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With the new M135, X3 M50, and the M5, BMW is the main star of the Group this weekend at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. However, Rolls-Royce is also attending the event in West Sussex to display several bespoke cars. Revealed earlier this week, the special one-offs star in our exclusive photo gallery.

Rolls-Royce Displays One-Off Cars In Goodwood

The latest-generation MINI Countryman isn’t available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Instead, the BMW-owned marque finally offers a fully electric version. Actually, there are two flavors you can choose from. Aside from the base E model, there’s also a more potent SE. Featured here, it has dual motors and all-wheel drive, hence the ALL4 suffix in its name.

Electric MINI Countryman SE Poses At Brazilian Launch

In 2024, electrified power will enter almost every industry segment and is undoubtedly here to stay, even if some manufacturers are scaling back their future plans. A large reason for this is the barriers that stop buyers from making the switch to full electricity, but hybrid vehicles have and are sure to continue to bridge the gap between ICE-only and electric vehicles.

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A couple of weeks ago, BMW took just about everyone by surprise when a mysterious prototype was caught by car paparazzi. It had a sleek coupe shape with obvious Neue Klasse design cues. Even more intriguing were the wheels because there were no visible brake calipers. That sparked speculation about the potential use of in-wheel hub motors.

BMW Testing Prototypes With In-Wheel Electric Motors

There of the heaviest and most powerful BMW Group cars tackled the Goodwood course over the weekend. The XM Label and M5 G90 were joined by the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II at the hill climb event held in West Sussex, UK. These three mastodonts are also some of the widest production vehicles out there. That means navigating through the narrow sections of the road was quite challenging.

BMW XM, M5 G90, Cullinan Series II Climb The Goodwood Hill

Porsche is increasingly leaning into electrification, and the new hybrid Panamera shows that adding electricity can bring significant performance improvements. The 2025 Panamera lineup recently expanded with two new variants, including the gas-only GTS and Turbo S E-Hybrid. The GTS is expected to get a 4.0-liter V8, making 493 horsepower...

Porsche Expands the Panamera Lineup With Two New Variants for 2025

There’s a lot to see this weekend from the BMW Group at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. On the BMW side, the M5 G90 super sedan shares the spotlight with the X3 M50 crossover and the M135 hot hatch. At the MINI booth, the next-gen John Cooper Works hot hatch is joined by a first-ever JCW EV. Rolls-Royce is also attending the four-day event with several bespoke vehicles.

Rolls-Royce Brings Four Bespoke Cars To Goodwood FoS

Present meets future at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed where MINI is showcasing the two sides of its John Cooper Works formula. The final iteration of its gasoline-powered hot hatch is shown alongside the first-ever EV. As to why the cars are still camouflaged, that’s because the world premiere is scheduled to take place this fall.

MINI Gas And EV John Cooper Works Hot Hatches Pose Together

Cars are becoming bigger, more complex, and tech-heavy. Lightweight sports cars are becoming a rarity, and it seems, soon, only kit cars will be able to provide the visceral feel of driving a simple, lightweight sports car. It seems 4,000 pounds isn't even considered heavy nowadays, and most of the...

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Cost-conscious consumers often shop used for vehicles — here are top cars and SUVs between $10 and $20K according to Consumer Reports, a nearly century-old nonprofit consumer research and advocacy firm.

The best used cars & SUVs under $20k according to Consumer Reports

PPF – What Is It?. For car enthusiasts who are passionate about maintaining the pristine condition of their vehicle’s paint, PPF is a highly recommended solution. Hardy explains that PPF acts as a barrier, protecting the original paint from various types of damage such as UV rays, road debris, and harsh weather conditions. This protective layer ensures that your vehicle’s paint remains in excellent condition for a longer period. A unique feature of XPEL’s PPF is its self-healing capability, which allows it to repair minor scratches and imperfections on its own. This innovative technology not only extends the life of your vehicle’s paint but also makes it easier to clean and maintain, preserving the car’s aesthetic appeal over time.

