Ride-along: BMW's Heart of Joy control module pumps thrills into EVs
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Ride-along: BMW’s Heart of Joy control module pumps thrills into EVs

BMW's Heart of Joy control unitBMW’s Heart of Joy consists of four integrated control modules at the heart of every Neue Klasse EV The Dynamic Performance Control module integrates acceleration, braking, handling, and steering dynamics The systems were tested to the limits in BMW’s Vision Driving Experience, nicknamed “The Beast” Pushing a vehicle to its limits is the essence…

Ram might bring back the hood ornament
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Ram might bring back the hood ornament

Ram hood ornament patent imageStellantis is considering bringing back hood ornaments for its Ram pickup trucks, a new patent filing indicates. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 14, 2025, after being filed by Stellantis on March 13, 2023, the filing shows a hood ornament with the familiar Ram’s head design of the truck brand’s logo…

Acura TLX vs. Lexus ES: Compare Cars
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Acura TLX vs. Lexus ES: Compare Cars

2025 Acura TLXThe midsize sedan might have seen its popularity fade like a pop star from the 1980s but it still delivers an edge over SUVs that has nothing to do with nostalgia. They’re more fun to drive, more efficient, less expensive, and practical enough. The premium and luxury segment present a level of sophistication and distinction not readily found on…

Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey: Compare Minivans
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Toyota Sienna vs. Honda Odyssey: Compare Minivans

2025 Toyota SiennaMinivans handle three-row family duty better than SUVs in almost all aspects. They may not tow as much or look as butch, but they’re roomier, comfier, more flexible, and mostly more fuel efficient. Half of the four minivans on sale now offer all-wheel drive, and all but one new minivans come with a hybrid option. The refreshed 2025 Honda…

2025 Maserati GT2 Stradale delivers speed with ease
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2025 Maserati GT2 Stradale delivers speed with ease

2025 Maserati GT2 StradaleMaserati gave the GT2 Stradale lots of the GT2 race car’s visual DNA The GT2 Stradale is less tunable than a 911 GT3 RS and quieter than an Artura The GT2 Stradale arrives in the U.S. in August and costs $311,995 Maserati’s going back to its racing roots. Or at least it’s trying. The storied Italian automaker out of Modena…

2025 Acura ADX lands with starting price of $36,350
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2025 Acura ADX lands with starting price of $36,350

2025 Acura ADXThe 2025 Acura ADX is the Acura brand’s new entry-level crossover The ADX shares a platform with the Integra and is close in size to the RDX It goes on sale in the spring with a starting price of $36,350, including destination The Acura RDX compact crossover has grown bigger and more expensive over the years, with the current 2025 model’s starting…

2025 Williams FW47 F1 car conducts shakedown at Silverstone
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2025 Williams FW47 F1 car conducts shakedown at Silverstone

2025 Williams FW47 Formula 1 race carWilliams has revealed the FW47 as its contender for the 2025 Formula 1 season The FW47 will be piloted by Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon in the new season Williams also has a new title sponsor, Atlassian Williams provided a sneak peek of its 2025 Formula 1 car, the FW47, on Friday following an initial shakedown test at the Silverstone Circuit in the…

2025 Acura ADX small SUV costs nearly $10,000 less than RDX
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2025 Acura ADX small SUV costs nearly $10,000 less than RDX

2025 Acura ADXThe all-new small crossover costs $36,350 with destination The $36,350 starting price is only $2,000 more than the Integra hatchback in Acura’s lineup All-wheel drive costs $2,000 extra Acura on Friday confirmed pricing for the 2025 ADX, its smallest crossover SUV yet. At $36,350 with the mandatory $1,350 destination charge, the ADX is also the…

TDF turns F1 cars into track toys, and it has a documentary
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TDF turns F1 cars into track toys, and it has a documentary

TDF OneTDF has an upcoming documentary that details how it turns retired Formula 1 cars into track toys The company uses original chassis but swaps in its own power unit and gearbox The company only uses chassis that have competed in actual F1 races Forget the Aston Martin Valkyrie and Mercedes-Benz AMG One—if you’re after the closest thing…

Acura may reverse its plan to skip hybrids
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Acura may reverse its plan to skip hybrids

2022 Acura NSX Type SAcura, which hasn’t sold a hybrid vehicle since the NSX supercar ended production in 2022, may be reconsidering its strategy. The automaker previously announced in 2021 that it planned to bypass hybrids entirely, and would instead focus on electric vehicles when it comes to electrification, with a goal of 60% EV sales by 2030. However, recent…