/* ============================================================
   CAR GEAR REVIEWS — Design System
   style.css v1.1 — BMW M Sport aesthetic
   Dark editorial. Mobile-first. No frameworks.
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   1. CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens)
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Colors */
  --bg: #0d0d0f;          /* Slightly cooler black — BMW M dark */
  --surface: #16161a;
  --surface2: #202028;
  --border: #2a2a35;
  --accent: #1c69d4;      /* BMW M Blue */
  --accent-warm: #e63313; /* BMW M Red */
  --m-violet: #8b2fc9;    /* BMW M Violet — tricolor middle */
  --text-1: #f0f0f2;
  --text-2: #9898a8;
  --text-3: #4a4a5a;
  --success: #22c55e;
  --warning: #f59e0b;
  --danger: #ef4444;

  /* BMW M tricolor gradient (Blue → Violet → Red) */
  --m-stripe: linear-gradient(90deg, #1c69d4 0%, #8b2fc9 50%, #e63313 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --space-1: 4px;
  --space-2: 8px;
  --space-3: 12px;
  --space-4: 16px;
  --space-5: 20px;
  --space-6: 24px;
  --space-8: 32px;
  --space-10: 40px;
  --space-12: 48px;
  --space-16: 64px;
  --space-20: 80px;
  --space-24: 96px;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width: 1200px;
  --content-width: 760px;
  --nav-height: 56px;
  --border-radius: 6px;
  --border-radius-lg: 12px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: 150ms ease;
  --transition-md: 250ms ease;
}

/* ============================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */

*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text-1);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

img, video {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

p {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

ul, ol {
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
}

li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-1);
}

code {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875em;
  background: var(--surface2);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

hr {
  border: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin: var(--space-10) 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   3. TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--text-1);
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 8vw, 4.5rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-12);
}

h2:first-child {
  margin-top: 0;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.mono {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.text-accent {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.text-2 {
  color: var(--text-2);
}

.text-sm {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.text-xs {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.text-lg {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   4. LAYOUT
   ============================================================ */

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-5);
}

.container--narrow {
  max-width: var(--content-width);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.section--sm {
  padding: var(--space-10) 0;
}

.section--lg {
  padding: var(--space-24) 0;
}

.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-8);
  }

  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   5. NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */

.nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  background-color: var(--bg);
  border-bottom: 0.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 var(--space-5);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--text-1);
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-logo:hover {
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.logo-mark {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-1);
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .logo-text {
    display: block;
  }
}

.nav-links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  flex: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--text-1);
  background: var(--surface2);
}

.nav-cta {
  background-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-warm);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: var(--space-2);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  margin-left: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-hamburger {
    display: none;
  }
}

.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-md), opacity var(--transition-md);
}

.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile drawer */
.nav-mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nav-height);
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 280px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
  z-index: 99;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--space-6);
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-md);
}

.nav-mobile.open {
  display: flex;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.nav-mobile .nav-link {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}

.nav-mobile .nav-cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
}

.nav-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  z-index: 98;
}

.nav-overlay.open {
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   6. HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-16);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Grid-paper texture */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      0deg,
      transparent,
      transparent 39px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 39px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 40px
    ),
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent,
      transparent 39px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 39px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 40px
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.live-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--accent);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(28, 105, 212, 0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(28, 105, 212, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(28, 105, 212, 0); }
}

.hero__tag {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-2);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero__h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 9vw, 4.5rem);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  max-width: 18ch;
}

.hero__sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0 var(--space-20);
  }

  .hero__sub {
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
  }
}

/* Hero CTAs */
.hero__ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

/* Hero stats */
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  min-width: 140px;
}

.stat-card__number {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.stat-card__label {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   7. BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-warm);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-1);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-2);
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.btn--sm {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
}

.btn--lg {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
}

.btn--full {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Affiliate button */
.affiliate-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.affiliate-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-warm);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.buy-link {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.buy-link:hover {
  background: var(--accent-warm);
}

/* ============================================================
   8. CARDS
   ============================================================ */

.card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-md), transform var(--transition-md);
}

.card:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.card__image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--surface2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.card__body {
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.card__category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.card__footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.card__link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.card__link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

/* Guide card score badge */
.card__score-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

/* Product card */
.product-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-md);
}

.product-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-3);
}

.product-card__emoji {
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.product-card__name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-1);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.product-card__verdict {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.product-card__price {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.product-card__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   9. CGR SCORE RING
   ============================================================ */

