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BMW Alpina 7 Series: Everything We Know
BMW Group expanded earlier this year by officially acquiring Alpina, the company that has been tuning and refining the automaker’s vehicles since 1965. With that, the automaker debuted its Vision BMW Alpina concept, a large luxury coupe previewing Alpina’s future…
Inside Harman (JBL, Mark Levinson, Infinity)
Few people spare a thought for their in-car audio systems. Whether it's the nameless setup in your base Toyota Corolla or the theatrical, motorized-tweeter arrangement in your Lamborghini Urus—audio systems are often taken for granted, except by those who truly…
Ian Callum Interview: Aston Martin Vanquish 25
It was more than 25 years ago that Ian Callum completed his first sketch of what would eventually become the Aston Martin Vanquish. A quarter of a century later, the Vanquish is still a staple within Aston’s lineup—and at least…
Why The Aston Martin Vanquish Still Matters 25 Years Later
Believe it or not, the Aston Martin Vanquish is already 25 years old. But even a quarter of a century later, it remains the clearest expression of what Aston is all about. Even in an era of downsizing and electrification,…
Torque Converter, Dual-Clutch, And CVT Explained
Despite its ubiquity, the automatic transmission is one of the most mechanically complex parts of the modern automobile. Transmissions allow your gas-powered car to operate efficiently over a wide range of speeds. Ever notice how you can both cruise on…
2029 Honda Ridgeline: Everything We Know
Things at Honda are a bit chaotic currently. The automaker is facing its first annual profit loss in nearly 70 years, has killed three upcoming electric vehicles, and will supposedly keep producing a handful of current models into the next…
Is The Nissan Xterra A Good Off-Roader?
Nissan has been rumbling for some months about the impending return of its beloved Xterra SUV. It’s a hugely important vehicle for Nissan's future, one that will bring the wounded but plucky automaker directly into competition with the Toyota 4Runner—and…