Overview Electric powertrains make a lot of sense in a large luxury car. Take the 2024 BMW i7, which features a powerful dual-motor setup with a nearly silent operation that only serves to enhance the feeling of serenity that luxury buyers expect. Couple that with a smooth ride and a spacious cabin built from premium materials and you have an electric 7-series that’s worth its asking price. The i7 is a sedan for the tech-savvy buyer, too, as it’s filled to the brim with digital displays and even can be had with a drop-down theater system for those chauffeured in the back—something its chief

The late Gilles Villeneuve the legendary French Candian driver seen in action driving his Ferrari racing car, 1982.Photo: Steve Powell (Getty Images) When we talk about Formula 1 legends, it tends to be very easy to point to the list of World Champions as being the be-all-end-all of the sport’s greatest drivers, but that means missing out on so many racing legends. Some great drivers could put up a hell of a fight, but never won a race. Some battled hard for championships that eternally eluded their grasp at the very last moment. Still others could storm through the field at Le Mans but just

The Alto 800 was discontinued earlier this year, but unsold units are still on sale and get discounts. Maruti Suzuki is offering discounts of up to Rs 57,000 across select cars in its Arena line-up for August 2023. Customers can avail of exchange bonuses, cash discounts and corporate benefits on both petrol and CNG models of the Alto K10, Alto 800, Celerio, S Presso, Wagon R, Dzire, Swift and more. Alto K10 and Swift get the highest discounts this month Offers available on select CNG models too Maruti Suzuki Swift Up to Rs 57,000 off The Swift gets a total discount of up to Rs 57,000 for all

2019 Volvo XC60 T8 E-AWD R-Design in Crystal White, a $645 color option 2019 Volvo XC60 T8 E-AWD R-Design Class: Sporty/Performance Car Miles driven: 217 Fuel used: 8.7 gallons Real-world fuel economy: 24.9 mpg Driving mix: 70% city, 30% highway EPA-estimated fuel economy: 58 MPGe/26 mpg (city/highway combined) CG Report Card Big it also helps to smooth out ride quality somewhat. The XC60 handles easily for the class, but the hybrid’s braking action is more abrupt than that of its gas-engine siblings. Optional 4-corner air suspension changes suspension firmness and ride height in accordance

2022 Nissan Kicks SV2022 Nissan Kicks SV Class: Subcompact Crossover Miles Driven: 212 Fuel Used: 6.9 gallons CG Report Card Room and Comfort B Power and Performance B- Fit and Finish B+ Fuel Economy B+ Value A- Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide’s impressions of the entire model lineup. Big the Venue and Soul both start a bit above the $20K mark, and the Kicks starts a little above $21K. That’s still a good bit

2024 Kia EV9 Kia recently took the wraps off the production version of its newest fully electric vehicle. While complete details on the 2024 EV9 are forthcoming, including its powertrain, estimated driving range, model structure, and pricing, you can at least get a good idea of the design the South Korean automaker plans to use. More Kia news and reviews Coming Soon: 2024 Kia EV9 EV9 is a three-row SUV that will offer seating for up to six or seven occupants. Based on photos provided by the manufacturer, the boxy exterior design and large greenhouse give the cabin a very airy appearance. Its

Renault’s compact SUV for South American markets gets design cues inspired from the Kiger and the Triber. Renault is readying an all-new crossover-SUV for emerging markets. This new SUV will be around four metres long and is expected to go on sale in Brazil in the coming months, followed by other countries. The final design of this yet unnamed SUV from Renault has been leaked through patent drawings submitted to the National Institute of Industrial Property in Brazil. New Renault SUV will be based on the Dacia Sandero Gets styling cues from the Triber and Kiger Will go on sale in Brazil

Overview Like its gasoline-electric hybrid counterpart, the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid sheds its prior ugly-duckling design and becomes a proverbial swan. Lower, wider, and longer than before, the latest Prius Prime almost looks, dare we say, sporty. Complementing its new sheetmetal is a much-improved powertrain that pumps out a total of 220 horsepower—nearly 100 horses more than its predecessor. Even better, Toyota claims the latest plug-in beats the last Prime’s EPA-rated 25 miles of driving range by 19 miles. In the context of a Prius, this new Prime is both a beauty and a

The Kia EV9 will go on sale in the U.S. starting sometime in the fourth quarter of 2023. While production will initially take place in South Korea, it will be moved to the company’s factory in West Point, Georgia, in 2024. Until that time, though, it won’t be eligible for any federal EV tax credits. We expected the 2024 EV9 lineup to range from about $56K to $73K.

By Sue Mead Huntington Beach, California: A California beach was the perfect place to hold the world reveal for the spiritual reincarnation of Volkswagen’s Microbus. It was macro-cool and a veritable love fest for the “love brand”, said Pablo Di Si, President and CEO of Volkswagen of America, referring to the VW marque, when he took to the stage to present the all-new 2025 ID.Buzz. More Volkswagen news and reviews 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Calling the venue ‘Surf City USA’ and dubbing the June 2nd unveiling as the International Day of the Bus, VW welcomed a cadre of journalists from around the