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A GM Maven car-sharing service vehicle in front of the New York Stock Exchange

Will Ford, GM, and BMW’s Car-Sharing Projects Defeat Uber and Lyft?

Car stocks have decreased due to trade wars, strikes in the auto industry, and less demand. Many people are turning to public transportation or rideshare services like Uber or Lyft. Gone are the stressful days of trying to hail a taxi last minute. Lyft and Uber drivers can be contacted with the tap of a …
Car grille

What Does a Car Grille Do?

The humble car grille rarely gets discussed when talking about the performance features of a car. What does this piece actually do?

Next BMW 4 Series Previewed by Frankfurt Concept 4

While BMW calls this “Concept 4” in reality it is a playfully veiled version of the next production BMW 4 Series coupe. There’s a lot to like about this peek at the next 4-Series, and enough to make traditional BMW design lovers head for the hills screaming in despair. Both the body sculpturing and massive, …

How Does Water Make an Engine More Powerful

 Of course, you already know a mixture of water and coolant in the radiator keeps your car from overheating. Water (or rather the electrolytes in water) is also needed to keep your car’s battery charged. Water in the gas tank – is not good! Your car will hesitate and sputter and if the water stays …
A BMW 530e iPerformance series lines up over an inductive charging station

BMW Launches Wireless Charging Pilot Program

BMW is introducing inductive charging through a new pilot program for its 530e iPerformance. Starting in Europe, BMW will then move on to other markets like the U.S. with the car from its EV 5-series. It’s a year later than originally planned, but BMW is finally ready to lead the way with its inductive charging system. …
2019 Volkswagen Beetle

Say Goodbye To These Discontinued Cars For 2020

All wrapped up for you in a neat bow are all of the cars we say “goodbye” to in 2019. These cars—and they’re all cars with the exception of two Lincoln crossovers that are being renamed for 2020—won’t be back in 2020. A couple might show up down the road, but for almost all of …

The Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16 Was a Slower E30 M3-Fighter

When it comes to legendary race cars, few names invoke a greater sense of respect and nostalgia than the BMW E30 M3. While this German icon of motorsports holds a special place in the hearts of many gearheads, there was a precursor to the M3 that held its own on the track and the streets. …
BMW 540i

An Electric BMW 5 Series Will Be Here Before We Know It

Automaker BMW just recently announced that a long-awaited redesigned 5 Series will be hitting the dealership lots sooner than expected. And as if BMW lovers everywhere aren’t anxious enough, BMW’s ambitious goals for the 5 Series and beyond will help put them on the forefront of environmental consciousness, performance, technology, and reliability. Moving towards the …

BMW Cutting Multiple Unloved Sedans After 2019

The somewhat confusing array of BMW sedans will be trimmed for 2020. BMW has released updated info for their new 2020 models that includes the discontinuation news. GT sedans, gone First to go are the 3 and 6 Series GT sedans. These were the sedans with the taller roofs, more upright seating, and hatchbacks. From …

It’s Always Been Free: Should BMW Charge for Apple’s CarPlay?

Automotive lore says that from their early days of producing cars the Japanese philosophy is that adding free little extras for no charge is a pleasant surprise that will keep customers coming back. Is this the reason why BMW charges $80 a year extra for Apple Carplay, but the BMW-based Toyota Supra gives it to …