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The Bavarian company says it will be there for you through both real and virtual worlds, and now we know (exactly) what the social media fuss was about that awkward ‘Dee’ rebranding. Back in the middle of last December, it seemed like disaster struck for BMW’s social media channels. The German company got turned into the yellow-happy ‘DeeMW’ and it sure seemed like someone hacked them. Well, luckily for everyone, but especially the BMW techs, that was all just a ruse. Instead, the automaker did that on purpose and to promote something new coming soon. And they continued the campaign,…

Once a niche, the crossover coupe segment has grown to include multiple products, not just from premium car brands, but from mainstream companies too. Mercedes has figured it out a long time ago that such rides do pay off, and they are now preparing the second generation GLC Coupe. Spied parked on the side of the road in Bremen, Germany, this prototype had its front and rear ends, and part of the profile, under wraps. It has about the same overall footprint, new headlamps flanking the taller grille, and smaller taillights by the looks of it. The signature trait, which will…

The 2023 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction is coming soon! The docket for January 21-29, 2023, is beginning to take shape with a wide variety of vehicles, automobilia and anything a classic car lover would want to add to their collection. Whilst perusing the docket, I came across a trio of movie and TV show re-creation vehicles that immediately caught my eye as an automotive writer and former Blockbuster cashier. I keep my eyes open for these types of cars as they’ve been the basis for many of my articles over the years, and the Scottsdale auction has some great examples available. 1989 Batmobile…

BMW is working on its next-generation EV platform, code-named Neue Klasse, German for “New Class,” and the automaker has provided a taste of some of the digital aspects of the platform with the BMW i Vision Dee concept. Revealed on Wednesday ahead of a formal debut on Thursday at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas, the i Vision Dee is a compact sedan that’s been built to highlight the growing importance of digitization and connectivity in cars. A related BMW i Vision Circular concept was shown in 2021 as a representation of the circular economy, another core tenet of the Neue Klasse platform. BMW…

Volkswagen late on Tuesday presented the next salvo in its EV onslaught in the form of the ID.7, a mid-size sedan that will fill in for the Passat in the U.S. VW has only shown a camouflaged prototype, though the automaker has also provided a look at the interior. The prototype is due to make an appearance at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas, which runs Jan. 5-8, and will appear without the camo gear in the second quarter of 2023. Similar prototypes for the ID.7 have been spotted in the wild for more than a year, and VW also previewed the design last…

Honda has done it again. For the second time, the brand’s budget—though that term is starting to be debatable—hot hatch has pulled off an upset by besting faster, more powerful, more luxurious, and more expensive competitors. The Honda Civic Type R has earned the title of Motor Authority Best Car To Buy 2023. It marks the second win for the Civic Type R after it took the Best Car To Buy 2018 award. That’s impressive given only two generations of the car have come to the U.S. Our vote was unanimous. Just like the millennials who grew up dreaming about the Type…

A new trademark filing may be a sign Infiniti is preparing to launch an SUV positioned between its QX60 and QX80 models. As first noticed by Car Buzz, Infiniti parent Nissan filed trademark protection for “QX65” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Dec. 22, 2022, for use on land vehicles. Similar to the QX55 name that Infiniti uses for a coupe-like version of the QX50 crossover, the QX65 name may indicate a coupe-like version of the QX60 SUV is coming. Automakers will often trademark a name without the intention of using it to safeguard the name should the situation…

Motional, the self-driving technology joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv, plans to launch a robotaxi service in Las Vegas in late 2023, and a new video shows the unique challenges the city presents. Motional’s robotaxis, based on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car, have been able to offer rides to the public in Las Vegas since last August, and the vehicles have been available for booking via Lyft and more recently Uber in limited form. Unique challenges they face in Sin City include unpredictable pedestrian behavior, unusual vehicle types (like limousines), and chaotic hotel driveways. Motional’s robotaxis are fitted with more than…

