With the way things were going, the V-12 was destined to disappear as automakers downsized engines and added forced induction. They remain endangered, but V-12s are still far from extinct if Mercedes-Benz has its way. The automaker recently announced that the V-12 will stick around for a bit longer. Markus Schäfer, the brand’s tech boss, … Read more
Even though the G-Class nameplate is nearly 50 years old, it remains one of Mercedes-Benz’s most iconic vehicles. Now, the German automaker is looking to build on that legacy with a new model—unofficially dubbed the “Baby G”—set to arrive sometime in the next year. Since its initial announcement in 2023, the Baby G has been … Read more
The GLC with EQ Technology is Mercedes’ big star (pun intended) at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich this week. However, the luxury brand figured it would also be a good occasion to tease the electric crossover’s sedan equivalent. A shadowy image gives us our first glimpse of the C-Class with EQ Technology, arriving in … Read more
This year’s IAA Mobility Show in Munich is unsurprisingly heavy on electric vehicles. But, Porsche is bringing some good-old internal-combustion fun, enhanced by electricity. Today, it unveils the new, 992.2 Turbo S, which, like the 911 Carrera GTS, we expect to go hybrid. Porsche’s new T-Hybrid system uses a small battery to power a motor … Read more
Restomods have seen a surge in popularity in recent years. There are dozens of companies out there ready to refurbish and extend the lifespan of your classic automobile. Halcyon is no exception. The British-based restorer will commission 60 one-of-one builds of what it considers the most iconic Rolls-Royce and Bentley models of the 20th century. … Read more
A couple of years ago, Mazda’s CX-90 debuted on a brand-new longitudinal platform that unlocked more power and, more importantly, more space for families. For the 2026 model year, it brings a host of refinements for a shockingly small price bump. The CX-90 starts at $40,330 with destination included, an increase of $755 compared to … Read more
At the reveal for the 2026 iX3, BMW gave us a sneak peek at its next electric model, the i3. Unlike the original i3 city car, this new i3 is very much an electric 3 Series and will ride on the same Neue Klasse EV platform as the iX3. It’s a big deal, and it’s … Read more
Despite a significant focus on electric vehicles by much of the industry, combustion engines are proving hard to kill. Companies are still pouring billions into development, and Horse Powertrain, the Romanian company behind the engine that runs on liquified petroleum gas, has another new engine that can turn an EV into a range-extended vehicle. The … Read more
BMW’s original Neue Klasse cars of the 1960s and 1970s created the brand we know and love today. Sure, BMW had made cars since the late 1920s, but it wasn’t until the 1500 sedan arrived in 1962, and the iconic 2002 in 1969, that BMW became BMW. So, when the Bavarian automaker revives such an … Read more
Hard to believe it’s been over a decade since Mercedes built the last regular G-Class Cabriolet. Sure, there was the bonkers Maybach open-top version called the “Landaulet” in 2017, but only 99 units were ever sold. The modern G-Wagen launched in 2018 never received the cabrio treatment. Aside from the occasional tuner special from Brabus with … Read more