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Illustration by Carlo Cadenas / The Verge A pair of security researchers say they discovered a vulnerability in login systems for records that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uses to verify airline crew members at airport security checkpoints. The bug let anyone with a “basic knowledge of SQL injection” add themselves to airline rosters, potentially letting them breeze through security and into the cockpit of a commercial airplane, researcher Ian Carroll wrote in a blog post in August. Carroll and his partner, Sam Curry, apparently discovered the vulnerability while probing the third-party website of a vendor called FlyCASS that provides smaller airlines access to the TSA’s Known Crewmember (KCM) system and Cockpit Access Security System (CASS). Read More
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A prototype for the next generation of Audi's Q3 compact crossover has been spotted again. It already appears to be at a late stage of development judging by the thin camouflage gear and production-bound lights fitted to the vehicle. The current Q3 arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model. Read More
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I was recently driving a sleek Genesis G70 sedan and noticed that the 19” wheels on it looked like a stick-tortoise trying to escape from a starfish caught in a giant whirling asterisk. Read More
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Truly cavernous interior with ‘Simply Clever’ featuresComfortable and very relaxing car to drive£250 per month with £2,550 initial payment The new Skoda Superb is a comfortable, refined and very relaxing car to drive, making it an ideal choice for anyone who covers a lot of miles all year round, especially when it’s available with a very generous mileage allowance of 10,000 miles per year, for just £250 a month. Advertisement - Article continues below This two-year lease deal for the Skoda Superb hatchback with a 2.0-litre diesel engine is from VIP Gateway through our parent site Carwow. It requires an initial payment of £2,550, which we also think is reasonable, followed by monthly payments of £250. Read More
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Ford has issued another recall, making it the automaker with the highest number of recalled vehicles once again. For three years running it has held the dubious distinction of having the most recalls annually, and 2024 is shaping up to make it four years in a row. Read More
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Starliner just after undocking from the ISS. Screenshot: YouTube The Boeing Starliner spacecraft successfully completed its uncrewed flight back to Earth, NASA announced overnight. The return ended the Starliner’s most recent flight test months later than intended and leaves its original crew, NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams, aboard the International Space Station until next year. The Starliner touched down right on time at 12:01 AM ET at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico, according to NASA. Read More
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Jeep Wrangler drivers can already remove their vehicles' roofs and doors, but Jeep parent Stellantis is also trying to patent removable windows for open-air driving with less manual labor. A patent application from Stellantis for a "removable window system" was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. Read More
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The Arizona-made Lucid Air is perhaps the king of modern electric car luxury. It’s got its own aerodynamic design aesthetic, efficient layout, tons of power, but the new 2025 Grand Touring model is also the king of EPA-rated EV range, supposedly delivering more miles per charge than any other EV on the market. Read More
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Alpine has announced it will reveal a new concept car, the A390_ß, on 11 October. It will preview the performance brand’s first electric crossover SUV, or as Alpine is calling it, a “sport fastback”, which is due to launch in 2025. The A390 name follows Alpine’s very simple nomenclature: the letter A followed by three numbers. The first digit refers to the new car’s size, which will be larger than the A110 sports car and A290 hot hatch, while 90 indicates it is one of the brand’s more versatile, everyday models. The beta symbol is used on Alpine’s show cars. Read More
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The ninth-generation Camry hybrid with AWD gets 46 mpg AWD costs $1,525 extra across the lineup Some odd interior touches fluff the cabin The redesigned 2025 Toyota Camry comes standard with a hybrid powertrain and is available with all-wheel drive. Read More
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Image: Umar Shakir / The Verge Tesla updated the roadmap today for its out-of-beta Full Self-Driving (FSD) advanced driver assist system. The automaker says it will launch the feature in the Cybertruck later this month, roll out a more robust v13 update in October, and launch it in Europe and China within the first quarter of next year — pending regulatory approval. Tesla started delivering its polarizing Cybertruck to customers more than nine months ago, and one of the biggest omissions (and hype deflators) was not just the lack of FSD but also Autopilot features like lane-keeping. Now Cybertruck will get these features in September, starting with Autopark — which means that Cybertrucks can soon automatically pull into visible parking spots in lots and on streets. Read More
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Fernando Alonso has been revealed as one of the privileged few to enjoy Aston Martin Valkyrie ownership. The double Formula 1 world champion who currently drives for the Aston Martin F1 team took delivery of the hypercar on Wednesday in Monaco, after which he enjoyed some time driving it around the principality. Read More
