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The next-generation BMW X7 could be getting one of the most talked-about features in the luxury car world. Speaking with Autoblog, Michael Keller, Vice President of Product Management Americas for BMW Group US, hinted that the BMW Theater Screen — currently exclusive to the 7 Series sedan — could eventually make its way into BMW’s largest SUV. “You have to think about the interpretation of something like [the theater screen] and how it would fit in the vehicle,” Keller said. “There is a new X7 coming. So perhaps you could do something like that eventually.” Of course, this is no…

Hyundai will publicly test its next-generation high-performance N engine during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The engine has ‘improved power and response characteristics.’ The current turbocharged 2.0-liter engine makes 276 horsepower in the Elantra N.   Next month, Hyundai will begin publicly testing its next-generation high-performance N engine. The automaker is putting the motor in two Elantra N race cars that will compete in next month’s 24 Hours of Nürburgring. The automaker said it wants to validate the new powertrain’s “performance and durability in extreme conditions,” but specific details remain elusive. All Hyundai will say about the next-gen engine is…

Lynk & Co has marked its 10th anniversary by pulling the covers off its GT Concept, a low-slung electric coupe promising big performance.While exact details of the GT Concept haven’t been announced, Lynk & Co claims the vehicle can cover the 0-100km/h sprint in the “two-second range,” and has a front/rear weight distribution of 49:51.Measuring 4780mm long, 2000mm wide, and 1330mm high, the GT Concept is roughly as long and wide as a Lamborghini Aventador, but around 20mm taller than a Toyota GR86.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.Aerodynamics are a big part…

When the first modern MINI rolled off the line at Plant Oxford on April 26, 2001, nobody knew quite what to make of it. BMW had bought the wreckage of Rover six years earlier, inherited this small, scrappy British brand with an absurdly outsized reputation, and somehow decided the right move was to keep it alive. Twenty-five years later, that bet looks pretty smart.The original Mini — lowercase, two syllables, no frills — was born in 1959 from Sir Alec Issigonis, an engineer who looked at a traffic-choked Britain and figured out you could fit four adults, a boot, and…

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,196 hybrid models because they could lose power while driving.   The DC-DC converter could fail due to a fault in the boost control software.   JLR does not have a remedy for the issue and is currently developing a fix.   Jaguar Land Rover North America has issued a major recall for 170,169 hybrids that could lose power while driving. The vehicles have a DC-DC converter that can fail due to a fault in the boost control microchip. According to the recall report, within 10 seconds of the failure, the vehicle will display a…

The Suzuki Jimny is a car that never really seems to go away.The three-door version of the iconic compact off-roader has been off-sale until very recently, when Suzuki rolled out a raft of safety upgrades and brought it back to life – but that hiatus didn’t mean Suzuki stopped selling the Jimny entirely.Unaffected by previous safety issues was the five-door XL version, which apart from a brief production pause flew Suzuki’s Jimny flag until its short-wheelbase sibling was back in fighting form.It hasn’t received any upgrades, though, and prices continue to rise. On test here is the 2026 Suzuki Jimny XL…

The new BMW 7 Series is about as pioneering as it is polarizing. With its more chiseled exterior design comes a variety of new technology inside, courtesy of a new iDrive system inherited from the Neue Klasse cars. BMW pulled back the sheet on the car less than 24 hours ago at a location the brand thought perfectly appropriate for: Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal in New York City, New York. The opulent surroundings prove a perfect match for the facelifted 7 Series’ uncompromising design.The BMW 7 Series: Live in AmericaBMW’s refreshed flagship sedan marks a turning point for…

Ford CEO Jim Farley said he’s no longer paying attention to Tesla.   He notes that the company does not have an updated vehicle.   Ford is benchmarking itself against BYD, China’s best-selling automaker.   For the last decade or longer, Tesla has set the bar for electric vehicles. Even though the brand has been around since the mid-2000s, launching the Lotus-based Roadster in 2008, it wasn’t until the 2010s that the rest of the industry started to pay attention. But according to one CEO, Tesla isn’t as competitive these days.   Ford CEO Jim Farley has spoken at great…

A partnership between Ford and Chinese automaker Jiangling Motors Co (JMC) has been axed after ongoing losses totalling at least ¥750 million (A$153m) since it was announced in January 2022.According to Ford, the Jiangling Ford Automobile Technology (JFT) joint venture was created to “accelerate growth of Ford’s passenger vehicle business in China”.However, a Jiangling Motors report published in 2025 confirmed the JV accumulated even higher losses of ¥2.3 billion (A$480m) over four years, with its revenue falling 45.4 per cent last year alone.According to Chinese news outlet Soho.com, the JV has now been liquidated. Ford has not made any official…

In a market increasingly defined by nostalgia and scarcity, this sale lands somewhere between astonishing and inevitable. A virtually untouched BMW M3 Coupe Competition Package just traded hands for a staggering $205,392 before fees — or $212,892 all-in — setting a new benchmark for the platform. And yes, the details matter here. A lot.Meet the E92 M3 That Sold For $200K+The E92 M3 that delivered a record-breaking sale price is truly a time capsule. It’s a single-owner example, originally ordered through BMW’s European Delivery program — a detail that already elevates its provenance. For many enthusiasts, European Delivery represents a…