Lamborghini Recalls Exactly Two Revueltos for Potential Fire Risk

The recall was issued after a Revuelto burned to the ground in New York.

Someone Already Cut the Roof Off a New Dodge Charger

Drop Top Customs is readying a convertible conversion for the electric vehicle.

Someone Wanted a Gun Holster in Their Hennessey Venom F5

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New to me G90 M5 & comparison vs. my F90

I thought I’d give it a try, and compare it to F90. Since I have both now.
Got this Marina Bay Blue one with Red Interior.
I do like, but I will probably not keep it for long.
It drives great, feels quite close to a BMW XM, but handles way better then XM.
Feels faster than F90 even though it is not.
Seats are noticeably comfier than F90 seats. But not by a lot. I can’t find the button to adjust knee support bolster, maybe it doesn’t have that 🤷🏻*♂️
Also disappointed that it doesn’t have adjustable seat back.
B&W sounds noticeably better in G90 then same one in F90.
If you ever had F10 and loved Bang & Olufsen in it, then you probably felt disappointed about B&W in F90,
But I really enjoying music in G90 after numb sound quality in F90.
Would be nice to have massaging option in front seats.
No soft close feels like a miss out. Hopefully they will add that next year.
No active outside handles in rear door makes it feel cheap.
Whatever they used to upholster the seats feels rough, i can’t say that it feels cheap, but you can definitely tell it’s not real leather,
My F90 has full leather and it even smells fancy.
G90 doesn’t have that obvious scent in it, my G80 even smelled more BMW-ish then G90

Gordon Murray Is Making a 'Tougher' T.33S Supercar

It should be quicker, sharper, and more aerodynamic.

EV 'Engine' Made From 50 Cordless Drills Is Silly and Brilliant

Garage 54 answers the important questions nobody is asking.

This Volvo Five-Cylinder Jumped Timing And Wanton Destruction Ensued

Volvo's long-running Modular five-cylinder is a reliable engine, but this one broke in spectacular fashion.

Lamborghini Has Its Own TV Channel

It's good for podcasts, model deep dives, or whenever you just need to stare at a Revuelto.

This Posh Raised-Roof Motorhome Used to Be a Boring School Bus

It has a full kitchen, bathroom, a queen-sized bed, and room to spare.

Here's Your Chance to Own the Coolest, Rarest Ford Thunderbird

Only around 200 of these "F-Birds" were made, packing a supercharged V-8 straight from the factory. Three of them are up for sale.

My Long Recovery Road Back to a Manual G82

Back in 2022 I owned a manual skyscraper grey ‘22 M3 that I absolutely loved.

In November that year I had a freak bike accident that nearly killed me. I ended up in the ICU for a week on oxygen with a severely damaged hip/pelvis, 3 broken ribs, a punctured lung, lots of soft tissue damage, and multiple pulmonary embolisms. It was a close call and I’m lucky to be here.

Unfortunately my hip was so injured I was unable to drive a manual (I could barely stand up and shuffle along with two canes) so was forced to trade the car in. I ended up trading it on a loaded Dravit grey 2024 X-Drive Comp on Tartufo with the hope I’d eventually recover enough to get back into a manual car.

Fast forward to just over two years post accident and I’m finally able to drive a manual once again. I picked up this beauty yesterday and the 1.5 hour drive home from the dealer was PURE BLISS.

It’s a manual 2025 Skyscraper Grey Metallic G82 with laser taillights, adaptive headlights, red calipers, 825Ms, exterior carbon pack, carbon roof, Fiona red interior, interior carbon trim, ventilated seats and universal garage door opener.

The connection you feel driving a manual RWD G8X just can’t be overstated. I’m still excited like a kid at Christmas and can’t wait to drive it on some country roads again today.

Cheers!

This Weird Z Wagon Is Actually Two Other Nissans Underneath

It was built by students at Nissan's tech college, along with a strange Skyline and a chunky Bluebird.

