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Five Things: car and personalised plate combos that must die!
Personalised number plates are a great way to express your individuality and creativity. Unless you go for these painfully obvious car/plate combos...
Personalised number plates are a great way to express your individuality and creativity. Unless you go for these painfully obvious car/plate combos...
Sony Vision-S testing on Austrian roads
Sony surprised the world by revealing an electric concept car at last year's CES. At the 2021 show, it shared footage of real-world testing.
Sony surprised the world by revealing an electric concept car at last year's CES. At the 2021 show, it shared footage of real-world testing.
Electric 5 Prototype to lead Renault revolution
Renault has revealed an electric hatchback prototype inspired by the classic 5 Turbo. The French firm is simplifying its range and targeting profitability.
Renault has revealed an electric hatchback prototype inspired by the classic 5 Turbo. The French firm is simplifying its range and targeting profitability.
Future classic cars to get your hands on now
Picking a classic is a tough thing to do, but we've got a good idea about some cars which will become sure-fire legends in the future. We've got a few firm favourites which we reckon will make classics of the future. Let's take a look at what the...
Picking a classic is a tough thing to do, but we've got a good idea about some cars which will become sure-fire legends in the future. We've got a few firm favourites which we reckon will make classics of the future. Let's take a look at what the...
Top 5 cars of 2020
We take a look at the vehicles that topped the new car sales chart in 2020. The question is though, with the car industry so heavily impacted by coronavirus last year, has that affected the top of the sales table?
We take a look at the vehicles that topped the new car sales chart in 2020. The question is though, with the car industry so heavily impacted by coronavirus last year, has that affected the top of the sales table?
Superyacht inspired by crab can travel on land
A superyacht inspired by a crab has been developed. The 'Pagurus' is a solar-powered amphibious catamaran. It features special rotating cylinders that lower to enable it to travel on land. The so-called 'Crabmaran' version is able to move on sand ...
A superyacht inspired by a crab has been developed. The 'Pagurus' is a solar-powered amphibious catamaran. It features special rotating cylinders that lower to enable it to travel on land. The so-called 'Crabmaran' version is able to move on sand ...
How can I make my car more efficient?
Efficiency is a key topic in motoring at the moment. Manufacturers are striving to make their new cars as clean and efficient as possible, to not only aid the environment but meet stringent new emissions targets too. But what if you already own a...
Efficiency is a key topic in motoring at the moment. Manufacturers are striving to make their new cars as clean and efficient as possible, to not only aid the environment but meet stringent new emissions targets too. But what if you already own a...
Reality show star transforms classic car into Santa's sleigh for Auto Trader Christmas ad
A vintage car dealer is hoping to sell plenty of 'Noel Nonsense Motors' this Christmas after transforming a holly berry red GBP24,000 open-top Morgan into Santa's sleigh - complete with reindeer. Advertising the 1990 vehicle through Auto Trader, ...
A vintage car dealer is hoping to sell plenty of 'Noel Nonsense Motors' this Christmas after transforming a holly berry red GBP24,000 open-top Morgan into Santa's sleigh - complete with reindeer. Advertising the 1990 vehicle through Auto Trader, ...
World's first motorcycle airbag jeans
A company has shown off what they say are the world's first Motorcycle Airbag Jeans. The garment deploys if the rider is thrown from their vehicle. Moses Shahrivar, founder of Mo'Cycle & The Designer of the Jeans, explains “the majority of all inj...
A company has shown off what they say are the world's first Motorcycle Airbag Jeans. The garment deploys if the rider is thrown from their vehicle. Moses Shahrivar, founder of Mo'Cycle & The Designer of the Jeans, explains “the majority of all inj...
Which is the best Christmas SUV?
Towing Christmas trees, transporting presents, taking the family for a drive - which SUV is the best Christmas sleigh? The REV Santa Clauses test out the Jeep Renegade 4xe, Kia Xceed 1.6 GDI and Opel Grandland X.
