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Vietnam War-era helicopter could remain in service until the 2050s

The A/MH-6 Little Bird helicopter, crucial for decades to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) operations, will not be retired as previously planned due to the cancellation of the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program by the Army in February this year.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan revamp brings fresh look and new options

Revised styling, new infotainment and a raft of extra options for Goodwood's V12 SUV

30 times Ford engines were used by other car makers

Citroën Surprises by Launching a Peculiar Van for a Specific Purpose

The Citroën is selling a rather peculiar van called the Relay Back to Back, a 'two-headed' vehicle, which might even seem like a Photoshop montage, but is real and serves a specific purpose.

Acura ZDX's EPA Rating Reveals 2.6-2.7 Miles/kWh Energy Consumption

The A-Spec versions have over 300 miles of EPA range, the Type S is under 300 miles.

Engine woes strike Honda IndyCar entries of Armstrong, Rahal

The opening practice of this weekend’s Indy Grand Prix featured an oddity as two new Honda engines encountered issues that derailed the session for Marcus Armstrong and Graham Rahal.

‘Tom Hardy had to be coaxed from his trailer’: George Miller on the feud that nearly broke the Mad Max saga

“Hold out your thumb at arm’s length,” says George Miller, while sitting at his desk and doing exactly that. “Now turn it sideways and bring it level with your gaze. What do you notice about your thumbnail? And without allowing your focus to wander, what do you notice about everything else?” The 79-year-old Australian creator of Mad Max looks like ...

No, Today's Cars Don’t Have Too Many Gears

Eight-, 9-, and 10-speed transmissions are the norm for good reason.

The Automotive Cold War Is Officially Underway

The White House plans to slap 100% tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Corey Heim to run Nashville Cup race with 23XI Racing

Corey Heim will pilot a third entry for 23XI Racing when the NASCAR Cup Series competes at Nashville Superspeedway next month.

Mercedes Admits Defeat, Reportedly Drops Four-Cylinder for V-8 in CLE63

The report cites slow sales for the four-cylinder hybrid AMG C63 in Europe as the reason for the switch.

The Worst Cars Ever Made

Some pretty serious lemons have come off production lines over the years. From ridiculous looks to "a tendency to burst into flame," it's hard to imagine how these cars ever got made.

Manthey Racing Handling Kit for the Porsche 718 GT4 RS Costs $54,000

For that, you get coilover suspension, upgraded brakes, and more downforce. But not installation.

31 Classic TV Shows From The 1960s That Were Rebooted For Gen X

The 1960s was a very creative time for television, and Gen X grew up on the reruns. The success of those reruns led directly to a lot of the most popular shows of the decade getting reboots in the '80s, '90s, and beyond. This is our list of those classic '60s shows that were rebooted for a new generation.

Tesla Model 3 After 6 Years And 144,000 Miles: Owner Breaks Down All The Costs

The car was bought brand new in 2018 for $54,000. Since then, the owner saved roughly $20,000 in fuel expenses.

Anya Taylor-Joy Focused on This Section of Fury Road Preparing for Furiosa

Over the next two weeks, I guarantee many of us will have at least two good hours. That’s because, in the lead-up to Furiosa: A Mad Max Story, many of us will take that time and rewatch Mad Max: Fury Road. The 2015 George Miller film almost instantly became an all-time classic and a rewatch will add worthy context going into its latest iteration, as well as two hours of pure cinematic joy.

Peugeot 5008

MPV turns SUV. Does the new Peugeot 5008 offer the best of both worlds, or neither?

The best cars you’ve (probably) never heard of

If you've heard of these four-wheeled wonders you may as well enter for an Autocar Award

Formula E battery concerns prompt Attack Mode change for Berlin

The total Attack Mode activation time for this weekend’s Berlin E-Prix double-header has been reduced as a precaution due to growing concerns over the health of Formula E's batteries.

Rivalto unveils the Forma series, offering Dennis Fano’s bold boutique designs at a accessible price

The Sferata, Quadrata, and Zenyata are based on primary shapes and player-friendly ergonomics, arrive in a choice of three gloss finishes, and are super cool

Inside Honda's Plans To Phase Out Internal Combustion By 2040

Plus, Elon Musk changes his tune on Tesla Supercharging after laying everyone off, and one of Geely's brands makes its Wall Street debut.

21 giant-killing classic cars

Global Plug-In Car Sales Increased 19% In March 2024 To 1.3 Million

Almost one in five new cars was rechargeable, while plugless hybrids surged to a new record.

Every electric car for sale in the US today

What your zodiac sign says about the motorcycle you should ride

If you're considering getting into riding a motorcycle, you'll need to know which one is best for you! Something fast, resilient, endurant–the choice is yours! But that decision might be difficult. Thankfully, we have that covered for you! Take a look through the following gallery to find out what your zodiac sign says about the motorcycle you should ride!

