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Recounting the last day of the Huayra being built was almost years back; the Italian-manufactured car was retired to make room for the Utopia. Surprisingly, Huayra is back as Huayra 70 “Trionfo” and serves as a tribute to Horacio Pagani’s 70th Anniversary. Its life began back in 2011 when it succeeded the Zonda and lastly confirmed to have a 2024 model. In the New revealed Huayra, everything is new except for its doors and window frames, which have been carried over from the standard car. The new features include dual-point headlights that look like they are derived from the Pagani…

The increasing cost of living in Australia is forcing a majority of car owners to push back or decrease vehicle maintenance – with some abandoning vital repairs entirely.A new study from Canstar reveals 57 per cent of Australian households delayed, reduced, or cancelled their car-related expenses in 2025.Almost half of the 2700 owners surveyed admitted to having either postponed or skipped a schedule car service, while 28 per cent put off buying a brand-new model – and 17 per cent scrapped plans to buy a new car entirely.Worryingly, a quarter said they were neglecting necessary repairs on their vehicle, including…

It must’ve been a tough day at the office for those tasked with picking the colors for six brand-new M5s. Two sedans and four wagons have joined the press fleet, and it’s nearly impossible to choose a favorite. We’re told the goal was to select paint finishes that blend retro flair with modern appeal.For example, the G90 Le Mans Blue is a nod to an E39 M5, also part of BMW UK’s press fleet. Over the years, we’ve covered several special cars from the local lineup, including a V10-powered E60. An honorable mention also goes to the M5 30 Jahre…

BMW opened the order books last September, and it’s already raising prices. The iX3 is now €2,000 more expensive in Germany. US pricing still hasn’t been finalized, but BMW claims it’ll cost around $60,000. Well, that was quick. BMW is already increasing the starting price of the second-generation iX3, mere months after the vehicle’s official debut. When the wraps came off at the IAA Mobility Show in September 2025, order books also opened across Europe. The first modern Neue Klasse model initially cost €68,900 in its domestic market, but that’s no longer the case. BMW has quietly updated its German configurator…

The 2027 Mercedes Benz S-Class has been unveiled and now introducing new updates to the Mercedes Benz flagship sedan. While the automaker describes this as a mid-cycle refresh rather than a generation change, the engineering revisions are substantial. According to Mercedes, over half of the vehicle’s components have been renewed or revised, marking the most extensive update of this kind in the model’s history. ​Despite the heavy mechanical and digital reworking, the exterior sheet metal remains largely unchanged from the generation that debuted back in 2021 when it made its debut. Instead, the 2027 model relies on advanced lighting technology…

JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) is in discussions with Chery centred around producing the Chinese automaker’s vehicles at one of its plants in the UK.According to the Financial Times, the two firms are in the early discussions, which are being facilitated by the British government. Members of the government, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, are currently in China for a series of wide-ranging trade negotiations.The UK government has a set a target for the local auto industry to produce 1.3 million cars per year by 2035. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders estimates manufacturers in the UK made just 738,000…

BMW is currently putting the finishing touches on the new X5 ahead of the G65’s launch later this year. If you need a third row, you’ll have to wait until next year for the X7 G67. Munich intends to push the full-size luxury SUV further upmarket in more ways than one.We’ve already reported that the flagship luxobarge is set to receive standard soft-close doors and optional automatic doors, similar to those of the 7 Series. Additionally, ventilated and massaging rear seats are planned, along with a new entertainment system for passengers relaxing in the back.A new report from a BMW…

Lexus sold 882,231 cars in 2025. Demand grew by four percent. North America accounted for nearly half of sales. Compared to other automakers, Lexus took its sweet time crunching the numbers for 2025. That no longer matters, as Toyota’s luxury division is now happy to report record sales. Over the past 12 months, deliveries grew by four percent to 882,231 units. North America was by far the largest region, accounting for nearly half of global shipments: 408,070 units, or 7.5 percent more than last year. Lexus grew in virtually all major markets, except Europe, where sales fell 2.3 percent to 80,686…

Genesis has launched their new concept, the X Scorpio, that’s powered by a V8 engine making up to 1100 horsepower and 850 pounds-feet of torque. That’s a different move compared to other concept cars launched, as most of them only preferred EVs over combustion engines. Apart from the V8 Engine it rides on a set of 18 inches beadlock and fited with custom 40 inch tires electrifying its performance it also comes with set of motorsport grade brembo breaks. They have fitted a suspension that lifts the X Scorpio concept above the ground, giving it the power to make high…

The Volvo XC90 and EX90 are the brand’s flagship models, but the Swedish marque is keen on stepping up a size to take on the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7.During a briefing last week in Stockholm, CEO Håkan Samuelsson told the media demand for three-row SUVs continues to grow in the US and China. In a subsequent chat with Automotive News, he went further, stating, “Bigger SUVs, that is something we’re looking into.” Mr Samuelsson cautioned such a vehicle has yet to be green lit.Volvo XC90If such a car were to be given the go-ahead, it’s likely it will be…