.score-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.score-ring__svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.score-ring__track {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--surface2);
  stroke-width: 6;
}

.score-ring__fill {
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 6;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 800ms ease;
}

.score-ring__fill--green  { stroke: var(--success); }
.score-ring__fill--amber  { stroke: var(--warning); }
.score-ring__fill--red    { stroke: var(--danger); }

.score-ring__number {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-1);
  line-height: 1;
}

.score-ring--lg {
  width: 112px;
  height: 112px;
}

.score-ring--lg .score-ring__number {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

/* Score pill (table/inline) */
.score-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.score-pill.green {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  color: var(--success);
}

.score-pill.amber {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: var(--warning);
}

.score-pill.red {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  color: var(--danger);
}

/* ============================================================
   10. VERDICT BOX
   ============================================================ */

.verdict-box {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .verdict-box {
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: start;
  }
}

.verdict-box__score {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.verdict-box__score-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}

.verdict-box__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.verdict-box__product-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.verdict-box__quote {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.verdict-box__checks {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.verdict-box__check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.verdict-box__check--yes { color: var(--success); }
.verdict-box__check--no  { color: var(--danger); }

.verdict-box__check-icon {
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.verdict-box__check-text {
  color: var(--text-2);
}

.verdict-box__cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-width: 160px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .verdict-box__cta {
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}

.verdict-box__price {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.verdict-box__price small {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.tested-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  background: var(--surface2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   11. COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */

.table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  min-width: 560px;
}

.compare-table thead {
  background: var(--surface2);
}

.compare-table th {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.compare-table td {
  padding: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  vertical-align: middle;
  color: var(--text-2);
}

.compare-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.compare-table tbody tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.compare-table tr.winner {
  background: rgba(28, 105, 212, 0.05);
}

.compare-table tr.winner td:first-child {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.pick-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-left: var(--space-2);
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================================
   12. FAQ SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.faq {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
}

.faq h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.faq-item {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--space-6) 0;
}

.faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.faq-item h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-1);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  margin-top: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.faq-item p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   13. TAKES / ARTICLE CARDS
   ============================================================ */

.take-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-md), transform var(--transition-md);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.take-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: inherit;
}

.take-card__category {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.take-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.take-card__excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.take-card__meta {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   14. QUIZ CTA BANNER
   ============================================================ */

.quiz-banner {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.quiz-banner__eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.quiz-banner__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text-1);
  max-width: 28ch;
}

.quiz-banner__sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  max-width: 44ch;
}

/* ============================================================
   15. ABOUT CGR STRIP
   ============================================================ */

.about-strip {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
}

.about-strip__text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  max-width: 60ch;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.cars-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.car-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: var(--surface2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
}

.car-badge::before {
  content: '🚗';
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   16. BREADCRUMB
   ============================================================ */

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--text-2);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.breadcrumb__sep {
  color: var(--text-3);
}

/* ============================================================
   17. POST META
   ============================================================ */

.post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.post-meta__item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.freshness-date {
  color: var(--text-2);
}

.post-reading-time {
  color: var(--text-2);
}

/* ============================================================
   18. SECTION HEADERS
   ============================================================ */

.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.section-header__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.section-header__link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.section-header__link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-warm);
}

/* ============================================================
   19. BADGES & LABELS
   ============================================================ */

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge--accent {
  background: rgba(28, 105, 212, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 105, 212, 0.3);
}

.badge--success {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  color: var(--success);
}

.badge--warning {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: var(--warning);
}

.deal-badge {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: var(--warning);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}

/* ============================================================
   20. TOP PICK BOX
   ============================================================ */

.top-pick-box {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.top-pick-box__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.top-pick-box__label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(28, 105, 212, 0.4);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.top-pick-box__name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.top-pick-box__verdict {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   21. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
   ============================================================ */

.affiliate-disclosure {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  margin: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.affiliate-disclosure a {
  color: var(--text-2);
}

.affiliate-disclosure a:hover {
  color: var(--text-1);
}

/* ============================================================
   22. FEATURED SECTION DIVIDER
   ============================================================ */

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.section-label::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border);
}

/* ============================================================
   23. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */

.footer {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: var(--space-12) 0 var(--space-8);
  margin-top: var(--space-20);
}

.footer__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-10);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
  }
}

.footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.footer__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer__tagline {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 30ch;
}

.footer__disclosure {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 38ch;
}

