Organisers of the 2022 World Car of the Year have announced the top three finalists across six segments, with a Ford, Hyundai and Kia named as contenders for the top award. We’ll spare you the fluff and jump straight into it. Judges have whittled-down their list of podium finishers for […]
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Major car brands raided by EU regulators, potential cartel breaches
Some of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers have confirmed they have been raided by European Union regulators, as investigators determine whether or not they are in breach of antitrust and even cartel laws. EU regulators are investigating whether or not major carmakers have been colluding together in the collection and […]
2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio vs BMW X3 M Competition: Comparison
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 […]
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 […]
BMW M3 Touring wagon to debut mid-2022, previewed again (video)
Rumours are swirling that BMW is preparing to unveil an all-new G81 2023 M3 Touring wagon some time in the middle of this year. The news comes as the company sends out another sneak peek of the performance wagon on video. After a three-decade absence, BMW looks set to adorn […]
Manhart MH2 630 transforms BMW M2 Competition into 463kW monster
The BMW M2 Competition is pretty much the perfect rear-wheel drive track day thrasher, right out of the box. But in case you want more, Manhart has come up with the MH2 630 upgrade pack. As we know, the M2 Competition features the S55 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six engine from the […]
BMW i7 prototypes undergo acoustic tests to ensure supreme comfort
BMW is continuing development of its all-new i7 fully electric luxury sedan, and has recently finalised acoustic and electromagnetic compatibility testing in its special lab in Munich. The i7 will be BMW’s sixth fully electric model, following the i3, i8, iX3, i4, and iX, but it won’t be the last. […]
Subaru tops 2022 Consumer Reports manufacturer rankings
Subaru has taken out the top spot in the latest Consumer Reports manufacturer rankings, edging-out last year’s winner, Mazda, to become the king for 2022. The rankings come from independent customer advocate group, Consumer Reports, who compares everything from cars to smartphones and fridges. In the context of cars, the […]