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McLaren has created a mini electric 720S supercar for kids

On Thursday, McLaren announced that it had created a mini yet functional kid-friendly electric supercar complete with a working infotainment system, an "autonomous driving" mode, and butterfly doors.

Michelin and GM to launch airless, puncture-proof tires in 2024

At the Movin'On Summit in Montréal, Michelin and GM announced a descendent of the Vision airless, 3D-printed tire originally revealed in 2017: the Uptis tire.

Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille: Over 130 exceptional cars on the bill for 2019

Peter Auto -- organizer of the fifth Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille Concours, held at France's Château de Chantilly on Sunday, June 30, 2019 -- has announced over 130 exceptional cars on the bill for this year's event, featuring in around 15 original or anniversary inspired classes.

European motorists are too confident and increasingly aggressive

They may see themselves as calm and careful, but they admit to dangerous behaviour and are becoming more and more aggressive: behind the driving wheel, excessive confidence and self-satisfaction reign undisputed among European drivers, according to a survey published by Ipsos.

New York Auto Show: the newest concepts on display

At the New York International Auto Show this week, Kia and Genesis unveiled two urban-friendly electric concept models to the world for the very first time.

The self-drive vehicle frenzy wanes

The car industry’s press releases regarding self-drive vehicles are becoming more cautious and the spectacular launches initially announced for 2020 have been put back due to the complexity and cost of the technology. Since the Tesla and Uber accidents last year in the US, enthusiasm seems to have waned, although the industry continues to invest massively in research.

Geneva Motor Show: the top six supercars

The supercars and hypercars (over 1000hp) are always top on the public’s must-see list when they hit the Geneva Motor Show (Switzerland).

Amazon invests in self-driving car startup Aurora

A self-driving car technology startup founded by former Google, Tesla and Uber executives said Thursday it secured $530 million in new funding that included a "significant" investment from Amazon.

The most beautiful Italian cars showcased at the 2019 International Automobile Show of Monaco

The 3rd edition of the International Automobile Show of Monaco (SIAM) runs until 3rd March 2019. In all, some sixty manufacturers, among which Alpine, Bentley, Ferrari, Lotus, Morgan, Rolls-Royce, Tesla and Smart, are expected in the Principality during this glamorous event, under the high patronage of His Serene Highness, Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Peugeot 508 voted "Most beautiful car of the year" 2018

During the Festival Automobile International’s Grand Prix award ceremony that took place on Tuesday 29 January 2019 in Paris, the Peugeot 508 was elected the Most beautiful car of the year 2018 by online voters. The French saloon takes over from the Alpine A110, elected last year.