Automakers are using advanced glass coatings to keep vehicle cabins cool, alleviating the air-conditioning load as summer sweeps India, sending temperatures past 45°C in some cities. The push comes as vehicle sizes, glass surface areas and thermal loads grow with the shift toward larger vehicles such as SUVs and electric models requiring increased battery pack … Read more
Jacob’s X5 diesel was stolen while he was on vacation. He loved that car and is looking for a similar replacement that comes with both high-tech and comfort. He is also open to hybrids, if they can provide the same fun factor. With a budget of around $40,000 what car should he buy? 2023 Toyota … Read more
Silver is the traditional gift for a 25th Anniversary, and today’s Nice Price or No Dice 25th Anniversary S4 is rightfully painted Avus Silver. One of 250 special edition cars, this one also has a supercharger and upgraded wheels and brakes. Let’s see if it will break the bank. I Want To Go Electric | … Read more
As Acura’s first fully electric vehicle, the ZDX Type S is an important car for the brand, but it’s not a genuine Acura or Honda product. The new ZDX is built on the same General Motors Ultium architecture as several other cars including Honda’s Prologue, Chevrolet’s Blazer EV, and Cadillac’s Lyriq. I attended the first … Read more
Luxury car makers such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are set to launch several new sport-utility vehicle models over the next three months, hoping to further deepen their foothold in this growing segment fuelled by evolving lifestyle trends and changing preferences of India’s affluent buyers. Such premium vehicles priced at more than Rs 50 lakh … Read more
Mario Andretti is famous for having won races in pretty much every series you’ve ever heard of—and a few you probably haven’t. He also signed off—literally—on today’s Nice Price or No Dice Mustang GT as part of a sweepstakes. Let’s see what such cachet might be worth. What Car Should You Buy: Affordable Family Convertible … Read more
Gustavo lives in Texas and has a Porsche, but doesn’t want to put too many miles on it. He is looking for a reasonably priced sedan with low maintenance costs that he can use for commuting so the sports car can be for the weekends. What car should he buy? What Car Should You Buy: … Read more
Image: Bentley Twenty lucky generationally-wealthy Bentley buyers will get the opportunity to own the exclusive lightweight Bentayga Apex Edition by Mulliner, a car Bentley is calling its “most dynamic Bentayga ever.” While the Apex gets a bespoke bodykit, the major difference is found in the reduced unsprung weight from 22-inch carbon fiber wheels and carbon … Read more
There are plenty of automotive enthusiasts who will completely disregard a car they love if it has a few flaws. but only a sucker would buy a car with a salvage title or with previous crash damage, no matter how good the repairs. I am nothing if not a sucker, and this gorgeous Fly Yellow … Read more
Photo: Audi I’ve been a fan of Audi’s design language since my neighbor came home one day in a brand new purple C5 Audi A6 in the late 1990s. Everything about it looked so futuristic to young Logan, like the contrast between the smooth curves and the angular head- and taillights. I wasn’t more than … Read more
