# bmw x3 (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bmw x3. Page: Feed: --- ## [New Jersey Woman Starts Up Toyota RAV4. Then It Rains: ‘Never In My Life Have I Seen This’](https://www.motor1.com/news/806061/toyota-rav4-door-drain/) _2026-08-26 · feedback@motor1.com (Stacy Fernandez) · Motor1.com_ “Never had to do that to my Nissans.” ## [Man Gets Intoxalock Breathalyzer After DUI. Then He Tries To Use It In 90-Degree Heat: ‘They Put A Camera In There Too?!?’](https://www.motor1.com/news/805918/intoxalock-breathalyzer-invalid-reading/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Chad Swiatecki) · Motor1.com_ "Try blowing into one of those ... in the Midwest winter bro." ## [How Much Car Can I Actually Afford? Here's A Simple Way To Figure It Out](https://www.motor1.com/features/806063/how-much-car-can-i-afford/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Motor1.com Team) · Motor1.com_ Before you start shopping for a new car, here's how to figure out what you can comfortably afford without stretching your finances. ## [The 2027 Chevy Traverse High Country Gets A More Upscale Makeover](https://www.motor1.com/news/806065/2027-chevy-traverse-high-country/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Jeff Glucker) · Motor1.com_ The top trim High Country gets sharper styling, inside and out. ## [Polestar Wants Answers After Being Banned In The US](https://www.motor1.com/news/806057/polestar-wants-answers-after-us-ban/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Jeff Perez) · Motor1.com_ The automaker expected approval to keep selling cars here. Then Volvo got a pass under the same Chinese ownership. ## [Ferrari Wants To Turn Taillights Into Active Aero](https://www.motor1.com/news/806047/ferrari-patent-aerodynamic-taillights/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Anthony Alaniz) · Motor1.com_ Ferrari’s patent depicts taillights that can extend outward to increase the car’s aerodynamic load. ## [I Watched A Hydrogen Car Hit 406 MPH. The Implications Go Far Beyond Speed](https://www.motor1.com/features/806044/hydrogen-car-record-speed-run-in-person/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Manuel Carrillo III) · Motor1.com_ When a construction and agricultural equipment manufacturer breaks world records, the auto enthusiast goes faster, too. ## [The 2027 Ram Power Wagon Finally Adds A Diesel, But It Loses Other Things: Driven](https://www.motor1.com/reviews/805933/2027-ram-power-wagon-diesel-review/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Jeff Glucker) · Motor1.com_ The new Power Wagon has the looks and the power under the hood, but off-road shoppers might want a bit more. ## [Daniel Craig’s 1959 Land Rover With Handwritten Note Hits Auction](https://www.motor1.com/news/806024/daniel-craig-old-land-rover/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Brian Potter) · Motor1.com_ This 1959 Land Rover 109 Series II pickup pairs Daniel Craig’s handwritten note with tasteful mechanical updates and unknown but clearly well-used mileage. ## [Woman Drives A 'Lemon Law' Car. Then A Mechanic Approaches Her At Whole Foods With An Enticing Offer: 'Only Takes Me 15 Minutes'](https://www.motor1.com/news/805807/california-mobile-mechanic-whole-foods/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Nina Hernandez) · Motor1.com_ "My jaw dropped." ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OVpGuZvw4BEC) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Toyota Corolla 60th Anniversary Editions: US Vs Europe](https://www.motor1.com/news/806019/toyota-corolla-60th-anniversary-editions/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Brian Potter) · Motor1.com_ Toyota celebrates six decades of Corolla with a capped 2,500-unit US hybrid sedan and broader European Hatchback, Touring Sports, and Sedan anniversary trims. ## [BMW M Boss Frank Van Meel On The Future Of M, EVs, And Keeping The Fun Alive](https://www.motor1.com/news/806014/bmw-m-ceo-interview/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Adrian