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The latest Honda Passport is already a significant upgrade over its predecessor. When I drove the TrailSport model through the mountains of Puerto Rico, it proved to be capable, comfortable, and thoroughly impressive all-around. For this year’s SEMA show, Honda is taking its rugged crossover even further. Honda Racing (HRC) gave the Passport major upgrades to both its exterior and performance. The ruggedized crossover features a matte Thermal Orange paint job with a contrasting black roof and custom wheels, along with redesigned bumpers that improve approach and departure angles. Additional lighting—including fog lights, side camp lights, a rooftop light bar,…

If the C-HR is too small for you and the RAV4 is too big, look no further than the Toyota Corolla Cross.Lengthy names and haphazard embossed badging aside, the Corolla Cross is the oft-forgotten middle child in the Toyota Australia family. Everyone knows what the Corolla and RAV4 are, but what’s this all about?To simplify things, it’s one of seven Toyota SUVs currently on sale locally. It sits between the C-HR and RAV4 in terms of size, and utilises the same platform as the C-HR and Corolla – you’ll see the similarities with its name-sharing sibling inside.If that hasn’t cleared…

My job gives me the unique opportunity to spend time with BMW executives — both from BMW AG and BMW M. It’s a privilege not only because I get to speak with some of the smartest and most creative people I’ve ever met, but because I can approach them from two perspectives: journalist and customer.And as you can probably guess, sometimes the customer side of me takes over.There’s no secret that I’m a BMW enthusiast — hence this very website you’re reading. Even though I’ve worked hard to give BMWBLOG an objective, balanced voice in how we review and analyze…

The Kia EV4 only recently debuted in Europe, but the company is already gearing up to show off its performance credentials with the upcoming GT version—destined to be the most powerful variant in the lineup. While official details remain scarce, Kia has released early images of a camouflaged prototype, offering a glimpse of what the final model might look like. The teaser also introduces a new camouflage design that will be used on all future Kia GT prototypes. This distinctive wrap is meant to evoke both speed and the brand’s electric identity, and it will appear on every test vehicle…

After being on sale for approximately four years, the former Holden proving ground atLang Lang, Victoria now has at least two interested buyers – but national security concerns could end up dictating who its new owner is.CarExpert understands Australian military technology company Defendtex has also bid on the purchase of the historic facility, located 90 minutes from Melbourne.The news comes just weeks after CarExpert reported on GWM’splans to acquire the 877-hectare property, after the Chinese automaker began leasing the proving ground for vehicle testing – hiring former Holden engineer Rob Trubiani to tune its models for Australian conditions in March,…

A succinct press release from Toyota reveals the Supra isn’t long for this world. The final A90-generation car is scheduled to roll off the assembly line next March. That got us thinking: when will BMW build the last Z4? After all, the two sports cars are closely related and even built under the same roof. Magna Steyr assembles both the G29 Z4 and its Japanese coupe counterpart in Graz, Austria.The Z4 is expected to stick around a bit longer. It may even get a special version before it rides off into the proverbial sunset. Toyota has already said goodbye to…

Infiniti discontinued the Q50 in North America last year to transition into an all-SUV lineup, but that wasn’t the end of the story. The rear-wheel-drive sedan lives on in Japan as the Nissan Skyline, where it remains on sale. Not only that, but there’s even a new special edition marking the “culmination” of this generation. This 400R Limited likely serves as the last hurrah before the already confirmed next-gen car arrives later this decade. Capped at just 400 units, the Japan-only Skyline R400 Limited gains slightly wider 19-inch wheels wrapped in Dunlop tires. Nissan also stiffens up the front suspension,…

BYD’s new premium sister brand, Denza, is looking to differentiate itself from its parent not just with the products it offers, but also with its own dealer network and a customer experience program to rival the likes of Lexus and Genesis.The new Chinese luxury brand’s operating chief told CarExpert that Denza products won’t just be plonked into existing BYD showrooms, and Denza has big plans to offer a ‘segment-leading’ customer experience program in the vein of Toyota’s and Hyundai’s premium brands.“We’re going to have a very bespoke, specific standalone dealer network. I would say by the end of Q1 2026,…

It’s safe to say that the golden era of sedans is over in an increasingly SUV-obsessed world. However, BMW is staying true to its roots. Not only will three-box saloon loyalists get a new 3 Series next year, but they will also get an electric i3 with a trunk. Additionally, the 7 Series is due for a Life Cycle Impulse in 2026, and it won’t come alone. As you’ve probably heard by now, ALPINA’s take on Munich’s flagship sedan is making a comeback.A new report sheds light on how the 7 Series will differ depending on the badge it wears.…

Toyota has announced it will end Supra production next March, with 2026 being the car’s last model year. The automaker already introduced the Final Edition, which gave away the game—we knew this day was close.    Toyota issued a brief press release making the announcement (translated):    ‘Regarding Supra, production will end in March 2026. Thank you very much for your patronage of our many customers. We are very sorry for the fact that customers who were considering purchasing have been notified of the end of production. For alternative car models, please contact your local dealer.’  Toyota revealed the fifth-generation…