Unprotected VW Data Exposed Locations Of 800,000 EVs

There’s no indication anyone nefarious accessed the information before VW software provider Cariad patched the vulnerability.

California Dealers Preparing to Sue VW Over Scout's Direct Sales Model

The California New Car Dealers Association says Scout Motors is breaking the law by selling directly to buyers.

Liberty Walk's Lamborghini Miura Actually Looks Sick

The factory crew might not be happy in Sant'Agata Bolognese—but who cares?

Subaru's Most Important Car Is Coming Next Year

The Forester Hybrid will combine Toyota's electrical know-how with Subaru's boxer engine.

Ford, GM, and Toyota Each Donate $1 Million to Trump's Inauguration

Ford and GM are also donating vehicles to the event.

Stellantis Fined Millions for 'Unapproved' Diesel Emissions Cheat Device

Select 2014-2016 Ram ProMaster vans with the 3.0-liter diesel performed differently in testing versus real-world operation.

Congrats to Our First G99 M5 Touring Delivery!

Hi new member here in Montreal Canada !
Just took delivery of my G99 M 5 touring dark graphite metallic yesterday just in time for Christmas a🤩🤩🤩🎅

Happy Holidays! M5 G90 x M3 G80 in Christmas Colors

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
Santas M have arrived.

Watch The Stig Drift the Ford SuperVan on the Top Gear Test Track

The tame racing driver set a fast lap then smoked the tires to celebrate.

My Frozen Grey G90 M5 Picked Up

Just picked up my frozen grey! My original order has been stuck at the port in Germany for over 3 weeks now. Got lucky and found an identical build at another dealership.

First impressions:

1) Car is an absolute power beast. The instant torque available at start and after 3rd gear is reminiscent of my previous Model S.

2) Ive only done a few hundred miles so far but the power IMO negates any weight issues. Very planted on curves and turns.

3) The interior especially the red seats are absolutely eye popping.

4) The car is definitely a head turner. Already have had several compliments. The frozen grey really makes this car look even more aggressive.

5) I was afraid I would be severely disappointed by the exhaust note from the outside but the cold starts actually sound pretty damn good!

Nearly 50 Percent of Drivers Admit to Speeding 15 MPH or More, Study Says

Thirty-six percent said they sped on residential streets, too.

My Individual Irish Green on Tartufo G82 M4 xDrive

This is my 2024 Individual Irish Green M4 Competition xDrive, which I picked up earlier this month with 1,054 miles on it. While I’m not planning an extensive build, I wanted to document any subtle changes since this is a less common color.

Before this, I had a 2022 G80 manual in a very basic black-on-black spec, but I never fully connected with the transmission. I ended up selling it while studying for a professional certification in late summer (I had zero free time and the car just felt like a distraction), planning to reassess my daily driver situation once I passed my exam in November. Initially, I had my sights set on a 992 GTS or C4S (I drove both at private Porsche events at Summit Point Raceway and fell in love), but after consideration, I realized they weren’t practical for my daily needs, like transporting my dog or golf gear. I would have had to put my clubs in the cabin in the 911.

That led me to consider the G82. At first it felt a little bit like buying the same car twice, but I quickly realized just how different the G80/G82 manual and xDrive are. Aside from the engine note and the familiar interior, they really don’t feel similar at all. I knew the xDrive would make a perfect sporty daily driver. I planned to order a 2025 model but came across this car and couldn’t pass it up.

The vision for this car is a “gentleman’s daily”—classy and understated (unlike my wife’s individual Signal Green X5M). No loud exhaust, extreme mods, or anything too aggressive. It needs to stay refined enough to pick up a client for lunch without being over the top.

I must give a shout-out to @[AhsanU](contact:166441) – he picked me up from the rental car drop-off and drove me to the dealership and helped inspect the car. His beautiful Tartufo bucket seats reminded me that I made the right choice with the comfort seats!

