In the market for a fast yet practical high-performance mid-size SUV? Either the recently-announced 2022 BMW X3 M Competition or the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio are a great place to start. They both feature a potent twin-turbo six-cylinder engine offering reasonable economy and outstanding performance, and they both offer proper […]
Year: 2022
BMW to acquire Alpina brand, help transition to new regulations
BMW Group has expanded its brand portfolio, acquiring the rights to legendary tuner and manufacturer, Alpina, so it can secure its long-term future. You’ve probably heard of Alpina. It’s a renowned BMW tuner that has held close ties with BMW for decades, and in the past few years or so […]
2022 Aston Martin V12 Vantage previewed, debuts March 16 (video)
Aston Martin is getting ready to unveil its new V12 Vantage, which will likely be the last 12-cylinder sports coupe from the brand. Yep, sadly, V12s will not last much longer on the new-car market. This is due to ever-tightening emissions laws being introduced to try and help reduce the […]
No new 2023 Subaru WRX STI coming, iconic rally model killed off
In news that will probably be very disappointing to WRX fans, Subaru has just confirmed there will be no new WRX STI for the next generation. Instead, Subaru Tecnica International will focus its energy on developing future performance technologies. The new-generation WRX has been unveiled and will go on sale […]
Electrified manufacturing costs set to soar as nickel prices double
Skyrocketing prices of nickel look set to present another set of challenges for auto manufacturers producing electrified vehicles, after prices for the metal quadrupled in the space of a week. Price action for nickel has been so volatile in recent days that the London Metal Exchange actually suspended trading after […]
Lexus & MINI top 2022 JD Power Customer Service Index in the USA
Lexus and MINI have taken the top spots in the 2022 JD Power Customer Service Index study in the USA, with authors of the report noting significant staff shortages and supply chain issues presenting a set of ‘unique’ challenges for the industry. JD Power’s index, now in its 42nd year, […]
2022 Mercedes-Benz Vito now on sale in Australia, adds OM 654 diesel
Mercedes-Benz Australia has given its Vito van range an update for MY2022, adding its relatively new OM 654 turbo-diesel powertrain for the flagship variant, while the Valente people-mover has been renamed the Vito Tourer. Set to hit Australian roads by the middle of this year, Mercedes’s smallest commercial van has […]
Meet the 750kW/1200Nm Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster
Jaguar is celebrating the launch of Gran Turismo 7 with the launch of a stunning concept for the game, the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster. You can think of it as an all-digital version of the iconic D-Type, showcasing Jaguar’s theoretical technical breakthroughs. Launched as an all-digital design and engineering […]