Bruce Brown – The Manual https://www.themanual.com The Essential Guide for Men Wed, 15 May 2024 16:36:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themanual.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/cropped-theManual_secondary_logo-512.png?fit=32%2C32&p=1 Bruce Brown – The Manual https://www.themanual.com 32 32 190124441 100 years later, the Bugatti Type 35 gets an electric, limited edition refresh https://www.themanual.com/auto/bugatti-baby-ii-type-35-bev/ Wed, 15 May 2024 16:36:37 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1324022 The Bugatti Baby II Type 35 Centenary Edition represents the original six racecars prepared for the 1924 Grand Prix de Lyon.

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]]> 1324022 Audi and Porsche’s new PPE electric drive system is smaller and more efficient https://www.themanual.com/auto/audi-and-porsche-develop-more-efficient-ev-platform/ Tue, 14 May 2024 15:48:53 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1323642 Audi recently introduced the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), an electrical architecture for future EVs.

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]]> 1323642 VW reveals 2025 ID. Buzz trim levels and features, no launch date or prices yet https://www.themanual.com/auto/2025-vw-id-buzz-us-offers/ Tue, 14 May 2024 15:15:32 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1323629 VW revealed three introductory U.S. trim levels for the long-awaited 2025 ID. Buzz, the all-electric descendent of the original VW Microbus.

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]]> 1323629 The Jeep Recon EV: What we know so far https://www.themanual.com/auto/jeep-recon-ev/ Sun, 12 May 2024 13:00:22 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1320621 The all-electric Jeep Recon will be trail-rated, ready for off-road fun, but not a replacement for the Wrangler EV,

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]]> 1320621 The Volkswagen GTI EV: What we know so far https://www.themanual.com/auto/volkswagen-gti-ev/ Sat, 11 May 2024 20:00:17 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321328 There's no firm launch date for the electrified hot hatch, but VW has confirmed the GTI EV is coming.

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]]> 1321328 Defender revamps luxury in 2025 lineup with signature 110 Sedona Edition https://www.themanual.com/auto/defender-emphasizes-luxury-with-defender-110-sedona-edition/ Thu, 09 May 2024 17:21:59 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1322749 Jaguar Land Rover's Defender brand bumpied up the luxury and personalization of its hardy adventure vehicle.

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]]> 1322749 2025 BMW M4 CS: intentionally intense and emotional https://www.themanual.com/auto/2025-bmw-m4-cs/ Thu, 09 May 2024 15:58:13 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1322698 BMW designed the 2025 BMW M4 CS to give drivers "a more intense, emotional driving experience." Here's how they did it.

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]]> 1322698 Ford’s hybrid vehicle strategy pays off with new all-time sales record https://www.themanual.com/auto/ford-sets-hybrid-sales-record/ Thu, 09 May 2024 15:03:12 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1322694 Ford reported good news for hybrid sales in its latest monthly report.

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]]> 1322694 Ryvid’s Outset electric motorcycle launches with an unexpected low price https://www.themanual.com/auto/ryvid-outset-electric-motorcycle/ Wed, 08 May 2024 14:25:56 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1322591 Ryvid's Outset and re-priced Anthem could be harbingers of even better-than-price parity with gas-powered motorcycles.

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]]> 1322591 It’s Mercedes season and the AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet just dropped https://www.themanual.com/auto/2025-mercedes-amg-cle-53-cabriolet/ Wed, 08 May 2024 14:22:17 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1322636 The AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet shifts the needle toward luxury but is no slouch when the going gets frisky.

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]]> 1322636 The electric Jeep Wrangler: Everything we know so far https://www.themanual.com/auto/electric-jeep-wrangler/ Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1320019 Jeep parent company Stellantis has made it clear that an all-electric Jeep Wrangler is coming, possibly sooner than many expect. Here's what we know so far.

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]]> 1320019 Hennessey goes truckin’ with VelociRaptoR 1000 ‘Super Truck’ https://www.themanual.com/auto/hennessey-velociraptor-1000/ Tue, 07 May 2024 19:02:18 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1322513 Hennessey went all out to upgrade Ford's F-150 Raptor R to the 1043-bhp VelociRaptoR 1000..

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]]> 1322513 Electric Bronco: What we know about Ford’s iconic SUV https://www.themanual.com/auto/electric-ford-bronco/ Sat, 04 May 2024 19:00:51 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1318820 Ford has dropped enough breadcrumbs about an electric Bronco that we can piece together a profile of the upcoming electric version of Ford's iconic SUV.

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]]> 1318820 CEO says Jeep Gladiator 4xe PHEV arrives in 2025 https://www.themanual.com/auto/jeep-gladiator-4xe-phev-coming-in-2025/ Fri, 03 May 2024 22:32:15 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1322026 An electrified Jeep Gladiator is coming, and it may be here sooner than many expect.

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]]> 1322026 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1: Ready to go further with improved range https://www.themanual.com/auto/gmc-sierra-ev-denali-edition-1/ Fri, 03 May 2024 20:13:40 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321957 The first 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 pickup trucks will go further, tow more, and carry heavier weight than expected.

