BMW Innovation Campaign Enters Next Round: Humorous Videos Showcase Intelligent Technologies in BMW iX3 and i7
BMW has launched the next round of its innovation campaign, featuring humorous videos that highlight the intelligent technologies in the BMW iX3 and BMW i7. The campaign showcases five new short films that demonstrate how modern innovations can make the…
BMW Group Extends Holistic Sustainability Approach to New BMW X5
The BMW Group is extending its holistic approach to sustainability to the new BMW X5, focusing on decarbonisation, improved efficiency, and the use of secondary materials across the entire vehicle lifecycle. The aim is to minimise the carbon footprint of…
Editor’s Letter – July 2026 – All Hail Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo
The 120-mile stretch of California's Highway 1, also known as Cabrillo Highway, between Morro Bay and Carmel-by-the-Sea, is now open after being closed for the last three years due to various land movements and fires. The editor recalls his first…
The Blazerossa Is So Dumb I Have No Choice But To Love It
A 1985 Chevy Blazer has been transformed into a Testarossa-styled vehicle, dubbed the Blazerossa. The custom bodywork includes Testarossa-inspired styling elements on the doors and rear fenders, but the execution is far from perfect. The seller notes that the driver…
How No-Lift Shift Works in a Modern Manual Transmission Without Damaging Your Clutch or Synchros
Modern manual transmissions in cars like the Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V come with a feature called "no-lift shift," which lets drivers change gears without lifting their foot off the accelerator. At first glance, this seems impossible—after all, traditional manuals require…
Three of the Least Reliable Plug-In Hybrids of 2026 Have Already Been Discontinued
Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were supposed to offer the best of both worlds: electric commuting range with the flexibility of a gas engine for longer trips. But Consumer Reports’ latest reliability data suggests that the added complexity of combining batteries, electric…
Tesla Driver Blames Autopilot for Crash—But His Car Didn’t Even Have It
A Tesla Model 3 driver is claiming his vehicle was operating in Autopilot mode when it crashed into a Texas home, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. However, Harris County Constable’s Office records indicate the car almost certainly did not have…
What’s the worst car you’ve ever slept in?
The Rivian R1S has just become the benchmark for car sleeping after a recent overnight in the back during a Massachusetts camping trip. Using Camp Mode to keep the cabin comfortable while listening to rain and writing, the R1S delivered…
Dream Street Race Locations Revealed
The thrill of organized street racing has captivated audiences, with its unique blend of speed and exotic locales. Recently, NASCAR hosted an event at Naval Base Coronado, featuring a circuit built between helicopters and fighter jets. Inspired by this, readers…
Modern EV batteries last far longer than EV skeptics claim — here’s the data
The myth that electric-vehicle batteries die after just a few years refuses to die, despite mountains of real-world data showing the opposite. A recent deep dive into battery-reliability studies confirms that today’s EV batteries are built to last at least…