Since I’ve had the car, I swapped the Pirelli summers on the bi-color 825Ms for Continental DWS 06+ all-seasons (my “winter” setup), bought Ahsan’s silver 825Ms (my summer setup), and had the car tinted by Speed & Tech Motoring. RJ at Speed & Tech also fixed a small area of PPF on the front bumper that was coming up.

Planned Mods:

Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs (trying not to go too low)
Future Classic 12mm F/R spacers
Millway Monoball kit (had this on my G80 – it’s a must)
Carbahn rear link kit
SST Valve Controller
Paint-matched reflectors
M Performance carbon fiber lip
Dinan CF intakes
CF Strut Brace
Color-matched engine cover

You can follow me on IG at @par__m3 (still need to change my handle at some point)

The Last V-12 Ferrari To Win Le Mans Is for Sale

This 1964 Ferrari 250 LM could bring over $26 million when it goes up for auction in February.

The Subaru Solterra Is Way Cheaper For 2025

Subaru slashed $6,500 off the EV's starting price.

It's Official: Honda and Nissan Planning Merger for 2026

If approved, the two Japanese brands would be owned by a new holding company, making it one of the biggest carmakers in the world.

Santa's Here: The Greatest Rally Video of the Year Has Arrived

The holiday season reaches full swing when Girardo & Co. deliver their vintage-rally video to its rightful place under our Rothman's-liveried tree.

G90 M5 Gains 69whp & 59wtq With Dähler Performance Module

Well, it didn’t take long.

We finally got the G90 M5 on the dyno with a Dähler performance module. I’m assuming it’s on 93 octane, but we have baseline numbers to compare to the stock map on the same dyno!

This M5 with the performance module put down:

747whp at 5,890rpm

782whp at 3,050rpm

Making gains of 69whp and 59wtq from the baseline map.

Thoughts?

M3 Touring vs RS4 Avant: The Ultimate Winter Test

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Porsche Designed This Sick-Looking Spaceship For a New Video Game

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Watch This AWD-Swapped Corvette Go Seven Seconds in the Quarter-Mile

This C3 Corvette uses the drivetrain from a GMC Typhoon, and makes nearly 2000 horsepower.

Frozen Deep Green M4 LCI

Taking delivery today. 2025 M4 Comp. xDr. Frozen Deep Green over Ivory White Buckets. Got some progress pics. Wheels were done in Roman Bronze, but Im leaning towards putting my bronze 827M CS wheels on. What do yall think??

This 23,000-Mile Saturn Ion Redline Might be the Cleanest Example Left

What might be the coolest Saturn ever was a rare beast, but this mint example is ripe for the taking.

Production of Fiat and Maserati EVs Will Stay Paused Over Slow Sales

Stellantis is extending the Fiat 500e production stoppage until January 20, while Maserati EV production is paused until February 3.

How Will Cupra Succeed in the US?

CEO Wayne Griffiths tells us how the brand is set up for success in one of the world's toughest markets: America.

Toyota Launches Japan's First Plug-In Hybrid Minivan

The Alphard and Vellfire PHEVs can cover 45 miles in electric mode.

The New Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Has a Front Center Seat

Complete technical specifications show the old V-6 is gone, but the new four-cylinder hybrid has more power.

The Best Cars, Trucks, and SUVs of 2024

Only three cars earned Best of the Best accolades in 2024—but there were dozens of other candidates that nearly made the cut.

Volkswagen May Not Close German Factories After All

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The Kia Syros Is a Tiny Car With a Huge Personality

Despite having a face only a mother could love, it's actually a decent crossover once you get past the weird exterior.

Volkswagen Has Built the Final VR-6 Engine

A legendary engine retires after 34 years.

Ram Won't Launch Its Electric Pickup Until 2026

The range-extended Ramcharger is now priority number one, coming next year.

Nissan Will Sell the Old Kicks Alongside the New One

The 2025 Kicks Play is $310 cheaper than the all-new Kicks.

Honda Is Developing New Gas Engines

The four-cylinder units will be used in hybrids.

Porsche Struggling With Electric 718 Boxster Development: Report

Battery issues could delay the next Cayman as well.

