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fromFortune
2 days ago

A bizarre insurance scam was exposed as 'clearly a human in a bear suit' damaging luxury cars | Fortune

Three individuals in California staged insurance fraud using a bear costume to claim damages on luxury cars, seeking nearly $142,000 in payouts.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This car company just patented a toilet under your seat

A Chinese automaker has patented a compact in-car toilet designed for long journeys and camping, featuring a slide-out mechanism and advanced waste management system.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

Ford's Skunkworks EV Tech Will Make It Into Hybrids Too

Ford's skunkworks EV team will enhance hybrid models, aiming for 90% of global nameplates to offer electrified powertrains by decade's end.
Cars
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Rolls-Royce launches new two-seater electric car

Rolls-Royce has introduced Project Nightingale, a limited edition electric convertible, with only 100 units to be hand-built and delivered by 2028.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 week ago

2026 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 Review: The Interior Finally Matches the Supercar - Yanko Design

The 2026 Stingray is the first version of this car where the design language inside matches the sculptural ambition of the body. Everything before this was a supercar exterior with a parts-bin cockpit. That tension is finally resolved.
Cars
#automotive-design
UX design
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel

Designing a functional and beautiful steering wheel is one of the most challenging tasks in automotive design.
UX design
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The Deceptively Tricky Art of Designing a Steering Wheel

Designing a functional and beautiful steering wheel is one of the most challenging tasks in automotive design.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Tesla's troublesome Auto Wipers get a major upgrade

Tesla has deployed an over-the-air update to improve the Auto Wipers feature across its fleet, addressing long-standing complaints from drivers.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

New certified Ultrafabrics collections target durability and compliance in passenger transport interiors - Sustainable Bus

Ultrafabrics launches new certified collections for passenger transport, combining durability, aesthetics, and sustainability in high-performance upholstery fabrics.
fromRobb Report
3 weeks ago

This New N.Y.C. Car Show Celebrates Modern Classics to Attract a New Generation of Collectors

"I started Wheels of NYC as an Instagram page of parked cars in the city. No events, only photos."
NYC food
fromFortune
1 week ago

Average price of new cars nears $50,000 as automakers focus on big pickups and SUVs while cheaper sedans get phased out | Fortune

Consumer prices rose 3.3% in March, the biggest yearly increase since May 2024, while new car prices were up 12.6% from a year ago, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Cars
Fashion & style
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Private jet interior designer reveals the materials she avoids using

Aurora Saboir designs bespoke interiors for private jets, catering to high-end clients with unique customization needs.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 month ago

9 useful car gadgets I'd pay full price for (but some are on sale now)

Spring sales events offer ideal opportunities to purchase practical car gadgets and accessories for upcoming road trips and seasonal driving needs.
#electric-vehicles
fromInsideHook
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Can the Right Tires Make Your EV More Energy Efficient?

Michelin's new tires aim to enhance electric vehicle range and sustainability through innovative design and materials.
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago
Cars

The Mercedes VLE Fixed The Biggest Problem With 'Luxury' Vans

Mercedes' new VLE electric van uses an electric-first platform with air suspension and rear-wheel steering to deliver luxury car refinement rather than traditional van unpleasantness.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The Mercedes VLE Fixed The Biggest Problem With 'Luxury' Vans

Mercedes' new VLE electric van uses an electric-first platform with air suspension and rear-wheel steering to deliver luxury car refinement rather than traditional van unpleasantness.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

This 33-Year-Old Makes $200K a Month Negotiating Car Prices for People. Some Salespeople 'Hate Him.'

For $1,000, Tomi Mikula will do something most people dread: negotiate with a car dealer. The 33-year-old spent more than a decade selling cars and auto financing at dealerships before starting his own business doing the opposite. Now he uses dealer speak and an encyclopedic knowledge of inventory to talk down sticker prices for buyers.
Toronto startup
Fashion & style
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

5 Exceptional Grooming Products Worth the Splurge

Premium-priced grooming products justify their cost through superior formulations, effectiveness, and quality that deliver measurable results in appearance and skin health.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

AI Is Taking Over Retail - But That's Why Luxury Can't Roll Over

AI integration in retail is shifting purchase decisions to the moment of discovery, requiring brands to communicate value instantly while maintaining human judgment in luxury experiences.
Cars
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How GM is shaping the future of car design, one Corvette at a time

The Corvette CX is a groundbreaking all-electric hypercar showcasing advanced engineering and design, emphasizing the evolving role of concept cars in the automotive industry.
Cars
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

The Corvette E-Ray is dead, long live the Grand Sport X

Chevy's new LS6 engine features a 13:1 compression ratio, the highest for a small-block, enabled by advanced cooling and optimized direct injection.
fromThedrum
1 month ago
Deliverability

Marketing is the car, marketing automation is the engine.

