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MobED, short for Mobile Eccentric Droid, is an autonomous mobility platform developed by Hyundai Motor Group. Designed as a low, flat robotic “skateboard,” MobED serves as a universal base for delivery robots, logistics platforms, research equipment, and service applications. Each of MobED’s four wheels is independently actuated and features Hyundai’s Drive-and-Lift technology, allowing the platform to raise, lower, and tilt at each corner. This eccentric posture co

A newly released study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety claims autonomous vehicles are better drivers than humans. Can it be true?The IIHS study relies on data from Waymo that shows that in the four markets where their driverless Jaguars are providing rides, it gets in 68% fewer accidents than humans. Waymo operates in the Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Austin, Texas.However, there are a few things to think about, starting with the sample size of the data: 50 million mi

Lancia poured time and money into development, but fewer than 20,000 sold in eight years - we look backLancia ThesisCompared with the Thesis, few cars from Lancia had so much time and money invested in them.
A a car of slightly mysterious allure but plenty of technology, it was developed on its own bespoke chassis and the same sort of suspension used in the Maserati Spyder, Granturismo and Quattroporte. It even had radar-guided cruise control - the fi

Need some inflatable seats for your car or a felt safety cap to protect your bonce? There was a time when you could buy such things…Motorists take safety, comfort and reliability for granted nowadays.The modern car is an incredibly complicated piece of machinery, but it wasn't always like that. Decades ago we were expected to spend our cash on an array of accessories to make our lives easier and more comfortable – although how useful many of these products were is debatable.
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When we visited All American Classics of Vancouver, Washington, a few years ago, the yard had just downsized.
We were told that this was a necessary move in order to cope with ever-increasing property taxes. It made the tough decision to sell off half its land, crushing 1200 classic cars in the process.
However, the yard owner put a huge amount of thought into what to lose, and what it’s left with is more than 1000 extremely desirable vehicles from the 1930s to the 2000s. We hope you enjoy

The world’s finest junkyard? Gems from L&L Classic Auto in Wendell, IdahoL&L Classic Auto of Wendell, Idaho, is surely one of the world’s greatest salvage yards, and definitely one of the US’s biggest vintage car specialists.
The yard was founded in 1968, and has more than 8000 parts vehicles spread over its sprawling 120-acre site, ranging in age from the 1920s to the 1990s. Additionally there are more than 400 project cars for sale, and several warehouses packed full

A lot changed at American Motors from 1962 to 1968, and one way to unravel that history is to follow the lineage of this 1968 Rebel SST convertible. Plus, it's a lot of fun to drive on a beautiful fall day ....   *Last as in the last AMC-branded convertible built in the factory. We acknowledge the AMC Eagle and Concord convertibles done by Griffith in the early 80s, as well as the Renault Alliance convertible, but neither of those meet the same criteria as the Rebel.
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After a grueling recommissioning effort, Reece Morden's Rover SD1 Vitesse is finally running perfectlyTo Reece Morden, born in the 2000s, his 1987 Rover SD1 Vitesse is a genuine classic he's unlikely ever to part with.
"I love the car and its 1980s styling and, in particular, the powered aerial... I have no plans to sell it," he says.
He admits he hasn't driven many old cars but is impressed by how modern the Vitesse feels. "There's no dual-mass flywheel so it can be a bit juddery from low speed

After a grueling recommissioning effort, Reece Morden's Rover SD1 Vitesse is finally running perfectlyTo Reece Morden, born in the 2000s, his 1987 Rover SD1 Vitesse is a genuine classic he's unlikely ever to part with.
"I love the car and its 1980s styling and, in particular, the powered aerial... I have no plans to sell it," he says.
He admits he hasn't driven many old cars but is impressed by how modern the Vitesse feels. "There's no dual-mass flywheel so it can be a bit juddery from low speed

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 565,691 Ford Broncos after determining a faulty wiring harness could start a fire in the vehicles’ engine compartment. At least 15 instances of fires have been reported to the automaker.According to  a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the automaker’s Critical Concern Group opened an investigation into the problem June 18, to review “fire events” associated with the SUVs “to combine existing investigato

We take a look at the cars whose looks wrote cheques their engines couldn’t always cash
Sharp styling, large spoilers and sculpted air dams will occasionally trick us into thinking a meatier engine lies underneath.
Looks can be deceiving and don't always mean great acceleration or top speed. Here are some cars that we think look more meteoric than they are:Toyota Celica
With its low-slung stance, small bonnet scoop and carved lines, the Celica started off in life with just 143bhp from its

We visit Auto Salvage to find out if there really is gold in those hillsAuburn, Georgia is home to Collins Auto Salvage, a yard with close to 1000 cars.
At this yard the cars are strewn all over the place instead of being stacked-up neatly on racking, as is the norm these days. In other words, it’s exactly the kind of place we love to explore…
A few years ago we spent a wet November morning digging around in the undergrowth, uncovering this wonderful collections of unloved classics.

