RS3 Sportback

The Genesis G70 Shooting Brake. I’m not much of a Hyundai products fan, but I can make an exception for something that’s equal parts functional and good looking. This car is for the parent that hasn’t completely fallen into the bland SUV/midsize sedan pit of mediocrity.

I knew the 2.5T made more power/torque on 93 octane, but I’ve never seen this dyno chart. I’m surprised that the only difference is above 4000 RPM, I thought they would have dialed back torque at low RPM to prevent low-speed pre-ignition under high loads with 87 octane. Nice to see that you aren’t sacrificing anything…

More manufacturers should do this IMO

Well, Cap certainly paid the ultimate price when he stepped out of his car and reached into his pocket less than a minute into the interaction. And I’m sure he’s now facing potential failure to comply and resisting the whatsiwhoseit charges. No? I’m shocked!

I like what Mazda does with the 2.5 Turbo. Premium is not required, it has two power outputs - 227 HP or 250/256 HP and 310 or 320 lbft based on the rating (87 or 93) and you can use Regular no problem. They advertise this and let the consumer decide. More manufacturers should do this IMO

I’m going green for the future

The one I have now - S2000 track car, baby land cruiser to tow it and go off-roading in. Previously the GX was an F31 BMW wagon, which also worked pretty well in this context.

I think it will give dealers the idea that they can tack on a huge premium as there are limited options for manual vehicles these days.

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On the same day I drove this SUV, BMW also let me test the new M2 coupe (stay tuned for that review in a couple weeks). I legit had more fun in the XM.

“Given its size, the XM offers decent luggage space, with 18.6 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats”

Those windows are TINY from inside. We are headed toward peak camera, where everyone just drives in a moving pillbox bunker and uses cameras to see.

I don’t care if it tickles my balls while giving me a blowjob, it’s irredeemably ugly. No matter how good this giant SUV handles, it can’t escape my overwhelming desire to torch every one I see.

18.6 cubic feet? That’s — there’s no other word for this — pathetic. Especially for something this large. A Cayenne has 26 cubic feet. An X5 has 35. Heck, a Mazda 3 hatch has 20.

It looks like the Grand Theft Auto version of itself.

How much did BMW pay you to write this? And have you ever driven an actually good BMW, like something from the 90's or early 2000's?

Yes. Scan that QR code and your life will definitely change.

This type of rhetoric leads to those who cause crashes (car drivers, who cause the most injuries/deaths, for instance), making sure their victims die, not just get maimed. Long-term care for severe injuries is much more expensive than a funeral.

Going back to 2001 when the internet was just starting to embrace videos BMW’s the Hire series with Clive Owen was a remarkable marketing project. The Star with Madonna was my favorite and is still a great watch.