Geoge Smith 
Photo: Hennessey Even if you have your (very valid!) concerns about sending John Hennessey your money, there’s no denying that the Venom F5 Revolution has plenty of power. With a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged V8, it makes more than 1,800 horsepower and can allegedly top 300 mph. It’s also now officially the quickest production car to ever … Read more
Looking at the line-item breakdown of what it actually costs to buy a car can sometimes be stressful. Cars are already expensive, and then there are hundreds of dollars in individual fees tacked on. Let’s cover one that seems suspiciously simple: the destination charge. So, first of all, what is a destination charge? This is … Read more
Photo: Anna Moneymaker / Staff (Getty Images) The year is only really getting started and it’s already not been the best for Boeing. Ever since the door plug blew out mid-flight, it’s been facing accusations that its safety culture is a mess, and subsequent issues have only made things worse. So it comes as no … Read more
The Volvo C40 is the chopped-roof “coupe” version of the Volvo XC40, albeit without the internal combustion powertrain options. It’s Recharge or nothing. As an electric vehicle, the C40 (or EC40 as it’s apparently being renamed) is quite agreeable, with ample range and performance, plus a refined driving experience indicative of a Volvo that is … Read more
The crash occurred in the fifth stage of the Esztergom-Nyerges Rally in Hungary. Photo: FERENC ISZA/AFP (Getty Images) Four spectators were killed at a rally in Hungary this weekend after one of the cars crashed into a crowd. A Škoda Fabia rally car reportedly lost traction during the Esztergom-Nyerges Rally in Hungary, plowing into a … Read more
Toyota took a concept called the IMV 0 to the 2023 Japan Mobility Show, a small, chassis-cab pickup designed to lure buyers in emerging markets by being rugged, versatile, and inexpensive. A production version entered the Thai market a month after the show with the name Hilux Champ, at a price equal to about $13,000 … Read more
According to popular legend, today’s Nice Price or No Dice CrossCabriolet is a model that former Nissan head and present international crime figure Carlos Ghosn commissioned at his wife’s behest. Let’s see if its price and issues bring even further intrigue. Nissan Finally Turns a Profit As scruffy as it appeared, last Friday’s 1992 Mazda … Read more
Nissan Motor said on Monday it would launch 30 new models by the financial year ending in March 2027 and aim to raise its global sales by 1 million vehicles while cutting costs to improve profitability. Announcing an update to its medium-term business plan, Japan’s third-largest automaker by sales said it would target an operating … Read more
After enduring delays in car deliveries due to production shortages and rapid growth during the Covid period, customers are now poised to benefit from a resurgence in the automotive market. The new financial year is expected to bring forth attractive discounts and offers, marking a shift from the era of frequent price hikes. Industry experts … Read more
Boosted by strong electric vehicle sales, Chinese car makers will be in the spotlight at the Bangkok International Motor Show this week, underscoring the growing challenge to Japanese auto giants that have long dominated Thailand’s vehicle market. Chinese automakers such as Geely’s Zeekr and state-owned Xpeng Motors are slated to unveil their latest EVs to … Read more
