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Electric M3 keeps iconic name, M boss Frank van Meel revealed. It could have been called iM3 if it followed BMW’s current EV logic. Quad-motor M3 EV will sell alongside visually similar inline-six sedan. BMW has finally settled one of the biggest questions surrounding its upcoming electric performance sedan. Contrary to some speculation, the brand’s first battery-powered M3 won’t wear an iM3 badge. Instead, it’ll simply be called M3 . The decision was confirmed by BMW M boss Frank van Meel during the Goodwood Festival of Speed, according to Auto Express. By keeping the legendary nameplate, BMW is signaling that its electric performance sedan isn’t being positioned as a separate branch of the family. Instead, it’ll sit alongside the next-generation combustion-powered M3 as an equal successor to the badge’s long history. Related: BMW’s New M350 Wears i3 Looks Over A Straight-Six That Could Clear 400 HP EVs often arrive with distinct na...

The return of models like the iconic HEMI V8 is thought to have been a key driver. In North America, shipments climbed 38 percent through the second quarter this year. Updates to the Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, and Cherokee have also helped. Stellantis has reported a sharp spike in shipments through the second quarter of this year, thanks mostly to a surge across North America and the company’s renewed commitment to models that people actually want to drive. In the second quarter, Stellantis shipped a total of 1,597,000 vehicles worldwide, representing a 10 percent increase from the 1,447,000 sold in the same period last year. In North America, shipments surged 38 percent from roughly 323,000 units to 445,000 units. Read: Maserati’s Sales Collapsed And Alfa’s Lineup Aged, Now Both Get Four New Models A caveat on the math. These are shipments rather than deliveries, so they count vehicles sent to dealers and distributors along with...

The five-seat Denza N8 packs up to three motors. A stretched N8L adds a third row for six-seats. New Blade batteries enable BYD’s 1,500 kW Flash Charging. When Denza got off the ground, it did so as a partnership between BYD and Mercedes-Benz. One of its earliest products was the Denza X, a seven-seat SUV that became the N8 in 2023 with a reworked look. Mercedes has since walked away from Denza, but BYD kept the N8 alive and has now previewed a fully new version, joined by a stretched six-seat model called the N8L. More: Denza Wants Defender Buyers And Priced The Bao 5 So They Feel Right At Home Unlike the first two iterations, the latest N8 doesn’t have a sleek, coupe-like design, and rather takes the shape of a more traditional SUV . That’s not necessarily a bad thing, either, as the higher roofline should help significantly improve headroom. The third row has also been ditched, meaning the N8 is a strict five-seater. Those in the mark...

Modern Classic Motorcycle News Roundup: Top Bike Stories This Week | July 12, 2026 Welcome to the latest Welcome to the latest Modern Classic Motorcycle News Weekly Round-Up for the week ending 12th July 2026 . This week we’re covering some of the biggest stories from the motorcycle world, including the Ace Cafe London Brighton Burn Up Weekend, Royal Enfield Bear 650, Triumph’s new 2027 colour schemes, Harley-Davidson’s latest UK event, Richard Hammond’s motorcycle auction, and much more. This Week’s Headlines Ace Cafe London Brighton Burn Up Weekend Honda Bike Day Special – 12th July 2026 Royal Enfield Bear 650: A Scrambler with Soul M.C.M. News Issue 71 Released 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS Walk-Around Richard Hammond Motorcycle Auction BAGSTER Puppy Motorcycle Tank Bag New 2027 Triumph Paint Schemes Triumph Rocket 3 Storm R & GT Colours Triumph Speed 400 & Scrambler 400 X Updates Speed Triple 1200 RS Jet Black & Maui Blue Harley-Davidson Creators Custom Clash UK L...