Alpina Is Now BMW Alpina. Here’s What That Means
Alpina officially joins the BMW Group, ushering in a new era as BMW Alpina. BMW promises to preserve Alpina’s heritage while evolving the brand. The challenge ahead: maintaining Alpina’s unique…
‘It’s a Product Our Customers Really Enjoy’
Ford will continue supporting Apple CarPlay in its vehicles. The company says it prioritizes customers ‘choice.’ Other automakers, like GM, are moving away from CarPlay. General Motors took a lot…
Is Chevy Underrating the Corvette ZR1? The Dyno Says Maybe
Hennessey’s dyno test shows over 1,050 horsepower at the wheels. Minimal drivetrain loss hints at significantly higher crank horsepower. Real-world results suggest Chevy may be conservative with ZR1 ratings. The…
SEMA Is Fighting To Save America’s Local Race Tracks
Small tracks face closure from ‘nuisance’ complaints and redevelopment. SEMA is using its PAC and lobbyists to push protective legislation. Anti-nuisance laws would shield tracks that existed before nearby residents.…
Why McLaren’s Headquarters Keeps Showing Up in Hit Movies
For as fast as they are on the track, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown understands that Formula 1 teams are slow embrace the outside world. In the era of the…
We Actually Got a Chinese Rotary Engine Before GTA VI
Changan is developing a new rotary engine called the R05E. The new engine will be used specifically for the ‘low-altitude economy.’ It makes 71 horsepower and revs to 6,500 rpm.…
Monthly Car Payments Hit a New High: $748
Car prices skyrocketed during the pandemic, and they really haven’t come down. Consumers are still paying outlandish sums of money on average for both new and used vehicles, and that’s…
‘We Need To Go to the US’
One thing that remains constant in the automotive industry is change, and there has been a lot of it in the last few years. Tariffs, Chinese electric vehicles, and government…
There’s a New Ford Lightning—But It’s Not Completely Electric
Ford’s electric vehicle lineup is about to look very different. To meet the ever-changing needs of the American market (and in an effort to combat slow sales), the Blue Oval…
Ford Says Half Its Lineup Will Be Electrified by 2030: 'This Is a Customer-Driven Shift'
Customers want choice, and Ford needs to follow the money. Source link