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"BMW" and "off-roading" rarely appear in the same sentence—unless, of course, you’re talking about that one time we took an X5 rock-crawling. But with the growing popularity of rugged SUVs, Bavaria’s biggest automaker is now eyeing its own alternative to the hugely successful Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

Remember the Eccentrica V-12? The stunning Lamborghini Diablo restomod that debuted last year in Monterey is back for Car Week 2025—this time in an even more extreme form. Meet the Eccentrica Pacchetto Titano.

It’s no secret that used car prices are up. Compared to last year, the average cost has increased by 3.7 percent—or $1,146. While many prices have skyrocketed—some by as much as 11.7 percent—not every automaker is seeing an increase. And that’s good news for you, the consumer.

There was a glimmer of hope less than a year ago when used car prices started falling. While they remained high above pre-pandemic levels, prices were on a downward trend.

In the world of off-road vehicles, certain names are unforgettable. Among them is the Mitsubishi Montero—or as it’s known abroad, the Pajero. An off-road icon throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Montero made its mark in the Dakar Rally and forever cemented itself in the hearts of adventurers everywhere.

Remember when Ford used to sell regular cars? Technically, it still does, but the Mustang is a niche model, and the Taurus pictured here is restricted to just a handful of markets. Still, the Blue Oval plans to launch new products that aren’t trucks, SUVs, or vans. That promise comes…

From the moment it debuted, the Genesis G70 earned the reputation of being a sneaky good sports sedan. With a powerful V-6 and a poised chassis, the G70 could easily go toe-to-toe with alternatives from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Hell, it even had a manual transmission for a short time.

Karma previewed the Amaris extended-range electric vehicle earlier this year, highlighting the coupe’s exterior design. Now, the automaker is showing off the interior ahead of the car’s public appearance at Monterey Car Week.

All it took for Koenigsegg to reclaim the 0-249-0 mph record from Rimac was a few software tweaks to the Jesko Absolut. The company’s software engineers recalibrated the Light Speed Transmission and engine management system while introducing a new torque control system that now allows the Absolut to manage traction…

Update: This story has been updated with new information from Ram, and an official statement from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

Some cars absolutely need a manual transmission. Buying an automatic Mazda Miata, for example, is an indefensible decision. The short-throw six-speed is a large part of what makes that sports car so iconic.