Fun fact: the first 'Hulk' comic was released on this day in 1962

One of the most famous comic book characters ever, The Hulk, was introduced to audiences on this day in 1962 by Marvel Comics. The character was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Hulk is the alter ego of Dr. Robert Bruce Banner, was gained the super strength after being exposed to gamma rays.

Martin sets lap record as Marquez struggles at French MotoGP

Championship leader Jorge Martin set a lap record on his way to the fastest time in Friday's practice for the French MotoGP as Spaniard Marc Marquez finished outside the top 10, all of whom go directly into the second qualifying session. The top-10 riders participate directly in Saturday's second qualifying session (Q2) to determine the starting grid for the sprint later in the day and Sunday's race.

Sauber: Bottas F1 race engineer switch down to Audi "anticipating" changes

Sauber's decision to change Valtteri Bottas' race engineer for Formula 1's Miami round was part of Audi's plan to "anticipate" changes for its 2026 entry, according to Alessandro Alunni Bravi.

Bentley Batur Convertible: limited edition and luxurious highlights the end of the W12 engine

The Bentley Batur Convertible is an ultra-limited and exclusive version of the Batur Coupé, launched in 2023, for a price of over 1.2 million dollars.

Ultimate GT? 820 miles in 12 hours with the Bentley Continental

All modern cars can handle a full-day drive through France, but not quite like this

The Naturally Aspirated Caterham Seven Is Dead

The final edition Seven 485 uses Ford’s Duratec 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making 225 horsepower.

Top driver's cars from just £1000

We look at previous contenders of Autocar's 'Britain's Best Driver's Car' that are now going for a song

"We renovated our motorhome to live on the road"

See how an adventure-loving pair renovated an RV and joined the van life movement to live full-time on the open road travelling around America

30 times Citroën got it right

A century of speed: Britain’s fastest cars

Volkswagen California camper van goes plug-in hybrid

Seventh-generation California also gets car underpinnings, interior improvements and new technology

Ready for Road Tripping? The Best Memorial Day Deals on Auto Parts, Tools, Gear, and Accessories

Parts? Tools? Gear and Accessories? Get your summer started right with fantastic automotive deals at Amazon, Walmart, Cycle Gear, and more.

Woman falsely blamed Tesla autopilot for hit-and-run that left victim brain-damaged

Sakshi Agrawal was behind the wheel of her Tesla when she hit a pedestrian and fled the scene.

Jeremy Clarkson shares emotional moment with Diddly Squat crew as Gerald reveals cancer update

Jeremy Clarkson shares emotional moment with Diddly Squat crew as Gerald reveals cancer update - Former ‘Top Gear’ presenter raises a toast for co-worker Gerald Cooper for ‘beating the Big C’

Rovanpera leads Portugal Rally after see-saw day

Kalle Rovanpera edged a see-saw day at the Portugal Rally on Friday to finish just one second ahead of Toyota team-mate Sebastien Ogier in Mortagua, in the centre of the country. Eight-time champion Ogier, however, produced a stunning show in the Mortagua finale to put the pressure on Rovanpera when the action starts again on Saturday.

The best Steve Martin films

From small roles to starring vehicles, Steve Martin has been in many films. These are the best of the bunch from the wild and crazy guy.

WEC Spa: Ferrari beats Porsche to pole, top Toyota in seventh after lengthy delay

Ferrari driver Antonio Fuoco blitzed qualifying to claim a second pole position of the season at the Spa World Endurance Championship round.

Tesla's $25,000 Car Could Be 'A Slimmed Down Model Y': Report

And it was a conceptual presentation for Tesla's robotaxi concept that almost killed it.

2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Test: Getting Software Right, Mostly

A look at the software experience in BMW's big electric SUV after six months of ownership. Inside or out, the iX could use updates.

WRC Portugal: Rovanpera rolls handing Ogier the lead

Kalle Rovanpera has rolled out of Rally Portugal in stage 11 handing Toyota World Rally Championship team-mate Sebastien Ogier the rally lead.

Driving anxiety is more common than you think. Here’s how to overcome it

Some people begin to feel anxious behind the wheel after a car accident. For others, such fear strikes unexpectedly.

Want To Chat EVs? Come Hang With Us In Boston On May 19

We'll be at the Natick Mall Cars and Coffee on Sunday, May 19, before chatting EV stuff at Lucid's Boston Seaport store.

7 inspiring motorhome makeovers around the world

From DIY RV renovations to commericial van conversions, we've rounded up the best motorhome makeovers before and after pictures.

IndyCar Indy GP: Herta pips Canapino, as engine issues spark concerns

Andretti Global’s Colton Herta led a frantic opening session for this weekend’s Indy Grand Prix, which endured multiple red flags and three cars suffered engine woes.

DVLA classic car evidence call - have your say on historic motors

The Government has launched a call for evidence to gather views on how classic and historic cars can be preserved for future generations. It'll run until 4 July 2024.