G20 BMW 3 Series: Farewell To The Last Classic 3er
The G20 BMW 3 Series debuted at the Paris Motor Show on October 2, 2018. Almost exactly eight years later, it goes out of production in October 2026. Its replacement couldn’t be much more different.
Month: September 2026
BMW’s Award-Winning V8 Became a Used-Car Trap. Here’s Why
When the E65 7 Series arrived in 2001, its styling took most of the heat. Under the hood sat something just as ambitious and far less discussed at the time: the N62, a clean-sheet 90-degree
Mercedes Signs Huge Deal To Help Make Solid State Batteries A Reality
Mercedes will test the safety credentials of ProLogium’s solid-state batteries. The fourth-generation tech includes a non-flammable inorganic electrolyte. ProLogium is planning a large solid-state battery plant in Dunkirk, France. For more than a decade, Mercedes-Benz
A Hacker Took Control Of A BYD For TV, But Should Should You Be Worried?
An investigation into the cybersecurity of Chinese EVs showed how much data they collect. One hacker was easily able to take control of a BYD, tracking it and accessing most of its functions. Report highlights
Your Insurer’s App May Soon Judge Your Driving From Your Phone
LexisNexis driving scores can run inside an insurer’s existing phone app. The company says raw driving behavior stays on the device; scores reach insurers. Existing programs show why phone use and passenger detection need scrutiny.
Georgia Police Arrest Ex-Cop For Stealing A Chevy, Trailer, And A Lawn Mower
Dereck Thomas turned himself in to police after being stopped while driving the stolen Chevy. The 33-year-old ex-police officer was towing a stolen trailer and lawn mower. Thomas was booked into Camden County Jail after
Helderburg’s Classic Defender Restomod Costs 2.5 Times More Than A New Octa
Helderburg’s Land Rover Defender Vermeer retains the original engine. A glimmering shade of white with contrasting black accents is applied to their show car. Inside the cabin, you’ll find high-end Scottish leather with a bright
Welcome to 2026, Where a Simple Software Glitch Can Kill an Entire Car
You hear it all the time: New cars are complicated. Automakers could make them less complicated, but that’s not really their bag, so instead we can only watch as software sinks its claws ever deeper
Hot or Cold, I’m Missing These Comfort Features in My Honda Prelude
When I left Indianapolis a couple of weeks ago for the Goodwood Revival in the U.K., I wished my 2026 Honda Prelude long-term test car had one convenient feature: ventilated seats. It’s been abnormally hot
New Diesel Engine Oil Blends Are Designed to Keep DPFs From Clogging So Darn Much
Your vehicle’s engine oil makes a big difference in how it operates—and it affects systems other than the engine, too. For instance, many diesel truck owners hate their rig’s diesel particulate filter, and they might not