Well, we knew this was going to happen someday. Nearly six years after Volkswagen ditched hard buttons and switches in favour of haptic touch controls, the company has had an about face, promising to bring physical controls back into its cars. The proclamation was made by design boss Andreas Mindt in an interview with Autocar,…
The next-generation BMW 3-Series lineup will feature an electric option The electric 3-Series will use the Neue Klasse platform and likely be badged as the i3 The electric 3-Series will follow a Neue Klasse-based electric X3 arriving in 2025 BMW has been hyping its Neue Klasse family of electric vehicles for a while, but the…
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JoshBryan/Shutterstock There are no two ways about it, General Motors’ LS1 V8 engine is an automotive icon. The raw American motor has been ripping up drag strips and terrorizing neighborhoods for almost three decades now in cars like the C5 Corvette and the Chevrolet Camaro. Across different…
By James Broughton, March 15, 2025 Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri highlighted McLaren’s pre-season testing form by securing a front-row lockout at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix qualifying session. Norris narrowly pipped his teammate to pole position. The top 10 positions were separated by less than a second—a clear sign of a competitive season ahead….
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The mid-size SUV slots in Jeep’s range between the Compass and the Grand Cherokee. It looks like the new Wagoneer S, but has a squarer back and ICE powertrains. Stellantis hinted Jeep could ditch the controversial Cherokee name for the MY26 SUV. Jeep dealers will happily sell you a Grand Cherokee in regular and L…
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Australia’s new car market houses an eclectic mix of automotive brands from all corners of the globe. There are the Japanese staples – Toyota, Mazda and Mitsubishi, just to name a few – as well as European giants including Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. Then there’s the new wave of manufacturers arriving from China, led…
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We had to wait until today for BMW to confirm the name of its first modern Neue Klasse model. As previously reported by BMWBLOG, the all-new electric SUV will keep the “iX3” moniker alive for its second generation. Compared to the CLAR-based outgoing model, its replacement will sit on a dedicated platform developed entirely for…
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Unveiled in 2010, the Ferrari 599 GTO pays homage to its renowned predecessor, the 250 GTO, and serves as a bridge between Ferrari’s past and future. Limited to just 599 units, the 599 GTO quickly became a coveted gem among collectors, showcasing Ferrari’s expertise in engineering front-engine supercars that rival their mid-engine counterparts. The exterior…
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A motorsport development in northern New South Wales has received a significant funding boost ahead of its initial opening scheduled for mid-2026. A substantial $150 million in funding has been secured for Black Rock Motor Resort, a planned racing and enthusiast facility in the Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales that’s set to open…
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Despite how many automobile brands are out there, customer loyalty still exists. You can see that when you take a walk through your neighborhood and go past the house with only Fords in the driveway. Jay Leno has vehicles from multiple manufacturers, but he’s been faithful to McLaren for decades. He has one of the…
