Chris Bruce

2 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Chris Bruce

AMG has been synonymous with Mercedes-Benz performance models for decades. Unlike the BMW M division or the Audi Sport team, AMG started life as a tuner and was independent for decades before fully joining Mercedes in 1999. Over the years, the company has made some of the most exciting automobiles out of Germany, particularly ones with burly V-8 engines.

3 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Chris Bruce

Lexus just unveiled the IS 500 Ultimate Edition as a special model celebrating its sport sedan. The model's legacy dates back to the 2008 model year with the introduction of the IS F sedan because it was the first version of the Lexus IS sedan to use a naturally aspirated V-8 engine. What makes the IS-F so intriguing is that it's not quite a direct competitor against the Audi RS4, BMW M3, and Mercedes-AMG C63.

3 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Chris Bruce

There are few things more exciting than taking a spirited drive in a Sports Car. You feel at one with both the machine and the road while running through the gears and enjoying the sound of the engine revving. When everything perfectly comes together, it can be a sublime experience. There are certain vehicles that immediately come to mind when the word "sports car" comes up.

3 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Chris Bruce

How to Geek belongs to the same family of sites as TopSpeed. It mainly focuses on tech news, ranging from the latest smartphones to new video games. There are also helpful guides for using popular software, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, in addition to advice about the latest computer gaming hardware. Beyond tech, the site recently launched an automotive-focused series of articles. Let's take a closer look at some of the stories that our partner is covering.

4 weeks ago | topspeed.com | Chris Bruce

Burkard Bovensiepen founded Alpina in 1965 as a company to tune and race BMWs. Over the years, the two companies became very close, including Alpina products being available directly from some BMW dealers. In 2022, BMW bought Alpina, but the deal allowed the tuner to continue building its own cars through the end of 2025. When the companies announced the deal, Alpina CEO Florian Bovensiepen said this wasn't the death of his family's automotive work.