The BMW M5 Competition is an absolute animal in a straight-line but, as Matt Farah recently discovered, is also incredibly comfortable and a very compelling package. When developing the new M5 and M5 Competition, BMW’s M division had to ensure the duo were up to the same standard as the latest Mercedes-AMG E63 and E63
Month: September 2019
Jaguar Land Rover said it took inspiration from technology companies for its new research and development center. “We are now an IT company. We have to go away from the old ways of doing things,” CEO Ralf Speth said at the opening of the center in Gaydon, central England, on Thursday. Speth said the company
LOS ANGELES — Acura is highlighting its history of producing memorable sports cars for the road and the track with a marketing campaign that will show up across social media channels and broadcast TV, including high-profile NFL games. The ad push begins Monday with a 30-second video featuring iconic vehicles from the past such as
The Porsche museum is showcasing two of seven custom 959s designed for an Arab sheikh in the late 1980s. Porsche was pushing its Exclusive service hard in the 1980s, and when the sheikh called and asked for seven custom editions of an already-exclusive car, well, Porsche dug in and got to work. Money can do
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The wild Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain 4×4² is probably the off-road-oriented Mercedes car that you’re most familiar with but it’s not the only car with a Three-Pointed Star badge designed to show SUVs and dedicated off-roaders a thing or two. What you’re looking at is a W140-generation Mercedes-Benz S500 currently for sale in Russia that has
There’s a new word in the always-colorful lexicon of Detroit’s pickup wars: kilotorque. Just as a kilometer is 1,000 meters, a kilotorque is four digits worth of, er, torques. One thousand pound-feet of torque, actually — a milestone that Ram hit this year with its latest EcoDiesel heavy-duty pickups and that Ford has now exceeded
Tesla likes to shock and awe with boundary-pushing self-driving features, and the “Smart Summon” capability included in the automaker’s latest software update for customer cars seems designed to blow people away. Well, hopefully not literally, given how the feature enables owners with Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles equipped with Tesla’s semi-autonomous AutoPilot
Germany’s first mass lawsuit begins as 450,000 owners of diesel Volkswagen cars take on the company. They argue they are owed compensation for being sold cars based on misleading emissions data. The scandal has already cost VW €30bn (£26.6bn). It has faced class action claims in the US and Australia, but this is the first
Elon Musk’s ballyhooing about Tesla Inc. possibly setting another vehicle-deliveries record may have diverted attention from the potential for a less-flattering trend: falling revenue. Analysts at Credit Suisse and RBC Capital Markets are among those predicting Tesla will post lower revenue for the third quarter than a year ago. If there is indeed a decline,
Quick Stats: Barry Williams actor/musicianDaily Driver: 2012 Ford F-150 (Barry’s rating: 10 on a scale of 1 to 10)Other cars: See belowFavorite road trip: Route 66Car he learned to drive in: Tractor and 1957 pickup truckFirst car bought: 1970 VW Squareback wagon When he’s not busy working on projects like HGTV’s A Very Brady Renovation,
ATLANTA — Rivian, the electric- truck startup that keeps attracting support from the industry establishment, is looking to offer a subscription service as part of its factory-direct retail model when it launches next year, its CEO said here last week. Subscriptions have emerged as a new model in the luxury sector to give customers access
The UN-supported IPCC releases a somber report about the state of our oceans. Why do so many adults find teenage activist Greta Thunberg a threat? The Covering Climate Now media project wrapped up, with some outstanding work. Philadelphia airport may have a big problem with rising waters in the near future. Florida is holding an
On this installment of Motor Trend Presents, we reveal the true story of rookie driver Alexander Rossi’s improbable comeback win in the 100th running of the Indy 500. Co-owner Bryan Herta’s risky fuel-saving strategy helped power Rossi as he outlasted the leaders and crossed the finish line moments before his fuel ran out. Featuring interviews
The new generation Subaru Legacy was unveiled at the beginning of the year. With a very restrained exterior makeover, bigger boot and overhauled cabin, it wants to lure you away from rivals like the Mazda6, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima. Whether it manages to come out on top is a very subjective answer,