Marketing automation aligns sales and marketing, improves productivity, and optimizes customer journeys through strategic content delivery and personalization rather than mass email blasting.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Maybach Is Making An Ultra-Luxury Minivan. Here's Our First Glimpse

Mercedes-Maybach VLS will be a luxurious grand limousine focused on enhancing the rear-seat experience for passengers.
Web design
fromSearch Engine Roundtable
1 month ago

Google Merchant Center Adds Build to Order Attribute For Vehicle Listings

Google Merchant Center introduced a 'Build to order' availability attribute for vehicle ads, allowing dealers to list customizable vehicles that can be ordered directly despite not being in immediate inventory.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

This backup camera cleaner hides behind your license plate

Lens Lizard is an aftermarket kit that mounts behind license plates to remotely clean backup cameras with a refillable fluid reservoir and Bluetooth remote.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

PHOTOS: Your car has a lot to say about who you are

Vehicles reveal human identity, cultural expression, social inequality and evolving mobility through inventive, localized adaptations and uses across diverse global contexts.
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The Ford Mustang Mach-E Can Now Precondition Its Battery Via CarPlay

The electric crossover's battery can be preconditioned for fast charging when using Apple Maps on CarPlay, allowing drivers to stick to Apple's interface for the entire trip.
Cars
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

The 'Porsche Barn,' Explained for the Rest of Us

The project was originally intended to be much less, simply a garage for the owners' current beloved collection of five Porsches-two convertibles, a coupe, an SUV, and an electric sedan. But as they started talking, says lead architect Carl Baker, the mission crept to include "the ability to indulge all of their hobbies."
Renovation
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Bentley Abandons Its Ambitious EV Plans

Bentley abandoned four of five planned electric vehicles, retaining only an electric SUV launching in 2027, and pivoting toward hybridization to prioritize profitability.
E-Commerce
fromInverse
2 months ago

60 Bougie Things That Both Look Awesome & Are So Damn Useful

Affordable, artful home and fashion items combine luxury aesthetics with practical, everyday functionality.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

A station wagon is entering one of the hardest 24-hour races in the world

BMW M Motorsport will race an M3 Touring station wagon in the 24-hour Nürburgring race, entering it in the SPX exhibition class with four drivers including American factory racers.
Marketing
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Psy-ops built car culture

Advertising transformed automobiles into personal status symbols, driving consumption, shaping land use, infrastructure funding, and urban policy.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

7 Custom Kitchen Features That Are Worth The Money When Remodeling - Tasting Table

Unless you're opting for a purely second-hand mismatched design, renovating a kitchen can be a costly affair. From figuring out the layout plan to choosing cabinets, counters, hardware, and additional features, it adds up quickly. Of course, certain features are more valuable than others when it comes to how you use your kitchen on a daily basis. And if it's the busiest room in your home, you'll want to pay attention to the components that could benefit from a touch of luxury.
Renovation
fromBustle
2 months ago

55 Bougie Things For Your Home That Are Actually So Useful & Genius

You know what's better than a bougie home find? A bougie home find that's actually useful. And this list is brimming with tons of posh-meets-practical things. Think luxe linens, custom-look lighting, pro-level organization options, and tons of stuff that will make you feel like you're living the high life every single day. We're especially wowed by the genius design features found here, and you will be, too.
Gadgets
fromBustle
2 months ago

55 Bougie Things That Are Actually So Useful & Genius

When it comes to your wardrobe, it can be easy to define "bougie" as a piece of clothing that looks or feels expensive - and while the items on this list check those boxes, they're also so clever, you'll wonder how you ever did without them. Scroll on to shop for chic loungewear with extra functional features; trendy and practical fits for both day and night; and accessories that solve all sorts of fashion-related dilemmas.
Fashion & style
fromThe Berkshire Eagle
2 months ago

