Apple Wallet car keys are expanding to Lincoln, Lucid Motors, and Freelander, according to code discovered by MacRumors. The digital key feature enables iPhone and Apple Watch users to lock, unlock, and start compatible vehicles, with availability already offered by major automakers like Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.
BMW's next-generation 3 Series (codenamed G50) was spotted undisguised at a Munich facility weeks before its scheduled world premiere at the end of September, revealing the M Performance variant M350 xDrive with quad exhausts and M Sport styling. The new sedan will share design similarities with the electric i3 despite using different platforms, featuring a radically redesigned interior without the traditional iDrive rotary knob and switchgear. Production will shift from Munich to Dingolfing, with European sales beginning after the premiere and U.S. availability expected in 2027.
Nike faces strategic challenges as a middle-market player with scale but limited pricing power and margins, unable to compete with specialized competitors like Brooks or match low-end disruptors. The article argues Nike's dominant position is unsustainable without creating switching costs or new revenue streams, a predicament shared by BMW and other mid-market incumbents that eventually get squeezed out by focused competitors or low/high-end disruption.
The Kia Stinger, produced from 2018 to 2023, was discontinued as SUV demand grew, leaving buyers seeking sporty sedans with similar performance and value. The article recommends alternatives including the Genesis G70, Alfa Romeo Giulia, Lexus IS 350, BMW 3 Series, Audi A5, Acura Integra Type S, and Hyundai Elantra N, comparing their specs and pricing to the Stinger's 2023 baseline.