The Germans’ First American Cruiser Is a Promising but Flawed Start

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

A Promising but Flawed Start to VW’s EV Revolution

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