The Toyota bZ4X Is Way Cheaper For 2025

There's a new Nightshade Edition, too.

Kia: People Are Starting to Like How the Tasman Looks

An internal study shows people think the truck looks better in the metal than in press images.

Jaguar: People Buying $100,000+ Cars Barely Care About the Engine

The wealthy are mostly interested in how it looks.

Toyota's $10,000 Pickup Spawned a Cheap Three-Row SUV. We Want It

It's built by an aftermarket upfitter, and will be sold through Toyota dealers in Indonesia.

2025 M5 G90 Dyno Results (Post Break-In) : 678whp / 723wtq

Check it out!

We have a post break-in G90 ///M5 on the dyno from KiesMotorsports, posting 678whp at 5,480rpm and 723wtq at 2,370rpm.

Lamborghini Is Delaying Its First EV Like Everyone Else

The production-ready Lanzador will arrive in 2029 instead of 2028.

Introducing Motor1's Best of the Best Awards

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Audi Takes 'Painful' Decision to Close a Factory

The Brussels plant will be shut down on February 28, 2025.

Here's What It Takes to Kill Volkswagen's Weirdest Engine

VW's 2.5-liter five-cylinder is among the strangest of the modern era. Like most motors, killing one always comes down to oil.

Fulfill Your Rally Fantasies With This Ultra-Rare Ford RS200 S

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Liberty Walk Designed a Mechanical Keyboard, For Some Reason

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G90 M5 Blasts Down Autobahn (Video)

Absolutely impressive! This car truly is incredible. The effortless speeds and stability…

This Engine Teardown Shows the Race Car Tech In VW's Iconic Diesel V-10

The lengths Volkswagen went to in the mid-2000s to engineer a twin-turbo V-10 for a normal SUV will astound you.

GM Wants To Beam Holographic Images Directly to Your Eyeballs

It could replace touchscreens as the choice form of entertainment for future road trips.

My Life Journey to the G80 M3

I dont really post much around here, honestly this forum has been such a great resource for me in selecting my G80, Ive really enjoyed reading through some of the member review and I wanted to contribute, so bear with me.

Im definitely a motorsport fanatic, I built a mini go-kart track at my farm, its nothing impressive, but we race karts here. I also do a bunch of track days. In 2014 I sold my RSTI replica for a 2013 bmw m3 e92 manual. I loved the e92 platform.

At the time, I lived in Montreal, Quebec and I only got to enjoy my M3 for about 3 months before it was stolen. I was devastated, I had just done a bunch of track related mods to it, including a full exhaust and the insurance company took over 2 months to pay me out. Funny thing is I had paid the car in full, so I ended up losing about 8k in the whole ordeal.

Was a hell of a situation, because I badly wanted another e92, but couldnt find a manual with the millage I was looking for, I ended up getting an F82 M4 DCT. I think I did about 15-18 track day with that car, was one of the most reliable, albeit soulless cars I owned. That DCT was never my cup of tea. So I ended up selling it after 25k miles and bought a 991.1 carrera. Believe it or not that 4 was my daily driver in -25F weather, in the snow, in hail storms. I drove put over 30k miles on that thing in 2 years. That was a good year. I was single, 28 years old, living near the city, It really was a great machine, but again soulless, even with and exhaust, intakes and a tune that thing was just not as fiery as the e92 and I honestly missed that V8 note.

That summer I sold the carrera and got a 991.2 manual 4s in blue. Drove that car for the summer and right before winter bought a C43 AMG. I needed a 4 door car, as I had just gotten married and my wife was driving long distances to work and back. We were also commuting from Montreal-Virginia to see her parents. So the C43 was an absolute beast in the snow. AWD, V6 Twin-Turbo, this was 8 years ago and I still have the machine parked in my driveway. Ive put 100k miles on it, Ive driven it all the way to Florida, its the most consistent and reliable item Ive bought period. Love that thing. Anyhow, 5 years ago today, Covid started and my work asked me to move down to the US, I couldnt say no to being in warmer weather. So, my wife and I bought a farm in Southern Virginia were I reside today with a bunch of cattle, 6 goats and 4 horses. I went from downtown Montreal to the deep South.