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Americans have a real issue with restrictions on their roads, whether it’s speed limits that nobody sticks to, height restrictions that all kinds of tall vehicles miss or weight limits that certain bridges can’t sustain. Read More
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The UK hit the quota threshold for the government’s ZEV mandate for the first time in August, however, while Vauxhall is celebrating its EV success, the firm has hinted to Auto Express that it may have to limit the sales of its petrol-powered vehicles in order to meet legally-imposed targets. Advertisement - Article continues below Over 19,000 new EVs hit the road last month, with electric car market share now hitting 22.6 per cent. This is a 10.8 per cent increase year-on-year and the first time the tough quota of 22 per cent set by the government’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate has been hit since the legislation was announced. Read More
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Newest doesn’t mean best, but when the newest minivan challenges the stalwart best minivan for years running, it promises to make both of them better. Such is the case with the refreshed 2025 Kia Carnival and the streamlined 2025 Chrysler Pacifica. Read More
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Image: Waymo How do you convince a skeptical public that your autonomous vehicles are not only safer than human drivers but also a better way to get around? If you’re Waymo, the answer is data — and lots of it. The Alphabet-owned company revealed a new safety hub today, complete with glossy graphics and a multitude of charts that will be periodically updated, with the overarching message that its autonomous vehicles are not to be feared. The move comes as Waymo seeks to expand its footprint, win over new customers, and cement its lead in the race to deploy more driverless cars. It also comes as safety regulators have begun to take a harder look at the whole autonomous vehicle industry — including Waymo. Read More
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French performance marque Alpine has provided the first glimpse at an electric compact crossover set to join the lineup in 2025. It's called the A390, and a thinly vieled concept version, or Beta as Alpine refers to it, will debut during the 2024 Paris auto show. The show opens its doors to the media on Oct. 14. Read More
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If you know anything at all about cars, then you know you can tell a lot about someone based solely on what they drive. At the very least, you can get the gist of who they are as a person, and that’s usually enough to form an opinion. Sometimes it’s a good feeling, and sometimes it’s well... not so good. Read More
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Volvo will prolong the life of its biggest-selling mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid petrol-electric models right through to the end of the decade, with heavy, XC90-inspired facelifts, Auto Express has learned. The “new” Volvo XC90 revealed this week is, in fact, an extensive rework of the current car, designed to sit alongside the brand’s EX90 electric flagship until the range goes EV only sometime after 2030. The XC90 will inspire a similar look and tech upgrade for other Volvos, including the popular XC60, which would otherwise be up for renewal in the next 12 to 18 months. Read More
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Jeep Wrangler set the bar for off-roading capability Ford Bronco is slightly larger, has a more modern suspension Both have removable doors and tops The Jeep Wrangler has been the American benchmark for off-roading capability in the 80-plus years since it was developed for World War II military duty. Read More
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The Segway-Ninebot ZT3 Pro has six inches of ground clearance thanks to 11-inch tubeless tires. Image: Segway-Ninebot The new Segway-Ninebot ZT3 Pro is the company’s first electric scooter that’s designed to handle terrain considerably rougher than the average urban commute. Weighing a hefty 65.5lbs, the ZT3 Pro pairs 11-inch tubeless tires with a fork suspension on the front, a coil suspension swing arm on the back, and six inches of ground clearance beneath its deck. That setup should not only provide a smoother ride when going off road but also help reduce the risk of the ZT3 Pro bottoming out when traversing uneven terrain. Powered by a 1,600-watt electric motor, the US version of the ZT3 Pro will have a top speed of 24.9mph and a maximum range of 18.6 miles in its full-power sport mode. Read More
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The Audi S3 has been updated for 2025 along with the rest of the A3 range The 2025 S3 has 328 hp, which is up 22 hp on the outgoing model The 2025 S3 includes the rear axle torque splitter of the RS 3 The Audi A3 has received a mid-cycle update for the 2025 model year, and the updates extend to the sporty S3 and high-performance RS 3 models. Read More
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Depreciation is hitting EVs hard. Many models that were once some of the hottest cars on the market can be found with prices so cheap you’d be dumb not to buy them. One segment getting hit particularly hard is luxury EVs. Lucid might be the poster child of this depreciation. Read More
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Up to half of UK drivers – and more worryingly, a significant proportion of the tyre trade – don’t know whether to put new tyres on the front or back of cars, potentially putting themselves and others at risk. That’s the verdict of Michelin UK’s technical manager Brian Porteous, who told Auto Express that tyre trade and garage staff, plus workshop and fleet managers, are asked the question before participating in the firm’s periodic safety demonstrations – just like the one Michelin invited Auto Express to take part in recently at the Horiba MIRA test track. Read More
