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While some automakers are changing their EV plans, BMW is marching ahead. The company will launch models using its Neue Klasse platform in a few years, including its high-performance M cars. Those worried about the move to electrification should feel some relief from BMW M CEO Frank van Meel, who claimed that the electric M3 will "beat everything."

The Electric BMW M3 Will 'Beat Everything'

Porsche production manager Albrecht Reimold tells Automobilewoche that the 718 lineup, comprised of the Boxster and Cayman, will end production in 2025. Porsche has already been forced to retire the 718 twins in Europe due to more stringent cybersecurity regulations (and the Macan along with it). More stringent emissions requirements across the pond would have done the pair in at some point as it is. The 718’s electric replacement is underway, and while Reimold didn’t share further details on the upcoming models, it’s hard to imagine Porsche will leave much of a gap between the end of 718 production and the next model’s introduction.

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You need an automatic transmission to extract every last drop of performance from a sports car. However, enthusiasts agree that rowing your own gears is more fun. BMW knows that, and it might try to save the stick shift in the electric era. M boss Frank van Meel told Top Gear magazine the engineers have been tinkering with simulated gearboxes.

BMW M Is Working On Simulated Gear Shifts For Electric Cars

The automotive landscape is transforming significantly, with electrification becoming a staple in all major models sold by legacy automakers. However, the transition isn't solely about switching to pure electric power. The rise of hybrid super saloons, combining the best of both worlds – internal combustion engines (ICE) and electric motors.

The Era of the Four-Door Performance Saloons: BMW M5 Hybrid vs. Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid

The front half of the tester resembles a traditional sports car, while the rear looks a bit like an X6. Our spy sources suggest this model could be a smaller series production model like the i8. The dramatic coupe lacks traditional door handles and likely uses an 800-volt electrical architecture.

BMW Neue Klasse EV Coupe Spied With Radical Tech And Futuristic Design

Mini will use the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed running in the U.K. from July 11-14 to present a prototype of its upcoming John Cooper Works E, the new high-performance version of the electric Cooper hatch. The latest Cooper has been launched with both electric and gas powertrains, and the...

Electric Mini John Cooper Works prototype heads for Goodwood

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GM's Cadillac Division introduced the ultra-swanky Eldorado as a 1953 model, and the Biarritz name was first used on the Eldorado convertible three years later. After that, Eldorado Biarritzes in various forms were built intermittently through the following decades. The end finally came for the Biarritz in 1991, when the last eleventh-generation Eldorados rolled off the Hamtramck line. Today's Junkyard Gem is one of those cars, found at a self-service yard near Denver, Colorado.

Junkyard Gem: 1991 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz

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	The Lexus LFA’s spiritual successor could be even closer than anyone realized.No Kidding, Lexus's New SUV Concept Has a Built-In Bar and Full-Size Pizza Oven




	The Japanese luxury marque is set to launch a new V-8-powered supercar as soon as 2026, according to Autocar. The car vehicle is part of parent company Toyota’s strategy to develop street-legal vehicles based on race cars, as opposed to the other way around.




	The new model will be based on the GR GT3 concept (pictured above) that Toyota unveiled in 2022. The automaker’s motorsports division, Gazoo Racing (GR), has been spotted testing what is believed to...

Lexus’s Next Supercar Is Coming in 2026

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Mercedes’ Forgotten Hellcat Convertible (Worth $15k) Is the Best-Kept Secret in Used Supercars

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Electric vehicle prices are falling fast in the U.S., but the cheapest models remain far more costly than what other countries have on offer. The BYD Seagull sells for about $10,000 in China, the Dacia Spring starts at $20,000 in Europe, the Renault Kwid e-Tech costs $19,000 in Brazil, and the Kia Ray goes for $22,000 in South Korea.

The $25,000 Electric Car Is Coming to US Soon

Back in 2014, Detlev von Platen, then CEO of Porsche Cars North America, was quoted by Autoweek as saying, "At Porsche, our entry model is pre-owned." In other words, if you’re looking for an “affordable” Porsche, your best choice is a used one. However, this raises the question—can you buy a used Porsche sports car for about the same money as a new Toyota Prius Prime, without going broke trying to keep it running?