Towing Christmas trees, transporting presents, taking the family for a drive - which SUV is the best Christmas sleigh? The REV Santa Clauses test out the Jeep Renegade 4xe, Kia Xceed 1.6 GDI and Opel Grandland X.
ID.4: The first electric SUV from VW
The first all-electric SUV from VW: the ID.4. VW wants to conquer the USA and China with its electric flagship. And REV has conquered the ID.4: We got the chance to test it even before its rollout.
The first all-electric SUV from VW: the ID.4. VW wants to conquer the USA and China with its electric flagship. And REV has conquered the ID.4: We got the chance to test it even before its rollout.
Hyundai Santa Fe: the new normal
Big grilles, like the one on refreshed Hyundai's Santa Fe, are the new normal, so you better get used to it. But peek behind the Santa Fe's big grille and there is a lot new under there.
Big grilles, like the one on refreshed Hyundai's Santa Fe, are the new normal, so you better get used to it. But peek behind the Santa Fe's big grille and there is a lot new under there.
Three-wheeled solar vehicle with 1,000-mile range never needs to be charged
This electric 3-wheeled car doesn't require charging. Created by American motoring start-up Aptera Motors in San Diego, Aptera EV is charged purely by the sun. The futuristic-looking vehicle features more than 32 square feet of solar panels that a...
This electric 3-wheeled car doesn't require charging. Created by American motoring start-up Aptera Motors in San Diego, Aptera EV is charged purely by the sun. The futuristic-looking vehicle features more than 32 square feet of solar panels that a...
The safest cars tested in 2020
Crash testing organisation Euro NCAP has revealed its final data for the year - here are some of the cars that scored five out of five in 2020.
Crash testing organisation Euro NCAP has revealed its final data for the year - here are some of the cars that scored five out of five in 2020.
This is the BMW 530e
We take a look at the plug-in hybrid version of the BMW 5 Series. It comes with everything you'd expect from the German brand as well as a claimed fuel economy of 146mpg.
We take a look at the plug-in hybrid version of the BMW 5 Series. It comes with everything you'd expect from the German brand as well as a claimed fuel economy of 146mpg.
Testing the new VW Touareg R
The VW Touareg R will get you to work and back in pure electric mode. Our test of the plug-in hybrid proves it. But how useful is a plug-in-hybrid SUV? REV has the answer.
The VW Touareg R will get you to work and back in pure electric mode. Our test of the plug-in hybrid proves it. But how useful is a plug-in-hybrid SUV? REV has the answer.
Tokyo by Taxi: REV rides along with Tamaki
There aren't many of them, but they're becoming ever more common: women taxi drivers in Tokyo. We ride along with one of them in a Toyota Alphard Hybrid. A job full of passion, passengers and 20-hour shifts.
There aren't many of them, but they're becoming ever more common: women taxi drivers in Tokyo. We ride along with one of them in a Toyota Alphard Hybrid. A job full of passion, passengers and 20-hour shifts.
Uganda goes electric: E-motorcycles in Kampala
A small step for suppliers. A big step towards a clean environment in Uganda: Start-ups are turning gasoline motorcycles into e-bikes. This has made them pioneers of e-mobility in Kampala.
A small step for suppliers. A big step towards a clean environment in Uganda: Start-ups are turning gasoline motorcycles into e-bikes. This has made them pioneers of e-mobility in Kampala.
Elon Musk: The cult of the Tesla boss
Sending rockets to Mars, traveling in tubes, reading minds. Elon Musk's projects are shaking up entire industries. The cult of the Tesla boss - inventor, billionaire, entrepreneur and even inspiration for superheroes.
Sending rockets to Mars, traveling in tubes, reading minds. Elon Musk's projects are shaking up entire industries. The cult of the Tesla boss - inventor, billionaire, entrepreneur and even inspiration for superheroes.