Max Graphics Expands Business Vehicle Wraps Services to Support Growing Commercial Fleet Advertising Demand

Max Graphics, an Atlanta-based vehicle graphics and wrap installation company, has expanded its commercial vehicle wrap services to meet increasing demand from businesses seeking mobile advertising solutions. The expansion includes enhanced design capabilities and streamlined installation processes for fleet vehicles, commercial trucks, and business automobiles throughout the Atlanta metro area. The company's expanded services address the growing trend of businesses utilizing vehicle wraps as a cost-effective marketing strategy.
Marketing
Fashion & style
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Dazzle Dry Gives Me The Longest-Lasting Manicure Ever

Dazzle Dry provides a fast, durable, salon-quality at-home manicure that lasts at least two weeks and suits busy lifestyles.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This $99 Water Jet Remotely Cleans Your Car's Backup Camera Without You Leaving Your Seat - Yanko Design

Reverse driving accounts for just 1% of all driving time, yet it's responsible for roughly 25% of all accidents. A dirty backup camera in winter, mud season, or on dusty country roads is not a hypothetical inconvenience but a genuine safety liability, one that most drivers have resigned themselves to either living with or solving by stepping out of the car every time.
Cars
fromBustle
2 months ago

55 Cheap, Bougie Things That Make You Look Way Better

Looking more put-together doesn't always come down to big purchases or dramatic changes. More often, it's the small upgrades that quietly do the heavy lifting - a better beauty tool, an impactful accessory, or one product that makes everything else work harder. This list is full of affordable finds that look and feel a little bougie, even though they're surprisingly cheap. Each one earns its spot by making you look more polished, more pulled together, or just slightly more expensive than you actually are.
Fashion & style
fromThe Autopian
1 month ago

This $30 Tool Has Kept My Car Batteries Alive No Matter How Long I've Let Them Sit Outside - The Autopian

One of the weird quirks of working from home and owning a lot of cars is that I might go a month or a few between driving a specific vehicle. This is especially true in the winter, when I just won't drive my favorite cars at all to keep them out of the road salt. Many of my vehicles don't have the privilege of sipping from a battery tender. Yet, when I'm ready, the cars fire up when it's time to drive.
Cars
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

A glimpse into tuner culture: Fast and Furious exhibit at the Petersen

The Petersen Automotive Museum exhibits 23 cars from the Fast and Furious franchise, celebrating 25 years since the original film's release, showcasing vehicles that became as iconic as the human stars.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Ford vs Winnebago: How Two American Vehicle Makers Are Navigating a Tough Road Ahead

Ford's $11.10 billion Q4 loss masks a strengthening core business, while Winnebago achieves profitability growth through operational discipline and premium product positioning.
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

This Ready-Made EV Chassis Could Be The Perfect Fit For A Classic Truck

Vintage cars, especially pickups and SUVs, are usually made from two parts: a standalone chassis and a body that bolts on top of the chassis. So why not swap the original underpinnings with something more modern, while retaining the classic look of the original bodywork? That's exactly what the United Kingdom's Electric Classic Cars thought of doing, and it might just supercharge the EV conversion world.
Cars
Cars
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

8 car choices that actually signal serious wealth even though they don't look expensive - Silicon Canals

Many genuinely wealthy people choose understated, practical vehicles that preserve value and avoid flashy new cars.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

From Frustration to Respect: What Car Dealerships Actually Get Right

For years, car dealerships had a terrible reputation. Pushy sales tactics, confusing pricing, and long hours spent negotiating made the entire experience feel more like a battle than a purchase. Like many buyers, I assumed that avoiding dealerships altogether was the smartest way to buy a car, especially as online platforms and direct-to-consumer models gained popularity. Over time, however, my perspective began to shift.
Cars
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

America's Most Expensive Car Brand

U.S. average transaction price for light vehicles rose to $51,288 in January, reflecting high vehicle costs and reduced automaker incentives.
Cars
fromElite Traveler
2 months ago

