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One of a Kind BMW M5 with Volkswagen W10 Engine Heads to Auction

A unique BMW M5 E39 fitted with Volkswagen’s experimental W10 engine is heading to auction, where it is expected to fetch between 250,000 and 350,000 euros. Ferdinand Piëch, grandson of Porsche’s founder and a force behind modern supercars, ordered the secret project and drove the car during development. The prototype helped lay the groundwork for the Bugatti Veyron’s powertrain.

Toyota GR86 returns to Spanish circuits after abrupt European exit

The Toyota GR86 vanished from European showrooms as demand remained strong. In 2024, its Circuit Pack version returned to Spanish circuits as the star of the Toyota GR Cup Spain, renewing attention on the regulations behind its early departure and Toyota’s future sports lineup.

Twelve Days Trapped on the Road in China’s Record Traffic Jam

In 2010, a stretch of Chinese highway turned into a 100-kilometer parking lot for nearly 12 days. Thousands of drivers were stranded, facing shortages and soaring prices for basic goods as the world’s longest traffic jam exposed the limits of overloaded infrastructure.

Seventy one car brands now crowd Spanish roads in 2026

Spain’s car market in 2026 looks nothing like it did just a few years ago. With 71 brands on sale and a wave of Chinese newcomers, drivers are left guessing at strange logos and names. Here’s how the field has changed.

Google's Search Empire Marks Another Anniversary

Google marks its 28th public anniversary in 2026, almost three decades after its incorporation in 1998. More than nine in ten web searches now pass through the platform, which began with borrowed equipment and a Lego-built server.

Bats Trace Their Deepest Roots to Europe

A major study places the first bats in Europe about 65 million years ago. It also suggests that powered flight and echolocation appeared almost at the start of their history.