Podcast: We Talk to XPEL About the Pros and Cons of PPF, Ceramic Coating and Tinting

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We were misinformed: previous sightings of what was thought to be the upcoming Audi RS7 Avant (and replacing the existing combustion-powered RS6 Avant as even-numbered Audi cars go electric) have turned out to be of the future Audi A7 allroad. In hindsight, it's pretty obvious that the bulbous arches are not temporary placeholders before more aggressive fenders are tried on, and that point is only highlighted further by sightings of the actual Audi RS7, caught testing near the Nürburgring. With these new images, we can all rest easy knowing that the design department of the RS division has not gone soft, modernizing trademark styling elements for the new era. This is probably not the time or place to discuss an opinion of the G90 BMW M5, but this writer believes Munich could have done more to improve its new super sedan's sex appeal. Still, the M5 has its USPs, and we look forward to seeing its Touring variant compete with Ingolstadt's new beast on US soil.

Audi RS6 Replacement Won't Make The Same Mistake As The BMW M5

Cadillac has unveiled the Sollei concept, an ultra-luxury four-seat convertible. The car is based on the Celestiq and “pushes the boundaries of future bespoke commissions.”. The attention to detail is impressive and the woodwork is a sight to behold. The Cadillac Celestiq marked the brand’s return to the ultra-luxury...

Cadillac Sollei Concept Is The Four-Seat Ultra-Luxury Convertible Of Our Dreams

The small case 168 differential on the four-cylinder petrol BMW 1 Series and E90 3 Series ranges is a bit troublesome. There is no obvious reason for this to be so – it is a very well-made unit, machined to incredibly fine tolerances, and uses bearings from well-respected manufacturers. However, many begin to whine by 70,000 miles and can get really noisy. While it is rare for a diff to fail, I recently replaced a diff in a 2008 BMW 320i Coupe (E92) that was close to a big failure and a loss of drive.

BMW Type 168 Differential: Troubleshooting, Rebuilding, and Replacement Guide

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We love weird old classic cars, don't we folks? This one comes from Audi—more specifically, Auto Union. Internally known as the Type 52, the so-called "Schnellsportwagen"—or "fast sports car"—was supposed to be a road-going version of the Type 22 Grand Prix race car from the 1930s. It would have had a 16-cylinder engine with upwards of 200 horsepower, and a top speed of 125 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest cars of the day.

Audi Revived a Never-Built, 16-Cylinder Supercar From the 1930s

When BMW unveiled the M760i The Final V12 in early 2022, it didn’t share any images of the super sedan. The special edition was never officially shown in press shots, but you can now see it here. One of the 12 cars that were built strictly for the US market has come up for sale. This all-black epilogue to the V12 engine is up for grabs at a dealer in Morristown, New Jersey.

Rare BMW M760i The Final V12 For Sale

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

A couple of months ago, Ferrari patented an upside-down hydrogen engine with gear-driven superchargers, and now the automaker has explained how the concept would work with turbochargers instead. The new technology was discovered by CarBuzz at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Unlike the abovementioned patent, Ferrari makes no mention of hydrogen power this time, but it's worth noting that the reason Ferrari is working on an inverted engine design in the first place is space.

Ferrari Solves Turbo Lag With 'Turbo Gears' And An Upside Down Engine

Maserati bid farewell to the Levante after an eight-year run, leaving a void in the luxury SUV segment. However, the Italian automaker isn’t leaving the game for good. A next-generation Levante is on the horizon, and it’s taking a significant departure from its predecessor. This new Levante will...

Maserati’s Future with the Electric Levante: A Luxurious SUV Set to Compete with BMW and Tesla with Multiple Powertrain Options

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BMW Rules Out New Cars With Laser Headlights

The race between BMW and Audi to bring laser headlights to the market seems like a distant memory now. A decade ago, BMW won that duel...

BMW Rules Out New Cars With Laser Headlights

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