The Indian auto landscape is rapidly changing: EVs, hybrids and connected tech have ceased being concepts of the future and have evolved into demands. Automakers are reimagining India roadmaps, and at the heart of it is Kia. With a concrete 2026 plan, it will be rolling out a line-up of EVs, Hybrids and newer generation […]
Marcello Gandini’s Enduring Legacy: 12 Designs That Shaped Automotive History
Automotive design wouldn’t be complete without mention of Marcello Gandini’s contribution. His vehicles did not just represent automobiles, they defined what automobiles were capable of. For decades he pushed boundaries of proportion, surface language and engineering ingenuity to leave a portfolio of designs that remain radical even by today’s standards. The true power of Gandini […]
The New $50,000 Car Price: What The Average Really Means
It’s a number that seems to stop you in your tracks: over $50,000 for a new car. It feels less like a price tag and more like a barrier to entry, a signal that something fundamental has shifted in the automotive world. And it’s not just a feeling; it’s a reality reflected in cold, hard […]
BMW’s New X5: A Masterclass in Powertrain Choice from Spartanburg
Deep in the heart of South Carolina’s manufacturing belt, alongside its burgeoning American ingenuity, BMW just unveiled what will be the next great success story in the X range, the fifth-generation X5. But that reveal was more than just a new vehicle. Under the banner of ‘Home of X’, the colossal plant in Spartanburg became […]
Polestar’s U.S. Exit Creates Final Opportunity for Buyers
It’s an exciting and dynamic time in the electric vehicle segment as automotive brands continue to unveil updated technologies, refreshed designs and novel ways to drive. In that context, word that Polestar would be ceasing the sale of new vehicles in the U.S. Caught many by surprise. While Polestar has become known as an EV […]
Olinia: Mexico’s Bold Leap into Electric Vehicle Production
This all-electric Mexican Olinia car looks poised to give electric mobility a boost-at a very low price. The Olinia is a 6-seater all-electric car, designed and produced entirely in Mexico, and priced so low that it could make owning an electric car attainable for many Mexicans. Set to begin production in 2027, the Olinia is […]
The World in a Point Cloud: LiDAR’s Quiet Revolution
An internal argument is brewing throughout the auto world over the ultimate approach for autonomous driving: should self-driving cars use laser-based sensors, such as LiDAR, or is that technology unnecessary, especially given XPENG’s chairman comments that “LiDAR has not yet become a prerequisite for smart cars?” Some continue to place heavy bets on laser sensors, […]
North American Auto Industry Braces for USMCA Renegotiation
North America’s heavily integrated economy faced a spell of turbulence Tuesday with the launch of trilateral talks on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) with a required review deadline set for July 1, 2026. The auto sector, a vital engine of North American commerce, is particularly attuned as negotiations get underway. The consensus from observers […]
NIO Charts Growth Path Amid China’s Auto Market Downturn
Warning Chinese rival carmakers “We should give up any delusion about any future recovery” William Li, chairman, CEO, founder NIO Inc has warned the Chinese domestic auto market could shrink by 15% to 20% this year the exact opposite to the mood of previous years. NIO Inc founder and CEO has delivered a grave warning […]
Formula 1 Rebalances Future Engines for More Exciting Racing
For the entire existence of motor racing, Formula 1 has been at its most innovative. Annually, novel technologies and sophisticated concepts appear along with modified regulations that challenge the way teams participate on track. But with speed a hallmark of Formula 1, ensuring that racing remains tight and exhilarating is equally important as building ever-faster […]