Auto 27 - The Manual

Front end angle of the 2022 Audi Q7 Prestige from the side in front of trees.

Audi Q7 Prestige: 5 things we love about it (and 3 things we hate)

The Audi Q7 55 TFSI Prestige is a damn fine SUV that will fill your neighbors with envy and be the talk of the town at the local coffee shop.

2023 Lexus RZ 450e front end angle from driver's side parked in front of a beach.

Auto

J.D. Power: Owners say EVs are less satisfying than gas-powered cars in one big way

A new study from J.D. Power found that owner satisfaction with new electric vehicles is lower than it is with gas-powered owners.

2023 Cadillac Celestiq rear end angle from the driver's side overlooking mountains during a sunset.

Auto

Whether you’re ready or not, GM is looking into bringing ChatGPT to everything

GM is looking to utilize ChatGPT as a way to expand its collaboration with Microsoft with an AI-powered virtual assistant.

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 front end angle from passenger's side with a city in the back.

Auto

This could be good news for anyone who wants to use the federal EV tax credit

The United States and the European Union are holding negotiations to expand the number of vehicles that are eligible for the federal tax credit.

2022 Acura MDX Type S front end angle from the passenger's side in a hay field with blue skies in the back.

Auto

Acura MDX Type S: 4 things we love about it (and 3 things we hate)

The Acura MDX Type S proves that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a midsize SUV that's enjoyable to drive.

BMW Panoramic Vision in a rendering in a car driving down the road with futuristic buildings in the back.

Auto

BMW may be starting its path to full-screen VR with new ‘Panoramic Vision’ feature

BMW is bringing the heads-up display from the i Vision Dee, which is called Panoramic Vision, to production cars.

BMW i5 electric sedan under a cover parked in a studio.

Auto

BMW teases new 5 series, with an i5 EV model for the first time ever

BMW has dropped a few details about the upcoming eighth-gen 5-Series that will be unveiled in October 2023.

Lamborghini LB744 PHEV Powertrain from overhead in the engine bay of a chassis.

Auto

Lamborghini’s upcoming supercar will have a 1,001-hp plug-in hybrid V12 powertrain

While we don’t know what’s in store for the Lamborghini Aventador’s replacement, the automaker has given the world a look into its upcoming plug-in hybrid powertrain with 1,001 hp.

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC front end angle from passenger's side parked in front of mountains during sunset.

Auto

Despite its recognizable design, Mercedes’ best-seller has been fully redesigned

Mercedes believes 2023 is the right time to come out with a fully redesigned model and has announced the compact SUV's initial specs and price.

Auto

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Syntopia brings haute fashion to cars

The Rolls Royce Syntopia was made in collaboration with Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen and blends the worlds of high fashion and cars.

BMW CE 04 Vagabund Moto Concept parked in the middle of a studio with a man looking at the scooter.

Auto

BMW’s latest all-electric concept is a beach-ready scooter with a surfboard

The BMW CE 04 is the latest concept from BMW Motorrad and Vagabund Moto and is an all-electric scooter with an eye on urban mobility.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Superscreen close up on TikTok application.

Auto

Mercedes just integrated TikTok into its in-car entertainment system (really)

The 2024 E-Class arrives with a new Superscreen system and native third-party access to popular entertainment apps like TikTok.

Auto

F1 Bahrain GP Live Stream: Watch Formula 1 for FREE today

The 2023 F1 racing season starts today with the Bahrain Grand Prix. If you're looking to watch the F1 Bahrain GP live stream, here's what you need to know.

Honda CR-V Hybrid Racer front end angle from driver's side parked in the middle of a road at night.

Auto

Honda stuffed an 800-HP IndyCar powertrain into the family-friendly CR-V

Honda describes the CR-V Hybrid Racer, which features an 800-horsepower IndyCar powertrain a “rolling electrified laboratory.”

2023 Indian Sport Chief front end angle parked under an underpass.

Auto

Look out Harley-Davidson, Indian’s new Sport Chief is up for a fight

Indian may not have been first to introduce an amped-up cruiser, but it wants to join the segment with the new 2023 Sport Chief.

