If you’re an old-school rally fan, you know the real importance of a handbrake. After all, you simply can’t turn round a gravelly hairpin bend at speed without one, so life in the absence of this ...

James is Autocar’s associate editor, and has more than 20 years of experience of working in automotive and motorsport journalism. He has been in his current role since September 2024, and helps lead ...

I spent time behind the wheel of the 2025 BMW M5 Sedan to see how its hybrid V8 power, tech, and comfort come together in ...

What better time for a new beginning than the start of the year? The new brand will be known as BMW Alpina. Along with announcing its name, its parent company also unveiled its logo, which is said to ...

This video reviews the BMW M5 CS, a limited-edition super saloon considered the ultimate evolution of the M5 lineup. With 635 hp from its twin-turbo V8, carbon bucket seats, all-wheel drive, and ...

France-based DOTSun has developed an on-site repair solution for solar panels with degraded backsheets, compatible with PA, PVDF, and PET types. The system uses a compact laminator to apply a ...

While Mercedes aims to make cars easier to repair, BMW has patented roundel-shaped screw heads that push owners to dealer-only servicing and repairs. BMW patented a roundel-shaped screw head requiring ...

Modern passenger airliners are essentially tubes-with-wings, they just happen to be tubes that are stuffed full with fancy ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

BMW has fully taken control of Alpina, launching it as a standalone brand focused on blending maximum performance, superior comfort, bespoke craftsmanship, and distinctive design, marking a new ...