Why Porsche 911 Restomods Are Every Collector's Dream

Porsche 911 restomods fuse classic air-cooled design and raw driving feel with modern engineering and increased performance, often using 964 models as a base.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

VinFast's New Ultra-Luxury Models Look Great

VinFast splits operations into three brands: VinFast VF for mainstream consumers, Green for fleet customers, and Lac Hong as a new luxury line with the 800 S and 900 S models launching in 2027.
Cars
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

modified car made of baked carbon fiber drives with triangular tailpipes and 'scoop' on roof

Mansory's Carbonado X is a Lamborghini-based, baked carbon fiber-bodied, heavily modified supercar with aerodynamic enhancements, 930 hp V12, and unique triangular triple tailpipes.
Cars
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Think You Know the G-Wagen? Think Again.

Arcade Cars restores and reimagines classic Mercedes-Benz G-Wagens with thoughtful restomods, including electric conversions, rejecting typical LS V8 swaps.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Xiaomi Is China's First Automaker With A Bespoke Gran Turismo Car

Xiaomi unveiled the Vision GT, China's first exclusive Gran Turismo 7 concept car, as part of its global automotive expansion strategy targeting younger consumers.
Cars
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

America, it's time to think beyond leather for luxury car seats

Many European luxury models offer textile interiors and advanced features that are often unavailable to US buyers due to regulatory and market choices.
Cars
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

8 Best Car Museums in the U.S. With Vintage Vehicles and Fascinating Exhibits

The United States hosts numerous automobile museums showcasing the industry's evolution from the 1890s through innovative design, technology, and adaptation to consumer needs.
Cars
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Tickets Alert: London Concours luxury car exhibition

The London Concours returns to the Honourable Artillery Company in London, 9–11 June 2026, displaying about 80 of the world’s most expensive cars.
#classic-cars
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Why Lamborghini Canceling Its EV Actually Makes Sense

Lamborghini cancelled its electric Lanzador supercar project due to near-zero market demand, as high-performance car buyers prioritize engine viscerality and prestige over environmental benefits.
Cars
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The classic car features Gen Z are baffled by - do you remember them?

Most Gen Z cannot identify many retro car features; the choke, T-bar, manual aerial, ashtray and cigarette lighter cause the most confusion.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

Meet The SP40 Restomod Speedster: The Minimalist Carbon Hot Rod Redefining Retro Car Design - Yanko Design

The best custom builds do not just remix old ideas. They ask what those ideas would look like if they were born today, with access to current tools, materials, and manufacturing processes. The SP40 Restomod Speedster is that question answered in carbon and billet. It takes the stance and spirit of a 1930s streamliner, that long, low, purposeful shape built for speed rather than comfort, and reimagines it through the lens of modern coachbuilding.
Cars
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fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

This Stealth Fighter-Inspired Buggy Makes Modern Supercars Look Too Polite - Yanko Design

Wedge-inspired dune buggy fuses 1970s–80s angular supercar styling with exposed suspension, bronze wheels, and uncompromising track-focused, non-street-legal design.
Cars
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I Always Dreamed of Having a Hummer, but These 7 Huge Cars Are Way Better

Modern oversized vehicles surpass the Hummer in comfort, technology, efficiency, practicality, and comparable off-road capability.
Cars
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

wind-sculpted hypercar by xiaomi embeds cutouts to let air pass through the teardrop body

Xiaomi's Vision Gran Turismo hypercar integrates aerodynamic design through wind-sculpted surfaces and air ducts that eliminate the need for traditional wings while achieving both low drag and downforce.
#lamborghini
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

The 9,000-pound monster I don't want to give back | TechCrunch

The electric Escalade IQL is an enormous, 9,000-pound electric luxury SUV with striking design but impractical size for everyday driving and parking.
Cars
fromEngadget
1 month ago

2027 Audi RS5 first drive: Big thrills with a big battery

Audi's new RS5 plug-in hybrid combines a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine with two electric motors, producing 630 horsepower and representing Audi's strategy of offering multiple propulsion options amid uncertain EV market conditions.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Polestar's High-Performance EVs Are Coming For BMW And Mercedes

Polestar will shift toward sportier, performance-focused electric vehicles, developing improved driving dynamics and dedicated high-performance variants under its BST performance label.
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