Buying a Used Porsche: A Dream Come True or a Never Ending Nightmare?

We have officially entered a new era of hybrid supercars, with the introduction of the new 992.2 Porsche 911 powered by the brand's latest T-Hybrid tech and we'll probably see a lot more of these in the near future. For now, we have a few dedicated hybrid performance cars, and while the new Lamborghini Revulto is a hypercar slaying V12 Italian exotic, on the more affordable end of the spectrum we have the C8 Corvette E-Ray that is very closely matched to the 911 in terms of price and market segment.

I Want to Buy a Hybrid Sportscar, Should I Buy American and Go For a C8 Corvette or Should I Go For The 992.2 Porsche 911 GTS?

As promised in a tease two months ago, the refreshed Audi E-Tron GT is out for the European market. And as expected, the upgrades track with those seen on the refreshed Porsche Taycan that sits on the same J1 platform as the Audi. Every E-Tron GT gets a battery pack that's grown from a usable 84 kWh to 97 kWh (105 kWh gross). An improved chemistry along with mechanical improvements to pack features like the cooling plates between cells means this greater capacity takes up less space and weighs about 20 pounds less than the previous pack. We'll have to wait on changes to EPA-rated range, Audi only saying max range is up to 375 miles on the WLTP cycle.

2025 Audi E-Tron GT is topped by new 912-hp RS Performance trim

Which element’s go into designing the world’s most expensive cars? Just ask 36 year-old wunderkind Mate Rimac. When he built his first electric race car at age 19, the Croatian did not expect it to lead to his becoming CEO of pinnacle boutique automotive manufacturer Bugatti. But this is where he ended up as just 36, introducing the world to the famed Italian/German/French automaker’s latest seven-figure ultra-hypercar, the $4 million, 1,800 horsepower (hp), Tourbillon. It is now among the world's most expensive cars.

Bugatti’s Newest Ultra-Hypercar Is Among the World’s Most Expensive Cars

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

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The Volkswagen Atlas is popular in North America, with 19,293 examples sold in Q2 2024 alone. That excludes the Atlas Cross, of which VW shifted 9,769 units. Add them together, and the lineup is the automaker's most popular model by far. However, Volkswagen is hard at work keeping the Atlas fresh, with a new model right around the corner.

2026 Volkswagen Atlas Could Finally Live Up To The Touareg's Luxury Legacy

When BMW launched the 5 Series G60 last year, the luxury sedan was initially offered solely with combustion engines and the electric i5. Then the plug-in hybrids came along near the end of 2023, giving buyers the choice between four and six cylinders. While the 530e is offered with or without an all-wheel-drive setup, the more potent 550e is an xDrive-only affair.

2024 BMW 550e Goes Flat Out On The Autobahn

Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche, Adolph Hitler, the Volkswagen Beetle and World War II are all deeply connected to the Porsche Type 114 and its V10 engine. Watch our video for the story!

The Story Of Porsche's Long-Lost Mid-Engined V10 Sports Car

Electrification has finally trickled down to Mercedes-Benz’s smallest SUVs in the form of RSG Boost 48-volt mild hybrid technology. Rejoice for some improved performance, one of the ways we thought the pre-refresh GLB250 4Matic let us down. Mercedes addresses another of our concerns with an MBUX infotainment update on larger standard screens, too. The GLB also picks up standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, and a Nappa-leather-trimmed steering wheel for 2024.

Does Mercedes' Updated GLB-Class Baby G-Wagen SUV Have More Hybrid Kick?

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In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

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Death of gas-powered Porsches begins 2025 and ramps in 2026

Production of the gas-powered Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman ends in 2025, Macan in 2026. The electric Porsche Macan costs $80,450 and is on sale now....

Death of gas-powered Porsches begins 2025 and ramps in 2026

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