This is the Toyota Hilux
We take a quick look around the latest off-road pick-up from Toyota. It gets a new look, more power and a smarter interior, making the new Hilux one of the most desirable offerings in its class.
We take a quick look around the latest off-road pick-up from Toyota. It gets a new look, more power and a smarter interior, making the new Hilux one of the most desirable offerings in its class.
How to check your tyres
Keeping your tyres in good working order is really important, not only from a safety point of view, but well maintained tyres can also help improve fuel economy.
Keeping your tyres in good working order is really important, not only from a safety point of view, but well maintained tyres can also help improve fuel economy.
The 5 best plug-in hybrid cars
Plug-in hybrid cars offer a great compromise of zero-emissions driving with the security of a traditional engine. Here are five of the best.
Plug-in hybrid cars offer a great compromise of zero-emissions driving with the security of a traditional engine. Here are five of the best.
The legendary BRM V16 is set to scream again
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of British Racing Motors three examples of its most iconic car, the Type 15 V16, are being built.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of British Racing Motors three examples of its most iconic car, the Type 15 V16, are being built.
Five Things: Alternatives to famous pop culture cars
Iconic pop culture cars are instantly recognisable and loved the world over. But what if the movie and TV series makers had gone in another - entirely possible - direction?
Iconic pop culture cars are instantly recognisable and loved the world over. But what if the movie and TV series makers had gone in another - entirely possible - direction?
Five Things: the weirdest cars you can buy on Alibaba
You can buy almost anything you can imagine on Alibaba - even cars. Including some very odd ones. Here are five of our favourites!
You can buy almost anything you can imagine on Alibaba - even cars. Including some very odd ones. Here are five of our favourites!
Futuristic VTOL high-speed business jet can land on almost any surface
Is this the future of business jets? South African aircraft manufacturer Pegasus Universal Aerospace has developed Pegasus Vertical Business Jet (VBJ) a lightweight hybrid passenger aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities allowing...
Is this the future of business jets? South African aircraft manufacturer Pegasus Universal Aerospace has developed Pegasus Vertical Business Jet (VBJ) a lightweight hybrid passenger aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities allowing...
Bat-Itude Anglia
Paul Gibson spent seven years and more than $140,000 customising his 1967 Ford Anglia into something resembling the Batmobile called Bat-itude.
Paul Gibson spent seven years and more than $140,000 customising his 1967 Ford Anglia into something resembling the Batmobile called Bat-itude.
Porsche Taycan breaks drifting world record
Porsche has taken the Guinness World Record for longest drift by an electric vehicle, with racing driver Dennis Retera behind the wheel of a Taycan.
Porsche has taken the Guinness World Record for longest drift by an electric vehicle, with racing driver Dennis Retera behind the wheel of a Taycan.
Green Mobility: Volkswagen plays electric catch-up
Tesla and Chinese firms like BYD, Nio and Byton are striding ahead where German carmakers have long feared to tread. VW is trying to catch up with its ID series. We visited their factory to see how they were getting on.
Tesla and Chinese firms like BYD, Nio and Byton are striding ahead where German carmakers have long feared to tread. VW is trying to catch up with its ID series. We visited their factory to see how they were getting on.
Amazing car that transforms into a flying vehicle completes test flight
A car that transforms into a flying vehicle has taken its maiden flight. Aircar (V5) converts from road vehicle to air vehicle in less than three minutes. The dual mode transformation vehicle goes from driving to flying mode with a click of a butt...
A car that transforms into a flying vehicle has taken its maiden flight. Aircar (V5) converts from road vehicle to air vehicle in less than three minutes. The dual mode transformation vehicle goes from driving to flying mode with a click of a butt...
Volvo uses gaming technology to improve car safety
Swedish manufacturer Volvo is using a mixed-reality simulator to develop new safety and autonomous driving systems. It involves driving a real car on real roads while combining it with an augmented-reality headset and full-body 'Teslasuit' for th...
