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There's a new BMW X3 for 2025. It looks sharp, has a high-tech interior, and goes on sale later this year with two updated engine options. But one thing that won't be available on the new X3 is a hot M model, as we've seen in previous generations. According to...

The BMW X3M Might Be Dead

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Throughout the first quarter of the 21st century thus far, the automotive landscape has become almost incomparable to that which came before it. Vehicles have changed to a point where they're almost unrecognizable from a mechanical standpoint, thanks to advancements such as electric turbochargers, hybrids, and electric vehicles. EVs specifically are playing a major role in the changing of the guard here, as they look to be the green future that the automotive industry is headed towards. However, this also suggests that the internal combustion engine will soon meet its definitive end.

There's Only One Naturally Aspirated V8 Sedan Left In America

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ll be aware that multi-million-dollar cars require eye-watering amounts of money just for simple maintenance and servicing, especially if it’s a Bugatti. Over the years, we’ve had many Bugatti owners tell us how insanely expensive it is to own a hypercar. While a 27-year-old recently claimed that his $4 million Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Carbon goes a mere 62 miles on a full tank of fuel, renowned entrepreneur and influencer Manny Khoshbin has given a detailed account of the ownership cost of his Veyron in the past. He claimed that all fluids have to be changed each year, and that costs a whopping $25,000.

The owner of a $1.7 million Bugatti Veyron was shocked when the official service center quoted him $12,000 to replace a faulty door mirror switch. The clever owner took it to a supercar specialist who swapped it with an identical part from a Volkswagen van, which cost just $1.

Four-cylinder engines still don't have the same cachet as their bigger 6-and-8-cylinder siblings, but the auto industry is in love with them. Using a turbocharged 4-pot is an easy way to reach traditional 6- and 8-cylinder power while simultaneously reducing emissions. Although the 4-cylinder might never reach the iconic status of a V8, there are some impressive examples out there.

The Most Powerful Four-Cylinder Engine You Can Buy In 2024

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Whether you're a busy professional seeking comfortable transportation, a parent seeking reliability and low cost in a family vehicle, or an outdoor enthusiast needing off-road capability, the used SUV market offers a spectrum of options for less than $35,000. The hard part is figuring out which SUV will be best for you. Edmunds' experts are here to help with what they consider are the five best-value used SUVs in this price range. Each has an appealing mix of functionality and style plus a proven ability to meet drivers' needs without breaking the bank. The following SUVs are organized by category;...

Here are the 5 best used SUVs for under $40,000, according to Edmunds

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Diesel engines are used for a wide variety of purposes where torque is important. But what makes diesel engines so torquey?

This Is Why Diesel Engines Put Out So Much More Torque

In today's world, where gas prices seem to fluctuate wilder than a teenager's mood swings, fuel efficiency is no longer a luxury - it's a necessity. But, let's face it - some "eco-friendly" options come with a hefty price tag that can leave your wallet feeling lighter than a feather.

The Most Affordable Toyota Hybrid

Bentley models with 12-cylinder engines will soon be a thing of the past. The Continental GT has already switched to the new hybrid setup, and so will the Flying Spur. It's the last gasp for the W-12. But don't worry, one-percenters—you'll gain all kinds of horsepower in the transition.

The New Flying Spur Will Be the Most Powerful Bentley Sedan Ever

The Ward's AutoWorld publication has been going for over a century, so many are likely familiar with their Ward's 10 Best Engines selection, which is published once a year. To appear on the list is a credit to an engine's reliability, performance, and design. The list includes rigorous testing and evaluation by a panel of the publication's editors who consider factors such as horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and the application of new technologies.

The V6 That Won Engine Of The Year More Times Than Any Other

The hybrid SUV and crossover market is rapidly becoming a competitive and popular market in the U.S. for a number of reasons. New car buyers are desperately trying to cut their monthly gasoline bills down, even if that means spending more on an efficient car option. The new generation of hybrid technology also makes cars more efficient than ever while still producing impressive performance outputs. Manufacturers from all corners of the globe are so invested in hybridization, that they're now reeling back their full electrification transition strategies.

