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BMW showed the Vision Future Luxury in 2014, and the first reaction most people had was simple: why doesn’t BMW build this? The proportions were right, the surfaces were clean, and it looked like a flagship without trying to shout. But the real reason the car is worth revisiting now isn’t just the styling. It’s how many details in this concept turned into themes BMW kept coming back to—especially on the 7 Series and other big, high-end models.The Grille That Got There EarlyIn 2014, BMW’s kidney grilles were still mostly restrained. Vision Future Luxury wasn’t. It pushed the kidneys larger…

It’s been over a decade since Suzuki stopped selling cars in the United States, attempting to move the Kizashi sedan, the Equator pickup, and the Grand Vitara SUV before throwing in the towel. But, Suzuki still builds new cars for other markets, cars we can’t have, like the five adorable concepts it’s showing off at next month’s Tokyo Auto Salon.    The first concept is the bite-sized Jimny SUV. It’s part of a collaboration with the video gam company Capcom, and it draws its design cues from the Monster Hunter franchise. Capcom released the game’s latest installment, Monster Hunter Wilds,…

2025 saw an influx of new auto brands and models to the Australian market, but also a raft of long-running nameplates head for the exit.The Jeep Grand Cherokee nameplate was withdrawn from the local market after 29 years, longer than the Mahindra Pik-Up (16 years), and the LDV V80, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and Toyota Fortuner (all offered here for 10 years).The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross wasn’t far behind, ending its eight-year run this year. Newer models axed in 2025 comprised the Toyota Granvia (launched here in 2019) and Volvo C40 (2021).CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here…

Depreciation curves have always made BMWs a solid buy on the secondhand market. But with 2026 arriving, there are better choices than ever. In recent years, BMW’s catalog has quietly created a perfect storm for enthusiasts: modern performance, genuine daily usability, and even general durability and reliability are hallmarks of the brand. As we look ahead, a number of late-model BMWs — many wearing M or M-adjacent badges — are sliding into price territory that would have seemed absurd just a few years ago. From compact coupes to V8-powered flagships, there are several models worth highlighting as models to watch…

Volvo is just months away from becoming an all-SUV brand in the United States. It’s hard to believe it has come to this, but the sole remaining wagon is going the way of the dodo. Order books for the V60 Cross Country will close in late January, with U.S. production ending in April. You might still be able to find the lifted estate at a dealer for a little while longer, but time is running out. The V60 Cross Country’s cancellation in the U.S. follows the demise of the V60 Polestar Engineered earlier this year. Looking at the glass half…

Ever have that feeling after you’ve unwrapped all your presents that something was missing?We feel a little bit like that at the end of 2025. The Australian auto market received plenty of presents in the shape of new vehicles from a raft of brands, but some exciting vehicles weren’t sent our way wrapped with a big bow.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.Some examples include:Acura RSXBYD Racco EVCadillac Escalade iQLCadillac Optiq-VDeepal L06Exeed ES GTInfiniti QX65Jeep CherokeeKia TellurideMitsubishi DestinatorMitsubishi GrandisNissan ElgrandRam DakotaTata SierraVolkswagen ID. Unyx 8Volvo XC70Yangwang U9 Track EditionHere are the…

It’s Christmas Eve here in the U.S., and I hope you’ve finalized holiday plans and got your tree looking as spiffy as possible if you choose to celebrate. Like many enthusiasts, in lieu of a White Christmas, I’d love to go for a drive tomorrow — although frankly here in the Pacific Northwest, that seems unlikely. Either way, it’s the perfect time to celebrate arguably one of the greatest gifts BMW has ever given the enthusiast: the BMW M Coupe. Or as you may know it, the “clown shoe.” And in fact, this particular shoe happens to be my very…

One thing that remains constant in the automotive industry is change, and there has been a lot of it in the last few years. Tariffs, Chinese electric vehicles, and government regulations have made long-term planning difficult, prompting many automakers to alter their plans on the fly. But not every company has been so easily dissuaded. Alpine, of all brands, could still launch in the United States.   The French performance brand first hinted at selling its cars in the US a couple of years ago. Alpine aims to expand its lineup to seven models and its reach to new markets, such…

The tradition of the Kasarani Super Special Stage will be dropped in next year’s edition of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya, marking a major shift in the event’s routes since its debut on the global calendar in 2021. Since 2021, Nairobi has been hosting the super special stage, serving as the ceremonial start of the rally, drawing a huge number of spectators from within the country and East Africa. This comes with other changes, with the rally week being shortened by one day and the shakedown stage pushed from Wednesday to Thursday in the morning. Nawisa, which is a five-kilometer…

Australia’s best-selling utes have been pitted against each other in one of the toughest industry tests for off-road vehicles.However, not all of those tested made it up the first time.The video, published on the CarExpert YouTube channel, was filmed on-site at The Springs 4×4 Park – located at The Glen in the Granite Belt of Queensland, south of Warwick.Within the park is Beer O’Clock Hill, considered one of the toughest off-road hill climbs in the country – allowing for consistent testing back-to-back within the confines of a private property.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a…