BMW essentially created the compact luxury SUV segment with the release of the X3 in 2003. They dominated the market until 2008, when the company’s primary competitors, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, entered the segment with the GLK and Q5 respectively. The X3 is, as of summer 2024, about to enter its fourth generation. Throughout its over […]

In 2018, Audi brought the B9 generation of the A4, A5, and Q5 (as well as the S model equivalent) platforms to the United states. The A4 and A5 continue to use the ubiquitous 2.0t turbo-four, and on the S cars, the long used supercharged V6 was replaced with an all new turbocharged 3 liter […]

Porsche vehicles have always been at the forefront of new automotive technology. While the brand flaunts its rich history and dedication to over a century of tradition, they’ve never been one to shy away from technological advancements that could improve their vehicles’ revered driving experience.  One of these newer technologies has begun to appear on […]

Oftentimes when discussing the weight of a vehicle we only focus on the curb weight, or the weight of the vehicle without any passengers or cargo but including full fuel and fluids. While this simplifies things and makes it easier to compare the weights of differing vehicles, it also glosses over factors that influence how […]