The BMW X5 has been the benchmark for mid-size luxury SUVs for decades. While it’s not as quick and agile as some of the smaller Bimmers, it’s still an attractive package with great handling, BMW nameplate appeal and packed with driver-focused technology. But in recent years a serious rival has emerged from the East: the […]
New Delhi: The share of hatchbacks in India’s car sales rose last quarter, ending a decline that started during Covid, and industry experts said data from the next three months would indicate whether there is a sustainable turnaround.Sales volume of hatchbacks such as Maruti Suzuki Alto, Tata Altroz ββββand Hyundai i20 rose by around 20% […]
A single test drive can enhance or tarnish a car’s legacy. Sometimes the damage is well deserved, for example when a car cannot meet expectations. You just have to scan Car and driver test of Jerry Wiegert’s constantly breaking Vector W8 to understand that level of disappointment (although Wiegert […]
CK Photo/Shutterstock When the brakes are applied, circuits send compressed air from the storage tanks to the front and rear service chambers that push the brake shoes into the brake drums, slowing the vehicle. Semis equipped with air disc brakes work on a similar principle, but use […]
DiPres/Shutterstock In today’s world of complexity, there is something to be said about the robust nature of classic cars. A total lack of electronics makes everything a little easier to work on and a lot easier to understand, which is why offerings like the C4 and C6 […]
Oceans of NYC Fisker, creator of the Ocean crossover, is dead. Still, you’d be forgiven for not knowing that if you live in New York City, as the five boroughs are completely full of Oceans used as car-shares. I see them every time I leave my apartment, […]
LuftgekhΓΌhlt expands to Japan with its first event in Tokyo. KK Route in Ginza closes on March 14 for a showcase of air-cooled Porsches. Hundreds of rare Porsches are expected, including historic and legendary models. LuftgekhΓΌhlt has become fast the show for Porsche enthusiasts. The event, which started in Southern California more than a decade […]
‘Compromise’ is not a word we associate with motorcycles. By definition, they expose us to the elements, and in return they give us a thrill that is very difficult to reproduce in a car without spending enormous amounts of money. Whichever motorcycle makes headlines because it’s lighter, faster, more powerful… and definitely more expensive. However, […]
With the current mess KTM finds itself in, it’s not a stretch to say that the company’s future is at stake. The brand has bet big on the 390 platform this year, something that perhaps should have happened sooner, but we hope it’s better late than never. With a 390-based bike for every type of […]
Motorcycling is freedom. You become part of the landscape and experience everything it has to offer. Unfortunately, this means you’ll feel hot, cold and wet when those are the prevailing conditions. Meet the touring motorcycle, a solution to all your problems while covering great distances quickly. With a country as big as the US, you […]