Bugatti reportedly considering second model line, maybe an SUV

Bugatti is reportedly ready to expand its horizons and introduce a second line of models. Like numerous other automakers, the French marque is apparently leaning toward an SUV rather than a traditional sedan or second supercar. The news comes from a Autocar report published Tuesday, in which newly minted Bugatti CEO Stephan Winkelmann said the…

BMW names new chief for M division

After four years on the job, current BMW M boss Frank van Meel will exit the role. BMW has appointed van Meel, formerly of Audi Quattro GmbH (Audi Sport), to chief of total vehicle development. Replacing van Meel will be Markus Flasch, chief engineer for the new 8-Series. Evo reported on the executive shuffle on …

Jay Leno cops a look at a 1979 VW Beetle police car

The automotive guest on this episode of Jay Leno’s Garage isn’t about speed or performance. It’s just fun. “I’m just laughing looking at it. It just makes me smile,” Jay Leno exclaims about the 1979 Volkswagen Beetle German police car that pulls into his garage. Unless you’re getting pulled over, it’s likely to make you …