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The McLaren F1 is inextricably tied to BMW. One of the most legendary road cars in history uses a BMW-sourced S70/2 V12 engine that delivers equally legendary performance, developing 618 horsepower, screaming to 7,500 rpm, and allowing the machine to hit a top speed in excess of 240 mph. Keeping the power plant running in tip-top shape is no joke. And for those fortunate enough to be considering snagging a McLaren F1 of their own, nearly 30 years after the fact, regular maintenance is probably one of the highest priorities on the list. Perhaps predictably, BMW of North America played…

Toyota has been hinting at the MR2’s return for a few years. A mention of the iconic two-seat mid-engine sports car appeared in season two of Toyota’s Grip anime YouTube series last year, and now we have our best confirmation that the model might officially return. Maybe. Toyota has filed to trademark the MR2 name in Japan and the MR-S in Australia. The automaker filed both late last month, and the timing is interesting. Toyota teased a fourth GR model set to join the 86, Corolla, and Supra in the latest Grip episode, and earlier this year, it debuted a mid-engine…

The Kia Tasman has had a tumultuous start in Australia.Kia’s first ute was supposed to be a game-changing moment for the South Korean auto brand, but the reception to its – frankly – polarising appearance has meant sales haven’t surged in the way that Kia was probably hoping.But that might be more of an issue for private ute buyers, because for fleet customers this thing ticks almost every box possible.And in this entry-level Tasman S dual-cab 4×2 pickup, there’s a whole lot of appeal for business buyers. Plus, there are bargains out there…How much does the Kia Tasman cost?The Tasman…

BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive platform is the company’s most comprehensive redesign of its battery, power electronics, and charging systems since the original i3. Unlike earlier generations, which evolved through incremental changes, Gen6 introduces a new battery format, pack structure, voltage architecture, thermal concept, charging software backend, and energy-management strategy. It is a clean-sheet system shaped entirely by electrochemical limits, thermal behavior, and real-world charging data.800 Volt ArchitectureAt the core of the platform is a transition from a 400-volt to an 800-volt battery pack. The new pack uses cylindrical cells arranged in a cell-to-pack configuration without modules or structural struts. Removing intermediate…

The Ford Bronco lineup is growing once again. With the standard Bronco and Bronco Sport already available in the US—as well as the Bronco EV available exclusively in China—the Blue Oval will soon introduce a new Bronco plug-in hybrid. Unfortunately for American buyers, this one won’t be sold in the United States. According to Automotive News Europe, Ford will debut a new compact SUV in 2027 that carries the “Bronco” name. This model, though, will be smaller than the current Kuga (aka, the Escape in the US) and entirely different from the Broncos sold stateside. It will also be built…

When it comes to the best compact SUVs on the market, the Toyota RAV4 tops the segment list. For the 2026 Toyota favors hybrid powertrain and plug-in hybrid. The hybrid powertrain offers 236 horsepower, while the PHEV hybrid has up to 324 horsepower. The interior features a setup for up to five people and has plenty of space for the cargo. The 2026 RAV4 is expected to compete with hybrid versions such as the Honda CRV and Kia Sportage, among others. Power and Performance For the RAV4 hybrid, it’s powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine aided with two electric motors…

Audi has launched a new V6 turbo-dieselengine in the latest Q5 SUV as well as the A6 sedan, complete with the brand’s latest ‘MHEV plus’ mild-hybrid system and an electric turbocharger.Available to order now in select markets throughout Europe, the new V6 TDI engine is a 3.0-litre unit generating 220kW of power and 580Nm of torque – by comparison, the previous-generation 3.0 V6 TDI made up to 210kW/600Nm.However, Audi’s MHEV plus system adds a generator, belt alternator stater and a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery into the mix, which can add up to 18kW/230Nm when “starting off and overtaking”. Further,…

BMW is getting into the holiday spirit with a digital advent calendar. While that hardly qualifies as breaking news, there is a layer of secrecy worth noting. For each day of December, the luxury automaker has assigned a specific car. All the models shown in the video are EVs: the i5 M60 Touring, i4 M50, iX2, iX1, and i7. However, the vehicle reserved for December 24 remains hidden in the shadows.The Munich-based automaker invites viewers to decipher the car behind door 24. So, what could it be? It has an SUV-like silhouette and is likely electric, given that all the…

Ford finds its EV sales numbers in a tough spot. The news isn’t surprising, of course, as federal tax credits have disappeared. What is surprising, however, is the rise of gas-powered Mustang sales. In November, Ford sold nearly as many pony cars as it did EVs. I don’t just mean the Mach-E, but all electric Ford offerings combined. Mustang sales have been slow this year up until this point. The automaker moved just over 1,800 examples in September. But Mustang shoppers turned out in force in November, with Ford selling an impressive 4,207 Mustangs last month. By comparison, the Blue…

The Perodua QV-E is not only the first model from the Asian automaker to be designed and engineered in-house, it’s also Malaysia’s first locally developed electric vehicle (EV).Despite looking vaguely like a squished Toyota C-HR, the QV-E isn’t based on a Daihatsu, like all Perodua models have been until now. The QV-E’s platform was developed in conjunction with Magna Steyr, and can, reportedly, with a few modifications support hybrid and range-extender EV drivetrains. Measuring 4170mm long, 1800mm wide, 1502mm tall, and riding on a 2680mm wheelbase, the QV-E stays true to Perodua’s tradition of producing small city-friendly vehicles.Driving the front…