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Last year, Audi killed the long-running A4 in favor of the A5 Sportback as part of a plan to use odd-number nomenclature for gas cars, and even numbers for EVs. Audi has since abandoned that bizarre plan, but the A4 was still a casualty. Now, however, the A4 is coming back… as an EV. Audi CEO Gernot Döllner told Autocar that the company is developing a new A4 EV as part of “the biggest change in the history of the company.” Döllner has been pretty open about the fact that Audi lost its way over the last few years, and he is…

The 2026 Aston Martin DB12 S makes an entry as the top variant in the DB12 lineup. Almost two years ago, Aston Martin announced the successor of the DB11 GT. Now that is complete after they launched a new version known as the 2026 DB12. Starting with the new S trim, it uses a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine that generates about 690 horsepower, while the non-S variant generates 670 horsepower, a difference of 20 horsepower between them. Peak torque stays still with 590 pound-feet of torque delivered at 2750 rpm. With the new launch control system, the DB12, especially the…

The hot turbocharged five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 has been revived for the sporty crossover’s mid-life facelift – and this time it’s coming to Australia.Powered by a 287kW/480Nm 2.5-litre turbo-five engine shared with the high-performance Audi RS3 and RSQ3, the Formentor VZ5 is once again a limited-run flagship for the Spanish brand, though this time around it will be produced in right-hand drive. Drive is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.Cupra Australia has confirmed the VZ5 will make it to Australia in limited numbers, but just how many from the 4000-unit global production run is still…

The hot turbocharged five-cylinder Cupra Formentor VZ5 has been revived for the sporty crossover’s mid-life facelift – and this time it’s coming to Australia.Powered by a 287kW/480Nm 2.5-litre turbo-five engine shared with the high-performance Audi RS3 and RSQ3, the Formentor VZ5 is once again a limited-run flagship for the Spanish brand, though this time around it will be produced in right-hand drive. Drive is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.Cupra Australia has confirmed the VZ5 will make it to Australia in limited numbers, but just how many from the 4000-unit global production run is still…

While I don’t want to sound like a tourist guide recommending all the popular sites in Stockholm, with summer approaching, there’s one location you should consider visiting if you find yourself in Sweden’s capital city. Car meets are a rare occurrence in Scandinavia’s cold months, but with the arrival of spring and the clearing of salted roads, enthusiasts begin bringing out their cars. After a long, dark, and freezing winter, not one clear, warm day is wasted. While there are a few well-known spots for gatherings, on Thursday evenings over summer, Nifsta Gård is the place to experience the laid-back…

The approaching end of the BMW 8 Series and BMW Z4 is hardly news since we’ve covered the topic in the past, yet the timing of their simultaneous departures underscores a significant transition for BMW. According to BMW via Auto Motor und Sport, the two models will bow out around the turn of the year in Germany, marking what many see as the end of an era — a moment when two emotional, enthusiast-focused nameplates exit the stage without any confirmed replacements. At least not officially.The 8 Series: A Grand Tourer’s Quiet GoodbyeLaunched in 2018, the second-generation 8 Series is…

Jeep brought back the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer names for a series of full-size SUVs back in 2021. It hasn’t gone well, with slow sales and customer confusion. A lot of buyers didn’t realize that the Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are the same size. Jeep uses the “Grand” prefix for higher trims, and long-wheelbase models are appended by an “L.” To simplify things, Jeep is dropping the regular Wagoneer and keeping the Grand Wagoneer. Mopar Insiders first reported the news over the weekend, citing dealer sources, and Automotive News confirmed the move with the head of the Stellantis dealer council.  Mopar Insiders says that the…

The Kia Soul started off well back in the 2010s, but within 2020 the car started fading off in the market after the debut of its third generation. Now the automaker has announced the discontinuation of the Soul, which will never make it into another model year. The first generation of the Soul was launched back in 2010, and its production was done in South Korea, and over 1.5 million Soul units have been sold in the US. The 2025 Kia Soul model closes the once-popular boxy Hatchback. Kia sold over 52,397 units in 2024 and made 40,408 units by…

The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E lineup has been updated for the new year, with power output and driving range increases for the GT headlining the changes – accompanied by a subtle styling refresh for all variants of the mid-size electric SUV.Prices have increased by $1000 for the entry-level Mach-E Select – now starting from $65,990 before on-road costs – while the Mach-E Premium and range-topping Mach-E GT have gone up by $500 each, to $80,490 and $98,490 before on-road costs respectively.The rear-wheel drive Select has received an additional 14kW of power and 95Nm of torque, increasing outputs to 212kW and…

DIY – It’s In The Game Corner balancing a car has been one of those things that seemed off-limits to the average automotive DIY enthusiast. You can find a wide range of electronic scales from a speed shop like Summit Racing; however, a ‘decent’ set will set you back at least $1,000, and a higher-quality set will cost double that. You can use the bathroom scale hack, where you jack the car up and lower it on a set of cheap bathroom scales. I even tried this back in 2020 with Project Rough, my ER34 Nissan Skyline GT-T, and had……