BMW isn’t getting rid of stalks or the volume knob But the iDrive controller in current BMWs is dead Every BMW, regardless of powertrain, will feature the same infotainment system in concept Hours after debuting the next-generation iDrive at the 2025 CES in Las Vegas in early January, BMW executives sat down to spill someContinue reading “BMW boss: Screens disconnect you from the road”
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2025 Volvo EX40: Rebranded XC40 Recharge starts at $52,500
Volvo EX40 is the new name for the Volvo XC40 Recharge, starting with the 2025 model year The Volvo C40 Recharge will also become a Volvo EC40, though not until the 2026 model year The Recharge designation will also be dropped from Volvo’s plug-in hybrids With the arrival of its new EX30 electric subcompact crossoverContinue reading “2025 Volvo EX40: Rebranded XC40 Recharge starts at $52,500”
Electric Defender proving too difficult package
Land Rover has been hinting for years at launching a Defender powered purely by batteries, but using the current Defender platform won’t be possible, a senior executive at JLR has revealed. In an interview with Autocar published on Jan. 21, Lennard Hoornik, JLR’s chief commercial officer, said an electric version of the current Defender has…
Polestar 2 to receive direct replacement under new CEO
Polestar’s top-selling 2 compact liftback will receive a direct replacement The redesigned 2 is anticipated to arrive before the end of the decade Polestar plans to move into Volvo dealerships in some markets to help increase its sales footprint Swedish electric performance marque Polestar will launch a direct replacement for its top-selling…
2027 Mercedes-Benz V-Class EV spied for first time
A redesigned Mercedes-Benz V-Class is due in 2026 as the first model on the Van.EA dedicated EV platform The new V-Class is likely the luxury midsize van Mercedes previously confirmed for the U.S. market The Van.EA platform will eventually underpin all Mercedes vans Mercedes-Benz has been spotted testing a prototype for its next V-Class midsize…
Lewis Hamilton spends his first day at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has made the switch from Mercedes-Benz AMG to Ferrari The 40-year-old F1 veteran will be chasing his eighth title with Ferrari On his first day, he was greeted by an F40, his favorite supercar according to Ferrari Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton has officially begun his tenure at Ferrari, one year after makingContinue reading “Lewis Hamilton spends his first day at Ferrari”
Seinfeld’s Porsche 917 from “Le Mans” fails to sell despite $25M bid
A Porsche 917 used for filming of “Le Mans” didn’t sell at auction despite a $25 million bid The car is one of three 917s used for filming and the example owned by Steve McQueen The car’s current owner is celebrity Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld More than half a century ago Porsche unveiled a carContinue reading “Seinfeld’s Porsche 917 from “Le Mans” fails to sell despite $25M bid”
Lamborghini not interested in restomods or continuation cars
Lamborghini has no plans to capitalize on the strong demand for its classic cars by building new ones Lamborghini is committed to respecting its heritage and doesn’t want to modify the past Lamborghini also won’t give its classic cars modern upgrades, a practice known as restomodding Lamborghini’s classic car department, Polo Storico, has the…
EV startup Canoo goes bankrupt
Canoo, once a promising startup with a unique electric vehicle and orders from the likes of the U.S. Postal Service and Department of Defense, has filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The company announced it filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 17 in a court in Delaware. This will result in a court-appointedContinue reading “EV startup Canoo goes bankrupt”
Porsche 917 from “Le Mans” fails to sell despite $25M bid
A Porsche 917 used for filming of “Le Mans” was passed in at auction despite a $25 million bid The car is one of three 917s used for filming and the example owned by Steve McQueen The car’s current owner is celebrity Porsche collector Jerry Seinfeld Porsche more than half a century ago unveiled aContinue reading “Porsche 917 from “Le Mans” fails to sell despite $25M bid”
