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Hypercar Ownership Hits Different It does not take a rocket scientist to know that owning a hypercar is expensive. Still, the actual cost can be shocking when it is laid out on paper. This Mercedes-AMG One listed for sale on RM Sotheby’s is said to have received routine “Service A” maintenance for €37,610, or about $44,100 at current exchange rates, despite having only 185 km (115 miles) on the odometer. That can help explain why some hypercar owners choose not to drive their vehicles, which ine

A Reasonable Starting Price The 2027 Volvo EX60 arrives in the United States in late summer, and this car is a huge deal. It's the first Volvo to ride on the company's SPA3 800-volt architecture, which promises super-fast charging and impressive range. Volvo just announced official pricing for the P6 RWD and P10 AWD versions, and they both undercut the EX60's closest rival, the 2027 BMW iX3 ($61,500). Volv

BMW M CEO Frank van Meel said earlier this year that "the manual doesn't really make sense" because of how it impacts torque (and fuel consumption), adding that it's becoming more difficult to develop manual gearboxes for contemporary requirements. Until then, we can still have some fun manual Bimmers, including the latest from the M division: the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter. "We" refers to the United States and Canada; those are the only countries getting this special edition, but it's bittersweet

The Short-Lived Murano Hybrid For most of its life, the Nissan Murano was offered with a V6 engine. While four-cylinders were also available, one would typically associate it with six, and it's only in its current iteration that it opted for the downsized turbo route. At the moment, it's not offered with a hybrid, either. However, the midsize crossover was once available with an electrified powertrain. By short-lived, we mean it lasted only one model year and was sold in 2016. It was powered by

The ‘Fluttering Hood’ Lawsuit Over 2022 Outlander SUVs Mitsubishi Motors North America has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit involving certain 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander models, which are accused of having defective hoods that could flutter, shake, or partially open while driving. Plaintiffs alleged the hood assembly was prone to excessive movement at highway speeds, creating safety concerns for drivers who experienced violent hood vibrations during normal operation. The settlement received

Europe's foremost vehicle safety organisation, Euro NCAP, functions much like America's NHTSA and IIHS, which independently crash tests new cars and rates them on a scale of one to five stars so buyers know what they're actually getting into. Euro NCAP technical director Richard Schram told Drive that some brands are deliberately targeting fewer than five stars to keep costs down. The clearest example he gave was Dacia, a budget-focused brand that clearly doesn't aim for five stars. Instead, it

The Sienna's Fancier Cousins Minivans may have a domesticated image in America, but it's a different matter around the world. Many markets have tapped the potential of the luxury minivan market, and for Toyota, it's paying off big time. In Japan and parts of Asia, Toyota has been in the posh minivan game for over 20 years. It started with the Alphard, and eventually added the Vellfire as a 'sporty' alternative. Park an Alphard or a Vellfire next to a Sienna, and those models look and feel like L

Last weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the SCCA ran two days of Hoosier Super Tour races and we’ve got the livestream replay right here! These are some fun SCCA regional races and feature some cool cars that look like they would be a riot to drive near their limits. Check out the livestream replay below and let us know which ones you most want to drive. Video Description: The 2026 Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour heads east to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for Rounds 11 & 12 of the se

A Defining Design Some design elements are made out of necessity and are taken up by the cultural zeitgeist after years and years of consistency. Think about BMW's Kidney Grille, or Porsche's bug-eyed, low-hood, rear-engined layout, or whatever's tickling the fancy of the current designers of (insert-Chinese-brand here). Speaking of, Geely may own Volvo, but being almost a century old, it has a lot of history to draw on. That, and nobody else seems to be giving a nod to Norse Mythology in the i

BYD has won a significant legal victory against a Chinese EV blogger, with a court upholding a ruling ordering the creator known as "Long Ge Talks EVs" to pay roughly $293,000 in compensation and issue a public apology. The blogger released an apology video this week, admitting that his earlier content discussing repairs to BYD battery, motor, and electric-control systems lacked verified technical evidence and damaged the company's reputation. The ruling ordered the blogger to stop the infringem

Obsolete Time has shown us that automakers are willing to experiment with in-car features. Some of these features that have been adopted are now common across all cars, while others are victims of the constant evolution of technology. Back in the day (meaning the previous decade), Subaru introduced a 3G connectivity system for its cars, which enabled owners to use certain features. Since 3G network connectivity has long been discontinued, these owners are stuck with unusable technology, which re

Finally, a Glimpse of the Cabin Hyundai has been working on the next Tucson since last year, with camouflaged test mules popping up overseas for a while now. We’ve seen hints of the new exterior, but the cabin has remained a mystery – until these latest images surfaced. The new spy shots, courtesy of Korean Car Blog, finally pull back the curtain on the Tucson’s interior. The centerpiece is a massive screen that dominates the dashboard. There’s also a new steering wheel, redesigned seats, and up

BMW is set to introduce the fifth generation of the 1 Series hatchback in 2028, featuring both electric and hybrid powertrains. The cheapest way into a new BMW in many markets where it’s sold, the 1 Series has typically blended driver-focused dynamics with a more upscale air than the average hatch. The all-new model will continue this tradition, but it will adopt the design language and technologies of other Neue Klasse BMWs. The question is: Will BMW finally sell the 1 Series hatch in the U.S.,

