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Porsche sales are down 15 percent compared to 2025. The company sold just 60,991 worldwide between January and March. Sales continue to decline in key markets like China and North America. Porsche is off to a slow start in 2026. In the first quarter, the sports car maker delivered 60,991 vehicles worldwide—down 15 percent compared to the same period last year. Much of the decline is tied to weak demand in China and North America, particularly for the company’s electric vehicles. At the same time, Porsche is dealing with some self-inflicted challenges, including questionable strategic decisions. Entry-Level Gap Photo by: Porsche…

Mazda’s first rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y is arriving here in September 2026, wearing a sharp price tag.The 2026 Mazda CX-6e lineup will open at $53,990 before on-road costs, undercutting the base Model Y by $4910, the base BYD Sealion 7 by $1000, and the base Zeekr 7X by $3910.Mazda is also giving the first 1000 customers who pre-order an entry-level CX-6e GT a free upgrade to the flagship Azami, worth $3000.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.Like the related Mazda 6e liftback, the mid-size electric SUV was developed…

Article SummaryBMW’s M2 Dakar April Fools’ concept sparked genuine enthusiasm — the same reaction that eventually made the M3 GT3 Touring a real car.The Porsche 911 Dakar proves buyers don’t need to go off-roading to want an off-road special; they just need to want the idea of one.A limited run of 50 cars, or even a single ride-experience build, would cost BMW relatively little and generate outsized marketing value.Every year, BMW M rolls out an April Fools’ gag and every year, the internet does the same thing: laughs for about three seconds, then spends the next week in the comments…

Jeep will unveil a new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk later this year.   The previous one had an air suspension, skid plates, and a limited-slip differential.   The new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk will likely feature Jeep’s new, 324 -horsepower Hurricane 4 Turbo engine.   Jeep has announced it will unveil a new Grand Cherokee Trailhawk later this year. Details are scarce now, but it will likely feature upgrades and enhancements similar to those the 2023 Grand Cherokee Trailhawk received.   Jeep added underbody skid plates, an air suspension, a disconnecting front anti-sway bar, and an electronic limited-slip differential to that vehicle.…

Audi has abandoned its plan to cause widespread confusion by renaming all of its combustion-powered models, though not before launching the A5 Sedan.Despite its name, the Audi A5 Sedan – which replaced the A4 Sedan and A5 Sportback last year – is technically a Sportback and not a Sedan. That’s because this BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class rival is a five-door liftback, not a four-door sedan.Audi has called it a sedan anyway, perhaps because it looks like a sedan… oh wait, it really doesn’t. It looks like a liftback. A fairly handsome one too, despite its somewhat overwrought front-end…

Article SummarySpring efficiency hits 3.2 mi/kWh, bringing real-world range back in line with BMW’s EPA estimate of 290–312 miles.The air suspension and near-silent cabin make the iX the top EV SUV for road trips — a family of four with five days of luggage had zero complaints.A loaded iX xDrive45 at $65–$70K is still the right buy over the incoming iX3 if comfort and long-distance ease are your priorities.A few months ago I wrote about spending a brutal Chicago winter with the 2026 BMW iX xDrive45 — no home Level 2 charger, no preconditioning, temperatures bottoming out at -10°F. The…

Ferrari consulted medical experts and NASA about the car’s acceleration.   The automaker did not want to disturb the passengers.   The Luce will sprint from zero to 62 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds.   Ferrari is readying its first electric vehicle and needed some help developing it. It collaborated with LoveFrom, the creative collective founded by Sir Jony Ive, Apple’s former design chief, to design the cabin. The automaker also had to reach out to NASA to ensure the EV’s acceleration didn’t disturb the passengers.   In an interview with Autocar India, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna told the…

BYD is rapidly expanding its local lineup, and the Seal 6 slots in as a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) passenger car lineup.Available as either a sedan or wagon (Touring), the Seal 6 is now available to order. Priced at $34,990 before on-road costs in sedan guise or $39,990 before on-roads as a wagon, the Seal 6 is Australia’s cheapest PHEV sedan and wagon.Not only that, but the Seal 6 sedan is $5000 cheaper than the similarly sized Toyota Camry, which uses a conventional hybrid powertrain.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.It narrowly…

Article SummaryThe electric M3 (ZA0) makes the natural fiber composite roof standard equipment, with the panoramic sunroof available as an option instead — reversing the logic of previous M3 generations.The flax-based NFC roof, developed with Swiss firm Bcomp, is stronger than carbon fiber while reducing production CO2e by approximately 40 percent.The ZA0 M3 launches in March 2027 with a quad-motor setup, 800V architecture, 100+ kWh battery, and an estimated 450–500 miles of WLTP range.BMW’s sustainability-meets-performance story is taking a significant step forward with the upcoming electric M3. According to new information by the usual BMW insider ynguldyn, the ZA0-generation M3…

A new video shows Aston Martin testing a mysterious new prototype.   It has a Formula 1-inspired design that includes a Halo cockpit protection system.   It sounds like it has a hybrid V12 engine, just like the Valkyrie.  A short TikTok video has left us scratching our heads. It allegedly shows Aston Martin testing a new hypercar that looks as if the automaker crossed its Formula 1 car with the Valkyrie.   The clip provides no real details about the vehicle, which shows it coming off an undisclosed track. It has a single seat with a Halo cockpit protection…