BMW Concept 7 Protection Pairs 612 HP With Discreet Armor
BMW’s Concept 7 Protection previews a lower-profile armored 7 Series with a 612-hp plug-in-hybrid system, handgun protection and an initial European focus.
Category: Car Culture
FIA Asks Fans to Help Shape the Next Generation of Touring Cars
The FIA opens a global survey on future touring-car design, performance and race formats. Responses are due by October 25, 2026.
Smart #2 Brings Back the Electric Two-Seater, With Approval Still Pending
Smart reveals its new electric two-seater in Paris, targeting 290 km of WLTP range. Specifications and deliveries remain subject to final approval.
20 Chinese Brands Head to 2026 Paris Motor Show
The 2026 Paris Motor Show will host a record 20 Chinese brands, doubling their 2024 turnout and intensifying competition across Europe’s EV and hybrid market.
Mercedes-AMG Launches 200-Unit G 63 MANUFAKTUR Edition in Japan
Mercedes-Benz Japan launches a 200-unit G 63 MANUFAKTUR Edition with five special colors, dark-chrome trim and limited-edition details.
Nine Classic Porsches Reach the 2026 Restoration Challenge Final
Nine classic Porsches advanced from 60 entries to the 2026 national final, competing in preservation, restoration and individualization.
Peugeot Details New 408 for GCC With 215 HP and Flare Green
Peugeot has detailed the new 408 for Gulf markets, pairing a 215-hp turbo engine with updated lighting, driver-assistance equipment and a new Flare Green finish.
Maserati’s Trident Centenary Becomes a Three-Part Italian TV Series
Maserati and RAI trace 100 years of the Trident through Bologna, Rome and Modena in a three-part series airing October 11, 18 and 25.
WRC Expands to 15 Rounds in 2027 With U.S. and U.K. Returns
The 2027 WRC calendar expands to 15 rounds, with Rally US returning for the first time since 1988 and Rally Scotland restoring a U.K. round.
RADwood NorCal Adds a Free Evening Show and a New Y2K Car Class
RADwood NorCal returns to Alameda on October 24 as a free evening event with a driving exhibition, Mix Master Mike and a new 2000–2010 vehicle class.