting EV prices and rolling out new financing deals in response to similar moves from rivals, including Tesla. Kia cuts EV prices in Korea to fend off the competition With over 3.13 million vehicles sold globally in 2025, Kia is coming off its best sales year since it started selling cars over 80 years ago. While many global OEMs recently scaled back on major electric vehicle plans, Kia is doubling down with a series of low-cost, mass-market EVs. To stay competitive as new competitors emerge, Kia is cutting prices in nearly every market, offering generous financing rates, and…