That said, I needed something for VIR (Virginia international raceway), I wanted to do track days, something a bit more than the Karts we were using, so I bought the car that was always on my mind, an E92 M3.

In 2022, I bought the ESS S/C kit and a big brake kit for it. I fucking love that car. Its pretty much straight pipe and Im making some decent power. Ive put 14 track days on that car and 12k miles, Ive done so much maintenance and work on it, Id have to type out a Tolkien novel to cover it. If you have an e92, trust me the ESS kit is a game changer. I still own my E92, and will until I give it to my son one day. I can make a thread about my experience with it one day.

Alright, forward one year and my daughter was born. We have a farm truck that my wife uses and shes monopolized the C43 for quick errands, so I wanted to buy a 4 door to drive around my kid and considering she was prego again, I wanted something spacious. So being the considerate, reasonable person I am, I bought a 911 Turbo S. Yes a Turbo. I wanted one so bad, I need a Turbo S.

I put 3K miles on it before having to replace both turbos, got a transmission failure check engine light, had pretty much every damn electric fault you can imagine, I spent maybe half my time under that car wrenching on it. You know what I loved about the turbo experience? Nothing, absolutely nothing. That thing was the worst purchase of all the cars Ive mentioned. Whats funny is I regretting buying the moment I did, and I sold it to a gentleman that drove it across the country, Im sure he hates it as much as I did.

I wanted another shot at exotics, and I wanted a real 4 seater. So next came a Ferrari FF. Yes, an FF. I made it, I bought a prancing horse. You know how they say, there are two types of Ferrari owners? The ones that buy 1 and never buy another? And the ones that buy one and end up buying nothing else? Well Im the former, not the latter. I sold that thing faster than the 911. I know, I sound like just some guy putting in cars Ive owner that never existed, but check out the photos. No Im not a dealer and no Im not crazy, at least I dont think I am.

So, Now I had an E92 that smelled liked unburnt fuel and cigars, was highly modified, a few farm trucks and a C43 AMG. Whats next?

Why not a G80? Everyone seems to hate them, Im sure Ill love it right?

I searched the internetz and found a green one with 20k miles, manual for around 1/3 what I sold the FF for. Thats a lot of Go-Karting money saved, so the only reasonable thing to do was to buy it. And I did.

Ive driven the G80 for over 4k miles and like any fanboy, ricer, annoying self-centered car guy, I Tuned it, did Downpipes, exhaust and intakes. Yeah, I know, not too classy, but hey I live in the countryside, with no neighbors so why not. On a serious note, I have to be honest, I didnt expect to like this car this much, I know it gets some hate out there for being heavier, bigger and uglier than past gens but I dont understand the hate. The car is really a pleasure to drive, the gearbox, with a few mods is fantastic to shift. The low end torque is really fun, especially in the rain, and the sound you get with a secondary cat delete and primary resonator delete is really nice. The DPs give is a deeper crackling sound and a ton of pops (I know, Im a child). All in all its far superior than any predecessor on a track, one day at a track and its obvious to any driver with experience. We drove it back to back with the E92 ESS and honestly, minus the sound, the E92 doesnt hold a candle to it. Yes, its fun, its so fun to row through the gears, but its not as communicative, the G80 will surprise you with how little it under-steers for a big machine. When you widen your apex entry and through the front end in, you legit feel the engineering that has happened between 2013 and 2023. I have the Carbon seats, and they offer pretty much the best support Ive had minus my Birrell kart lol.

Even on the backroads, I love driving the E92 for the sound and veracity of that German V8, but the G80 gives you so much more confidence, a slide in it isnt like the F82, where you wonder if youre going to end up in a ditch every time the ass kicks out. I dont get the hate.

