Track-only Brabham BT62 supercar channels Formula One greatness
The Brabham BT62 supercar revives the name of a legendary Formula One team that won multiple championships before fading away. Befitting a car developed by a former race team, the BT62 is built for the track, boasting a 700-horsepower V8 and the ability to generate 2,645 pounds of downforce.
Tesla aims for 6,000 Model 3s per week as it continues posting losses
Tesla recently hit a major Model 3 production milestone and raked in record revenue, but continues to lose money. But the company is aiming to continue increasing Model 3 production and achieve profitability. A lot will be riding on Tesla's next few quarters as it works to achieve those goals.
Watch an autonomous race car tackle England’s famous Goodwood hill climb
Roborace's Robocar is the first vehicle to complete the Goodwood hill climb course without a human driver onboard. The all-electric race car is supposed to form the basis for the world's first autonomous racing series, but so far Roborace has only conducted a handful of public demonstrations.
Nissan turned a Titan pickup truck into a beach camp on wheels
Dreaming of a day at the beach? The Nissan Titan Surfcamp has everything you need, from racks for storing surfboards and fishing rods, to a built-in shower to wash off the sand when you're done. The Surfcamp is based on a 2018 Nissan Titan XD Midnight Edition with the Cummins diesel engine.
Tesla’s self-parking feature, Summon, is now available on the Model 3
Tesla's Summon parking feature is finally available on the Model 3. While Summon has been available on the Model S and Model X for some time, it is just now rolling out to Model 3 owners through a software update announced last month. Summon lets cars park themselves with a driver onboard.
The new Toyota Supra will go racing … but not where anyone expected
The Toyota Supra will make an unexpected return to racing next year. Toyota will run the highly anticipated sports car in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, which is just about the last place diehard fans would ever expect to see it. The Supra is slated to make its NASCAR debut next year at Daytona.
You can win an Alexa-enabled 2019 Lexus ES on Amazon Prime Day
An Alexa-enabled 2019 Lexus ES luxury sedan could be yours, thanks to a sweepstakes running in concert with Amazon Prime Day. The winner also gets $50,000 and a trip to Seattle. Prime account holders can enter through July 15. Lexus is eager to show off Alexa integration in its new models.
Can’t wait for the new Ford Bronco? Icon is reviving the original
The Ford Bronco will return in 2020, but if you can't wait that long, California car customizer Icon will sell you a refurbished original. Icon's Old School BR looks like a stock Bronco, but hides a long list of modern upgrades, including a new engine and Apple CarPlay-compatible audio system.
German test driver crashes Pagani Huayra Roadster into a tree
A prototype Pagani Huayra Roadster worth millions of dollars was crashed into a tree in Germany by a test driver. Pagani said the driver and a passenger were uninjured, citing the resiliency of the Huayra's carbon-fiber monocoque chassis. The driver apparently lost control while accelerating.
