Saturday, March 30, 2024

Friday, March 29, 2024

The Fiat 500 Could Get its Gas Engine Back

The iconic city car is electric-only for its latest generation, but softening demand for EVs might change that.

Genesis Is Interested In Racing, But Doesn't Have Any Plans Yet

Luc Donckerwolke, Chief Creative Officer for Genesis, tells Motor1 that racing regulations need to stabilize before the brand can jump in.

The First Volkswagen Golf Was Built Exactly 50 Years Ago

The Beetle's successor was born on March 29, 1974, but there were three prototypes before it.

Porsche Explains Why Its Next Hypercar Needs All-Wheel Drive

If approved for production, the flagship model will eschew the concept's rear-wheel-drive setup.

Friday, March 22, 2024

McLaren Has a New Owner

Mumtalaket, the sovereign wealth fund of Bahrain, now holds 100 percent ownership in the supercar company.

1 of 1 Blue Bay Lagoon G80 M3


So I made the best impulse purchase of my life last week. 13 years ago I bought an LSB M3 and always wished it had the cinnamon interior. It ended up being a track car so that dream never happened.

I really loved the looks of the G80 platform and once they released the Xdrive version I knew eventually I would have one. The past two years have been spent poking around online trying to find the perfect one and I eventually settled on wanting a Techno Violet G80. As they are few and far between the search extended longer than I wanted.

Fast forward to last week, I brought my X3MC in to the dealer to get the window replaced and I couldnt believe my eyes of what I saw sitting on the showpad out front. Some crazy blue M3. When I got out to look at it I saw it had the Tartufo interior and I was sold. The color is Blue Bay Lagoon. The next day, I returned my loaner car, and left with my new M3

Apparently this was a custom build for a customer out in Colorado and they backed out. The car got sold to a dealer in Dallas so it would move faster. Im at a loss for words on just how lucky I feel randomly finding this, as besides for the MPE exhaust, its exactly how I would have specd a custom build out myself. At a whopping $115k sticker price, it has almost every option you could select. The full leather interior is not something I would have selected on my own as I was unaware it came with a leather dash and upper doors, however, this will always be an option on my cars moving forward after seeing how stunning it is. The Blue Bay Lagoon is such an incredible color. At night it looks teal, in overcast it looks LSB, and in the sun it resembles Atlantis.

I just got the car tinted and within the next month it will get a full PPF, M performance HAS suspension, wheel spacers, and either powder coat the current wheels bronze, or pickup a gold set of the 827M wheels. Patiently waiting to get through this break-in period so I can really play with her, but could be a while as this wont be my DD. Happy to be back in an M3 and look forward to seeing some of you all around at shows! Enjoy

The 2024 Nissan Kicks Finally Gets All-Wheel Drive

Nissan's entry-level crossover gets a major makeover that brings symmetrical styling with upgraded tech.

Bentley Boss Suddenly Steps Down

Adrian Hallmark will reportedly take the reins of Aston Martin.

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Future BMW Electric Cars Will Power Your Toaster

Neue Klasse electric models will benefit from bidirectional charging.

The Vision Neue Klasse X Shows BMW's Dream Future Is Just More SUVs

BMW’s Neue Klasse concept cars promise a stylish, all-electric future—but this concept sure looks a lot like an everyday family crossover.

World Premiere: The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X


World Premiere: The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X.

Sunday, March 17, 2024

True Bravery Is Buying a 187,000-Mile Maserati Quattroporte

Having conquered many complicated BMW M cars before, M539 Restorations tries its hands at a high-mileage V-8 Maserati. It goes as you'd expect.

Volvo Engine Teardown Shows What Happens When Rod Bearings Fail Over Time

Rod bearings don't always fail immediately. They can wear severely over time before grenading your engine.

1,500-HP Chevy Truck Almost Hits Audi Then Bursts Into Flames in Wild Drag Race

This is the most ridiculous drag race we've seen in a long time.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Front Leaked! + Official Interior Teaser


BMW Vision Neue Klasse X Front Leaked! + official interior teaser

Buy This Bugatti Chiron, Get a Rolls-Royce Wraith for Free

Sure, you might be paying a bit more than market value for your Chiron. But you're also getting another very nice car on the side.

