Acura has a useful problem on its hands. The RDX is not new anymore, since the current third-generation model dates back to 2019, yet the brand enters this changeover period with decent momentum in the United States. After the first three months of the year, Acura stood as the only premium marque with positive performance, helped by the entry-level ADX...
The Zeekr 009 has been a major feature of the luxury electric car market in recent years, a market that has seen significant changes in the last few years. Zeekr 009 is not just any other SUV/sedan. It is a luxurious electric vehicle developed by Zeekr, Geely's brand. Rather, it's a full-size luxury electric MPV that's intended to provide limousine-quality...
BMW Group has officially unveiled the first concept of the BMW Alpina. It is called Vision BMW Alpina and is a luxurious masterpiece in a coupe body, powered by a V8 engine. It uses the same chassis as the 7-series. The place where this concept has been unveiled is at the Villa d'Este Concours d'Elegance. The concept introduces a fresh...
Volkswagen pulled the ID. Buzz from the American market after the 2025 model year, and the electric van skipped MY2026 entirely. Now the German brand plans a return. Sales for the 2027 lineup restart later this year, and the range grows with a camper-oriented version aimed at overnight travel. The Tourer also receives Overnight Mode software designed around campsite use....
The German brand's performance division, BMW M, has unveiled BMW M Ignite, a revolutionary pre-chamber ignition technology. Starting this summer, the M2, M3, and M4 cars will have inline 6-cylinder engines with this technology, which will be more efficient at greater loads. A new technology will be installed in a number of BMW M performance cars with inline 6-cylinder engines...
A new all-electric C-segment SUV will be developed by the German automaker, Opel, in collaboration with the Chinese firm Leapmotor. Russelsheim will be responsible for the design and creation, while Spain will host the assembly. Some whispers have been circulating recently that Stellantis and Leapmotor are well into the planning stages of a new electric Opel vehicle. All of a...
A 60-minute film focused on Alex Zanardi’s return to endurance racing has been released on YouTube. The documentary, titled “No Limits - Impossible Is Just a Word,” arrived online shortly after his passing on May 1 at his home in Padua, Italy. He was 59. Zanardi built his name in racing long before that story took shape. He claimed CART...
Nissan is in the midst of another mega change in its operations in Europe, as it announced that it is going to streamline production in its big manufacturing plant in the United Kingdom. The focus of the decision is its old plant in Sunderland, where one of the two production lines is soon to be closed. Although the factory will...
The legendary 24-hour race of the Nürburgring would present the spectacular Volkswagen R as a showcase in the year 2027. The crew in Warmenau is collaborating with Max Kruse Racing to develop a Golf R that has all-wheel drive, specially tailored to race on the track. An initial glimpse of the competition model has come out in an exciting new...
Range Rover has expanded its upper luxury line with a new SV Ultra version, presented as the highest point in the current SV family. The model arrives with two newly introduced cabin systems, both described by the brand as firsts, and both built around how passengers feel sound rather than only hear it. One system carries the name SV Electrostatic...
At the beginning of the 2026/2027 Formula E season, the German manufacturer will introduce its fourth generation of single-seaters. Porsche is one of the manufacturers that has just shown its electric model for the competition—the Porsche 975 RSE. It is anticipated that the Formula E powertrains of this year would generate 805 horsepower when operating in Attack Mode. In addition...
Ford reached the top tier of the United States market during the first quarter, together with General Motors and Toyota Motor North America, though the quarter did not bring strong news across every model line. Ford closed the period at 457k vehicles after an 8.8 percent decline. General Motors dropped by 9.7 percent, while Toyota Motor North America stayed near...
Nissan has placed another old performance name back into discussion, this time through comments from Richard Candler, the company’s global corporate product strategy chief. The topic surfaced soon after fresh optimism around the future of the Nissan GT-R, and the next badge mentioned was the Nissan Silvia. Candler told TheDrive that the company is "really deeply looking at the sports...
McLaren has made the formal announcement of the new person who will be in charge of design. Kemal Curic, the designer of the previous model of the Mustang, had served at Ford for a fair share of time. At the British producer of high-performance automobiles, there is a new person in charge of design. This team was formerly referred to...
The new Project Nightingale has officially been unveiled by Rolls-Royce. Only by invitation to existing customers of the brand, this is a production concept that will be replicated in 100 copies. Officially unveiled, the latest special creation from the British luxury car manufacturer has arrived. Project Nightingale is a new exclusive creation, a series concept that will be produced in...
A new electric city car from Kia has been officially confirmed. Launching officially next year, the new EV1 model will compete with vehicles like the Renault 5 E-Tech. A new electric model is being prepared by the South Korean firm. The Renault 5 E-Tech, Peugeot e-208, and Opel Corsa Electric are electric vehicles that this subcompact class car will compete...
When a tire company is declared the Official Race Tire of a one-make championship, the argument here is simple. All drivers in the grid, in all cars, every round, have confidence in that tire to go to the extreme. No cover behind the differences in setups, no other compound options. The tire either provides uniform grip, heat, and predictability to...
Nissan is making another go round with the X-terra and new information released at the 2026 New York International Auto Show is indicating an expanded powertrain strategy than initially indicated. The reintroduced SUV, now projected to come in 2028, now seems to be heading towards two mechanical choices, with an internal combustion model coming first, followed by a hybrid model...
Porsche has just announced the availability of one of its newest and rarest variants based on its 992-generation GT3 Touring. Technically, the new car is still very similar to the usual offerings from the existing catalog of Porsche. The 2027 911 GT3 90 F. A. was unveiled on December 11, 2025, and designed as an homage to Ferdinand Alexander Porsche...
Ford has added another visual package to the European Ford Mustang Mach-E lineup, this time bringing the California Special badge to the GT version without altering its performance figures. The idea is not new inside Ford history—California Special models first appeared in 1968, originally created to acknowledge dealers in the Golden State who helped early Mustang sales surge—but now that...
