German tuning company Brabus has been adding big power and badass looks to Mercedes-Benz and AMG vehicles since 1977 — and, as of a few years ago, to Porsches, Range Rovers and Rolls-Royces too. But despite its extensive modding history, which includes everything from widebody S-Classes and SLS supercars to six-wheeled G-wagens and delivery vans … Read more
Pros: Excellent ride/handling balance; eDrive40’s ample power and range; very cool interior; nutty M60 power; fast charging Cons: Small, awkwardly shaped trunk; questionable styling, especially the M60 The 2024 BMW i5 is the all-electric version of the new, next-generation 5 Series. You’ll be hard-pressed to tell them apart visually, which is a stark difference from … Read more
Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it has inked an initial pact with Union Bank of India for dealer financing solutions. The tie-up enhances the comprehensive inventory funding options for over 4,000 Maruti Suzuki sales outlets across the country, the auto major said in a statement. MSI (Maruti Suzuki India) Senior Executive Officer (Marketing & … Read more
A group of Chicago teens decided the best way to spend their evening in Wisconsin last week was to break into a Jaguar-Land Rover dealership and steal nearly $600,000 in luxury vehicles and later go on a 40-mile car chase with police. At least they weren’t just on their damn phones, am I right? The … Read more
Even though the last Chevrolet Camaro came off the production line in December, new examples of the pony car won’t leave our lives for some time yet — buyers, after all, took home two new Dodge Vipers and six new Hyundai Velosters last year. There will even be some original special editions, such as this … Read more
Skoda Auto on Tuesday announced plans to launch a compact sports utility vehicle in India, , a region featuring in the auto-giant’s top 5 markets and a nation where appetite for ‘accessible premium’ is on the rise. The company is hoping that this new car will be the biggest volume generator for Škoda in India. … Read more
Image: Salty Dawg Sailing Association Edgewater, Maryland couple Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brendel went missing from their island-hopping catamaran Simplicity last week. They were last seen on Sunday, February 18, moored in the Caribbean nation of Granada. The yacht was stolen by a trio of fugitives, who had escaped from a Granadan jail holding cell, … Read more
Before parenthood, it’s near impossible to fully understand just how much a child takes over your once-freewheeling life. Sometimes you can’t even get a moment of peace when you’re driving. That’s where Nissan’s Iruyo, a fuzzy doll that can entertain a baby, comes in. When your humble scribe was growing up, kids just rode seatbelt-less … Read more
US auto major, Ford is planning to re-enter India with major focus on electric vehicles, according to a report. The Hindu Business Line claimed that the carmaker, which existed India in 2021, is planning to use Chennai manufacuring facilities. Meanwhile, another report from the Times of India suggests that Ford has filed design patents for … Read more
Putting your phone in airplane mode when boarding a flight feels like common sense. You wouldn’t be crazy for thinking your phone signal could interfere with an airplane’s navigation systems, potentially causing a disaster. However, the necessity of airplane mode is largely a myth, and there’s another reason airlines are asking you to turn your … Read more
