SMALL car TALK

11/21/2025

The "X" in the Vision X-Compact's name stands for "Cross."

10/16/2025

Mazda Has Another Sleek-Looking, Sports Car-Like Concept Up Its Sleeve
This one looks more speculative than the production-like Iconic SP, but we won't know for sure until the end of the month.

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10/05/2025

My Wish for the Z3
By Ed Fernandez

I wish this roadster meets me not as a possession,
but as a companion of clarity.

May its quiet engine carry my questions gently,
never rushing the answer.

May its open top invite sky into my story,
and its low stance hold memory without weight.

I wish each mile feels like a page turned slowly—
a liturgy of motion, a threshold of grace.

07/27/2025

Thirty years on, the BMW Z3 still feels like a rebellious love letter to driving pleasure. Built in South Carolina but styled with European flair, it was BMW’s first roadster produced outside Germany—and it dared to be different in all the right ways. From its cinematic debut in GoldenEye to the cult-favorite “clown shoe” Z3 Coupe, this car didn’t just chase trends—it created them.

What makes the Z3 so compelling isn’t just its performance evolution—from modest four-cylinders to the snarling S54-powered M variants—but its unapologetic celebration of form over utility. Joji Nagashima’s design channeled the spirit of the 507, yet landed squarely in the 1990s with a bold, bulbous charm that aged far better than anyone expected.

In a world increasingly dominated by crossovers and tech-laden cabins, the Z3 reminds us of a time when driving was visceral, analog, and just plain fun. It’s not just a car—it’s a time capsule with a pulse.*

12/02/2024

James Bond’s Z3 Got Away!

Bid for the chance to own a 82-Mile 1996 BMW Z3 1.9 5-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #135,804.

10/14/2024

“Although the vision for hydrogen infrastructure is promising, one of the biggest hurdles will be ensuring that the network grows at a pace that aligns with consumer demand. Electric vehicles currently hold a competitive edge due to their charging convenience and widespread availability of public charging stations. However, as hydrogen technology develops, the landscape could shift in its favor.”

BMW and Toyota have solidified a groundbreaking partnership to develop a revolutionary engine, surpassing even the advanced technology behind electricity and

08/21/2024

Japan has brought the world some of the best cars on earth. Here are some of the greatest.

08/16/2024

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07/28/2024

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06/20/2024

The updated X3 gets new model names, updated hybrid powertrains, and loses rear-wheel drive. An electric version is a near certainty, too.