BMW has been widely criticized for its odd design language, but the Bavarian luxury brand has done some things right. It has pledged to keep its large-displacement engines as long as legally possible while retaining the manual gearbox alive in several M cars and the Z4 M40i roadster. Even though a fully electric M3 is … Read more
The new Passport starts at $46,200—$2,350 more than the old version. Honda is making a big deal of its new Passport crossover. Positioned between the CR-V and Pilot, the Passport is pitched as a more stylish, rugged alternative to both. On Tuesday, Honda began Passport sales and confirmed a $46,200 MSRP for the base RTL … Read more
The new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 hasn’t even officially hit the street yet, but it’s already proving to be one of the most potent American sports cars of all time. It recently achieved a top speed record at the High-Speed Oval Track at ATP Automotive Testing in Papenburg, Germany. Now, the ZR1 is breaking even more … Read more
It’ll allegedly use the automaker’s new T-Hybrid powertrain introduced in the GTS. The jacked-up Porsche 911 Dakar wasn’t around for long, with the final model rolling off the assembly line in November. We thought that was the end of the model, with Porsche only building 2,500 examples. However, it appears the company isn’t done with … Read more
All the power and grace of a Mercedes-AMG 53 model, now with unlimited headroom. What happened to the convertible? It used to be the ultimate symbol of freedom; top down, wind in your hair, not a worry in the world. But the iconic droptop has all but disappeared over the last decade, with buyers seemingly … Read more
Toyota issued a recall for excessive mud and dirt build-up, which can wear a hole in the hoses. Toyota is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 Tacoma pickups because mud and dirt build-up could wear a hole in the rear brake lines. It affects 106,061 trucks—ones with four-wheel drive, 16-inch brakes, and 17-inch wheels. According to … Read more
A GR Celica trademark recently appeared in Brazil, and Celica is already trademarked all around the world. There’s more evidence that a new Toyota Celica is actually happening. Not only that, it appears a performance-oriented version could be part of the car’s rebirth. A trademark filing from Toyota in Brazil features the Celica name with … Read more
The small electric crossover gets a jacked-up suspension and all-terrain tires. One of many new models teased last week by Volvo is officially here. The EX30 Cross Country builds upon the hugely successful small electric crossover, which racked up 98,100 sales in 2024, its first year on sale. The rugged derivative gets all the goodies … Read more
Buyers appreciate the V-8 for its smoothness. The downsizing era is in full swing. BMW stopped selling a V-12 7 Series in 2022 when the M760i was retired. You can still have twelve cylinders in a Rolls-Royce, but the V-12 is never coming back in a car featuring the famous roundel. The V-10 has been … Read more
Tesla’s small sedan is surprisingly capable on snow. The Tesla Model 3 is one of the best-selling electric vehicles in America. It’s quick on dry surfaces thanks to its dual-motor setup making over 400 horsepower, but it’s also a star on snow and ice, according to the latest Team O’Neil Rally School video on YouTube. … Read more