The development of Toyota Motor Corp’s planned new generation luxury EV for Lexus has been shelved, a decisive move affecting the industry that will impact the production version of its chic LF-ZC concept saloon. The company’s about-turn is an indicator of the broader sense of caution setting in at major car makers who are stepping […]
What ‘Best’ Really Means in the World of Cars
Best car ever? I see it popping up on playground, in pubs, online forums, any place where opinions matter or need sharing anyway. Everybody is talking about it, about the ‘best’ performance car, luxury car, economical car, family car. In fact, pretty much everything has to be ‘best’ on these occasions. But before we crown […]
Mopar City’s Final Stand: A Treasure Trove Awaits Rescue
The “Barn Find” Story Never Gets Old Every car enthusiast dreams of unearthing that classic gem stashed away in a junkyard. There have been stories for generations about all kinds of rare and iconic muscle cars just waiting around in old, abandoned barns and fields. Discoveries like these are thrilling not just because they’re often […]
What Truly Makes a Mid-Engined Car the Best?
What is a great mid-engined car is perhaps one of the most widely debated topics among car fans. For some people, it is all about raw velocity, others for pinpoint handling, for design that has withstood the ages, or the sheer feeling when it carries the driver and takes you places. As every person is […]
The Morris Marina: Britain’s Best-Selling Automotive Blunder
Carrying out some research into the Morris Marina, you learn the interesting story behind this popular albeit misunderstood vehicle. Many may refer to other British Leyland products such as the Austin Allegro and the Rover SD1 as bad car designs, although the Morris Marina is arguably far more complicated. Its purpose wasn’t to break technological […]
Volkswagen’s Fight for Survival: An Inside Look at the Crisis
When the German giant Volkswagen starts shaking, the whole automotive world stops for breath. And while VW is no mere small, German manufacturer but a global automotive powerhouse in its own right, things are seriously dire at Wolfsburg HQ. The company leadership themselves are even ringing the existential bell on the company’s future, according to […]
Inside Autostadt: A Tour of Volkswagen’s Incredible Car Museum
Behind the massive Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, sits Autostadt, an automotive complex far more ambitious than an ordinary museum. Over 70 acres, a striking architectural campus incorporates pavilions that showcase all of Volkswagen Group’s brands, displays on sustainable mobility, driving simulators, car deliveries, and, in the stunning Zeithaus, a history of automobiles. Even for […]
Why Topping Off Your Gas Tank Can Damage Your Vehicle
We’ve all been there at the gas station. We fill up the tank, then hear that click as the nozzle shuts itself off, but we’re stuck with an odd number on the display, like $48.91. The urge is to squeeze that trigger just one more time and top off the tank to an even $50. […]
UK’s 2030 Electric Car Plan: A Flexible New Roadmap
Few changes have characterized modern transit more than the electric transition. In order to move towards a greener transit scene in order to lower emission levels and foster more sustainable ecosystems all throughout the world, Governments are slowly but steadily, and so are corporations and consumers as well. Among these countries pushing the change, it […]
Rivian’s CEO on Tackling High Repair Costs and the Road Ahead
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has ushered in a new era of performance, efficiency, and connectivity to drivers everywhere. But for all the advanced technology and environmental benefits EV ownership offers, it’s not without its challenges. Among the issues generating increasing discussion is the repair bill for high-tech vehicles following an accident, with several […]