BMW i8 Concept Spyder D...

BMW’s i8 Concept Spyder shows that no matter how high-tech, carbon-fiber-clad, or battery-laden the car, some conventional rules still apply. In this case, even the mighty Bavarian automaker couldn’t escape the Aristotelian maxim, “Where there is a coupe, soon follows a...

BMW Updating 7-series f...

We’ve learned that BMW is updating the 7-series for 2013, and that the refreshed sedan will go on sale in July. For now, the company is keeping a tight lid on what changes we can expect besides the typical midcycle styling nip and tuck—revised lights and fascias are a given....

New Wine, Old Skin: Mor...

The Plus 8 name isn’t new to Morgan, but it’s new to the roadster Charles Morgan introduced at the Geneva show last week. Citing an exclusive preview drive given to a journalist on the eve of the show, the family scion and company CEO referred to the Plus 8 as “a modern Cobra,”...

Morgan Plus E Electric ...

It’s no secret that Morgan, as one of Britain’s oldest carmakers, trades heavily (and successfully) on its 103-year heritage. Examples include the recent revival of the classic three-wheeler , the perpetuation of a roadster body style that dates to 1950, and the ongoing use of wood...

Tested: Turbocharged Fo...

The year 2012 is awash in apocalyptic predictions, and here’s ours: BMW will stop offering a naturally aspirated inline six-cylinder engine this year. Okay, so that doesn’t quite rank up there with the end of the world, but we’ll feel the loss of BMW’s naturally ­aspirated...

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5...

The ActiveHybrid 5 is BMW’s latest contribution to the expanding world of hybrid motoring. It was created In the spirit of environmental good citizenship without sacrificing the ability to get across the intersection and up to speed quicker than most of the other guys. The newest...

Spy Shots: BMW 4 Series...

Filed under: Spy Photos , Convertible , BMW , Luxury It is expected that the BMW 4 Series – which will be what we used to call the 3 Series coupe and convertible – is expected to be revealed sometime later this year. Nevertheless, it still has much to hide, since it’s...

Official: Ford Transit ...

Filed under: Minivan/Van , Work , Ford We love ourselves some Ford Transit Connect . The funky-looking little vanlet is so endearingly functional that we’re happy to forgive its lackluster drivetrain and questionable interior. Now it appears that Ford aims to address at least one...

Don’t Miss The Ch...

Although nicely restored examples of BMW’s contribution to the microcar era can command serious prices the cost of filling at least part of your yard with this assortment of Isetta shells and parts currently listed on Ebay is surprisingly affordable—at least initially....

Fiat 500 Abarth: First ...

After the fiasco that was the J.Lo. marketing campaign (and the corresponding anemic first year sales) I feel like Fiat is very concerned with the 500 being pigeonholed as an overtly feminine car. The Fiat 500 Abarth rectifies that and provides some of the most fun you can have on four...