Top Gun: Maverick actress Jennifer Connelly for the first time spoke about her intimate scene with Tom Cruise, during an interview published by Variety. Poster of Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick Tom Cruise is coming back with the most anticipated sequel to Top Gun with Jennifer Connelly alongside him. In Top Gun: Maverick, Jennifer Connelly plays the character of Penny Benjamin who is a love interest to Tom Cruise’s Pete Maverick Mitchell. Jennifer in Top Gun: Maverick is a strong character who succeeds the original film’s Kelly McGillis in every way bringing new elements to the story. Jennifer Connelly’s Intimate Scenes…

The actor is reportedly selling up, and now pictures show an inside glimpse at his stunning home Tom Cruise has reportedly sold his Hollywood Hills estate for a staggering $11.4 million, and now pictures show a look inside the stunning property with a glimpse at his luxury lifestyle. The mansion looks over an endless view with a huge outdoor terrace, spacious rooms and plush furniture. See inside Tom Cruise’s Hollywood Hills estate ‘as he finally sells it for $11.4 million’ The actor is reportedly selling up, and now pictures show an inside glimpse at his stunning home Tom Cruise has reportedly sold…

Tom Cruise is a megastar in Hollywood. Cruise is a global star-winning actor as well as producer. he is also one of the highest-paying stars in Hollywood. Tom Cruise has aged like fine wine. Top gun 1 was released in 1986 when the megastar was just 24 years old. Top Gun became the best film of 1986. This film made Tom a megastar. Cruise is now seen in a sequel to the 1986 movie – Top Gun Maverick. Tom is 59 years old in the movie that was released in 2022. Tom looked exceptional in the role at 59 years,…

Tom Cruise and Monica Barbaro made an appearance on James Corden’s Late Late Show to promote their upcoming film Top Gun: Maverick. Monica then narrated the amusing and rather embarrassing account of her first encounter with Tom. Here are the specifics: Monica Barbaro’s role in Top Gun: MaverickAmerican actress, Monica Barbaro. Although Monica Barbaro was born years before Tom Cruise’s 1986 hit Top Gun, she is at the center of its sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. Barbaro, who plays Phoenix, a female fighter pilot, is part of a new era of naval fighters that includes Miles Teller, Glen Powell, and Manny…

Vanilla Sky is despised. The prime reason might be that many viewers were taken aback when they first watched the film. The film was advertised as a romance, although it’s really a science fiction film. Vanilla Sky was inspired by the Spanish film Abre Los Ojos, which translates to “Open Your Eyes”. Let’s take a look at why it’s one of the most underappreciated films of all time: 1. The mysterious narrative of the movie: Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz. On the exterior, Vanilla Sky is the tale of David Aames, a magazine magnate and exec battling a nasty board…

Tom Cruise is not only one of the highest-paid action heroes in Hollywood but also one of the most recognized and respected actors in the industry. Because of his Mission Impossible franchise, Cruise has garnered worldwide fame and recognition. However, despite his box-office-breaking career and the schedule that comes with it, he has found the time to chase and cultivate his own hobbies. Not everyone has the opportunity, let alone the will to do so. With every passing decade, he has overturned a new stone in his path and carved out yet another success story for himself. Cruise has turned…

Much like the Ford F-150 Lightning and upcoming Chevrolet Silverado EV, a future Ram electric truck won’t be limited to a couple of models. According to Ram CEO Mike Koval, in an interview prior to the introduction of the Ram 1500 Revolution Concept Thursday at CES, there’s likely to be a wide range of fully electric Ram trucks, including work-truck models and high-performance off-road TRX versions. “I truly believe that we can walk and chew gum,” Koval said. “This is a complement to our existing portfolio, and I would expect when we go to market from 2024, the lineup will look very similar in terms…

Sony and Honda’s joint venture tasked with bringing to market advanced, software-led electric vehicles used the backdrop of this week’s 2023 CES in Las Vegas to launch the new automotive brand Afeela. A prototype for Afeela’s first model, a svelte electric sedan with a digital dash and cameras for side mirrors, was also presented during Thursday’s launch. The sedan features a clean aesthetic and a smooth, aerodynamic form. Interactive light bars front and rear communicate with the outside world via shifting light patterns, and also serve as a welcome sign for the driver as he or she approaches the vehicle. Inside, the car…