Nissan's latest survival strategy might just be one of its most radical yet. Faced with bleeding market share and persistent losses in Europe, Nissan is actively considering using Chinese-developed platforms to underpin its future European electric vehicles. The revelation comes directly from Nissan’s newly minted CEO, Ivan Espinosa, who took the helm a year ago to pilot the struggling Japanese automaker through a sweeping corporate restructuring dubbed "Re:Nissan." Speaking at an industry summi

A Nürburgring Weapon For The Street BMW introduced its first hybridized high-performance M model with the XM in 2022, which eventually led to the most powerful M car ever in Label Red form. But for enthusiasts who still prefer performance without electrification, that formula may not be as appealing. Before that era arrived, the Bavarian automaker built a track-focused version of the F82 M4 called the GTS, representing pure ICE engineering insanity – and one of the approximately 828 M4 GTS units

A Common Weak Spot Among Midsize Trucks Trucks today are a lot more polished than they used to be, but the back seat still isn’t where you’d volunteer to sit. That’s doubly true for midsize pickups, where engineers are always fighting for every inch of space. Unlike SUVs, pickups have to deal with a three-box layout consisting of the engine bay, passenger cabin, and cargo bed. The bed itself creates a hard limit behind the rear seats, which usually means upright seatbacks, tighter legroom, and a

Remember the Cressida? For those born in the 2000s, you'll be forgiven for not knowing the Toyota Cressida. It was introduced in late 1976 and spanned four generations, ending production in 1995. In essence, it was the export market version of the Mark II sedan sold in Japan. After repeated attempts to sell the Crown in North America, Toyota's flagship sedan, the Cressida, had proved fruitless. One can also say that the Cressida was the precursor to what would eventually become Lexus. Back in th

Full-Size In A Small-Car World Needless to say, the Ford F-150 has long been among the best-selling models in the U.S., with the Chevrolet Silverado right in the same neighborhood. Elsewhere, however, that is not the case. In many parts of the world, full-size trucks are far less common, with midsize pickups like the Toyota Hilux, the global counterpart to the Tacoma, being the go-to. Still, a report from Motor1 states that the F-150 is going on sale in Europe, where many roads are far narrower

Wyoming's late-season storm is in its final and most damaging phase. The Weather Prediction Center had flagged this storm as a high-probability winter weather event days in advance. As of Monday morning, nine zones remain under Winter Storm Warning from NWS Cheyenne and NWS Riverton until 6 PM MDT tonight, with up to 20 inches of snow still forecast for the Snowy Range and 50 mph wind gusts across the I-80 corridor. NWS Cheyenne describes travel through the Sierra Madre Range as "very difficult

The late-season Pacific storm that hit Wyoming overnight has now expanded into Colorado. NWS Denver has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the high terrain of northern Colorado above 9,000 feet, with up to 18 inches of snow forecast for Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range through 9 PM Monday. A separate Winter Weather Advisory covers the I-70 corridor and the major mountain passes south of the warning zone, where 4 to 12 inches is expected. NWS Denver explicitly notes that "th

Lamborghini at 63 Lamborghini celebrated its 60th anniversary, er, three years ago. Still, we think it's a brand worth talking about. While it seems that Lamborghini is at an all-time high, it wasn't always that way. Those well aware of the brand's history would know that it went through a period of uncertainty, and it took a while to achieve lasting stability. With that, we're listing down the cars that got things started for Lamborghini, brought it back from the brink, and made it as strong as

The American industrial complex is getting a military makeover. Facing a massive bottleneck in domestic military manufacturing, the Pentagon has launched high-level talks with Detroit’s automotive heavyweights—including Ford’s Jim Farley and General Motors’ Mary Barra. The mandate from Washington is simple: it’s time to see how civilian automotive platforms, assembly lines, and factory floors can backstop the nation's heavily strained defense base.

Trouble In 4xe Land The reliability concerns surrounding the 4xe plug-in hybrid powertrain have haunted some Jeep owners, and this case reported by StacheD Training shows why. This Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe owner was left dealing with a financial burden after her vehicle experienced thermal runaway, and now, neither Stellantis nor her insurer, State Farm, appears to be giving her an easy time. StacheD Training shared a video of the parked Grand Cherokee 4xe releasing smoke as the thermal runaway u

Getting Smarter About Aerodynamics Most cars get aerodynamic add-ons for one of two reasons: performance or efficiency. Sports cars use splitters, wings, and diffusers to stay glued to the road at speed. But for hybrids and EVs, it’s all about squeezing out more range by cutting drag wherever possible. Apparently, one of the latest vehicles to receive an active aerodynamic trick is also one of the world’s best-selling SUVs: the new-generation Toyota RAV4. Hidden under the RAV4’s front bumper is

New Era Raging Bulls Lamborghini has always been a brand with an air of flair and drama. As a supercar maker, it prioritizes extreme-looking cars backed up by extreme performance. Having been in the business for so long, it has also gotten used to going with the trend without sacrificing what makes Lamborghini unique. With electrification a main consideration for modern mobility, Lambo adapted by introducing the new era of its supercar lineup. The Revuelto and Temerario take the tried-and-tested