The past few months have brought announcements from various automakers, most notably GM, that third-party infotainment platforms CarPlay and Android Auto will no longer be supported. The reason given is that these various automakers have decided to build their own in-car systems, which people at those companies feel are better than what Apple or Google […]
Honda Tops EPA Fuel Economy Rankings as Hybrid Demand Surges The latest report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially named Honda the most fuel-efficient full-line automaker in America, posting a fleet average of 31.0 mpg for the 2024 model year. That figure places Honda 3.8 mpg ahead of the industry average among brands […]
Part of the reason that the BMW i8 was not a hugely popular car is that it featured a B38 three-cylinder engine. Another element is that it was a plug-in hybrid supercar, and many were not ready to adopt the technology a decade ago, but Trevor Elan from Bimmer Network is fixing both those problems. […]
The G90 BMW M5 and G91 M5 Touring debuted in 2024, and that means 2027 is the right time for BMW to introduce a Life Cycle Impulse facelift. And according to new spy shots from the Autoblog photographers, changes will be happening inside and out as BMW brings the M5 in line with the Neue […]
Going Local While a global economy is a good thing, it does affect the local industry. One of the main talking points of the Trump administration has been to “Make America Great Again,” part of this is to revive the once thriving manufacturing sector of the country. The stance has always been to bring in […]
A camouflaged Toyota two-door rally car prototype has been spotted testing on a gravel rally stage in Portugal, and the intriguing thing about it is that it looks like no existing model from the automaker’s current lineup. Wearing Toyota Gazoo Racing’s trademark red, black and white camouflage livery, the coupe prototype was caught on camera […]
Rivian has announced a new in-house performance division known as RAD, short for Rivian Adventure Department. Made up of a team of designers, engineers, and enthusiasts, RAD aims to push Rivian EVs like the R1S to their limits while developing new performance features Rivian owners can enjoy. It also opens up the door for a […]
Power Hungry Admit it or not, the American market is spoiled when it comes to horsepower. Case in point, the U.S. never gets the true base engine. Also, most of the world is content with about 200 hp (depending on the kind of car), but America is the land of big SUVs that can hit […]
Wondering what BMW has in store for the upcoming model year? So did we, until the brand accidentally leaked the names of its 2027 arrivals, from 2 Series coupe to 7 Series luxury limo. First noted by Motor1, the German automaker’s portfolio was divulged through the BMW USA online shop, and the big news is […]
The Death of Sub-$20,000 Cars in America If you take a look at any buyer’s guide, you won’t find a brand-new car under $20,000 anymore. The last car that fit the bill was the Nissan Versa, and that’s been axed in the U.S. The new model has started production in Mexico, but there’s no chance […]
