Does It Have A V8 Engine?
The new BMW X5 will gain a V8 engine in 2027. It will be available in an M Performance version, likely an X5 M60. The twin-turbo, 4.4-liter V8 is likely…
Does The Ferrari 12Cilindri Have A Manual?
Ferrari debuts the 12Cilindri Manuale with a ‘Manuale By-Wire’ system that mimics a gated manual using a dual-clutch gearbox. It adds a real clutch pedal and shifter, letting drivers manually…
Nissan Gives The Frontier A Star Spangled Makeover
Nissan Frontier 250th Anniversary Edition revealed for America’s birthday. Only 2,500 will be built in July. Available at no cost on the Pro-4X trim level. As the United States of…
Hyundai Could Be The Next Automaker To Go Hybrid-Only
Hyundai could make some models hybrid-only, like Toyota. A few vehicles, like small hatchbacks, could keep internal-combustion powertrains. Hyundai’s hybrid vehicles are already outselling combustion ones. Toyota recently decided that…
Christian Von Koenigsegg Says No To Electric Vehicles
During a visit to Koenigsegg’s factory in Sweden for the unveiling of its latest Lego project dedicated to the Sadair’s Spear, I asked Christian von Koenigsegg a question that’s more…
Toyota And Nissan Admit Their American-Made Vehicles Aren’t Up To Japanese Standards
Japanese automakers are now selling American-made vehicles in their home country. Nissan and Toyota are warning buyers that the quality of these vehicles might not match expectations. Both warn buyers…
Porsche Wants Bigger Profits, Even If It Sells Fewer Cars
Porsche CEO reveals plans to reduce production capacity. Michael Leiters believes costs spiraled out of control. The 718 Boxster and Cayman are still coming back. 2023 was Porsche’s best year…
Scientists discover vast hidden structure beneath Antarctica’s ice
Researchers have identified a massive hidden geological feature beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, revealing a previously unrecognized connection between some of the continent’s largest buried landscapes. The newly recognized…
Gas Porsche Macan Production Ending This Summer
Porsche will end production of the ICE-powered Macan this summer. The company is stockpiling as many vehicles as possible. Porsche expects sales of leftover inventory to continue in 2027. After…
Why The Manual Gearbox Is Disappearing And What’s Driving Its Decline
Against all odds, BMW is holding dearly to the manual gearbox. BMW M is working on a solution to pair its increasingly powerful engines with a manual. The manual gearbox…