BMW is adding a new layer of transparency to its digital tools. Starting this month, the My BMW App and MINI App will give drivers access to personal carbon footprint data—breaking it down into emissions from both driving and vehicle production. According to BMW, this is one of the most requested areas of insight among…
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In 2025, prestige in the luxury automotive industry is not just about speed or badge power — it is about provenance and painstaking detail. As electric mobility continues to reshape the industry, a new generation of high-luxury vehicles is emerging with models that marry cutting-edge technology with the kind of craftsmanship once reserved for coachbuilt…
At a time when most automakers are rushing to embrace electrification, adding batteries and digital driving experiences, including on their high-performance models, Cadillac has chosen to defy the odds by continuing to build what is now the only V8-powered sedan still available with a manual transmission in 2025. While much of its German and Japanese…
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This all plugs into a central control unit, which uses data from the car’s various sensors to decide what each suspension corner unit should do. Clearmotion doesn’t use cameras because they are unreliable in less than perfect conditions, and lidar sensors are expensive and create too much data. To add in a predictive element, Clearmotion…
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Everyone is guilty of using a driveway to do a U-turn, but how far can you drive in before it becomes illegal? Photo: iStock/vgajic The driveway U-turn is a hot topic. Nearly everyone hates the sight of a random car in their driveway, yet we have all been guilty of using one to do a…
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In the quest to safeguard your Toyota Corolla Cross interior, it is important to get the right floor mats. Regardless of whether you put more value on durability, comfort, or stylishness, the debate commonly separates into three broad categories, including all-weather, carpet, and TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) floor mats. Your Toyota Corolla Cross needs the best…
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A few days ago, we shared the very first spy pictures of the next-generation Hyundai Tucson, the latest iteration of Hyundai’s best-selling SUV. Hyundai also plans to update its best-selling sedan, the Elantra, which will soon enter its eighth generation. The new Elantra was recently captured for the first time by our colleagues at ShortsCar….
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After 100 years, what comes next for Chrysler? New Forester Hybrid Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green,…
I admit I have loved the Pontiac Trans Am ever since I first saw the film “Smokey and the Bandit” as a kid. That black Trans Am with Burt Reynolds behind the wheel and Sally Field in the passenger seat became a car I always wanted. Sadly, for a number of reasons, I have not…
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This is the Benchmade Adira, it’s a drop-point folding pocket knife that’s made in the USA. Each blade is laser-cut from CPM-MagnaCut stainless steel, then hand-polished to a razor-sharp edge. The Adira was designed for use outdoors, specifically with fishing and/or hunting, but it’s a good general camping and adventure knife also. It has a…
