The 1939–40 New York World’s Fair is remembered as a cultural landmark that dared to imagine a technologically advanced future during the Great Depression. Despite the economic hardship, the fair drew 25.8 million paid visitors in 1939—far short of the…
Rivian, the electric vehicle manufacturer, initially started as Mainstream Motors and later changed its name to Avera before finally settling on Rivian. The company’s first goal was to create an affordable, fuel-efficient hybrid sports car called the R1, which was…
The new BMW X5 will gain a V8 engine in 2027, available in an M Performance version, likely called the X5 M60. The twin-turbo, 4.4-liter V8 is expected to continue well into the 2030s. The new X5 will have five…
Marcel Siem has declared the 37th BMW International Open the most important week of his year, vowing to keep competing until he wins his home tournament. The German golfer, playing in front of a large gallery at Golfclub München Eichenried,…
The Toyota RAV4 V6 is one of the most deceptive sleeper SUVs ever built, quietly outrunning far pricier crossovers from BMW and Porsche in straight-line acceleration while wearing the most suburban disguise imaginable. Under its unassuming skin, the third-generation RAV4…
Automotive obsolescence is creeping into showrooms as long-in-the-tooth models outstay their welcome, and readers have called out the worst offenders. The Miata ND is untouchable in many eyes, but the next-generation NE is already on enthusiasts’ wish lists. Elsewhere, the…
BMW has confirmed the fifth-generation X5 will arrive without its iconic split-folding tailgate, a feature that debuted with the original X5 in 1999. Speaking to journalists at the X5’s launch in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Philip Koehn, Director of Luxury Class…
The way the EPA measures fuel economy in new cars changed dramatically after 2020, but the reason has nothing to do with aerodynamics or tire pressure. It’s all about sulfur in gasoline—and a regulatory shift that quietly made pump gas…
Lamborghini has turned up the heat on its Urus SE with a new Performante PHEV variant for 2027, packing 801 horsepower and a raft of chassis upgrades aimed at sharpening dynamics without sacrificing daily usability. The headline number is the…
Kia’s subcompact Niro crossover is getting a 2027 refresh that sharpens its styling, upgrades its tech, and refines its ride—while dropping both the fully electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The updated Niro keeps the same hybrid setup: a 1.6-liter four-cylinder…