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A hotter Honda Prelude Type R is far from imminent after a spokesperson from the Japanese automaker poured cold water on the idea when questioned by the media.The Prelude name will return to Australia in 2026 for the first time in 25 years with the new sixth-generation model, presented at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo last October and scheduled to land mid-year.The sole Prelude powertrain shown so far is a slightly more potent (147kW/315Nm) version of the 2.0-litre hybrid drivetrain with an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT), as found in the Civic and best-selling CR-V SUV.The new Prelude uses…

In the latest episode of the BMWBLOG Podcast, we keep it simple: three big test drives, one conversation — and (briefly) one very confident cat. Episode 16 is all about recent seat time, from a soaked racetrack in South Carolina to sunny southern Spain, ending with real-world impressions of BMW’s newest super wagon.We start with the BMW M2 CS, after Nate’s track day at Michelin’s Laurens Proving Grounds… in absolutely brutal weather. With standing water on parts of the course, BMW even swapped the cars off their Cup tires and onto Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber. Despite the conditions, the…

Changan is developing a new rotary engine called the R05E. The new engine will be used specifically for the ‘low-altitude economy.’ It makes 71 horsepower and revs to 6,500 rpm. Production kicks off in 2027. The Wankel rotary engine is the stuff of legends: a compact, high-strung, ultra-smooth motor with a single triangular rotor at its heart. Mazda, of course, is a pioneer of the Wankel engine, using it in cars like the Cosmo, the RX-7, and the 787B race car. But this new rotary engine doesn’t come from Mazda—as with most technological breakthroughs as of late, this one is from…

The KGM Musso 4×4 ute has been revealed in South Korea ahead of production early next year and Australian arrivals planned for the middle of 2026.The new-generation Musso, codenamed ‘Q300’, brings a more modern, squared-off look in line with the Musso EV and the Torres SUV, both of which launched here in 2025.The new Musso, however, uses a different platform to its showroom siblings, in the form of an upgraded version of the existing Musso’s ladder-frame chassis and coil-spring rear suspension.The class-leading Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux also use a ladder-frame chassis – with both using platforms dating back to…

From the outside, the BMW 750iL High Security looks like the most respectable kind of late-’80s power move: a long-wheelbase E38 7 Series, squared-off and formal, the sort of car that blends into a line of black sedans outside a hotel without anyone giving it a second glance. That’s the first clue. The real genius of the High Security wasn’t that it was armored. It was that it was engineered to appear unarmored—because in the world it was built for, visibility can be vulnerability.It was 2000 when BMW developed the 750iL High Security at a moment when the definition of…

The Chevrolet Corvette is an unbelievable value, with a price-to-performance ratio that puts some exotic European brands to shame. The Corvette ZR1, the ultimate iteration of the eighth-generation model, isn’t cheap, but it is cheaper than the Ferrari 296 GTB—and it’s faster in a quarter-mile drag race, too.   The Corvette ZR1 produces 244 more horsepower than the 296 GTB for about $175,000 less to start, while being about four-tenths of a second quicker down the track.  The Chevy has the twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter LT7 V-8 engine making 1,064 horsepower and 828 pound-feet of torque, with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox sending…

I said in an earlier Hyundai Tucson review that I think the Elite grade with the N Line pack was just about the sweetest spot in this range.But that was for the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and all-wheel drive combination, which has since been dumped by Hyundai. So has the turbo-petrol 1.6-litre unit with all-wheel drive, which was a real zinger.So that means your choices for a Tucson are now restricted to a 2.0-litre petrol with front-wheel drive, or a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol with hybrid tech, which is what’s tested here. It’s available with front- or all-wheel drive.It’s clear the Tucson range…

MINI’s Tesla Supercharger access story is finally becoming real for U.S. owners and in this article, we’ll give you a full guide of the charging experience. If your vehicle supports Plug & Charge, charging your MINI can start automatically when you plug in. And instead of forcing owners into a separate Tesla membership, MINI ties Tesla Supercharging into the brand’s existing charging ecosystem: Tesla’s network is integrated with Shell Recharge-supported networks, so you can access and start charging at Tesla Superchargers using your Shell Recharge account directly inside the MINI App.Confirm CompatibilityFirst, confirm your MINI is actually compatible. This part…

Chevrolet is reportedly working on a new Corvette Grand Sport. The new Corvette will have a 6.7-liter V-8 engine. That engine could make its way to other GM performance cars. The Corvette Grand Sport is expected in 2027. General Motors is spending a boatload of money on a sixth-generation small-block V-8 engine. That new motor will power an assortment of vehicles, including the Chevrolet Corvette. It should also come in two sizes, which means the company’s iconic sports car could get an even larger engine. According to a new Corvette Blogger report, citing information from GM’s Parts Book and “a…

Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, is doubling down on the company’s strategy of utes, vans and emotional vehicles, as well as its policy of partnerships over acquisitions.In an interview with La Nacion at the automaker’s plant in Pacheco in Argentina, Mr Farley was asked about his childhood in Buenos Aires, where he was born and lived until nine as his dad ran the local Citibank outpost.He also talked about his 17 years at Toyota, where he helped to launch the original Yaris in Europe. After joining Ford in 2007, he agitated for Ford to launch the European-developed Fiesta into the…