Oil Prices Slide Further as Iran Deal Hopes Grow
Global oil prices extended their decline on June 23, 2026, amid rising hopes for a breakthrough in the Iran war negotiations. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped 43 cents to settle at $77.47 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude fell…
Everything you need to know about the 2026 BMW International Open
The 37th edition of the BMW International Open tees off July 1–5, 2026, at Golfclub München Eichenried, marking 37 years under the same title sponsor. BMW has been the tournament’s organiser since 1989, making it the longest-running event on the…
How a Mercedes-Benz-Built Manual Transmission Became Jeep Wrangler’s First Six-Speed
The Jeep Wrangler’s first six-speed manual transmission wasn’t homegrown—it came from Mercedes-Benz. The NSG370 gearbox, originally developed for the Chrysler Crossfire, debuted under the Wrangler’s hood in 2005, marking the first time the off-road legend offered a six-speed shifter of…
Arie Luyendyk’s 1996 Indy 500 Qualifying Speed Record Remains Unbeaten
Arie Luyendyk, also known as the Flying Dutchman, set the fastest-ever one- and four-lap qualifying times at the Indy 500 in 1996, with a single-lap top speed of 237.498 mph and an average of 236.986 mph for four laps. Despite…
24h Spa-Francorchamps: Stacked grid lines up for BMW’s 26th overall win
BMW M Motorsport rolls into the 2026 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps with a single goal: score the manufacturer’s 26th overall victory at the Ardennes classic. The assault features eight BMW M4 GT3 EVO cars—four fielded by BMW’s works-supported teams ROWE…
Elvis once put a bullet hole in his gold Cadillac Eldorado — here’s how it happened
The King of Rock and Roll wasn’t just known for his voice, his hips, or his rhinestone jumpsuits — he was also known for shooting things that disappointed him. In early 1969, a gold Cadillac Eldorado convertible became the target…
1,000,000 Kilometres in a MINI Cooper D: Anniversary Drive to Plant Oxford and the Start of a New Mission
A MINI Cooper D has reached the milestone of 1,000,000 kilometres, with its owner, Peter Kirchoff, achieving this feat in just 12 years. The car, which has been named 'Nemo', has been driven across Europe, covering over 25 countries, and…
The Case Against Wagons: Why Automakers Are Losing Interest
Hyundai's European boss, Xavier Martinet, has expressed that the company is not investing in new wagons due to low customer interest and higher profit margins from SUVs. This sentiment is echoed by Mercedes' Head of Exterior Design, Robert Lešnik, who…
BMW: The electric M3 is “amazing” to drive — and it’s not chasing horsepower
BMW has confirmed the upcoming electric M3 will pack all-wheel drive and four motors as standard, positioning it as the most powerful M3 ever built. While the Bavarian brand hasn’t disclosed exact power figures, it has ruled out matching the…
Man Convicted Of Defrauding Engine Swap Customers Nearly $500,000 Appeals His 60-Year Sentence
Richard Finley, the owner of Classic American Street Rods near Galveston, Texas, has appealed his felony theft conviction for property theft greater than $300,000. Finley was sentenced to 60 years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $500,000 in restitution…