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In the mid-2000s, before turbocharged BMW engines became commonplace, BMW crafted the S85 engine, a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 that found a home in the E60 M5 sedan and the E63 and E64 M6 coupe and cabriolet, respectively. Its 8,250-rpm redline produced a sonorous wail, the likes of which have never been repeated in any M car — but that's about to change. The first-ever all-electric BMW M car is fast approaching, and while this, as a concept, is bound to infuriate some purists, the magici

A $50,000 Market Isn’t Built for Everyone The US new-car market just crossed a line few expected: the average price for a new vehicle now sits above $50,000. Ten years ago, that would have sounded impossible. Trucks and SUVs are leading the charge, buyers are picking higher trims, and tech features that used to be optional are now standard. That pricing reality is starting to strain the market. Monthly payments are climbing, loan terms are stretching to 72 or even 84 months, and middle-income bu

The reintroduction of the Chevrolet Bolt was a big deal last year, given the popularity of the older model and the lack of attainable EVs. Starting at just $27,600, it’s currently the cheapest new EV you can buy in the country, undercutting the most affordable Nissan Leaf by over $2,000. But the new Bolt won’t be around for long, as GM has already confirmed when the small EV will end production, confirming the manufacturer’s initial statement that this would be a limited-run model. Here’s how lo

A Short-Lived Entry into a Crowded Segment The Dodge Hornet debuted a few years ago as the American brand’s contender in the crowded small SUV market. Under the skin, though, the Hornet shared almost everything with the Alfa Romeo Tonale – same platform, same powertrains, both built in Italy. That close connection ended up hurting the Hornet more than helping it. Last week, Dodge made it official: the Hornet won’t be back for 2026. That wraps up the nameplate after only three years. But the Horn

A Gymkhana Star Meets British Ultra-Luxury At first glance, Travis Pastrana and Bentley seem like they belong in entirely different automotive universes. Pastrana is synonymous with calculated chaos in gymkhana runs, rally stages, and stunts performed inches from disaster. Bentley, meanwhile, trades in old-world craftsmanship, hand-stitched leather, and refined excess. Yet in Supersports: FULL SEND, the unlikely pairing somehow makes perfect sense. Shot entirely at Bentley’s historic Crewe campu

Aznom’s latest concept car is the antithesis of quiet luxury. Called L’Epoque, this Italian-built electric limousine is the automotive definition of excess, and it wears that label with pride. Where many modern electric cars chase restraint, this one leans hard into spectacle, recalling the mindset behind the Cadillac Sixteen and the old-school bravado of the Duesenberg Model J. We've seen everything from a Batmobile-inspired sports car to talk of ultra electric camper vans and an electric Audi

Crash Safety Tests Matter Crash safety tests are one of the best ways to see how cars sold in the US really hold up in protecting their occupants when things go sideways. While missing out on an IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ doesn’t mean a car is unsafe for daily driving, the tests reveal potential vulnerabilities. For 2026, IIHS tightened the rules, focusing on rear-seat protection in its updated moderate overlap front crash test. Plenty of models made the cut and grabbed Top Safety

Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen can trace its roots back to 1962, and in the same decade, it first came up with its now-famous 20-spoke design, born from the desire to have something both striking and as ideal for distributing forces as the optimal five-spoke setup. Over the last six decades, the company has reinterpreted the basic formula over and over again, and in 2026, as BMW officially takes over control of the brand, more change is coming. A post recently shared on the BMW Alpina Instagram page

Over the years I’ve pulled a few engines apart that surprised me because they had damage inside that you would think might keep it from running, or at least running as well as it seemed to in the vehicle. On the other hand I’ve seen some with damage that seemed very minor at first glance but ended up being catastrophic. The worst things I’ve ever had to pull apart are engines that have broken and wedged parts and pieces together so nothing wants to come apart. But what if you can get the engine

Mitsubishi's Flagship SUV is Coming For Sure It's no secret that Mitsubishi is readying its return to the midsize SUV market. It was even an easter egg in one of the company's corporate videos recently, silently showing off its shadowy figure. There's a lot to be excited about here, given that it exited that segment about 20 years ago in America, and in 2021 for the rest of the world. Mitsubishi isn't naming the SUV officially just yet, though, but trademark filings over the years have suggested

things aren’t the way they were yesterday. Here, we’ll round up the biggest news stories of the last 24 hours on AutoBlog and divvy them up into bite-sized chunks that get right to the heart of the story, allowing you to go deeper if you want. Tesla takes home a win in court Getty In March 2022, a driver in her 2021 Tesla Model 3 lost control of her vehicle along Interstate 87 in

Far From the Freelander You Know Remember the Land Rover Freelander? It was the British marque's entry in the compact crossover class that was sold over two generations. The Freelander was introduced in late 1997, but only made its way to America towards the end of 2001. It had a bit of a rough time across the Atlantic, as it was persistently dogged by issues. It was discontinued in 2005 and renamed LR2 in 2008. The Freelander name carried on in the rest of the world, though, and it was eventual

Why Modern EVs Lock Out Owners The automotive industry has perfected a business model where selling a vehicle is just the beginning. Car manufacturers develop proprietary diagnostic tools, seal components so no one else can repair them, and make vehicle architecture as complex as possible. The result is that repair revenue flows back to dealerships, forcing owners to visit them even for minor issues. Students at TU/e Eindhoven University developed Aria, or Anyone Repairs It Anywhere, a modular e

BMW is taking a more localized approach with its next electric SUV, confirming it has developed a China-specific version of the upcoming iX3. The model is called the iX3 Long Wheelbase, and it is intended to meet Chinese market expectations for rear-seat space, cabin comfort, and digital integration, while still serving as a key rollout model for BMW’s Neue Klasse EV architecture.

