This E31 BMW 850i looks like something out of The Fast and the Furious
We don't know what would prompt someone to make such a modification to a classic 8 Series go through Brad Anderson December 22, 2024 19:12 This heavily modified 1990 BMW 850i is listed at a British dealer for nearly $20,000. The E31's body kit, black and yellow interior, and oversized wings clash with the classic design. Its 296-horsepower 5.0-liter V12 engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The first-generation 8 Series is one of BMW's most timeless designs, a quintessential example of 1990s elegance, and despite being 34 years old, its styling still looks brilliant today. But what about this? This manual 1990 BMW 850i Coupe was taken apart and reassembled into what can only be described as a tuning experiment inspired by a misguided era. 2 Fast and Furious 2 Something went terribly wrong. More info: Manhart makes E31 BMW 8 Series great again with E39 M5 V8 manual swap The German coupe with a 5.0-liter V12 engine…
VW dealers furious over Scout sale of Terra and Traveler Direct
Scout's direct-to-consumer model bypasses traditional VW dealers, frustrating dealers and sparking potential legal challenges across the country. As an independent company, Scout avoids state franchise laws that require dealer involvement. Production of the new Terra and Traveler is expected to begin in the United States in 2027, with both models starting at less than $60,000. VW's U.S. dealers are hoping to get a piece of the pie with the new Scout Terra pickup and Traveler SUV, but they're having no luck. The revived brand has confirmed the models will be sold directly to customers, bypassing traditional dealer networks. var adpushup = window.adpushup = window.adpushup || {que:()}; adpushup.que.push(function() { if (adpushup.config.platform !== "DESKTOP"){ adpushup.triggerAd("4d84e4c9 -9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a"); } else{ adpushup.triggerAd(" 6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657"); } }); For the past few years, Volkswagen's leadership has been discussing the best way to market its U.S. startup's cars. As early as May 2022, dealers suspected that Scout might adopt a direct sales model, long before the new model was…
Stellantis Euro dealers furious with CEO for refusing support
European dealers say customers don't want electric cars, but Carlos Tavares will not support their demands that the European Commission reconsider tough 2025 rules. go through Chris Chilton October 8, 2024 09:50 European Stellantis dealers have written to the President of the European Commission calling for a reconsideration of strict emissions targets due to take effect in 2025. The heads of the four major dealer groups spoke out against Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, who rejected calls to weaken the target. Dealers say falling EV sales make the target unachievable and will result in carmakers paying billions of euros in fines. Carlos Tavares has been criticized by U.S. dealers for making "reckless" decisions that lower the value of brands like Jeep, Ram and Dodge. Now, European retailers are stepping up the pressure, claiming the CEO's stance on emissions will cost the company billions of dollars. The four heads of Stellantis's European dealer network, which sells Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Citroen, DS, Fiat,…
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