.footer__disclosure a {
  color: var(--text-2);
}

.footer__col-title {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.footer__links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.footer__links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.footer__bottom {
  margin-top: var(--space-10);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.footer__copy {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
}

.footer__built {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer__built a {
  color: var(--text-2);
}

/* ============================================================
   24. QUIZ STYLES
   ============================================================ */

.quiz-container {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.quiz-progress {
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--surface2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-progress__bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 300ms ease;
}

.quiz-step {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.quiz-step.active {
  display: flex;
}

.quiz-step__number {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-3);
}

.quiz-step__question {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.quiz-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.quiz-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-1);
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.quiz-option:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-3);
  background: var(--surface2);
}

.quiz-option.selected {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(28, 105, 212, 0.08);
}

.quiz-result {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.quiz-result.active {
  display: flex;
}

.quiz-result__kit-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.quiz-result__products {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

/* ============================================================
   25. GEAR PAGE (THE GARAGE)
   ============================================================ */

.gear-category {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.gear-category__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--text-1);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ============================================================
   26. UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================================ */

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.mt-0  { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-4  { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.mt-6  { margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.mt-8  { margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.mt-12 { margin-top: var(--space-12); }
.mb-0  { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-4  { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.mb-6  { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.mb-8  { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }

.flex          { display: flex; }
.flex-wrap     { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.items-center  { align-items: center; }
.gap-4         { gap: var(--space-4); }
.gap-6         { gap: var(--space-6); }

.text-center   { text-align: center; }

/* ============================================================
   27. CONTENT ARTICLE STYLES
   ============================================================ */

.article-body {
  max-width: var(--content-width);
}

.article-body h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.article-body p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.article-body ul li,
.article-body ol li {
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.article-body strong {
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.pros-cons {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .pros-cons {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.pros-cons__col {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: var(--space-5);
}

.pros-cons__col--pros {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--success);
}

.pros-cons__col--cons {
  border-top: 3px solid var(--danger);
}

.pros-cons__title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.pros-cons__col--pros .pros-cons__title { color: var(--success); }
.pros-cons__col--cons .pros-cons__title { color: var(--danger); }

.pros-cons__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.pros-cons__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.pros-cons__col--pros .pros-cons__list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--success);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pros-cons__col--cons .pros-cons__list li::before {
  content: '✗';
  color: var(--danger);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   28. BMW M SPORT TRICOLOR SYSTEM
   ============================================================ */

/* M tricolor horizontal rule — use as <div class="m-stripe"> */
.m-stripe {
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--m-stripe);
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* M stripe as top border on a card */
.m-stripe--top {
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: var(--m-stripe) 1;
}

/* Logo mark — M Blue base with subtle gradient on hover */
.logo-mark {
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.logo-mark:hover,
.nav-logo:hover .logo-mark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1c69d4 0%, #8b2fc9 100%);
}

/* Nav — M stripe accent on bottom when active */
.nav-link.active {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: var(--space-3);
  right: var(--space-3);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--m-stripe);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Hero — M stripe below the stat cards */
.hero__stats-rule {
  display: none; /* rendered via ::after on hero__stats */
}

.hero__stats::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--m-stripe);
  width: 80px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  border-radius: 1px;
}

/* Quiz banner — M gradient top border */
.quiz-banner {
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: var(--m-stripe) 1;
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Verdict box — M stripe as top accent */
.verdict-box {
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: var(--m-stripe) 1;
}

/* Score ring — M accent on label */
.verdict-box__score-label {
  background: var(--m-stripe);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Top pick box — M gradient border */
.top-pick-box {
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
  border-image: var(--m-stripe) 1;
  border-left-color: transparent;
  border-right-color: var(--border);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
}

/* Section label — M stripe underline */
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--m-stripe);
  border-radius: 1px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: var(--space-2);
}

.section-label::after {
  display: none;
}

/* Affiliate btn hover — M gradient */
.affiliate-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1c69d4, #8b2fc9, #e63313);
  background-size: 200%;
  animation: m-shift 1.5s ease infinite alternate;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@keyframes m-shift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* Primary button — M Blue, hover shifts to gradient */
.btn--primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1c69d4 0%, #8b2fc9 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

/* CGR Score ring glow — blue tint on high scores */
.score-ring__fill--green {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3));
}

/* ============================================================
   29. PRINT
   ============================================================ */

@media print {
  .nav, .footer, .quiz-banner, .affiliate-btn { display: none; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
}