The Auto World

Digital artist envisions a true BMW M7 with aggressive styling cues. BMW is currently preparing a Neue Klasse facelift for the 7-Series. Similar renderings have also been created for a possible X7 M SUV. BMW’s reluctance to build an M7 has always been a bit of a puzzle. For a brand that rarely shies away from performance, the hesitation to place its famed M badge on the 7-Series feels oddly cautious, even if it’s not entirely without precedent. Remember the E31 8-Series? Well, the decision makers at Munich never green lit an M8 at the time. Still, that decision has left BMW without a true rival to the Mercedes-AMG S 63 and, as far as we’re concerned, the world could always use another M car (or two…). Read: BMW Cuts Its Grille But Not Its Critics In Upcoming 7 Series Facelift Over the years, plenty of car designers have tried to imagine what an M7 could look like, and these new renderings from Kelsonik are among the most convincing we’ve seen. Given the controversial...

Bill SB720 would revive red-light cameras across California after years of absence. Law would fine vehicle owners instead of identifying the actual driver behind the wheel. Fines would drop from $500 to $100 and stop them from being moving violations. The city of Sacramento scrapped its red-light camera program in 2024, but it might not stay gone for long. The system could make a comeback in an unusual form, one that shifts responsibility from the driver to the vehicle’s registered owner. In this scheme, it’s the person whose name is on the registration who receives the ticket, not necessarily the one behind the wheel. While that might not sound that fair, as another individual could actually be to blame for the violation, the fines would drop compared to before and the penalty would switch from a criminal to a civil one. A Costly Experiment When the city ended the program a year or so ago, it did so because it said it was ineffective and cost too much. Now, however, ...

Wrangler 4xe lost nearly half its value after just 10,300 miles. Seller claims the Carfax blemish came from a lost key incident. Buyers questioned whether a lost key could trigger a report. If you’re after a version of the Jeep Wrangler that handles daily driving with ease, tackles serious off-road terrain, and manages to be relatively fuel-efficient, the Rubicon X 4xe makes a strong case for itself. What it doesn’t make, however, is a strong case for long-term value. If resale stability ranks anywhere near the top of on your priority list, then it is absolutely not the type of vehicle you should be shopping for. More: Nearly-New Wrangler 4xe Drops $30K After Fender-Bender Just last month, we covered the story of a Wrangler Sport S 4xe that originally stickered at $60,840 but ended up selling for only $32,750. Now, another 4xe has passed the Cars & Bids’ auction block, and this one fared even worse, losing nearly $40,000 in value after just 10,300 miles (16,50...

Lucid lessee reports charges months after turn-in despite promised fixes. One driver was billed $2,400 for underbody scratches after vehicle return. Some have filed DFPI complaints against Lucid and the Bank of America. Lucid sometimes offers some pretty sweet lease deals , and on paper, they can look like a solid way to get behind the wheel of an Air without the long-term commitment. But as we’ve seen more than once, there’s usually a sting in the tail. If it’s not a hefty down payment, it’s what happens when the car goes back at the end of the term. Back in August, we reported that Lucid itself acknowledged problems with its lease return program. The process, it admitted, wasn’t consistent. Damage assessments were all over the place, and some customers ended up with surprisingly high bills for barely noticeable issues. Ongoing Frustrations Two months on, the situation doesn’t appear to have improved. At least two owners have come forward with worrying stories, and o...

A crowd of over 100 people attacked Boston police cruisers during a street takeover. One police cruiser caught fire as fireworks and poles rained down on officers. Two Rhode Island men were arrested as officials vowed tougher laws and crackdowns. Street takeovers are notoriously dumb events that often teeter between spectacle and disaster. Crowds block intersections, cars spin in smoke, and sometimes the chaos turns genuinely dangerous. Spectators and drivers alike can end up in collisions or worse. What’s a weird sight, though, is for a takeover to end up with a police car set ablaze. That’s exactly what unfolded just a few nights ago in Boston. Police are still piecing together what they describe as a “violent crowd” that turned on officers, hurling poles and fireworks in the mayhem. A Sudden Escalation According to officials, the incident started around 2 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Tremont Street. When police officers arrived, t...

A loaded 2025 Corvette Z06 Convertible Z07 sold for $137,500 at a huge loss. The 1,300-mile car included nearly every option, including cermanic brakes. Z06 markups are fading fast as the market cools and supply finally catches up. With very few exceptions that, as usual, only confirm the rule, no matter how fast a car is, the market eventually catches up to the hype around it. And that moment seems to have arrived for the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 . For months, resale listings have hinted at a slowdown, but this latest auction confirms it clearly. The once untouchable Z06 is beginning to meet reality. Market Correction in Motion A nearly new example from 2025 with the coveted Z07 package just hammered for a cool $137,500. That’s a steep and sharp drop from its MSRP of $169,875. Anyone who shelled out top dollar, and even perhaps over sticker for one, might be feeling the sting. The Corvette in question, finished in Torch Red over Jet Black and Adrenaline Red leather,...