http://www.trendhunter.com/autos Auto and Motor Trends en-us Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:59:05 GMT http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/autos 120 30 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/European-spec-Semi (TrendHunter.com) Tesla’s European-spec Semi is an all-electric heavy truck offering up to 550 km of range at a fully loaded 40 tonnes and supporting Megacharger charging up to 800 kW. The truck has a 9,100 kg...]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:18:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/European-spec-Semi http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racing-kart (TrendHunter.com) Toyota created the GR KART as an accessible, family-minded racing kart with a purpose-built 215cc engine and a fuel system designed to let the vehicle sit upright without leaking gas or oil. The...]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:57:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racing-kart http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escalade-iq-2 (TrendHunter.com) Cadillac’s Escalade IQ is a full-size electric SUV built around a 205-kWh dual-battery pack, featuring a wiring architecture that lets the system operate at 400 volts while accepting 800 volts...]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:05:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escalade-iq-2 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Wayve-AI-Driver (TrendHunter.com) Uber and Wayve have begun offering rides in London using Ford Mustang Mach-Es equipped with the Wayve AI Driver, featuring surround sensors and Wayve’s autonomous driving software. Some UberX,...]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:13:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Wayve-AI-Driver http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/BYD-Sealion (TrendHunter.com) BYD introduced the BYD Sealion 08, its flagship SUV in the Ocean lineup, which secured more than 12,000 orders within 24 hours of going on sale. The model is offered in both EV and plug-in hybrid...]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:03:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/BYD-Sealion http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Gaming-Inspired-Electric-Scooters (TrendHunter.com) NIU Technologies is bringing gaming-inspired electric scooters to urban transportation through its collaboration with Razer. The FQiX x Razer Special Edition combines NIU’s connected electric...]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:04:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Gaming-Inspired-Electric-Scooters http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Integrated-Robotaxi-Networks (TrendHunter.com) Lyft is expanding integrated robotaxi networks by making Waymo’s fully autonomous vehicles available through its rideshare platform in Nashville. Riders requesting Standard, Priority Pickup, Wait...]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:02:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Integrated-Robotaxi-Networks http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madrid-metro (TrendHunter.com) Oracle Red Bull Racing ran its double-title-winning 'RB8' Formula One car on the tracks of the Madrid Metro, marking the return of the Spanish Grand Prix to Madrid after a 45-year absence. The...]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:52:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madrid-metro http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolomites-classic-run (TrendHunter.com) Louis Vuitton has concluded its 2026 Dolomites Classic Run, a four-day regularity rally spanning Venice, the Dolomites, Monza and Milan, crowning Gianandrea Redaelli the overall champion in a 1939...]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:21:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolomites-classic-run http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Gatik (TrendHunter.com) Gatik is scaling autonomous freight operations with $200 million in Series D financing led by Qatar Investment Authority and Koch Disruptive Technologies. The company operates AI-powered driverless...]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:48:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Gatik http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/september-2026-auto (TrendHunter.com) These September 2026 auto trends show how the industry continues to balance autonomous transportation with heritage craftsmanship, blending self-driving technology and limited-edition performance...]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:01:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/september-2026-auto http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Nevada-transportation (TrendHunter.com) Nevada transportation regulators granted Autonomous Vehicle Network Company permits allowing Tesla, Waymo and Uber to charge for robotaxi rides in Clark County, including Las Vegas. The approvals...]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:36:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Nevada-transportation http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-Solution-center (TrendHunter.com) Hyundai Motor Group opened its Additive Manufacturing Solution Center (AMSC) at the Namyang R&D campus in Hwaseong, South Korea, establishing a dedicated facility for 3D printing and related...]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:17:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/additive-manufacturing-Solution-center http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-era-5s (TrendHunter.com) The Volkswagen ID. Era 5S is a new sedan for the Chinese market that's engineered to deliver impressive power and performance at a very competitive price point. The vehicle features a plug-in...]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:40:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-id-era-5s http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canam-1 (TrendHunter.com) Can-Am has introduced two non-production side-by-side concepts, the Defender Prerunner and Maverick R XRay, as unrestricted studies in extreme off-road design. The Defender Prerunner is built...]