Swedish manufacturer Volvo is using a mixed-reality simulator to develop new safety and autonomous driving systems. It involves driving a real car on real roads while combining it with an augmented-reality headset and full-body 'Teslasuit' for th...
Turning junk into stylish classic cars
Afram Dozie restores unwanted old cars in Nigeria. He uses all his creative skills to create new custom classics that are better-looking than the original models.
Afram Dozie restores unwanted old cars in Nigeria. He uses all his creative skills to create new custom classics that are better-looking than the original models.
The Duet: Porsche and Embraer offer matching limited-edition private jet and supercar
If you buy a private jet you may as well buy a matching Porsche at the same time. Luxury companies Embraer and Porsche have collaborated to create duet a limited-edition, limited-quantity. Embraer Phenom 300E Aircraft and Porsche 911 Turbo S car p...
If you buy a private jet you may as well buy a matching Porsche at the same time. Luxury companies Embraer and Porsche have collaborated to create duet a limited-edition, limited-quantity. Embraer Phenom 300E Aircraft and Porsche 911 Turbo S car p...
The Rezvani Hercules 6x6: "Toughest" production truck in the world unveiled
Want to feel secure on your trip to the shops? Unveiled Nov 2020, the Rezvani Hercules 6x6 is described as. "Easily the toughest and most powerful production truck in the world". It features six-wheel drive, a 1,300 horsepower engine, & military-g...
Want to feel secure on your trip to the shops? Unveiled Nov 2020, the Rezvani Hercules 6x6 is described as. "Easily the toughest and most powerful production truck in the world". It features six-wheel drive, a 1,300 horsepower engine, & military-g...
This is the Ferrari SF90 Spider
Ferrari lifts the lid on its latest open top supercar, the SF90 Spider. With a 0-60mph time of under 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 211mph, this promises to be one of the fastest open top super cars on the market.
Ferrari lifts the lid on its latest open top supercar, the SF90 Spider. With a 0-60mph time of under 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 211mph, this promises to be one of the fastest open top super cars on the market.
Hip to be square: Self-driving truck hits the road
A self-driving truck was unveiled by Kamaz, Russia's largest truck producer, with an unusual boxy design. Watch as the driverless semi takes a spin around the factory and brakes automatically when encountering
A self-driving truck was unveiled by Kamaz, Russia's largest truck producer, with an unusual boxy design. Watch as the driverless semi takes a spin around the factory and brakes automatically when encountering
Bring attitude to performance with the Audi RS range
Audi takes performance back to its true, cardinal form with the new RS range – no nonsense, no frills, just raw, redefined power made to complement the performance of any driver.
Audi takes performance back to its true, cardinal form with the new RS range – no nonsense, no frills, just raw, redefined power made to complement the performance of any driver.
Electric has gone Audi with the e-tron range
The everyday performance and forward-thinking outlook of Audi has been given an electric injection with the e-tron range – fully electric vehicles that have rewritten the definition of “fully electric vehicles”.
The everyday performance and forward-thinking outlook of Audi has been given an electric injection with the e-tron range – fully electric vehicles that have rewritten the definition of “fully electric vehicles”.
Huffer and Audi: Innovation by design
Clothing and cars have a lot more in common than you’d think according to Audi ambassador and Huffer founder Steve Dunstan, who believes functional expression lies at the heart of everyday performance.
Clothing and cars have a lot more in common than you’d think according to Audi ambassador and Huffer founder Steve Dunstan, who believes functional expression lies at the heart of everyday performance.
Get behind the wheel of performance with Audi
Between internationally recognised instructors and internationally awarded vehicles, there’s a reason Audi’s driving experience is seen as one of the top driving programmes in the country.
Between internationally recognised instructors and internationally awarded vehicles, there’s a reason Audi’s driving experience is seen as one of the top driving programmes in the country.