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]]> 1321957 These 4 new watches put a modern twist on Jeep, Marathon’s WWII history https://www.themanual.com/auto/jeep-and-marathon-watch-collection/ Fri, 03 May 2024 16:16:39 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321899 Jeep and Marathon Watch collection commemorates their shared history of supplying the Allied Forces with military specification equipment back to 1941.

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]]> 1321899 How prospective buyers can preview the high-performance 2025 Defender OCTA https://www.themanual.com/auto/2025-defender-octa-previews/ Fri, 03 May 2024 13:27:54 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321754 Defender is inviting clients who want to secure a reservation for the most powerful Defender ever to register for one of seven preview events.

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]]> 1321754 Jeep Gladiator NightHawk: A limited edition with the right stuff at the right price https://www.themanual.com/auto/jeep-gladiator-nighthawk-package/ Thu, 02 May 2024 21:49:10 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321714 Jeep recently launched the Gladiator NightHawk, a limited edition with appearance, convenience, and handling features at a price that's hard to beat.

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]]> 1321714 Bentley opens the order book with 20-car limited Bentayga Apex Edition https://www.themanual.com/auto/bentley-apex-edtion/ Thu, 02 May 2024 21:07:01 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321717 The Bentayga Apex Edition by Mulliner builds on the Bentayga S, the performance flagship of Bentley's luxurious SUV line

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]]> 1321717 Hennessey boosts the 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V to 850 horsepower https://www.themanual.com/auto/2024-hennessey-cadillac-escalade-v/ Thu, 02 May 2024 14:00:05 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321507 The Hennessey H850 conversion adds 25% more horsepower and 31% greater torque to the Escalade-V's supercharged engine.

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]]> 1321507 Formula 1 has a new subscription-free ad-supported streaming channel https://www.themanual.com/auto/new-formula-one-streaming-channel/ Thu, 02 May 2024 13:00:55 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1320435 Formula 1 announced a new, ad-supported, subscription-free streaming channel for U.S. racing fans.

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]]> 1320435 Lamborghini’s first plug-in hybrid Super SUV: The Urus is more powerful than ever https://www.themanual.com/auto/lamborghini-urus-se/ Wed, 01 May 2024 21:08:36 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321447 The Lamborghini Urus SE breaks new ground for the luxury supercar brand because it's the first plug-in hybrid Super SUV.      

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]]> 1321447 Tesla unleashes the Model 3 Performance: More than the sum of its parts https://www.themanual.com/auto/tesla-model-3-performance-updates/ Wed, 01 May 2024 14:00:46 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1320545 The refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance is an amazing deal for a car with sub-3-second 0-60 mph acceleration and nearly 300 miles of range.

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]]> 1320545 Aston Martin doubles down on ICE with new V12 engine: All will be vanquished https://www.themanual.com/auto/aston-martin-new-v12-engine/ Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:10 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1321002 Aston Martin unveiled a new V12 engine that will power upcoming flagship and limited edition models beginning later in 2024.

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]]> 1321002 2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance: AMG’s fastest accelerating car yet https://www.themanual.com/auto/2025-mercedes-amg-gt-63-s-e-performance/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:00:34 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1319719 During the Shanghai Grand Prix, Mercedes-AMG unveiled the F1-inspired 2025 AMG GT 63 S E Performance, the fastest accelerating AMG production model ever.

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]]> 1319719 How you can get a Porsche 911 modified to feel like a retro Porsche 935 https://www.themanual.com/auto/rezvani-rr1-modified-porsche-911/ Sun, 28 Apr 2024 20:00:01 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1319642 Rezvani Retro will convert a modern Porsche 911 to look and perform like a Porsche 935 race car for you.

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]]> 1319642 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet: Drop-top dream car reaches U.S. shores https://www.themanual.com/auto/2024-mercedes-benz-cle-cabriolet/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:00:11 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1319216 The 2024 Mercedes CLE Cabriolet fits the drop-top dream car profile nicely.

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]]> 1319216 Juiced Bikes JetCurrent Pro: Fast e-bike brand takes performance to new level https://www.themanual.com/outdoors/juiced-bikes-jetcurrent-pro-e-bike/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:58 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1317769 Juiced Bikes recently introduced the JetCurrent Pro, a folding e-bike that pushes the category's traditional standards to near moped level.

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]]> 1317769 How much do Formula 1 pit crew and mechanics make? https://www.themanual.com/auto/f1-pit-crew-salary/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:00:16 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1313746 Pit crews get plenty of attention for their synchronized efficiency, which raises the question of how much Formula 1 pit crew and mechanics get paid.

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]]> 1313746 Mercedes-Benz updates 2025 EQS Sedan with more range and comfort https://www.themanual.com/auto/2025-mercedes-benz-eqs/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:00:33 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1317649 Mercedes-Benz's carries on as a automotive standard-setter with the 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan.

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