2023 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 front end angle from passenger's side parked on a grassy field in front of mountains.

Auto

First drive: 2023 Chevrolet Colorado is a pickup that appeals to everyone

The all-new 2023 Chevrolet Colorado moves to the top of the midsize pickup truck tier list, regardless of where your allegiances lie.

how much horsepower is ideal 2019 dodge challenger srt hellcat redeye widebody charger r t scat pack 5

Auto

What’s the ideal amount of horsepower for a sports car?

Is too much actually too much sometimes?

2024 BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition parked in front of a glass building in the desert with mountains in the back.

Auto

BMW just made a critical (and expensive!) change to its M series X5 and X6

The 2024 X5 M Competition and X6 M Competition mark a new era for BMW’s M-badged vehicles, as they're the first to come with a mild-hybrid system.

Meyers Manx Remastered Kit front end angle parked on the beach in front of water.

Auto

Iconic Meyers Manx buggy gets first-ever Remastered Kit for auto enthusiasts

The Meyers Manx has returned for a new generation of enthusiasts with some modern tweaks.

One of the office spaces in the BMW Designerworks studio in Santa Monica, California.

Auto

BMW’s new design facility in Santa Monica will mean great things for you, too

In order to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of automotive design, BMW recently moved its Designworks division to Santa Monica, California.

2024 Mini Cooper Family parked in front of old British buildings on a paved road.

Auto

MINI announces 2024 lineup: more manuals, more options, more fun

Mini just announced changes to its 2024 lineup and the automaker will have seven models that are available with a six-speed manual soon.

2024 Ferrari Purosangue front end angle from driver's side parked in front of an old stone building.

Auto

The first Ferrari SUV makes rivals look like value options

Ferrari recently confirmed that the V12-powered Ferrari Purosangue would start at a whopping $398,350.

2023 Lexus RX 500h F Sport front end angle from driver's side parked on the side of the road in front of a cliff.

Auto

These are the most reliable cars, according to J.D. Power

JD Power is back with a new Vehicle Dependability Study for 2023 and Lexus has topped the list as the most reliable automaker.

Front end of Nissan Ariya angle from driver's side parked on the side of an icy road in front of snowy mountains.

Auto

Nissan’s taking a lightly modified Ariya from the North Pole to the South Pole

The Japanese automaker’s idea of a road trip involves taking a modified all-electric Ariya from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Auto

BMW, hybrid cars, and EVs dominate Consumer Reports’ top rankings

Consumer Reports has named BMW as the most reliable automaker and recommends consumers purchase a hybrid or an EV.

2023 Alfa Romeo F1 C43 show car from front overhead shot in a studio with studio lighting.

Auto

You can buy Alfa Romeo’s 2023 F1 show car (but you can’t drive it)

Alfa Romeo is auctioning off the actual F1 show car that the team used to showcase its livery for the upcoming 2023 Formula 1 season.

Lamborghini Auténtica front end angle parked in the middle of a windy road with clouds in the back.

Auto

These are Lamborghini’s final V12-powered supercars

Lamborghini has introduced two one-offs that utilize the Aventador's platform and V12 engine as a way to say goodbye to its 12-cylinder motor.

2023 Red Bull Racing F1 car at its launch in New York City with

Auto

Everything we know about Ford’s return to Formula 1 as Red Bull’s engine partner

Ford officially announced that it would partner with Oracle Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri to provide both teams with hybrid power units in 2026.

Front end angle of the 2024 BMW X6 and rear end angle of the 2024 BMW X5 in a white studio.

Auto

BMW introduces 2024 X5 and X6, adding range to plug-in hybrid option

Enter the 2024 BMW X5 and its sportier X6 counterpart, which arrive with thorough mid-cycle refreshes.

Auto

I went to the new MINI Manual Driving School to learn how to have fun driving a stick

Image used with permission by copyright holder On a brisk desert morning in Thermal, California, at the BMW and MINI performance center west, I was reminded of my brother and father. Both many years ago. Though both have passed away, and I remember them fondly, those lessons made me not want to drive a manual […]

Auto