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Scroll through the comments under almost any BMW post about an electric model — especially something Neue Klasse like the upcoming iX3 — and you’ll see a familiar chorus: “BMW should stop making EVs.” “Stay true to your roots.” “We want gasoline cars.” “No one cares about electric vehicles.” “Keep BMW M brand pure.”I get it. Some people genuinely love combustion engines. Others live where charging infrastructure is unreliable. And many are simply old-school BMW enthusiasts who feel disconnected from the EV era. So, let’s play devil’s advocate. What if BMW actually came out tomorrow and said, “We’re done with…

The Alfa Romeo Tonale isn’t that old, but the automaker is already giving the compact SUV a makeover for 2026. While not much has changed visually, something is missing under the hood—the hybrid option.    The 2026 Tonale will come with just a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces the same 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque as before. It pairs with a nine-speed automatic transmission and Alfa’s Q4 all-wheel-drive system. What is new is the exterior, or bits of it. The Tonale features a redesigned front fascia, a new concave scudetto—little shield—grille inspired by the 33 Stradale, and…

KGM (formerly known as SsangYong) has confirmed the new Torres Hybrid mid-size SUV will be launched in Australia by the end of 2025 – with a sub-$50,000 price.The move will expand the current KGM Torres lineup, which was introduced in Australia in 2024 with three variants powered by a single petrol engine, to rival popular medium SUVs like the Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage and Mazda CX-5.The first Torres Hybrid was launched in the UK this week, employing a two-motor petrol-electric system developed by Chinese automaker BYD. While it’s available in the UK in a single model grade priced at £35,995 ($A73,812) – making…

The last time Euro NCAP tested a new BMW, things didn’t end well. Much to the disbelief of many brand loyalists, the 1 Series (F70) earned only a four-star rating. It missed out on the fifth star mainly due to weak protection for the driver’s chest and left leg. The analysis also showed vulnerability in the front passenger’s legs.In the latest round of crash tests, the outcome was notably better. The X3 (G45) earned a full five stars after Euro NCAP evaluated a 20 xDrive model equipped with the M Sport Package and weighing 1,976 kilograms (4,356 pounds). The luxury…

This might come as a surprise, but Hyundai has been experimenting with mid-engine prototypes for over a decade. Work on the RM (Racing Midship) project began in 2012, but it wasn’t until a couple of years later that the RM14 broke cover as a rear-wheel-drive Veloster with its engine mounted between the axles. The subsequent RM15, RM16, and RM19 were also based on the quirky hatchback, yet a production version never materialized. However, it seems Hyundai hasn’t abandoned its pursuit of a mid-engine car. A new official video posted on YouTube by the company’s Korean branch confirms the project is…

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the Vision Iconic, a bold concept coupe that blends its past stories with a high-tech electric future. For an automaker as old as Mercedes, preserving heritage while innovating is a major challenge and bigger milestone. The Vision Iconic is a sleek two-door vehicle which features a dramatically long hood and a sharply sloping cabin that evoke the luxury grand tourers of the 1930s. Even the front grille is illuminated a detail borrowed from the new electric GL underlining Mercedes goal of blending “styling cues” from its history with modern EV design. Classic Design Cues The Vision Iconic…

The striking Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic concept car has been unveiled as the German luxury automaker heads into what it boldly describes as “a new era of iconic design” following a series of self-described boring vehicles. The Vision Iconic show car packages a wild, Art-deco design theme with electric vehicle (EV) technology, as well as solar-power cells and artificial intelligence (AI) designed to replicate thought patterns of the human brain.The gothic-like show car’s striking chromed radiator grille was inspired by the Mercedes-Benz W108 (1965-1972), W111 (1959-1971) and W100 Pullman 600 (1963-1981) – and its design language was first seen on the 2026…

Some automakers claim battery EVs are the only feasible way to curb emissions. Well, BMW begs to differ. Munich argues there are multiple paths to decarbonization. In addition to investing in hydrogen, it believes cleaner fuels remain a viable solution to reduce CO₂ emissions.Since the start of this year, diesel cars assembled in Germany have already been rolling off the line with HVO100 in their tanks. This renewable diesel is made from hydrotreated vegetable oil derived from biological residues and waste materials such as used cooking oil and animal fats. Compared to regular diesel, it cuts emissions by up to…

It’s fun to go back through the archive. And with Toyota and Lexus’s new sports car inching closer to reality, we’re going to take a look back at its predecessor, the mighty Lexus LFA. Back in 2009, when this website was still called WorldCarFans, we uploaded a video of a near-production-ready LFA testing on the Nürburgring. Now, it’s a fun window to the past. You can imagine the anticipation the auto world was feeling at this point. Lexus had started the “LF-A” project in 2000, and it had been testing prototypes at the Ring and elsewhere since 2003. But the car…

The 2026 Ferrari Amalfi will be priced from $503,261 before options and on-road costs, representing a $50,000 increase over the Roma grand tourer it replaces.Ferrari’s new ‘entry-level’ model made its Australian public debut this week, when it was presented to clients and media in Melbourne before being whisked off back to Italy.Local orders for the replacement for the Italian performance car brand’s most attainable model are now open, ahead of first deliveries commencing in the second half of 2026.CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal.While the Amalfi appears to be a facelifted Roma,…