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20% — BMW: “If the M5 Touring Is Successful, We Could Get a New M3 Wagon in the US.”

The bigger brother, M5 Touring, is getting delivered to the U.S. as an “experiment”. The M3 Touring however, not “yet”. Why?

BMW is considering bringing the M3 Touring to the U.S., which would mark the first time this high-performance wagon could be offered in the American market. What needs to happen? Short answer: Americans, buy the M5 Touring so BMW can see a strong demand for high-performance wagons overseas!

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40% — Audi Hired Chemists To Make The RS3 “Smell Better”.

Yes, you’ve heard right. Audi claims the new RS3 smells better. What does that mean?

Audi claims the new RS3 has been designed to improve not only its performance but also the interior experience by addressing its smell. Five chemists have been working on the scents of over 200 parts to ensure the vehicle offers a more natural and appealing interior odor. Audi emphasizes a balance between the familiar new car smell and an enhanced sense of luxury and comfort within the cabin. Well, why not?

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60% — Second Facelift Mercedes GLE will become similar face as current E-Class.

The GLE is getting a 2nd Facelift. Second Facelift? Why? Enough change to attract new consumers + save costs on minimal changes, compared to whole new model.

Bigger and smiling grill, closer to headlights, looking very similar to current E-Class design. Often called “EQ-ish”. We expect the rear lights also to get minimal changes.

80% — Rimac CEO claims he can build a track car faster than F1 and Le Mans.

Croatian electric hypercar manufacturer Rimac Automobili has announced plans to develop a groundbreaking electric track car capable of outpacing a F1 car - and it might not be fully electric. Realistic or nonsense Marketing talk to attract some attention? We’ll see.

100% — AMG is preparing for a “Super SUV” with +1,000 HP.

AMG’s take on super high-performance SUV?

Mercedes-AMG is planning a 1,000 HP Super-SUV with up to 1,600 NM of torque, set to launch in 2026. This all-electric powerhouse, intended as the successor to the GLE 63, will compete directly with the BMW XM and coming Porsche K1 SUV. The model will utilize Mercedes' new AMG.EA platform, combining massive power with cutting-edge electric technology, aiming to dominate the luxury electric SUV market.