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Coming next year, the fifth-generation X5 will offer an impressively diverse lineup. In addition to the usual gasoline, diesel, and plug-in hybrid options, the “G65” will also get two electric versions. There’s the battery-powered iX5, followed in 2028 by an already announced hydrogen variant.But wait, there’s more. New spy shots reveal BMW is also expanding the luxury SUV’s M Performance lineup. Alongside a pure gas version akin to today’s X5 M60i, there will also be a plug-in hybrid. Spotted at the BMW Test Center at Nürburgring, the camouflaged prototype flaunts a quad exhaust system. It was also seen plugged in…

Consumers have flocked to crossovers and SUVs, and automakers have chased the money. Most have killed off small sedans and their hatchback variants, including Kia. With the launch of the third-generation Forte, Kia discontinued the five-door version in America, but that’s changing for 2026 with the K4 Hatchback, which is shockingly cheap.   The Kia K4 hatch comes in three trims: EX, GT-Line, and GT-Line Turbo. The base model starts at $26,085, and that includes the $1,195 destination charge. That’s $2,700 more than the entry-level LX sedan and only $500 more than the four-door EX.   The GT-Line starts $1,000 more…

The last Jaguar to use an internal combustion engine rolled off the production line in Solihull, England, last Friday as the company rebuilds itself as an electric vehicle-only brand.The final vehicle was a black F-Pace SVR – powered by a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol engine – which the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club said was given to the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust in Gaydon.No official announcement was made by Jaguar after the final build, which brings an end to all petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from the company, although Jaguar says it has enough F-Pace stock to carry it into 2026.It follows the…

In varying degrees, BMW will apply its new design language to nearly all models in the coming years. By the end of 2027, Neue Klasse will leave its mark on around 40 vehicles, including the 5 Series. Munich’s E-Class rival is due for a Life Cycle Impulse, but BMW won’t roll out the LCI the company originally planned. Instead, it will be more restrained, as suggested by spy shots we shared a few days ago.Compared to the drastically redesigned prototypes spotted earlier this year, the 5 Series appears to be taking an evolutionary approach. The camouflaged Touring, caught on camera…

Ram is gearing up for a return to the mid-size truck market. After more than a decade on the sidelines, the new model will take on heavy hitters like the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Ranger, and Chevy Colorado—and now we know what it will be called. Welcome back, Ram Dakota (formerly the Dodge Dakota). During a media event in Detroit, CEO Tim Kuniskis confirmed what many had already suspected: the company is reviving the Dakota name for its smaller truck. Kuniskis said the decision to bring back the Dakota name was a “no-brainer.” Ram Dakota Rendering by Motor1 Photo by: Theophilus Chin…

In Australia, if we may generalise for a moment, it seems like people movers (aka MPVs or minivans) have long been reserved for three types of buyers: those with particularly large families; hotels that need shuttles; and rental fleets.Try to convince a typical Aussie to buy one of these boxy vehicles rather than a trendier SUV and you’ll often be met with a look of disgust, no matter how much they enjoyed the Kia Carnival they rented on their last interstate holiday…People movers never reached the dizzying sales heights here that they did in markets like Europe and the US,…

In a move that brings gaming fantasy into the real world, BMW has unveiled a physical version of its latest virtual racing machine at BMW Welt. The BMW M4 GT3 EVO, which recently debuted in both Fortnite and Rocket League wearing an anime-inspired livery, is now on display through January 11th for fans who want to see the digital icon up close.The collaboration marks a significant crossover between automotive design, esports, and anime culture. Fortnite, Epic Games’ battle royale phenomenon with over 650 million registered players worldwide, and Rocket League, the physics-based soccer game where cars replace players, have both…

The single best-selling vehicle in America last year wasn’t a crossover or an electric car—it was the Ford F-150. Ford sold more than 765,000 examples of its flagship pickup, and it’s on pace for similar numbers in 2025. But while the F-150 dominates nationally, not all Americans drive trucks (though, plenty do). A new state-by-state breakdown by MotorTrend shows that, while trucks still rule the heartland, crossovers thrive in dense metro areas and electric vehicles are still hugely popular out west. Which Vehicle Rules Your State? The study analyzed sales data to determine the most popular vehicle in each US…

KGM has launched another electrified offering in the Aussie market – and this one is arguably the most important yet.Meet the KGM Torres Hybrid, a plug-free petrol-electric hybrid SUV with a powertrain that uses components from Chinese battery and EV giant, BYD.The Torres is an eye-catching machine, with its, er, peculiar design cues giving it a real point of difference in the market. But is this a mid-size SUV worth considering? Read on to find out.How much does the KGM Torres cost?There are two versions of the KGM Torres Hybrid on sale in Australia – and both share the same…

If you’ve ever used a car’s voice assistant and immediately given up because it felt like talking to a phone tree, BMW wants to show you a different approach at CES 2026. In Las Vegas (January 6–9), BMW is putting its next-generation cockpit on display in the new iX3, including Panoramic iDrive and an AI-powered Intelligent Personal Assistant. The headline, though, is the Amazon partnership: BMW says it will be the first automaker to integrate Alexa+ technology into its vehicles.BMW says the demo will be available at its booth in the Silver Lot in front of the South Hall at…