Brian Silvestro

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Deputy Editor at Motor1.com

deputy editor @motor1com

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Articles

The BMW M3 Just Got More Expensive for 2026

4 days ago | motor1.com | Brian Silvestro

One of BMW's most iconic cars is about to get pricier. A leaked pricing guide for the 2026 BMW M3 shows a $1,700 increase across the board. That means the cheapest M3 is now $79,575, including the $1,175 destination charge. As BMW Blog points out, the M3 is vastly more expensive than when it first debuted in 2020. Back then, the car started at $70,895 including destination. On average, the price has climbed $1,736 per year.
The GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Is Off-Roading on Easy Mode: Review

4 days ago | motor1.com | Brian Silvestro

Quick Specs2025 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV EditionEngineTurbocharged 2.7-Liter Inline FourOutput310 Horsepower / 430 Pound-FeetGround Clearance12.2 inchesBase Price / As Tested$67,030 / $70,350GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Overview: No Compromise Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1For most adventurers, the AT4X is the ideal GMC Canyon. It comes standard with some serious equipment, including front and rear differential locks, rock sliders, and all-terrain tires.
Cachée pendant des décennies, une supercar japonaise refait surface

4 days ago | fr.motor1.com | Brian Silvestro

Photo: YouTube Si vous avez déjà joué à Gran Turismo, vous connaissez TommyKaira. Cette marque japonaise de tuning a débuté avec la ZZ, une petite voiture de sport à moteur central, dépouillée et vendue uniquement au Japon en très petite quantité. Le constructeur artisanal prévoyait une deuxième voiture pour succéder à la ZZ, nommée à juste titre la ZZII. Bien que la voiture soit apparue dans les jeux vidéo au tournant du siècle, elle n'est jamais réellement entrée en production.
Hidden for Decades, Japan's Long-Lost Supercar Reappears

5 days ago | motor1.com | Brian Silvestro

Photo by: YouTube If you've ever played Gran Turismo, you know about TommyKaira. The Japanese tuner brand got its start with the ZZ, a tiny, bare-bones mid-engine sports car sold only in Japan in very limited numbers. The boutique carmaker planned a second car to follow the ZZ, aptly named the ZZII. While the car appeared in video games during the turn of the century, it never actually went into production. Just one exists, and it's finally come out of hiding.
GMC Canyon AT4X AEV Edition: What Do You Want to Know?

1 week ago | motor1.com | Brian Silvestro

SIGN UP FOR FREE Chime in with article commenting. Photo by: Brian Silvestro / Motor1 If you’re looking for off-road supremacy, GMC and American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) have the truck for you. It’s called the Canyon AT4X AEV Edition. Tough, brutish, and capable, it’s one of the most hardcore factory off-roaders you can buy right now. We’ve got it for a week, with plans to take it on- and off-road. The AEV Edition is the top-dog AT4X trim.
Kia's Affordable EV4 Is Getting A Tesla Model 3 Performance-Fighter

1 week ago | insideevs.com | Brian Silvestro

Kia will offer all-wheel drive and performance-focused GT versions of its new EV4, a spokesperson confirmed in Seoul on Thursday during the global launch of the car. Expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2026, the electric sedan should receive these new variants later in the year. “Production for North America and Australia will begin later this year, in the last quarter,” a spokesperson told reporters during a briefing about the Kia EV4.
Ferrari Sempat Kesulitan Saat Berpisah dari Pininfarina

1 week ago | id.motor1.com | Brian Silvestro

Pada tahun 2013, Ferrari membuat keputusan untuk berpisah dengan perusahaan desain eksternal Pininfarina. Langkah ini cukup mengejutkan, mengingat kolaborasi selama puluhan tahun dan produk legendaris dari kedua merek tersebut. Pada tahun-tahun berikutnya, Ferrari telah mengembangkan pusat desainnya sendiri, Centro Stile, menjadi pusat bagi merek ini.
Dengarkan Mesin V-8 10 Liter Ini Berputar di Atas Dyno

1 week ago | id.motor1.com | Brian Silvestro

Mesin V-8 yang besar dan berkapasitas besar biasanya diperuntukkan untuk balap drag. Di tempat lain, mereka berlebihan. Seorang drifter profesional berpikir bahwa blok besar yang tepat adalah jalan ke depan untuk olahraga ini, jadi dia menggunakan mesin V-8 10,3 liter yang sangat besar untuk membangun BMW M2 drift-nya. Dan kedengarannya luar biasa.
2026 BMW M2 CS Revealed: More Power, Less Weight, and Rear-Drive Only

1 week ago | motor1.com | Brian Silvestro

After showing, but not revealing any specifics on the 2026 M2 CS last week, BMW finally released all the juicy details on its hottest baby M Car to date. The story? More power, less weight, two driven wheels, and an MSRP of nearly $100,000. The typical formula for CS cars involves turning up the turbo boost, stripping weight, and stiffening the chassis. For the M2 CS, BMW bumped the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six's output to 523 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque.
Yes, You Should Use Fuel Detergent. Your Engine Will Thank you

1 week ago | motor1.com | Brian Silvestro

If you're the type of person who cares about the health of your car's engine, you likely use high-quality, brand-name gasoline. The detergents in that gasoline are responsible for keeping injectors clean and removing harmful deposits. But they might not be doing enough, according to one expert.