This Tuned X3 M Is as Quick as a Huracán in a Drag Race

The SUV makes over 700 horsepower thanks to a few bolt-ons.

This Innocent Fiat 500 Is Hiding a Plethora of Hot Rod-Style Upgrades

Now, it's getting even more, including a higher-capacity oil pan, a hotter camshaft, and a machined cylinder head.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Monday, March 11, 2024

BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles [NY Times Article]


The below article was published today (03/09/2024). The article is entitled BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles and is on the front page of the website this morning. The article probably does not include much that is new to the readers of this forum, but its worth a read. Most or all on this forum would agree that the iX is a winner. My wife loves her iX M60.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/b…-vehicles.html

The New Mercedes-AMG E53 Is A Six-Cylinder Hybrid With 603 HP

The full power is available briefly and only with launch control.

Watch Porsche Unleash The Taycan Turbo GT In This Livestream

The livestream starts at 9 AM Eastern / 1 PM GMT.

Mercedes Will Keep Making Its Cheapest Gas Car Because EVs Are Still Expensive

The A-Class was supposed to be retired in 2024, but not anymore.

Sunday, March 10, 2024

Seeing a Tire Work From The Inside Is Endlessly Fascinating

Someone put a Go-Pro camera inside a tire and drove around with balance beads to show how they work.

Teardown Reveals Why So Many Jeep EcoDiesel V-6s Fail

In which a connecting rod decides not to connect anymore.

Watch This Forgotten Mercedes SL Get Its First Wash In Two Decades

This old Mercedes convertible hasn't been touched in years. Now it's finally getting the love it deserves.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Crashed Lexus LFA Could Cost $500,000 To Rebuild

This LFA supercar was involved in a single-car collision with a fire hydrant. Thankfully it's going to be repaired.

Four-Cylinder Engine With Homemade Crank Sounds Just Like a V-8

We don't recommend cutting up and welding the crankshaft in your Civic, but we aren't saying it wouldn't sound cooler if you did.

Here's Your Chance To Own The Oddest F1 Car Of All Time

This Tyrrell P34 belongs to former F1 champ Jody Scheckter, who raced one of these cars in 1976 and 1977.

718 Cayman GTS 4.0 vs G87 M2 Comparison Test Review (by Motortrend)


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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Sunday, March 3, 2024

The New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Line Has More Buttons And A Rear Wiper

The updated EV gets a facelift with a bigger battery.

Nissan Titan Diesel Engine Teardown Reveals Spun Bearings At Just 40,000 Miles

A 2018 Nissan Titan XD with the 5.0-liter Cummins diesel V8 engine will need a new block after this catastrophic damage.

This 1,250-HP Lamborghini Makes 225 MPH Look Easy On The Autobahn

This Huracán's gearing is the only thing holding it back from going even faster.

Here's What Rally Looked Like Right After Group B Ended

Vintage footage from the Rallye Sanremo in 1987 shows rally remained alive and well after the death of Group B.

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Collecting My M3 Comp xDrive @ BMW Welt Munich


What a day. What an experience. WHAT A CAR!

Hey guys I am quite new here. For a long time I was dreaming to get back into the BMW Team. Since 18 years old I have owned an e36 convertible and an e90 318i. After that I have switched teams to Ford Performance and bought a brand new 2017 Ford Focus RS. After 5 happy years I have decided to let go and sold it. Pretty fast it got really clear to me what to get next. I mean the G80 is truly a dream car.
Now a year later the day has finally come to collect my new dream car at the BMW Welt Munich😊

I could not be happier. The spec is my dream spec. And also its quite rare (at least here in Germany).

Looking forward to further conversations here on Bimmerpost!

McLaren 765LT Driver Learns Why This Eagle Talon Has A Parachute On The Back

800 horsepower in a gutted Talon makes for a very fast drag racing machine.

This Is What Happens When The Crankshaft In Your Ford EcoBoost Engine Fails

The twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 from a 2019 Ford F-150 in this video is hiding a catastrophe.

Watch This Abandoned Mustang Fire Up For The First Time In 18 Years

This original Mustang has been sitting in the corner of a garage for nearly 20 years. Now it's finally getting the love it deserves.