The 85th percentile rule, a method used to determine speed limits, has been widely used since its introduction by Wilbur Smith in 1937. The rule suggests that the safest speed is near the upper end of the 10-mph band where…
Alpinestars, a renowned Italian brand, has been providing protection gear for riders for over six decades. The company recently launched its first full-face street helmet, the Supertech R10, which is the missing link in its comprehensive portfolio. The R10 builds…
The BMW iX3 and Zeekr 7GT have become the first two vehicles to earn five-star safety ratings under Euro NCAP’s overhauled testing procedures. The BMW iX3 earned a 73 percent rating in the Safe Driving stage, with its driver-monitoring system…
The BMW iX3 has been awarded the highest five-star safety rating in its first Euro NCAP assessment under the organisation’s newly revised, more stringent 2026 test protocols. The updated Euro NCAP procedure evaluates vehicles across four comprehensive safety stages: Safe…
A 2005 BMW X3 2.5i with 253,047 miles is listed on Craigslist for $5,700, offering a rare six-speed manual transmission paired with a meticulously maintained powertrain. The X3, BMW’s second SUV introduced in 2003, was co-developed with Magna Steyr and…
A one-of-a-kind 1997 BMW Z3 roadster, painted a head-turning pink and personally signed by Sydney Sweeney, is now on the market — and it comes with a catch. The car was part of a promotional giveaway tied to the film…
Airbag suspension isn’t just for slammed show cars—it’s a serious upgrade for trucks that tow. Unlike a fixed coil-spring setup that sags under heavy loads, an aftermarket air suspension system lets you inflate or deflate airbags to keep your truck…
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Agency (NHTSA), you’re more likely to get into a deadly crash in a rural area than an urban one. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) analysis of NHTSA’s system shows that the…
A 10-year-old car with a top-tier safety rating may not meet modern safety standards. The IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award has changed drastically over the years, with new crashworthiness tests and eligibility criteria. For example, the 2016 Mazda 3 hatchback…
For years, the K5 Blazer was Chevrolet’s only full-size two-door SUV, but its sales began to decline after the 1979 energy crisis. The SUV segment expanded rapidly in the 1980s and 1990s, and GM needed to clarify its product strategy.…