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:55:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canam-1 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltempos (TrendHunter.com) UK electric vehicle specialist Voltempo is engineering a cabless autonomous rigid lorry designed to increase cargo capacity while reducing vehicle weight. The prototype measures 15.6 meters long,...]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:35:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltempos http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicon-carbon-anode (TrendHunter.com) Sila announced a $1.4 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Defense to expand production of its silicon-carbon anode material at its Moses Lake, Washington, factory. The material is designed to...]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:30:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicon-carbon-anode http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-go (TrendHunter.com) Uber introduced 'Uber Baidu Apollo Go Dubai,' integrating Baidu's fully autonomous robotaxis into the Uber network for the first time, with New Horizon Luxury Transport handling operations. In...]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:25:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-go http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ojai (TrendHunter.com) Waymo has expanded public access to its purpose-built Ojai autonomous vehicles, making the driverless ride-hailing model available to all riders in Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco. The...]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:34:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ojai http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-911-gt3-100 (TrendHunter.com) The Porsche 911 GT3 100 Jahre Nürburgring is a limited-edition model created to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of Germany's Nürburgring circuit. Limited to 100 examples for the German...]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:48:07 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-911-gt3-100 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-and-central-saint-martins (TrendHunter.com) The McLaren x Central Saint Martins collaboration brings together the Formula 1 team and the University of the Arts London to explore racing heritage through contemporary fashion. Developed with MA...]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:07:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-and-central-saint-martins http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-and-bmw-1 (TrendHunter.com) The Kith for BMW collaboration introduces two bespoke X5 vehicles that connect the nameplate's heritage with its future. The first is a fully restored 2000 BMW X5 E53 finished in Titanium Silver...]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:57:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-and-bmw-1 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-fleet (TrendHunter.com) Swedish trucking company Einride has announced plans to buy 500 Tesla Semi trucks, tripling its electric fleet and making electric big rigs available to customers, including Amazon, starting in...]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:01:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-fleet http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesmaybach-s-680 (TrendHunter.com) The Mercedes-Maybach S 680 has been reimagined through the MANUFAKTUR Made to Measure program as a pair of bespoke luxury sedans created in collaboration with LeBron James. Unveiled at Pebble...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:56:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesmaybach-s-680 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valen (TrendHunter.com) The Aston Martin Valen is a track-focused evolution of the Vanquish developed through the marque's Q bespoke division. Limited to 150 examples worldwide, the coupe features an all-new carbon-fibre...]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:24:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valen http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indycar (TrendHunter.com) The Apple IndyCar concept by designer Daniel Rodriguez applies Apple's historic visual identity to a Dallara IR-18 through a livery that blends branding from multiple decades. The render combines...]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:57:05 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indycar http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-porsche-911-carrera-s-mt (TrendHunter.com) 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S MT Package reintroduces a six-speed manual transmission to the 992.2-generation Carrera S as a North America-exclusive model. Power comes from a 3.0-liter...]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:00:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-porsche-911-carrera-s-mt http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellhouse-leisure-delica-d2 (TrendHunter.com) The Wellhouse Leisure Delica D2 camper converts the 3.7-meter Mitsubishi Delica D2, also sold as the Suzuki Solio, into a single-person micro camper with a pop-up roof. The interior features a...]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:16:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellhouse-leisure-delica-d2 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccgt1 (TrendHunter.com) Koenigsegg CCGT1 transforms the brand's abandoned GT1 race car into a limited-production road-legal megacar based on the CC850. Nearly every exterior body panel has been redesigned around an active...]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:56:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccgt1 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envision-racing (TrendHunter.com) Paysafe announced a title partnership with Formula E team Envision Racing, uniting motorsport, gaming and digital payments into a connected fan ecosystem spanning esports tournaments, sim-racing...]]> Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:12:04 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envision-racing