The Japanese Hybrid SUV That Outsells Every Other Hybrid Vehicle

Toyota has issued a major recall of its twin-turbocharged V-6 engines powering the 2022 and 2023 Tundra pickup trucks and Lexus LX SUVs. Engines produced between late 2021 and early 2023 might have machining debris left in the engine; causing engine knocks or, worse cases, a spun bearing and complete engine stall. At first, Toyota was unsure how many engines were contaminated, but now, months later, the solution is to replace more than 100,000 engines.

Toyota Issues Massive Engine Recall

There is a perception that a V-patern engine is better in terms of performance and efficiency, but the reality is a straight-six has so many advantages over its V-6 cousin. An inline engine only needs one head, gets by with half the cam shafts, and is easier to cool. I-6 engines also produce more torque at lower speeds and are perfectly balanced, making them quieter with less vibrations. Most importantly, a straight-six is cheaper to manufacture.

10 Most Powerful Straight-Six Engines Ever On The U.S. Market

Maserati has loads of awesome cars to show us this month, and the best is yet to come.

Maserati's One-Off MC20 Is Just A Taste Of Things To Come

The first dedicated EV from Mercedes-Benz AMG is in the works. Set to debut late in 2025, the EV will be based on AMG's AMG.EA platform. The EV will be a large, super-sleek, four-door hatchback. Mercedes-Benz AMG, long known for its tire-shredding V-8 and V-12 engines, is well on its...

2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV spied again

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Audi pulled some clever tricks with the design of their compact A3 and sportier S3 models. When one bears down on you from behind it looks for all the world like one of the manufacturer’s bigger cars; perhaps the A4 or A5. It’s only when it streaks past that you realise it’s one of their smaller - no less impressive - motors.It’s the same if you see one from the front at the kerb; they have that desirable big-car heft, presence and unmistakable Audi stamp. It’s only when seen from the side - or back - that the car shrinks...

Audi S3 Sportback Black Edition: big-car looks on a compact hot hatch

The Lexus LC500 is not doing very well. After a banner year of 2,782 sales in 2021, Lexus moved fewer than half that many units in 2022. An uptick was recorded in 2023, and year-to-date sales for 2024 have outpaced those of last year. Regardless, it’s not looking like the LC500 will surpass its sales prime.

2024 Lexus LC500 Convertible Bespoke Build First Drive: What a Damn Shame!

Rimac Automobili recently wiped out all of its social media posts, which is something that a brand usually only does when things are going very well or very badly. Either way, the decision always signifies the start of something new, and for Rimac, that something new is teased as "a new vision" and "the next big thing." The Rimac Automobili website shows a pixelated image with more than 40,000 pixels still to be revealed at the time of writing, and every comment on Rimac's social media posts, as well as every share of the post to individual feeds, will reveal another pixel, according to the automaker.

Oops! This Is The New Rimac You Weren't Supposed To See Yet

The time of only budget-minded vehicles coming with four cylinders is over. Today, even luxury vehicles. SUVs come with small, four-cylinder engines. At one time, these engines were only good for small vehicles that did nothing more than driving around town in the past. Today, that’s certainly not the case and performance from four-cylinder engines has increased dramatically in recent times.

Top 10 Gas-Powered Four-Cylinder SUVs In 2024

Both the Mitsubishi Mirage hatchback and Mirage G4 sedan have been discontinued, making the Nissan Versa the only car in the US under $20,000. The Mirage will not be available for 2025 with production ceasing at the end of this year. Inventory is expected to last until summer 2025 before...

The Demise Of The Mitsubishi Mirage Leaves Only One Car Left Under $20K

Dodge is planning to announce more details about the all-electric Dodge Charger Daytona on August 9, but ahead of the Friday event, the automaker has teased what appears to be the updated soundscape for the EV's Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust. When the Charger Daytona was first unveiled in concept form, this system played a futuristic, electronic noise, but the automaker always said that it would evolve, with different sounds for different cars and more fine-tuning to come based on customer feedback.

Dodge Thinks It Can Fool V8 Fans With Electric Muscle Car's Exhaust

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This Volkswagen Was The Only Production Car To Ever Feature This Engine Configuration

W8 engine cars never caught on. In fact, \"cars\" isn't the right word because only one ever reached mass production. The Volkswagen Passat W8 is a...

W8 engine cars never caught on. In fact, "cars" isn't the right word because only one ever reached mass production. The Volkswagen Passat W8 is a...

This Volkswagen Was The Only Production Car To Ever Feature This Engine Configuration

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