The Dodge Challenger won the Detroit pony car war again in 2022, managing to outsell the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro for the second consecutive year. Not bad for a basic design that dates back to the 2008 model year. U.S. sales figures show Dodge sold 55,060 Challengers in 2022, which was up about 1% from the previous year. 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Mustang sales continued to slide. Ford’s 2022 total of 47,566 units was down 9.2% from the previous year, which in turn was down 14.2% from 2020. The 2022 figure was the lowest annual total in the nameplate’s history.…

A prototype for the next generation of Volkswagen’s popular Tiguan crossover has been spotted again. The prototype is for the standard-wheelbase version the rest of the world gets, but a redesigned version of the long-wheelbase version sold in the U.S. should also be in the works. In other markets the long-wheelbase version is marketed separately as the Tiguan Allspace. The lack of camouflage gear points to the redesigned Tiguan, the third generation of the nameplate, already being at a late stage of development. The reveal of the standard-wheelbase version should take place in 2023, with the long-wheelbase version to follow…

It’s petrol vs diesel as we find out which sports SUV is better: Porsche’s all-new Cayenne Turbo or the Audi SQ7 in new Vorsprung spec… The contenders Audi SQ7 4.0 TDI Vorsprung List price £89,905 Target price £82,690 The SQ7 isn’t new, but Vorsprung trim is. It brings loads of standard luxuries. Porsche Cayenne Turbo List price £101,416 Target price £101,416 New Cayenne is Porsche’s biggest SUV and, in range-topping Turbo form, its fastest. On the face of it, this seems a straightforward match-up. Both contenders are giant German SUVs with suitably glamorous badges, and both are the fastest versions in their respective ranges. Heck, both…

Mercedes’ new A-Class promises to dazzle you with luxury as it renews its battle with the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series at the top end of the family car class… The contenders Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI 115 S line List price £27,385 Target Price £25,329 Since 2012, the well-rounded A3 has consistently ruled the premium family car class. BMW 1 Series 116d M Sport 5dr List price £26,675 Target Price £24,556 Rear-wheel drive is a novelty in this class, so the 1 Series is often touted as a sportier choice. Mercedes-Benz A-Class A180d AMG Line auto List price £28,540 Target Price £26,676 The all-new A-Class represents a root and…

This is how Audi established its brand in the United States Before — long before — the brainstormers at Subaru decided to drop the concept of love into their marketing portfolio, the Audi Super 90 was already there. “The Audi Super 90 is all about love,” wrote Howi in a comment on Bring a Trailer. “Wherever I took it, the Super 90 turned heads. People would stop me on the street and ask, ‘What kind of car is that?’ invariably followed by, ‘It’s beautiful.’” Beauty, in the automotive cosmos, is, of course, in the eye of the beholder, and the Super 90’s virtues — its compact, upright stance,…

Owning a 1985 Buick Regal Grand National will get you ahead of the curve in more ways than one, and the muscle car will soon be worth a pretty penny. What happened when American car manufacturer Buick flexed its muscles decades after the muscle car heyday? The menacingly powerful Buick Regal Grand National, that’s what. Every gearhead is a sucker for a magnificent V8 engine. There is just something about that amount of strength beneath the hood of a car. But there is something to be said about a V6 engine, which is what you’ll find the 1985 Buick Regal Grand National possesses. The…

HotCars digital artist Rostislav Prokop reignites the much-loved classic muscle car with some modern style and technology. What if you imagined that one of your favorite muscle cars had magically metamorphosed into the most badass version of itself? Well, you don’t need to imagine since HotCars digital artist Rostislav Prokop has done just that with a 1968 Plymouth Road Runner. In a new digital render, he transformed the much-loved classic it a thing of ultra-modern beauty. However, you’ll also see that he still honors the car’s most memorable features in his new interpretation. How The Plymouth Road Runner Stays Faithful To The OriginalHotCars Prokop’s…

The first-generation Ford Mustang is one of the coolest classic muscle cars out there, especially if we’re talking about the medium- and big-block models of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Yup, that would be the mighty Cobra Jet and the Boss 429. Originality is obviously a factor when it comes to these rare and potentially expensive ponies, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that examples that have been altered can’t be cool. This drag-spec example featured by YouTube’s “American Mustangs” is proof that messing with a classic can sometimes result in spectacular and unique rigs. What we have here is a 1969…