It’s time these great cars received the recognition they deserveNot all great cars get the recognition they deserve.Some genuinely brilliant cars seem to slip under the radar. We’ve pulled together a list of some of the most underrated cars of the past 60 years to give them the pat on the back they truly deserve. Which cars would you add to our list of 40?Citroën GS
Many column inches and screen time have been devoted to the Traction Avant, 2CV and DS, but less is said about the

VW Group's five 'core' brands each sell a Golf - but firm wants to remove complexity
Company will remove derivatives and cut equipment options by 75% as it gives each brand a clearer line-upThe Volkswagen Group aims to improve the quality and profitability of its cars by cutting up to half the models it sells, as part of a strategy to dramatically reduce costs and complexity.
The firm posted a dramatic drop in profits in the first half of 2026, returning a margin of just 3.8%, which it says

VW Group's five 'core' brands each sell a Golf - but firm wants to remove complexity
Company will remove derivatives and cut equipment options by 75% as it gives each brand a clearer line-upThe Volkswagen Group aims to improve the quality and profitability of its cars by cutting up to half the models it sells, as part of a strategy to dramatically reduce costs and complexity.
The firm posted a dramatic drop in profits in the first half of 2026, returning a margin of just 3.8%, which it says

New Modena V6 version adds GT appeal to an overlooked sports SUV, but is it worth £10k more than a BMW X3 M50?Maserati bosses talk a good game about a stellar future. Sales figures and sell-off rumours be damned: the outlook has never looked brighter for the Italian brand, they suggest, with its positioning as Stellantis’s only true luxury brand and the scope for cost-efficient platform- and part-sharing within that group, such that its current lacklustre commercial performance

Stylish drop-top comes in for a nip and tuck – and leaves with one of the best-sounding engines in the gameUnfortunate slogan choice in the artsy video that Maserati showed journalists at the launch event for its facelifted 2026 line-up: “In a world that mistakes volume for presence, we have never raised our voice.”You get the point: it’s about the Italian brand being subtle, refined and considered while rivals bicker over power figures, battery capacities and Nurb&

Stylish drop-top comes in for a nip and tuck – and leaves with one of the best-sounding engines in the gameUnfortunate slogan choice in the artsy video that Maserati showed journalists at the launch event for its facelifted 2026 line-up: “In a world that mistakes volume for presence, we have never raised our voice.”You get the point: it’s about the Italian brand being subtle, refined and considered while rivals bicker over power figures, battery capacities and Nurb&

New Modena V6 version adds GT appeal to an overlooked sports SUV, but is it worth £10k more than a BMW X3 M50?Maserati bosses talk a good game about a stellar future. Sales figures and sell-off rumours be damned: the outlook has never looked brighter for the Italian brand, they suggest, with its positioning as Stellantis’s only true luxury brand and the scope for cost-efficient platform- and part-sharing within that group, such that its current lacklustre commercial performance

Which models strike the best balance of driver appeal, everyday practicality and low benefit-in-kind tax bills?One of the best perks of any job is a company car, and choosing a new one is not only an exciting prospect but also a good way of saving you money. 
Over the past few years, the company car landscape has undergone significant change, with strict emissions regulations and tax bandings pushing buyers away from petrol and diesel cars. 
In their place, electric and plug-in hy

Which models strike the best balance of driver appeal, everyday practicality and low benefit-in-kind tax bills?One of the best perks of any job is a company car, and choosing a new one is not only an exciting prospect but also a good way of saving you money. 
Over the past few years, the company car landscape has undergone significant change, with strict emissions regulations and tax bandings pushing buyers away from petrol and diesel cars. 
In their place, electric and plug-in hy

New electric version of super-saloon prioritises driver engagement rather than more power, says M division bossBMW is producing its “own natural enemy” in the electric M3, according to M division boss Frank van Meel, who claims buyers of the next-generation M3 will be lured away from the petrol variant by the EV’s superior dynamics. 
The M3 EV was previewed by last month’s unveiling of the M Concept Neue Klasse. This represents a total transf

New electric version of super-saloon prioritises driver engagement rather than more power, says M division bossBMW is producing its “own natural enemy” in the electric M3, according to M division boss Frank van Meel, as buyers of the next-generation M3 will be lured away from the petrol variant by the EV’s superior dynamics. 
The M3 EV was previewed by last month’s unveiling of the M Concept Neue Klasse. This represents a total transformation