by Fast Machines | Jan 30, 2016 | Fast And Dangerous
In BMW’s new math, four goes into seven—at least in some cases. BMW is putting a four-cylinder engine in its flagship new 7-series, but it’s not for the U.S. market. Instead, it’s buyers in Turkey who will be able to choose the new 730i (not pictured), with its...
by Fast Machines | Jan 30, 2016 | Exterior
C/D: You certainly must be our only interviewee to have foiled a crazed hijacker. CK: Christ, that was 20-some years ago. It was a guy who walked into my office and wanted to charter a Learjet to Washington, D.C. When we asked for a credit card, he opened his...
by Fast Machines | Jan 30, 2016 | Auto News
Lamborghini had its best sales year ever in 2015. The Italian exotic automaker sold a record 3,245 vehicles worldwide last year and is now expanding to meet demand. The growth in sales has resulted in the hiring of 150 new workers, bringing Lamborghini’s total to...
by Fast Machines | Jan 30, 2016 | Fast And Dangerous
It appears Opel is working on its next iteration of the Zafira. The three-row MPV has been on the market since 2011 in its current configuration, and has grown long in the tooth. While a completely new generation would be welcomed, Opel seems to be only working up a...
by Fast Machines | Jan 30, 2016 | Fast And Dangerous
Rocked by its diesel-emissions scandal, the VW Group is pivoting on its wheels and rushing to embrace battery-electric technology instead. So it wasn’t much of a surprise when the company attempted to change the conversation by rolling out the BUDD-e electric microvan...