The fourth-generation Suzuki Vitara has been with us now for 10 years, and it doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. NOTE: This is an updated version of a review that was published in July 2024. There have been no major changes to pricing or specification since publication. It’s worth noting that the production of the…
One of the best reasons to keep an old car on the road is the unique factor. Anyone can walk into any BMW dealership, almost anywhere, and pick up a 3 Series that’s more or less identical to any other new M3 on the road today. But keeping an older car alive—or even better, bringing…
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The End of the Road. One of the most epic drives we can never take. 10 miles up the twisty State Route 39 in Southern California, a road popular with night drifters and speed junkies, a graffiti covered steel barrier blocks the way. That’s all you get, 10 miles. The End. While the…
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Automotive China’s leading EV manufacturer, BYD, is taking electric vehicle charging to a new level with the launch of its ultra-fast charging system. The company claims that its latest flash-charging technology can fully charge its newest EVs in just five to eight minutes—comparable to the time it takes to fill a gasoline-powered vehicle…
The ultimate 991 collection at no reserve. As the collector car market continues to soar with exclusive examples and renowned collections being offered by some of the top auction houses, the automotive world has witnessed some truly incredible events that will cement themselves in history. For RM Sotheby’s, auction events like its $31M ‘The Junkyard:…
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Mercedes-Benz is planning the roll-out of humanoid robots and new artificial intelligence (AI) software across its US and European manufacturing lines to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and save money. The Apollo robots from US-based company Apptronik and AI software from Google’s DeepMind are currently being tested at the car maker’s Digital Factory Campus at its…
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Wagons are back, baby. The BMW M3 Touring is just about the best one-size-fits-all solution to going fast, practically. Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety 2025 BMW M3 Competition Touring When Drive Managing Editor Trent Nikolic drove the BMW M3…
A surprising sighting near Hyundai’s Namyang R&D Center in South Korea was found by an AutoSpy reader. A Xiaomi SU7, the Chinese brand’s high-performance electric sedan, was spotted bearing Hwaseong vehicle testing plates—indicating that Hyundai might be benchmarking the model for their own research and development purposes. This discovery raises several intriguing questions: What exactly…
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The Porsche 911 has something for a wide variety of performance car fans. There’s the Carrera for those who might be getting their first 911. The Carrera 4 models come with the additional traction of all-wheel drive. Cabriolets let in the sunshine while the S variants let out more power and sound. If a blend…
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling 13,769 VW and Audi electric vehicles because of a battery issue—but not with the high-voltage battery packs that drive these vehicles. The recall of 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 and 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback models focuses on the charging system for the 12-volt battery. This can prevent…
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