This EV Roadster Targets Hardcore Drivers As electric vehicles become increasingly defined by large touchscreens, advanced driver aids, and software-led experiences, the SC01 is taking a very different approach. The 429hp Chinese electric roadster has been confirmed for Europe in a limited run of 1,000 units, and it arrives with a clear focus on driving rather than digital features. That approach places the SC01 at odds with long-held views from some of the industry’s most influential figures. T

According to Tesla, using its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) suite dramatically lowers the chances of being in a major or minor collision. The company’s data states you’ll have to drive around 5.1 million miles with FSD engaged before being in a major collision, whereas the U.S. average (including all vehicle makes) is just 699,000 miles. That’s just one of Tesla’s many safety claims for FSD, and now one auto insurer in the U.S. will be rewarding Tesla drivers with much lower premiums for using

Facts of the Case In March 2022, a driver in her 2021 Tesla Model 3 lost control of her vehicle along Interstate 87 in Yonkers, New York. Conditions at the time were snowy and icy, and the vehicle crashed into two medians as a result. The driver sustained injuries from the resulting crash, per the police report. Given the conditions at the time, traffic investigators concluded that the accident was caused by a combination of high speeds and an 'unsafe lane change.' There was no mention of what t

Tesla builds ideal daily drivers. Quiet, efficient, practical, and quick when you need it to be. That's why the sight of a towering carbon-fiber rear wing on a Model 3 seems so absurd. Yet, here we are. Unplugged Performance has unveiled a rear wing so aggressive it gives the new Giulia Quadrifoglio's wing a run for its money. And surprisingly, the ASCENSION-RR actually seems to serve a purpose, apart from looking ridiculous, of course. Sensibility Meets Silliness

Singer Vehicle Design is best known for its subtle yet exceptional reimaginings of the Porsche 911, but with the widebody, 700-hp DLS Turbo, subtlety has been dropped from the vocabulary. That said, the first example of this new run of extraordinary restomods aims to infuse some tact into the 9,000-rpm beast, with an ombré, transitional paint finish that helps conceal the extra rear width of the chunky but lightweight carbon fiber bodywork. Dubbed "Sorcerer" by its commissioning owner, DLS Turbo

A Today.com segment looks at a risk many drivers underestimate, the morning after. Reporter Vicky Nguyen goes to a test track to see how hangover symptoms can affect driving even when a person feels mostly normal, and the takeaway is that hangover effects can linger for much of the next day and quietly erode the skills that keep routine driving safe.

Unprecedented Demand Stellantis is moving to significantly expand HEMI V8 production after demand for the engine outpaced supply in 2025, according to Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis. In an interview with Mopar Insiders at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show, Kuniskis confirmed the automaker is increasing output following last year’s shortfall, when Stellantis was unable to build enough HEMI-powered trucks to meet customer demand. In 2025, Stellantis received roughly 50,000 HEMI orders but produced only about 30,00

The Market Has Spoken Mazda is delaying its first electric vehicle until 2029, but the brand has made an aggressive bet on hybrid technology. The numbers support this decision; the share of hybrids has gone from 3.1 percent to 16.3 percent in the last five years alone, according to a report from S&P Global. With the federal tax credits having expired, EV sales dropped significantly for almost all brands, and it’s clear that Americans are choosing hybrids over electric vehicles now. What’s mo

BMW has produced more influential car designers than most brands can name, from Chris Bangle to Henrik Fisker, with giant-grille-loving Adrian van Hooydonk leading the brand’s design direction since 2009. Now, another former BMW creative, Benoit Jacob, has resurfaced with a new project far from Munich. He is the man behind the design of the GAC Aion N60, a compact Chinese electric SUV that begs the question: Is this a rare instance of tasteful design restraint, or just another shape dissolving i

In 1999, Bugatti revealed the Veyron with extraordinary, almost unbelievable figures, kickstarting an automotive arms race that has not since slowed as the hypercar segment was truly born, and more than two decades later, Molsheim is paying tribute to its era-defining masterpiece — and the man who made it happen — with this, the Bugatti F.K.P. Hommage. The name is a deliberate tip of the hat to Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Karl Piëch, without whom the Volkswagen Group may have crumbled, Audi may have sur

The 2026 Detroit Auto Show was packed with new models and big brand storytelling, but one of the more unusual debuts came from DarkSky International. Instead of chasing more power or faster charging, DarkSky used Detroit to unveil DarkSky One, a concept car designed around a simple idea, driving at night should be built for darkness rather than fought with ever brighter lights.