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Bloomberg reports the Ferrari Luce will start at around €550,000. Reuters previously alleged the first electric Ferrari would be priced from €500,000. Luce premieres May 25. We’re a little over a month away from a day many thought would never come: the reveal of an electric Ferrari. However, the Luce has been a long time coming, having been announced years in advance. Maranello has shared only glimpses of the cabin, while the exterior has been draped in Breadvan-like camouflage to conceal the design. Amid the trickle of details shared by the Prancing Horse, rumors about pricing have continued to surface. In June…

An updated Lexus NX SUV has been spied testing in Europe, revealing early clues to the facelift ahead of its expected unveiling in 2026.The second-generation NX has been in Australian showrooms since 2022 as a rival to the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60, and is currently offered with petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains.The NX is a critical model for Lexus Australia, having been the brand’s best-seller here since 2015. It accounted for 41.4 per cent of Lexus sales last year and leads the brand’s 2026 tally so far with 1366 deliveries, compared to 522…

Article SummaryThe Bovensiepen Zagato is built on the G83 BMW M4 Convertible platform, retaining the donor car’s structure under an all-new carbon fiber body — and its absence of B-pillars tells the whole story.The S58 engine is tuned to 611 hp and 700 Nm, making it quicker to 100 km/h than even the M4 CS, with a 300+ km/h top speed.Priced at €369,495, limited to 99 units, and fully configurable via bovensiepen-configurator.com, with first deliveries targeted for Q3 2026.Bovensiepen has launched a configurator for its Zagato coupe and released official pricing: €369,495 ex-works Buchloe including 19% VAT. The car is…

Volkswagen Group has to cut production capacity by a million units.   It will focus on reducing capacity in Europe and China.   The company is facing numerous challenges, including tariffs, competition, and the war in the Middle East.   In 2019, before the pandemic, Volkswagen Group was riding high. The German auto conglomerate sold nearly 11 million cars worldwide and was preparing for 12 million, but it never got close to that figure. Since 2020, the company has failed to sell more than 10 million vehicles a year, which is insufficient given its available production capacity.   In a…

General Motors is reportedly planning to take on the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler with a rugged, body-on-frame off-road SUV of its own – and unlike the Ford, it could offer a V8 engine.GM Authority reports development has recommenced on a GMC Jimmy revival, after the project was cancelled back in November 2018.The cancelled Jimmy was reportedly being developed alongside the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon utes, with which it was set to share its platform, and was earmarked for V8 power.However, GM reportedly halted development to focus on investments in electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous vehicles (AVs), and in…

The BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have a storied and long-running rivalry. It continues into the age of electrification with the debut of the electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class and one of BMW’s earliest Neue Klasse models, the i3 sedan. The new C-Class offers a lot of new tech, new takes on the famed “Hyperscreen,” and several other notable features. Overall, it’s Mercedes’ most competitive EV yet. But can it really stand up to the mighty electric BMW 3 Series? Exterior Design Despite occupying similar slots in their respective brands’ hierarchies, the BMW i3 and electric C-Class are clearly designed with…

Ford’s former EV boss shared an image of the company’s canceled three-row electric SUV on his LinkedIn page.   Ford canceled the EV in 2024 due to falling demand.   Ford says the EV is now a ‘research vehicle’ that is ‘informing’ its next generation of EVs.   It’s been nearly two years since Ford announced it would cancel its three-row electric SUVs. The company was supposed to launch the three-row SUV in 2025, but consumers simply weren’t snapping up EVs as the company had hoped. Instead, the Dearborn-based automaker abandoned the project before an official debut, but it didn’t…

Nissan used to do sedans.For decades, it was one of the leaders in the segment, from the early Skyline models and three-box versions of the Pulsar to the Maxima and Altima, the Japanese auto brand has heritage on its side when it comes to the traditional three-box body style.But could we see a new sedan model from Nissan anytime soon? The door is open, according to company executives, and it won’t be like anything that’s come before it.The model in question is the Nissan N7, a fully electric large sedan with cutting-edge tech, striking design, and strong specs on its…

Article SummaryThe BMW M1 was reportedly considered for V8 and V10 power before BMW finalized the M88 inline-six.BMW had a short timeline to choose the engine while developing the M1 as a homologation-focused race car for the road.The M88 later helped shape BMW M history by powering not only the M1, but also the original E28 M5.The BMW M1 is remembered today for many things: its Giugiaro-penned wedge shape, its place as BMW M’s first true standalone supercar, and of course the glorious M88 straight-six mounted behind the cabin. But as it turns out, the engine that ultimately defined the…

For four decades, the Ford Nugget has stood for the idea of freedom on wheels in Europe, evolving from a practical Transit-based conversion into a true cult favorite among van-life enthusiasts. The story began in 1986, when Ford teamed up with specialist Westfalia to bring the first Nugget to market. Ford’s goal at the time was revolutionary: create a vehicle compact enough for everyday life, yet fully equipped to head into the outdoors at a moment’s notice. With its distinctive rear kitchen and flexible sleeping setups in a high roof or pop-top, the original Nugget laid the foundation for a…