Ive come a long way, owned some pretty nice whips, but that G80 will sit beside my E92 for many years to come, Ill buy other cars Im sure, but there is something about this platform with a manual that is hard to describe. I think the best way to do it is to say confidence, the G80 is a confidence inspiring sedan. Sure a GT4 is a better track car for the price, but it doesnt fit a car seat, I cant look in the rear view mirror and see my kid giggle at the loud exhaust farts, or take them to get ice cream and row through the gears pleasantly without dying of monoxide poisoning (cue in my e92). Its just a great sedan and I think with all the electric garbage coming out, people will remember these cars as the last of an era, for now at least.

Sorry about the pictures being all over. But I wanted to share with you all my journey. If you asked me what is the best Sedan Ive owned, Id say the G80 M3. What is the funnest car Ive owned, it would be my replica RSTI with EJ20 310awhp and 1100kg. I hope this helped you Bimmerpost, I know you all have helped me a lot.

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Mercedes Will Show Its New Electric Van Next Spring

It'll sit on a dedicated EV platform.

The Renault 5 Turbo Returns With Crazy Power

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The Fantastic Four: Bugatti's Record-Breaking Cars

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Big Surprise: Taller Vehicles Are More Dangerous for Pedestrians, Study Says

As speeds increase, so does the likelihood of a serious pedestrian injury. But if the vehicle involved is taller, the results are worse.

Nissan Made an Electric GT-R R32

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Now You Can Watch YouTube in Your Porsche

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Evolve G90 M5: Continuing the Uber Saloon Legacy

I remember the first time I heard someone waxing lyrical about an M5. "It should not be able to move that fast with 4 passengers in it" This person was a friend who owned an E30 M3 at the time and told me about his first experience in an E34 M5 3.8 Nurburgring Edition. The M5 was the bench mark Uber Saloon.

Since Evolves inception in 2007 the M5 has paid an important part of our history. Not only the tuning, the races but also the fact that each one double up as my family car so still had to daily drivable.

Starting with the E39 M5 it was the first car we developed hardware on from headers, intakes and all the way to an intercooled supercharger kit.

Circumstances allowed us to recently buy the very E39 M5 that we developed the supercharger on for our customer all those years ago.

The E39 M5 was different to most M cars that had come before it because it had a lot of useable torque. It was like a 4 door muscle car and to do this day many people will say its the best M5.

The next M5 was very different. Slightly larger (yes this becomes a running theme!) but with a very different and unique powertrain. Gone was the torquey V8 mated to a manual gearbox and in came a high revving V10 mated to a SMG gearbox. The first time I drove one I couldnt believe how fast it was compared to its supercar rivals of the time. It felt like driving a 4 door supercar and sounded like one too with the right exhaust. 200 mph sir? It was possible and indeed it was the first car achieved this in.

Again we developed a lot of parts including headers, X Pipes, Switchable valved exhausts and ECU Tuning. It was also the car that introduced us to the infamous VMAX200 events which we attended in the M5 and did very well in. Some results below.

The next M5 would be probably the most controversial. Having recently moved to forced induction with the 1M BMW introduced the first turbo charged M5. The F10 M5 was a torque monster compared to the outgoing model and for the first time as M5 had a DCT gearbox which was a vast improvement over the outgoing SMG.

For me the F10 was a much nicer place to be, had better build quality and interior than the E60. The introduction of forced induction also meant that this M5 was very tuneable. Again we went to many VMAX200 events and had many memorable races. The ones that are etched in my memory include being 4 up against a Ferrari 458 Speciale and being very close to a Pagani Huayra.

The next M5 was a revolution. The first one with switchable xDrive and for me better than the F10 in every way. BMW stepped up the build and quality of materials in a big way and the car performed like a 4 door R35 GTR. It will always have a special place in my heart as it was the first BMW we took to 1000 BHP and because of the many crazy races we had with this car on the now very famous CarWow Youtube channel.

This is one of my favourites of the many videos they made of the car.

