Seventeen years after discontinuing the R 1200 C, BMW re-entered the cruiser market with the 2021 R 18. The Bavarian brand was finally ready to do things differently. It was finally ready to do things the American way. The R 18’s stretched wheelbase and vibe-heavy boxer are results of that shift. Despite borrowing Harley-Davidson’s roadmap … Read more
The 2024 Acura Integra Type S has qualities far more impressive than a ludicrous 0-60 time or a huge-diameter touchscreen—it has balance, harmony, and soul. Few cars appeal to both pragmatism and playfulness so well; none look this good doing it. This is a car we’ll be celebrating until gasoline goes extinct. I have to … Read more
The BMW 5 Series has gotten bigger every time the German automaker makes a new one. Now in its eighth generation, BMW’s mid-range luxury sedan is the largest it’s ever been. With the addition of a full-floor battery pack in the case of the i5, it’s also heavier than ever. Does it all come apart … Read more
A wave of next-generation EVs from Audi and Porsche is coming, and the 2025 Audi Q6 and SQ6 E-Tron are going to be the first to crest and roll ashore, washing over the toes of EV naysayers like a friendly foam. As the first EV built on the new Premium Platform Electric, uh, platform, the … Read more
If you’re the sort of person who believes in lucky numbers, the 2025 Audi Q7 is right up your alley. Not only does the Q7 seat seven but, as tested, can tow up to 7,700 pounds. Coincidence? I think n—well, maybe, actually. In any case, even without the help of numerical divination, the refreshed Q7 … Read more
If there’s one thing in Toyota‘s arsenal that archrival Honda would and frankly should be jealous of, it’s the Prius. For over two decades, Toyota’s hybrid compact sedan has dominated the space in both sales and mindshare, becoming an entire environmentalist icon in the process—everybody knows what a Prius is, everybody’s been in one, and … Read more
“I can’t wait for these to hit the used market in a few years,” I thought to myself, as I hit another two-three upshift. But then I came to a crushing realization—the manual-equipped 2025 BMW Z4 M40i isn’t going to be in my price range in a few years. If anything, its value is going … Read more
It took me 40 years to climb aboard a sport bike so it’s no surprise that it’s 30 years old. That’s old for a motorcycle, but I’m 60, so it’s not old if you are me. It’s a 1995 Ducati 900SS/CR, issued in the heart of the 1990s, a time when you could count on … Read more
I know what you’re thinking, and I agree. Finally, a Kawasaki Versys 850. We’ve all been waiting for a while now, and evidently Triumph was frustrated enough that it went ahead and built one for everyone. There would be a few copyright and trademark issues if it was called a Versys, though, and that being … Read more
A few months back, we rode Aprilia’s new RS 660 sport bike on the street and raved about its great handling, awesome features, and flexibility as both a commuter and a canyon carver. Unfortunately, the press launch didn’t include time on track, which was a surprise, given the bike’s billing. Evidently, Aprilia was hesitant to … Read more