The sixth generation of BMW’s benchmark sports sedan marks a fundamental turning point in Munich’s engineering philosophy. Unveiled in August 2017 ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), the BMW M5 (chassis code F90) introduces an M-developed all-wheel-drive system known as M xDrive. For over three … Read More
The luxury sports saloon – Jaguar XJ The Jaguar XJ remains the most dynamic and distinctive luxury saloon in the world, and the 2018 model year pushes the point harder A new performance flagship, the XJR575, brings 575PS and 700Nm from Jaguar’s supercharged 5.0-litre V8 XJR575 lines up alongside XJ … Read More
Audi has rebuilt its flagship from the ground up. The fourth-generation A8 arrives with a new design language, an operating concept that throws out the old rotary controller, and an electrified drive across the range. It is also the first production car in the world developed for highly automated driving. … Read More
BMW Concept Z4: Bavarian Roadster Design Reimagined When the BMW Concept Z4 rolled onto the manicured turf of the Concours d’Elegance at Pebble Beach in August 2017, it arrived carrying serious expectations. The two-seater roadster has long formed an emotional pillar for BMW, yet the outgoing E89-generation Z4 had drifted … Read More
Porsche unveils the most powerful 911 of all time. The fastest and most powerful road-approved 911 is ready for launch. The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS made its world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK, which ran from June 30 to July 2, 2017 — and … Read More
The Nürburgring Nordschleife earned its nickname the hard way. Jackie Stewart called it the Green Hell, and anyone who has watched a lap of it knows why: 20.8 kilometres of blind crests, changing surfaces and almost no room for error. It is the place Mercedes-AMG chose to develop its most … Read More
Ford GT: Le Mans Tech for the Road The all-new Ford GT is a rolling technology showcase — EcoBoost performance, aerodynamics and carbon-fiber construction wrapped into one mid-engine supercar. More than 50 onboard sensors watch everything from pedal and steering positions to the deployable rear wing, right down to air … Read More
Toyota Petrol-Electric Hybrid Momentum Petrol-electric hybrid technology has firmly established itself at the centre of the British crossover and SUV market, driven by record half-year demand for Toyota’s electrified line-up. For the opening six months of 2017, the newly introduced C-HR and the established RAV4 Hybrid posted remarkable momentum, confirming … Read More
