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I tested a 2026 Lincoln Aviator during a harsh New York winter

2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (596+ words) Particularly harsh winter weather has hit many parts of the United States during the first few months of 2026. While the risk of frostbite, a few feet of snow, and cold that makes your central heating system borderline inert is generally…...

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themanual.com > auto > we-take-a-closer-look-at-the-upcoming-bmw-neue-klasse-i3

We take a closer look at the upcoming BMW Neue Klasse iX3

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (590+ words) The upcoming BMW iX3 is set to be an absolute game changer for BMW. The first modern "Neue Klasse" to hit production, a top-level car normal people can afford, and it's packed with tech too. BMW's next-gen EV is set to…...

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themanual.com > auto > daters-are-ditching-apps-this-valentines-day

Mazda discovers daters are ditching apps for cars this Valentine’s Day

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (251+ words) ABBA, Ikea, a bunch of Winter Olympics gold medalists, and the bloke who played Ivan Drago in Rocky IV. These are all things Sweden has contributed to the world, alongside one of the best luxury SUVs you can get for less…...

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themanual.com > auto > bmws-x5-is-an-suv-you-could-see-out-the-apocalypse-in

BMW’s X5 is an SUV You Could See Out the Apocalypse In

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (831+ words) When you're asked to name the "best BMW" your mind might default to the M5, or you may opt for something special like the M3 CS, but in reality it's the X5. The German firm's mid-sized SUV has worked away for over a…...

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themanual.com > outdoors > honda-base-station-electric-travel-trailer-prototype

Honda Base Station hints at the future of compact electrified travel trailers

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (238+ words) While Honda is a household name for many reasons, building futuristic electric travel trailers isn't one of them. Now, the iconic automaker is looking to change that with the debut of its all-new Base Station concept. Honda has also confirmed…...

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themanual.com > auto > hyundai-staria-electric-campervan-concept

Hyundai’s sleek new Staria electric campervan is a beauty, but there’s a catch

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (196+ words) Electric RVs are almost certainly the way of the future, and campervans are no exception. Hyundai just unveiled a fully-loaded, off-grid-ready version of its understated Staria van, and it's a thing of beauty for vanlifers. But there's a catch. The…...

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themanual.com > travel > zapata-air-scooter

Fly Las Vegas in Zapata’s AirScooter, a Hollywood-buzzed one-person thrill

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (462+ words) After developing the Flyboard Air and JetRacer, we wanted to build an aircraft that delivers the same level of innovation but is accessible to a broader audience. It represents the next stage of Zapata's evolution, shifting from high-performance prototypes to…...

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themanual.com > travel > inside-bmw-designworks-la-tour

Inside my eye-opening tour of BMW’s Designworks LA studio

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (835+ words) On Olympic Blvd in Santa Monica, California, a single-level white building sat back from the street. Simple and organized in appearance, with a matte white finish and black windowpanes, a subtle sign hinted at its purpose: DESIGNWORKS: A BMW Group…...

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themanual.com > outdoors > evotrex-electric-hybrid-camper-rv

All-new Evotrex Camper might be the world’s first “power-generating” RV

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (369+ words) The Achilles heel for most off-grid RVers is the power capacity of their rig. It's feasible to pack several weeks' worth of food and water, no matter where you're headed. But a power setup that's reliable in any weather just…...

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themanual.com > auto > heres-how-ford-is-getting-infotainment-correct

How Ford nailed infotainment without reinventing the wheel

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (728+ words) Infotainment is a major part of the modern vehicle. Most cars, trucks, and SUVs you find on the road these days drive very well, get decent fuel economy, and have a wide range of driver aids. So a decent infotainment…...