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Audi Could Make Its EVs Better By Making Them “Worse”

The German brand could add sounds, vibrations, and smells to future EVs. A patent also describes windshield graphics and synthetic turbo lag. Like Hyundai and Ferrari, Audi wants to make its EVs more entertaining to drive. One of the best things about electric cars is how remarkably smooth and quiet they are. A sense of calm washes over you as you drive a good EV, as you no longer have to worry about jerky gear shifts or an unpleasant engine rattling away. These attributes make EVs great for regular consumers who use cars as nothing more than a means of transport. But for driving enthusiasts like us, electric cars don’t usually get us excited. Audi might have the answer. A patent filed by the company with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office describes several different systems that could boost the engagement of driving an EV. Loads of other car manufacturers have already done this, most notably Hyundai N with its fake dual-clutch transm...

Facelifted BMW M5 Spied Hauling Its Heavy Body Around The Nurburgring

Fresh spy shots show a camouflaged M5 sedan during testing. The mid-lifecycle update will add Neue Klasse styling and tech. The PHEV powertrain with 717 hp will likely carry over unchanged. The BMW M5 is getting ready for its Life Cycle Impulse , with camouflaged prototypes going through the last stages of development testing and fine-tuning at the Nürburgring. Our spies sent us fresh shots of the facelifted M5 sedan, hinting at significant exterior and interior updates. The current G90 generation of the M5 debuted in mid-2024 with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The facelifted version is expected to arrive in 2027, bringing it on par with the Neue Klasse lineup in terms of styling and technology. More: BMW Teases All-New M3 EV As It Celebrates A Production Milestone From the outside, the biggest change will be the redesigned face with a shark-nose effect. The M5 will gain a slimmer kidney grille, refined bumper intakes and new LED hea...

Texas Fraudster Loses His Ill-Gotten 90-Plus Car Collection

A Texas businessman received a 160-month sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He agreed to forfeit more than 90 vehicles purchased with fraud proceeds. Seized vehicles include Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis, and a Dodge Viper. A garage full of exotic cars can say plenty about its owner. In this case, federal prosecutors say it spoke to years of fraud, stolen identities, and money diverted from insurance customers. A Texas businessman has now received more than 13 years in prison over the scheme. His collection of more than 90 vehicles is also headed for a very different future. Clayton Lloyd Iley, 41, of Stephenville, was sentenced on October 1 to 160 months in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas . He pleaded guilty on June 17 and agreed to forfeit vehicles purchased with proceeds from his fraud. More: Man Walks Into D...

Triumph Releases First Look At Four New Models For 2027

Triumph Motorcycles confirms four significant new models will be launched between October and December 2026, beginning with the full reveal of the all-new Bonneville T40 and T40 Black today. The all-new Bonneville T40 and T40 Black feature a new iteration of Triumph’s 400cc TR Series engine and the iconic styling synonymous with the original Bonneville. Designed with relaxed ergonomics, category-leading technology and meticulous attention to detail associated with the Bonneville family, the T40 and T40 Black will be available globally in late Spring 2027. To check out the T140 in depth click here Triumph Introduces The New Bonneville T40 And T40 Black The next model to be unveiled will be the new Tiger 1200 on 27 October 2026. While images show a distinctive new look, Triumph has also confirmed that its updated 1200cc triple engine will increase performance and refinement, with advanced rider technology and the most sophisticated suspension package ever fitted to a Triumph motorcy...