N Vision 74 is now a reality!

Yes, this just happened—Hyundai just confirmed they’re actually making the N Vision 74, and it’s safe to assume fans of the concept everywhere are probably losing their minds. This car is unique to say the least; it’s like someone took a time machine back to the ‘70s, grabbed the coolest design they could find, and then brought it into the future with some next-level modern tech.

The look of this thing is all about those retro vibes, but underneath, it’s set to come with a 671-horsepower hydrogen fuel cell or a battery-electric setup. Motor1 reports that an EV option is more likely since car culture really warmed up to hydrogen cars. So, not only does it look slick, but it’s also got that green energy edge either route Hyundai eventually decides to take.

For anyone who’s been keeping tabs on this car since it was just a concept, this news is massive. The N Vision 74 is actually based off of the 1974 Hyundai Pony Coupe. So Hyundai’s basically saying, “Yeah, we can do old-school cool and still be all about the future.” And honestly, it’s refreshing to see a brand not just sticking to the usual electric or gas engines but experimenting with something like hydrogen tech in a performance car. The N Vision 74 for Hyundai most-likely resembles a bridge between the past and the future, showing that you can respect where you’ve been while still pushing forward. It’s a bold move on their part, and one that’s got everyone buzzing to see how it’ll perform once it hits the streets and whether or not it’ll shake things up. of course you can’t help but notice the obvious DeLorean vibes radiating out of this car, I think lowkey everyone is excited about it because it resembles a DeLorean. I know I am! If this is a taste of what’s to come, the future of driving just got a lot more interesting.

BMW M5 owners don’t go to the track apparently…

So, here's the lowdown: According to BMW product manager Daniela Schmid, most M5 owners never really push their M5’s to the limits on a racetrack. Yep, you heard that right. Despite the M5 being a performance-oriented M car, designed to dominate on the track, only a tiny fraction of owners actually take it out for a spin on the circuit—and those who do rarely return for a second lap. The M5 is more like a luxury cruiser for middle-aged dudes, often high-flyers in the business world who want that M badge but prefer to keep things smooth and stylish on the daily commute.

That said, it makes sense when you think about it. The M5 isn’t just any car—it’s a significant investment. We're talking about a vehicle that can easily cost over six figures, so it's understandable that owners might be hesitant to push it to the edge on a racetrack where the risk of damage is real. Repairs on a car like this aren’t cheap, and even though the M5 is built to handle the stress of high-speed driving, one wrong move could lead to a costly mishap.

The M5 is also an incredibly luxurious and comfortable car, so it fits the bill for those who want both performance and practicality. But if you’re going to spend that kind of money on a car engineered for the track, it feels like you’re missing out if you don’t at least take it for a proper spin. To me, it's like buying a racehorse and just use it to trot around casually—it’s not really living up to its full potential.

Schmid adds that in Asia for instance, younger tech-savvy folks with cash to burn are snatching up M5s, drawn to its performance and prestige. It’s a bit ironic that a car built for the track is more likely to be seen cruising through city streets or showing off at weekend get-togethers than tearing up asphalt at 150 mph. But hey, as long as the owners are happy, BMW isn’t sweating it—they’ve made sure the M5 can do both: the daily and the extreme.

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