For decades, “premium” and “economical to run” have felt like opposite ends of the same spectrum: choose your leather-clad comfort, then be prepared for the service invoice that comes with it. But that agreement is now beginning to seem old. A new generation of buyers is discovering that some luxury nameplates now offer quiet cabins
One of the main motivators for buying a premium or luxury car is its well-crafted cabin made of advanced materials, matched with excellent craftsmanship. This is why one would opt for the stainless steel version of the Apple Watch instead of the usual aluminum version. Over the past few years, mainstream automakers have pushed the
Japanese carmakers like Toyota, Honda and Subaru are known for offering the most reliable cars across all segments. These are the cars you buy when you want something that will last for years at minimal cost. But if you want Japanese dependability with an electric vehicle that offers good driving range, you don’t have many
Honda has discontinued the Prologue, leaving the brand without a production EV in the US. The company says that the demand for EV has slowed down in the last 18 months. Honda is doubling down on hybrids, investing nearly $28 billion to launch 15 new hybrid models by 2030. The writing was on the wall,
Harley-Davidson riders are a famously dedicated group. Transforming one – even if briefly – into someone who cranes their neck at a cruiser motorcycle passing through Japan is truly something special. Road presence is the first hurdle: the bike needs to be big and tall in a way that feels distinctive, not derivative. The engine
The Mazda 6 was a fast-driving alternative to niche sedans like the Camry or Accord. When it launched in 2014 with its extensively redesigned body and updated SkyActiv technology, Mazda offered a 184-horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. edmonds
Lamborghini has officially launched its first fully electric vehicle after 2030, and the brand is not taking it as a shock. Speaking publicly this week, Lamborghini executives said battery technology is not mature enough to meet the performance and character standards the brand demands — and rather than wait, they are doubling down on high-performance
The new BMW M3 with a combustion engine is undergoing testing at the Nürburgring. Codenamed G84, the sports sedan will retain its twin-turbo, 3.0-litre inline-six engine. BMW has ruled out a plug-in hybrid setup, but a mild hybrid is a possibility. Don’t expect to see it before 2028. It’s easy to forget that BMW is
Volvo will outline a strategy update on September 17. Before then, it will reveal two electrified models, possibly plug-in hybrids. Volvo is set to build cars for other brands at its Ghent factory in Belgium. Volvo’s first half of 2026 wasn’t exactly great, with retail sales falling eight percent to 324,800 units. However, the Swedish
99th The Bugatti Mistral concludes the W16 story that began with the Veyron in 2005. The Mistral is the fastest open-top production car in the world. Production of the new V16-powered Tourbillon has not yet begun. 2026 will go down in history as one of the most important years for Bugatti. Not only is it