The high performance car market has been developing in a definite direction for years now. Transmissions have become faster and more intelligent and efficient, all wheel drive has changed our definition of traction and stability. However, there remains a passionate segment of drivers who believes that a key part of the driving experience is being […]
Nissan and Chery Forge Path for UK Auto Future
The world automotive industry is facing a critical period of change. While consumer demands are being re-defined, the increasing dominance of electric vehicles, tougher regulations and intense competition between brands make a competitive playing field challenging. In the context of this shift, collaborations are proving to be one of the more pragmatic options for brands […]
Buick’s Electra L7: The Tech Behind an 870-Mile Range
The electric car era has spawned a novel source of anxiety for drivers: range anxiety. As the technology improves, many drivers still think about those long trips, the numerous charge stops and battery limits. This isn’t simply about the numbers, it is about having the freedom and feeling that you can make that trip without […]
Mercedes-Benz U.S. Future Uncertain Amid New China Legislation
A new round of automotive regulations unfolding in the United States has caught global carmakers like Mercedes-Benz off guard. What started as a politically targeted move to curb foreign dominance in strategic industries, has escalated into a larger discussion on ownership structures, national security, and future of manufacturing relationships across the globe. The new proposed […]
Subaru’s Smart Pivot: Why Hybrids Are Leading Its Future Road Map
The automotive world is navigating through the most interesting times in the company’s history. With the rise of electric cars as the center of conversation concerning future mobility, automobile manufacturers throughout the world are spending hundreds of billions of dollars to transition away from their existing gasoline powered vehicle technologies. In spite of the continued […]
GMC’s Hummer X Concept Reveals a Future of Off-Roading with Drones
The GMC Hummer X Concept, therefore, shows an interesting departure from where the next generation of off-roaders might come from or how we might interact with them. Rather than emphasizing simply on size, power and aggressive looks, GM is venturing into a more intelligent direction using technology, modular engineering and a sustainable philosophy which makes […]
Toyota Expands Recall Over Persistent Engine Debris Problem
Toyota’s most recent recall is gaining a great deal of attention in the automotive industry because of what models are affected: its key full-size truck (the Tundra) as well as a number of Lexus vehicles. But what’s of interest is what’s going wrong: not through normal use, but by the actual manufacture of the engines […]
Jaguar’s All-Electric Reinvention Begins with the Type 01
Jaguar finds itself in the most defining phase of its already considerable automotive history. Having been once the marque for elegant combustion-engined GT cars and understated, luxurious sedans, the company now wants to fully reinvent itself as an ultra-luxury electric vehicle maker. This isn’t a slow, measured transition; it is a full reinvention. The first […]
Honda’s Billion-Dollar Pivot to a New Hybrid Future
The global automobile industry is in one of the most tumultuous times in its history. Electrification, evolving customer needs and fierce competition from new EV startups have driven even the most established manufacturers to re-evaluate their long term direction. Even stalwarts are now vulnerable to sudden financial hardship or a significant strategic blunder. Honda, a […]
Two Men Indicted in $1.2 Million Corvette Heist From Kentucky Plant
The story of a high-value vehicle theft does not usually happen with this level of precision, speed and unexpected twists. What first seemed like a bold and carefully planned operation quickly turned into a case where even the organized crimes can fall apart under pressure. The theft of eight brand Chevrolet Corvettes from a secure […]