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After a six-hour flight from Tokyo, I landed in Chengdu — the capital of Sichuan province and home to more than 20 million people. It’s a city that doesn’t rush to impress you. Life here moves slower. The streets are full of teahouses, the smell of hotpot is everywhere, and people play mahjong well past […]

2026 is shaping up to be a turning point for BMW. The company faces a volatile global economy, new competition from EV upstarts, and the challenge of keeping its “Ultimate Driving Machine” spirit alive in the digital age. Yet inside this uncertainty lie enormous possibilities. With the Neue Klasse architecture, next-generation AI systems, and rapid

Fueled by a completely renewed lineup, MINI USA’s sales through September jumped 24.6% to 21,862 cars. To maintain that momentum, the BMW-owned brand reintroduced the Oxford Edition earlier this year, cutting $4,000 from the starting price of the three- and five-door hatchbacks. Now, this value-focused trim is also available on the Countryman, which receives the

When BMW previewed the updated M Hybrid V8 a few months ago, all eyes were on the downsized grille. After all, how often does a new BMW debut with smaller kidneys? However, there was more to the 2026-spec race car than its redesigned signature design trait. The initial images released at the end of August

The day before, I’d been behind the wheel of a BMW M3 Touring — wide, fast, and a little out of place in Tokyo’s narrow streets. The next morning felt completely different. I swapped brute power for something smaller and far more suited to the city: two MINIs and a plan to escape toward Hakone,

BMW’s engine plant in Steyr, Austria, has officially entered the next phase of its shift toward electrification. After launching full-scale production of the iX3’s (NA5) electric motor earlier this year, the facility has now started pre-series production on a second assembly line dedicated to new high-performance e-motors. The company’s press release avoids naming any future

Nov 8, 2025 9:45 AM EST Add us on Google Key Points Porsche patented ‘tunnel operating mode’ to enhance driving experience through sensory and aural effects. The system offers both thrilling and quiet tunnel modes, including noise cancellation and synthetic EV sounds. The concept highlights Porsche’s commitment to emotional as well as technical aspects of

Nov 8, 2025 9:30 AM EST Add us on Google Key Points The 2026 BMW X1 lease starts at $499/month with $4,899 due at signing. In xDrive28i guise, it offers 241 hp, standard AWD, and practical luxury features for its class. BMW’s 330i is a similarly priced lease option with more power and performance. This

Nov 8, 2025 9:15 AM EST Add us on Google Every Kia EV Gets a $10,000 Discount Just as September saw the $7,500 EV tax credit get axed, carmakers are jumping on the discount bandwagon to ring up sales. The latest entrant is Kia, offering a $10,000 customer cash discount across the company’s entire EV

Nov 8, 2025 9:00 AM EST Add us on Google Key Points No Type R-powered Honda Prelude will be produced, including no manual transmission option. Chief engineer Yamagami says the Prelude’s goal differs from Type R’s power and performance. A Prelude Type S is possible, channeling its predecessor’s SiR version. Sorry Folks, It’s Not Happening