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Just Because the All-New G90 BMW M5 Is a Necessary Evil Doesn't Mean We're All Doomed
Just Because the All-New G90 BMW M5 Is a Necessary Evil Doesn't Mean We're All Doomed

1 Jul 2024, 14:57 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Emissions regulations are what ultimately forced BMW to make the all-new G90 M5 roughly 1,000 lbs heavier than its predecessor

 
What Happened This Week, Suddenly We're All Filthy Rich, Basking in Gold and Diamonds? 
What Happened This Week, Suddenly We're All Filthy Rich, Basking in Gold and Diamonds? 

30 Jun 2024, 15:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Sure, some will say I'm crazy for thinking that automakers actually care about mainstream customers - but nevertheless, I'm vexed 

 
Can Audi's RS Q8 Performance Make a Difference in the Exotic Crossover Game?
Can Audi's RS Q8 Performance Make a Difference in the Exotic Crossover Game?

30 Jun 2024, 08:22 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / The RS Q8 Performance may be Audi's most powerful crossover ever made, but does that matter in its class? Keep reading to find out

 
Choosing the Ideal 2025 Rivian R1S or R1T Battery Pack Is Unexpectedly Complicated
Choosing the Ideal 2025 Rivian R1S or R1T Battery Pack Is Unexpectedly Complicated

29 Jun 2024, 21:32 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian manufactures two great all-electric vehicles. But the facelifted version of the R1T and R1S comes with some intriguing build options

 
The New BMW M5 Is a Big Disappointment: Change My Mind!
The New BMW M5 Is a Big Disappointment: Change My Mind!

29 Jun 2024, 10:15 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / It's not only slower (in a straight line, anyway) than the F90, but the new-generation 2025 BMW M5 is also uglier than its predecessors

 
Volkswagen So Desperate It's Willing To Pay $1 Billion Just To Look at Rivian's Software
Volkswagen So Desperate It's Willing To Pay $1 Billion Just To Look at Rivian's Software

28 Jun 2024, 21:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian and Volkswagen's surprising partnership announcement is the direct result of desperation, Volkswagen to build software, and Rivian to survive

 
Audi's EV "Wokeness" Feels Forced, Leads to Bewildering and Illogical Model Name Overhaul
Audi's EV "Wokeness" Feels Forced, Leads to Bewildering and Illogical Model Name Overhaul

24 Jun 2024, 16:49 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / Audi are in the middle of a major model range shift, which will result in several legacy nameplates ending up with new monikers for the sake of electrification

 
The Bugatti Tourbillon Is Fine and Dandy, But the C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Will Be Better
The Bugatti Tourbillon Is Fine and Dandy, But the C8 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Will Be Better

23 Jun 2024, 15:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Sure, some will say I'm crazy for thinking that a Corvette can beat the luxury and performance of a Bugatti - but it really doesn't need to 

 
Toyota Was Right To Bet on Hybrids, but No One Is Wrong To Pursue EV Revolution - Part 3
Toyota Was Right To Bet on Hybrids, but No One Is Wrong To Pursue EV Revolution - Part 3

23 Jun 2024, 05:22 UTC · By: Oraan Marc / Maybe your next car won't be fully electric, but there's a high chance it will be a hybrid. A few years later, you'll surely go for an EV. Here's why

 
Fisker Ocean Owners Left Holding the Bag After the Company Filed for Bankruptcy Protection
Fisker Ocean Owners Left Holding the Bag After the Company Filed for Bankruptcy Protection

22 Jun 2024, 21:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Fisker Ocean owners are facing huge losses as the EV startup filed for bankruptcy protection and is no longer able to provide parts and services

 
2024 BMW i4 M50 Looks Stunning in Individual Colors, but I Wouldn't Buy One Now
2024 BMW i4 M50 Looks Stunning in Individual Colors, but I Wouldn't Buy One Now

22 Jun 2024, 20:30 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Bavarian marque put out some impressive rides over the years. Its latest designs may be provocative and divisive, but most are rather good

 
Why Is the Summer Always Riddled With Special Editions? Are They Hotter Now?
Why Is the Summer Always Riddled With Special Editions? Are They Hotter Now?

22 Jun 2024, 15:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The summer is upon us - with record-breaking temperatures, unfortunately (because there is no such thing as global warming, of course) 

 
Toyota Was Right To Bet on Hybrids, but No One Is Wrong To Pursue EV Revolution - Part 2
Toyota Was Right To Bet on Hybrids, but No One Is Wrong To Pursue EV Revolution - Part 2

22 Jun 2024, 01:38 UTC · By: Oraan Marc / Hybrids and plug-in hybrids are the transition to fully electric vehicles, after all. Maybe it's not that obvious for now because of the background ICE noise

 
The Great New York Psyop: How NYC Leaders Keep Auto and Rail Commuters Equally Angry
The Great New York Psyop: How NYC Leaders Keep Auto and Rail Commuters Equally Angry

19 Jun 2024, 21:40 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / But what do you folks think? Are you a team train girly or a certified team car king? Let us know in the comments down below.

 
BMW Designers Have Lost Their Minds and We’re All Just Along for the Ride
BMW Designers Have Lost Their Minds and We’re All Just Along for the Ride

19 Jun 2024, 16:31 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / BMW have recently unveiled all-new generations for the 5 Series and the X3, both featuring a new design language that’s living on borrowed time

 
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD Carbon Series Performance Looks Stunning, But I Want an M2
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD Carbon Series Performance Looks Stunning, But I Want an M2

16 Jun 2024, 15:00 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / There have been some pretty cool model launches across the global automotive industry this past week, but I wouldn't go out with any other car other than a BMW 

 
Toyota Was Right To Bet on Hybrids, but No One Is Wrong To Pursue EV Revolution - Part 1
Toyota Was Right To Bet on Hybrids, but No One Is Wrong To Pursue EV Revolution - Part 1

16 Jun 2024, 10:22 UTC · By: Oraan Marc / So, is this "silly" EV trend finally stopping and ICE claiming victory? Or are "EV sales cooling down" and "people prefer hybrids" just a phase?

 
EU's Sweeping Tariffs on Chinese EVs Will Not Slow China's Push Into Europe
EU's Sweeping Tariffs on Chinese EVs Will Not Slow China's Push Into Europe

14 Jun 2024, 21:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The European Union announced new tariffs of up to 30% on Chinese EVs from July 4, but they will likely have a boomerang effect instead of the expected outcome

 
People Are Angry New York City’s Congestion Charge Plan Is Delayed, Should They Be?
People Are Angry New York City’s Congestion Charge Plan Is Delayed, Should They Be?

13 Jun 2024, 02:31 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Depending on which side of the pro-auto vs. anti-auto side of the New York City paradigm you stand on, you might be angry that congestion charging isn't coming.

 
2025 BMW 1 Series Debuts With 2017 BMW 5 Series-Like Starting Prices
2025 BMW 1 Series Debuts With 2017 BMW 5 Series-Like Starting Prices

5 Jun 2024, 16:08 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Greed, inflation, or a peculiar sales strategy? Whatever is going on at BMW, the German marque might want to tone it down a bit. Here's why