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Volvo's XC90 SUV will get fresh styling, an interface like that on the EX90 electric SUV, and OTA updates The XC90 PHEV's EV range will remain around 33 miles Prices start at $59,745 in the U.S., with deliveries early next year Volvo hasn't backed off its plans for electric vehicles—but it has paused as EV sales growth tapers off. Read More
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Image: BMW Toyota and BMW are updating their partnership in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, signing a new memorandum of understanding to accelerate the development of next-generation, zero-emission vehicles. BMW will launch its first hydrogen-powered model in 2028. Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, but automakers have struggled to market fuel cell vehicles to the public. A severe lack of fueling infrastructure outside of California in the US has prevented hydrogen from becoming as popular or prevalent as battery-electric cars. And vehicle sales have essentially collapsed: only 322 fuel cell vehicles were sold in the US in the first half of 2024, 82 percent lower than a year ago. Read More
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The 2025 Audi A3 introduces a mid-cycle refresh for the compact sedan The 2025 A3 costs more than the 2024 model, but more standard features are included In other markets a high-riding A3 Allstreet hatchback has been added Audi in March revealed a mid-cycle refresh for the A3 and the updated compact sedan is now available to order in the U.S. Read More
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We’ve got another reminder of just how dangerous over the road truck driving can be. This time it comes by way of the freezing temps of Alaska and a driver that’s lucky to be alive. Read More
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The cutting-edge, all-electric Volvo EX90 has just hit the streets, but its faithful forebearer, the Volvo XC90, isn’t going anywhere soon, because the seven-seat SUV has received a fresh new look, an interior redesign and some comfort-boosting upgrades. The second-generation XC90 was launched back in 2015, but you wouldn’t know it, given that the car received its first facelift in 2019, while this second nip and tuck is meant to “ensure it stays at the top of its game”. Read More
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2025 Nissan Frontiers gain a 6-foot bed option Every 2025 Frontier sports a 12.3-inch touchscreen The 2025 Frontier will cost $33,560 when it arrives this summer On sale later this summer, the 2025 Nissan Frontier receives a mild refresh for the new model year, bringing technology updates and more standard features to the midsize pickup truck. Read More
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Image: Volvo Volvo is pushing back its deadline to sell only electric vehicles, now saying it will take at least until 2040 before it reaches that goal. Three years ago, the Swedish automaker made a commitment to only sell EVs by 2030. Since then, EV sales have exploded, but a recent slowdown in growth is leading many manufacturers to reconsider their pledges. Read More
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The Sterrato is the best Huracán model for daily driving Bridgestone A/T tires still provide decent grip on the pavement 6.4 inches of ground clearance is lot for a Lambo, but not for off-roading I’ve been driving in the dirt pretty much all my life. Read More
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When I kicked off this particular Porsche project, I had a vision of what I wanted it to look like when I was done. Way back before the painting process had even begun I met with Sean from Spotlight Customs to discuss options. Read More
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We're already deeply into the discovery phase of the 2025 model year. With it, as usual, have come a stellar crop of new vehicles—everything from the high and mighty Chevy Corvette ZR1 to the cheeky, efficient Honda Civic Hybrid. Read More
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The port is on the wrong side of the car for most Tesla Supercharger stalls, but at least Hyundai didn’t tape it on this time. Image: Hyundai The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 refresh revealed today looks like it will be one of the first non-Tesla vehicles to get a native Tesla-based charging port, now known as the North American Charging Standard, or NACS, built in from the factory. Last year, largely every automaker selling electric cars in the US announced it’s adopting the connector, but most haven’t added the port on their new cars yet, forcing customers to rely on CCS to NACS adapters that Tesla is taking a while to distribute. We’ve seen prototypes of the new Rivian R2 with NACS, but that vehicle is not slated for release until 2026. Read More
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Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May's time on “The Grand Tour” ends Sept. 13 Amazon will continue the show with new hosts but details are unclear Read More
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Frequent flyer miles are meant to serve as a reward for loyalty toward a specific airline but have evolved into a quasi-currency unilaterally regulated by the whims of airline executives. The U.S. Read More
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As you’ll have already noticed, we’ve given Auto Express a refresh. It’s exciting to finally see the team’s hard work come to fruition after months of preparation behind the scenes, and we hope you like the dynamic new design and increased focus on bringing you more of the things you love. Advertisement - Article continues below That primarily means more news and reviews in a bigger, bolder and fresher style. But we’re as passionate as ever about championing drivers, providing the best buying and owning advice, and everything you’ve always enjoyed about the magazine, including insightful features and our industry-leading product reviews. That’s as true today as it was when Auto Express launched 36 years ago, and our team remains as dedicated as ever to producing the best content in the business. Read More