MUNICH — BMW CEO Oliver Zipse told a works meeting on Friday that the automaker would keep its global staffing level stable through the end of next year, attendees of the meeting told Reuters. The company and its works council will also discuss not filling vacancies in administration and reducing temporary employment, Zipse was quoted
We all know and love the hero cars from “The Fast and the Furious,” but how about one of the lesser appreciated cars? Craig Lieberman, technical director for the first three “Fast and Furious” films, is back with a seriously in-depth video about the Honda Civic driven by Noel Gugliemi’s character Hector. The car, a
The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan may appeal to drivers who want a new van at a low price,but its sticker and its utility are overshadowed by low safety scores. The 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan is the oldest minivan for sale today. New back in the last decade, it’s been surpassed by minivans from other brands—most
Sadly, are Russian are practically non-existent and not even translating software can explain exactly what transpired here. All we know is that this incident occurred recently in Russia, somewhere near the Finnish border. Of course, it doesn’t take Sherlock Holmes to figure out that the driver of the Lada Granta undertook the Vesta at more
CARMEL, Calif. — Lincoln Motor Co., looking to shed the unflattering perception that its vehicles are simply rebadged Fords, has placed a special emphasis on interiors during its latest revival effort. It started in 2014, when the brand introduced a 30-way massaging seat in the Continental sedan, and has continued through the launch of its
After much speculation, the 2nd generation Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ are now officially confirmed. Toyota and Subaru made a joint announcement today outlining the continuation of their partnership, which sees both brands collaborating on new products including a number of all-wheel-drive-equipped models and a range of electrified vehicles. As part of the alliance’s growth,
DETROIT — The contract offer that General Motors made public just before the UAW went on strike effectively set the minimum for what workers expect from the automaker. But the longer the strike has dragged on, the more expectations have grown. Getting contracts ratified already looked like a bigger challenge than usual going into this
Almost two-thirds of us would consider going electric or hybrid to cut down on our carbon footprint. Almost two-thirds of Brits would consider going hybrid or electric as we attempt to out-do each other’s eco-credentials, according to new research. A study by South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai found that seven in 10 UK adults (70
The masterminds at Koenigsegg have once again demonstrated the ferocious capabilities of their carbon-fiber hypercars, sending a Regera from zero to 400 kph (249 mph) and back to zero in record time. See all 44 photos First, some background. The Bugatti Chiron—commonly considered something of a fast car—was once measured to accelerate to 400 in
MISSING THE WAVE Nissan is spending $230 million to freshen the Titan in hopes of goosing its tiny share of the booming U.S. full-size pickup market. It’s a challenge, but Nissan is not giving up. The Titan, four years into its second generation, receives a more powerful V-8 engine, updated design and a suite of
By Eric Ralph Posted on September 28, 2019 SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed updated renders of conceptual Moon and Mars bases that may ultimately be made possible by the company’s next-generation Starship and Super Heavy launch vehicle. SpaceX’s updated Mars base, circa 2019. (SpaceX) With Starship, SpaceX hopes to enable the rapid and affordable
The Audi A6 has always been a smart choice, offering a good balance between comfort and sportiness, as well as plenty of space for occupants. Its fifth generation has already made a name for itself for being pretty darn good – and we can’t say we’re surprised. Presented a year and a half ago, with
GAYDON, England — Jaguar has opened a new design studio as part of wider overhaul of Jaguar Land Rover’s UK engineering center. The studio gives the brand’s design team access to more technology in a far bigger and more collaborative space than the brand’s previous location. The building will allow us “to design the very
This motorcycle-powered Porsche 911 GT3 RS build is the dream of every kid who had a Power Wheels fetish. In his own words, Steve Hessick’s Power Wheels GT3 rides on a custom chassis “built for shenanigans.” And there are shenanigans aplenty to be seen in the videos included here. [embedded content] Hessick’s custom build has
The 2020 Jeep Compass is a ‘tweener crossover SUV. It’s not quite as small as a Renegade, not quite as large as a Cherokee. With good looks and capability but compromises in safety and performance, we give it a middle-of-the-road 5.3 out of 10 overall. (Read more about how we rate cars.) For 2020, the