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It’s Way Too Easy To Hack License Plate Cameras, Researcher Finds
Computer bug-hunter Matt Brown has discovered it’s easy to hack into some license plate cameras and track individual people. Last June, the Department of Homeland Security released an advisory noting…
New Toyota Land Cruiser 2025: Crash test of the all-terrain vehicle
The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most impressive 4x4s and stands out for its off-road capabilities. Will its safety be up to the task? The new generation Toyota…
Sport Compact Showdown: Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai Elantra N
Two front-wheel drive heroes face off in our full comparison test. But only one can be victorious. It’s the battle of the front-drive heroes, established swag versus the new kid,…
New tests for plug-in hybrids – here’s what’s changing
Models launched from 1 January 2025 onwards will be subject to new type approval. Declared CO2 emissions could double. The year 2025 is shaping up to be a rather complicated…
UK: Flat battery frenzy expected as drivers head back to work on 6 January
Check out your 12-volt battery before it’s too late. Get ready, folks – Monday, 6 January, is shaping up to be a real “non-starter” for thousands of drivers, literally. According…
Maserati celebrated its 110th birthday this way
With a series of events, the Trident celebrates its history, from China to Italy via the United States The month of December 2024 marked a historic moment for Maserati. The…
This Posh Raised-Roof Motorhome Used to Be a Boring School Bus
It has a full kitchen, bathroom, a queen-sized bed, and room to spare. Vanlife really picked up steam during the COVID pandemic, during which time we saw some impressive do-it-yourself…
2025 Nissan Models: Here’s What’s New
From Altima to Z—here’s what you can expect in the Nissan lineup for 2025. Lately, Nissan has been the subject of countless headlines surrounding its financial issues. But that hasn’t…
Miata vs Lamborghini: This Drag Race Is Way Closer Than You Think
A contest between a 1,001-hp Lamborghini and a 181-hp Miata can be made fair. I had an interesting realization during Motor1’s inaugural Cool Car Cup test—you can floor the throttle…
The Best Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2024
Only three cars earned Best of the Best accolades in 2024—but there were dozens of other candidates that nearly made the cut. It was an excellent year for new cars,…