Someone Once Stole The Shift Knob From BMW’s $20M McLaren F1 GTR
BMW maintains the car as part of its USA Classics Collection. Every 10 years, the McLaren F1 GTR requires a major service. Some knob stole the shift knob several years…
Every Third Porsche Sold In Europe Last Year Was Electric
EVs had a 33-percent share in total Euro sales. For the first time, PHEVs and EVs outsold ICE cars in Europe, reaching 57.9 percent. Taycan demand fell by 22 percent.…
‘Ford Racing Can’t Be A Marketing Department:’ Ford’s CEO On The Business Of Performance
Ford had a big week at the Detroit Auto Show, unveiling a new high-performance Mustang and Bronco, and previewing the season ahead for several racing-related initiatives. Ford’s once-disparate motorsports operations…
These Luxury Car Brands Were The Top Sellers In 2025
BMW was America’s best-selling luxury brand in 2025. BMW outsold Lexus by 18,637 units. Cadillac moved up to become the country’s fourth best-selling brand, ahead of Audi. BMW outsold every…
The Car Brands You’ll Recognize On The F1 Grid In 2026
If you’ve recently tuned out of Formula 1 because it felt like dirty air was being talked about more than overtakes, then it might be time to rekindle the love.…
Audi’s New F1 Boss Is A Real Gearhead. Here’s Why That Matters
Audi’s F1 project will be led by Jonathan Wheatley. Wheatley is a former mechanic-turned-team boss with championship-winning experience. Wheatley grew up in racing and tinkers on his classic Audis and…
‘We Were Wrong’ About Axing An Important Gas Model
Former CEO Oliver Blume candidly admits the strategy didn’t work. The first-gen Macan dies this year. A replacement isn’t coming until 2028. As of January 1, Oliver Blume is no…
A Century Later, This Historic Italian Automaker Is Back
In 2026, the name Itala will make its return to European roads. The DR Automobiles Group recently announced that it had acquired the historic Italian brand, which wrote some of…
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…