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The 2025 Hyundai Elantra and 2025 Honda Civic are two of the most popular compact cars, and both offer a wide range of versions to cover everything from low-cost commuting to serious performance. Read More
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Image: Volkswagen Volkswagen has announced it’s rolling out its improved in-car AI voice assistant, IDA, with both locally processed and cloud-based responses from ChatGPT and other models, starting on September 6th. The first cars getting the feature will be the 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI and the 82-kWh battery version of the 2024 ID.4, with other cars getting it later this year. Drivers in cars that support ChatGPT will need to be subscribed to VW’s Plus Speech with AI service to get it. Down the line, the company says most of its 2025 models will get the new AI voice assistance features, including the ID.4 and ID Buzz (which will both get it free for three years), and the GTI, Golf R, and Tiguan (free for one year). Read More
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Italian youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli will join George Russell as a driver at the Mercedes-Benz AMG Formula 1 team in 2025. Already widely rumored in the prior month, Mercedes formally announced the decision this week. Antonelli, 18, fills the seat of seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton who joins Ferrari next year. Read More
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SpaceX launched a test rocket last November that managed to explode twice in the air. That sort of event doesn’t happen every day, so it gave geophysicists a chance to see what exactly that kind of trauma does to the Earth’s atmosphere. The verdict? It’s not great! Read More
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Despite the Highway Code instructing motorists to be “particularly patient” when it comes to learner drivers, the AA says an alarming number “don’t give learners the respect they deserve”. Read More
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Hybrid or hatchback? Value-driven commuter or fun-to-drive compact? These are the choices confronting shoppers of two of the most popular and engaging compact sedans, in the Hyundai Elantra and the Mazda 3. Most models come as compact four-doors, but the Mazda 3 can be optioned as a hatchback with a powerful turbocharged engine. Read More
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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The news that Tesla will likely reveal its long-awaited, much-debated autonomous robotaxi at the Warner Bros. movie studio in Los Angeles underscores how much ground the company needs to cover in order to catch up to its rivals in the self-driving space. It also inadvertently provides a ready-made metaphor for the types of Hollywood trickery Elon Musk and Co. will no doubt need to employ in order to convince their supporters that Tesla’s driverless technology is really ready this time. Over the weekend, Bloomberg reported that Tesla was planning on using the film studio’s lot in Burbank, California, to reveal its next-generation robotaxi on October 10th. Read More
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BMW will add a hydrogen-powered vehicle to its lineup in 2028, the automaker announced on Thursday. It will be a hydrogen-electric vehicle using a next-generation powertrain developed jointly with Toyota, which plans to use the powertrain in its own vehicles. Read More
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I’ll admit, I never expected to shout “woo hoo!” about something done by a Cybertruck, but the expedition from Southern Florida all the way up to the Arctic Ocean completed this week is an incredible feat, one the organizers should be proud of no matter what vehicle they took, but especially in an EV. Read More
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Being a top-spec Aston, the 410mm front and 380mm rear brake discs are carbon ceramic as standard, and reduce the unsprung weight by 27kg, compared with an equivalent set of steel brakes. Design and interior All of this upgraded hardware is covered by the new Vanquish’s larger body. Designed under the leadership of Marek Reichmann, the DBS follows a similar path to other new Aston Martins in increasing the size of the grille opening and simplifying its body lines. Unlike the last DBS, which shared some body panels and its glasshouse with the DB11, the new Vanquish is totally bespoke. Read More
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Lexus and Toyota makes the most reliable used cars out of 26 brands Mazda, Acura, and Honda took the next three top spots Consumer Reports' Top 10 used car picks include crossovers, sedans, and hybrids, valued at less than $20,000 Assessing the reliability of used cars can be confusing and unreliable enough to lead shoppers to new cars. Read More
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Volvo FH Electric commercial truck. Image: Volvo Volvo’s commercial trucking division is launching a next-generation long-range version of its flagship electric semitruck, due out in the second half of 2025, with twice the battery range of the previous one. The new FH Electric truck can travel 600km, or about 373 miles, on a single charge. The current model goes 300km, or about 186 miles, in comparison, which Volvo representative Helena Lind tells The Verge will stay in the lineup. The extra range is thanks to Volvo’s new e-axle driveline tech design “where the electric motors and transmission is integrated in the rear axle, [which gives] room for more batteries,” Lind says. Read More