Padeanu) · Motor1.com_ The M Concept Neue Klasse meets four decades of M3 history in Monterey, and we talk with M boss Frank van Meel. ## [The GR GT's Shaky Business Case Isn't Stopping Toyota From Making More Sports Cars](https://www.motor1.com/news/805997/toyota-two-more-sports-cars-coming/) _2026-08-25 · feedback@motor1.com (Adrian Padeanu) · Motor1.com_ The Celica and MR2 are reportedly coming back, slotting below the GR GT. ## [Expert Reveals The Best Car To Buy In Your Early 20s: ‘The Equivalent Of A Nokia Phone’](https://www.motor1.com/news/805778/bests-cars-young-people/) _2026-08-23 · feedback@motor1.com (Stacy Fernandez) · Motor1.com_ “How is it with gas?” ## [‘I’m Hanging It Up’: Veteran Mechanic Folds His Repair Shop. Then He Reveals What Finally Did It](https://www.motor1.com/news/805775/mechanic-gives-up-shop/) _2026-08-23 · feedback@motor1.com (Braden Bjella) · Motor1.com_ "Mechanics literally sell their soul." ## [Man Buys Dodge Car. Then He Gets Arrested Because Of What The Previous Owner Did: ‘Carfax Didn’t Tell Them That’](https://www.motor1.com/news/805759/dodge-hellcat-arrested-minutes-after-buying/) _2026-08-22 · feedback@motor1.com (Braden Bjella) · Motor1.com_ “That's why the owner sold it.” ## [The Genesis G70 Is Losing Its Best Engine](https://www.motor1.com/news/805746/genesis-g70-v6-engine-discontinued/) _2026-08-22 · feedback@motor1.com (Anthony Alaniz) · Motor1.com_ A government website indicates that the V6-powered sport sedan is dead for 2027. ## [School Principal Rents Ford Van For Practice. Then Enterprise Tells Her Where She Has To Pick It Up](https://www.motor1.com/news/805744/enterprise-hertz-van-rentals/) _2026-08-22 · feedback@motor1.com (Stacy Fernandez) · Motor1.com_ “I got 18 kids that I gotta get to the field." ## ['Buc-ee's Gave Me 448 Miles': Man Fills Up. He's Sure This Gas Lasts Longer. It's Not Just Him](https://www.motor1.com/news/805741/does-buccees-gasoline-last-longer/) _2026-08-22 · feedback@motor1.com (Braden Bjella) · Motor1.com_ "Glitch in the system." ## [What Does 'NASCAR' Actually Stand For?](https://www.motor1.com/features/805685/what-does-nascar-stand-for/) _2026-08-22 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ You know the name, but do you know what the five letters actually mean? The surprisingly simple answer goes back almost eight decades. ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Gpp0L9ezcFTt) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Woman Forced To Sell Her Toyota RAV4. Then She Sees It At The Store In Perfectly Good Condition: 'Um...'](https://www.motor1.com/news/805629/toyota-rav4-transmission/) _2026-08-22 · feedback@motor1.com (Steve Ecker) · Motor1.com_ "I was told..." ## [Woman Brings Kia K4 To Dealer. Then They Say They Can’t Patch The Tire Because It Has Foam](https://www.motor1.com/news/805630/kia-tire-cant-be-patched/) _2026-08-22 · feedback@motor1.com (Alexandra Samuels) · Motor1.com_ “If you have a Kia, have you ever heard of such a thing?" ## [What Those Little Weights On Your Wheels Actually Do](https://www.motor1.com/features/805691/what-do-wheel-weights-do/) _2026-08-22 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ Those tiny metal blocks aren't random—they're precisely placed to stop your wheels from shaking, vibrating, and wearing unevenly. ## [Woman Drives KIA Sorento On The Highway. Then Her Sunroof Explodes: 'I Didn't Feel Safe'](https://www.motor1.com/news/805499/kia-sorento-sunroof-explodes/) _2026-08-22 · feedback@motor1.com (Nina Hernandez) · Motor1.com_ "They are cute, but many problems can come with them." ## [Man's Toyota Keeps Honking Randomly. Then The Mechanic Finds Where The Noise Is Coming From: ‘What In Tarnation?'](https://www.motor1.com/news/805349/toyota-honking-mystery/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Mustafa Gatollari) · Motor1.com_ "Time to start checking wiring." ## [Why Do Jeeps Actually Have Seven Slots In The