While most automakers are busy inflating crossovers with mood lighting and pretending it’s performance, BMW has done something that actually matters. It turned a family wagon into a track-dominating monster. The new BMW M3 CS Touring is now officially the fastest production wagon ever to lap the Nürburgring Nordschleife, setting a verified time of 7 minutes 29.5 seconds. To put […]
Read your warranty’s fine print or be prepared for a hefty bill Over-the-air updates have drastically changed how we interact with our cars. Not only can existing features be improved over time, but software updates can add all-new features or even resolve a recall-related fault, eliminating the need for you to waste time by visiting […]
Lexus hasn’t initiated a significant change in its catalog in quite some time, but that familiarity is part of what draws people to the brand. The Japanese automaker is getting ready for a major shakeup, however, and is expected to discontinue several models in the coming months. The long-running Lexus IS and RC will be […]
For many gearheads, the right license plate is much more than a legal necessity For many people, a license plate is nothing more than a legal requirement and one of the formalities when acquiring a new car. It’s a bit more than that for enthusiasts, since the license plate type—and even the number of plates […]
Ford Extends Its Unwanted Lead In The Recall Stakes It’s a new month, but the same old problems for Ford. The automaker has issued an average of one recall every two days in the first half of 2025, breaking an infamous GM recall record, and as we get deeper into the second half of the […]
Minor Price Bumps Across The Range The RAV4 is the world’s best-selling car, as well as America’s most popular Toyota, but in second place is the Grand Highlander, a spacious three-row SUV that will soon be joined by an all-electric Highlander little brother. In the meantime, Toyota is ensuring that the 2026 Grand Highlander will […]
Geopolitical challenges stunt BYD’s growth in India Tesla opened its first Indian showroom earlier this month, and the automaker appears to have an opportunity to make up lost ground against Chinese rival BYD in the country’s challenging but substantial market. BYD, and many other Chinese companies, have been unable to obtain visas for executives to […]
Almost every Hyundai model has been enhanced in some way Hyundai has announced a range of updates for its 2026 models. Following record sales for the first half of the year, the Korean marque is taking nothing for granted, even shuffling trims and making updates to models that are still fresh. We’ll only cover the […]
There’s good and bad news for the 2026 Crosstrek After undergoing a complete redesign for the 2024 model year, Subaru’s Crosstrek is now ready to step into the 2026 model year with an all-new hybrid model and a more powerful non-hybrid model. The hybrid will finally give Subaru a direct competitor to the Toyota Corolla […]
Giulia & Stelvio Quadrifoglio To Provide Multiple Choices, Says CEO Not too long ago, we were led to believe that the Tonale would be the last new gas-powered Alfa Romeo, and even the high-performance Quadrifoglio models were going to morph into EVs after leaving last year. Alfa Romeo even had plans to introduce additional all-electric […]
