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Article SummaryThe XB7 Manufaktur is a limited farewell edition capped at 120 units for the U.S. and Canada, priced at $181,550 — a $24,000 premium over the standard XB7.Two exclusive Frozen matte colors (ALPINA Green and Blue), 23-inch Classic forged wheels, and a 1980s-inspired decal give the SUV a distinctly retro character.A next-generation XB7 based on the G67 X7 platform is expected later this decade, potentially offering both six- and eight-cylinder options alongside a possible fully electric variant.As of January 1, 2026, BMW ALPINA operates as a sub-brand of the BMW Group, aiming to rival Mercedes-Maybach. But before new models…

The new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe adopts a triple-screen layout. The center display is angled toward the driver. Three rotary switches let the driver adjust the vehicle’s behavior. Last year’s wild GT XX concept gave us a first taste of Mercedes’ first electric vehicle developed from day one by AMG. Before you bring out the pitchforks, we haven’t forgotten that the performance subsidiary has had EVs in the past, most notably the SLS AMG Electric Drive. There are also the more recent EQ-badged cars tuned in Affalterbach, but all were originally Mercedes models before getting the AMG treatment. Less than…

The Tesla Model Y L is coming to Australia in 2026, giving the American brand a three-row SUV option Down Under for the first time in several years.The launch of the stretched Model Y derivative had appeared a fait accompli, given it appeared in Australian Government approval documents in February.However, Tesla Australia has now confirmed the vehicle’s launch – though it has stopped short of confirming when during 2026 it will arrive.Tesla Australia also hasn’t released pricing and specifications as yet.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.The Model Y L will…

Article SummaryThe F31 BMW 330i Sports Wagon is the last 3 Series wagon ever sold in the United States — BMW won’t be sending the new G21 Touring to America, making every F31 on the road a genuine piece of automotive historyThese cars sold in tiny numbers when new, which means clean used examples are rare, still reasonably priced, and owned almost exclusively by enthusiasts who actually cared for themThe F3x design language combined with the wagon roofline gives the F31 a character and quirkiness the sedan never had — and on American streets today, it turns heads the way…

In recent recall news, about 19,573 Acura models and 45,562 Hondas have been recalled due to separate software defects that have affected the reverse camera display and the instrumental panel, which may go blank when the vehicle is in operation. The entire recall largely covers 2024 model-year vehicles and includes 2024 Honda Prologue and 2024 Acura ZDX. Photo By Honda: 2024 Prologue Photo By Honda: 2024 Acura ZDX From the documents filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a defect in the software causes the instrument cluster and center infotainment display to go blank while the vehicle…

Cupra (and the Volkswagen Group as a whole) is really starting to up its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) game, but if you’re like us you might be wondering how its PHEV powertrain tech stacks up when it comes to Australia’s vast travel distances.We’ve finally had a chance to get the new 2026 Cupra Terramar VZe through the CarExpert garage, and the plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV’s impressive 110km electric-only driving range and 0.5L/100km combined fuel consumption claim have been begging to be challenged.But a week of commuting in dreary Melbourne traffic wouldn’t have done it justice, so when an opportunity to drive…

BMW stands as one of the very few legacy automakers still deeply committed to hydrogen fuel-cell technology, but fans hoping to see that commitment reach an M-badged performance car will need to temper their expectations. For Drive Australia, Frank van Meel, head of BMW M, has made clear that while the division hasn’t ruled hydrogen out entirely, the engineering reality makes it a distant proposition at best.Packaging Is An IssueThe core problem comes down to physics and packaging. A hydrogen fuel-cell system capable of delivering genuine performance output requires multiple stacks working in concert, each demanding its own thermal management…

The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid starts at $42,920. That’s $2,340 cheaper than the previous model. Toyota also introduces new Woodland and GR Sport variants for the PHEV. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is a bargain. Not only is the base, now-hybrid-only model cheaper than the previous hybrid, but the plug-in-hybrid model also undercuts the previous PHEV by a few thousand dollars. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid starts at $42,920 for the base SE model with the $1,420 destination fee included. The previous RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid was $45,260 to start, with a mandatory $1,395 destination fee. That’s a not-insignificant difference of $2,340. Toyota…

Years back when you could ask me about Xiaomi, I just knew them as manufacturers of budget smartphones and smart home equipment. Now the manufacturer has been working on manufacturing electric cars, and one of them is the SU7, which is in the Grand Turismo. The SU7 paved the way to the brand’s new Vision Gran Turismo, which is a sleek two-door electric hypercar that is now built for the digital circuits of Gran Turismo (Grand Turismo 7 video game), which is widely ranked to be the best racing simulator out there. The Xiaomi Vision GT follows in the footsteps…

Say hello to the battery-powered Mazda 6e liftback, the Japanese manufacturer’s long-overdue return to the electric vehicle (EV) market.It’s been more than two years years since the brand’s first attempt at a mass-produced EV, the MX-30 small electric SUV, was discontinued in Australia. But what you see here is a much more advanced and, to be frank, compelling effort at producing a global EV that can compete with its now well-established rivals. First time around, Mazda tackled the challenge of developing an EV alone, designing and building the MX-30 in Japan. This time, Mazda has teamed up with its Chinese affiliate…