Sales of high-end cars fall in China as its economy slows, hitting European carmakers

Sales of high-end cars fall in China as its economy slows, hitting European carmakers

HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is falling as customers opt for more affordable Chinese-branded models, often sold at deep discounts, satisfying their taste for luxury electronics and comfort. That’s bad news for European carmakers like Porsche, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz and BMW, which have long dominated the top end of the … Read more

5 of the Greatest 4-Cylinder Engines Ever Made (Ranked by Displacement)

5 of the Greatest 4-Cylinder Engines Ever Made (Ranked by Displacement)

“Here comes the 3.0-liter inline-four Porsche,” you might say to yourself. Sure, it’ll be on this list, but Porsche’s uber-four is a weed-killing engine compared to the full-displacement fours. Spoiler alert: one of the engines here has more displacement than a Dodge Viper, Bugatti Chiron, Bentley Continental GT W12, and Mustang GT combined. Why are … Read more