For decades now, BMW Motorrad has been defined by its Adventure bikes—notably, the tough-yet-elegant GS 1200. The German brand makes all kinds of motorcycles, and by and large they’re excellent machines with bulletproof powertrains and impeccable European styling. With the 2021 BMW R 18, though, it’s clear the company is now stepping onto some new … Read more
The thing you have to understand about Volkswagen is that it’s always been after world domination. The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 isn’t just a new electric car—it’s simply the latest example of those plans in action. Previous incarnations of Volkswagen, and the Volkswagen Group writ large, meant brand-buying sprees until Bugatti, Lamborghini and Ducati were under … Read more
The faults and foibles of the Alfa Romeo Giulia have been well documented. But I just don’t care. Between its old-school spirit and heart-skipping design and performance, the Giulia is sui generis among today’s sport sedans, and I’ve fallen hard for its Italian charms. Excessive quibbling would be like having Super Bowl seats at the … Read more