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The 2026 Mid-Size Performance Sedan Question: BMW M340i, Audi S4 and the Cadillac CT5-V That Quietly Beats Both on the Road

12 May 2026 4 min read cars

The mid-size performance sedan was supposed to be dead. The 2026 BMW M340i, Audi S4 and Cadillac CT5-V compared on driving, resale and the 5-year cost of ownership.

Solid-State Batteries Hit the Road in 2026: The First Production EVs

08 May 2026 4 min read cars

Solid-state batteries finally arrive in production cars in 2026. The first three to buy, what the technology changes and the three sceptical notes that matter.

Dual-Clutch Versus Torque Converter for the Daily Driver

26 Apr 2026 5 min read cars

Dual-clutch transmissions excel at performance but daily-driving math often favors torque converters. Here's the trade-off, in detail.