A very long winded way to introduce our latest project car some might say but I wanted to add some context. The M5 has always been an important car to Evolve but also to me personally and I cant wait to get stuck into the G90.

Its too soon to give my thoughts about it fully but I will say its more of an evolution than the revolution that the F90 was.

Immediately development plans:

Springs
HAS Kit
Downpipes
Mid Pipes
Intake (With Eventuri)
Paddle shifters
Piggy Back ECU

The Ford Escort RS Is Back

It's entirely new and costs supercar money.

And So It Begins: Europe's 2035 Gas Engine Ban Under Pressure

The European Parliament's biggest political group wants the ban to be reversed.

Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis: 'We're Getting Our Ass Kicked'

But he is confident Ram can reverse the course.

Holden Only Built 30 of These Utes—And You Can Buy One

If you live in Australia, you can bid on this beautiful 'Blue Meanie' tribute.

Ford Mustang GTD Sets Nürburgring Record for Fastest American Car

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Mazda: Americans Want Cheap Gas Cars

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Step Up Your Sim Racing Setup With This Vintage Lotus F1 Rig

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The Journey Getting My 2001 E38 740i Shorty Up to Standards

The 2001 BMW 740i, part of the revered E38 series, has long been a favorite among enthusiasts for its blend of luxury and performance. I was fortunate to acquire this iconic model during the pandemic, unaware of the journey it would take me on—or just how much Id come to love it. As I spent more time behind the wheel, I encountered the expected maintenance challenges typical of a car of this vintage. This led me to embark on a restoration project, aiming to upgrade and preserve the car in OEM-plus condition, with a focus on period-correct modifications. Among the enhancements, I upgraded the stereo system, addressing the outdated technology and replacing the blown speakers, ensuring the sound quality matched the cars timeless appeal.

After acquiring the car from a fellow enthusiast, I started to source parts from dismantlers, BMW dealers, fellow owners, as well as aftermarket sources.

My thoughts about maintenance is if there is an better than option go with it. Trying to go as OEM plus and period correct as I could go…

Problems to sort out

– blown speakers
– worn suspension
– worn front leather seats
– droopy headliner
– M Parallels rashed and tired
– brakes worn out / need more braking power
– cosmetic issues, dulled out trim, roundel emblems worn, dents
– paint imperfections
– front bumper scratched up and paint damage
– rear bumper scratched up and paint damaged
– mirrors fade and dont match the cars paint
– valve covers typical wear
– cluster needs to be fixed (pixalation)
– needs front windshield and rear window replaced (waiting for potential full body repaint)

Upgrades

Stereo
– 5 inch rear deck woofers removed and replaced with Bavauto
– Focal Flax Evo PS165ES (front and rear)
– Focal FDP 6.900 V2 – 6 Channel Amp
– AVIN Avant 4
– Design Rendition Cup Holders with 2 Charger Ports

Suspension
KW Variant 3
Syncro Design Works Thrust Arms

Brakes
Brembo GT Front Brake Kit
Goodridge SS Lines Front and Rear
Brembo Cross Drilled Rear Brake Rotors
Brembo Rear Brake Pads

Interior
Restored Headliner, A, B, C Pillars, Mirrors in Alcantara
Restored Rear Deck in Alcantara
Front Seats reupholstered
Restored Steering Wheel
New OEM Leather Shift knob
Replaced phone carrier in arm rest with coin holder (OEM)
Center dash grill replaced with new OEM

Exterior
Roundel Front and Rear replaced
Front Bumper Black Trim replaced
Front Bumper repainted
Rear Bumper repainted
Mirror repainted
Dents removed
Wetsanded and Corrected
OEM Pre LCI Center Grills

UPDATE: 10/16/24
Ordered BavTek Inc BMW Instrument Cluster LCD Display Silver Ribbon Cable DIY

Unfortunately Im not sure where my original photos of the car prior to the mods and maintenance.
When I find them Ill post them.