Grille?](https://www.motor1.com/features/805696/why-do-jeeps-have-seven-slots-grille/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ That iconic seven-slot grille is synonymous with Jeep, but that wasn't always the case. ## [Is Ford Considering A Cheap Rally Car? Sure Sounds Like It](https://www.motor1.com/news/805740/affordable-ford-rally-car-jim-farley-rumor/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Jeff Glucker) · Motor1.com_ CEO Jim Farley says Ford is 'excited about our rally direction,' and he believes the brand should offer an affordable rally car. ## [Feds Expand Investigation Into GM's Troublesome V8 Engines](https://www.motor1.com/news/805731/nhtsa-gm-l87-v8-investigation-expands/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Anthony Alaniz) · Motor1.com_ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received complaints of engine failures outside the scope of last year’s recall. ## [I Took Porsche's Manthey Taycan To The Nürburgring. It's A Different Animal: Driven](https://www.motor1.com/reviews/805714/porsche-taycan-manthey-kit-nurburgring-drive/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Jonny Lieberman) · Motor1.com_ The Taycan Turbo GT was already wild. The Manthey kit makes it faster, sharper, and considerably more focused. ## [These Car Wash Mistakes Could Seriously Damage Your Vehicle](https://www.motor1.com/features/805599/car-wash-mistake-that-can-damage-your-car/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ That quick trip through the car wash could be leaving behind more than a shiny finish—here are the mistakes that can cost you. ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7EVscLnYAu0c) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [How Bugatti Turned The Bolide Into A Work Of Art: 'We're Aiming For The Ultimate Elegance'](https://www.motor1.com/features/805635/bugatti-destrier-designer-interview-monterey/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Jeff Perez) · Motor1.com_ We spoke with Bugatti designer Clark Wu about how the new Destrier came to life. ## [Why Tesla's Design Chief Preserved His Model S Plaid #001](https://www.motor1.com/news/805705/tesla-design-boss-protects-model/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Brian Potter) · Motor1.com_ Franz von Holzhausen sends his Model S Plaid Signature Edition chassis 001 to Unplugged Performance for preservation, prioritizing paint and interior over extra power. ## [Man Always Parks His Mercedes Far Away From The Office Parking Lot. Then He Reveals Why](https://www.motor1.com/news/805607/man-parks-mercedes-far-away/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Alexandra Samuels) · Motor1.com_ “...look at my DoorDash receipt." ## [BMW Killed Any Hopes Of A New 8 Series: 'Not Feasible'](https://www.motor1.com/news/805697/bmw-8-series-ends-alpina/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Brian Potter) · Motor1.com_ According to BMW, the Vision Alpina will take the place of the 8 Series in the lineup. ## [This Open-Top Ferrari 550 Restomod Has A V12 And Manual Gearbox](https://www.motor1.com/news/805694/ferrari-550-maranello-convertible/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Brian Potter) · Motor1.com_ Touring Superleggera presents the Veloce12 Aperta, an exclusive restomod with a 5.5-liter V12 producing 530 hp and a manual transmission ## [Can You Really Replace Just One Tire?](https://www.motor1.com/features/805590/can-you-replace-just-one-tire/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ A flat doesn't always mean buying four new tires, but replacing just one could create problems for your car—especially if it's AWD. ## [Range Rover Honors America 250 With 'From Sea To Sea' SV Trio](https://www.motor1.com/news/805693/range-rover-sea-sv-america/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Brian Potter) · Motor1.com_ Three SV Bespoke builds—Desert Ember, Summit Frost, and Ocean Crest—showcase Range Rover SV luxury tailored specifically for United States buyers. ## [Mavis Charges Him $1,200 For