CNN — A driver who rammed a car into a crowded Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg, killing at least five people and injuring more than 200, has been identified by authorities as a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian citizen who had lived in Germany for more than a decade and worked as a doctor. … Read more
Special police forces attend an incident at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. (AP) A chilling and deadly attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has been linked to a 50-year-old Saudi doctor identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen. Authorities are investigating the incident as a suspected terror attack, with reports revealing a dark history of … Read more
In the grand, glowing mural of NPC cars (for all you noobs out there, that’s a “non-playable character”), very few do anything to stand out. Every small car has a four-cylinder engine—maybe hybridized—and gets good fuel economy. Every small car is comfortable and reliable. And for the most part, every small car is pretty nice … Read more
Donald Trump’s imminent return as US president — this time hand in hand with electric-car tycoon Elon Musk — looks likely to reshape the global industries for electric vehicles and batteries. The United States is expected to escalate restrictions on imports of these technologies from China to protect its automotive industry. But Trump’s policy aims … Read more
BBC Mechanical engineer Hazar Denli says he was sacked after raising safety concerns The BBC has seen evidence the multinational corporation that owns Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) arranged for a whistleblower to be sacked for raising concerns about the safety of electric cars it designed. Confidential emails between executives at Tata Group reveal they retaliated … Read more
2024 is about to conclude and interestingly this year was observed somewhat stable in terms of what we saw in 2023 like a series of price hikes and incessant disruptions in production lineups of local car makers. In contrast, local car companies observed stability and took some bold decision to add variety in their electric … Read more
We live in a supertruck Utopia. Nearly every automaker is in on the trend, building everything from mid-size gravel missiles to full-size twin-turbo dune bashers. If you want to look rad, haul stuff, and go like hell, 2024 was the year for you. The pick of the litter from this year’s many options came from … Read more
We tested dozens of new or redesigned vehicles to arrive at our five finalists for The Car Connection Best Car To Buy 2025 award. The hardest part of whittling down the dozens of candidates was deciding which new cars didn’t make the cut. All of the models listed here are improved from their predecessors, but … Read more
Ford Bronco Sport vs. Toyota RAV4: Which of these two compact crossover vehicles earns the spot in your driveway? When it comes to performance and safety, one of these SUVs takes a slight lead—while the other grabs the top fuel economy ranking. The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is just a few model years old, but … Read more
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 and 2025 Nissan Rogue both offer an excellent combination of affordability, efficiency, spaciousness, and versatility. It’s easy to see why these are two of the most popular compact crossover SUVs. These multi-talented vehicles embody the crossover craze and underscore why shoppers have shifted from sedans to this form factor. With a … Read more