Dent removal

Bumpers, Mirrors and Trim removed for repaint

Years of build up dirt and debris

Painted pieces back from Final Touch Collision

OEM pieces about to go back on the car

Rear cleaned up for bumper install

Old Orange bulbs out for newer clear bulbs

Before

After

M Parallels were pretty beat up, had Will from Proformance in New Rochelle completely refinish them.

Back on the car with restored wheels

The New Hyundai Palisade Stands Out In Traffic

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BMW M Electrified – Episode 1. The Next Level of Driving Dynamics [BMW M Video]

Quote:

Redefining Limits. Get a look behind the scenes on developing the first fully electrified BMW M High Performance prototypes.

You Can Now Build Your Own Rolls-Royce at Home

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BMW #2 Brand for Owner Satisfaction in Consumer Reports Survey

Survey article:

https://www.consumerreports.org/car….s-a1291429338/

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This Lewis Hamilton-Inspired AMG G63 Is the Fastest G-Class Ever

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BMW iX3 Spy Photos

iX3 (NA5) info known so far – from future BMW Models Info Thread

• In production 7/25-10/33 in Debrecen with the European 50 xDrive. A single US model will start production in 03/26. Production at SLP starts in the second half of 2026.
• Model range: 40, 40 xDrive, 50 xDrive, M60 xDrive
• 07/26: two new models added, including M60
• Will be the first model to use several new features. The most interesting ones are the Panoramic Stage interface recently previewed in the NK concept (it will be standard) and the Augmented View. The options were already familiar with will include Iconic Glow exterior, the first use of multifunction seats with massage function on a 3-series level model, and various M features (M packages, M trims, M seats, M steering wheel). At least at this time, there is no autonomous driving beyond Level 2.
• The M60 packaging will differ from the regular model with M suspension and brakes, 21" wheels instead of 20" on the lower models, and several optional features like upgraded seats and audio offered as standard.
• May include ZA5 iX3M.
• Planned NA5 (iX3) model lineup: 40, 40 xDrive, 50 xDrive, M60 xDrive
• Planned NA7 (iX4) model lineup: 40 xDrive, 50 xDrive, M60 xDrive
• NA5 production is confirmed for 07/25-10/33, with introduction to non-European markets delayed to Spring 2026. It will be the first model to use several new features. The most interesting ones are the Panoramic Vision interface recently previewed in the NK concept (it will be standard) and the Augmented Reality glasses BMW plans to bring to market in 2027. The options were already familiar with will include Iconic Glow exterior, the first use of multifunction seats with massage function on a 3-series level model, and various M features (M packages, M trims, M seats, M steering wheel). At least at this time, there is no autonomous driving beyond Level 2.

Also see — patent images posted earlier:
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh….php?t=2147217

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2025 X3 M50 Arctic Race Blue Stealth PPF

Hi all,

I finally got my car back from the shop and it’s done. I got full body stealth PPF with ceramic coating on the paint surfaces and gloss PPF on the black gloss surfaces, interior ceramic coating, wheel ceramic coating, 15% tints all around, clear front tint, clear sunroof tint. Some members have asked to show pics once it’s done so here’s it is. I think it came out better than I expected. I also got the carbon fiber mirror caps, carbon fiber antenna, and BMW dash cam. Here’s the car specs:

X3 M50
Artic Race Blue
Black/Atlas Grey M Extended Merino Leather
21" M Jet Black Bicolor 1037M Wheels with Staggered Performance Tires
Fine Brushed Aluminum Interior Trim
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Parking Assistance Package
Premium Package
M Sport Professional Package
F&R Heated Seats
Front Ventilated Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Rear Climate Control Console
Rear manual side window shades
Woven Textile Dashboard

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2025 LCI G80 M3 Competition xDrive Techno Violet Over Kyalami

Check Out My New 2025 LCI M3 Comp X Drive ‼️
Factory Carbon Seats
Carbon Interior
CT Carbon Complete Body Kit
Wheels Painted Gray
45% Ceramic Window Tint
Complete Ceramic Coating
Thinking about What color to paint the Calipers ?