Work. Then He Learns There Was Nothing Wrong With His Ford Mustang](https://www.motor1.com/news/805604/mavis-charges-1200-dollars-for-nothing/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Stacy Fernandez) · Motor1.com_ “They’re supposed to be the professionals." ## [Mavis Officially Buys Pep Boys For $700 Million, Putting 800 Stores Under One Roof](https://www.motor1.com/news/805686/mavis-pep-boys-700-million/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Brian Potter) · Motor1.com_ Pep Boys stays on storefronts while Mavis controls nearly 800 locations. ## [Lamborghini Buyers Are 'Very Happy' The New GT Is No Longer Electric](https://www.motor1.com/news/805680/lamborghini-buyers-happy-next-car-not-ev/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Adrian Padeanu) · Motor1.com_ Shocker: Lambo buyers want gas engines. ## [Man Sells Grandma's Toyota RAV4 In Pristine Condition. But He Makes A Key Sales Mistake: 'Never Let A Customer Know'](https://www.motor1.com/news/805357/toyota-rav4-for-sale/) _2026-08-21 · feedback@motor1.com (Nina Hernandez) · Motor1.com_ "People these days..." ## [How Did The Toyota 4Runner Get Its Name?](https://www.motor1.com/features/805627/why-is-toyota-4runner-called-4runner/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ The 4Runner name is not just a catchy badge—it has roots in four-wheel drive, desert racing, and Toyota's original off-road vision. ## [Woman Brings Honda To Tires Plus. Then They Reveal Mavis Put On 3 Different Tire Brands: ‘Discount Tire Would Never’](https://www.motor1.com/news/805373/discount-tire-vs-mavis/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Alexandra Samuels) · Motor1.com_ “I just got my tires replaced by them a couple of months ago." ## [Why Auto Parts Stores Will Test Your Battery For Free](https://www.motor1.com/features/805577/why-auto-parts-stores-test-batteries-for-free/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ Ever wondered why stores will diagnose your dying battery without charging a dime? The answer is surprisingly simple. ## [Why Do Some Cars Have Flat-Bottom Steering Wheels?](https://www.motor1.com/features/805412/why-car-steering-wheels-arent-round/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Dan Mihalascu) · Motor1.com_ The strange shape isn't just for looks; there's a clever reason automakers are flattening the bottom of your steering wheel. ## [Mazda Won't Let The Rotary Die. This Patent Could Make It More Efficient](https://www.motor1.com/news/805617/mazda-rotary-engine-egr-patent/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Anthony Alaniz) · Motor1.com_ A new Mazda patent filing reveals an innovative exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for rotary engines. ## [I Bought My Dream Mercedes SL For $8,000. Here's What It Really Cost Me](https://www.motor1.com/features/805616/buying-mercedes-benz-sl-ownership-cost/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Maddox Kay) · Motor1.com_ The R129 Mercedes-Benz SL is an engineering marvel and a tempting classic-car value. Should you be afraid? ## [California Approved New Efficiency Rules For Replacement Tires. Here's What It Means](https://www.motor1.com/news/805502/california-replacement-tire-rules-passed/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Jeff Glucker) · Motor1.com_ Your replacement tires need to be as efficient as new-car tires, but there are a few loopholes for enthusiasts. ## [Finally: Skoda's New Sedan Has Massaging Rear Seats](https://www.motor1.com/news/805594/skoda-sedili-posteriori-massaggio/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Brian Potter) · Motor1.com_ Too bad the updated Slavia is only for the Indian market. ## [Brabus Has Big Plans Beyond Mercedes: 'It's Time To Change'](https://www.motor1.com/features/805523/brabus-ceo-interview/) _2026-08-20 · feedback@motor1.com (Jeff Perez) · Motor1.com_ CEO Constantin Buschmann tells Motor1 how the company is moving beyond Mercedes and why the Bodo is just the beginning.