BMW M CEO Frank van Meel said he would ‘love’ a new M1. It has been nearly 50 years since BMW produced the last M1. BMW had planned to launch a successor in 2022, but it launched the XM crossover instead. The legendary BMW M1 might have only been around for a … Read more
Aston Martin Vanquish S, 2006, 16k, £89,995 ‘You ever think about how all the good s*** is gone,’ laments Richie in FX’s hit series, The Bear. Now, he was talking about restaurants (amongst other things), but he might very well have been discussing supercars. They are faster and cleverer than ever, of course. But not … Read more
As near as makes no difference, the M3 versus C63 war has been waging for 20 years now, with 4.0- and 6.2-litre versions of each – those were the days! – arriving in 2007. And while that can seem like ancient history in the mid-2020s, there’ll be no separating old adversaries in the future, either: … Read more
I worry about the future of smaller car firms. With so much new technology to invest in and develop and new rivals flooding the market, the relative minnows are getting squeezed. That’s why, like many of its contemporaries, Mazda is increasingly reliant on partnerships, sharing development with Toyota and Changan. Such deals give a firm … Read more
Amble One beach buggy revealed as a neighborhood electric vehicle. It has a 60-mile range and a top speed of over 40 mph. Pricing starts at $25,000 with deliveries in 2028. If you live near the water or anywhere golf carts are prevalent but want a vehicle that’s more unique, there’s a new option about … Read more
Whatever happened to depreciation? There was a time when it was car buyers’ main concern. Now, not so much. Perhaps the popularity of PCP finance deals is the reason. With the car’s minimum future value guaranteed, a vague promise of equity at the end of the term to put towards the next one and lower monthly … Read more
Toyota executive believes quality, durability, and reliability are the company’s strongest assets. The strong dealer network and after-sales support have also contributed to the company’s success. However, the ascension of Chinese brands is spectacular. With a little over 10.5 million cars sold in 2025, Toyota (including Lexus) retained the global sales crown for the sixth … Read more
Most European premium brands, including BMW and Porsche, have suffered badly in China in recent months, but not all. JLR was actually bullish about its future in the country at its recent investor day held in June. So how did a company that has experienced well-documented problems in the world’s largest car market in recent years … Read more
Ten years since the first reports emerged, grille badges that incorporate the radar unit used by their ADAS systems are still being stolen from some Volkswagen vehicles, with victims paying out hundreds of pounds in repairs. In 2016, owners took to social media to report how thieves were prising the grille badges from the latest VW … Read more
The reborn Pajero/Montero will feature a digital Multi Meter. It displays vehicle pitch and roll angles, altitude, and more. Mitsubishi will reveal the new off-roader this fall. It’s been precisely a month since Mitsubishi announced the surprising return of the Pajero (aka Montero in some markets). It revives a moniker last used in 2021, but one with major … Read more